DrewReports.com

2009-09-26T21:39:00.001-04:00

Yesterday, Kim Kardashianw Nobu 57 on...

2009-03-18T08:51:00.001-04:00

As if performing on American Idol last Wednesday wasn't enough, Kanye West capped off a week of work at FOX in L.A. Thursday by sitting in on a table read of new animated sitcom The Cleveland Show. "It was surprising to us that [he] was so into it that he came to the table [read], and wonderfully surprising how cool he was, how funny he was and how unassuming he was," says executive producer Mike Henry, who voices Cleveland Brown and other characters on the show. "He's just a great presence." West then spent three hours in the studio Friday laying down his voice as not-so-mega-star rapper Kenny West.

"We knew Kanye was a big Family Guy fan because he invited [creator] Seth [MacFarlane] to his house a year or two ago," adds Henry. "And there was a mention on his blog when the spin-off was announced that he was excited about it. We knew he was a big fan and a lot of us are fans of his." New to the art of voicing animation, West came early to meet the cast and the writers. Soaking up the table-read process, West, 31, got pointers from series regular Sanaa Lathan, who plays Cleveland Brown's wife Donna, and excelled at improvisation.

According to executive producer Richard Appel, "Before we came to the table ... there was only one line he didn't love and he came up with another idea and in a completely modest, nice way said, 'Would you mind if I changed just this one line?' And our feeling was, how many raps have we written? One? And how many has he written? Be our guest!"

And would the producers ever have Grammy-winning West back on the show? "We just recorded him in the booth and he was fantastic," says Appel. "Once he read it a couple times through, he just owned the character, which I guess isn't hard since he was named Kenny West. He said he'd be glad to [be back.]. I said we could write him in to the next 21 episodes!" Also in the episode, which will air in 2010, is Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson. The Cleveland Show is set to premiere on FOX in the fall of 2009.

Via People

Taco Bell is going gangsta on 50 Cent.

2008-11-20T09:37:00.001-05:00

Taco Bell is going gangsta on 50 Cent.

Lawyers for the fast-food chain filed a scathing response to a $4 million federal lawsuit the rap star filed in July when Taco Bell used his name to sell tacos.

In unusually nasty court filings, Taco Bell called Fitty a common street thug who's trying to look tough.

The rapper is a "self-described former drug dealer and hustler" whose "gangsta rap" is associated with violent criminals, Taco Bell wrote to Manhattan Federal Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald.

The 13-time Grammy nominee, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, was shot outside his grandmother's Queens home in 2000.

"Jackson has used his colorful past to cultivate a public image of belligerence and arrogance and has a well-publicized track record of making threats, starting feuds and filing lawsuits," Taco Bell lawyer Robert Lehrburger wrote in September.

"At the same time, Jackson holds himself out as a giver to charity and one who wants to give back to his community. This lawsuit is another of Jackson's attempts to burnish his gangsta rapper persona by distorting beyond all recognition a bona fide, good faith offer that Taco Bell made to Jackson."

In June, Taco Bell President Greg Creed wrote an open letter to Jackson, urging him to change his name to 79 Cent, 89 Cent or 99 Cent for one day. If Jackson showed up at a drive-thru window and rapped his order, Creed promised to send $10,000 to Jackson's favorite charity.

Jackson sued for trademark infringement, accusing Taco Bell of trying to generate publicity by using his name. Fans slammed him for "selling out," believing he was in on the stunt, the lawsuit adds.

Lehrburger denies Jackson's claims and says Taco Bell is covered by free speech protections in the First Amendment.

He said the offer for Jackson to change his name is still on the table.

But that's unlikely. When the lawsuit was filed, Jackson promised that when his legal team was through with Taco Bell, they'd change their logo to "We messed with the bull and got the horns."

"Jackson could have responded to Taco Bell's offer with a simple yes or no," Lehrburger wrote. "Had he accepted the offer, Jackson, Taco Bell and the public all would have gained."

