Celebrity Dish Pt. VII - Page 2

Afrochic · #16 09-08-2002, 12:43 PM

Whether it's set for Thanksgiving or Christmas, I won't be there. Sometimes they just don't know when to let it go. After Chris Tucker left, it was over.

CrimsonTide4 · #17 09-08-2002, 12:48 PM

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Originally posted by Afrochic
Whether it's set for Thanksgiving or Christmas, I won't be there. Sometimes they just don't know when to let it go. After Chris Tucker left, it was over.

BASICALLY.

As I tell my students, most sequels are never better than or as good as the original. This Friday trilogy is proof positive of that.

lovelyivy84 · #18 09-08-2002, 04:18 PM

I saw the preview for the Taye Diggs/Sanaa Lathan flick yesterday. It looks GOOD! HE looks GOOD!

I will soooo be there.

lovele1978 · #19 09-09-2002, 10:02 AM

"We are outraged at the false and damaging statements," Wallace's family said in a statement. "For the record, Wallace was at his home in New Jersey on the night of Tupac Shakur's murder, with friends who will continue to testify for his whereabouts since he is unable to defend himself."

One of those friends, Junior M.A.F.I.A.'s Lil' Cease, told MTV News he felt the Times' story was preposterous and refuted Philips' allegation against his buddy.

"I got the article about seven this morning," said Cease, who had heard a vague description of the story the night before it was released. "I was just like, 'That's total nonsense.' "

Cease claims Biggie was in the New York recording studio Daddy's House the morning of the shooting, and that he then returned to his home in Teaneck, New Jersey, to watch that evening's Mike Tyson fight on pay-per-view. Cease said documentation exists confirming Biggie's studio session that day.

"We watched that fight at home," Cease affirmed. "Big was in the studio earlier that day, did what he had to do in the studio, then went back home and we watched the fight. We wasn't nowhere near Vegas."

Cease also refutes Philips' claim that Big had strong ties to the Crips and hired them to act as security guards when traveling to the West Coast.

"It wasn't no Crips rolling with us," Cease said. "We didn't really do no shows [in Los Angeles]. We did one show out there and that was '94, when we did the Puff Daddy, Mary J. Blige and Jodeci tour. That was the only time we performed out there. All that stuff, throwing up gang signs and stuff like that, that's just media hype. When we was out there, we never used no security from out there. Anybody that was with us was from New York."

Family and friends of the rapper stressed that Biggie would never have killed Tupac.

"Chistopher's character was both sensitive and loving," his mother, Voletta Wallace, said in a statement. "Not only could my son not have participated in such a crime, but he also wept openly and was desperately saddened at the news of Tupac's death."

Faith Evans, Biggie's widow, said in a statement that there's no truth to what Philips wrote about her husband. "Our family continues to grieve over these and other lies perpetrated by irresponsible parties," she said.

Members of Wallace's family said they're considering a lawsuit against the Times "for untruthful statements and accusations which amount to character assassinations of someone who is himself the victim of an unsolved murder."

Writer Randall Sullivan investigated both rappers' murders for his book "LAbyrinth," which inspired the upcoming documentary "Biggie and Tupac," and he said he hopes the legal action will reveal the truth behind Philips' story.

Both he and former LAPD Detective Russell Poole, the main source in "LAbyrinth," agree with Philips that Crips gang member Orlando Anderson shot Shakur, but they believe Death Row Records CEO Marion "Suge" Knight was behind the crime.

"It sounds like the story was written by Suge, who wants to take some heat off of him[self]," Poole said.

"I think the real question to ask is how did Philips connect with the Crips?" Sullivan added. "Was it Suge Knight, which I strongly suspect it was? And what would be their motive?"

Knight declined to comment on Friday's Times article.

Philips said Crips wouldn't discuss the shooting in the months after it occurred, but that five years later he was able to find people willing to talk. "After it's all forgotten, people feel differently," he said.

