JR, The Black Entertainment Guide: March 2011

Chris Brown completes the Comeback

Thursday, March 31, 2011

By The Music Scoop
JR Staff Writer

Two years ago, Chris Brown seemingly committed career suicide when he got into a public altercation with Rihanna. At the time, the two were the ultimate "it" couple. But, once it was revealed how abusive their relationship was, the media immediately turned against their former favorite, Chris Brown.

Radio stations began taking Brown's songs out of their rotation and editing his part out of other songs. Making matters worse, Brown had to release an album the same year. Chris Brown accused retail giant, Walmart, of also taking sides, not even showing his CD when it was for sale.

Chris Brown decided it would be best for him to take some time off and prepare his comeback. Brown hit the mixtape scene and recorded "Dueces" and "No Bullshit." Those two songs have been major hits for Brown and opened the door for a comeback. The song, which has been editied to the new title of "No BS," is currently dominating the radio, along with his "Look at Me Know" single.

The song, which features Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne, is very fitting. Having been at the lowest of lows for over a year, Chris Brown pulled himself up from the dirt and rebuilt his career. Brown's latest album, F.A.M.E., debuted at number one on Billboard. When his album debuted on the top of the charts, the impossible Chris Brown comeback immediately became possible. Chris Brown is back on top and bigger than he ever was before.

NeNe Leakes does not want to see Kim Zolciak's baby

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Ever since the start of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," there has been a feud between NeNe Leakes and Kim Zolciak. The women have attempted to put their feud behind them several times. In 2009, the ladies faked a makeout scene and uploaded it to the internet.

However, when the 2009 season premiered, the two were back to being rivals. Last season, NeNe Leaked and Kim Zolciak tried very hard to be friends. For most of the season, they treated each other fairly. But, their feud re-emerged when Kim accused NeNe of being jealous of her success.

The old feelings reared its ugly head right when Kim Zolciak had a performance in Miami. On the tour bus, NeNe nearly hit Kim, but she was pulled back by Kandi Burruss. In the time since the reunion show, there have been rumors of the two women calling another truce. There were also rumors of the show removing NeNe Leakes because of her attitude.

Leakes has confirmed she will remain on the show, but her feud with Zolciak is still ongoing. Kim Zolciak said NeNe Leakes has problems and she does not care if she ever sees her again. In response, Leakes said she, too, does not care if she sees Zolciak again. She went on to say she does not ever care to see the pregnant Zolciak's child when she has it. Her pregnancy will be one of the focuses of the upcoming season of the show when it returns.

Beyonce teams up with DJ Switch for New Album

By The Music Scoop
JR Staff Writer

Having been away from the studio for three years, Beyonce is preparing her third studio album. Her last album, I Am... Sasha Fierce, was a commercial success, but panned by critics. For her next album, Beyonce has decided to change things up on many levels.

As she prepares her next album, Beyonce has officially cut business ties with her father, Matthew Knowles. Knowles has been her manager ever since she first landed in the game. It was the guidance of her father that helped make Beyonce into the star she is.

Even when she married Jay-Z, Beyonce stayed under the management of her father. But, with his clientle dwindling and his influence waning, Beyonce decided to cut ties. Currently, she is unsigned, but it is highly likely she ends up signing a management deal with Roc Nation. Jay-Z founded the company around the same time he married Beyonce.

For her untitled third album, Beyonce is turning to DJ Switch for production. More information on the upcoming album from Beyonce will be revealed in the coming months.

Katy Perry ft. Kanye West - "ET"

Wiz Khalifa believes in Amber Rose relationship

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

When Amber Rose began dating Wiz Khalifa, no one took the relationship seriously. Following her split from Kanye West, Rose began spending time with several different men. Not many believed she had actually fallen for Wiz Khalifa.

However, many assumed Amber Rose had started seeing Wiz Khalifa because he was hot. Having just released "Black & Yellow," Khalifa was one of the biggest new rappers in the game. His single was so popular, the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL used it as their anthem throughout their season.

With all of the naysayers, Wiz Khalifa has decided to directly address his relationship with Amber Rose for the first time. Despite what the media says, Wiz Khalifa believes his relationship with Amber Rose can last for years. The Pittsburgh rapper revealed he does have true feelings for her, aside from her looks. He said they are also friends, outside of being lovers. All they do is crack jokes and have fun the entire time they are with each other. Wiz Khalifa said he knows when he is winning, no Charlie Sheen intended.

Nicki Minaj said her life will Never be the Same after meeting Simon Cowell

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

For most of last week, Nicki Minaj was rumored to be a part of a new Simon Cowell television pilot, "The X Factor." Cowell was able to pull L.A. Reid away from Def Jam to be one of the judges for the show. Rumors suggested Nicki Minaj had agreed to become another judge for the show.

Simon Cowell has several projects planned for 2011-2012 and he does want to work with Nicki Minaj. Over the past year, she has taken it upon herself to become a superstar. A year ago, Nicki Minaj had just reached superstar status. Nicki Minaj has had several meetings with Cowell.

After meeting with Simon Cowell, Nicki Minaj revealed she has had a longtime crush on him. She said her dream date was with Cowell and it happened during their meeting. During the meeting, Nicki Minaj told the former "American Idol" jude her life would never be the same. While she has met all kinds of men since taking over the rap game, none of them can compare to Simon Cowell.

Nicki Minaj says she is serious when she says her life will never be the same since she met Simon Cowell.

"The Game" Season Finale (Full Episode)

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian finally land Reality Show

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

When Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian wed, it was a reality show in the making. Initially, the family of famed attorney, Rober Kardashian, the Kardashians have become known for their role in reality television. In 2007, critics said reality television was on its last leg. It was then when the Kardashians breathed new life into the genre.

Partnering with Ryan Seacrest and E!, the Kardashians have slowly taken over the network's schedule. Initially, the only show on E! with the Kardashians was "Keeping up with the Kardashians." The network now has spin-offs, "Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami" and "Khloe & Kim Take New York," the travel shows for the girls.

With Lamar Odom being a star for the Los Angeles Lakers, the most-popular team in the NBA and the two-time defending champions and Khole Kardashian rising to become a sex symbol, it was only a matter of time before they landed a show with E!. Again, Ryan Seacrest will be the executive producer of the show and the show will premiere right when "Khole & Kim Take New York" ends. This will be Lamar Odom's first time actually starring in a reality show, while he has made many cameo appearances on the other Kardashian reality shows.

Evelyn Lozada will be on "Basketball Wives" season three

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

Before "Basketball Wives," not too many people knew too much about Evelyn Lozada. Her claim to fame was the ex-fiance` of former superstar, Antoine Walker. Walker, himself, had been in the media after he blew his entire fortune on bad business deals and an excessive lifestyle. This led to Lozada leaving Walker.

Evelyn Lozada has been separated from Walker for some time and has been with several high-profile men since. Her relationship with football star, Chad Ochocinco, was documented on the last season of her show, "Basketball Wives." After getting engaged to Ochocinco, there were rumors of the couple moving to E! for a new show.