Last year, Jackson sued an Internet ad company for using him image as a target in a game called "Shoot the Rapper."

Jackson's attorney Peter Raymond said the comments were unusual for a response to a lawsuit.

"It makes me wonder why they would decide to use his name in their ad campaign if they think he's such a bad character," Raymond said.

This week on the Charts:

2008-11-12T10:25:00.001-05:00

This week on the Charts:

John Legend comes in at number 6 with 69,967 copies sold.

T.I. Paper Trail shelved off 68,700 discs this week coming in at number 8, pushing the album's total sales to 1,116,400.

Q-Tip debuts at No. 12 with his sophomore solo set titled The Renaissance.

The album, which features apperances from D'Angelo and Rapheal Saddiq, scans 34,200 copies in its opening week.

Jennifer Hudson comes in this week at number 16 with 25, 234 copies sold.

Ne-Yo comes in this week at number 17 with 24,832 copies sold!

Posted at No. 18 is Lil Wayne. Tha Carter III bags up 23,900 units this week. To date, the album has sold 2,648,600 copies. (For those who think we doc numbers for Lil Wayne We do Not!)

Young Jeezy holds it down at the No. 24 spot. The Recession shifted 19,500 units this week. So far, the album has a total of 601,600 copies.

Sitting at No.35, The Game continues to keep registers ringing as L.A.X. scans 13,100 discs this week. The album's tally stands at 559,000.

M.I.A. refuses to budge from the No. 56 spot. Kala reels in 5,400 units this week. To date, the album has sold 379,900 copies.

Entering the charts at No. 78 is Atlanta rapper Unk with his sophomore album 2econd Season. The set sold 5,200 copies in its opening week.

Nelly slips two spots to No. 89. Brass Knuckles shelved out 5,200 copies this week, pushing it's total sales to 161,200.

Wrapping up the Top 109 is Daddy Yankee. Talento De Barrios cashed out 3,400 copies this week, bringing the album's total sales to 106,100.

As Jennifer Hudson stayed sequestered...

2008-11-03T08:38:00.001-05:00

As Jennifer Hudson stayed sequestered in her grief Sunday night and other family members attended a memorial service for three murdered relatives at her childhood church, New York friends told us Hudson has not been able to go inside the home where the tragic killings took place.

Shari Sweat, a cousin, told the assembled mourners at Pleasant Gift Memorial Baptist Church that Hudson’s mother Darnell Donerson, or “Doll” as she was known, had voted just before she was fatally shot with her son Jason. Their bodies were found Oct. 24 at Donerson’s house, and that of Hudson’s 7-year-old nephew Julian King three days later in Jason Hudson’s vehicle.

“Doll refused to be left out of this historical moment in this nation, and before she left these shores she cast her vote,” Sweat said.

Julian’s young cousins sang “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands,” and the child’s second-grade teacher read from a classmate’s essay: “Julian was smart. I’m sad he didn’t get to be President of the United States.”

Sean Howard, a Chicago city official who accompanied family members to identify Julian, told the heartbroken church group, “When Jennifer and her family walked in, Jennifer was a pillar in that room. You have a true leader in your family in Jennifer.”

Hudson and her sister Julia, the boy’s mother and estranged wife of the suspect, William Balfour, were expected at the private funeral scheduled for today.

Hudson’s friend and mentor Andre Leon Talley, who like Hudson brought himself from poverty to stardom, in his case in the fashion world, told us that he and his boss at Vogue have reached out to her as she mourns.

“We’ve talked constantly,” Talley told us. “I’ve sent her many e-mails; I’ve sent her my support, and so has Anna Wintour. And she just says thank you, thank you, thank you. She wants everyone, all her fans, to know how much their support has meant to her. And she’s going to be all right. Jennifer has faith in God. They’re just praying, every day, every minute, for the strength to get through this. And she will - she’s a very strong girl.”

