Celebs Out & About: Rita Ora, Rihanna
Sources say Rihanna (pictured left) is fuming over the fact that British superstar Rita Ora is stealing all her shine. Rita may not have a hit record but she is a worldwide phenomenon nevertheless. Rita was seen wearing red slacks outside a recording studio yesterday in London. Later, she headed over to Leicaster to release hundreds of rita Ora balloons during a promotion for her single. Meanwhile, Rihanna was spotted in LA wearing a ruffled denim dress, white boots and a black hooded jacket.
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Mayor Kasim Reed and Sarah-Elizabeth Langford Engaged, Expecting a Baby
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, 44, and girlfriend Sarah-Elizabeth Langford, 33, are engaged and expecting a baby, the Atlanta Journal-Constituion reports.
The AJC.com reports that Langford is the daughter of Atlanta attorney Susan Pease Langford and the late state Sen. Arthur Langford.
Beyonce Thanks Her Haters for Keeping Her Relevant
Funhouse singer Beyonce wrapped up her Mrs. Carter World Tour last week. This means she will have more time on her hands to post random photos to her personal Tumblr blog. Bey’s new photos include a picture of daughter Blue Ivy all dressed up; a photo of Beyonce wearing a hoodie thanking her haters for keeping her relevant; and Beyonce embracing her tour photographer, Yosra El-Essawy, who was forced to quit the tour midway through after she was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer. Chemotherapy was successful in shrinking Yosra’s esophageal tumor.
Celebs Out & About: Blac Chyna, Nick Cannon
Kim Kardashian‘s bestie Blac Chyna was spotted strolling near her home with son King Cairo in Calabasas, CA over the weekend. King’s father is rap artist Tyga. According to my west coast source, Chyna is still heated that a source at her plastic surgeon’s office told her business to the blogs. If you recall, Chyna reportedly suffered a butt implant mishap when one of her butt implants suddenly flipped upside down. She rushed to her plastic surgeon who fixed the mishap. Chyna was reportedly advised to avoid Twerking for at least 6 months while the area heals. You can’t make this stuff up.
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Pittsburgh Cops Respond to 27 Urgent 911 Calls from the Same Residence
Pittsburgh police have a mystery on their hands. Over the last five weeks, cops have responded to 27 urgent 911 calls they say appear to be coming from inside the home of A.J. Richardson, a former candidate for the mayor of Pittsburgh.
Richardson insists the calls aren’t coming from his house, according to CBS affiliate KDKA2. By law the police can not ignore the 911 calls. A constant police presence outside the home at 3056 Bergman St. has become a normal occurrence to Richardson’s neighbors.
Epic Records Unveils New Michael Jackson Single Cover
The Michael Jackson Estate in collaborated with Epic Records have announced a new posthumous track from Pop Icon Michael Jackson. Jackson died in 2009 at age 50. Epic Records released the official cover for the new Michael Jackson single “Xscape” which was executive produced by L.A. Reid, and produced by Timbaland, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins and Stargate. The single is set for release on May 13.
SNL Mocks White House’s Social Media Marketing for ObamaCare
NBC’s Saturday Night Live parodied the Obama administration’s desperate attempts to sign up healthy young people for ObamaCare in advance of Monday’s deadline. SNL’s Obama was urged to wear Pharrell’s goofy hat; pose for a social media photo op with Kim Kardashian and Batkid; dance with the Pope; and kiss Justin Bieber (played by a female actress) on the lips.
Watch the hilarious video after the break.
Benzino Shot While Attending Mother’s Funeral
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Love & Hip Hop Atlanta star Benzino, 48, was reportedly shot “multiple times” while leaving his mother’s funeral in Boston, MA today, according to Allhiphop.com.
A suspect is in custody and will be arraigned Monday on attempted murder and weapon charges.
Benzino, whose real name is Raymond Scott, is pictured above in his hospital room (thanks @Felicia7997). The photo was uploaded to Instagram by Benzino’s co-star Stevie J.
