Oh My!! Woman Arrested for Killing a Man by Injecting Silicone Into His Penis

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Kasia Rivera, 34, was arrested this week in New Jersey for injecting a man’s penis with silicone and killing him.  The woman allegedly performed the procedure on May 5 during a “pumping party,” where the 22-year old died.

The death occurred after the young man experienced a blood clot to his lungs, dying of a silicone embolism.   His death has been ruled a homicide after a criminal investigation.  Rivera is being charged with manslaughter and unauthorized practice of medicine.  She is being held on $75,000 bail.

This case is one of many that have recently come to light regarding the underground market for penis and buttocks-enhancing medical procedures.

Pharrell to Oversee Music for Oscars

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Pharrell is headed to the Oscars. The Neptunes super-producer will supervise the music for next year’s awards ceremony.

Skateboard P and composer Hans Zimmer have been tapped as music consultants for the 84th Annual Academy Awards, according to The Hollywood Reporter.  “Hans is one of the most accomplished and creative film composers of our time, and Pharrell is a phenomenal songwriter with an amazing list of credits,” said producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer. “This is an exciting and prestigious collaboration that promises to take the audience on a musical journey.”

Pharrell previously worked with Zimmer on the soundtrack to the animated film Despicable Me and his songs have appeared in films such as Fast & Furious, Knocked Up, and Mean Girls.

Billy Crystal will host Hollywood’s biggest night, airing live on February 26 on ABC.

Trailer: Steve Harvey Brings ‘Think Like a Man’ to the Big Screen with an All-Star Cast

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The official trailer for the Screen Gems’ Think Like a Man, the film adaptation of Steve Harvey’s book was released earlier today. The ensemble cast includes Taraji P. Henson, Morris Chestnut, Michael Ealy, Kevin Hart, Meagan Good, and Gabrielle Union.

In the romantic comedy, four men have their love lives turned upside down when their ladies buy Harvey’s book and start taking his advice. But they decide to take matters into their own hands, shifting the tables on the women.

Chris Brown also has role in the film, playing the boyfriend of Meagan Good’s character and look for a cameo from Keri Hilson in the movie, which hits theaters nationwide on March 9.

Is There a Possible ‘Watch the Throne Part II” in the Works??

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Is a Watch the Throne sequel in the works? Jay-Z revealed that a follow-up to his history-making album with Kanye West could come as soon as next year.

When asked if we’ll see a solo album from him in 2012, Jay told MTV News, “Yeah, it depends on how this thing finishes up. We’re in a great place creatively. You might see a Jay, then Kanye, and a Throne album next year. We really found our zone.”

In the meantime, he and Kanye are still promoting WTT with a nationwide tour, which wraps in Vancouver on December 18. The album has received three Grammy nominations and landed among many critics best of the year lists.

 

Jay-Z to Play Carnegie Hall for Charity

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Jay-Z has performed at New York landmarks including Yankee Stadium and Madison Square Garden, and now he’s headed to Carnegie Hall. The hip-hop superstar has announced two concerts at the legendary venue to raise money for charity.

Billed as one of his most intimate performances in years, the shows will take place at Carnegie’s Stern Auditorium on February 6 at 8:00 p.m and February 7 at 9:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the United Way of New York City and the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation, raising dollars to help boost on-time graduation rates in underserved New York City schools and put college within reach for low-income students across the five boroughs.

“It’s every artist’s dream to play a venue as legendary as Carnegie Hall,” stated Jay-Z. “The fact that I can use the arts and my talent to benefit the education of the next generation of artists, entrepreneurs, and great thinkers makes for a legendary night. I’m proud to be a part of the continuing work of United Way of New York City and expanding the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation.”

Private ticket packages will go on sale December 12. Additionally, a limited number of single tickets will be offered to the public starting January 30 at 11:00 a.m.

Are People Still Checkin’ For You?? Sneak Peek: Cassie – ‘King of Hearts’

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Cassie is back with her long-awaited clip for her upcoming single, “King of Hearts.”  Cassie hasn’t been on the scene for some years now, she had  the hit single “Me and You,” back in 2006 which peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at # 3.  After a performance on BET’s 106 and Park, her hot flame begin to dim, as she was criticized for her vocals, or lack there of, and was just seen as another pretty face who secured a record deal.  Now fast forward 2011, can Cassie really make an impact with the likes of Rihanna dominating pop and urban radio.  Is her bark still bigger than her bite, or can she ignite interest back into her career.