"I believe the story we constructed for this paper, everything I have written in there," Philips added. "I heard lots of things and went down lots of paths with this story. It's not like I started out on Monday and ended on Friday. It was a period of more than a year, and countless interviews with individuals that I know no reporter has ever talked to and the police have never interviewed about what I have written here."

Donald David, the lawyer representing Shakur's family, said he was not surprised by the allegations in the Times, but that he believes there is "no evidence either one way or the other" that Biggie was involved in the crime.

"Afeni [Shakur, Tupac's mother,] still believes that the police have not done virtually anything to solve this murder, but she's not going to actively pursue it unless there is something that comes out, which is more evidence than what we've seen to this point," David said. "Chuck Philips has been a strong friend on this. He's done everything that could possibly be asked of him to try and get to the truth. But it's a lot easier for him to get people to talk than it would be for us."

The Notorious B.I.G.'s family, however, said the Times report is disrespectful to Shakur's family. "Both men will have no peace as long as stories such as these continue to be written," their statement read.

RedefinedDiva · #20 09-09-2002, 05:50 PM

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Originally posted by lovele1978
Both he and former LAPD Detective Russell Poole, the main source in "LAbyrinth," agree with Philips that Crips gang member Orlando Anderson shot Shakur, but they believe Death Row Records CEO Marion "Suge" Knight was behind the crime.

"It sounds like the story was written by Suge, who wants to take some heat off of him[self]," Poole said.

The Notorious B.I.G.'s family, however, said the Times report is disrespectful to Shakur's family. "Both men will have no peace as long as stories such as these continue to be written," their statement read.

Isn't this what I've been saying all along?

Steeltrap · #21 09-09-2002, 05:51 PM

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Webber indicted on charge of lying to grand jury
By DAVID RUNK
Associated Press Writer
September 9, 2002

DETROIT (AP) -- Sacramento Kings star Chris Webber was indicted Monday on charges he lied to a grand jury about his dealings with a University of Michigan basketball booster more than a decade ago.

Webber, who led Michigan's ``Fab Five'' team to two NCAA title games, was charged with obstruction of justice and making a false declaration before a grand jury, FBI spokeswoman Dawn Clenney said.

Webber's father, Mayce Webber, and his aunt, Charlene Johnson, were indicted on the same charges.

If convicted, each faces up to 10 years in prison and a $500,000 fine.

The indictment contends that Webber, his father and aunt lied to the grand jury and conspired to conceal the cash, checks, clothing, jewelry and other benefits that booster Ed Martin gave the player and his family from 1988-93. All three testified in 2000.

The Kings had no comment on the indictment. Messages seeking comment from the elder Webber and Johnson were not immediately returned.

After Martin's indictment, Webber publicly denied taking significant amounts of money from him and said the government's charges were inaccurate. Martin pleaded guilty in May to conspiracy to launder money.

Martin admitted he took gambling money, mixed it with earned income and money given to him from another person, then loaned it to at least four players while they were amateurs.

Martin said he paid $280,000 to Webber; $160,000 to Robert Traylor, now with the Charlotte Hornets; $105,000 to Maurice Taylor, now with the Houston Rockets; and $71,000 to Louis Bullock, who has been playing professionally in Europe.

Traylor and Bullock admitted receiving the money in testimony to the grand jury, their attorney, Steve Fishman, has said.

Former Michigan guard Jalen Rose, now with the Chicago Bulls, also said in May that he took ``pocket money'' from Martin.

Webber, a 29-year-old four-time All-Star, was the first pick in the 1993 NBA draft and was rookie of the year with Golden State. He starred at Washington before being traded to the Kings.

Webber led Sacramento to the Western Conference finals, and the Kings were eliminated in Game 7 by the eventual NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers.