Lozada has issues with several of the cast members on the show for various reasons. While she is on good terms with Shaunie O'Neal, many of the other ladies dislike Evelyn. Because of this, she was considering not returning to do the third season of "Basketball Wives." With the second season just winding down, filming for the third season has already started.

Recently, Shaunie O'Neal posted on Twitter that she was filming the third season of "Basketball Wives" with her friends, Evelyn Lozada and Jennifer. This confirms Evelyn Lozada will remain on the show, at least through the third season. It is still possible that she could leave and do another series on E! with her new fiance`, Chad Ochocinco.

Rihanna says she has no relationship with Chris Brown

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Ever since the media ended Rihanna and Chris Brown's turbulent relationship, they have been trying to put them back together. It was only a matter of months before rumors began of Rihanna missing Chris Brown. However, during this time, she had started a then-budding romance with Drake.

Rihanna's career suffered slightly from her fight with Brown, but she quickly rebounded. Being a part of Jay-Z's Roc Nation company, he found ways to spin her image. Rihanna was back to topping the charts before the end of the career. Still, the stories about Chris Brown refuse to go away.

While she lifted the restraining order Los Angeles County placed against Chris Brown, Rihanna says she is not interested in getting back with him. Despite what she says, gossip sites continue linking the couple. Last summer, Chris Brown recorded a song, "Deuces," which told exactly how he felt about getting back with Rihanna and even boasted about some of his new conquests.

Regardless of how hard they try, the media continiously puts Rihanna and Chris Brown together. Tired of all the rumors, Rihanna recently spoke out. Speaking with Rolling Stone, Rihanna said she has no contact with Chris Brown on any level. Rihanna said she her lifting the restraining order does not mean they will suddenly make up with each other, or even speak to each other again. The reason she lifted the restraining order was so Brown could move on with his life and continue his career, a restraining order limits him from being at the same places as her, so she helped him out.

Rihanna's kindness is not her way of saying she would like to reconnect with Chris Brown.

Carmelo Anthony struggling in New York

By Sports Authority
JR Staff Writer

The free agency period of 2010 was all of the talk in the NBA from the 2008 season until LeBron James bolted to Miami. In most of the conversations, the talk revolved around James possibly leaving Cleveland for New York. If the Knicks could not land him, their focus would shift to Dwyane Wade.

There was not much discussion about what New York would do if they could not land Wade, either. However, this was all cleared up when Amare Stoudemire signed there. But, it was clear Stoudemire was not the final piece for the Knicks. They began targeting Carmelo Anthony.

Carmelo Anthony had built the Denver Nuggets from a perennial loser into a contender over the span of seven years, gaining respect in the NBA. Even with LeBron James' powerful dunks, he could not lead his Cleveland Cavaliers to the playoffs until his third year. Carmelo Anthony and the Nuggets suited up for the playoffs every year, regardless of their opponents.

But, after seven years and no championships, Carmelo Anthony announced he would not re-sign with his longtime Nuggets when his contract expired. Instead, he would be looking to join another superstar on another team. Mid-season, the Denver Nuggets were in the middle of a playoff run, but had no chance to breaking into the top four. Anthony was highly disappointed and the Nuggets opted to trade him before he left them with nothing.

When Carmelo Anthony joined Amare Stoudemire and the New York Knicks, there was immediately discussion about how good they automatically became. Some said the Knicks were as good, if not better, than the revamped Miami Heat, with their big three. This talk intensified when the Knicks rebounded from a 15-point hole to defeat the Heat in Miami in Anthony's first trip to South Beach with New York. But, wins have been few and far between since their statement victory.

The move to New York has not bothered Carmelo Anthony's skills. He has continued to put up the big numbers for the Knicks. But, when it comes to wins, New York is struggling. Before the trade, the Knicks were, at one point, close to breaking into the top four in the Eastern Conference. Now, they are close to finding themselves battling with the Indiana Pacers and Charlotte Bobcats for the final playoff spot in the east.

Lil Jon donates "Celebrity Apprentice" earnings to Children's Home

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

Nearly a decade ago, Lil Jon rose from seemingly nowhere to take over the rap game. T.I. had labeled himself the King of the South and teamed up with Lil Jon. Jon was also from Atlanta and he also called himself a king. For those who remember, Lil Jon was the King of Crunk.

Lil Jon had grown so popular he had his own line of drink, which was called 'Crunk Juice.' The Atlanta producer had risen to become a force in the game. He signed E-40 and helped him rise to mainstream fame for the first time in his fifteen year career. But, his 2006 run would prove to be his last.

It was not until Donald Trump called on Lil Jon did most fans realize the game had been missing something. Most of the post-2006 songs on the radio were lacking Lil Jon's trademark sounds of "WHAT!" and "OK!" Lil Jon turned heads on Trump's "Celebrity Apprentice" series because of his sharp business acumen.

Many failed to realize how skilled of a businessman Lil Jon actually is. While wearing the goofy clothes and making outrageous sounds, Lil Jon was making an incredible amount of money. Most of his profits went back into his BME label, which had several artists signed under him. Lil Jon used the same business tactics for "Celebrity Apprentice" and did well in the contest. His team recently won and Lil Jon pocketed a total of $40,000 for being a part of the team.

Already rich, Lil Jon took these earnings and donated them to a children's home in Decatur, Georgia.

Will Beyonce sign with Roc Nation?

By The Music Scoop
JR Staff Writer

Throughout her career, Beyonce has been under the guidance of her father, Matthew Knowles. Once Knowles discovered the talent his dauther possessed, he gave up his corporate job in order to become a record executive. Through her success with Destiny's Child, Matthew Knowles built a small empire.

But, ever since Destiny Child's 2005 breakup, the empire has been crumbling. First, Beyonce left his Music World record label, doing direct business with Columbia Records. Next, the other members of Destiny's Child left his label. Recently, Kelly Rowland was the final Destiny's Child artist to leave Music World.

Ever since she made her relationship with Jay-Z public, there have been questions of how long it would take Beyonce to become one of his artists. Before Jay-Z left Roc-A-Fella Records, there were rumors stating Beyonce would join her boyfriend at Def Jam. But, when Jay-Z created Roc Nation and partnered with Sony for distribution, it seemed as if Beyonce would soon make a move.

Outside of simply being a record label, Roc Nation is also a management company. Through the management section of the company, Roc Nation is behind Rihanna, Ne-Yo, and many other chart-topping artists in the game. With Beyonce leaving her father's Music World Entertainment, is it possible she will soon be setting up shop with Jay-Z and his Roc Nation?

Chris Brown debuts on top with "F.A.M.E."

By The Music Scoop
JR Staff Writer

In the end, Chris Brown got the last laugh, despite all of the drama he has gone through with the media. Brown was once the darling of the public eye. But, his highly-publicized spat with Rihanna left him without the support of the media or the fans. There was a time, not too long ago, when radio stations refused to play his songs.

Chris Brown decided to take a step back, instead of staying in the public eye. Brown chose to record a mixtape in 2010, instead of deciding to put out another album. The mixtape included the song, "Deuces," which would become the number one single on the Billboard Hot 100. The success of "Deuces" laid the groundwork for F.A.M.E.

