Sunday, February 1, 2009
Jennifer Hudson back on the SCENE!!!
Congrats to Jennifer Hudson who returned to performing for the first time since her family tragedy. Jennifer opened the Super Bowl with a fabulous version of The Star Spangled Banner. Welcome back Jennifer! Great job.
New Music: Lil' Wayne - Prom Queen [HQ]
We know all the other blog sites are going to hate us for this but we do what we do because only we can. Here's a HIGH QUALITY version of Lil' Wayne's new single there's been copies floating around the past few days but we have the real deal. Enjoy.
Summer Movie Previews
For The Love Of Ray J Preview
Get To Know The Ladies
Preview The Show
The show premieres tomorrow night. Enjoy.
New Video: French Montana Featuring Max B & Dame Grease - Goon Muzik (We Run NY)
*EXCLUSIVE*- Video for French Montana, Dame Grease, & Max B - Goon Musik. Off that Coke Wave
Google Was Hacked In To Yesterday?
1/31/2009 09:02:00 AM
If you did a Google search between 6:30 a.m. PST and 7:25 a.m. PST this morning, you likely saw that the message "This site may harm your computer" accompanied each and every search result. This was clearly an error, and we are very sorry for the inconvenience caused to our users.
What happened? Very simply, human error. Google flags search results with the message "This site may harm your computer" if the site is known to install malicious software in the background or otherwise surreptitiously. We do this to protect our users against visiting sites that could harm their computers. We maintain a list of such sites through both manual and automated methods. We work with a non-profit called StopBadware.org to come up with criteria for maintaining this list, and to provide simple processes for webmasters to remove their site from the list.
We periodically update that list and released one such update to the site this morning. Unfortunately (and here's the human error), the URL of '/' was mistakenly checked in as a value to the file and '/' expands to all URLs. Fortunately, our on-call site reliability team found the problem quickly and reverted the file. Since we push these updates in a staggered and rolling fashion, the errors began appearing between 6:27 a.m. and 6:40 a.m. and began disappearing between 7:10 and 7:25 a.m., so the duration of the problem for any particular user was approximately 40 minutes.
Thanks to our team for their quick work in finding this. And again, our apologies to any of you who were inconvenienced this morning, and to site owners whose pages were incorrectly labelled. We will carefully investigate this incident and put more robust file checks in place to prevent it from happening again.
Thanks for your understanding.
Facebook Founders Settle Their Feud
After years of freezing out cofounder Eduardo Saverin over a dispute about money, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has deigned to recognize his former Harvard buddy. Why now? Perhaps to derail a forthcoming Facebook tell-all?
The evidence that the two have ended their feud, which began when they were both students at Harvard and Facebook was just getting off the ground: Saverin is now listed as a company founder on Facebook's website.
There's an excellent reason for Zuckerberg to make nice with Saverin, though: Ben Mezrich, author of Bringing Down the House, is writing an account of the founding of Facebook which relies heavily on Saverin as a source. Aaron Sorkin, the West Wing creator, is already planning to adapt the book, which doesn't have a publication date yet, into a movie.
If Saverin has made up with Zuckerberg, he may not be as willing to cooperate with Mezrich. One hopes the author got his interviews done before Saverin's name went back up on Facebook. A book proposal leaked to Gawker last year has some factual errors — Zuckerberg and Saverin dined on the yacht of then-Sun Microsystems CEO Scott McNealy, who says he has never owned a boat. But even if it gets close to the truth of Facebook's origins, it will be embarrassing, since it claims that Zuckerberg and Saverin set up the website to meet girls. The feud between the founders was central to the plot.
It has been almost five years since Zuckerberg has acknowledged Saverin as having anything to do with the company, which Saverin incorporated and managed for Zuckerberg from their college dorm. According to Rolling Stone, Zuckerberg reincorporated the company and squeezed Saverin out after he accused Zuckerberg of spending company money on personal expenses:
In July, Zuckerberg and Saverin had a mysterious falling out. Zuckerberg has filed a lawsuit, claiming Saverin jeopardized the company by freezing Facebook's bank accounts. Saverin countersued, claiming that Zuckerberg never matched his $20,000 in seed money and, further, used that money for personal expenses. That summer, Zuckerberg transferred all intellectual-property rights and membership interests to a new version of the company in Delaware.
Saverin reportedly told Cameron Winklevoss, another student embroiled in a legal dispute with Zuckerberg, that Zuckerberg had "screwed him, too." Zuckerberg moved the company to Palo Alto, Calif., and raised hundreds of millions of dollars, making the company worth a notional $15 billion on paper. Saverin saw none of that.
With hard feelings seemingly over (possibly smoothed over by some cash or stock), Facebook flack Brandee Barker explains Saverin's official co-founder status this way:
We made the change recently to make sure Eduardo gets the credit and visibility he deserves for his contribution to Facebook.
That's quite a change from Facebook's official stance in 2007, when Barker herself denied on the record that Saverin cofounded Facebook, even though he was listed in the company's documents of incorporation.
Since the lawsuit centers around who did what for Facebook when, it seems absurd to think that Zuckerberg would publicly acknowledge Saverin with a lawsuit hanging over his head. Barker repeatedly refused to answer any questions about the status of the lawsuit. Saverin and his lawyers did not return inquiries. Now, with an ending that seems to have zipped Saverin's lips, will Sorkin and Mezrich have any story to tell?
The evidence that the two have ended their feud, which began when they were both students at Harvard and Facebook was just getting off the ground: Saverin is now listed as a company founder on Facebook's website.
There's an excellent reason for Zuckerberg to make nice with Saverin, though: Ben Mezrich, author of Bringing Down the House, is writing an account of the founding of Facebook which relies heavily on Saverin as a source. Aaron Sorkin, the West Wing creator, is already planning to adapt the book, which doesn't have a publication date yet, into a movie.
If Saverin has made up with Zuckerberg, he may not be as willing to cooperate with Mezrich. One hopes the author got his interviews done before Saverin's name went back up on Facebook. A book proposal leaked to Gawker last year has some factual errors — Zuckerberg and Saverin dined on the yacht of then-Sun Microsystems CEO Scott McNealy, who says he has never owned a boat. But even if it gets close to the truth of Facebook's origins, it will be embarrassing, since it claims that Zuckerberg and Saverin set up the website to meet girls. The feud between the founders was central to the plot.
It has been almost five years since Zuckerberg has acknowledged Saverin as having anything to do with the company, which Saverin incorporated and managed for Zuckerberg from their college dorm. According to Rolling Stone, Zuckerberg reincorporated the company and squeezed Saverin out after he accused Zuckerberg of spending company money on personal expenses:
In July, Zuckerberg and Saverin had a mysterious falling out. Zuckerberg has filed a lawsuit, claiming Saverin jeopardized the company by freezing Facebook's bank accounts. Saverin countersued, claiming that Zuckerberg never matched his $20,000 in seed money and, further, used that money for personal expenses. That summer, Zuckerberg transferred all intellectual-property rights and membership interests to a new version of the company in Delaware.
Saverin reportedly told Cameron Winklevoss, another student embroiled in a legal dispute with Zuckerberg, that Zuckerberg had "screwed him, too." Zuckerberg moved the company to Palo Alto, Calif., and raised hundreds of millions of dollars, making the company worth a notional $15 billion on paper. Saverin saw none of that.
With hard feelings seemingly over (possibly smoothed over by some cash or stock), Facebook flack Brandee Barker explains Saverin's official co-founder status this way:
We made the change recently to make sure Eduardo gets the credit and visibility he deserves for his contribution to Facebook.
That's quite a change from Facebook's official stance in 2007, when Barker herself denied on the record that Saverin cofounded Facebook, even though he was listed in the company's documents of incorporation.
Since the lawsuit centers around who did what for Facebook when, it seems absurd to think that Zuckerberg would publicly acknowledge Saverin with a lawsuit hanging over his head. Barker repeatedly refused to answer any questions about the status of the lawsuit. Saverin and his lawyers did not return inquiries. Now, with an ending that seems to have zipped Saverin's lips, will Sorkin and Mezrich have any story to tell?
Thank You From The UrbanPaprazzi.com Team
We just want to take this time out to say thank to everyone that visits our site. On January 23rd we had our highest traffic day so far, we hope you enjoy the site as we keep adding more of our orginal goodness. Thanks again!~The UrbanPaparazzi.com Team
New Music: Charles Hamilton - Pleasent Overthinking
This is new music from Mr. Pink Headphones. Hit the Snap Shot with your thoughts.
New Music: Jim Jones - Pray IV Reign (Featuring Rell & N.O.E)
This is the title track “Pray IV Reign” from Jim Jones featuring Rell and N.O.E off his upcoming album coming out in March. Enjoy.
Michelle Obama Spotted In D.C. Wearing Maternity Clothes?
There's been no conformation on if the First Lady is in fact pregnant but we'll keep you posted.
Jacki-O says she would BANG Mos Def???? We Think!!!
Jacki-O talks about sex in the industry and says a certain artist can 'get it'
Jim Jones Addresses All Rumors On Polk DVD!!!
"Cam'Ron & Mase Showed Me The Hustle Of The Game" + Says He Will Never Reconsile With Max B "Its A Wrap. He A Chewed Used Bubble Gum. Bum Ass Nicca"
The "Boss" Rick Ross is PAID!!
The pics above are actually of the 'gift bags' Rick Ross gave out at his own birthday party the other night. According to SandraRose, each guest got a green gift bag filled with money ranging from $1000 to $10,000 dollars in $1's it looks like.
Youngest Smoker EVER @ 5 Years Old!!!!
The five-year-old will not be able to enter the Guinness Book of World Records as the youngest smoker in the world.
The indian boy’s parents say they have been encouraging their son to smoke since the age of three and claim his smoking skills are dazzling.
But a spokesman for Guinness World Records told Ananova they do not have records for smoking and avoid youngest person achievements. . .
He says the youngest person ever records were avoided because “the individuals concerned may not have a choice and could be forced into it.”
Introducing the girls of the New America's Next Top Model!!!
ALLISON
Age: 20
Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana
Occupation: Artist
AMINAT
Age: 21
Hometown: Union, New Jersey
Occupation: Student
CELIA
Age: 25
Hometown: Cynthiana, Kentucky
Occupation: Designer Fashion Sale
JESSICA
Age: 18
Hometown: Bradenton, Florida
Occupation: Student
ISABELLA
Age: 19
Hometown: Barboursville, Virginia
Occupation: Aspiring Model
FO
Age: 19
Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Occupation: Student
KORTNIE
Age: 24
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Occupation: Non-Profit Organizer
LONDON
Age: 18
Hometown: Arlington, Texas
Occupation: Student
NATALIE
Age: 19
Hometown: Palos Verdes, California
Occupation: Student
TAHLIA
Age: 18
Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
Occupation: Student
SANDRA
Age: 19
Hometown: Rockville, Maryland
Occupation: Student
NIJAH
Age: 18
Hometown: Rancho Cucamonga, California
Occupation: Aspiring Model
TEYONA
Age: 20
Hometown: Woodstown, New Jersey
Occupation: Loss Prevention Representative
PIcs from Jim Jones Listening Party!!
Here are some pics taken at Jim Jones listening party. Why is your hand out like that Dame??
This is Dame Dash son. To be honest, I don't see the resemblance.
What do you think of Angela's Outfit???
Angela and Vanessa Simmons caught by Paparazzi on the scene.
Rihanna better keep close watch on her MAN Chris Brown!!!
Chris Brown caught by Paparazzi partying it up at a 21 & older club in England to cap off his tour.
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