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Honeykiss1974 · #22 09-10-2002, 09:25 AM

Posted on Tue, Sep. 10, 2002

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
Conflict finds 'American Idol'

Famous for just a week and already embroiled in controversy. It was bound to happen to "American Idol" Kelly Clarkson, the former cocktail waitress with the powerful pipes and the new recording contract. Though she's scheduled to sing Wednesday at an event commemorating Sept 11 at Washington's Lincoln Memorial, she thinks it's a bad idea and says she won't do it. The debate arose after critics suggested her appearance might seem a tad self-serving at what should be a somber occasion of national mourning. Clarkson agreed, but the producers of "American Idol" and a charity that's sponsoring the event say Clarkson will go on as scheduled.

The runners-up aren't out

Meanwhile, other "American Idol" contestants are looking for their own moments in the spotlight. Kelly's runner-up, Justin Guarini, announced he will be managed by "Idol" judge Simon Cowell. Cowell also signed Tamyra Gray. Baby-faced R.J. Helton told the New York Post that he was in talks with Christian music labels. Ryan Starr claimed she too was in talks with a label.

Honeykiss1974 · #23 09-12-2002, 12:11 PM

N.C. beauty queen case back in court

More evidence, closing arguments to be heard Thursday
September 12, 2002 Posted: 9:53 AM EDT (1353 GMT)

A judge is to hear more evidence and closing arguments Thursday in the effort by Rebekah Revels, left, to be reinstated as Miss North Carolina. Runner-up Misty Clymer speaks with her here in Atlantic City.

WILMINGTON, North Carolina (AP) -- A North Carolina beauty queen is waiting to see if her legal briefs -- not her looks and talent -- are good enough to keep her in the Miss America pageant.

Rebekah Revels' royal reign as one of two dueling Miss North Carolinas expired at midnight Wednesday after U.S. District Court Judge James Fox refused to extend a temporary restraining order.

Revels claims she was unfairly forced to resign in July when a former boyfriend told pageant officials he had two topless snapshots of her. Misty Clymer, 24, then also assumed the title of Miss North Carolina.
Fox said he'll hear more evidence and closing arguments Thursday, then issue a decision from the bench that would determine whether Revels continues to compete.

"It is going to be made in haste," said Fox, who goes on a Canadian vacation next week and will be gone during the September 21 finals of the pageant. "The legal issues that you have presented are complex."

Revels, 24, has asked Fox for an order that would compel the Miss America Organization to recognize her as a contestant. Her request is part of a civil lawsuit against the organization.

Revels has been accepted at the pageant along with Clymer since Friday, when pageant officials received court papers ordering that Revels participate.

Revels also has lawsuits pending against the Miss North Carolina pageant, which was ordered by a state judge to restore her title and contract. And she has sued the boyfriend.

Earlier Wednesday, Revels said she would be disappointed if the judge ruled against her. "But I've been prepared to pack up and leave since I arrived," she said.

George Bauer, interim president of the Miss America Organization, said after the hearing that Revels would not be removed immediately. Her lawyer, Barry Nakell, had expressed concerns that she might be escorted from her hotel room at midnight.

"The Miss America Organization will treat Rebekah Revels with every courtesy and treat her as a VIP guest," Bauer said.

A pageant spokesman said Revels will be permitted to rehearse, eat lunch and participate in a scheduled meeting between contestants and New Jersey schoolchildren. Spokesman Steve McKay would not say if she would still be considered a contestant or be introduced as Miss North Carolina.

In testimony Wednesday, Bauer said it would be very difficult to continue with two contestants from North Carolina. Earlier in the court appearances, Fox also said it wasn't practical to have more than one contestant from a state.

On Tuesday, Revels admitted that she resigned, but said she didn't feel it was voluntary. She said she was given the choice of quitting or being fired.

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Two Miss North Carolinas both practicing for the pageant?

Steeltrap · #24 09-12-2002, 12:43 PM

From the Advocate of Baton Rouge, La. ST says: A coupla of potheads just trying to get $$$ off the Daddy. Boo, low-budget losers.

O'Neal cleared of wrongdoing

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said Wednesday that NBA star Shaquille O'Neal has been cleared of wrongdoing in an internal affairs investigation that stemmed from his accompanying detectives on a drug raid last week.
Sheriff's Chief Criminal Deputy Col. Mike Barnett said O'Neal, an LSU graduate and Los Angeles Lakers center, was permitted to accompany the officers on the raid because he is a commissioned officer from another jurisdiction.