Following the release of "Deuces," his other mixtape single, "No Bullshit," has also become a radio hit. But, his major hit single has been his Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes-assisted "Look At Me Now." In spite of all the negative media attention he has received, Chris Brown's music has been speaking for itself. The questions he was asked on "Good Morning America" caused him to lose it, but his success makes up for it.

Brown's fourth studio album has been a major rebound from his last album. F.A.M.E. debuted at number one in the midst of stiff competition. The album has sold 271,000 copies during its first week of sales.

Jennifer Lopez releases Lil Wayne-assisted "I'm Into You" single

By The Music Scoop
JR Staff Writer

When she first made it big, Jennifer Lopez made music, which catered to the urban audience. But, when she began landing major Hollywood roles, her style in music changed. Many of her early fans said Jennifer Lopez only made black music when her career was on the line.

A little over ten years ago, Jennifer Lopez was posting chart-topping hit after chart-topping hit. She met Irv Gotti, then a powerful executive for Def Jam and head of Murder Inc. Gotti was behind many of the top hits from 1999 to 2004. Lopez linked with him at his peak.

Immediately, Jennifer Lopez was paired with Ja Rule and they charted multiple hits. But, after her album went platinum, Lopez returned to Hollywood. Ja Rule would soon pair with Ashanti and post more hits. In 2002, Jennifer Lopez returned to music and teamed up with LL Cool J for her "All I Have" hit and also released "Jenny From the Block."

Several years have passed since Jennifer Lopez last released an album. She recorded with Fabolous a few years ago for her "Get Right" single, but she has been focusing on her family in recent years. Now considered one of the older stars in the game, Jennifer Lopez has nearly been forgotten. Recently, Jennifer Lopez has been working on new music, while still paying close attention to hip hop. Like most hip hop fans, J. Lo has been taken by Lil Wayne, saying she is his biggest fan.

Quickly, Jennifer Lopez reached out to Lil Wayne and the result was their "I'm Into You" single. The song has been heavily discussed for days. However, no one has heard the song... until today. Earlier today, the first single from Lopez' Love? album was released and Lil Wayne has a cameo.

Beyonce leaves Matthew Knowles' management

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

By The Music Scoop
JR Staff Writer

During the mid-1990s, Matthew Knowles had a dream of building a music empire. Behind his daughter, Beyonce and her friends, he accomplished this feat. Destiny's Child soon became the top girl group on the charts. Knowles was hailed as the modern-day Joe Jackson.

However, ever since his peak in 1999, Matthew Knowles has been on a steady decline. Initially, Destiny's Child, and all of the girls, were signed to his Music World label. But, one by one, each of the girls left the label. Beyonce left Music World in 2008 and Kelly Rowland left earlier this month.

While Beyonce has long departed the Music World label, she has remained a part of his management company. All of this has also changed. Jay-Z launched Roc Nation in 2008 and established a distribution deal with Sony, Beyonce's label. It seemed as if it was only a matter of time before Beyonce was soon added to the Roc Nation label.

Aside from simply music, Roc Nation also manages several of the top artists, including Rihanna, Kanye West, and Ne-Yo. Beyonce will possibly be added to the roster of Roc Nation's management.

Chrissy Lampkin discusses marrying Jim Jones

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

For years, Jim Jones has been one of the biggest names in the rap game. He has built the persona as the businessman-turned-rapper who had all of the women in the club. But, behind the scenes, Jones has had one woman by his side and has remained faithful. The world is starting to get to know Chrissy Lampkin.

Some women would argue that Chrissy Lampkin has it all. She has a beautiful home and loving children. Along with her children and her home, she is also very wealthy. But, Chrissy Lampkin is lacking one thing in her life, a husband. Jim Jones has been her boyfriend for years, but she is not his wife.

Lampkin proposed to Jim Jones and she discusses this on her new reality show, "Love & Hip Hop." Jones said he is not ready to get married, at this point. However, he does love her and has no intention on leaving Chrissy Lampkin. While he lives the fast life, he needs something stable in his life and Chrissy is the stablility he needs.

Chrissy Lampkin says she does believe Jim Jones will eventually marry her. Lampkin said she proposed to her boyfriend to prove how much she loves him. Even though she did not receive a definite answer, she is staying with him because she loves him so much. Having been with Jim Jones since 2004, Chrissy Lampkin does not picture her life without him in it. But, she does hope he Jim Jones will have a title bigger than boyfriend in her life, husband.

Maino reveals attraction to Rihanna

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Throughout her career, Rihanna has attracted several men. Due to the career she chose, Rihanna has been linked to several men in the business. However, she has only admitted to dating two of them. But, she has attracted many other men, along the way.

When she burst onto the scene, in 2005, Rihanna attracted men because of her innocent look. Initially, Rihanna was considered one of the "good girls" in the game. Her lyrics left much mystery into the type of girl Rihanna was, hence the album, A Girl Like Me.

Following the release of that album, Rihanna upset Def Jam and her corporate sponsors when she cut her hair. The move was considered career suicide. However, it was the best move she ever made and it gave birth to her A Good Girl Gone Bad phase.

Rihanna now attracts men because of her "bad girl" persona. New York rapper, Maino, has become the latest man to reveal his attraction to Rihanna. The rapper said Rihanna was a "bad bitch," saying she has an incredible body. While Maino admits Rihanna is not perfect, he said her nasty mouth more than makes up for anything she lacks, physically.

Renaldo Price to perform at Kandi Burruss' "The All White Affair"

By The Music Scoop
JR Staff Writer

The climb has steadily continued for Renaldo Price, even though he still has a long way to go. For Price, he believes the journey is just as important as the destination. What started out as a dream has had him all over the place, as it becomes reality. Price has been everywhere from board meetings to a spot on "American Idol."

While he is currently preparing for the official release of his long-awaited EP, A Man Like Me, Renaldo Price is performing all over the nation. Following his successful performance in Los Angeles, Price has landed another major gig. The Louisiana singer will be performing at an event hosted by Kandi Burruss.

Burruss was a member of Xcape and was a major R&B star during the 1990s. For most of the 2000s, Kandi Burruss was considered a star of the past. But, her career was revived when she agreed to star in the Bravo series, "The Real Housewives of Atlanta." Through the show, Burruss has shown people how she has still been successful, behind the scenes, through her business ventures.

Renaldo Price will be a part of one of her ventures, "The All White Affair." The event will take place in Baton Rogue, Louisiana. The performance will take place on May 21, 2011. Not only will Renaldo Price be there, but his entire team will also be supporting him during this performance.

Jay-Z wins case against David Ortiz

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Recently, Jay-Z was able to celebrate another victory in the business arena. However, this time around, he did not land another multi-million dollar deal. Instead, he ended a trademark dispute involving his famous club, 40/40.

In 2003, Jay-Z became the first rapper to launch an upscale nightclub, which he named the 40/40 Club. The sports bar was located in Manhattan. Immediately, the club built a large following with celebrity guests.

Because of Jay-Z's NBA connections, many of the top stars in the league, such as LeBron James, often visit the club. Sports stars from other leagues also frequent the club. David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox has been among the baseball stars spotted at the 40/40.

