Before there was a TRL on MTV, or a 106 & Park, there was Soul Train. Every Saturday since the early 70′s you would be able to catch Don Cornelius (until he left the show as the host in 1993) hosting the daytime music show. Soultrain provided the platform for African Americans to promote their music.

From the famous Soul Train to the Scramble Board-those were just some of the classics moments in Soul Train history. In his honor, hours after Don Cornelius death was confirmed, 92Q and it’s Radio One family hosted the BIGGEST & longest Soul Train line, in his honor. Listeners of the stations met in Woodlawn at 6pm and danced to some of the biggest songs of the soul train era.

(Video courtesy of Edith Williams)

Soul Train was the longest syndicated show in Television history

Bow Wow is definitely gearing up for the release of his Underrated album. He is definitely on his promo grind. Though he has the album coming up, he is still busy perfecting his acting chops.

During an interview with Mina Say What, he admits to having to pass on Red Tails because he was “busy”.

“I got the script for ‘Red Tails’ and I was actually busy… I was busy….You got to understand anytime you see any roles in Hollywood for young black men they ALL come to me. They ALL come to me.”

Cocky Much?!?!?! It seems like to me for a movie like ‘Red Tails’, Bow Wow would have made time for that. It would have been a good look. Maybe that’s just me….

BOW WOW SWEAT VIDEO

BOW WOW OWES OVER $100K IN TAXES

Bow Wow picture courtesy of Getty Images/Johnny Nunez

Next Sunday, the winner will be chosen. For the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, Nicki Minaj and J. Cole both are up for Best New Artist. Who will win? We will have to wait and see. For now, check out their ‘Road To The Grammy’s’ video.

Congratulations to Nicki Minaj & J.Cole. It is just a BIG testament to them to even being nominated.

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For the first time ever, Mary J Blige was a guest on The Wendy Williams Show. The show airs tomorrow, but to get you ready for the interview, we had to grab the sneak peek for you. In her radio days, Wendy is known for being a monster and for TV she has soften up a little bit, but don’t think Wendy won’t ask the tough questions. During their sit down she asked MJB about the rumors of divorce with Kendu, her struggles with drug abuse, her Oscar snub and more. Be sure to watch the full interview tomorrow, when it airs. Check your local listings for time and channel.

HAS MARY J BLIGE HAD ANY WORK DONE?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MJB

Last night on RHOA, it was the “Smalls” (Phaedra, Sheree, and Kandi) versus the “Talls” (NeNe, Cynthia, and Marlo). Things for pretty ugly as the girls left for Africa. Appearantly, Marlo was not to happy when Sheree didn’t invite her to a party that her “friend” was having.

Marlo was definitely time enough for Sheree, but she may have offended members of the LGBT community when she used the word “f*ggot”. Since then, she has apologized.

Check out Marlo’s apology via her website:

Here’s what she posted on her website:

It is with great disappointment in myself and sincere regret that I would like to issue to my friends, my most ardent supporters, and my followers, this statement:

I would like to offer from the bottom of my heart the fullest and most heartfelt apology for my recent use of an anti-gay slur. When I used this word, I was not mindful of the demeaning connotation that this has in the gay community. My speech was irresponsible, thoughtless and said with the intention of conveying anger rather than as a statement on my feelings towards the gay community as a whole.

My first action, after the incident was to contact my closest friend and assistant of 8 years and to confess what I had done, to express my sadness and regret, and to ask him for his forgiveness. I was devastated at the thought of having hurt or embarrassed him as well as any member of the gay community and relish this opportunity to publicly apologize. My friends have embraced me, supported me, withheld judgment of me and have meant a lot to me over the years. I would never abuse their kindness and friendship and would never want to hurt them or demean them in any way.

I applaud and admire this community for their triumph over a sometimes harsh, mean spirited society that discriminates and even violently attacks those who are different. These are obstacles that I relate to and that I have been inspired by them to overcome. I celebrate this community and am saddened by any indication otherwise, that my actions may have caused.

I look forward to continuing to build my strong relationship with you, my followers and supporters, and those of you who do not yet know me and my heart. I look forward to work to regain your trust, respect and your love which has so empowered me over the years. I also thank you for allowing me to address you personally and to let you know how deeply sorry I am.

With Love,

Marlo

I actually blame Cynthia for ALL of this! If she would have never went back running her mouth. I’m actually glad to see NeNe not be in the middle of something.

Sheree & Marlo Bring Their Drama To Africa

Last week, Jennifer Williams did an interview with Sister 2 Sister Magazine, and she claims that Evelyn is jealous of her relationship with Nene Leakes and Swizz Beatz ex-wife, Mashonda.

