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Friday, February 21, 2014
Exclusive! Steven Hirsch Talks Kim K Sex Tape Phenomenon (@kimkardashian @stevenhirsch)
Vivid Entertainment's CEO Steven Hirsch opens up about the success that the company has had with celebrity sex tapes, which he said started with the Pamela Anderson/ Tommy Lee tape, but was "broke wide open" with Kim Kardashian and Ray J. Hirsch was asked about the legality of putting out a tape without the consent of the parties in the video, which led to a conversation of obtaining Kim Kardashian's sex tape.
Steven admits that he was approached by a third party with the video, and explains that he then came to Kim about putting the tape out. After offering her a several million dollar deal, Kim agreed to release the tape, because as Steven explains, there was the chance of it leaking on the internet, where she would get no money.
When asked about Kim's level of success after the movie was released, Steven attributes it to the team she had around her and the "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" reality show for fueling her fame.
'SWV Reunited' Season 1, Episode 6 Finale Recap: Contract Woes Occur, Coko Backs Out
Cancer scares, fired managers, demoted managers and bad record deals. ‘SWV Reunited’ definitely didn’t skimp on the drama for the show’s first season. The finale kicks off from last week when Coko let the other girls know she wasn’t going to take a solo record deal and then Lelee and Taj were like, “Nah, you still got to choose.” Then Coko was like, “Ultimatums don’t work well with me.” Thank God this dance the ladies of SWV did was only for six episodes.
We’re quickly taken to a recording studio where Coko is recording a gospel song, ‘At Your Feet.’ What the song is for is unclear, but Coko can sure gospel it up. Later, Lelee and Taj join her in the hotel room where she plays them the song in hopes that it’ll change their mind in allowing her to do both her solo gospel career and focus on SWV. Sure enough, they do like the track and have a change of heart.
Did anyone notice that Coko closed her eyes when she said, “That’s all I ever wanted was your support?” This chick! Either way, what was the big deal was Michelle Williams had her own gospel career while still in Destiny’s Child. Um, scratch that comparison.
Things to come are more dire than expected. Still in New York, the group hurries over to meet with their new record label to sign on the dotted line — it turns out it isn’t going to happen. SWV is still locked into their contract with Mass Appeal Entertainment. Thankfully, the record label is still interested but they just have to fix their situation. They couldn’t have called first to say there was problem? It just seems wrong that they would bring them all the way there to just tell them no. Who wrote this script?
Another story arc that’s been going on is Taj’s potential move to New York after Eddie is thinking of taking a job. Taj doesn’t want to move back to the city for fear of uprooting her family and the future of SWV. She also brings up the fact that she’s been a great supporter of Eddie’s career and that it’s his turn to return the favor. “What about me?” Taj asks. Homegirl is picking up a couple of things from Coko.
It’s then time for the ladies to meet with Marcus Siskind of Mass Appeal Entertainment. The guy walks in and you can already tell this isn’t the kind of guy that is going to fold. Obviously, he didn’t. Then all hell breaks loose and Taj goes HAM on Marcus, “We want out!” Marcus manages to corral the group, which leaves Lelee to relent with, “The bottom line is we signed the contract.” More than anything, the group is worried where that’ll leave them standing with Jeff Robinson.
SWBN (Sisters With Bad News) trolley on over to meet with Jeff. To make matters worse, he starts the meeting off by playing a demo for the group. When they drop the bomb that they weren’t able to sign the record deal with Sony and that they are going to give it another shot with Mass Appeal (not that they have much of a choice), Jeff’s dumbstruck by the simple fact that he didn’t know any this. Somewhere deep down, he’s got a soft spot for the group because he told them he’s sticking with them. Lelee’s the most excited of all. She gives us the “Hercules, hercules, hercules” clap from ‘The Nutty Professor.’
The final stop of the tour is finally here. Upon the group’s arrival in Los Angeles for the show at the Greek Theatre, Coko shares with Cory that she changed her mind (I mean, this is just exhausting) and doesn’t want to record another album with Marcus’ record label, which by default means she doesn’t want to continue with SWV.
Meanwhile, Eddie makes it to the Greek Theatre to let Taj know he was offered the job in New York, but turned it down. Taj is not just excited but grateful that Eddie is being supportive of her career. Oh, man she is going to freak the heck out when Coko tells her what she decided.
SWV make it to the stage of the Greek for their last show on the tour. The girls are amped and play a great set to a receptive crowd all while Coko chews gum. After the show is over, the dressing room is packed with people and Coko kicks everyone out to talk about “grown-up” things with the group. Upon dropping the news that she doesn’t want to record another album because Mass Appeal is still involved, it’s every man for themselves. “We could be sued!” Taj screams. Lelee then accuses Coko of being on medication. Guns are blazing.
Coko sums her decision up in one swoop. “I’m not saying this is the end of SWV, but if the girls are willing to find Marcus with me and we can record with another label maybe I’ll consider staying in the group,” the singer explains. Once again, we end an episode with a fight, except like Lelee points out, this fight felt different. We’re left with more questions than we were coming in. SWV reunited? Perhaps will find out if there’s a next season.
Next: Check Out ‘SWV Reunited’ Season 1, Episode 5
The Weeknd Releases Spring 2014 Delivery One Collection
With music and production credits under this belt, The Weeknd is expanding his empire into fashion with the release of the Spring 2014 Official Issue XO Collection. The streetwear line is filled with items perfect to stay warm this winter.
The first part of the collection features crew neck sweaters, zip-up hoodies, and sweatpants, per an official press release, with camouflage print pockets, specialty heavyweight fleece, and subtle attention to detail. The line launches today (Feb 21) and can be purchased exclusively online at shop.theweeknd.com.
Until then, here are select images from the lookbook. Like The Weeknd’s previous visuals, the lookbook images feature scantily-clad models and the singer looking very mysterious.
2 Chainz Names Jay Z As His Dream Collaboration (@S_C @2Chainz)
Two Chainz has been featured on many songs over the past few years but there's one person he wants to hear from.
In an interview with Complex, the rapper talked about his new Adidas shoe line and his dream collaborator, Jay Z.
"It's probably no secret that I wouldn't mind getting in with Hov," Chainz said when asked who he would like to collaborate with in the future. "I think it would be kind of cool."
Do you think the two could make a good track?
Source: sohh.com
'Couples Therapy' Season 4, Episode 8 Recap: Ghostface Killah Reveals Troubled Past
Now over two weeks into therapy, the couples (and singles) are really starting to open up on ‘Couples Therapy,’ including Ghostface Killah. Despite losing both Kelsey and Leticia in the last episode, the rapper decides to stay and fully involve himself in therapy. He wants to figure out how he can better improve his relationships and how he treats women.
So when Dr. Jenn Berman has everyone talk about their family situation and upbringing, Ghostface finally feels comfortable enough to reveal how his childhood shaped his growing up into a man.
“So my pops left when I was like six,” he starts. “And I remember like me, almost trying to become a man, like early. And I guess that’s why I started doing things like robbing and doing stick-ups and doing stuff that boys do that’s lost.”
He continues, “Because you feel lonely. Being in the house though, you’d probably just look for a hug, you know what I mean. And I question myself, ‘Did I really, ever really get a hug?’ You know my mom’s just passed away, and I miss her, too… If I received that, maybe the women I had relationships with, I probably would have given them that [love] a little more different.”
Dr. Berman calls Ghostface’s realization a breakthrough. “You didn’t get empathy,” she says. “You didn’t get that connection. You didn’t get that bond, and I think that has carried out in your relationship with Kelsey. Such great work today.”
Even though this doesn’t mean all is well and good between Ghostface and Kelsey, she can’t help but smile at the fact that at least he’s trying to take therapy a bit more seriously. “We get out of group, and that was eye-opening,” Kelsey reveals in a solo interview. “It’s crazy for me to hear him just opening up and just letting his true inner emotions kind of come out.”
We start to see that although there might not be a romantic relationship there anymore between Ghostface and Kelsey, there is a friendship where the two can talk in a civil way. They discuss what happened in group therapy and how they feel. “The kid is hurt a little bit, you know what I mean,” he says during his own solo interview. “I only spent the last few days here thinking, ‘Yo what the f— else can I get of this. I got a lot of work to do.”
And while Kelsey could stay upset with what transpired between Ghostface and herself, she promises to get to a point where she can forgive him before leaving the ‘Couples Therapy’ house. Things seem to be looking up for these two despite the fact that other couples in the house are starting to crumble.
Will Ghostface continue this therapeutic path? Or will he put up a wall again? Tune in next week to find out.
Next: Watch 'Couples Therapy' Season 4, Episode 7
Shoplifter Gets Caught On Camera By Fake Walmart Employee
Looks like someone is trying to stop shoplifters, one exposure video at a time.
A shopper in Walmart posed as an employee to call out a woman who was trying to steal a purse and some other goods at the store. After being scolded for her actions, he says that he isn't an employee but demands that she hand over the items and her I.D.
See what happens next above.
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