Throwback Thursdays: Monica, Sean Combs, Chris Brown
Monica Brown, 31, tweeted this circa 1993 pic of herself with singers Usher, far right, and Akon, 2nd from left.
Aretha Franklin has a new lease on life after successful weight reduction surgeries
Soul legend Aretha Franklin, 70, gave her fans a scare when she was hospitalized in 2010. Rumors swirled that Franklin was battling cancer, but sources close to Ms. Franklin said she actually underwent a simple lap band procedure in addition to breast reduction surgery. Franklin’s PR denied the reports that Franklin had gastric surgery. But her rapid weight loss in the months following her hospitalization was evident of weight reduction surgery.
Blu Cantrell drops new single
The singer who inspired rapper Jay Z to name his daughter Blue Ivy has dropped a new single.
Blu Cantrell once dated Jay Z before he met Beyonce. Apparently, Jay Z was very impressed by Blu’s oral skills.
The 36-year-old singer dropped her new single “SOS (Tell Me Where You At)” off her upcoming album, which is set for release in April 2013.
Blu’s debut album, Bittersweet, was relased in 2001. Her first single off Bittersweet, “Hit ‘Em Up Style (Oops!),” reached #2 on the Billboard charts and made Blu an overnight star.
Sources say Blu and Jay Z’s relationship didn’t last because she was too smart for him.
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Celebs Out & About: Angela Simmons, Tisha Campbell
Rev. Run’s daughter Angela Simmons works hard at being a Hollywood Socialite. So the 24-year-old treated herself to a relaxing day of shopping and pampering at a nail salon and spa in Beverly Hills, Monday.
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ATL Live on the Park August Edition, featuring Teddy Riley, Blackstreet, Joseline, Stebie J, and more
Thanks to Angela Watts, of AW Media Publicity, for sending these pics from ATL Live on the Park in Atlanta, Tuesday.
Angela writes:
“ATL Live on the Park Explodes into August with a Special Performance by Teddy Riley and the Return of Blackstreet!!
Devyne Stephens and ASCAP introduce sneak performances by American actor Wayne Brady, Mishon, Amber Bullock, Brittnee Camelle, Saint Nick, and Marques Anthony.
The August Edition of ATL Live on the Park was EXPLOSIVE as show producers Shanti Das and Marlon Nichols partnered with Entertainment Mogul Devyne Stephens and the city of Atlanta to honor Grammy Award winning producer, singer-songwriter Teddy Riley! Music-lovers also witnessed a once in a lifetime performance between Riley and his band mates, Blackstreet.”
Queen Latifah’s ex, Monifah, speaks out on dating women
R&B singer Monifah recently spoke out about dating women in an interview with Essence.com. Though Monifah once dated ex-lover Queen Latifah for many years, she still can’t bring herself to admit she’s out of the closet.
“I hate the term,” she says, “because I’ve never been anything but who I am, and I’ve lived my authentic life.”
Monifah, 41, is one of 5 R&B singers featured in a new reality TV series titled “R&B Divas,” premiering Aug. 20 on TVOne. The series also stars Faith Evans, Nicci Gilbert, Kiki Wyatt, and Sylena Johnson. The series centers around the women’s lives as they work together on a R&B compilation album.
Celebs Out & About: Carmelo Anthony, La La, Kanye West, Anita Baker
Socialite and reality TV star La La Anthony rushed to London with her son Kiyan to meet up with husband Carmelo Anthony as soon as she heard that certain members of Team USA were being naughty. Some of you have seen the photos of bare chested Kobe Bryant sandwiched between two hot blonds at a party last week. Upon hearing the news, Kobe’s estranged wife, Vanessa Bryant, packed up her two daughters and hurried off to London.
And I’m sure you’ve heard about LeBron James propositioning a blond swimmer — who turned him down flat. What’s going on? The answer is quite simple: men are pre-wired to cheat. It’s in their genes. Men have needs that require urgent attention — and it doesn’t really matter who they get that attention from. When a man marries a woman he promises to stay faithful, but that only works as long as there aren’t any beautiful, irresistible gold diggers around to tempt them.
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