Friday, February 13, 2009

Man Who Started TV Network To Show Muslims in Positive Light, Beheads Wife



A Buffalo, NY man who started a TV network to show Muslims in a positive light, beheaded his wife who provided the inspiration for the network, according to police.

Muzzammil Hassan, 44, is charged with 2nd degree murder in the brutal beheading of his wife Aasiya Z. Hassan, 37. The murder took place on Thursday (2/12) in the Orchard Park office of their company, Bridges TV.

The NPR (National Public Radio) profiled the Hassans in 2004. They talked about starting “A new cable network for Muslim-Americans” after 9/11 to “inform and entertain Muslims and, at the same time, give viewers who aren’t Muslims a glimpse into” their culture.

They described traveling from Buffalo to Detroit a few weeks after the September 11th terrorist attacks, and came up with the idea for the new network after hearing some “derogatory remarks about Muslims” on the car radio.

The couple separated last year and police say the victim had an order of protection against her estranged husband.

The murder weapon was not recovered.

Obama EBONY Cover Largest Selling in Magazine History



EBONY magazine announced today that its January 2009 issue, featuring President Barack Obama, reached the highest sales in the magazine’s 67-year history. With newsstand sales topping 405,000 — more than double an average month — the issue was in high demand at retailers across the country and timed just after his election. This issue featured President Obama’s first and exclusive print interview and photo shoot after his Nov. 4 victory. The exclusive interview served as the centerpiece of the special collector’s edition, which chronicled the rise of Barack Obama to the most powerful position in the
world.

The commemorative issue, now available online, also offered readers never-before-seen photos, insightful commentaries from all age groups and President Obama, in his own words. And subscribers received the special edition with a first-ever gold EBONY logo.

“The magnitude of President Obama’s historic victory demanded that EBONY magazine pay tribute to such an achievement with a commemorative issue. Our mission for over six decades has been to tell our stories like no one else can,” said Linda Johnson Rice, chairman and CEO of Johnson Publishing Company, Inc., based in Chicago.

For those readers and President Obama fans who were unable to pick up a copy while on newsstands, the issue and special posters of the cover are available here.

New Music: Charles Hamilton - Well, Isn’t This Awkward (Mixtape)



Charles Hamilton releases his newest mixtape, Well, Isn’t This Awkward which is an episode of “Cinematic Hallucinations”. The mixtape comes just in time for Valentine's Day. This mixtape is apparently dedicated to Rihanna, he has a big crush on her. Well, in light of her current troubles he might have a chance with her. The dedication was made before all the Chris Brown drama.

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15-Year-Old Girl Has a Baby with a 13-Year-Old Boy



Feb. 13, 2009 (UK)--Baby-faced Alfie, who is 13 but looks more like eight, became a father four days ago when his girlfriend Chantelle Steadman gave birth to 7lb 3oz Maisie Roxanne.

He told how he and Chantelle, 15, decided against an abortion after discovering she was pregnant.

The shy lad, whose voice has not yet broken, said: “I thought it would be good to have a baby.

“I didn’t think about how we would afford it. I don’t really get pocket money. My dad sometimes gives me £10.”

Alfie, who is just 4ft tall, added: “When my mum found out, I thought I was going to get in trouble. We wanted to have the baby but were worried how people would react.

“I didn’t know what it would be like to be a dad. I will be good, though, and care for it.”

Alfie's story, broken exclusively by The Sun today has sparked a huge political storm with Tory leader David Cameron saying: "When I saw these pictures this morning, I just thought how worrying that in Britain today children are having children.

"I hope that somehow these children grow up into responsible parents but the truth is parenthood is just not something they should be thinking about right now."

PM Gordon Brown refused to comment directly on the story but said it was important that the Government did all it could to prevent teenage pregnancies.

Alfie’s dad Dennis yesterday told how the lad does not really understand the enormity of his situation — but seemed desperate to be a devoted and responsible father.

He wanted to be the first to hold Maisie after the hospital birth. He tenderly kisses the baby and gives her a bottle.