Speaking with NecoleBitchie shortly after finding out about the interview that was supposed to be “off the record”, Evelyn is speaking on her “beef” with Jennifer.

Well first off, it looks as though Sister 2 Sister pulled down the article, and I’m not sure if she reached out to them
I’m going to tell you why…

So, my PR girl sends me the interview and says, “Well, apparently she thinks you’re jealous of her friendship with Nene [Leakes] and Mashonda.” I’m like, “Is this chick really bugging out?” We’re maybe two months into filming … You know what the real issue is by now, but she’s trying to make stuff up and act like I have an issue with Nene and Mashonda. So, I reached out to Nene and said, “I’m sorry to involve you in this, but I just want to make it very clear that I don’t have an issue with you. My issue with Jennifer has nothing to do with you or Mashonda.” I’ve met Mashonda. She’s cool, and I don’t have a problem with them or them hanging out [with Jennifer].

So you and Nene spoke?

Nene and I spoke on the phone yesterday. She was like, “I am so happy that you called me because I have had discussions with Jennifer, and I told her I know that Evelyn doesn’t have a problem with me. Why would she? I knew it wasn’t an issue with me, and I told her that.”

I don’t care who Jennifer hangs out with. I get it! You’re single. You’re having a good time. We’re in two different spaces right now, and frankly I don’t want to be in the club every night because my life is different.

So there’s no truth to the story at all?

I’m never that chick. Hang out with who you want to hang out with. I get it. You wanna be with your man, be with your man. I’ll never hate on none of that, but she’s always lying. She knows exactly what the issue is because she did something that went public. That pissed me off. I’m done. I don’t talk to her. I don’t comment about anything pertaining to her, her dating life, what she does-–It’s not my business.

Does the issue stem from the radio interview where she questioned Chad’s intentions and the engagement?

The radio interview happened. Then, we had a conversation privately with no cameras, and I thought everything was squashed. Then she goes and does something else-–I can’t say too much because of the show–but something else she said sort of went public. And it’s like why keep doing this?

Are you guys done with filming the show right now?

No, we are currently filming. This has nothing to do with a f*cking show. We’re still filming until mid-March. We have like a whole month and some change left for filming. It just happens to be what the situation is right now because she keeps running her mouth. Other than that, I wasn’t even going to comment or say anything. She told Nene that the conversation with Jamie happened in private and that it wasn’t even supposed to be on the blogs. That’s why it’s not on the site anymore; because it was supposed to be a private conversation.

Listen, my thing is if you want to confide in your girlfriends and you want to talk to them about what’s going on as far as filming and the show, I get it. But Jamie is a reporter. You were doing an interview. She’s not your home girl, so what did you think was going to happen?”

Do you believe that when she tweeted “Hoes be winning” she was definitely sending subliminal shots to you?

To me that’s what it seemed like, but that’s not where the beef steamed from. If she wants to make that comment, she needs to be talking about her Goddamn self. That’s why I said on Twitter. “If you want to talk, then we can talk.” There’s this perception to the world that you’re this and that and you’re just coming out of a divorce–like, come on. I know what it is. And a lot of people in New York know what it is, Jennifer.

I’m not playing. I’ve tried so hard. It took everything in me to just be quiet because it is what it is, but I couldn’t believe you get back to New York and do an interview after we just filmed. Honestly, it’s like she just can’t stop talking. Tami said, “That b*tch needs media training because she agrees to do everything.”

On the outside looking in, people may think she’s being bullied by you on twitter because people don’t know your side.

Yeah, and that’s the thing that bothers me. Why am I a bully because I’m straight forward with how I feel? I’m verbal and I don’t keep things in like she does. I’m not like that. If have a problem and you hurt me, I’m like, “Girl, you bothered me with this.” For her, she doesn’t say sh*t on Twitter, but she sure has a lot to say on camera. That’s my thing, say it in my face!

I really hope that when the show does air–that it shows that she’s not a good friend because what good friend would do that to somebody? If I started talking and doing interviews about everything I know, you would be done. That whole Barbie good girl sh*t would be done.

Jennifer said in the interview that you’re hurt. All this comes from a place of hurt.

I’m hurt because you did something publicly. That’s what I’m hurt about, again. I got over the radio interview. I get it, people get caught up. I moved on. You go and do something again publicly? Trust me, on my babies, there’s nothing she has that I’m jealous about; especially not no friends.

Were you and Jennifer really friends before the show or was it for the cameras?