However, a spokeswoman for the Port of Los Angeles Police, said O'Neal has not completed his training.

Barnett said an internal affairs complaint was filed by one of the two people who were issued misdemeanor summonses on Sept. 3 after a search of their trailer at 16352 Old Hammond Highway, Lot 224.

Joshua Brock, 20, and Rikki Bewley, 21, both got summonses for possession of marijuana after the raid, Barnett said. He would not say which of them filed the complaint. WBRZ-TV, citing unnamed sources, claimed that the complaint involved O'Neal putting a man's head in a toilet.

Barnett would not discuss the substance of the complaint. The department does not discuss those complaints, he said.

He said the investigation showed that the complaint was unfounded.

"There is no indication that O'Neal or any of the other officers there" violated any Sheriff's Office policy or law, Barnett said.

He said the investigation, based on multiple interviews with detectives and witnesses "clearly showed" that no one participating in the raid "did anything improper."

He suggested that the person who complained may have had an ulterior motive.

"It is not unusual for people to attempt to shake down sports figures," he said.

O'Neal is in training with the Port of Los Angeles Police and has said he might pursue a career in law enforcement after he leaves basketball. Rachel Campbell, a spokeswoman for the Port of Los Angeles Police, said O'Neal is not a commissioned officer because he has not completed training.

O'Neal's spokesman, Michael Parris, did not return a message seeking comment on the matter Wednesday.

Neither Bewley nor Brock could be reached for comment.

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vanda · #25 09-12-2002, 06:24 PM

It seems that Jennifer Lopez has ticked off the Illustrious Music of Black Origin (MOBO) because she refuses to let them use any of her songs in their compilation CD, MOBO 2002 saying her music "Is of latin origin not black". A source at MOBO says Lopez has the right to decline but asks " who does she think she is and why did she accept a hip hop award at the MTV awards"? I wonder how P. Diddy, Nas, and Ja feel about her saying that especially when music experts says she's a mix of R&B and hip hop.

oneinamillion · #26 09-12-2002, 07:01 PM

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Originally posted by vanda
It seems that Jennifer Lopez has ticked off the Illustrious Music of Black Origin (MOBO) because she refuses to let them use any of her songs in their compilation CD, MOBO 2002 saying her music "Is of latin origin not black". A source at MOBO says Lopez has the right to decline but asks " who does she think she is and why did she accept a hip hop award at the MTV awards"? I wonder how P. Diddy, Nas, and Ja feel about her saying that especially when music experts says she's a mix of R&B and hip hop.

OOh I saw this coming long time ago with J. Ho oohpss, pardon me.

Ms. J.Lo who plays both sides to get what she wants.
If you notice she never attends any Soul Train Awards (not that I blame her for this years ST awards), BET, Essence Awards, Source or any African-American Awards. Now you can catch her all up the Emmy's, MTV, or Grammy's. She was with P. Diddy for the publicity only as far as her album "on the 6" was concerned. When she saw that she could make it musically without him and she long some of the ropes in the music business she cut him like yesterdays garbage. Personally, I don't think he was such a partyer and ladysman as she claims.

Afrochic · #27 09-14-2002, 05:34 PM

Patty Jackson's The 411

Is Supermodel Naomi Campbell married? The 32-year-old model says she is married. The guy is a twenty something Italian model named Enrique Palacio. They are both wearing wedding rings but sources say Naomi has a habit of lying about her love life. In the past, she has claimed to have been married or engaged to Actor Robert DeNiro and Adam Clayton from U2.

Claudette Robinson, the ex-wife of Smokey Robinson, is writing a tell all book about her life with Smokey and the Miracles. Claudette was the only female member of the Miracles and she was eventually forced out of the group. Claudette was married to Smokey for many years but his cheating and a baby he had outside of their marriage destroyed the relationship. Look for Claudette's book next year. Claudette says she wants her book to show the history of the Miracles and their contributions to the Motown Sound.