And Dennis, 45, said: “He could have shrugged his shoulders and sat at home on his Playstation. But he has been at the hospital every day.”

Maisie was conceived after Chantelle and Alfie — just 12 at the time — had a single night of unprotected sex.

They found out about the baby when Chantelle was 12 weeks pregnant.

But they kept it a secret until six weeks later when Chantelle’s mum Penny, 38, became suspicious about her weight gain and confronted her.

After that Alfie’s family told only those closest to them for fear he would be “demonised” at school.

Chantelle gave birth to Maisie on Monday night after a five-hour labour at Eastbourne Hospital, East Sussex.

Last night she told The Sun: “I’m tired after the birth. I was nervous after going into labour but otherwise I was quite excited.”

Chantelle told how she discovered she was expecting after going to her GP with “really bad” stomach pains. She said: “Me and Alfie went. The doctor asked me whether we had sex. I said yes and he said I should do a pregnancy test. He did the test and said I was pregnant. I started crying and didn’t know what to do.

“He said I should tell my mum but I was too scared.

“We didn’t think we would need help from our parents. You don’t really think about that when you find out you are pregnant. You just think your parents will kill you.”

But Penny figured out what was going on after buying Chantelle a T-shirt which revealed her swelling tum.

Chantelle admitted she and Alfie — who are both being supported by their parents — would be accused of being grossly irresponsible. She said: “We know we made a mistake but I wouldn’t change it now. We will be good loving parents.

“I have started a church course and I am going to do work experience helping other young mums.

“I’ll be a great mum and Alfie will be a great dad.”

Chantelle and Maisie were released from hospital yesterday. They are living with Penny, Chantelle’s jobless dad Steve, 43, and her five brothers in a rented council house in Eastbourne. The family live on benefits. Alfie, who lives on an estate across town with mum Nicola, 43, spends most of his time at the Steadmans’ house.

He is allowed to stay overnight and even has a school uniform there so he can go straight to his classes in the morning.

Alfie’s dad, who is separated from Nicola, believes the lad is scared deep down.

He said: “Everyone is telling him things and it’s going round in his head. It hasn’t really dawned on him. He hasn’t got a clue of what the baby means and can’t explain how he feels. All he knows is mum and dad will help.

“When you mention money his eyes look away. And she is reliant on her mum and dad. It’s crazy. They have no idea what lies ahead.”

Dennis, who works for a vehicle recovery firm, described Alfie as “a typical 13-year-old boy”.

He said: “He loves computer games, boxing and Manchester United.” Dennis, who has fathered nine kids, told how he was “gobsmacked” when he discovered Alfie was to be a dad, too.

He said: “When I spoke to him he started crying. He said it was the first time he’d had sex, that he didn’t know what he was doing and of the complications that could come.

“I will talk to him again and it will be the birds and the bees talk. Some may say it’s too late but he needs to understand so there is not another baby.”
Chantelle’s mum said: “I told her it was lovely to have the baby but I wish it was in different circumstances. We have five children already so it’s a big financial responsibility. But we are a family and will pull together and get through.

“She’s my daughter. I love her and she will want for nothing.”

Last night Michaela Aston, of the anti-abortion Christian charity LIFE, said: “We commend these teenagers for their courage in bringing their child into the world.

“At the same time this is symptomatic of the over-sexualisation of our youngsters and shows the policy of value-free sex education just isn’t working.”

Today Sussex Police and the local council's children services said they have investigated the case and pledged continued support for the young parents.

Britain’s youngest known father is Sean Stewart. He became a dad at 12 when the girl next door, 15-year-old Emma Webster, gave birth in Sharnbrook, Bedford, in 1998. They split six months later.


UPDATE:



Here's the video of the interview that was done.

