Featured Blog Posts – July 2009 Archive (50)

He's Got A Big Ego Kanye West Proclaims Himself To Be The New ''King Of Pop''

Following Michael Jackson's sudden death on June 25, Kanye West claims he will become the next King of Pop, replacing the late singer. "You know everyone loves and respects Michael but times change. It's so sad to see Michael gone but it makes a path for a new King of Pop and I'm willing to take that on," so he told Scrape TV.

On what makes him deserve the title, Kanye said, "There's nobody who can match me in sales and in respect so… Continue

Added by Scratch Master on July 30, 2009 at 2:11am — 6 Comments

'Wii Sports Resort' Takes Game To Next Level

After its early release in New York City last week, "Wii Sports Resort," the much-anticipated follow-up to "Wii Sports," is now widely available in North America.

While "Wii Sports Resort" follows the same format as its predecessor, it introduces a variety of new sports and a brand new piece of hardware. The game requires Wii MotionPlus, a small device that gamers plug into the Wii Remote which vastly enhances the motion-sensing capabilities of the… Continue

Added by Scratch Master on July 28, 2009 at 11:41pm — No Comments

Enraged woman pours boiling water on cheating husband's crotch

Enraged at being two-timed, a Queens woman poured boiling water on her unfaithful husband's groin as he slept Monday, police said.

In a twisted act of revenge, Oyinda Ojofeitimi, 67, a registered nurse, carried out the crotch-scalding attack to ensure her spouse stopped cheating, cops said.

"She was hurt and angry that after all this time married, he was stepping out on her," a police source said. "She wanted to shut down… Continue

Added by Scratch Master on July 28, 2009 at 9:44am — 11 Comments

Rihanna And Chris Spend Weekend In Same Hotel

Trump International Hotel & Tower won't comment on pair skirting a court order to stay separate.

A week before Chris Brown is scheduled to be sentenced for beating Rihanna last February, there's evidence that the two are unwisely disobeying court orders to stay separate from each other...in fact, they spent this weekend in shockingly close proximity.

Despite a judge's orders for Chris to stay 50 yards away from Rihanna… Continue

Added by Scratch Master on July 27, 2009 at 11:31pm — 3 Comments

Zoelah wine up on me (remix) Offical video

CLIP OFFICIEL ZOELAH "WINE UP ON ME"

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Added by Hot97 All Star on July 27, 2009 at 2:46pm — No Comments

Game Is Prepared For A 'Never-Ending' Battle With Jay-Z

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Jay-Z may be the king of rap, but when it comes to hip-hop rivalries, Game claims he's the king of battles.

Taking a break from his promotional tour in Amsterdam, the Game spoke with "The Boodah Brothers Show" on Norfolk, Virginia's 103 Jamz, responding to Jay's… Continue

Added by Scratch Master on July 26, 2009 at 12:31am — 1 Comment

O.J Simpson Fears Safety In Prison After Cellmate Threatens To Kill Him In His Sleep

Incarcerated O.J. Simpson is living in fear behind bars because he's convinced his cellmate is plotting to kill him. The former football star was sentenced to serve at least 15 years in a Nevada prison last December (08) after his conviction for armed robbery relating to a September 2007 sports memorabilia heist.

He is serving his time at Lovelock Correctional Center as he awaits progress on his appeal, but according to the National… Continue

Added by Scratch Master on July 26, 2009 at 12:28am — 2 Comments

Nike To Return Tapes Of Lebron Being Dunked On, Claim Dunk Had Nothing To Do With Video Confiscation

CLEVELAND — Nike says it is returning videotapes it confiscated of NBA star LeBron James getting dunked on at a recent basketball camp.

Nike said it is giving back tapes to two accredited journalists who filmed Xavier's Jordan Crawford dunking over James during a recent pickup game at a skills academy run by the superstar at the University of Akron. The sports apparel giant said only one of the tapes captured the infamous dunk, which has… Continue

Added by Scratch Master on July 26, 2009 at 12:26am — No Comments

JAY-Z | BREAKING DOWN THE BLUEPRINT

JAY-Z | BREAKING DOWN THE BLUEPRINT [AUDIO] from DJ SEMTEX on Vimeo.

Jay-z was in the UK to finish the Blueprint 3. Thats right he's recorded several tracks out here, and is working with the UK's very own Chase and Status.

I caught up with him to talk about the forth-coming album, Blueprint 3.

Jay wasn't allowing any cameras in the… Continue

Added by Scratch Master on July 24, 2009 at 3:07pm — No Comments

Judge Orders Nas to pay $55,000 a month to Kelis

Kelis just hit the jackpot in court today -- a judge awarded her a ton of money in her bitter divorce battle with estranged hubby Nas.

A judge decided Nas has to pay Kelis $55,000 a month in combined spousal and child support -- plus the mortgage on their L.A. residence.

Nas also has to pay Kelis -- who gave birth last night to the couple's only child -- for the baby nurse, prenatal expenses and medical insurance.