Still, Hudson, who had the world in her hands as she rose from American Idol to winning an Oscar for “Dreamgirls,” cannot yet bear to go inside the scene of the crime, Talley said.

“I believe she went back just once, to the gate, but didn’t go inside,” the style arbiter told us. “Right now she’s at an undisclosed location.”

Talley will no doubt try to see her this week. He told us at Bette Midler’s New York Restoration Project benefit ball that he is headed to Chicago to work at a phone bank for Barack Obama in the election that was so important to Jennifer Hudson’s mother.

Via NY Daily News

Def Jam Executive Vice President, Sha...

2008-11-02T12:43:00.001-05:00

Def Jam Executive Vice President, Shakir Stewart was found dead yesterday (November 1), has learned.

While details are being confirmed, sources stated that Shakir died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, and his body was found earlier today, in his apartment.

"L.A. Reid and all of us at Island Def Jam Music Group are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and colleague Shakir Stewart," Def Jam told sources in a statement. "Shakir was an amazing man, in every sense of the word. A truly incredible friend and father who was an inspiration to not only our artists and employees, but to his family and the many people who had the privilege of counting him as a friend. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family at this very difficult time."

Stewart replaced Jay-Z's position at Island Def Jam and was named Executive Vice President of Def Jam Recordings in June of 2008.

Stewart began is career at Def Jam in 2004, as VP of A&R for the legendary label.

As A&R, he signed artists like Young Jeezy, Rick Ross and others.

Prior to working at Def Jam, Stewart worked for Hitco, where he signed Beyonce to a publishing deal and signed Ciara during his tenure at LaFace Records.

Shortly after his promotion to EVP with Def Jam, Stewart told sources that he was looking forward to signing a new, fresh crop of talent to the storied record label.

“My main thing is to keep supporting the artists that have cultural relevance, a message, a real fan base and that can touch the hearts of men and women,” Stewart told sources of his vision. “My commitment is to the artists of quality music and talent.”

Most recently, Stewart over saw the release of Young Jeezy’s latest album The Recession, LL Cool J’s Exit 13 and Nas’ untitled album.

“That's an honor for me because these are artists [whose careers] I've watched from day one. I remember buying ‘I Cant Live Without My Radio,’ ‘I Need Love’ and ‘Rock The Bells’ from LL, and Nas' Illmatic when that first came out. To be able to be a part of their careers now and work hand in hand with them in creating their albums now…this is [probably] Nas' most anticipated and controversial album ever…I'm for keeping the brand culturally relevant globally, coming in and being a part [from any standpoint] with a company that's had this type of history, recognition and respect is a huge honor and a challenge. I'm up to it, I'm a fan of the music and artists and I'm just passionate about it so I'm just ready to go.”

T.I. still holds the No. 3 spot on Bi...

2008-10-29T11:08:00.001-04:00

T.I. still holds the No. 3 spot on Billboard's Chart'. Paper Trail shelved off 93,400 discs this week, pushing the album's total sales to 971,000 copies.

Lil Wayne stays put at the No. 11 spot. Tha Carter III shifts 25,300 units this week. So far, the album has a total of 2,601,600 copies.

Posted at No. 16 is Young Jeezy. The Recession bags up 20,900 units this week. After 9 weeks on the chart, the album has sold 561,500 copies.

The Game holds it down at No. 24. L.A.X. scans 16,400 discs this week, bringing the album's total sales to 531,800 copies.

M.I.A. refuses to budge from the No. 5 spot. Kala reels in 6,600 units this week. To date, the album has sold 368,800 copies.

Nelly holds fort at No. 76. 5,500 folks picked up Brass Knuckles this week, bringing the album's total sales to 152,300.

Wrapping up the Top 110 is DJ Khaled. We Global cashed out 4,200 copies this week, bringing the album's total sales to 97,500.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Jenn...

2008-10-24T22:17:00.001-04:00

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Jennifer Hudson's mother was one of two victims shot and killed in Chicago earlier today.

