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History Channel has a hit on its hands with the new miniseries The Bible, and also a bit of controversy as well. Conservative pundit Glenn Beck caused a stir during last night’s (March 17) airing after tweeting that an actor of color playing Satan resembled President Barack Obama.
Carmelo Anthony was recently photographed by Terry Richardson for the cover Wall Street Journal magazine and shared some outtakes. In the story the pics are from, the NBA All-Star discusses everything from his ups and downs in NYC to his relationship with his wife, La La Anthony.
A guilty verdict was handed down Sunday (March 17) in a r@pe case that rocked the town of Steubenville, Ohio. Two star football players, accused of assaulting a teen girl, while a college student listened next door, could remain behind bars until they are 21.
While Lil Wayne recuperates in a Los Angeles hospital after another seizure, plenty of his famous friends have been coming by to visit. Also, T.I. had some choice words for TMZ about the way in which the reports of Weezy’s recent trip to the ER was handled.
Gucci Mane couldn’t let Lil Wayne’s health issues get all the shine on Twitter last night (March 15). Before dropping a pair of mixtapes, Trap Back 2 and East Atlanta Memphis, La Flare let the Internets know that his on again, off again business relationship with Waka Flocka is a wrap.
Somebody isn’t telling the truth here, but we’re not sure who to believe. When word came down from TMZ that Lil Wayne suffered more seizures, was in a coma, potentially near death, and awaiting the arrival of his mother to make decisions, a social media melting pot of confusion erupted.
Samsung is coming for Apple’s crown .The tech company continues to give the competition a run for its money, with its popular Galaxy phones, and just introduced the S IV model, Friday (March 15).
A$AP Rocky doesn’t lack for confidence. The Harlem rapper recently featured on the cover of men’s high fashion magazine L’Uomo Vogue and told the publication that he is the future of the Hip-Hop genre.
Let’s just be real and upfront. It doesn’t take much to be a rapper these days. Find the right beat, throw in a repetitive sing-song chorus and add a few quirky phrases that people will remember and (Smokey the Bear voice) you too can prevent good music from being played on the radio.
Snoop Dogg made his first SXSW appearance as Snoop Lion, headlining the Cashmere Agency’s “LIONFEST- A celebration of ‘Reincarnated’” at VICELAND. The Lion rocked a crowd of 2,000 fans to debut reggae/dancehall influenced songs, off his forthcoming Reincarnated release.
Timbaland celebrated his 41st birthday with his wife Monique Idlett and a small list of industry friends Thursday, March 14, at Southern Hospitality, a Memphis BBQ restaurant in New York City. As one would expect, long time friend and collaborator Missy Elliott was in attendance.
President Obama wouldn’t be where he is, were it not for his wife Michelle, and he has no problem saying so. In the latest issue of Vogue magazine, of which the first lady covers, the commander in chief compares his better half to a popular Beyoncé record.