Former Cash Money Rapper BG Pleads Guilty To Gun Charges; Facing 40 Years in Prison

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Former Cash Money artist BG pleaded guilty yesterday to gun and witness tampering charges and could face up to 40 years in prison.

During a random traffic stop in November of 2009, three guns owned by BG were found in a stolen car. The weapons discovered were three loaded shotguns with two extended magazine clips.

Along with B.G., 27-year-old Jerod Fedison and 17-year-old Demounde Pollard were also charged in the case. All Hip-Hop reports:

Police claim that BG and Fedison, who are both convicted felons, pressured Pollard into taking the gun charges, due to his clean criminal record.

In May, BG was arrested for his role in persuading Pollard to claim ownership of the guns, hence the witness tampering charge.

Fedison recently pleaded guilty to gun and witness tampering charges and was sentenced to a 20-year term.

Pollard reportedly cooperated with authorities and received an 30 month sentence.

BG — who used to rap alongside Lil Wayne, Juvenile, Birdman and Mannie Fresh as a part of the Cash Money Millionaires back in the from the mid 90′s to the early 2000′s — will be due back in court and sentenced on March 14th.

 

Marion Barry Biopic Starring Eddie Murphy In The Making

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After years of talk, the unbelievable-but-true story of Marion Barry may be coming soon to a flat-screen TV near you — starring Eddie Murphy as D.C.’s former mayor-for-life.

According to the Washington Post the still-untitled Barry biopic is in development by HBO Films, with the veteran comic and Oscar nominee attached as the star, Spike Lee as director, John Ridley as writer, and all three as executive producers.

D.C. journalists Harry Jaffe and Tom Sherwood have been tapped as consultant“Dream City,” their 1994 book about D.C. politics, is among the source material the creators are eyeing — as have Dana Flor and Toby Oppenheimer, the filmmakers behind the 2009 documentary “The Nine Lives of Marion Barry.”

HBO officials would not comment. It’s not the first time the network has considered milking the Barry drama: In 2002,filming was reportedly due to start on a movie starring Jamie Foxx and written by Chris Rock that somehow never happened.

 

HBCUs Stand To Lose More Than $20 million Per Year

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When the congressional super committee charged with reducing America’s deficit  failed to reach an agreement on what cuts should be made in 2013, some assumed HBCUs, of which their presidents and supporters warned were being targeted, were off the hook. But an article on The Root says not so fast.

Unless a new deal is struck, Historically Black Colleges and Universities could still lose more than $20 million per year in federal support through across-the-board cuts, or they could lose as much as $85 million per year through the normal appropriations process.

“This needs to go at the top of the ‘Must do — now!’ list of everyone who cares about HBCUs,” Michael Lomax wrote in his editorial, encouraging supporters to make their local congressional leaders accountable to the members of their jurisdiction who care about this issue.

Citing the more than 47,000 college graduates produced by HBCUs each year, the 180,000 jobs HBCUs represent, and their $13 billion dollar impact to the nation’s economy, Lomax says this is not the time for the government to back out on its long-standing support of these institutions, particularly as minorities grow in this country.

NBA Won’t Drug Test For Marijuana In The Offseason

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NBA players have agreed to additional drug testing, adding offseason screening for performance-enhancing drugs only.  Union executive director Billy Hunter sent a memo yesterday to players detailing these and other changes of a new labor deal and recommended they ratify the agreement.  Less clear is a provision for human growth hormone testing.

According to the memo, an NBA-NBPA joint committee would study the “possibility of an HGH testing program.” League spokesman Mike Bass, however, insisted both sides agreed to HGH blood testing, subject to the process being validated by a “neutral committee of experts.”  It wasn’t immediately clear who would be on that panel.  No matter what, players will face additional testing if the deal is ratified.  The memo also stated that beginning in the 2012-13 season, players can be tested up to two times during the offseason for steroids and performance-enhancing drugs only. They would not be screened for drugs such as marijuana.

Source: The Columbus Dispatch