The Daily Roundup for Sept 30

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Did Queen Latifah dump her girlfriend of 8 years for some jumpoff?

*The above photo is from the US Open, just a few weeks ago. The woman beside Latifah is allegedly named Eboni Nichols.

By most accounts, Queen Latifah was in a very solid, stable relationship with a personal trainer named Jeanette Jenkins. In the past few years, Latifah and Jeanette were even photographed together with more frequency, and there were even reports that Latifah and Jeanette wanted to start a family together. Last year, the two of them even went to Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz’s wedding, the paparazzi even got photos of Latifah and Jeanette frolicking on a yacht. Like this:

So… sad news. It seems like Latifah and Jeanette have called it quits after eight years together. Worse news: Latifah might have lined up her jumpoff before she and Jeanette were really over. The jumpoff lady is named Eboni Nichols, and Eboni and Latifah have had a close friendship for a while now. She might have been the unidentified woman in last year’s suspicious photos of Latifah in Barcelona. Here’s more from the Enquirer:

After an eight-year relationship, Queen Latifah has split with her lover and is stepping out with her choreographer, say sources. Eboni Nichols is dancing her way into Queen Latifah’s life on the heels of Latifah’s breakup with longtime galpal Jeanette Jenkins.

“Latifah and Jeanette had lots of problems,” said an insider. “Their arguments were tearing them apart. But it was the Queen’s long-time friendship and professional relationship with Eboni that eventually drove a wedge between her and Jeanette. Even though they’ve broken up and gotten back together before, this time it definitely seems like the end.”

Latifah, 41, and Eboni, 33, have been friends since 2009, when Eboni choreographed a guest appearance by the Queen on Dancing with the Stars. Even though Latifah and Jeanette were arm-in-arm at the 2010 BET Awards and the two spent time together that summer on a yacht off the Italian coast, weeks later the Queen and Eboni were together, enjoying a trip to Barcelona, Spain.
Latifah always insisted that she and Eboni were “just friends” - but personal trainer Jeanette was not buying it.

“Needless to say, Jeanette was not very happy about their relationship,” said the source. “And she let Latifah know about it in no uncertain terms.”
Jeanette and Latifah are remaining cordial in the wake of their recent breakup, say sources: “Their relationship had been rocky for a while, and during one of their ‘breaks’ Latifah spent time with Eboni… still, it was hard for her to end her relationship with Jeanette.”

[From The Enquirer, print edition]

It sounds like Latifah was stepping out whenever she and Jeanette were having problems, but I’ll also buy that Latifah and Jeanette were having problems beyond “another woman”. There’s always more to the story. Still, if this is even partially true, I feel like Latifah mistreated Jeanette to a certain extent. Sad.

Here’s a recent photo of Jeanette from a few weeks ago… she’s cute.

More of Latifah and Eboni (allegedly).

She’s cute…But what’s going on here?????

Jay Z to Headline Barclays Center First Concert

Jay Z is expected to announce today that he will headline the very first concert held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn next September.

The New Jersey Nets, which Jay is a minority owner, move to the Barclays Center in 2012.


Philadelphia Eagles BEAT WRITERS COMES TO BLOWS AT PRACTICE FACITLITY!

WELL DAMN And I thought it was just us Eagles fans that ACT UP: On Tuesday, Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News got into a Twitter-style pissing match, as chronicled by the folks at CrossingBroad.com. On Wednesday, the dispute took on a new dimension, with Bowen and McLane getting into a physical altercation at the team’s facility. Howard Eskin of NBC 10 and WIP reports via Twitter that Bowen “connect[ed] 2 the head” of McLane, and that the two had to be separated. The pair had to be separated. We’ve had minor scuffles with each guy in the past (actually, all three — even though Howard is now a friend of PFT), but we can’t imagine verbal/written spats ever taking on a physical component. Whoever made the first move needs to be fired.

Gotta give CB credit for having this covered like a blanket yesterday, but here is the backstory via Twitter:

@LesBowen: Oh, and BTW, nobody has any idea on Tuesday whether Michael Vick is starting this week. It was Obvious Monday Andy thinks/hopes he will.

Jeff’s response?

