T.I. Introduces Lil Shun To Diddy
Rapper T.I. introduced his new Grand Hustle artist Lil Shun to rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs in the studio recently. The kid sings his introduction, which is cute. But the funny part is the transfixed way that mouth breather Puff focuses on Lil Shun as he performs.
T.I., who is still the property of the federal government until the end of March, cannot be photographed. So we can only hear his disembodied voice. We know of at least two huge parties that T.I. is slated to attend soon, but we cant give any details because T.I. is still sitting. So stay tuned!
Obama Hammered By Bret Baier In Fox News Interview
As I told you yesterday, Barack Obama crawled to Fox News for an exclusive interview 3 days before his controversial piece of legislation goes to a vote in Congress. Obama spoke to Fox News anchor Bret Baier in a rare interview granted to the network. With his time limited, Baier interrupted Obama repeatedly when Obama resorted to rhetoric and talking points rather than answer direct questions.
Obama stammered and stuttered throughout the interview as Baier pressed him to explain what was included in the $3 trillion health care bill before it passes. Not surprisingly, Obama didn’t know what was in his bill, which is typical of all the bills he has signed in his first year as president. Obama said we would all know what was in the bill after it passes.
Watch the entire interview at the following links:
PICS: Deon Grant’s Birthday Party @ Havana Club
Even though he was just cut from the Seattle Seahawks, Deon Grant still got everything he wished for on his birthday! The star safety, who turned 31 on Sunday, celebrated at Havana Nightclub in Atlanta last night. Tuesday nights at Havana is the place to be if you want to mingle with NFL and NBA players. Holla at your girl Hannah Kang (Grand Hustle office manager) if you want a table next week.
Soon-to-be divorced NBA star Allen Iverson sat all by himself in the VIP section under heavy guard as the lusty lovely ladies vied for his attention. Iverson recently bought a new bachelor pad in the swanky Buckhead area of Atlanta for a modest $4.5 million. But I’m told he left the Havana club alone last night.
MORE pics after the break!
‘All Black People’ Asked To Leave Wal-Mart Store
Wal-Mart officials in South Jersey are reviewing a videotape to find out which employee used the public address system to announce, “Attention Wal-Mart customers: All black people leave the store now.”
Patricia Covington and Shelia Ellington were inside the store when it happened and told the Courier Post that customers and store employees looked stunned when they heard it.
“In 2010, I want to know why such statements are being made because it flies in the face of what we teach them [our kids] at home, and that’s tolerance for people,” said Ellington.
Ellington and other customers let store management and police know they were upset.
They asked the store to use the same announcement system to apologize to customers that night, which it did.
Wal-Mart management called the incident “unacceptable,” and said it’s working to make sure nothing like this happens at any other stores. Read More…
Celeb Style: Custom Louis Bags
Yesterday, I posted a photo of newcomer rapper Waka Flocka Flame holding a limited edition gator Louis bag.
No, not that Louis. The designer’s name is Louis Stewart and his Louis Stewart Collection high end bags are all the rage among ballers and celebs right now. All the bags are Handmade in Los Angeles California from the highest quality materials.
After I posted that pic of Waka and his Louis backpack yesterday, a few people hit me up asking how they can get in touch with the man who designed all of Louis Vuitton’s backpacks and duffle bags for 4 years. Stewart stepped out on his own last year, and since then he’s been designing custom bags for professional athletes and rappers. His line of Louis bags aren’t available in stores yet. So if you can get your hands on one (like I’m trying to do), you will be in exclusive company!
This morning I finally got in touch with Louis Stewart rep Alex Thomas who sent over these pics of stars with their bags.
Lil Wayne with limited edition, black/red set
Dwight Freeney (Indianapolis Colts) with gator duffle bag and backpack
Rick Ross Louis
MORE pics after the break!
Celebs Out & About
The NY Post published this photo of disgraced golfer Tiger Woods and his wife Elin Nordegren-Woods strolling on the grounds of their home inside a gated community in Windemere, Florida (near Orlando). The Post claims this is the first pic of the couple together in public after Elin and the kids moved back into the family home. My guess is Woods will cheat again and Elin will stay with him because she has a codependent personality, which means she’s basically addicted to narcissists like Woods. NY Post
Professional beard, Amber Rose, was spotted shopping at Curve on Robertson Blvd in West Hollywood, CA yesterday.
Photo: Splash News Online
There was a time when former NBA star Jayson Williams’ light skin and good hair made the ladies swoon. Now he doesn’t look so hot wearing prison-issue jumpsuit and staring blankly at us from a jail booking photo snapped by the New Jersey Department of Corrections. Williams was sentenced to five years behind bars for the 2002 shooting death of his limo driver. Williams, who was sentenced last month, will be eligible for parole in 18 months and could be released as early as the summer of 2011. He pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in the death of Costas Christofi on February 14, 2002. He was acquitted of aggravated manslaughter but convicted of four counts of covering up the shooting. Photo: Splash News Online
Glimmer of Hope for ObamaCare
There’s a slim chance that Barack Obama’s scaled down health care bill might pass when Congress takes a vote on March 21. The Democrats have pulled out all stops to get the votes they need. They are utilizing arm-twisting tactics, reconciliation and even threats to get the job done.
In a sign of desperation, Obama will crawl to Fox News tomorrow to give an exclusive interview
If the health care bill passes, Obama will sign the bill into law on March 21 before leaving for Asia.
Passage of this bill would give Obama the rare achievement of being the first U.S. president to get health care passed in history. The bill would extend health coverage to about 30 million uninsured Americans and would bar insurance companies from refusing coverage to people with pre-existing health problems.
30 million Americans is only 10% of the total population of the United States. That’s 270 million people less than Obama originally wanted covered. Why would Obama agree to such a massive decline in coverage?
By the end of the week, the White House will have spent over $35 million on an advertising blitz to get the votes they need for a bill that the majority of Americans don’t want. Again, why the urgent push if only 30 million uninsured are covered? This bill will end up costing taxpayers $1 trillion in taxes. Medicare will also be cut to pay for this bill.
And don’t forget, the bill mandates that everyone pay for insurance even if you don’t want it. That’s one extra bill a month that you will have to worry about. If you don’t have a job, the government will help out. But that means filling out paperwork, which will surely be mired in red tape.
What’s the point in taxing our grandchildren into oblivion if only 30 million people are covered? This bill is not about affordable health care for all Americans (since that’s not going to happen anyway). This bill is about Obama and preserving his legacy.