Despite being well aware of Jay-Z's 40/40 Club, David Ortiz launched his own club, of the same name, in his native country, Dominican Republic. Ever since late 2009, Jay-Z and Ortiz have been in court battling over the name. Ortiz has frequently stated he had no idea Jay-Z's club was also named 40/40. The near two-year beef was settled when Jay-Z's lawyer contacted Ortiz and said a deal was made, in principle.

Initially, the two titans were to face off in court.

50 Cent and Robert DeNiro reunite for "Freelancers" film

Monday, March 28, 2011

By The Film Critic
JR Staff Writer

In 2008, 50 Cent proved his Hollywood star power when he starred alongside Robert DeNiro in the film, Righteous Kill. 50 Cent starring with DeNiro shocked fans who though he was washed up. Together, they shocked fans when they appeared on the VIBE cover together.

Three years have passed since Righteous Kill and the two stars have gone their separate ways. 50 Cent has been working on several new projects over the past few years. The rapper has his own film company, which has been putting together several films. 50 is currently marketing his Things Fall Apart film.

Jessy Terrero is one of the most-respected filmmakers in the hip hop industry. He was the mastermind by the cult classic, Soul Plane. Before venturing into full-length films, Terrerro produced several of the most-memorable music videos. This includes 50 Cent's 2003 hit with G-Unit, "Stunt 101." Following the success of the video, Terrerro produced several other films for G-Unit, forging a friendship with 50 Cent. Over the years, Jessy Terrero has continued to expand and he is currently working on his Freelancers film and has put together an all-star cast.

Terrero was able to reunite 50 Cent and Robert DeNiro for his upcoming cop drama.

The Truth about Randy Jones and JR

By JR Staff

Struggling filmmaker, Randy Jones, has been making several posts online claiming to be the owner of the JR site, which has been running for a year now. Contrary to what Jones wants the public to think, JR is a fully-owned entity of TBT Entertainment Group, LLC. and licensed under the company. In 2001, JR was launched as a magazine to promote Randy Jones' film ventures.

However, the magazine only has one issue put out, to date. In 2009, TBT Entertainment Group contacted the filmmaker and a disastrous partnership was soon created. Originally, the idea was to revive the print version of JR Magazine. TBT Entertainment Group would provide the written articles and would design the magazine, Jones was to handle the printing costs.

Breaching the contract in place, Randy Jones refused to print the magazine, leaving Tevan Savage, the CEO of TBT Entertainment Group out of a substantial amount of money. Despite sticking TBT, no charges were filed and the partnership continued until the summer of 2010. A decision was made that JR would be fully owned and operated by Tevan Savage and TBT Entertainment Group, but Randy Jones could continue to market the site.

During the summer of 2010, Tevan Savage and Randy Jones were supposed to team up to officially launch the Royal Gear clothing line. Doing his part, Savage brought in designer Rudy Mardy to design the new products and Jones was to handle the initial printing costs. Jones openly lied to Savage about his business dealings, saying he had covered the printing costs, fully aware that he had not paid for a single shirt.

When confronted over his wrongdoings, Randy Jones boasted of how he did not have to do anything he did not want to do, threatening Tevan Savage (at the time a minor when Jones was 39) over the phone. As the argument ensued, Jones said "I am not dependable." The aspiring filmmaker also said contracts were not binding and that he was not going to abide by the deal, so it was officially terminated.

Jones did not have copyrights in place for either JR, which has been renamed to JR, The Black Entertainment Gudie, nor did he have copyrights in place for Royal Gear. TBT Entertainment Group, with the help of silent investors, copyrighted all of the TBT-owned subsidiaries. Randy Jones is a liar and a perpetrator who made big promises, but never delivered.

Randy Jones has never lifted one finger to type on word on any article that has appeared on this site over the past year, nor did he put any work in on the previous JR sites. Jones simply rode the bandwagon and now he is trying to take credit for something he has had no part in. TBT Entertainment Group aims to maintain a professional appearance at all times, but the company will not be disrespected in any way, shape, or form.

Randy Jones works as a security guard in New York City, during his free time, he makes films. He is a businessman in name only. Jones regularly wears a suit, but he does not know the first thing about running a business. However, he is familiar with fast-talking and lying to those who trust him. Randy Jones is a regular practice of bad business who cheated his own partner.

JR, The Black Entertainment Guide has featured contributions from Mario Tolliver, Tirrell Hill, and currently is helmed by Mr. Hollywood, The Music Scoop, TV Insider, Sports Authority, and The Film Critic. None of these names are associated with Randy Jones. For those who read the site, he is simply a reader like the rest of you and nothing more.

Randy Jones, if you have the opportunity to read this, leave Tevan Savage and TBT Entertainment Group alone, learn honesty, and move forward with your career, creating products of your own. When it comes down to it, this man just wants to look big without putting in the big work. Everyone who is a part of this company has put in work in some form, Randy Jones did not and he is not a part of this company and not a part of JR, The Black Entertainment Guide.

The man cannot even spell correctly and barely makes out full sentences. His level of comprehension is not capable of creating the articles regularly posted on JR.

Paris Hilton excited about Lil Wayne interview

Friday, March 25, 2011

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Over the past few days, Paris Hilton has been accused of making racist remarks. It was said that she once said she would never touch a black man, let alone date one. The statement was supposedly made by Hilton during her teenage years. Obviously, Paris Hilton no longer feels this way.

Paris Hilton turned heads a few years ago, when photos were leaked of her partying with Diddy. Around the same time, there was footage of Hilton being draped all over 50 Cent. Over the years, it is safe to say Paris Hilton has gotten over her dislike of black men. Her men of choice happen to be rappers from the way it looks.

Hilton is much like other white women around the United States, she has an obsession with Lil Wayne. Recently, she landed the opportunity of a lifetime. Her blog landed an interview with the famed rapper. Having never interviewed Lil Wayne before, Paris Hilton was a little bit nervous, but she was able to get over it.

Following the interview, Paris Hilton said she could not wait to see how it turned out. She said Wayne was so sweet, smart, and funny. Hilton also said Lil Wayne was very talented and that she is one of his biggest fans.

Xzibit returns to TV in FOX drama

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

Initially, Xzibit was the bad boy of the rap game. He was hand-picked by Dr. Dre to take over gangsta rap. X to the Z, as he calls himself, was featured in videos by Snoop Dogg and other legends from the West. When Dr. Dre began working on the second album from Eminem, Xzibit was pushed to the side.

Following his 2000 hit, "X," Xzibit was unable to provide the game with another hit single. Soon, he was forgotten and named another one hit wonder. While most fans had forgotten Xzibit, apparently MTV had not. Xzibit was cast as the host for their experimental series, "Pimp my Ride."

Over the next five years, Xzibit proved not to be the bad guy he portrayed himself to be. Instead, he was actually a geniunely funny guy. Quickly, Xzibit became the face of MTV, as they did minor promotional work on his albums. Despite his attempts to stay in the rap game, Xzibit's claim to fame soon became "Pimp my Ride."