@Jeff_McLane: @LesBowen Right. I made it up. How about if Vick starts Sunday you have to say on Daily News Live, “I’m an old hack that hasn’t broken a…story in years, needs my editor to keep my blog fresh, and missed Vick on Monday because I was cluelessly tapping away on my …”

“… computer and had to steal quotes from hard-working reporters who have a clue.” If Vick doesn’t start I’ll eat my pencil. Sound good?

Cold-blooded, right? This is all Les had to say back:

@LesBowen: @MoorestownCup I will handle my business in person, not thru yapping on Twitter. But thanks for your concern.

And he handled that ish, RIGHT. Punched Jeff right in his stupid Twitter-beefing face for talking sideways. I love it. Old man strength once again shows it’s true power. The hastag #TeamLes is running through all of the Philly media today, as bloggers rally around Les’ victory over “yapping on Twitter.” Real recognize real.

Cue the music!

Matt Barnes And Gloria Govan OPEN UP About Their Relationship, Their Kids, And Drama On "BBW"

They are one of the most controversial couples in the NBA. From rumors of infidelity and domestic violence, to when or will they get married, everyone has an opinion about Matt Barnes and Gloria Govan.

NBA baller Matt Barnes and fiancee' Gloria Govan gave a revealing interview to "ESSENCE" recently that dished on how Glo's involvement on "BBW" impacts Matt's NBA career, if actual marriage will happen, and what people should know about the "real" Gloria. Here are the highlights:

ESSENCE.COM:Gloria, what’s your response to the comments you hear about your relationship with Matt and the show?

GLORIA GOVAN: We’re comfortable with where we are in our relationship. We’re really solid and we’re happy. That’s why we canceled our wedding in the first place, because we realized it wasn’t for us -- it was for everyone else. It was for friends, family, viewers, everyone. That was probably the best thing we could have done. I think Matt is at a different place in his life right now. He’s 31 and he’s been in the league for ten years, which is a really long time, and he’s more ready. But I’m just, like, still not there yet. The last thing I want to do is put him in a headlock and drag him down the aisle. If the wheel’s not broke… why fix it?

ESSENCE.COM: Gloria, how do you and Matt keep things exciting? Do you have date nights?
GLORIA: We’re super sappy. We’re into the rose petals and candles and balloons. He leaves me notes everywhere -- like in my car, my purse, and places I would never think to look in, like my sunglasses case -- and then I just find them throughout the day. They’re really brilliant notes. He’s always encouraging and supportive. He’s so cute.

We used to have date night a lot, but now that the boys are older, we stay up later, so it’s hard. We have this really cool balcony that overlooks the water that’s very romantic and chill and we end up there just talking. We catch each other up. We get up and we’re like, wow, it’s 1 o’clock in the morning. We try to chill. We used to go on walks all the time, but with my schedule and his schedule it’s hard. Plus, I’m trying to do "Dancing with the Stars" next season so it’s just going to get even worse. I’m excited. I love to dance… I love to cut rug. It’s fun just to let it loose.

ESSENCE.COM: How do you handle the criticism the show receives?

GLORIA: It’s tough to kind of handle because people are cruel on Twitter. It’s black and white. The people who love you hate you and the people who tweet you are also the people who are driving your success, so it’s hard. You kind of want to slap them and you also want to be like, “Thank you." I don’t read the blogs. Twitter’s brutal. People on Twitter can be very hateful. People will tweet me something so cruel at like 8 o’clock in the morning. I try not to read it at all. I feel bad because there are some really cool fans and stuff, but you know, by the time I get to reading them I’m already upset and have a bad attitude. I’m always in trouble about that. Sometimes I say I can take it and then I read something and I’m just in a bad mood. People are funny. Occasionally it will get to me.

CHARLAMAGNE ASKS MINDLESS BEHAVIOR INAPPROPRIATE QUESTIONS

Somebody please come get this man. SMH. On Friday morning, the 14 year-old, 4-member group known as Mindless Behavior stopped by New York’s Power 105.1FM morning radio show, The Breakfast Club to talk about their music, tour and answer questions from their energetic fans. As the interview went on, one of the morning hosts, Charlamagne kept interjecting inappropriate comments, jokes and questions like:

“Are y’all virgins?”