R Kelly's brother Carey wants the rumors about him to stop. Carey Kelly who is also known as Killer says he is not the guy on the infamous sex tape that got his famous brother in trouble. Carey says he had nothing to do with it and he will not take the blame for his brother. Carey is darker and thinner than R Kelly and he used to tour with him. Carey certainly doesn't live as large as his brother Carey is currently living in the projects and he is the father of ten children.

The BET Cable Network has some new competition. The MBC Network is spearheaded by Marlon Jackson of the Jacksons, Boxer Evander Holyfield, Attorney Willie Gary and retired Baseball Star Cecil Fielder. The MBC Network provides original wholesome programming geared towards the African American Community. The MBC Network currently features News, Sports, Movies and Music Programs. Locally it is shown on the Urbanworks Cable System. If you don't have the MBC Network call your local cable operator so you can get it.

Bobby Brown is hard at work on a new film. Bobby is in California filming the Hip Hop Western, Guns and Roses. Guns and Roses also stars Lil Kim and Lisa Raye. Bobby says his wife, Whitney Houston, is doing fine and they are planning to go on tour together next year. Right now she is finishing up her new album.

Are Supermodel Tyra Banks and Basketball Star Chris Webber engaged? I hear Tyra is sporting a huge ring and that Chris recently proposed to her in Hawaii. Tyra and Chris insists they are just good friends.

Matthew Knowles, the father of Beyonce and the Manager of Destiny's Child, is putting together an Urban Version of American Idol.

Check out the Number One Tennis Sensation Serena Williams. She's on the cover of Ebony Magazine. She looks fabulous and she talks about her love life and her relationship with her parents. Now speaking of her parents. What's up with her mom's hair? Did you see the final match of the US Open? Why does Mom Williams (Oracena) always look crazy? Did you see Aretha Franklin who sang America for the opening? Why did her ponytail look like it was just slapped on? Just Asking.

Eagles Running Back Brian Mitchell is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Brian is being sued by a Philadelphia Cop who claims that Brian injured her at his Center City Apartment. The officer had to undergo surgery for a torn ligament. The 26-year-old police officer says she had a four-month affair with Brian and then she told his wife about it. Brian's wife and children live in Virginia. The officer is seeking 11 million dollars in damages. She wants two million from Brian and the rest from the Eagles Organization. She claims they knew about this incident and proceeded to ruin her reputation. Brian's wife should think about staying in Philly during the season. What do you think?

CrimsonTide4 · #28 09-14-2002, 05:45 PM

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Originally posted by Afrochic

Carey is currently living in the projects and he is the father of ten children.

Matthew Knowles, the father of Beyonce and the Manager of Destiny's Child, is putting together an Urban Version of American Idol.

Check out the Number One Tennis Sensation Serena Williams. She's on the cover of Ebony Magazine. She looks fabulous and she talks about her love life and her relationship with her parents. Now speaking of her parents. What's up with her mom's hair? Did you see the final match of the US Open? Why does Mom Williams (Oracena) always look crazy? Did you see Aretha Franklin who sang America for the opening? Why did her ponytail look like it was just slapped on? Just Asking.

Carey Kelly

Matthew KNowles and the Urban American Idol --

Oracena Knowles usually looks a hot friggin mess though so what else is new.

I had heard from Russ and Olivia about the GUNS and ROSES and TYRA and CHRIS WEBBER. Interesante about Chris.

Steeltrap · #29 09-16-2002, 11:26 AM

Well, we'll see if Ms. Tyra stands by handsome Chris as he takes on the legal system. Will she stick by her guy, or will she go the route of the J.Lo-Ho?

RedefinedDiva · #30 09-16-2002, 05:19 PM

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Oracena Knowles usually looks a hot friggin mess though so what else is new.

You mean, Oracena Williams. She does look crazy everyday! I remember that her hair was orange one week! It's one thing to make statements, but she doesn't have to look like a circus clown all the time!