In 2009, the ride officially ended and Xzibit has had roles on other shows. He has made appearances on the ratings monster "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." Now, Xzibit has landed a more secure gig with FOX on their upcoming fall drama, Weekends at Bellvue. Xzibit will be playing the role of 'Chuck.'

Keri Hilson ft. Chris Brown - "One Night Stand"

Jim Jones talks turning VH1 down

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

By the looks of his rap persona, Jim Jones loves being the center of attention. When his longtime girlfriend, Chrissy Lampkin, revealed the new VH1 series was initially created for Jim Jones, it shocked fans of the rapper. Jim Jones is known for going after Jay-Z on several occasions, mainly for the attention, but he turned VH1 down.

"Love & Hip Hop" premiered on VH1 last week. The show has become another fan favorite. Instead of focusing on Jones and his family, it focuses on the women in hip hop. Former G-Unit songstress, Olivia, along with Fabolous' girlfriend, Emily Bustamante, Somaya Reece, and Lampkin, of course, star on the show.

Jim Jones explained he does love being the center of attention when it comes to the rap game. While he could be a part of a reality show, he could not have it expose his family life. Usually, when a celebrity of his nature lands a reality show, their family life falls apart. Instead, Jones asked VH1 to allow Chrissy Lampkin to have a starring role in the show.

Jones said if they created a show around her and some other women in the hip hop world, he would give the show his full support.

Amber Rose sets the record straight about Chris Brown, Fabolous, and the other men

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Ever since her split from Kanye West, Amber Rose has been on a tear, with different men in the spotlight. Once her breakup from West went public, Amber Rose spent time with Fabolous. Rose has a starring role in the video for "You Be Killin 'Em." Following the video shoot, Fabolous could not stop talking about her body.

There have been rumors of Amber Rose having sex with Fabolous, along with rumors of her dating Amare Stoudemire. The Knicks' star admitted he had feelings for her. But, he said he would not take things father with her. Last month, Wiz Khalifa admitted he was the only man in Amber Rose' life.

Despite the two having a public romance, Wiz Khalifa has been spotted with Cassie. Meanwhile, Amber Rose had a public makeout session with Rosa Acosta. Because of her personality, Amber Rose has been the subject of multiple rumors. She has also been rumored to have relationships with the bad boy of the R&B game, Chris Brown.

Earlier today, Amber Rose vented about these rumors. Saying she is tired of being ridiculed, Rose informed the media she has only slept with two men over the past two years. Everything else she did was either for work or promotional reasons. The only men she has been romantically involved with over the past two years have been Kanye West and Wiz Khalifa.

Nicki Minaj not doing "The X Factor"

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

For most of this past week, there has been discussion of Nicki Minaj joining "The X Factor." It was just yesterday when JR reported of how the show may be using Nicki Minaj's name for extra promotion. Simon Cowell, the executive producer of the series, landed a major coup when L.A. Reid joined the show.

With Nicki Minaj already tied to an upcoming film, named Charge It to the Game, it seemed as if she would also join "X Factor." But, when she was asked about joining the series, Nicki Minaj never gave a direct answer. Yesterday, several sites reported that she was close to agreeing to a lucrative deal.

Apparently, these stories have proven to be false. The latest report says Nicki Minaj will not be a part of the upcoming series, "The X Factor." Because of her hectic music career, the show would have to work around the schedule of Nicki Minaj. Even with her popularity, work has to be done on the set. While the stories do not tell why Nicki Minaj will not be a part of the show, this is most likely the reason. Simon Cowell confirmed there was no meeting between himself and Nicki Minaj. Now, a member of Nicki's team has said she will not be a part of the series.

Willow Smith calls out Chris Brown over "GMA" incident

Thursday, March 24, 2011

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Music newcomer, Willow Smith, has offered her opinion on the actions of Chris Brown. For the second time in two years, Brown has narrowly avoided criminal charges. The Virginia singer had a temper tantrum on the set of "Good Morning America."

Chris Brown has been trying to move past his 2009 public fight with Rihanna. Brown nearly lost his entire career over the situation and he is ready to move on. Each time he is mentioned, the incident is too.

When the question came up on "Good Morning America," Brown lost it. He stormed off the set and went back to his dressing room, demolishing the room. ABC refused to press charges against the singer.

Roc Nation artist, Willow Smith is upset with the entire situation. She does not think Brown should go to prison for his actions at "Good Morning America." However, she is wondering why he is not in prison right now for beating Rihanna in 2009. The comment was posted via Twitter and it was soon removed, as some of the information was incorrect.

50 Cent explains His Attraction to Chelsea Handler

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

For nearly a year, 50 Cent and Chelsea Handler were rumored to be dating each other. Handler revealed 50 Cent had asked her out during the summer of 2009. At the time, she turned him down because she was with someone. Around the same time, 50 Cent said he was too rich to have a girlfriend.

Chelsea Handler announced she was single and wanted 50 Cent if he was still interested. Despite the obvious attraction, both denied having anything more than a friendship. Chelsea Handler is considered by many as one of the most attractive women on television. She is known more for her breasts than anything else.

50 Cent has long been known as a womanizer in the game. He has been linked to several women in the game. But, it was a change of pace for 50 Cent to be with a white woman. For an entire year, they have denied anything more than a friendship. This "friendship" ended on Christmas when Chelsea Handler refused 50 Cent's gifts, which sent him into a depression.

The multimillion dollar deals 50 Cent has pulled off in the months since have cured his rumored broken heart and he is now talking. 50 Cent said he was attracted to Chelsea Handler because of her personality, moreso than her body. The fact that she was down-to-earth is what kept him around her. But, her body happened to be one of the major plusses for 50.

Chris Brown projected to sell over 270,000 copies of "F.A.M.E."

By The Music Scoop
JR Staff Writer

Even with all of the drama, Chris Brown does very well as the bad boy of R&B. Brown entered the game as the ultimate good guy, making music the kids could enjoy. Much of this came from him only being sixteen. But, as he got older, Chris Brown continued to cater to the young audience.

Following his high-profile fight with Rihanna, Chris Brown could no longer pull the "good guy" image off. He attempted to keep the act going, but the sales of his last album halted this. Instead of trying to release another album, Chris Brown hit the mixtape scene. His "Deuces" single introduced the world to the new Chris Brown.

In the days before his F.A.M.E. album came out, Chris Brown has watched a nude photo of him circulate the internet. After being accused of using the photo for self-promotion, Brown lashed out. Later, he was featured on "Good Morning America" and he got highly upset. With all of this going on, Chris Brown has been the center of the media's attention.

The press did not have a negative effect on his music career. F.A.M.E. is projected to sell well over 270,000 copies in its first week. Those sales match all of what 2009's Grafitti sold.

Nicki Minaj confirms "X Factor" rumors

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

Over the past few weeks, Nicki Minaj has been involved in all sorts of rumors. She has been cast for a new film and she is considering taking the role. In the same week, there were rumors of Nicki Minaj also becoming a part of "The X Factor."