“I hope they don’t got a guy manager saying, ‘Your smile is what got you here?’”

“Y’all are at the age where y’all can sneak into her (Janet Jackson’s) dressing room and she wouldn’t trip.”

“If he (Chris Stokes) ever tries to manage, y’all run.”

“NO Marques Houston collaborations. Raz B, DEFINITELY block him on Twitter.”

“Y’all run trains (put a girl in sexual rotation)?”

Ray Ray (the one with the two braids) had a lot of quick comeback comments, too. LOL I can’t with Charlamagne. That had to probably be one of the most uncomfortable interviews for the other boys (Prodigy, Roc Royal and Princeton), too. 

Watch the entire interview below. Lawd… What do you all think of Charlamagne’s jokes?

video:CHARLEMAGNE QUESTIONS MINDLESS BEHAVIOR

FUNNY OR JUST WRONG?

Drake “Take Care”, Official Album Cover

Drake has recently revealed the first out of three artwork covers for his highly anticipated second studio album Take Care. Posting the official album artwork himself Drake states:

Feels like it’s been so long. Is life moving so fast in this generation that when we desire something it begins to move in slow motion? Are we just used to getting what we want right away? Or do we require one another to feel right about all that is going on around us? Maybe our anticipation is justified by the fact that we genuinely cannot wait to share a moment again? Either way, your life and mine are scheduled to meet on October 24…I wouldn’t miss it for the world.

See you soon.
Drake

Rihanna & Katy Perry Party All Night Long in Rio

Celebrating a truly memorable night in Brazil, Rihanna and Katy Perry joined forces at an all-night afterparty in Rio de Janeiro following their Rock In Rio performances over the weekend.

Held aboard a luxury yacht owned by Brazilian entrepreneur and president of the EBX Group Eike Batista, Miss Perry arrived at the bash at around 3AM on Saturday (September 24) while RIhanna didn't turn up for the festivities until about four hours after her gal pal.
During the South American soiree, the "Firework" singer energetically roamed the sea vessel in between drinking and dancing before departing at 10AM while the "We Found Love" hitmaker only checked in for an hour - looking much more worn out from her stage efforts the previous night.

Tweeting back and forth following the Rio fete, Rihanna wrote to Katy, "@katyperry I love you! Had a blast 2nt, missed kickin it witcho CRAY azz"
In response, Perry posted a message reading, "@rihanna throwin bows' whilst finding love in a hopeless place, no doubt!"

Rihanna closed out the back and forth with a reminiscent tweet, as she wrote, "Just remembered dancing in a mosh pit w/ @katyperry to "WE FOUND LOVE" lastnight!!! Haaa...well this morning actually"

Here are some Random Photos of the Celebs

Two And Half Billionaires starring Mark Zuckerberg, Snoop Dogg and Sean Parker.

Angelina Jolie takes Maddox on her flying lesson.

Another Coppola?

They come out of nowhere. This one is Gia.
And Hugh Jackman broke Dolph's jaw with this punch. Seriously.

Jason Alexander, his new hair and Karina Smirnoff. Has anyone ever seen her boyfriend?

Justin Theroux and Jennifer Aniston continue to match.

Jennifer Love Hewitt and her new hair extensions.

Jena Malone is all dressed up which is something rarely seen.

Jason Mewes is still alive and has a girlfriend.

Katy Perry wears a Carmen Miranda mask as she lands in Brazil.

LOL!!

Solange Knowles & Angela Simmons At The Young Hollywood Party

Solange Knowles, Angela Simmons and Camile Winbush were among the beautiful folks invited to the Teen Vogue Young Hollywood party in LA Solange Knowles was spotted out at the 9th Annual Teen Vogue Young Hollywood Party at the Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, CA. She had on a yellow skirt and white deep blouse with her peek-a-boo bra underneath.

While at the event, she posed with Editor-in-Chief Amy Astley of "Teen Vogue", and Senior West Coast Editor Lisa Love.

She also DJed at the event.

Actress Camille Winbush was also at the party rocking this one-shouler graphite bandage dress.

And Angela Simmons rocked an animal print dress with a front tie at the top.

Nice!

