Venus Williams Loses at Wimbledon but Sends Serena a Sweet Message (WATCH)
*As far as Venus and Serena Willams are concerned, it’s one for all and all for one. That attitude was on display earlier today in London at Wimbledon where Venus sent a sweet, sisterly message to Serena after getting eliminated by Garbiñe Muguruza in the 2017 Wimbledon finals. “I miss you,” Venus, 37, told Serena, […]
Russell Simmons Biopic Underway, Lee Daniels to Produce ‘Mason Dixon’ Drama for Fox
*According to multiple reports, a new biopic about Russell Simmons is underway and “Black-ish” creator Kenya Barris is penning the script. Simmons has inked a deal with Fox for the pic “Life and Def: Sex Drugs Money + God.” The project will chronicle the music mogul’s rise from the rough streets of Queens to a […]
Tyra Banks Drops $1.3M for Pacific Palisades Townhome
*Tyra Banks has purchased an end-unit townhome in Pacific Palisades for $1.355 million, the L.A. Times reports. According to the publication: The Mediterranean-style townhome, built in 1977, offers vaulted ceilings and naturally lighted living spaces. Picture windows and glass doors bring mountain and canyon views inside. The downstairs is devoted to free-flowing living space that […]
New Edition, Xscape Gain 200% Increase in Pandora Streams
*Pandora is reporting that several groups highlighted on the 2017 BET Awards have experienced up to a 269% increase in streaming requests. New Edition, which received the Lifetime Achievement Award from BET, topped the list with the 269% increase. Xscape, another 90s girl-group phenom, had a 200% increase in streaming. Solange was fourth with 143% […]
BLIND ITEM: Rich Girl Warned to Use Protection with Latest Conquest
This foreign born C list celebrity who is richer than rich and loves D list reality stars more than anything better have used protection because her latest conquest is HIV+ Do you believe it or nah? Who do you think are the players of this Blind Item courtesy of CDAN? Foreign-born C-list celebrity: Her latest […]
Tim Duncan Recalls Ex-wife’s ‘Betrayal’ During Victim’s Statement in Fraud Case
*Tim Duncan’s ex-financial adviser has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for defrauding the retired San Antonio Spurs star of millions of dollars. ESPN reports that 49-year-old Charles Banks of Atlanta had pleaded guilty in April to one count of wire fraud. According to investigators, Banks “manipulated Duncan into guaranteeing payment of a […]
Is Mel B Asking Pals for Funds to Buy New $2M L.A. Home?
*Mel B is reportedly hard-up for cash so she’s reaching out to her rich friends for help buying a new home in the U.S. According to The U.K. Mirror, the ex-Spice Girl wants friends to help her raise over a million dollars to rescue a house deal. Mel has apparently blown through her $40million fortune […]
Jeremy Meeks & Really Rich Girlfriend Spotted Hangin’ in Hollywood (Video)
*Hot felon-turned-hot model, Jeremy Meeks, might as well go for it now that he’s in the throes of a divorce. And going for it is what he’s doing as far his situation with Topshop heiress Chloe Green is concerned. Friday night the two-some were spotted in West Hollywood – with a bevy of bodyguards – […]
Kola Boof on Why Billionaires Prefer *Black* Women
*Is it true that (white) billionaire men prefer black women? Umm, er, well, it’s obvious that not ALL of them prefer black women, but on the other hand, there’s enough of them that do to make for an interesting essay of sorts from non other than the eccentric, mysterious and sexy Kola Boof (who was once […]
Mathew Knowles Refuses to Discuss Baby Mama in Legal Battle Over Destiny’s Child Auction
*Earlier this year it was reported that Matthew Knowles was being sued for defrauding his former lawyers of $50,000 for refusing to pay a legal bill. Knowles hired Lang Ferrer Law last November to represent him and his company, Music World Properties, for an unstated legal matter. The firm claims it provided services worth $49,120.35 […]
Jada Pinkett Smith: ‘All Eyez On Me’ Filmmakers ‘Disrespectful’ and ‘Exploitative’ [WATCH]
*Opening day for the Tupac “All Eyez on Me” biopic was met with sub-par reviews and criticism from actress Jada Pinkett Smith. She took to Twitter slam the filmmakers’ portrayal of her relationship with the late rapper. Smith befriended Pac early in the rapper’s career, and as noted by Rolling Stone, she “pinpointed a trio […]
India.Arie Humbled By Diana Ross Encounter At Essence Fest
*After legendary soul singer Diana Ross headlined the main stage during Essence Festival 2017 weekend, India Arie ran into her backstage inside the New Orleans Superdome, and was left blown away by their meeting. India shared a pic on social media of the #BlackGirlMagic moment, and her surprised caption read: “And she said “YOU KNOW […]
