Man Flies Plane Into IRS Building
Your income tax refund checks might be a little late this year.
An apparently irate taxpayer climbed into the cockpit of his small single engine plane and flew it right straight into the IRS building in Austin, Texas today.
In a scene reminiscent of 9/11, workers scrambled in terror as thick black smoke billowed from one side of the building and books, papers and desks flew out of shattered windows.
Officials say the pilot intentionally targeted the IRS building and set his own home on fire before taking off. No terrorism link is suspected.
Two IRS workers were rushed to the hospital and one person is still unaccounted for. The toll of injuries is expected to rise. So far there is only confirmed death — the pilot.
One witness said the plane did not look like it was out of control. Fire crews are looking for survivors inside the IRS building, which is located next door to the FBI offices.
Rajaan Bennett, Star High School RB Killed in Apparent Murder/Suicide
Rajaan Bennett’s future was full of promise: just two weeks ago, the McEachern star RB signed to play football at Vanderbilt.
But early this morning, Bennett was shot to death in an apparent murder/suicide at his family’s Powder springs, Georgia home. Police say Clifton O’Neal Steger, 39, a former boyfriend of Bennett’s mother, shot Bennett during a domestic dispute before turning the gun on himself.
A third man inside the home was also shot, but his injury was non-life threatening.
“I’m standing here in a daze,” Steger’s mother, Gladys Steger, told the AJC when reached by phone at her home in Milledgeville.
Police arrived at the home around 2:30 am, about four minutes after someone inside the home called 911 and whispered they needed help. As officers approached the front door they heard four or five shots from inside.
Immediately after the shots were fired, Narjaketha Bennett, 37, and her brother, Taiwan Hunter, 32, who was wounded in the gunfire, ran from the house. Two teens emerged from the home shortly afterwards. They were not injured.
When officers entered the home, they found the bodies of Steger and 18-year-old Rajaan Bennett.
Hunter was undergoing surgery just after daybreak Thursday at Atlanta Medical Center, police said.
School officials held a news conference this morning to discuss what Bennett meant to the school.
“We have a population of 2,200 kids, and when you’re Rajaan Bennett, you touch the lives of all 2,200,” principal Regina Montgomery said.
She said counselors would be at the school to help students with the grieving process, but, “We don’t know what we’re going to do tomorrow, we’re just trying to get through today together.” Read More…
Jay Z Involved in Major Racism Scandal
Rapper Jay Z’s carefully cultivated image of crack rock dealer turned business man was tarnished in a major racism scandal in Britain.
According to online reports, Jay Z is embroiled in a dispute involving allegations that security guards were selectively excluding people at his Brit Awards after-party based on their race.
Jigga’s security team allegedly refused to admit white party-goers into the VIP area, while black guests were admitted immediately without standing in line.
Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter-Knowles, hosted the lavish bash at Merah, a London nightclub after winning the Best International Male Solo trophy at the ceremony.
According to reports out of the UK, the party was chaotic as people tried to get inside the club and fights broke out,
The scene got even uglier, when security guards at the doors to the VIP room allegedly refused to allow white people into the area, while letting black partygoers straight through, according to Britain’s Daily Star newspaper.
“I’ve been to countless showbiz bashes but never have I met meatheads like those at the Jay- Z [party],” wrote the Star’s music reporter Kim Dawson.
“Jay-Z is a mega-star and yet it was clear white people were not welcome in his VIP area. While the red rope was lifted for black guests to breeze through, let’s just say it stayed down if your face didn’t fit,” she added.
Source: TI
Bus Beat Down: The Mortal Combat Game
Remember that loud mouthed punk who got his azz handed to him by a 67-year-old white man?
Someone turned the Epic transit bus battle into a Mortal Kombat game and posted it to YouTube. Hey, it’s a slow news day.
If you only watch one video today, please watch the first video to see the old man teach the young punk some manners. My favorite lines are “Ooh, he’s leaking!,” “Did he break your teeth?” and “Bring the ambulance.”
Trampeka’s Official Statement
Earlier this week I posted industry whispers about a public blow out in Dallas between Usher’s ex-wife Tameka Foster and her former publicist Rochelle Brown.
Shortly after I posted the story, Tameka began frantically texting Rochelle and others in Atlanta begging for sympathy and placing the blame everywhere but on herself.
When that didn’t work, Trampeka took to her Twitter page because she knows her gullible followers will believe anything she tweets.
Trust me, there’s a LOT that I left out of my original post out of respect for my sources. I have to keep my word even though it hurts my heart because I love putting evil narcissists like Tameka Foster on blast.
Anyway, Tameka found another publicist to take her on (along with her emotional baggage). Together they released a statement full of falsehoods and BS to protect her image.
Statement from Tameka Foster:
“It is so unfortunate that people will try to gain notoriety by spreading lies, and untruths, by riding another’s coat tail or any means necessary. I guess its just another sign of the times we’re in. I generally do not respond to many of the silly fables, asinine rumors, or tall tales that constantly circulate, but I found this one so creative and filled with hilarity that I felt compelled to.
This “PR” person, Rochelle Brown and her V Firm PR was hired on a 3 month trial basis in the Fall to garner publicity for one of my non-profits and unfortunately was insincere with her references and promised media coverage for our event. Therefore the relationship didn’t work out; however I wish Ms. Brown the best in her quest for other PR endeavors.
Nonetheless, this current story is ridiculously fabricated and the accounts reported are completely baseless. It is apparent that this can only be yet another failed attempt by a person to gain their 15 minutes of fame. Well here…I’m only giving her 5. If you believe this story then I’ll sell you a bridge too. Now.. that is all.”
Blah, blah, blah. I notice she didn’t mention that she blew up Rochelle’s phone sending text messages begging her to come back to the Ritz Carlton in Dallas because she didn’t want to eat alone on Valentine’s Day. How embarrassing if I were to post those text messages, which basically proves that Tameka is lying (again)?
Stay tuned…
Thanks to loyal reader Sherice Moore for the tip!
LA Judge Drags Chris Brown Back Into Court
Convicted woman beater Chris Brown is scheduled to appear before a judge today to prove he’s been in compliance with his court-ordered community service in Virginia.
For months, Brown has been seen in photos partying and globe hopping — everything but getting his hands dirty doing hard labor as he was told to do as part of his plea agreement for assaulting ex-girlfriend Rihanna last year.
Brown will also testify that he’s been staying 300 yards away from Rihanna even though we know that’s not true.
Source: TMZ
Celebs Out & About
NFL star Terrell Owens walked the runway at Richie Rich and Pamela Anderson’s Amuse fashion show as part of the Mercedes-Benz NY Fashion Week in Bryant Park, NY.
Why didn’t anyone tell me about Solange Knowle’s Valentine’s Day performance where she sang Groove Theory’s “Tell Me” so far off key that she blew a speaker? [Click to watch the video] It seems Solo can’t decide whether she wants to be a singer or a DJ, so she’s doing a little of both. But if she sounds this horrible onstage she might as well stick to Deejaying.
He’s not a celebrity, but he might as well be: Alex Gidewon of AG Entertainment Group (wearing black jacket) found himself stranded in Dallas over the weekend after promoting parties during the NBA All Star weekend. Hundreds of flights were cancelled due to the snow and ice. So Alex rented a private jet to fly him, his family and friends back home to Atlanta because he’s ballin’ like that! How many club promoters do you know who can drop 20 stacks just like that for a private jet?
Photo by Prince Williams/ATLPics.net
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