J. Cole Covers Rolling Out + Says That First Encounter With Jay-Z Was “Crushing”

Ladies, here’s some eye candy. J. Cole covers this week’s edition of Rolling Out magazine. In the magazine, he shares a lot about how he got started in the rap game as well as his first encounter with Jay-Z that he stated was “crushing”. In the interview, readers really get inspiration to follow their dreams from J. Cole as he shares personal stories that motivated him.

On meeting Jay-Z for the first time:

I was working at a newspaper in Queens making $8 per hour at a part-time job so that I could still do music at night. I heard that Jay-Z was recording the American Gangster album. That same night, I made two beats and I thought it would be perfect for Jay-Z. I went to the studio where Jay-Z was recording and I waited outside for three hours. His Phantom finally pulled up. I was super timid and shy. I had the CD in my hand and I tried to hand it to Jay-Z. He looked at it and said, ‘What is this? I don’t want that. Give it to one of those other guys.’ It was crushing. That was another moment. But I snapped back to reality. I knew after that, I had to go harder. That type of rejection fuels me. I believe that greatness is fueled by rejection.

How he gained what it takes to make it in the rap game:

I tried out for the basketball team as freshman and I got cut. My cousin played ball and told me to become the team’s manager, get in good with the coach and learn the system. So I swallowed my pride and I became the team’s manager. I figured that I would make the team the next year just because I was the team’s manager. But I got cut the very next year. The average person would have [given] up after getting cut twice. The next summer before my junior year, I played one-on-one with the best player on the team and worked hard on my game. I finally made the team and I was starting my senior year. If it wasn’t for that rejection in basketball, I’m not sure if I would have had what it takes to make it in rap.

On why and how he ever started rapping:

I started rapping out of fun. My cousin was rapping and I thought he was cool. But when I got the Can-I-Bus album in 1998, I knew he was rapping on another level. Nas and OutKast were great rappers and it was hard to do what they were doing lyrically, but I was drawn to Canibus’ punchlines. During that time, freestyle battles were big. So I decided to get wittier with my punch lines and wordplay after hearing that album.

What do you think of the interview that got inside of one of hip hop’s favorites? Can you relate?

Oh? MEI-LING? Chinese Firefighter Arrested After Police Find 6 Women Captured In Underground Sex Slave

A former firefighter Li Hao, 34, cruised the city to pick up his targets and then kidnap them to inflict regular sexual abuse while starving and depriving them of anything.
Two of the six sex slaves that Li allegedly kept in hideous underground were confirmed dead once the police arrived, but four have now been rescued from their suffering.
Detectives determined that the two women who died in the basement must have been dead for close to a year, as their bodies rotted in the 20 square meters room.

According to Li Hao's wife, she was never aware of his sexual torture chamber, and was under the impression her husband was going to his part time night job every other day.
The secret rooms, dug four meters under his rented basement and hidden behind seven iron doors which were located in a residential complex away from his home.

The paper reported that Li regularly raped the nightclub and karaoke bar workers and would give them food only once every two days to keep them physically weak.

OMG!! Everyday People? Heartbreaking fall from grace: Music legend Sly Stone now penniless and living in a van

Sly Stone, one of the pioneers of the late 1960s and '70s funk music scene, has lost everything and is now living in a van parked on a rough and tumble street in Los Angeles.
The 68-year-old, whose group Sly & the Family Stone released a string of hits including Dance to the Music, Everyday People and Hot Fun in the Summertime, is now penniless.

In his heyday, Sly lived in sprawling mansions in Beverly Hills and Napa Valley, California.
But those days are long gone and the singer now calls a van his home.
According to the New York Post, which caught up with the singer, his fortune was stolen by a combination of excess, substance abuse and financial mismanagement.

'I like my small camper,' he told the paper. 'I just do not want to return to a fixed home. I cannot stand being in one place. I must keep moving.'
The van is parked on a residential street in the Crenshaw neighbourhood, where director John Singleton's gritty film Boyz n the Hood was set.
A retired couple makes sure he eats once a day, and the singer showers inside their house.
The musician is now said to be suing a former business manager.

Yet despite all of his problems, Sly said he still wants to perform.

