Archive for February, 2010

Mom Goes On Trial For Murdering Daughters, Putting Bodies In Freezer

Friday, February 19th, 2010

A Rockville, Maryland woman was testified against by her own daughter Thursday after the girl says her “ex-mother” beat and killed her two sisters before housing their bodies in a freezer.

Renee Bowman is on trial in Montgomery County for the deaths of her two adopted special needs daughters Minnet Cecila Bowman and Jasmine Nicole Bowman.

Her 9-year-old daughter appeared in court Thursday to testify against the woman she calls her “ex-mother.”

The girl told the jury that she and her two sisters were kept in a locked room and given a bucket to use for a bathroom.

She also says that the woman would often beat them with a shoe and a baseball bat on their buttocks and crotch before choking them.

The two adopted daughters were killed three years ago at the ages of 8 and 9.

When police caught Bowman they found the bodies of the two girls in a portable freezer she carried around with her while she collected subsidies from the District of Columbia for adopting special needs children.

The young girl, who now lives with foster parents, says when she asked what happened to Minnet and Jasmine, Bowman told her that they left her behind because she was “stupid and dumb and they didn't want to see her anymore."

She has already been sentenced to 25 years for abusing the young girl.

SMH….put her under the jail.

This woman is sick.

Jay-Z Accused of Racism

Friday, February 19th, 2010

In the midst of promoting his Blueprint III tour with Trey Songz and Young Jeezy, Jay-Z is seeing his name brought up in headlines overseas now that he's facing allegations of racism.

British newspaper The Daily Star is reporting that would-be attendees to an after party he held for the Brit Awards were denied entry based on the color of their skin.

Several people reported to the Star that they could not get in because they were white.

Held at London's Club (more...)

T.I. Makes Return To Music On B.O.B's Debut Album

Friday, February 19th, 2010

When news broke that T.I. was making his way back to the studio to pen more hits, fans of Grand Hustle's co-founder were left eagerly waiting.

Now, they'll have a chance to hear new material from the King sooner than they thought.

Grand Hustle artist and Atlanta bred MC,  B.O.B., is announcing T.I.'s first return to music since his eight months in jail.

Tip will make his return through B.O.B.'s debut album, (more...)

Game's "400 Bars" Cover Art Revealed With New Release Date For The R.E.D. Album

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Today the cover of the Game's upcoming track “400 Bars” hit the web today with a new release date for the West Coast MC's anticipated “The R.E.D. Album,” which is now set for March 23rd.

The cover of the single was reportedly leaked by employees from Game's website (Publicity). Earlier this month, Game pushed for “400 Bars” to get on a DJ Drama mixtape which will be entitled “Red Everything.”

[Peep the cover art and more after the jump.] (more...)

Drake Speaks On False Bookings

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

“It has been brought to my attention that false promoters and booking agents are illegally using my name and likeness to promote concerts and club appearances for their own financial gain….”

As arguably the artist with the biggest buzz in recent years, Drake, is seeing himself fall victim to a common thread in the music industry; misrepresentation.

Drake is speaking out to his fans about several shows and events he's been confirmed to attend without his knowledge or consent.

According to Drizzy, (more...)

Duke Lacrosse Accuser Arrested For Arson And Attempted Murder

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

The woman remembered for accusing members of Duke University's lacrosse team of rape in 2006 has been arrested for arson and attempting to kill her boyfriend.

Crystal Gail Mangum was arrested in North Carolina Wednesday after police say they found her and her boyfriend Milton Walker fighting.

Police report that she set clothes on fire in a bathtub and scratched, punched and threw objects at her boyfriend saying,

"I'm going to stab you!"

When police questioned her she gave them a fake first name, calling herself Marella.

In addition to the arson and attempted murder charge, she's charged with assault and battery, identity theft, communicating threats, damage to property, resisting an officer and child endangerment.

Three children were in the house at the time of the incident.

“Fight Church” Uses Mixed Martial Arts to Embrace Jesus Christ [Video]

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Serving as a new means of delivering religion in a way that will appeal to the masses, a Fight Church has been established that blends the love and compassion of Jesus Christ with mixed martial arts.

Taking place at Canyon Creek Church in Lynwood, WA, Fight Church is a mixture of MMA, marketing and the Messiah where fight nights parties are held.  Those in attendance are able to witness the hardcore action and also receive enlightenment as they hear the message of Jesus.

Apparently, many churches have are embracing the sport as a means to reach and convert young men that aren't regular attendees at church.

Pastor Brandon Beals, who refers to himself as the Fight Pastor has stated that Jesus himself was never a quitter and that's exactly what the fighters aim to do when they enter the ring.

"It's just a good entry point for people to develop a relationship with us and begin to know who we are," said Beals.

Hoping to expand, the members of Fight Church are looking to create a ministry for the local MMA community.

"They have people to look after their physical needs, but not their spiritual needs," says Beals. "That's where we want to come in."

Demico Rogers, 28, hailing from Renton, is one fighter that is sponsored by the church.  He looks to serve as a role model and wants to bring children into the gym to create a sense of discipline and mold a mentality where kids won't be prone to take their fights to the street.

"I want to bring them into the gym because once you get them in and they start training they develop a respect for the sport and they won't go out in the street and do that anymore," said Rogers.

Check the video below

more about "MMA Fighting At Church", posted with vodpod

Pilot Burns Down House and Tries to Crash Plane into FBI Building

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

This morning in Austin, Texas, authorities say that a small plane has crashed into a seven-story office building located next to a FBI building.

Although initial reports indicated that this was probably an accident, authorities are investigating after hearing that the pilot of the plane set his house on fire prior to the crash.

Police say the man then went to Georgetown airport and stole a plane to deliberately crash into the building. Officials have told the Associated Press that one person is unaccounted for and two people were taken to the hospital.

The Department of Homeland Security has stated that there was no reason to believe that the crash was related to criminal or terrorist activity. The FBI building in which the plane was on course to crash into has offices with FBI agents as well as IRS agents. The name of the pilot has yet to be released as more information from investigations pours in.

Obviously people will go a long way to get out of paying taxes, Wesley Snipes where you at?

Beanie Sigel Saves Kanye West From Getting Robbed [Video]

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Beanie Sigel has had a lot to say about his treatment during his tenure at Roc-A-Fella although some fans view it as hating.  With that said, some of Roc-A-Fella's former employees are stepping up to shed light on the issue.

It's not a secret that a lot of animosity started to surface between Jay-Z and Beans after Sigel's weapons conviction.  Beanie previously stated that while he was incarcerated, he  didn't receive any support from Jigga  and according to insiders that statement isn't far from the truth.

According to former Roc-A-Fella videographer Choke No Joke in an interview with Hip-Hopstan.com, he stated,

"When Beans got locked up, I was there with Dame and going out to visit him and going to court dates but Jay wasn't really present when it came to that.  I do remember that one time he went to court and they asked him to vouch for Beans and he said 'No.'  Which is kind of understandable because Beans is kind of unpredictable."

[Peep the video and more insight from Choke after the break as he discusses Sigel saving Kanye West from getting robbed.] (more...)

Clinical Study Shows Health Benefits of Marijuana

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Results from a clinical study at a Cannabis research center in California are confirming what many people claim to have known for years; that marijuana can provide substantial health benefits.

The study was conducted at the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research at the University of California, San Diego.

Psychiatrist Igor Grant was in charge of the program and switched between giving patients marijuana and a placebo to test the accuracy of the drug.

The results showed that it was effective in (more...)

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