A neighbor tells TMZ the other victim was Jennifer's brother Jason. A cousin who lived nearby discovered the bodies.

We're told the two bodies were found dead on the scene at 2:44 PM. When the fire department arrived and discovered the bodies, police were brought in and the home was declared a crime scene.

A call to Hudson's rep was not immediately returned.

UPDATE 6:40 PM ET: An all points bulletin has been issued for a boy, believed to be Hudson's 7-year-old nephew (right), who may have been taken from the scene. Police are looking for 1994 white Suburban with the license plate X584859.

UPDATE 7:35 PM ET: Police are looking for William Balfour (left), who they claim could be with the missing 7-year-old. According to records, Balfour listed Hudson's mother's address as a place of residence within the last year. According to the Illinois Department of Corrections website, Balfour is currently on parole after serving jail time for attempted murder.

UPDATE 8:35 PM ET: Lost in all this is Jennifer's sister Julia, mother of the missing 7-year-old. We're told she works as a bus driver in Chicago. Her employer told us she worked her shift today. She hasn't been seen since.

UPDATE 9:20 PM ET: A WBBM reporter is saying that neighbors have said a family member in the Hudson household apparently tried to steal a car a few weeks ago, an argument ensued, and he vowed revenge. A photo on Julia's MySpace page (bottom) posted prior to today's events alludes to some kind of dispute with William over a car.

DrewReports.com/Samsung Top Ten Most ...

2008-10-24T10:15:00.001-04:00

1. Rhianna – This island princess keeps things hot with her choice of clothes and her hairstyles. Her short cuts are in high demand at hair boutiques across the country! Her style nowadays is more Pop/Goth. In her video for the single “Disturbia” she is dressed in black with chains, leather and lace. This Cover Girl is the prettiest and fashionable person out there!

2. Beyonce – Can you say “glamour”? She’s known for her wearing a beautiful silhouette in Roberto Cavali which displays off her impeccable figure. Her own label, House of Dereon, where she’s collaborated with her mother, has beautiful gowns that she among others has worn to countless events. Women look to Beyonce for her confidence and gracefulness in embracing her curves.

3. Sean “Jay-z” Carter – Not only does swag say it all, but his clothing line is on point too! Rocawear started off as sportswear for men and has now evolved into an empire of children’s wear, women’s, handbags and accessories, cologne, etc. Regardless if he’s wearing jeans and a “T” or a 3-piece suit, when this man walks in the room he gets full attention.

4. Kanye West – Street/preppy/couture, Kanye West stays fly. From Louis Vuitton to Balenciaga, this artist definitely has his own style. Who knew that skinny jeans and sandals would ever be acceptable? Got to love Kanye for that!

5. Mary J. Blige – All eyes have been on Mary J since “What’s the 411?” First she had us all wearing fitted caps with corsets, now she’s all high fashion. She’s the subject of conversation for women in hair boutiques across the country for not being scared of taking chances and starting new trends. Mary is definitely a fashion icon!

6. Sean “P. Diddy” Combs – Not only is this man a record producer, rapper, actor, fashion designer of the clothing lines Sean John and Sean by Sean Combs but when does this man ever look bad!? More than ten years ago, he made shiny suits hot! You couldn’t say the word “bling” without thinking about Puffy! Now that he has expanded his empire, Mr. Combs makes a statement in classic suits! He is one of the artists that have set the bar up high for fashion!

7. Ludacris – Over time, this gentleman has changed his image a bit. Style, that is! He’s not only evolved his music career, but he’s also shown his more serious side when it comes to his acting roles. He knows how to play the part and he does it so well!

8. Alicia Keys – This amazing artist has blossomed from ‘round the way girl to the epitome of “Grown & Sexy”. Keys style has truly come along way. From rocking jeans and braids to flaunting couture gowns on the red carpet, this woman has truly transition her presentation. Her beauty is unquestionable and she carries herself with style and class.