MTV Set To Air “Chris Brown & Rihanna: Love in Trouble”



MTV is already set to air a story on the love birds and this domestic
violence case next week:

With “Chris Brown & Rihanna: Love in Trouble,” MTV News will take
an in-depth look at the allegations of domestic violence that Chris Brown faces
after an alleged altercation with Rihanna last weekend. For the special, which
airs Monday, February 16, at 6 p.m. ET/PT, MTV News has gathered journalists,
industry professionals and other experts — as well as an in-studio audience of
young fans — to provide insight and commentary about what the incident means for
both artists’ careers and lives, and society in general. The special will take a
look at the couple’s year-long relationship and will also examine the influence
the alleged domestic violence between Brown’s former stepfather and mother may
have had on him. “Chris Brown & Rihanna: Love in Trouble” will also look at
the events that took place on the night the alleged altercation occurred. Plus,
it will look at how this incident has touched on issues that face young people
in relationships every day and what can be done to avoid them. A relationship
expert will be on hand to offer advice for young people who find themselves
facing domestic violence issues. “Chris Brown & Rihanna: Love in
Trouble” airs Monday, February 16, at 6 p.m. ET/PT on MTV.

New Video: The Dream - Rockin' That Thang



This is the video for The Dream's first single "Rockin' That Thang" off of Love vs. Money in stores on March 10th. Will this album top his first? We'll seen in a few weeks.

New Video: Tyga - La La La Boom



This is the video for Tyga's (Young Money rapper) new song called "La La La Boom". Tyga is doing something very different fromn the other music he dropped last year. Lil' Wayne told him to start going in on tracks?

Word of the Day: Unconscionable



Unconscionable (Adjective):
1. not guided by conscience; unscrupulous
2. not in accordance with what is just or reasonable
3. excessive; extortionate

New Video: Robin Thicke - Dreamworld



Video for Robin Thicke's new single, "Dreamworld" off of his Something Else available now.

New Video: Strong Arm Steady (Featuring Chace Infinite, Planet Asia & Affion Crockett) - Black History



This is the video for Strong Arm Steady's track "Black History" featuring Chace Infinite, Planet Asia and Affion Crockett off of the Gang Mentality mixtape hosted by Talib Kweli and Clinton Sparks available now. Enjoy Black History Month!

New Video: Capone-N-Noreaga (Featuring Ron Browz & Busta Rhymes) - Rotate



This is the video for Capone-N-Noreaga "Rotate" featuring Ron Browz and Busta Rhymes off of Channel 10 coming soon.

New Video: Ludacris (Featuring Plies) - Nasty Girls



The official video for Ludacris' third official single "Nasty Girls" featuring Plies, from his sixth studio album Theater of the Mind in stores now! What do you think of it?

New Video: Juelz Santana (Featuring Skull Gang) - Body Like A Maserati



This video is a part of Juelz "Santanuary" movement, he's dropping a video every week for 2 months. The song seems catchy and the video is different in terms of how it was shot.

New Movie: Chrome Angels (Starring Stacy Dash)



Stacy Dash doesn't seem to age at all.

So You Think You're Next? Shana May Jackson - Lights Go Out



Hensley Records artist Shana May Jackson shows she can be your every little fantasy over an Up-Beat 80s Prince feel BANGER! Check out her myspace for more.

Is she next or not?

Stars Deny Being Textually Active With Chris Brown



According to E!:

Following reports that Chris Brown and Rihanna's blowout may have been started by a text message from another woman, several celebs are stepping forward to deny their involvement.

A finger had been pointed at Paris Hilton after she was seen hanging with Brown at a pre-Grammy party Friday night. But Paris shot down the report today, telling Radar: "I was not 'all over him' as some magazine reported. I said hello and that was it. I love Rihanna and that never happened."

Songbird Leona Lewis also denies anything happened after they chatted at a party on Saturday...

"Leona was at Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party with her family and boyfriend and had nothing whatsoever to do with any argument that may have ensued between Chris and Rihanna," a spokesperson from her record label tells E! News. "Any allegations that the pair had flirted are completely false."

In fact, it was Rihanna who introduced Leona to Chris, a source tells us. “Leona was seated with her family and long-term boyfriend, Lou Al-Chamaa, at a table near Rihanna and Chris at Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party...She said something like "hello," and they exchanged pleasantries for a couple of minutes.”

