Meek Mill Shows Off His Acting Chops on Upcoming World Premiere BET Film “Streets”

Tonight, August 28 at 10PM, Maybach Music Group recording artist Meek Mill makes his BET Network movie debut in Streets. Meek, who plays himself in the film, stars alongside Nafeesa Williams (Nicole Gordon) and Marvin Warner (Michael Butler).

The story follows Nicole, whose recently divorced mother takes a high profile job with Philadelphia’s District Attorney. Nicole is accidentally swept into a world which places her on the other side of her mother’s new career. Meek is not only the most successful recording artist in the city; he also has the streets at his will – too bad he can’t say the same thing for his crew.

Streets was written and directed by Jamal Hill. Early on in his career, his directing skills were brought to the attention of Will Smith. That connection led to Hill interning at Overbrook Entertainment and landing blockbuster movie credits on “I Am Legend”, “Hancock”, and “Iron Man”. 

“This is my Philly version of Menace 2 Society,” Hill said of his film. “I’m proud of the fanfare ‘Streets’ built over the past year. The cast did an excellent job. Meek Mill showed exceptional talent across the board.”

Shaq and Hoopz Break Up Over Olympic Dreams

Shaquille O’Neal and Hoopz broke up again, this time because Shaq didn’t support her Olympic dreams.

Hoopz has confirmed that she and Shaq are done and Black Sports Online knows the reason why.

Apparently after watching Gabrielle Douglas win gold for the US in the Olympics, Hoopz wanted to get gymnastic lessons and seriously entertained representing the US in the 2016 games.

After visiting a gym in Florida and being told she was too old Hoopz went off.

An eyewitness tell BSO,

“The gym doesn’t teach people over the age of 18 for insurance purposes and when Hoopz was told this she lost her mind. She started to curse out the staff and became belligerent. She got extremely loud, screaming at the top of her lungs how she needed to train for the 2016 Olympics.

Shaq was embarrassed, he dropped his head like he was ashamed of her. He didn’t say anything while they were in the gym, but once they got to their car a heated argument took place. You could hear and see them screaming at each other. I felt bad for him.”

Tyler Perry Studios on Fire for 2nd Time

For the second time this year Tyler Perry’s southwest Atlanta studios have gone up in flames.

Firefighters were called to Tyler Perry Studios today around 11am after fire broke out on the roof of a building on Tyler’s eight acre studio lot. The cause of the fire is unknown.

Tyler Perry Studios caught fire back in May, the cause of that blaze is also unknown.

Beyonce Appearing at Made in America Festival??

Jay Z’s Made in America concert series in Philly just got a big boost from his wife.

From Huffington Post

“Beyonce will hit the stage in a surprise performance at her hubby’s festival next weekend in [Pennsylvania],” one insider told me.

“The performance is top secret but it will be filmed for Jay’s documentary about the event. It’s going to be epic.”

The Made in America line up includes

JAY-Z
Pearl Jam
Skrillex
Miike Snow
Afrojack
Calvin Harris
Odd Future
D’Angelo
Rick Ross
Wale
Passion Pit
Santigold
Dirty Projectors
Janelle Monae
Prince
Royce Rita
Ora Savoy
The Knocks

Diddy Throws Cassie 26th Birthday Party

Diddy toasted his favorite Bad Girl’s 26th birthday at a private celebration over the weekend.  The hip-hop mogul invited some friends and family to his Los Angeles crib for an intimate soirée.  Cassie partied with Diddy’s son Justin Combs, French Montana, Kevin Hart, and fellow Virgos Evan Ross and Keke Palmer, who were both celebrating their birthdays.

She played ping-pong in her stilettos and guests gathered around to sing “Happy Birthday” to her.  Diddy even presented the “King of Hearts” singer with a gold Rolex to match his.

“Happy Birthday @casandrae @cassiesuper…Had to match dem Rolexs baby…Team us! Let’s Go!” he tweeted.

Meek Mill Blesses the Stage with Drake and Wale at the Fillmore in MD (Video)

 
Meek Mill rolled through the DMV for his “Dreamchasers” tour last night and brought some friends with him.  His Maybach Music Group labelmate and D.C. native Wale appeared on stage along with his “Club Paradise” tourmate Drake at the Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland.  The crowd went wild when the three MCs performed “Amen” off Meek’s Dreamchasers 2 mixtape and upcoming debut Dreams & Nightmares, due October 30.

Missy Elliott Readies New Singles for September

Missy Elliott won’t be participating in the controversial Aaliyah album, but she does have new music of her own on the way.  The hip-hop icon is readying two new singles for release next month.

Timbaland announced that his partner-in-rhyme will drop “9th Inning” and “Triple Threat” in early September.  “oh snapp yall my sista @MissyElliott is droppin her singles #9thinning and #triplethreat labor day weekend. watch it world we backk!!!” tweeted the super-producer.

She debuted  both songs earlier this spring at a private show in New York.  “9th Inning” samples lyrics from Run-DMC’s “Here We Go (Live at the Funhouse).”

Usher Wins Primary Custody of Sons

After a long and public battle, Usher has been awarded primary custody of his two sons.

A judge sided with the “Climax” singer over his ex-wife Tameka Foster in court today, reports TMZ.  Both parties wanted full custody of their children.  Tameka called out Usher for being an absentee father who was too wrapped up in his career to be a good parent.  She also accused him of using drugs in front of his sons.

Usher fired back, claiming that Tameka was inattentive and irresponsible.  He even broke down on the witness stand at one point during the trial.

Usher Raymond V and Naviyd Ely Raymond will be spending the majority of their time with their father.  Tameka still retains some custodial rights, but it’s unclear how often she will be able to see her kids.