9. Lil Wayne – Lollipops haven’t been a fashion accessory for years and then Lil’ Wayne bought it back! Jeans, white tees, sneakers, fitted caps, a Styrofoam cup and a lollipop has made Weezy an eye for fashion.

10. Chris Brown - The Prince of Hip Hop and R&B, Chris Brown has given a new outlook for all the high school kids on what you SHOULD be wearing. If you see slightly baggy jeans, an argyle sweater over a button-down and a fitted, know that it is Chris Brown inspired. And I’m pretty sure they’ll be wearing his underwear when his new men’s underwear line comes out!

Wanna get hooked up just like these stars? The Samsung Fun Club is giving you the chance to win a new hip-hop wardrobe courtesy of KarmaLoop.com, as well as new music, Samsung BlackJack II phones and a flat panel TV! Check it out here: https://fun.samsungmobileusa.com/index.jsp

Compile By Miriam@DrewReports.com and Edited by DrewReports.com Editor

T.I.'s Paper Trail remains close to t...

2008-10-22T10:50:00.001-04:00

T.I.'s Paper Trail remains close to the top of the Billboard's Charts by coming in at number 2 by pushing 131,500 units this week.

After four weeks on the charts, Paper Trail has sold a total of 877,600 copies.

Jennifer Hudson comes in this week at number 4 with 45,949 copies sold.

Ne-Yo Year of The Gentleman comes in at number 8 this week with 39,878 copies sold.

Robin Thicke comes in at number 11 this week with 26,969 copies sold.

Staying put at No. 13 is Lil Wayne. The Carter III sold 25,700 units this week. So far, the set has set a total of 2,976,300 copies.

Young Jeezy holds it down at No. 15. The Recession pushes 24,100 discs this week, pushing its total to 540,500.

Right behind him is The Game at No.24. L.A.X. earns a gold plaque this week as it passes the 500,000 mark. The album moved 18,500 units this week, pushing its total to 515,400.

Posted at No. 50 is M.I.A. Kala scans 8,800 copies this week. So far, the album has sold a total of 362,100 discs.

Nelly slides a spot to No. 66. Brass Knuckles shelved out 7,700 discs this week. To date, the album has sold a total of 146,700 copies.

Holding fort at No. 77 is DJ Khaled. We Global scanned 6,800 units this week. After 5 weeks on the chart, the album has sold 93,200 copies.

Devin The Dude slips two spots to No. 88.&nb sp; Landing Gear rang out 5,000 CDs in its second week on the charts. So far, the album has sold 15,900 copies.

Wrapping up the Top 100 is Daddy Yankee. Talento De Barrio moves 4,100 units this week. After 10 weeks, the album has sold 95,500 copies.

50 Cent talks about his make or break...

2008-10-22T10:20:00.001-04:00

50 Cent talks about his make or break album and how he ran back to Eminem to help him this time:

"It's a catch-22," the rapper said over the weekend in Las Vegas, referring to the criticism he received for Curtis, an album that he calls "softer" than Get Rich or Die Tryin' and The Massacre. "They'll say, 'Oh, it's too aggressive.' ... Soon as you do something that's a little more lighthearted, and you can play the whole record and feel like you don't have to cover your kid's ears, I get penalized for it. So get ready to cover your kid's ears. Now I'm really interested in seeing how the public responds."

Fif is promising a decidedly harsher edge on Before I Self Destruct, and he's been working with Eminem, Dr. Dre and Scott Storch. Storch produced the album's first look, "Get Up," but the G-Unit Chairman of the Board says we'll hear another song before the album's December 9 due date — a definite thunder clap.

" 'Get Up,' is just the appetizer," he said on Saturday, in a separate interview at the BET Hip-Hop Awards. "I got so much more, so many different records to feel out and see what direction I wanna go in next. I've been writing this record for a year. I started Before I Self Destruct before I started Curtis. Conceptually, this one has been very well-groomed."