We were definitely friends. And I will say this, we had years, but our foundation should’ve been stronger and tighter. For example, here I am friends with her for ten years, but did I ever feel comfortable telling Jennifer I was engaged? Did I ever feel comfortable telling Jennifer that I had business ventures going on? No, we didn’t have that type of friendship. On the show, it looked like we were ace boon coons, but at the end of the day, our relationship wasn’t stable like that. You would think people who were friends for ten years can talk about any and everything. We didn’t have that. It was always weird energy. Ask Shaunie if we had weird energy. I don’t know what it was, just real uncomfortable…Shaunie felt it.

And you have no idea what the energy was?

I could never sit up here and act like “Oh this chick is jealous of me” because I’m not that person. But it was always a weird friendship. Yeah, I’m ride or die. Yeah, she helped me move out when I was with my ex, but as far as anything positive…We would never share with each other. We just weren’t like that. We were close as far as numbers but as far as our relationship, we hang out, we have a good time. We slept at each other’s houses. We did, but honestly as far as that foundation, that strong foundation wasn’t there.

So where are you now with the entire situation?

My thing is just be quiet. Just be quiet. Stop doing the interviews. Just take a breather. You don’t have to agree to do everything because you’re adding fuel to the fire, and it’s bigger than the show now. Other people are involved, and you’re really not that chick, Jen.

Do you think Jen is trying to find her voice. She just went through a divorce, she has a new life…

No, she’s trying to remain relevant because I gave her a story line! Let’s just keep it real. I’m just being all the way honest. Every time I try to come down a little bit–you know how time heals everything–then, boom! Jennifer does another interview. It’s like why are you always talking about me? Saturday, there was a filming, and it was chaos…The fact that you leave that, go back home and do an interview is crazy to me. I don’t get it. That b*tch done lost her mind.

What does Chad have to say about all this going on?

Chad called me, and he was like, “Get the f**k off of Twitter!” He doesn’t like it at all. He got all up in my ass. I’m going to be all the way real. He said, “You need to stop it. I get that you guys have followers, but you need to stop it.” I get angry, and I’m just pissed off. I went to Twitter because I felt like that was the only way I could express myself. So he was like, “Get off of Twitter.” He really checked me. And, as you can see, I haven’t been on Twitter since. I’ll be back on tomorrow.

I guess we will have to wait until the season airs to see what it was that Jennifer did publicly to piss off Evelyn.

COPS CALLED TO THE SET OF BBW

EVELYN GOES IN ON JENNIFER ON TWITTER

A few years back, Mario opened up to the world about his mother’s addiction to drug in his MTV Documentary, I Will Not Love You To Death. Since then, it has been his mission to mentor and support the children of drug addicted parents. Through his ‘Do Right’ Foundation, and REACH he has been able to do so.

On tomorrow, his Do Right Foundation, along with Baltimore City middle and high schools, he will kick-off The Do Right School-Based Initiative.

On January 25, 2012 the foundation will place its DO RIGHT SCHOOL BASED INITIATIVE in a middle/high school in Baltimore, Maryland. This cutting-edge substance abuse prevention program will make it easier for students to DO RIGHT!

In a classroom setting, student participants will be administered an evidence-based curriculum recommended by the American Medical Association, White House Office of Drug Policy and the U.S Department of Education. The program will promote healthy alternatives to risky behavior through activities designed to teach students the necessary skills to resist peer pressures to use drugs and alcohol and will help students to develop greater self-esteem and self-confidence.

Using SKYPE, Mario will video chat with students as well as make visits to the school to help motivate the students to complete the course.

Mario and his ‘Do

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Chelsea Handler jokes about alot of things, but when it comes to her relationship with 50 Cent and why they broke up, it’s no laughing matter. During a recent interview on Howard Stern’s radio show, she points the fingers at Ciara to be the cause of their break-up.

Chelsea Handler vs. Mariah Carey

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For weeks now, we’ve heard about Nene Leakes and her brand new ventures since appearing on Bravo’s Real Housewives of Atlanta. They range from her own restaurant, a t-shirt line, a re-occuring role on Glee, and a possible reality show spin-off. For the most part, we all know that Nene Leakes is the attraction to the show. Would you still watch the show if she wasn’t on there? Well, you may have to make a decision pretty soon. Last night, while doing commentary of the recent show, Nene may have begun to say her goodbye to the Real Housewives of Atlanta show.

She tweeted:

As of now, we can’t confirm that she has left the show. Let’s just stay posted…..