The… Continue

Added by Scratch Master on July 23, 2009 at 12:06pm — 5 Comments

Whitney Houston Debuts I Look To You At NYC Listening Party

Swizz Beatz has a thing for millions. He produced and is featured on Maino's "Million Bucks," and now the superproducer has given Whitney Houston a beat for the song "Million Dollar Bill."

Swizz and the song's writer, Alicia Keys, were in the Allen Room in Manhattan's Lincoln Center on Tuesday night (July 21) at a listening event for Houston's first studio LP in six years, I Look to You, along with L.A. Reid, Martha Stewart,… Continue

Added by Scratch Master on July 22, 2009 at 12:17am — 1 Comment

Nas 'Not Allowed' To Witness Son's Birth

Hip-Hop star Nas is currently celebrating the birth of his son, although sources close to the rapper told AllHipHop.com that he was not allowed to witness the event.

Nas' lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan stated that Nas rushed to the hospital to witness Kelis deliver his first son today (July 21).

A source close to Nas told AllHipHop.com that the Queen's rapper missed the actual child birth.

“Nas is in New York City… Continue

Added by Scratch Master on July 22, 2009 at 12:13am — No Comments

Kelis to Judge: Sorry, Baby ... I'm Busy !!!

There's a damn good reason Kelis is skipping out on today's scheduled court date to fight Nas for child support and baby and prenatal expenses -- she's giving birth right now!!!

TMZ has learned the singer is currently in labor, about to deliver a brand new baby boy.

We also know rapper Nas -- the baby daddy -- is definitely not by her side.

The two were scheduled to battle over expenses. She says he's paid… Continue

Added by Scratch Master on July 21, 2009 at 10:04am — No Comments

JAY Z GRACES THE COVER OF BILLBOARD..GIVES "BLUEPRINT" FOR SUCCESS

At just about any given moment of any given day -- including this sunlit June Friday afternoon -- Jay-Z is a busy man.

Sitting on a swivel chair at his Roc the Mic studios in downtown Manhattan with a glass of Santa Margherita white wine in hand, he tackles interview after interview with Japanese reporters, pausing only to use the restroom or ask his assistant to get him a refill or an order of food from his sports club,… Continue

Added by Scratch Master on July 21, 2009 at 9:57am — 1 Comment

Chris Brown Apologizes For Rihanna Assault In New Video

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In a video that appeared online late Monday afternoon (July 20), Chris Brown has apologized publicly for the first time about the domestic altercation that took place between him and Rihanna earlier this year.

In the clip, obtained by MTV News, Brown, dressed in a red… Continue

Added by Scratch Master on July 20, 2009 at 3:54pm — 1 Comment

CARIBBEAN SOCA MONARCH 2009 is RICKY T..SKINNY PLACES 2ND

Last night, in what was a battle of the beast and the jumbie, it was Ricky T who prevailed as Caribbean Soca monarch 2009 while Vincentian Skinny Fabulous had to stettle for 2nd place . Crowd Favorite Isla Man had to setttle for 3rd with his rendition Ah Wah Me Money Back.

Skinny's presentation was notable very similar to what he did back here in St. Vincent but with some slight variations.The Caribbean… Continue

Added by Hot97 All Star on July 19, 2009 at 7:00pm — 9 Comments

Neyo Called Kartel Thief ?

The Vybz Kartel and Spice song Ramping Shop entered the Billboard hip/hop charts earlier this week at number 96. The tune was on Reggae iTunes chart in March and is still there in two different versions. Reports are that its due to the ban in Jamaica and the rejection by NeYo's management for the unpermitted use of the Miss Independent riddim. Though the song was banned in Jamaica and the Miss Independent version is being scrapped off places… Continue

Added by Scratch Master on July 18, 2009 at 8:40am — 7 Comments

Janet Jackson, Jermaine Dupri Split

On July 7, Michael Jackson's family gathered to celebrate him at his much-watched memorial service.

Noticeably absent?

Janet Jackson's longtime music-exec boyfriend, Jermaine Dupri. (A pal says Dupri skipped the memorial because he "doesn't attend funerals.")

And for good reason. "His friends are telling people it's over," a source tells the new issue of Us Weekly, on stands now.

Echoes another: "They… Continue

Added by Scratch Master on July 18, 2009 at 1:27am — 4 Comments

50 Cent Sets Album-Release Date, Stays Active Underground

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Officially, 50 Cent just told us that Before I Self Destruct is now slated for a September 29 release, the last Tuesday of that month. But as we've become accustomed to, Fif can drop an album anytime he wants. A street album. 50 does what no other artist who has sold the amount of… Continue

Added by Scratch Master on July 18, 2009 at 1:12am — No Comments

Tony Yayo Calls Game's Jay-Z Attack A 'Stupid Move'

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Tony Yayo has been keeping up. Just like all the fans have been talking about Jay-Z and the Game's back-and-forth, Yayo has been following along. The G-Unit member said Game made the wrong decision in choosing to dis the Jiggaman.

"Stupid move," Yayo said a couple of days… Continue

Added by Scratch Master on July 18, 2009 at 1:09am — No Comments