Simon Cowell landed a major coup when he lured L.A. Reid away from Def Jam in order to host the show. Cowell thinks it is important to have industry insiders judge the show. He used landing Reid to pursue Nicki Minaj.

Because her name is so popular, many are using Nicki Minaj for things she has nothing to do with. In order to build publicity and hype, Simon Cowell is capable of doing the same thing. But, for the most part, people were looking forward to learning more.

Nicki Minaj confirmed she has been in meetings with Simon Cowell. Her popularity is high and she could help make "The X Factor" into a powerhouse. Aside from that, if her career ever did slip, she could use her television persona to help build back up. However, Nicki Minaj has yet to accept the invite to be a part of the show. Her music career is still very demanding and the show would have to work around her schedule.

Chris Brown apologizes for GMA outburst

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

It appeared to be the start of a new beginning when "Good Morning America" invited Chris Brown to their morning show. First, the singer performed some of his new hits. Following the performance, Brown interviewed with Robin Roberts. Roberts is a big fan of both hip hop and R&B.

Chris Brown has repeatedly stated he is trying to move on with his life and his career. Two years ago, he got into a public altercation with Rihanna. The media has not fully forgiven him for this and the incident is mentioned each time Brown is. His ABC appearance was no different.

While Robin Roberts argues Chris Brown knew he would be asked about Rihanna, she holds no ill will towards him. Rihanna is a hot button topic for Chris Brown. When she was mentioned, Brown flew off the handle and stormed off the set. Back in his dressing room, Brown tore the room to shreds, having a full tantrum.

Fortunately for Chris Brown, ABC did not press charges. Completely opposite, they would like to hold another interview with Chris Brown in the future. Realizing his own part in this situation, Brown offered an apology to ABC and "Good Morning America." Obviously, they accepted his apology and both are ready to move on to new topics.

L.A. Reid leaves Def Jam for "The X Factor"

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

For nearly ten years, L.A. Reid has been running the show over at famed hip hop record label, Def Jam. During his tenure, Def Jam went from a big-time rap record label to focusing on R&B. This change in direction alienated many Def Jam fans. LL Cool J stated it was one of the reasons he ended up leaving the label.

Def Jam, despite the efforts of Kanye West and Rick Ross, has been on a steady decline for some time. Jay-Z stepped down as the CEO of the label and later as an artist. His entire Roc-A-Fella roster followed suit in 2008. When Jay-Z left, most of the Def Jam roster was looking for a way out.

Last summer, 50 Cent hinted at bringing his G-Unit label over to the struggling Def Jam label. Had he signed with Def Jam, the G-Unit roster would currently be posting hits for the label. But, when he opted for more creative control at EMI Records, Def Jam was hit with another blow. Now, with Rick Ross preparing to leave the label, along with Kanye West, L.A. Reid has jumped ship.

Last week, L.A. Reid revealed he was leaving Def Jam to host the new Simon Cowell series, "The X Factor."

Mashonda discusses her Single Life following Swizz Beatz divorce

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

In the eyes of many, Mashonda looked like the bitter ex in her high-profile divorce from Swizz Beatz. The producer almost made it seem as if she wanted him back. In 2009, Swizz Beatz and Mashonda ended their marriage of over ten years. Before the end of the year, Alicia Keys was pregnant with Swizzy's child.

Mashonda immediately began directing insults towards the new family. She went as far as accusing Alicia Keys of trying to take her children from her. Keys said she thought of Swizz Beatz' other children as her own children. Mashonda took this as Keys trying to take her family.

Nearly two years have passed since Mashonda and Swizz Beatz ended things. Mashonda has been trying to put her relationship with the Ruff Ryder in the past. She said she will be happy when she, Swizz Beatz, and Alicia Keys do not have to always be mentioned in the same conversation. Mashonda also made it clear she has options outside of Swizzy.

Recently, Mashonda covered KING magazine and she said she receives plenty of attention from groupies, both male and female. When speaking of her fans, Mashonda said she does not like to call them groupies because they appreciate her. She said she loves everyone, so when male groupies come on to her, she talks to them for a little while. Mashonda said "you never know" when asked if she could take things farther with a new man in her life.

Trey Songz discusses the Sextape Outbreak

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Despite becoming the most intimate man in R&B, Trey Songz has yet to fall victim of nude photos or a sextape. But, other artists, of both genders, around him have not been as successful. Most artists feel having something like that happen to them is embarrassing. Usually, the media picks each move apart and over-hypes the situation.

When things like this happen, other celebrities are often asked how they feel about the situation. Trey Songz has done a wonderful job of staying out of situations like this. The Virginia singer gave his honest opinion on the sextape outbreak, saying he has no right to judge. It is simply one part of becoming famous.

Ray J famously saw his sextape leak in 2006. The leak helped put his name back out there. But, primarily, the tape helped to launch the career of Kim Kardashian. In the time since then, she has become the biggest reality television star in recent years. Chris Brown, a fellow Virginia native, recently saw a nude photo of him leaked to the internet.

While none of this has happened to Trey Songz, he says he knows how to handle the situation. If a sextape or nude photos of him leaked to the public, Trey said he would have no choice but to promote it. He would treat the leak as if it were one of his albums. Many felt Trey Songz poked fun at Chris Brown over his nude photo leak. Despite the two being on good terms, the media has been trying to create a feud between the two artists.

Chris Brown denies using Nude Pic for Album Promotion

By The Music Scoop
JR Staff Writer

Even though he is back in radio rotation, Chris Brown has not been completely forgiven by the media for his incident with Rihanna. The couple has moved on, but certain outlets still focus on it. Brown has stated multiple times he is trying to move on with his life. Chris Brown's newest album, F.A.M.E., is about him moving on.

Only weeks before the release of F.A.M.E., a nude photo of Brown appeared online. Days later, Chris Brown discussed the photo, even sharing it on Twitter. He intended to use the photo to show one of his girlfriends. But, when she shared it online, he decided to be a good sport and play along.

While trying to be the bigger person, many people saw it as Chris Brown trying to promote his upcoming album. By the looks of the photo, it does seem as if Brown was trying to promote his album. But, with two hit singles in rotation, Chris Brown is confident in the sales of his album. Even though he continues to state he is confident, Brown will do anything to avoid the low sales of his last album.

Upset, Chris Brown spoke of his nude picture and how he was not using it for promotion. Chris Brown argued his nude pic was nothing more than a nude pic. He went on to say he is not using his body to promote his album until he does a full pornographic film, which he has no intentions of doing.

Jennifer Hudson says her baby is a little Michael Jackson

Friday, March 18, 2011

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Currently, Jennifer Hudson is happier than she has been in a few years. Immediately after she accomplished her biggest dreams, the Chicago entertainer found herself with the biggest tragedy one could imagine. Her mother and nephew were brutally murdered for no apparent reason.

In the months before the mass murder, Jennifer Hudson had landed a record deal with J Records. The label quickly released her debut album. Her album spawned the summer hit, "Spotlight." The album sold very well and Hudson was nominated for several awards.

But, in the time since October 2008, Jennifer Hudson has been trying to maintain. In 2009, she became engaged to her boyfriend David "Punk" Otunga, of "I Love New York" fame. Months later, Hudson revealed she was pregnant with her first child, David Otunga, Jr. Her son is now a little over a year old.