Nene Grabs A Role On ‘Glee’

Sheree Whitfield Releases ‘Who Gon Check Me Boo’

Of allllllll the places to bring drama too, Sheree Whitfield and Marlo Hampton had to bring it to Africa. In the latest episode of Bravo’s Real Housewives of Atlanta, we see the ladies (minus Kim) prepare to go to the Motherland. Bravo didn’t pay for Marlo to go on the trip, but she went anyway on her own money. All is well until Marlo feels some type of way until it’s time to go to a dinner, and she did not get an invite from Sheree.

Did Marlo just tell Sheree, “That’s why you don’t have a man. Go back and hang with those f*ggots with yo ugly ass…”??? iDied!

It looks like Cynthia (and maybe not intentionally0 started the whole thing. Why did she feel the need to run back to Nene & Marlo?

This coming Sunday shall be very interesting!

Nene Grabs A Role On ‘Glee’

Sheree Whitfield Releases ‘Who Gon Check Me Boo’

Nicki Minaj has released the video for her buzz single, Stupid Stupid, off her ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ album. Don’t expect to see this version of the video anytime soon on a TV network. The reason being is because she didn’t want to censor her creativity.

**WARNING: Video contains explicit lyrics**

For the barbs that were hoping that Nicki’s ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ would drop on time on Valentine’s Day, they may be a bit sad. After releasing ‘Stupid Stupid’ video, she announced that it has been pushed back.

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Charli Baltimore is getting back in the game. Beginning to make her rounds to promote her new single, and her new movie, Gang of Roses 2, the former Murder Inc sat down with Cherry Martinez to discuss what she’s been up to.

Charli admitted to never seeing the 2009 movie about her late boyfriend’s life, Notorius. She feel that Ms. Wallace could not have shot an accurate movie of her son’s life. Yikes!

Even though she said it was no disrespect, but somethings (especially something as touch as saying Ms. Wallace didn’t know her son) need to just be kept to yourself.

She also shed light on Murder Inc and her relationship with Irv Gotti

Notorious Trailer:

CHARLI BALTIMORE SHAVES HEAD

I’m sure it is every parent’s dream to have their child to inspire a new generation or a new idea, or just anything positive. I doubt it they would be proud if their was some “mary jane” named after them.

Well, a local marijuana dispensary in Hollywood just can’t get enough of ‘Blue Ivy’. In fact, they have named their new line of “product”, after her. They are calling it “OG Blue Ivy”.

I don’t know about you, but I smell a lawsuit!

Source

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“Chris Brown Assaults Rihanna” and “Brown Arrested After Alleged Attack On Rihanna” were only two of the many headlines demonizing Brown as a women beater in February 2009. In September 2010, headlines read “Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Accused of Assualting Girlfriend” and “Mayweather Goes Down Swinging At Girlfriend.” What’s the difference? Mayweather is armed and dangerous at all times. With what you ask? His hands. In fact, in some states, boxers must register their body beaters with state and local police.

Brown was charged with two felonies, assault and criminal threatening. Following the Pre-Grammy incident, the pop singer lost endorsements, fans, and airplay while being subjected to public ridicule. Brown has to serve 1,400 community service hours, attend a year of domestic violence classes and pay fines. Not to mention, Brown is on five years probation.

On the other hand, Mayweather was charged with domestic violence in 2010 after punching, arm bending, and pulling the hair of his ex-girlfriend, Josie Harris, during an argument in front of two of his children. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail and must pay a $2,500 fine. Mayweather was supposed to go to jail on January 6, but his sentence was pushed back until June 6 so that he can prepare to fight Manny Pacquiao.

In reality, both of them were wrong. I will never condone a man putting his hands on a woman. My problem is with the justice system for allowing this type of activity to go on. Moreover, I have a problem with the hypocrites who were bashing Chris Brown but are content with Mayweather’s sentence postponement just so they can see the heavyweight fight Pacquaio in May. What type of bullsh*t is that? There were protests, petition signings, and every media strategy in the book thrown at Brown in hopes that he would give everything up, but Mayweather gets parades filled with floats?

Is there anyone else who feels this way? If so, spread this story to EVERYONE!

Edits to ‘Who Do We Dog Chris Brown, But praise Floyd Mayweather Jr’ were done by Travis Case (@Gillaten) and Dennis Case

We still haven’t seen Baby Blue Ivy or Beyonce since they left Lexon Hill Hospital earlier this week, but thanks to TMZ, we get a chance to see the luxury delivery suite where all the action went down. The delivery room had flat screen tv’s, a kitchenette, plush furninshings, and state of the art electronics. Lexon Hill is reporting that the delievery room was not made specifically for Beyonce, but she was the first too use it. The bed shown is where Jay Z slept.

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Beyonce & Blue Ivy Leave Lexon Hill