Tameka Raymond Threatened to Kill Usher?

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In their on-going child custody battle Tameka Raymond testified in court on Friday that she did NOT threaten to kill Usher for bringing his girlfriend Grace Miguel to their sons school, she merely threatened to f#&k them both up!!

From TMZ

Usher’s ex-wife Tameka Foster claims she never threatened to kill the R&B superstar, but she did admit under oath to saying “I will f**k you up” … so you can see how he might have taken it the wrong way.

Usher and Tameka have been going through a bitter legal fight over custody of their two young children — a fight that came to a head in a Georgia courtroom this past week.

Tameka took the stand and, as you can see in this video, was questioned by Usher’s attorney about her verbal and abusive threat towards the singer — where she allegedly said “I will kill you both,” referring to Usher and his current girlfriend.

Foster went back and forth with her answer before coughing up a half-admission, saying she didn’t threaten to “kill” him … but admitting, “I did probably, out of anger, say ‘I will f**k you up’ and it’s not acceptable.”

Foster claims the menacing statement was a result of Usher gallivanting in and out of town with his new GF, which was “embarrassing” for her in such a tight knit community.

Tyra Banks and Drake on a Date

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Tyra Banks was spotted recently on a late night date with rapper Drake at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.  Interesting match up, but who really knows to what  extent the date consisted of….nevertheless they looked like they had a ball!!

Baby Got Swaaaaagggg!! Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz Take Baby Egypt to Knicks Game

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The Knicks may have won Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference quarterfinals, but it was Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz’ and their son Egypt Daoud Dean who stole the show. The one-and-a-half-year-old was fresh in head-to-toe denim, a bandana around his head, and Jeremy Scott x adidas Wings 2.0 sneakers while sitting courtside with his famous parents at Sunday’s game.

“Taking EG to see his favorite sport!! He’s totally obsessed!” tweeted Alicia.

How the Whitney Lesbian Rumors Began

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Vanity Fair is doing a piece on Whitney Houston and sheds light on how the lesbian rumors that followed her throughout her career got started.

From Page Six

Former Arista exec Kenneth Reynolds recalls when gay rumors about Whitney Houston began 17 years ago.

In Vanity Fair’s June issue, Reynolds tells Mark Seal that a request Houston made for childhood friend Robyn Crawford to travel with her sparked gossip.

“Whitney had gone on a promotional tour without Robyn in 1985,” he says. “When she came back, we were going to the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters Convention in Washington, DC.” He adds that suits quietly bought Crawford a plane ticket, too, “because Whitney missed her.”

Reynolds told a colleague, “Don’t make a big fuss about it . . . all you need is a bunch of straight, macho radio jocks finding out that Whitney wants Robyn on the trip.”

But it stoked the rumor mill anyway. “Pretty soon the whole building was buzzing,” Reynolds says. “That was . . . when rumors about Whitney’s sexuality started.”

Houston and Crawford denied the rumors. VF’s Seal sent Crawford a package in hopes of an interview. It was returned with a note, “Refused…does not want.”

Beyonce Strips Down to Just ROC Chain

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Beyonce posted a very sexy picture of her stripped down with her husband’s Roc-A-Fella chain in her mouth.  Baring no make-up and natural brownish hair, Beyonce looked damn near flawless in the simple shot.  See she is taking the social networking interest a lil more seriously!!

Deion Sanders Charged with Trying to Destroy Evidence

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Last night Deion Sanders was charged with trying to destroy evidence proving he assaulted his estranged wife Pilar.

From CBS 11

Sources told CBS 11 News that police in Prosper filed criminal charges against former Dallas Cowboys star Deion Sanders on Wednesday night, for allegedly trying to destroy evidence related to a domestic disturbance at his home.

Sanders will face a Criminal Mischief charge for allegedly smashing the smartphone of his wife’s friend, who was recording an altercation between Deion and his estranged wife, Pilar, last week.

The memory card from that smartphone is in the custody of police, and could be used as evidence in an investigation of the couple, trying to determine just who assaulted who.

D’Angelo Returns to the U.S. Stage

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After ten long years D’Angelo will make his first U.S. appearance at the 2012 Essence Music Festival.

D’Angelo, who performed a hand full of dates in Europe earlier this year is set to open this year’s Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.

Joining D’Anglelo on the roster are SWV, Aretha Franklin, Dru Hill, Trey Songz, Fantasia, Stefanie Mills, Carl Thomas, Estelle, Keyshia Cole, Eve, Kirk Franklin, Melanie Fiona, Ledisi and many more.

The festival runs July 6 to July 8.

Celebrities React to Adam Yauch’s Death

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The untimely death of Adam Yauch sent shockwaves through the hip-hop community and beyond. As a founding member of the pioneering group the Beastie Boys, MCA helped paved the way for many of today’s artists. Some of his peers and those he inspired took to Twitter to mourn his loss and pay respect to the rapper, who passed away at 47. From hip-hop icons Rev Run and Big Daddy Kane to today’s hitmakers including Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake, read some of the heartfelt messages below.