Unlike Curtis, which had cameos from Justin Timberlake, Mary J. Blige and Robin Thicke, it doesn't seem like 50 is too interested in having collaborators stop by the studio this time around. Eminem is the only name he shared. (The Queens native described the record "Norman Bates Motel" as "the return of Slim Shady.")

"So, far I've kinda kept to myself and wrote what I felt was exciting from my perspective," Fif said. "It's always fun working with Em for me. He's in a space where he has the luxury of just being able to sit down. The rest of us ... me, I do the actual footwork. Dre hasn't had an album out in seven years. Em — two years. Me — seven, eight months. They send me out to test the waters, and everyone else will jump in the tub. I stay a little more active. Em is by far the biggest rap artist, period. I'm the largest hip-hop touring artist. I travel more places than he travels to be in front of a live audience."

50 traveled to Detroit to stay with Em twice while recording. One time was over the span of a weekend, and Em encouraged his signee to carry out his idea of shooting a movie to accompany the album.

"He's like, 'Go, just do it. If you wanna go, just do it, and we'll figure everything out after the fact,' " 50 recalled. "There were a few technical questions, considering this is my fourth and final actual studio album. My fifth album requirement [to Shady/Aftermath] is a greatest-hits requirement."

The film "Before I Self Destruct" will be packaged with the album on December 9.

2008-07-30T14:26:00.000-04:00

50 Cent has further blasted the mother of his child, claiming she has "kidnapped" his son Marquise in a new magazine interview.

The rapper has been granted brief visitation with his son in the latest legal battle with his ex-girlfriend Shaniqua Tompkins, over a recent blaze at his New York home.

The hip-hop star, real name Curtis Jackson, and his former lover have been feuding in court after the Long Island residence - where Tompkins and 11-year-old Marquise had been residing - since it was destroyed in May (08) in what police have called a "suspicious" fire.

Tompkins was recently granted a restraining order against her ex, preventing the star from being on the same premises as her.

With the bitter custody battle set to resume on 15 September (08), 50 Cent has opened up about the feud to Sister 2 Sister magazine.

2008-07-30T14:09:00.000-04:00

Two of Hip Hop's biggest stars, Kanye West and Lil Wayne, are scheduled to appear next to a bunch of rock bands for next months Virgin Mobile Festival. Taking place during two days on August 9th in Baltimore, MD, the acts will perform on two huge stages and a dance tent. “We’ve programmed the Virgin Mobile Festival so fans can enjoy extended sets and get the full concert experience of these top-tier acts,” the producer Seth Hurwitz said, continuing “We also scheduled it so you can catch parts of each band, since these are all must-see artists.”

Besides Kanye and Weezy, other acts for the event will include fellow rapper Lupe Fiasco and rockers Nine Inch Nails, Foo Fighters, plus legends Bob Dylan and Iggy Pop and The Stooges.

2008-07-30T10:47:00.000-04:00

This week, The Carter III shelved off 85,100 discs this week at the number 5 spot, pushing the album's total sales to 2,297,200 copies.

Nas gets bumped to No. 8. Untitled shifts 63,200 units this week. After 2 weeks on the chart, the album has sold 250,300 copies.

Rihanna's "Good Girl Gone Bad" comes in at number 11 with 33,300 copies sold this week.

David Banner refuses to budge from the No. 24 spot. The Greatest Story Ever Told scans 21,200 discs this week, bringing the album's total sales to 73,100.

Plies rises a spot up to No. 28. Definition Of Real bags up 17,100 units this week. So far, the album has sold 417,900 copies.

Posted at No. 33 is Three 6 Mafia. Last 2 Walk reels in 13,900 units in its 5th week on the charts. To date, the album has sold 170,700 copies.

G-Unit continues to slide down the charts, this week they came in at number No. 34. 13,800 folks picked up Terminate On Sight this week, bringing the album's total sales to 173,200.

Rick Ross freefalls to No. 59. Trilla moves 8,200 discs this week. So far, the album has sold a total of 637,800 copies.

