Beyoncé and Alicia Keys Join Forces to Help Obama Re-Election Campaign

 

Both Beyoncé and Alicia Keys have stepped forward to pledge their commitment to President Barack Obama’s presidential campaign.

Alicia Keys kicked off her efforts by heading to the Women Vote 2012 Summit on Monday in Philadelphia to talk about what this election year means women.  Last week Alicia took her enthusiasm to Twitter telling her fans, “Women across America are fired up to vote for@BarackObama   in 2012! Join me in Philly next Monday!ofa.bo/pAfVZv #Women2012.”

This is not the first time Keys has shown support for Obama, as she was a consistent supporter in the last election as part of the Vote For Change campaign, which enlisted musicians to get out the vote for our current president.  Also, she recently performed alongside Mariah Carey at a re-election fundraiser in New York City.

Beyoncé is doing her part as well writing a a letter to the First Lady, calling Michelle Obama, “the ultimate example of a truly strong African-American woman.”

Adding to her support, Beyoncé read the letter she penned earlier in the year in a video released by BarackObama.com.

New Video: Meek Mill f/ Drake – ‘Amen’

Meek Mill lives the life of a rock star in the video for “Amen,” which can be found on his mixtape Dreamchasers 2 and upcoming debut Dreams & Nightmares, due August 28.

The Maybach Music MC wakes up in a hotel room filled with bad bitches after a wild night of partying and takes us on the road as he tours with J. Cole, French Montana, and Waka Flocka Flame on Drake’s “Club Paradise” tour.

He makes a triumphant return to Philly, performing alongside Drizzy on the iconic steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art where Rocky was filmed.

Bria Murphy on Her Grind Like Her Mommy and Daddy

Model Bria Murphy, daughter of Eddie and Nicole Murphy, hosted a Dark & Lovely launch party in NYC over the weekend.  She has been a spokeswoman for over a year now.  While her father has been seen around with his new boo Rocsi Diaz, her mother can be seen on VH-1’s reality show “Hollywood Exes.”

Jay-Z Sued Over Roc-A-Fella Logo

Jay-Z has been sued by the man that designed the Roc-A-Fella Records logo for unpaid royalties.  Dwayne Walker sued the music mogul for $7 million in a suit filed in Manhattan Federal court last week.

Former Roc-A-Fella Records head Damon “Dame” Dash and Kareem ‘Biggs’ Burke were included in the lawsuit where Walker claims he was to receive payments for designing the logo until 2015.

In the suit, he explained that he was paid $3,500 in 1995 for creating the logo design. He was then allegedly given 2% royalties for anything that carried the logo through the year 2015.

”The logo has become universally recognized as an iconic symbol of Jay-Z, one of the most successful recording artists in the history of popular music,” he said in his claim.

None of the former heads of Roc-A-Fella have commented on the suit.

Jason Kidd Busted for DWI

Newly-signed Knick Jason Kidd was busted for drunken driving early Sunday after crashing his luxury SUV into a pole, capping a night of pounding vodka while partying in the Hamptons.The 39-year-old basketball star slammed into a wooden utility pole, snapping it in two near his Water Mill home about 2 a.m. 

“I saw him lying down, completely out of it,” said Gautam Ahuja, 34, who watched police shining a flashlight on Kidd. “I think he was just so wasted.”

The NBA veteran, who was alone in the white 2010 Cadillac Escapade, suffered minor injuries in the crash near his $5.9 million home. He jumped the curb on Cobb Road, hit the pole and then the SUV careened another 20 feet or so. It ended up in a wooded area.

Witnesses said the boozed-up baller sat there for about 45 minutes before cops arrived. The crash came just four days after Kidd signed a three-year, $9.5 million deal to bring his veteran leadership and point guard prowess to the Knicks.Kidd was treated at Southampton Hospital and then hauled off to court where he faces a misdemeanor. He was released on his own recognizance after his Sunday morning arraignment.

“Jason has pleaded not guilty to a DWI charge and awaits further court proceedings,” said Kidd’s lawyer, Ed Burke Jr.

Cryptic Message on Al B Sure’s Facebook Page

90s R&B star Al B Sure! left a rambling message on his Facebook page talking about people who were out to get him and instructions on what to do if he turned up dead.
Al B writes,

Important Read: I want to say that I love you from the bottom of my heart and I appreciate the consistent love from you over the years musically and all else.

I am originally a hustler from the streets of Mt. Vernon from very humble beginnings, a loving Mom who made sure I went in 100 % on all and made something of the music craft that Ive loved dearly. I thank you for sharing it with me over the years.

