RIP Kile Glover…Prayers Go Out to Tameka Foster and Family

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What a sad sad week it’s been.  Almost two weeks ago we reported that Tameka Foster’s son, Kile, was in an accident when he was ran over by a jet-ski while he was in an innertube hanging out with family and friends at a lake in Georgia. He was immediately airlifted to a nearby hospital and has been declared brain dead by doctors since he came in. But still Tameka waited & the world prayed for a miracle for Kile. Reports started swarming this morning that the family decided to remove him from life support, but reliable sources are now stating that his heart indeed stopped on it’s own.

Bobbi Kristina Debuts on “For Better or Worse”

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Bobbi Kristina Brown made her acting debut on Tyler Perry’s For Better or Worse on TBS last night and by all accounts she did pretty good.

Ahead of the episode Tyler Perry posted a letter on his website explaining how Krissi’s role on For Better or Worse came about and asking for fan support.

Tyler writes,

Ok, with my heart and soul I will help and protect this child, just as I tried to do for Whitney.

So with that said, one thing I knew that Krissi would need after Whitney’s death was a safe place to grieve. So when she told me she wanted to act I said I would help. If she had said she wanted to be a doctor I would have tried to help her get into the best schools. But because she said acting, that was easy for me. I thought, “this is great”. This way I could have her on the show, while at the same time be there for her and help her walk through this grief.

So I wrote her into For Better Or Worse, which airs tonight on TBS. Now I wrote a very small part because I wasn’t sure if she could act. She had never done it before. So needless to say I was a little cautious, but BOY WAS I WRONG! Krissi was so good in that small part that I went back and wrote major scenes for her and even one entire show around her character. I’m so proud of this kid. You have no idea. SO PROUD OF HER!

I know Whitney is smiling down on her baby girl. Here’s what I’d like you to help me with if you don’t mind. It is one of my heart’s desires to see Krissi happy and joyous and moving through the pain of this tragedy. I know that the news media has moved on but the pain is still very real to her. What I also know is that every little bit of sunshine can help her move through. Trust me, I know. You helped me move through the grief of my mother’s death. So if you will, after you watch Krissi’s performance on For Better Or Worse tonight on TBS, please post a comment on my message board letting her know what you thought. She’s been through hell and to see her smile melts my heart. So I know if she reads your comments she will be even more inspired. And you better believe she’ll be watching and reading…lol. You know how these teenagers are with the internet.

Lastly, if you will whisper a prayer for her and the Houston family I know that they would appreciate it. Most of you have no idea what it’s like to lose a mother, especially at 19. I’m 42 and it still brings me to my knees at times.

Be well, God bless and I’ll be reading tonight.

Love ya, Tyler

Frank Ocean on Coming Out: A ‘Boulder on My Chest’ Has Been Lifted

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Frank Ocean is speaking out for the first time since coming out.  The Odd Future star explains why he decided to publicly address his sexuality.

Ocean penned a letter earlier this month in which he revealed that his first love was a man.  “[It was] about my own sanity and my ability to feel like I’m living a life where … I’m happy when I wake up in the morning, and not with this freakin’ boulder on my chest,” he told the Guardian Guide for a story in Saturday’s edition.

He made a conscious decision to go public with it right before his album was released.  “I knew that I was writing in a way that people would ask questions,” he said.  “I knew that my star was rising, and I knew that if I waited I would always have somebody that I respected be able to encourage me to wait longer, to not say it till who knows when.”

The 24-year old “Pyramids” singer, whose album channel ORANGE debuted at No. 2 in the U.S., longed for a role model of his own.  “I wished at 13 there was somebody I looked up to who would have said something like that, who would have been transparent in that way,” he said.

Although most of his peers have been supportive, Ocean is not worried about what may come from his revelation.  “People are just afraid of things too much,” he said.  “Sure, evil exists, extremism exists. Somebody could commit a hate crime and hurt me. But they could do the same just because I’m black. They could do the same just because I’m American.”

SMH!! 14 Shot Dead at ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Screening in Aurora, Colorado

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At least 14 people were killed early Friday when at least one gunman opened fire at a midnight screening of the summer blockbuster “The Dark Knight Rises” near Denver, authorities and witnesses said.