2008-07-30T10:16:00.000-04:00

The Atlanta native is back in the lab with plans to release his follow-up LP and a song on par with "Superman dat ohhhh!"

"I worked with Polow [Da Don] on this album," SB said of his sophomore album. "He did the first single. I remember last year, [when I was] touring, 'Crank That' would be on the radio every five minutes. I was like, 'Man!' This is exactly what this album is gonna do: straight takeover! I did production on this one. I accepted a lot of beats from underground cats on this album. I just shoot my e-mail out on the hip sites. I play off by ear, not off who's doing it. I like music."

Soulja said he wasn't going to reveal the title of the first single yet because of biters, but he did say that the song will not debut on radio. The unveiling of its video will be the first time we hear it. The album is called iSouljaBoy, and it's an ode to today's technology, like iTunes. What did you expect? Soulja Boy Tell'em is new, fresh, current and — God bless him — young.

Source

Why is this bullshit continuing?!

2008-07-30T09:47:00.000-04:00

R+B star USHER is proud to have welcomed his first child at the age of 29 - because he wants to be young and healthy while raising his kids.

The singer's wife Tameka Foster gave birth to the couple's first baby Usher Raymond V in November (07) and they hope to expand their family in the future.

And Usher is delighted to have become a father in his twenties.

He tells People.com, "That's something to be proud of. I'm so proud to be a father by the time I'm 30. I'd hate to be 80 years old and not be able to run with my kids. I need to still be able to do back flips when they're in high school!"

And Usher admits that his eight-month-old son is already copying his dance moves.

He adds, "(He is) already trying (to do flips). He's a pull-up master."

2008-07-30T09:39:00.000-04:00

Cash Money Records’ CEO rapper Bryan “Birdman” Williams pleaded not guilty to marijuana possession charges during a preliminary hearing yesterday (July 29) in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Williams and 15 others were originally charged with possession of marijuana, after police stopped his RV last November on Interstate 81 for making an improper lane change, which forced a tractor trailer into the emergency lane.

A search of the vehicle allegedly uncovered a pound of marijuana in the RV’s trash can, as well as a number of guns.

Williams, his brother Ronald “Slim” Williams, an 18-year-old woman and 13 other people were charged with possession of more than a ½ of marijuana.

In subsequent interviews after his arrest, Williams, who was on the road promoting his album 5 Star G, admitted to possessing marijuana but denied possessing a pound.

Yesterday, three of the group member also charged with possession of marijuana failed to appear in court and bench warrants were promptly issued for their arrests.

Williams and the group are slated to go to trial in October.

Source: AP

2008-07-30T09:21:00.000-04:00

TI recently spoke with Cincinnati's #1 Night show host Don Juan Fasho of 101.1 The WIZ-FM. During the interview, TI goes on to say that since he is the reason for all of Shawty Lo's income this year he's gonna "see if he can claim him as a dependent on his taxes!

Source: Style Razzi

Even though TIP has a point, I still do not understand why he is continuing to give Shawty old ass Lo more attention then he deserves! T.I. needs to focus on his new LP before they have to pushed it back again!

2008-07-30T08:40:00.000-04:00

Turns out Dr. Dre influenced the USA Olympic basketball as much as Dr. J.

The Team traveled to China in style over the weekend thanks to Dr. Dre and LeBron James.The Cleveland Cavaliers star bought the entire team Beats by Dr. Dre headphones for the flight.

Source: TMZ

Those headphones cost $350 a piece! It must be real nice to spend money like that!

2008-07-30T08:04:00.000-04:00

Last night, Chris Brown, Julianne Hough and Ne-Yo Debut Remade Wrigley’s Gum Jingles - Show took place at the Nokia Theatre in New York City, NY. Above is a picture of Akon, Jay-Z, Steve Stoute and Red Cafe. (who? I know)

Jay-Z checking out Steve's kicks!

