The claws are out for "Real Housewives of New York" star Bethenny Frankel and reality TV villain Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth.
During an appearance on "The View" Thursday, Frankel said she could not be compared to the infamous reality show star because she has made "a real career" out of her time in the spotlight.
"I think she's an interesting example because she used [her time on a reality show] to be… Continue
Brian McKnight is the proud new father of a 14-year-old boy ... so says a Florida judge.
Miriam Lee filed paternity and child support docs in Orange County, FL last year alleging McKnight is the father of her son.
Brian never filed docs addressing her claim .. so the judge has ruled Brian's the daddy.
And now for the bad news -- the judge also decided Brian must fork over 14 years worth of child support ... which comes to a… Continue
Hip-hop artist Kid Cudi was arrested after going on a drunken tantrum in a young woman's Chelsea apartment early Friday, sources said.
The 26-year-old rapper - whose real name is Scott Mescudi - yanked the woman's door off the hinges and smashed her cell phone against a wall about 4:15a.m., police said.
It was not clear what sparked the fit of rage, but sources said Mescudi appeared intoxicated. Cops also found a glassine envelope… Continue
Alicia Keys and her belly hit the stage up for the Opening of the World Cup Series. John Legend, and Black Eyed Peas hit the stage last night for the World Cup Opening Ceremony in South Africa too. Alicia put on a 10-minute concert with songs “Fallin’”, “Empire State of Mind II”, “No One”, “Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart”, and others. By the way keep the Mandala family in your prayers Nelson Mandela’s great granddaughter died in a… Continue
Producer Dr. Dre was delivered a minor loss in court earlier this week, when a Los Angeles judge dismissed claims that the “new” Death Row Records illegally re-released his hit 1992 album The Chronic.
Dr. Dre was one of the original owners of Death Row Records when the legendary label launched in 1992 with Marion “Suge” Knight.
After Dre’s departure in early 1996 to form Aftermath, the label continued into a spiral, starting with the… Continue
Mother Nature has a wrath like no other.
A Nebraska man was strangled to death by his pet boa constrictor while showing the snake to a friend, police reported on Thursday.
Cory Byrne was pronounced dead Wednesday after police and paramedics loosened the 9-foot, 25-pound snake's deadly squeeze, said police.
The Nebraska Humane Society in Omaha, which currently has custody of the red-tailed constrictor, has not been able to… Continue
In his upcoming cover story with Rolling Stone, Jay-Z opened up on wife’s creative influence, competing with younger emcees, and Hip-Hop losing creative ground to indie rock. Dubbed the “King of America” in the article’s title, the normally guarded Jay-Z was more candid about his married life with fellow superstar Beyonce. He explained they occasionally seek each other’s input on their musical directions, and marveled at her eye for… Continue
Francis Scott Key is probably turning in his grave.
Anita Baker belted out a rendition of the "Star Spangled Banner" Thursday night before the start of Game 4 of the NBA finals, but the R&B singer fell short of hitting the song's key notes.
The 52-year-old throwback singer started off a little shaky before the performance nosedived as Baker sung, " … And the rocket's red glare."
JOHANNESBURG - The World Cup opener in Soccer City received a tragic jolt early Friday morning when it was reported that one of Nelson Mandela's nine great-grandchildren, Zenani Mandela, 13, had been killed in a one-car accident on her way home from the Kickoff Celebration concert in Soweto on Thursday night.
It had been hoped that Mandela, 91, would attend the opener between South Africa and Mexico. The Nelson Mandela Foundation announced the… Continue
Dennis Rodman's estranged wife Michelle is on a rampage over child support she claims her cross-dressing hubby never paid -- well over a quarter million dollars worth.
According to docs filed in Orange County Superior Court, Dennis owes a whopping $305,244.67 in child support for his two kids.
The former basketball star was last ordered to pay his wife $50,000 a month -- plus an extra $1,083 in spousal support -- but Michelle claims… Continue
Kanye West continues to inch his way back into the spotlight with a performance at the 2010 BET Awards.
The performance will be West’s first major performance at an awards show, since his infamous appearance alongside Taylor Swift, at the 2009 MTV VMA’s.
“While West received much backlash and criticism following the VMAs, BET decided to give the multifaceted performer a spot in music history during its 10 year anniversary special,” BET… Continue
Weezy calls Mack Maine from prison, and they talk about the sales of Drake's upcoming Thank Me Later. Wayne hadn't heard the completed LP before he went to prison in March.
"What that boy's sh-- sounding like?" Wayne asks Mack. "A million in a week?"
"Yeah. Like a classic. Big money," Mack answers.
"A million in a week? I need him to do more than Tha Carter III," Weezy adds of his breakthrough album, which sold more… Continue
As one of the most money-earning, game-changing, party-starting moguls in entertainment, Diddy has had a lot to celebrate throughout his career. However, the star has also spent a lot of his storied career lamenting the loss of his slain friend and Bad Boy artist, Notorious B.I.G. Diddy recently revealed that one his biggest regrets is not insisting that the late star handle some business overseas; a move that could have saved Biggie's… Continue
Is Jay-Z taking a page out of Diddy's playbook?
The Bad Boy Records mogul has long told fans and detractors alike that he wouldn't stop. Now, is seems like the legendary Brooklyn wordsmith is also keen on keeping his run going as long as he can. After threatening to retire several times, Jay recently told Rolling Stone that he's bent on aging gracefully as a rapper while still maintaining his spot on top of the rankings.