Jennifer Hudson is currently celebrating her strong relationship with Otunga, Sr. and the release of her second album. Aside from this, she has gone through a dramatic weight loss with Weight Watchers and has been a model mother for her son. Spending time with him, Jennifer Hudson recently revealed she may have the second coming of Michael Jackson on her hands. In an interview with MTV, Hudson said he loves music and often breaks out into dance.

NeNe Leakes and Star Jones find truce

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Ever since she rose to fame on "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," NeNe Leakes has been known for her aggressive attitude. It does not come as much of a shock to discover she is feuding with someone. When she joined "Celebrity Apprentice," most knew it was only a matter of time before she found a rival.

With Omarosa now working in her own ventures, billionaire developer, Donald Trump, has been in need of a new female sidekick. NeNe Leakes has gladly stepped up in order to fill that void. But, Star Jones, a woman with a television history much longer than Leakes', is also in the running. From the start, the media pitted the two ladies against each other.

Throughout most of the filming for the show, Leakes and Jones gave in to what the media wanted and had on-air disputes. In the media, the women have taken turns disrespecting each other. The feud has been the source of much entertainment over the past few weeks, but it has not been entertaining for NeNe Leakes and Star Jones. Many television shows want Leakes in the cast because of her attitude. But, she is also limited because most people think NeNe Leakes has trouble getting along with other people.

Earlier this month, there were rumors of NeNe Leakes possibly being removed from the cast of the popular series, "The Real Housewives of Atlanta." Despite being one of the original cast members of the show, her attitude was too much to bear. Ever since the start, NeNe has had problems with Kim Zolciak, but it was also said that she was going against the executive producers. It was said that if Leakes did not change her attitude, she would find herself ousted from "The Real Housewives of Atlanta." Possibly, because of this, she has been working on her attitude.

After months of feuding with each other, NeNe Leakes and Star Jones have put their differences aside and decided to work on becoming friends. Bigger than everything else, they are two black women and it looks bad when they cannot get along on television. Rumors say this was the main reason the two decided to put an end to their silly feud.

Missy Elliott addresses Keri Hilson rumors

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Two days ago, there were reports of Missy Elliott once having an affair with Keri Hilson. The rumors were started by popular gossip site, Media Takeout. Upon discovering the rumors, Hilson was highly upset. She was angered by the lies and she immediately called the site out.

Ever since she has been so critical of men in both her music and with her statements, many sites have been trying to call Keri Hilson a lesbian. Her last album was titled No Boys Allowed and she said she would never date a rapper. Pair this with the rumors of Missy Elliott dating several women in the game and the stories start.

Missy Elliott has been rumored to have dated Ciara, following her work on the Goodies album. For the past two years, there have been rumors of Ciara and Keri Hilson having a feud. The best way to really get things going is by getting involved with the ex of a major rival. While both women deny their feud and relationships with Missy Elliott, gossip sites hear what they want to hear.

Recently, Missy Elliott addressed the Keri Hilson rumors via Twitter. She said it was funny how she has only met Hilson a few times and there are already rumors of the two having relations. Missy Elliott also used this time to reach out to Keri Hilson. Her hopes are to eventually share a laugh with Miss Keri over the entire situation. In time, this may become a laughable situation, but Keri Hilson is currently far from being amused.

Michelle Obama writing a book

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Throughout Barack Obama's presidency, he has experienced highs and lows. While President Obama's popularity has fluctuated, the popularity of Michelle Obama has remained high. She has received comparions to the late First Lady, Jackie Kennedy. Even members of other political parties love Michelle Obama.

The first African-American First Lady in American history, Obama has made her mark with the children. She has proven to be an excellent mother to her own children. While raising two well-mannered daughters, she has been a positive role model to the children across the world.

Recently, Michelle Obama partnered with Beyonce in order to help out with getting the children active. Over the past decade, or more, children in the United States have been less active and more sedentary. For years, the government has been trying to make the children more active. In 2009, Michelle Obama began working with several children exercise programs in order to get the children active.

Now, Michelle Obama is trying her hand at writing. Currently, the First Lady is writing a book about what she knows. She is not going in-depth about President Obama or politics. Instead, the book will be about her passions, gardening. The book will have ghostwriters helping her put it together. The release of this book will not come until April 2012 and all profits made will end up going to charity.

Rihanna expresses Romantic Interest in Women

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Throughout her career, Rihanna has been tied to several men in the game. Early in her career, there were rumors of Rihanna possibly stealing Jay-Z away from Beyonce. In the time since then, Rihanna started seeing Chris Brown. Their relationship publicly ended in 2009.

Last year, there were rumors of Rihanna dating baseball superstar, Matt Kemp. Initially, the two insisted they were only friends. But, last March, they were revealed as an item when the two met their respective families. Rihanna was very nervous about meeting Matt Kemp's mother.

Around the same time of her relationship with Kemp, Rihanna was rumored to be sleeping with her assistant, Melissa. The two were caught in compromising positions several times in photographs. When asked about her interests, Rihanna insisted she was into men only. But, nearly one year later, Rihanna was rumored to be involved with Nicki Minaj.

Recently, Rihanna was asked about the men in her life. She said she did not want to burst the bubble of men around the world, but she was only into women now. When she revealed this, a news reporter asked if the woman she was into was Nicki Minaj. In response, Rihanna jokingly said she wished she was with Nicki because she has the perfect butt.

Keri Hilson denies Missy Elliott fling

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

A few days ago, Keri Hilson was involved in romantic rumors about her and Missy Elliott. For years, Missy Elliott has been a rumored lesbian. In 2005, there were rumors of Missy having a relationship with Ciara. But, Ciara spoke out and denied having anything besides a business relationship with Missy Elliott.

Recently, Keri Hilson has been relatively tough on the men, as a whole. Last year, she released her second album, which was titled No Boys Allowed. Hilson said she named her album this because she is only interested in men. When asked about possibly dating rappers, Keri Hilson said she stayed away.

The recent stories about Keri Hilson wanting to remain single and staying away from rappers have driven some wild. Gossip site, Media Takeout, released a story to the internet about the "pretty girl" being involved with Missy Elliott. The story spread through the internet like wildfire and many other sites picked up on the news.

Yesterday, Keri Hilson angrily responded to the rumors. She said Media Takeout has no idea what they are talking about. Not only is Keri Hilson not dating Missy Elliott, Hilson does not even know the woman. In the four years she has been in the game, Keri Hilson said she may have seen Missy Elliott a total of two times. Of those two meetings, Keri Hilson said they may have had one small conversation, but they do not even know each other, let alone had an affair.

Diddy to become Hip Hop's first Billionaire

Thursday, March 17, 2011

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

A recent article in Forbes magazine made a bold prediction about hip hop's current cash king. Diddy was the first hip hop businessman to be featured in the renowned business magazine in the 1990s. Years later, he would be joined by Jay-Z, who had surpassed him by 2005.