Jay-Z: May a great musical pioneer rest in peace. Our prayers go out to his family, as his hip hop family mourns our loss and celebrates his life.

Rev Run: R I P Adam… I’m devastated. Praying for Adam Yauch’s family from the legendary Beastie Boys. Youll be missed!

Nas: RIP MCA!!!! – My prayers go out to The Beastie Boys and their families.

Ludacris: R.I.P. MCA from the Beastie Boys. He was an integral part of building the Def Jam label that I am a part of today. Condolences to the Fam

Q-Tip: RIP yauch and thank u mike and adam n adam 4 all of your help, the tours, the bball games, n great times. a humanitarian a tru friend

Justin Timberlake: Crushed to hear the news of Adam Yauch’s passing. A true pioneer of art. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. #RIPMCA

Russell Simmons: I was always inspired by his work. He will be missed by all of us.

DJ Jazzy Jeff: RIP Adam (MCA) of The Beastie Boys. This is happening wayy too much.

Boy George: Such sad news about Beastie Boy Adam Yauch. A fellow Buddhist and part of hip hop history!! R.I.P!

Jazze Pha: Adam Yauch aka MC. A Of the Beastie Boys Died?… He was My Favorite!!!

Estelle: RIP Adam Yauch of the LEGENDARY Beastie Boys … damn.

Asher Roth: RIP MCA

Big Daddy Kane: Rest in peace MCA of the Beastie Boys. A pioneer, legend & OG that will be missed.

will.i.am: #restinpeaceMCA 1 of my favorite hiphop groups…hiphop raised a lot of us & now we have to wake up because are hero’s are dying too younge

Travis Barker: Rest In Peace Adam Yauch /MCA. 4ever somebody i looked up to & had the pleasure of meeting. Damn this bums me out, we lost one of the best

OneRepublic: R.I.P Adam MCA. Beastie Boys remain untouchable

Snoop Dogg: RIP MCA U are a Legend and a pioneer. #BeastieBoys4life

Common: God Bless the soul of Adam Yauch aka MCA of the Beastie Boys. RIP

Rob Thomas: holy shit. R.I.P. ADAM YAUCH. MCA, you will be missed.

DJ Drama: Sad news… RIP MCA of the Beastie Boys… We just lost another member of hiphop royalty

Benji Madden: This news hits hard. The Beastie Boys are 1of the reasons I do music&MCA was the captain. Thanx for everythin MCA. Rest in Peace #RIPMCA

Bun B: Salute to the OG.

Biz Markie: A VERY SPECIAL R.I.P. TO ADAM YAUCH FROM THE BEASTIE BOYS MY BROTHER YOU ARE GONNA BE TRULY MISSED MY HEART IS HEAVY…..

Linkin Park: We’re sad to learn about the death of MCA. Our condolences to the Beastie Boys and Adam’s family.

Childish Gambino: Adam Yauch was an amazing artist and one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. His music was some of my favorite. Truly saddened. RIP MCA.

Diplo: Mca Adam Yauch RIP… Im sittin in the former g son studios.. Flying the flag half mast today…. Rap/punk hero, philanthropist, legend

MC Hammer: R.I.P. Adam Yauch Beastie Boys #RIPMCA

Lenny Kravitz: Rest in peace MCA. You are a legend. No sleep ’till Brooklyn. Lenny

Jimmy Fallon: So sad to hear of the passing of Adam Yauch. He was a great performer, director, father, humanitarian and New Yorker. #RIPMCA

Big Boi: #RIPMCA the First Tape I ever bought as a kid was The Beastie Boys , Stank ya for the inspiration

Cee Lo Green: Now playing: something’s got to give: BEASTIE BOYS R.I.P. M.C.A. One of the best hip-hop groups of all time!much love to MIKE-D and AD-ROCK

Fergie: RIP MCA

Relevant Again!! Behind the Video: Omarion f/ Rick Ross – ‘Let’s Talk’

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As the ink dries on his new deal with Maybach Music Group, Omarion aka Maybach O takes us behind the scenes of the video for “Let’s Talk,” his debut MMG single, which samples the Notorious B.I.G. and Salt-N-Pepa. The former B2K frontman connects with the Bawse and some scantily-clad women in the clip. “The vibe on the record is just natural,” said O, who is readying an EP.

 

Chris Brown Makes a Splash at Debut Art Show

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Chris Brown went hard in the paint at his debut art show. Following the launch of his Dum English collectibles toy line, the “Turn Up the Music” singer displayed his street art for the first time at a VIP event at the Corey Helford Gallery in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Breezy and contemporary pop artist Ron English, who designed Chris’ F.A.M.E. album cover, painted a life-size Dum English astronaut sculpture in front of guests including Bow Wow.

“My first art show!” tweeted Chris, who grabbed a 5 a.m. snack at the Sprinkles cupcakes vending machine.

Proceeds from the Dum English toy line will benefit Chris’ Symphonic Love youth foundation. If successful, it will expand into other areas including sneakers.