SHAMEFUL: ‘Trayvoning’ Fad Sweeping the Internet

Thanks to loyal reader Doc Holiday for sending in these shameful pics of Caucasian kids simulating the ‘planking’ trend that was once popular on social networking sites.

The young people in these images are seen lying down with a packet of Skittles and a can of iced tea positioned near them. The the candy and iced tea are supposed to represent the items found on the body of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, who was shot to death by neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman in sanford, Florida in February.



 



Celebs Out & About: Cassie Ventura, Sean Combs, Rita Ora, Akon, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian

Sean Combs’s concubine Cassie Ventura attended the premiere of the film ‘Killing Them Softly’ at Palais du Festivals during the 6th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on Wednesday.

Rihanna’s new Bew Rita Ora, far right, attended Sean Combs’ and Cassie Ventura’s yacht party in the Cannes harbour during the 65th Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday.

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Will Smith comments on red carpet ghey kiss: ‘It was just awkward’

Superstar actor Will Smith opened up about the bizarre incident that occurred during the Moscow, Russia premiere of his film MIB 3.

Will was enraged when a male reporter who is known for pulling pranks on celebrities attempted to kiss him on the lips.

“It was just awkward,” Smith explained to David Letterman during a guest appearance on the Late Show Tuesday. (See video below the break)

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Did Usher Attempt to Harm His Own Mother? Judge Boots Press from Courtroom

According to Dennis Byron, of HipHopEnquirer.com, Judge Bensonetta Tipton Lane booted the press from the courtroom Tuesday during the contentious child custody trial of singer Usher Raymond and his ex-wife, Tameka Foster.

Judge Lane ordered the press removed from the courtroom in advance of testimony by Usher Raymond, who was asked by Tameka’s lawyer, Lisa West, to explain a violent incident involving his own mother, Jonetta Patton.

According to Mr. Byron, Tameka Foster’s attorney objected to the press being removed from the courtroom. It is her contention that Mr. Raymond is an unstable and unfit father.

Read Dennis Byron’s report after the break, and stay tuned for more news from the courtroom later today.

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In Case You Missed It: Basketball Wives, Episode 14

After the break, more scripted foolishness from VH1′s Basketball Wives, in case you missed it on Monday night.

And Evelyn joins Kandi Burruss (Bravo’s Real Housewives of Atlanta), Tamar Braxton (WE tv’s Braxton Family Values) and Chrissy Lampkin (formerly of VH1’s Love & Hip-Hop) on this month’s cover of VIBE. The girls are barely recognizable under all that heavy makeup and air brushing.

Read VIBE’s cover story here.

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Judge Admonishes Usher for Calling His Ex-Wife ‘Tameka Foster’ *Update*

The dramatic coverage of Usher Raymond and Tameka Foster‘s child custody hearing continues today in a Fulton County courtroom.

According to celebrity blogger Dennis Byron, of HipHopEnquirer.com, who is in the courtroom, Usher is on the witness stand right now, and Tameka’s attorney, Lisa West, is attempting to prove that his schedule is too busy to get full custody.

And just moments ago, Usher was admonished by the judge for referring to Tameka Raymond as “Tameka Foster.” Apparently, the judge recognizes Foster Tameka Raymond because she kept Usher’s last name after the couple’s divorce in 2009.

Update: According to Dennis, Judge Lane just removed all media from courtroom while Usher was about to give testimony on evidence photos.

Update II, 3:48 pm ET:
According to Dennis, the court personnel are monitoring his coverage and that of a “famous blogger.” It isn’t clear who the famous blogger is.

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