Diddy has been coming in second to Jay-Z for years, but he regained his title last year. From the start, Diddy had plans of taking the corporate world over and he currently runs several profitable businesses under the Bad Boy umbrella. The company includes film, music, clothing, and restaurants.

Recently, Diddy made new deals, which will bring in more of the profits for himself. He moved his Bad Boy Records from Atlantic Records to a more flexible deal with Interscope Records. While transitioning his record label, Diddy secured more deals with his production company, Bad Boy Films, which produces "Run's House." Aside from his media ventures, Diddy has other investments, which have paid off for him over the past few months. Sean John has continiously been profitable ever since its 1998 launch.

The longevity of Diddy's various businesses have kept him going over the years. At times, he has been behind in the cash kings list, but Diddy seems prepared to win in the long run. Forbes has predicted Diddy is likely to become hip hop's first billionaire.

Gangsta Rap pioneer, Nate Dogg, dead at 41

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

By The Hip Hop Writer
JR Contributing Writer

Gangsta rap lost a true pioneer this morning when Nate Dogg died at the age of 41. Nate Dogg began his career with the upstart Death Row Records. One of the quiet members of the crew, Nate Dogg was in the middle of the biggest beef of all-time.

Despite being a part of some of hip hop's toughest crews, Nate Dogg earned crossover appeal. By the 2000s, Nate was primarily known as Snoop Dogg's sidekick. He has provided hooks for many of the top rappers in the game. In 2007, Nate had a stroke that almost claimed his life.

Earlier today, Nate Dogg's life was officially claimed and the hip hop community is taking the time to mourn him. Rappers who have worked with him have released statements. Read the original article at Hip Hop Vibe.

Houston ft. Chingy, I-20, and Nate Dogg - "I Like That"

Janet Jackson lands deal with Lionsgate Entertainment

By The Film Critic
JR Staff Writer

Four years ago, Tyler Perry reached out to Janet Jackson in order to get her on his Why Did I Get Married? film. The movie went on to be another success for Perry. In 2004, Perry landed a deal with Lionsgate Entertainment and they have promoted and distributed all of his films.

Tyler Perry has built the most-successful black-owned film company. Janet Jackson has been one of Perry's highest-profile employees over the years. Outside of the business, Perry became good friends with Janet Jackson. Around the same time, she broke up with Jermaine Dupri.

Throughout late 2009 and early 2010, there were rumors of the two dating. The rumors proved to be false and Jackson may have had other motives. Perry has made millions for Lionsgate through his company. Janet Jackson has helped Perry make some of his millions. Now, she has spoken directly with Lionsgate Entertainment and she has a deal of her own.

Janet Jackson recently landed a movie deal with Lionsgate. Under the terms of the deal, she has to produce and write one movie for the company. If all goes well, they may enter a long-term partnership.

Rihanna labels her dad a Backstabber

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

For the past few years, tensions have been building between Rihanna and her father. Things recently reached a boiling point and she has taken things public. Ever since her 2009 public fight with former boyfriend, Chris Brown, Rihanna has been upset with her father.

Rihanna said her father is a backstabber because he has gone to the media and told lies about her. She said all of this started when he gave an interview to People about her and Chris Brown. Now, she no longer trusts her father's motives. Rihanna is saddened because she used to love him so much.

The pop star said she questions what she means to her father because she is no longer daddy's little girl. Growing up, Rihanna always counted on her father. Now, he runs and tells the media stories about her in order to make money. Rihanna always expected betrayal, but she never expected it to come from her own father.

This situation is very strange for Rihanna because her father is a part of her. She continues to wonder how he could do such a thing to her. Regardless of what she felt, Rihanna has cut all ties from her father, Ronald Fenty.

Chris Brown addresses Nude Photos

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Last month, Chris Brown ran into a bit of a problem when a nude photo of him leaked to the internet. It was a photo of him fresh out of the shower. Many assumed it was intended for one of his girlfriends.

Apparently, the woman who received the photo had something bigger on her mind. While she may only have a few dates with Brown, she could make quick cash off the photo. The photo was leaked to the internet.

In the middle of his comeback, a nude photo leaking to the internet was bad publicity for Chris Brown. Instead of focusing on his problems, Brown ignored them. The result was his "Look at me Now" single taking off.

With over a month passing, Chris Brown has finally addressed the rumors. He confirmed what most already knew, the photo was for one of his girlfriends. Brown admitted it was him in the picture and he was actually fresh out of the shower when the pic was taken. The Virginia singer went on to say he was comfortable with his body, so he did not care who saw him naked.

Chris Brown said he was playing a video game when he saw the photo on Twitter. When he saw the photo, Brown said he laughed and said "yeah." But, when he was previously asked about the photo, Chris Brown ended the interview.

Amber Rose says Kanye West reunion is "Unlikely"

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Early in his career, there were rumors about Kanye West's sexuality. Because of his style, many assumed Kanye West was an "in the closet" gay man. Regardless of what West did, he was always accused of being gay. In 2009, 50 Cent referred to West as a faggot.

Months later, Kanye West revealed he was indeed straight and actually dating a model. This model turned out to be Amber Rose and she had a wild relationship with Kanye West. Due to the eccentric personality of West, Amber Rose shot to fame as his girlfriend.

After their relationship went public, Amber Rose suffered several breakups with Kanye West. Last year, the two officially ended things and have moved on. West has been romantically linked to reality television superstar, Kim Kardashian. Amber Rose has been linked to Wiz Khalifa, a relatively newcomer in the rap game. Rose seems to be happy with Khalifa, making public appearances with him.

When she was asked about getting back with Kanye West, Amber Rose reflected on the times they had together. Rose said she was that "ill bitch" to the "rockstar" (Kanye West). While they had good times, the good times were not enough to outweigh their troubles. Having moved on from Kanye and him doing the same, Amber Rose thinks a reunion with him is unlikely.

Snooki removes all Ne-Yo songs from her iPod

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

"Jersey Shore" star, Snooki, was excited when she was approached by Rolling Stones to appear on the cover. On the magazine, Snooki sat on a rocket. She said she was surprised the renowed magazine featured her on the cover. Initially a rock magazine, Snooki was excited because she is not musically-inclined.

Recently, Ne-Yo has been vocal about the way a lot of things have turned out. When Sony decided to release a new Michael Jackson album and feature current stars, Ne-Yo spoke out. Along with will.I.am, Ne-Yo felt Michael Jackson would have never worked with those artists if he were alive.

Upon discovering Snooki would be on the cover of Rolling Stones, he spoke out again. Ne-Yo said he thought the magazine was about music stars, not reality stars. The comments made by Ne-Yo quickly traveled through the internet, posted on several different websites. It was not long before Snooki, a Ne-Yo fan, discovered what he said and was ready to respond.

Snooki said she is sad that Ne-Yo does not support her being on the cover. Their beef is official, as Snooki is no longer a Ne-Yo fan. She said she has deleted all of Ne-Yo's songs from her iPod, including a few of the songs he wrote. Ne-Yo penned the 2006 Beyonce hit, "Irreplaceable," which was one of Snooki's favorites. Upon deleting the song, Snooki said Ne-Yo is not irreplaceable.

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