'My music is a format that will encourage you to have a song you won’t forget. That’s why I got so much money, that there are so many people around, and that’s why I am in court. Millions of dollars!' He said.
'But now please tell everybody, please, to give me a job, play my music. I’m tired of all this s--t, man,' the singer said.

No Leniency For G-Dep

Last December former Bad Boy artist G Dep walked into a police station and confessed to an armed robbery he'd committed 17 years prior. That's when Dep found out his victim had died from his injuries and that he was actually confessing to murder
After pleading not guilty, claiming he didn't realize his target had died and that he was 'on something' when he confessed [click here if you missed that], G-Dep hoped to have his murder conviction lessened to manslaughter. Last week his request was denied...
From The NY Post

Prosecutors have declined to let Sean Combs protege G-Dep, real name Trevell Coleman, get anything less than 15 years -- the minimum allowed on a plea to the top charge of murder.
Defense lawyer Anthony Ricco had asked that G. Dep be given some kind of break -- a plea to manslaughter and even just a couple years short of 15 prison -- in recognition of his courageous act of conscience.

G. Dep has said he unburdened himself as part of a 12-step drug program -- and that he did so despite his worried mother and girlfriend begging him to leave well enough alone.
"I'm just trying to get right with God," he told The Post in an exclusive jailhouse interview back in December.

But prosecutors won't budge -- it's plead to the murder and take your 15 years, or go to trial.
Now his only alternative is to roll the dice at trial, his lawyer said.

Elin's Wedding Plans Driving Tiger Crazy

Elin Nordegren is moving forward with her wedding plans and the thought that another man will be raising his children is driving Tiger Woods insane.
Rumors heat up that ELIN NORDEGREN is ready to marry new BF in wake of TIGER WOODS' collapse!

As Swedish bombshell Elin, the ex-wife of the once potent-putter, ramps up her romance with new stinking rich beau Jamie Dingman, there are already marriage rumors, RadarOnline,com reported.
Elin and Jamie got even cozier over the summer getting to know each other better, and now it would appear they are ready to take theirrelationship to a deeper level.
As fall approaches, this is an emotional time for Elin as two years ago on Thanksgiving eve, The NATIONAL ENQUIRER in a bombshell world exclusive reported that Tiger had been cheating with Rachel Uchitel.
Elin flew into a rage, they fought, he crashed his car and the rest is tabloid history.
Now, Elin is approaching the coming holidays on a positive note with her handsome investorboyfriend close by her side.

Dingman is so close to her children Sam andCharlie that Tiger is apparently fuming with jealousy.
“Tiger has always hoped, unrealistically, that he and Elin would get back together one day,” The ENQUIRER previously reported.
“She’s serving notice that he has lost her for good, and another man will be raising his kids.”

SPOTTED: LL COOL J LOOKING SWOLE ON THE SET OF ‘NCIS: LOS ANGELES’

Rapper turned actor LL Cool J pictured looking swole on the set of CBS series, ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’.

The 43 year-old plays Special Agent Sam Hanna on the hit series, which is now in the third season. Visit the official website for more info.

Amber Rose Is PISSY! Pops Off Saying People Hate Her Because She's A Woman, Says She's "A GREAT WIFE!"

Amber Rose is fed up with her "haters" who always criticize things she does. After she took a trip to Ghana recently to visit the poor people of that country, she got criticism for not going to visit the "rich parts" of the country. And now, she's fed up with all the hate. And she took to her blog recently to lash out...saying she only gets the constant criticism because she's a woman.
Oh, and she say she's nothing but a great friend to folks...and a GREAT wife to Wiz Khalifa. Alrighty. Hit the jump...

Ever since hitting the scene as Kanye's girl, the stripper turned semi-actress turned arm piece turned philanthropist-in-training has been catching both praises from her worshipers, and criticism from those who aren't feeling her.

She seemed to get very close very fast with a hot rapper of the moment--Wiz Khalifa--soon after her breakup. And since then, she's been hosting parties, posting her travels on twitter for her followers to marvel at, and apparently got married to Wiz earlier this month in a random and private ceremony.