Also distancing herself from the incident is singer and actress Keisha Chanté, who stepped forward to deny her involvement.

"She was nowhere near Rihanna or Chris Brown," her manager said. "She had nothing to do with any of that."


I did not have TEXTual relationships with that man!

50 Cent Starring In "Pimpin' Curly" Episode 2



This is the second episode. Pimpin' Curly shows you how he handles his women!

Extra Pics From Aubrey's Playboy Spread + Uncensored Pics



Check out the gallery below for more pics:






Click Here for the Uncensored Pics

Flashback Friday: Mark Morrison - Return of The Mack (1996)



This was hit back in '96, in fact this was Mark's biggest hit to date. The video is a little strange but the song is still smooth. Mark where are you?

Maino Makes Some Predictions (Part 1)



Maino made some crazy predictions in this video. Enjoy.

Here's the song...

New Video: Trey Songz - Takes Time To Love



Video for Trey Songz "Takes Time To Love" off of the Confessions Of A Shopaholic soundtrack.

Tameka Went Through Cardiac Arrest During Lipo??



A rep is speaking out about Tameka Foster’s Surgery Slip that almost killed her:

A spokesman for Tameka Foster Raymond’s surgeon, r&b singer Usher’s wife, says the mother of five is recovering after slipping into cardiac arrest during a liposuction
procedure. According to Ellen Dastry, spokeswoman for plastic surgeon Silivio Sternman, Raymond went into cardiac arrest…… while being anesthetized for a ’simple liposuction’ “but was revived in less than a minute by heart massage.” Dastry, who spoke with the Associated Press also states Raymond was then placed in an induced coma before being taken to the intensive-care unit, a procedure Dastry she says is “absolutely normal” and performed in order to “avoid unnecessary complications.” Sternman and Dastry’s statements follow a report issued by Brazilian news source G1, that said Raymond experienced complications and was placed in an induced coma. According to sources, Tameka Raymond remains hospitalized at the reportedly ‘posh and better equipped’ Sirio-Labanes Hospital.

Mario's "Emergency Room" does not Involve Rihanna!!



Mario says Rihanna hasn't recorded 'Emergency Room" Yet:

R&B singer MARIO has spoken out about reports he has recorded an ironic new song with RIHANNA, called EMERGENCY ROOM, explaining the track was just a demo he sent to the UMBRELLA star. Comments Mario made during a TV interview following Rihanna’s Sunday morning (08Feb09) fight with boyfriend Chris Brown have been misconstrued - making it look as if his upcoming vengeance song is the singer’s next duet. Ironically, Rihanna was in the emergency room seeking medical attention after her fight, but Mario insists……reports she’s recording Emergency Room with him are wrong. The song has been leaked online - and appears to feature Rihanna, but Mario insists it’s not her. He tells Vibe magazine, “This was a rough cut that I was working on and wanted to present it to Rihanna and her record label. “Those aren’t Rihanna’s vocals on the song at all. The record was far from done. I’m still proud of the record and want to make sure the truth is out there.” Rihanna has returned to her native Barbados following Sunday’s drama. She has cancelled two upcoming performances in Indonesia and Malaysia.


Mario is the modern day Nostradamus.

New Music: Drake - So Far Gone (Mixtape)






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It's FINALLY here! Drake made an album quality mixtape here. Young Money definetly has a good artist on the team. Canada has some real talent it seems. Enjoy!

Pics from INSIDE the NAACP Awards!




All the celebrities gathered around looking elegant as they attended the NAACP Awards.

Here are some more pics below:




Ciara & Monica Do It Up @ Versace Event



Ciara and Monica lit up the Versace event in Atlanta. Both of them brought their A game looking amazing from head to toe.

What the hell is going on with this guy wearing skinny jeans and high heels. WARNING: If you just ate, do not open the first picture in the gallery.



NAACP Award Winners!



Congratulations to all who were fortunate to take home a NAACP Award.

Winners included Taraji Henson, Beyonce, Tracee Ellis Ross, Russell Simmons, Rosario Dawson and Diddy. Here are pics of some of the winners: