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Thursday, December 4, 2014
Wiz Khalifa Sex Tape Being Shopped After Hot Night With Playmate
Celebrity sex tapes are on the rise these days, and Wiz Khalifa reportedly has one being shopped around.
Wiz Khalifa Sex Tape With Carla Howe Apparently Exists
Be careful with those one-night stands. After photos surfaced of Wiz Khalifa cavorting with Playboy model Carla Howe, now comes news that a sex tape featuring the pair exists.
According to TMZ, Wiz and Howe apparently had sex during a recent photo shoot. Unfortunately, their sexual tryst was recorded without the rapper’s permission. A source told the gossip website that the purported footage is now being shopped around Hollywood to the highest bidder.
An insider in Wiz’s camp said that the ‘We Dem Boyz’ rhymer is ready to slap anyone with a cease-and-desist letter if the video is released. Oddly enough, he’s deleted the photos off his Instagram account that featured his photo shoot with Howe. But of course, nothing ever disappears from the Internet.
Meanwhile, Howe still has the photos of herself and Wiz up on her Instagram. Warning: she’s topless.
If there’s anyone questioning whether a Wiz Khalifa sex tape will be profitable, they need only look at Howe’s other sexy pictures on her social media accounts. Let’s just say that Jennifer Lopez’s song ‘Booty’ comes to mind.
Reps for Wiz Khalifa have no comment on the matter.
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Usher Charges His Cell Phone in Artist's Vagina at Art Basel? (@usher)
"Lemme See" singer Usher was spotted this week in Miami at Art Basel where several celebs and average art lovers alike headed to take in the various pieces on display by both classic and modern artists.
Sway Recalls Jay Z's Funny Style Comment in 'Barbershop Conversations' [VIDEO]
Some of the funniest, smartest and most insightful people hang out in your neighborhood barbershop. A trip to the shop isn’t without its fair share of conversation. L’Oreal Magic Shave highlights just that in ‘Barbershop Conversations,’ hosted by journalist Sway Calloway.
Sway and crew head to Mr. Kelly’s barbershop in Brooklyn, N.Y., to take part in a discussion that involves style and grooming. Journalist Shaheem Reid, celebrity barber Jomo Kenyatta and artist manager Akino Childrey are all included in the talk, which details the importance of staying fresh. After all, it could increase your success rate.
“I learned early on that the better you look the better the result can be,” Sway says. “You’ve got to carry the substance, you’ve got to have the information, you’ve got to have the knowledge the know-how, you’ve got to bring something to the table, but how often have we seen people who just look great have great things happen to them?”
The longtime TV and radio host then goes on to tell a funny story about being approached by Jay Z when he wore a suit for the first time on the red carpet. He received some surprising words from the rapper, reminding him to look sharp at all times.
Watch to find out exactly what Jay Z told Sway about his style above.
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Converse Jack Purcell x Hancock Fall/Winter 2014
Converse is probably the last brand that comes to mind when you think of bad weather footwear, but with the help of Hancock Vulcanised Articles, all of that is about to change. The two have come together to produce kicks that are weatherproof and fashionable at the same time.
The Converse Jack Purcell is reworked in two weatherized ways, which are both sure to keep your feet dry. One set includes a grey rubberized shroud encasing its lower half while the others feature a vulcanized build to keep the bad weather out. However, either pair is stylish enough to wear rain or shine, thanks to that classic Jack Purcell build.
These are set to drop at select retailers on Dec. 12. If trekking out to find them is too much of a task, Converse will have them online as well.
[Via Highsnobiety]
Iggy Azalea Wants Fans and Critics to Take Action on World Issues, Stop 'Trolling on Social Media'
While members of the hip-hop community have been voicing their opinions on the recent grand jury decision regarding the Michael Brown shooting and Eric Garner chokehold cases, Iggy Azalea has come out with her own thoughts on how people can do more than just troll on social media.
After a grand jury in New York decided that Officer Daniel Panteleo would not be indicted for putting Garner, who suffered from asthma, in a chokehold that later killed him, ‘The New Classic’ rapper took to the social media site to share a link to a Bustle piece that lists ways we can support the Brown family and Ferguson.
The sound off was inspired by longtime rival Azealia Banks, who called out Iggy for staying silent on the grand jury decisions. So instead of fight back by throwing some serious shade, the American Music Awards winner tried to just say her piece about how her supporters — and critics — should put change into action offline.
She also directed her followers’ attention to the fact that the link she posted to help out in the wake of Mike Brown’s death received the least amount of tweets.
With 10 tweets in total, Iggy has shared her thoughts on the issue and hopes everyone will take the next step and put words into action.
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J. Cole Addresses White Rappers on "Fire Squad"; Fans React (@iggyazalea)
While North Carolina rapper J.
Tennessee Police Officer Investigated for Appearing in Rap Video
A Tennessee police officer is in hot water after appearing in a rap video and allegedly associating with gang members.
According to PoliceOne.com, Paris Glass, who’s been a police officer since 2007, appeared in a clip for local rapper P. London. As part of her role, she assists in a kidnapping and execution.
Officials say they received notification from another officer, informing them of Glass’ participation in the video. The source claims Glass typically associates with gang members and occasionally shares police information from the force’s database.
At this time, the seven-year officer has not been arrested or charged. She’s merely being investigated as officials determine whether she violated any policies.
In the visuals for the P. London song, you can clearly see the officer sporting a red bandana and pushing someone into a trunk, as other people flash hand signs and weapons.
Now whether these hand signs are gang-related is yet to be determined.
Officer Glass will remain on relieved duty until a final decision is reached in the upcoming hearing.
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Alicia Keys Debuts Powerful Ballad 'We Gotta Pray'
Over the course of a week, two separate grand juries issued decisions not to indictments police officers responsible for the deaths of Mike Brown and Eric Garner, respectively. The perceived lack of justice has ignited a wave of protests, riots and demands for change across the nation.
Even some of your favorite music stars have chimed in on the debate. Azealia Banks and Rihanna took to social media while Killer Mike penned an open letter and even appeared on CNN. Now Alicia Keys follows in the footsteps of her fellow entertainers and shares her emotions with the world on her new track, ‘We Gotta Pray.’
On the heartfelt piano ballad, which she released via a video featuring protestors holding signs addressing global issues, Alicia has faith things will get better.
“Pray for the love tonight / Another day, pray for another try / Smoke is in the sky, what the hell goin’ on/ Bullets gonna fly, fly right from the gun/ Trying not to cry, barely holdin’ on / What the hell goin’ on?,” she sings.
After listening to the track, it’s clear the cases involving Brown and Garner and the issues of police brutality and racism in America hit home for the Grammy Award-winning artist. No word yet if ‘We Gotta Pray’ will be featured on the songstress’ forthcoming solo album.
Mysonne Addresses Outcome of Police Killings on "Now What?" (@mysonne)
In light of the recent events surrounding Mike Brown and Eric Garner, the racial divide and the questioning of the overpolicing in urban communities, Mysonne chooses to release his thoughts on the matter in song form.
Lil Wayne Blasts Birdman for Not Releasing 'Tha Carter V,' Wants Off Cash Money Records
When Tyga blasted his record label YMCMB for failing to release ‘The Gold Album,’ fans were shocked. Now the label’s biggest artist is having a problem with owners Birdman and Slim. Lil Wayne took to Twitter to air out the dirty laundry, completely shocking the hip-hop world.
In a series of tweets, the rapper slammed his record label for constantly delaying his new album, ‘Tha Carter V,’ and he didn’t hold back at all.
“To all my fans, I want u to know that my album won’t and hasn’t been released bekuz Baby & Cash Money Rec. refuse to release it,” he wrote. And the harsh words don’t stop there.
“This is not my fault,” he continued. “I am truly and deeply sorry to all my fans but most of all to myself and my family for putting us in this situation….I want off this label and nothing to do with these people but unfortunately it ain’t that easy.”
Surprisingly, Wayne’s rival, Pusha T, provided some support and even invited the rapper to join the label he’s on, Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music. He added some humor to the post, sending it in the tone Suge Knight used during a speech at the 1995 Source Awards.
“If u wanna drop albums & don’t want your CEO’s rubbing they hands all in your videos, COME TO GOOD MUSIC! (Suge Knight voice). This too shall soon pass. #cometoGoodMusic,” the Clipse member wrote.
Up until this point, Wayne hasn’t verbally expressed any kind of frustration towards his label or Birdman, who has long served as a father figure for Weezy. In fact, he showed just the opposite for Baby — a constant showing of love and loyalty to not only the Cash Money bosses, but to all of the artists on the label.
Between Tyga’s frustrations and now Wayne sounding off, this YMCMB empire as we know it seems to be falling apart.
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adidas Originals Forum Mid 'Triple White'
A clean all-white pair of sneakers has become a year-round requirement for anyone who fancies themselves “fresher than the rest.” There are several options out there when it comes to clean footwear, however, what’s really beating the adidas Originals Forum Mid in this “Triple White” colorway? Nothing.
The sneakers’ build becomes the focal point here and everything from the layering of the leather panels to the skewed ankle strap is pushed to the front thanks to the absence of any other color. Slight silver accents do show up on the branding but this is more of an all-white affair than anything else.
While we get the drop on them thanks to Titolo, these are available now at select adidas retailers. They shouldn’t be that hard to track down either, which makes copping even more of a no-brainer.
[Via Titolo]
Jameis Winston Denies Rape Allegations, Details Sexual Encounter
College football star Jameis Winston is being accused of rape by a young woman he slept with back in 2012, and while Winston is willing to admit that he and the girl hooked up, he's saying the encounter was completely consensual, and detailed exactly what happened the night in question.
Mysonne - "Now What?" (@mysonne)
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Exclusive! Conceited: I'm Going to Bar Bigg K's Life Away at "Ether" Battle (@conceitednyc @biggk757)
Conceited spoke with VladTV Battle Rap Journalist Michael Hughes about his upcoming battle with Bigg K on FilmOn TV's "Ether" battle card.
Wiz Khalifa Cozies Up to Topless Playboy Model Carla Howe [PHOTOS]
Wiz Khalifa‘s moved from posing with ex-wife Amber Rose on the red carpet to kicking back with a breast-baring Playboy model for a photo shoot. The rapper shares the risque images of himself getting ultra cozy with a sexy brunette on his Instagram page.
The woman in the photos is Carla Howe, who also has an equally hot twin sister, Melissa Howe. Carla, a British native, nestled up to the ‘Blacc Hollywood’ creator in photos that were taken by photographer Dan Folger last month.
Wiz straddles the voluptuous model, who appears topless while wearing a black blazer, a red thong and a bandana over her eyes. Of course, the rapper is engaging in his favorite pastime while being photographed.
In another image, she gives a seductive look to the camera, while she covers her breast, and Khalifa sits in front of her looking stoned.
Right now there’s no telling if the photos will appear in an official publication, but based on what Wiz wrote, they could be just for fun. “Ima model. She’s a model. So we called @danfolger and decided to shoot,” he wrote.
If Carla Howe was under the radar before, she certainly isn’t now.
Ima model. She’s a model. So we called @danfolger and decided to shoot.
A photo posted by Wiz Khalifa (@mistercap) onDec 12, 2014 at 8:25am PST
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Exclusive! Jadakiss on Eric Garner: Let's Not Destroy Our Communities Now (@therealkiss)
Cedric the Entertainer and Jadakiss both hit up the New York City premiere of Chris Rock's new film, Top Five, and shared their thoughts on the current divide between people of color and police in this country, with Cedric saying it's unfortunate that citizens feel like they're under attack.
Azealia Banks Calls Out Iggy Azalea for Failing to Care About 'Black Issues'
If there’s anyone who Azealia Banks has blatantly blasted on the web, it’s been Iggy Azalea. So when a New York grand jury decided not to indict the officer who put Eric Garner in the chokehold that killed him, Azalea not only openly expressed her feelings about the issue but also managed to turn the rant around to call out Iggy.
From the very first tweet she posted yesterday afternoon (Dec. 3) rgarding the incident, she didn’t hold back on directing her comments to the ‘Beg for It’ rapper. Azalea pulled the race card aside from telling her followers that Iggy’s not a good rhymer,
Her tweets were seen around the web for the ton of retweets she received, but Azealia also had to deal with Iggy’s fans, who defended the Aussie rapper. And of course, the ‘Broke with Expensive Taste’ creator wouldn’t go down without a fight.
She also brought Nicki Minaj into the fight. But instead of dissing her, she put the Young Money rhymer on a pedestal.
Hours after the ’212′ rapper’s rant, Iggy finally responded with her own thoughts and wanted people to start acting to change things instead of reacting to what’s on Twitter.
Clearly this is one feud that just never seems to end.
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Grand Jury Indicts Man Who Filmed Eric Garner's Death
Back in August, just one month after NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo was filmed choking Eric Garner to death while attempting to arrest him on suspicion of selling untaxed cigarettes, the man who filmed it, Ramsey Orta, was arrested for alleged possession of a firearm.
Will Kanye West Retire From Music to Focus on Fashion?
After dominating the Billboard charts upon each release, and arguably making the most inventive, yet palatable hip-hop since artists like OutKast, there’s a chance that Kanye West will retire from music permanently.
Based on a source obtained by Richard Johnson, who pens New York Post’s Page Six column, the multi-talented rapper and producer will replace music with fashion.
“After his next [collaborative album] with Paul McCartney comes out, he’s going to step away from music and concentrate on clothing,” said the source.
West’s love for fashion has been well-documented. Between trying his best to remain fashion-forward and ranting about his struggle to enter the high-end design industry, it’s safe to say that most people know that Kanye’s passion for creating is intense.
And considering he’s made a ton of money with Nike after releasing his own shoe, and then making millions through his deal with Adidas, it’s not that far-fetched to think that the MC would set his sights solely on fashion.
Plus, the source says ‘The College Dropout’ creator has been too busy to focus on clothing design in the way that he wants, which may also contribute to his desire to leave his lyrics and performing behind.
“He got a $15 million signing bonus from Adidas, but his line has been pushed back four times because he hasn’t had enough time to work on it,” the source revealed.
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Mariah Carey Misses the Mark While Performing 'All I Want for Christmas is You' in New York City [VIDEO]
Despite being turned away for showing up extremely late to the taping of the tree lighting at Rockefeller Center in New York City, Mariah Carey made it on time to perform live at the event Wednesday night (Dec. 3). However, she didn’t quite deliver in the same way we had hoped.
Dressed regally in red, Mariah started off her holiday hit ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ fairly strong. But unfortunately, the performance started to go downhill from there. Between breathing issues and singing off-key, this was definitely not one of the singer’s greatest music moments. This is one show that will stick out as a contender for the worst vocal performances this year.
After watching the clip, we think Mariah might be kicking herself for not showing up to the Tuesday taping (Dec. 2) on time. Since she was on the phone discussing her pending divorce with Nick Cannon, the songstress was tardy to the party, causing NBC execs to turn her away.
Take a look as she performs the Christmas tune live and listen to the mic feedback below. You might want stick to the original recording.
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Andre 3000′s Jumpsuits on Display at 2014 Art Basel Miami Beach
If you didn’t see Andre 3000 perform during the string of OutKast reunion shows this year, you also missed out on his bold style statement in the form of jumpsuits. The personalized attire made fans’ heads turns with phrases like, “Across cultures, darker people suffer most. Why?” Now, the rapper is putting his fashionable declarations on display at Art Basel Miami Beach.
Artist Jimmy O’Neal, filmmaker Greg Brunkalla and 3 Stacks himself came together to showcased the jumpsuits at the yearly art show. There’s also an accompanying film called ‘Trumpets,’ where each phrase on the suit is matched up to different images.
If you’ve caught glimpses of the much-talked-about outfits, then you’ve seen Andre conveying several messages like “Make Love Like War,” “Thinking Deeply About Shallow S—” and “Art or Fart.”
The exhibit is titled ‘i feel ya: SCAD + Andre 3000 Benjamin,’ and it’s located at a pop-up museum at the Savannah College of Art and Design, running through Dec. 7. From there, the exhibit will head to Savannah, Ga., where all 47 jumpsuits will be on display starting in the summer of 2015.
Another still from “Trumpets”. Opening Dec 3 #artbasel2014 #Andre3000 #SCAD
A photo posted by brunkalla (@brunkalla) onNov 11, 2014 at 10:46am PST
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Pharrell Transforms Into an Austrian Emperor in New Chanel Short Film [VIDEO]
Pharrell dons some traditional threads and transforms into a sovereign ruler in Chanel’s new short film, ‘Reincarnation.’
In honor of the brand’s Métiers d’Art show in Salzburg, Austria, the Karl Lagerfeld-directed piece finds the ‘Happy’ singer as an elevator operator while model Cara Delevingne plays a barmaid.
Both characters dream of leaving their modest jobs and become something bigger, which they do in a dream sequence that turns Pharrell into Austrian emperor Franz Joseph. With Cara as his lady love, they two romantically waltz around the chalet.
They dance to ‘CC the World,’ which is sung by Pharrell and Cara. A play on the brand, the track sounds like a traditional waltz until we hear the beat come in and is quickly remixed into an interesting melody for the ears.
After the dream, Pharrell gets back to his post and meets Coco Chanel, played by actress Géraldine Chaplin. She asks him where he got his jacket and he informs her, “They only made it for me.” Apparently, this is how the famous Chanel suit was born.
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Tyler, the Creator Sends Open Letter to Fans: 'Stop Being a F—ing Follower'
Tyler, the Creator should change his name to Tyler, the Opinionated because days after calling Eminem’s ‘Shady XV’ album “ass,” the rapper took to social media to express his feelings on negativity and self-confidence in an open letter to fans.
At this point, it’s not clear what sparked his rant. It’s possible that he had a negative response from a fan or read something that made him upset, but either way, it’s evident the Odd Future leader has some things to get off his chest. He headed over to Facebook to vent.
“All you negative muthaf—as should look at me as inspiration,” he wrote. “I’m 23 f—ing years old and built a f—ing monster and I’m not ever gonna f—ing land. Stop being scary and [negative] and start believing in yourself and stop living for all these other f—ing idiots. Some of yall should put that f—ing blunt down and go do what the f— you know you need to do. Do it for yourself. I believe in everyone because I believe in myself.”
In the lengthy post, the ‘Wolf’ creator gave a fair share of inspirational talk that was coupled with a decent amount of chastising.
“There are no rules, f— rules,” he continued. “Go. Find your wings. I found my wings and I’m still flying and I will never ever land. But some of you have to find yourself, ya know. I knew who I was at like age 10. I knew music, I loved the colors, I knew what I was into. Most of you listen to what ever is hot or what your friends like. Yall dress how everyone else dress. Yall do what everyone else do. F—ing stop being a f—ing follower.”
He did end his missive on a positive note: “love you, today i want you to find your wings.”
Some fans appreciated the rhymer’s words while others seemed to be annoyed. “This post though. Finally someone spoke something positive. Nothing but respect and that’s a fact,” one person wrote in the comments. “Why would I look at you as an inspiration? I don’t know who the f— you are Mr. Know-It-All,” wrote another.
You can read Tyler’s entire post below.
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