I am just a human being, not perfect but loves hard and appreciates all the God has allowed to happen in my life. Even my enemies, specifically the Wealthy ones that can’t help but be jealous of me and even the Broke ones that have entered my life with ulterior motives which are most because of my trusting, giving spirit and willingness to help everyone wether they deserved it or not.

From getting artists record deals and them selling millions of records to helping those from being put out into the street or feeding them when they claim they have no food and I ask for nothing. Ive come to find out that there are someone very jealous and “Bad” people out here that you all know, love & worship at times that are so jealous of me and doing some very Bad things to me like stalking my place of rest and even faking as if they are workers for major cable companies etc. we all are getting the hint by now.

They’ve have also gotten to people closest to me (X’s, co workers, Fakers and plants) by playing games, threatening them to kill them 1st if the turn them in, and or paying them money if they can get me to show up by telling me they are in need and seeing if I’ll drop everything to help, as well as offering them things they can’t refuse in their desperate lives which makes them complete trash when they accept. They’ve even gone as far as getting them implants, devices and cameras watching me at home and to follow me around and they communicate and feed them lines by walkie talkies to try and set me up etc. Even renting a place in my neighborhood.

The best part of why God is so amazing is that I now know exactly who the idiot(s) are and the fake alias’ all are and I wish them all God Speed.

So FYI: If I (Al B. Sure! Aka Al Brown is found DEAD please contact my attorney Author Aaronson and he will have all of the information on everyone including their own closets emptied out and the main culprit “funding it” all. I will share who the key players are with you so as I said if I am found DEAD you will know the who what shortly after Since they seem to think that it’s a joke or that I am f**king joking we will find out who’s really from Mt. Vernon and not faking it.

As I said “Continue to F*** with a hungry, wounded animal in the woods with nothing to lose and you will eventually get eaten… All involved and my favorite Bohdi Bear Rest in Peace…to my Sons, I love you severely! ABS!!!

Celebrities & Jail: Terrell Owens Facing Jail Time Over Back Child Support

Former football star turned actor Terrell Owens can’t seem to win in his personal life. The guy known for his trash talk and whining is facing jail time for missing a court appearance.

The reason Owens was summoned to appear in court because he and one of his daughter’s mother have yet to come to a child support agreement. Owens’ baby mother Melanie Smith told the court T.O. hasn’t paid child support in four months which totals to $20,000.

Terrell Owens missed the Fulton County, Georgia court appointment and his lawyer took the blame. Owens’ attorneys said they failed to properly communicate to their client the exact time to show up. the judge gave T.O. the benefit of the doubt and rescheduled the court hearing to July 19th. If he doesn’t show up on the rescheduled date, Owens will be thrown in jail.

‘American Idol’ Mariah Carey In Talks To Judge Season 12, Randy Jackson Rumored To Step Down

Via Huffington Post

It’s been quite a week in “American Idol” news, and a few other big changes may be headed to the Fox singing competition show.

According to Us Weekly, Mariah Carey is in talks to join the judges panel, while Randy Jackson may be stepping down. “They are in serious talks with Mariah and it’s very close to being a done deal,” a source told Us. “And they will move Randy into a more mentoring role.”

On Thursday, Steven Tyler officially stepped down after two years on “Idol.”  “After some long … hard … thoughts … I’ve decided it’s time for me to let go of my mistress ‘American Idol’ before she boils my rabbit,” the Aerosmith singer said in a statement. “I strayed from my first love, Aerosmith, and I’m back — but instead of begging on my hands and knees, I’ve got two fists in the air and I’m kicking the door open with my band.”

Jennifer Lopez is also rumored to move on from the show. “I’ve enjoyed it so much, but I am thinking it’s maybe time for me to go and do other things I really love to do like films … and performing,” Lopez said on “Today.” “I know everybody wants that definite ‘yes’ or ‘no,’ and … all I can let you in on is my own thought process with it, because that’s where I truly am.”

Frank Ocean Kicks Off ‘channel ORANGE’ Tour in Seattle

With his album still holding strong at No. 1 on iTunes, Frank Ocean kicked off his channel ORANGE tour at Showbox at the Market in Seattle on Friday night.  The Odd Future star performed new material off his critically-acclaimed album for the first time live including “Sweet Life” and “Pyramids,” plus the familiar “Novacane” and “American Wedding” off 2011’s Nostalgia, Ultra.

After wrapping his North American trek, Ocean will join Coldplay’s European arena tour in late August.