But despite the fact she has many folks worshiping her looks and self-proclaimed kind heart, she apparently believes everyone in the world must be Team Amber. So she's upset about the folks who don't like her. Check out what she had to say:

U do something positive in this industry u get scrutinized I really came to the conclusion that its not even about me its the fact that I'm a woman. Men in the entertainment industry are praised constantly for their " wrong doings". if ur a drug dealer and u took care of ur family before ur fame everyone understands. If u get shot in the mist of u hustling ur cool as fuck. If a mans naked pics hit the internet ppl think its cute or funny then just talk about how big he is. A Man can date 20 models at the same time and he is respected by the world and if a girl does it she's a disgusting whore and a "Star Fucker" Women get destroyed by the media and our peers constantly but I am writing this to specifically speak about myslf. Regardless of the fact I dated Kanye for 2 years or the fact I was a stripper at 15 years old or that my most private pics were stolen from me and a new batch hit the internet every week, I am a human being.

I'm a daughter, a best friend, a great wife and a all around good person. i never speak negatively about anyone. Have I? NO. U think i don't want to? I course I do I'm human. But I keep my life positive and I stay strong every time my ex talks about me in his songs or when these blogs tell nothing but lies about me or when ppl say that I shouldn't be speaking to young girls in Africa. Why wouldn't I speak to those girls? I AM West African just like them, I grew up poor just like them, most of those girls quit school to take care of their families JUST LIKE I DID. So how the hell do they not relate to my life and I theirs??? Talking to those young girls wasn't a job for me feeding those kids wasn't a job for me it wasn't for publicity and I didn't get paid to do it. I went there cuz I LOVE to help ppl. I DON'T want a pat on the back for shit that I do from my heart or even a thank u it was my blessing to go out to Ghana it is a second home for me now and it changed my life FOREVER! So don't criticize me and say why is Kanye's ex stripper Girlfriend in Africa I am so much more then that smh there is a reason why he loved me so much and theres a reason why Wiz loves me so much now did u ever think maybe I'm just a sweet person? Every girl reading this has an ex boyfriend and every guy reading this is most likely dating a girl that has been with more then 1 guy. So what have I done to everyone? Its it because u think I am undeserving of this life because of my past? Or is it pure hatred? If I was a man and dated 2 female artist would that be ok? That's not as bad right? Bullshit. And the one thing that is extremely upsetting is the fact that woman criticize me more then men do. Look at yourselves before u criticize someone u don't know Look at the mistakes you've made in ur life. ppl are so negative it's ridiculous But I will continue to be positive, Loving and all about women empowerment and to my Rosebuds I know u guys get it and I LOOOOVE u so much for supporting me through all of this nonsense. Thank u -Amb

Point taken. yes, sexism exists.

The issue here, however, arguably has nothing to do with sexism--just people's moral standards all around. And the fact people who work extremely hard every day at real jobs/trades may be beginning to grow tired of the same 'ol "I deserve money and fame without work, talents or skills" crap. Or maybe people are beginning to see through the transparency of both men and women who are so thirsty for fame they are willing to chase what's hot that moment just to extend their 15 minutes.

I'm sure most people would agree with the message she stated, but maybe just have a problem with the messenger herself.

But I digress. Your thoughts on the matter?

Lil Kim Spotted Partying With Natalie Nunn

Lil Kimmy Blanco has been relatively quiet over the past few months, with the exception of a few appearances at events. She was spotted celebrating Baltimore Raven’s player Bryant McKinnie’s birthday at Eden Lounge in Washington, DC along with friends. Bad Girls Club star Natalie Nunn and WKYS DJ Quicksilva were also at the even.

Michael Jordan Proposes

Michael Jordan pops the question to girlfriend Yvette Prieto.
Michael Jordan business is still booming…The G.O.A.T. pocketed a cool 60 million this past year, and despite having to pay close to $300 million in his divorce settlement, Jordan is once again taking the plunge…

According to a source close to MJ, Michael recently proposed to longtime girlfriend Yvette Prieto on a vacation to Monaco…My sources tell me Michael gave her a ring that cost seven figures…which for him is a drop in a bucket….

And finally from “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
“What Part Of Jamaica?”

Not only does baby got back, but that baby’s back is Jamaican me crazy!

EVERYBODY HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!
EFREM