Aurora police chief Dan Oates told reporters that 10 people died at the scene of the shooting and four others died after being taken to local hospitals. At least 50 other people were injured, Oates said.

One suspect was apprehended in the shopping center’s parking lot, Oates said.

The incident occurred in the Century 16 Movie Theaters at the Aurora Town Center, police told NBC News. Aurora is a suburb less than 10 miles east of downtown Denver. 

NBC station KUSA-Denver cited a witness as seeing a black-clad 6-foot-tall man wearing a riot helmet, goggles and bullet-proof vest. The witness and her boyfriend crawled to the emergency exit, KUSA said.

The suspect was found in possession of a gas mask and two firearms, Oates said. Ammunition was found in the suspect’s car, police said.

Nas Says He Regrets Cheating On Kelis

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Speaking with VH1, Nas opened up about why he opens up so much on his latest album, Life Is Good. During the convo, the rapper talks infidelity in the marriage, apologies issued between both and ex-wife Kelis, and whether or not the noteworthy album cover offered closure.

On whether or not using Kelis’ dress on the album cover gave him closure:

I don’t know man. Certain things don’t go away so easily. The album cover made it fresh again to me in my mind, a little bit. I had to rethink things and stuff but its all good.

On the biggest lesson he learned from his divorce and what he’d do differently next time:

The biggest lesson I learned is respect…trust…no infidelity. I at some point got pissed off during the relationship and strayed. And I wouldn’t do that again. I would be all good.

On whether or not he told Kelis that he’d do things differently:

Yea. I told her. I told her that. I apologized. She apologized and we just move on. We live and we move on.

Alicia Keys Debuts New Short Haircut

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It’s a new day and a new look for Alicia Keys. The Grammy-winning songstress has chopped off her long locks in favor of a short ‘do for summer.

She debuted her new hairstyle on Twitter, writing, “Look what I done did!!;-))) its an #aknewday in EVERY way!!!!” Her husband Swizz Beatz added, “My baby done cut it all off 🙂 New Day 4 real amazing !!!!”

The fresh look goes along with the campaign for Alicia’s new song “New Day,” which she released last month. She has been in the studio with Swizz, Babyface, Pop & Oak, and Rico Love working on her fifth album.

Jennifer Williams Drops Her Lawsuit

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Could Basketball Wives Jennifer Williams be trying to woo her way back onto the show?

Unconfirmed rumors suggest Jennifer Williams was not being asked back for another season of Basketball Wives after she filed a lawsuit against Evelyn Lozada’s assistant, Nia Crooks, for slapping her face during an episode of the show.

Now, after a rough summer of having her Bentley repossessed and her estranged husband Eric’s secret baby put on blast, Jennifer decided she’s just had enough and has dropped the suit without settlement.

Damn Homie!! BG Pulls a 14 Year Bid

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Former Hot Boy BG was sentenced yesterday to 14 years in prison.

Christopher ‘BG’ Dorsey pleaded guilty to gun possession and conspiracy to obstruct justice charges stemming from a 2009 arrest involving stolen guns and his trying to convince a 17 year old friend to take his charge.

BG, who was already a three time convicted felon before his arrest, is credited with coining the term ‘Bling’ meaning jewelry.

Love and Hip Hop Producer Denies Show Is Scripted

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I don’t know about you, but for me Love and Hip Hop Atlanta is  just a ratchet version of All My Children. Now LHHA producer Mona Scott-Young ruins the illusion by disputing long standing rumors that the show is scripted.

Mona tells MTV Rap Fix Live,

“We don’t feed you information. It’s not scripted. That’s the most ridiculous thing that I hear all the time. There are like 40-something people on set. Do you think I can get them all to keep the secret? What do they do with script afterwards, eat it? This is their lives!”

and as for the notion she’s promoting negative images Mona says,

“[These people] have every right to tell their stories. I think they’re valid stories, and judging by the numbers, they’re stories that people want to see and hear about. But if this is not your cup of tea, there are other great shows on other networks that you may view as well.”