Chris Brown

Is it me or Chris Brown celebrity has grow even more in the last year?

Ne-Yo and Alesha Renee of BET

Dawn Richards of Danity Kane

Yesterday, Several Celebs visited the TRL studios in New York City, NY. Above is a picture of LL Cool J.

Big Boi also dropped by!

2008-07-29T16:39:00.000-04:00

Earlier Today, Chris Brown, Julianne Hough and Ne-Yo Debut Remade Wrigley’s Gum Jingles took place at the Nokia Theater in New York City, NY.

Chris Breezy!

Ne-Yo

2008-07-29T14:57:00.000-04:00

R+B singer NE-YO has slammed the media for rewarding the bad behavior of troubled celebrities rather than focusing on their talents.

The 28-year-old Closer hitmaker is proud he's managed to dodge negative press throughout his singing career - but admits he's shocked that his fellow musicians are showered with media attention resulting from arrests, affairs and drug abuse.

He says, "Image is the most difficult thing. Back in the day, you were judged off your music, or how many hits you had or the quality of your music.

Now it's what celebrity you're dating, or how many times you've been arrested in a year, or what drugs you're doing. That's what gets you the cover of a magazine."

2008-07-29T14:17:00.000-04:00

Fans can’t wait for the return of Scion’s “Live Metro” concert series when it heads back to the South this August with chart-topping headliner Bun B, from the famed hip-hop duo UGK (Underground Kingz). Orgone will join Bun B to get the crowd swaying with its soul, funk and Afro beats, while “The Rub” founder DJ Ayres will provide an eclectic mix of hip-hop, house, bass, and reggae to keep the party going all night long.

“Live Metro” events signify Scion’s commitment to the urban music-minded community through live tours that travel nationwide to select markets.

Upcoming Scion “Live Metro” dates and locations:

August 18, 9:30 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.: Raleigh at Cat’s Cradle
300 E. Main St., Carrboro, NC 27510
August 19, 9:30 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.: Atlanta at The Loft
1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30309
August 20, 9:30 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.: Houston at Warehouse Live
813 St. Emanuel St., Houston, TX 77003
August 22, 9:30 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.: Austin at The Parish
214 E. Sixth St., Austin, TX 78701

To check out this free event, attendees must be 21 or older and RSVP at www.scion.com/livemetro.

2008-07-29T12:05:00.000-04:00

Originally due Aug. 19, Young Jeezy's new CTE/Def Jam album, "The Recession," will now arrive Sept. 2.

In support, Jeezy will kick off a three-week promo tour Aug. 10 in Houston.

The new album's first single, "Put On," sits at No. 7 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs tally. "The Recession" is the follow-up to 2006's "The Inspiration," which has sold 1.2 million copies to-date, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Here are Young Jeezy's tour dates:

Aug. 10: Houston (Arena Theatre)
Aug. 12: Dallas (House of Blues)
Aug. 13: New Orleans (House of Blues)
Aug. 15: Detroit (Plan)
Aug. 18: Chicago (House of Blues)
Aug. 22: Norfolk, Va. (NorVa)
Aug. 23: Cleveland (House of Blues)
Aug. 26: New York, NY (Blender Theatre)
Aug. 29: Jacksonville, Fla. (Plush)
Aug. 30: Tampa, Fla. (Jannus Landing)
Sept. 2: Atlanta (Tabernacle)

2008-07-29T10:52:00.000-04:00

I am so confused right now! Lil Kim, Yung Joc and Queen Pen was spotted in NYC nightclub recently looking very Trick a Treatish! The sad thing about this picture is that they all think that they are doing something and they aint doing shit!

The other day, Andira's AKA "A-Boogie's" Sweet 16 Bash @ Antun's took place in Hicksville, NY. Above is a picture of Juelz "A" Santana. Word is Juelz is in the studio working on his new LP and the lead single could be out as every as September!

What happen to her LP? That's right...no one cares!

Pics vis Kurt Flirt and Datzwhatzup