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T.I. Marries Longtime Girlfriend Tameka “Tiny” Cottle

ShavarRoss.com — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:59:05 +0000

Rapper T.I. married earlier today in a secret ceremony at a Miami Beach courthouse.

The 29-year-old superstar — real name Clifford Harris Jr. — swapped I Do’s with his longtime 35-year-old girlfriend Tameka “Tiny” Cottle.

The two have reportedly been dating since 2001.

Photo: WENN

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Ellen DeGeneres Tweets She’s Leaving ‘American Idol’

ShavarRoss.com — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:00:58 +0000

“Dim the lights…I’ve voted myself off American Idol.”

That’s what Ellen DeGeneres tweeted late yesterday afternoon–so she’s officially leaving the show.

Ellen says she actually came to her decision a couple months ago and admitted that it was hard for her to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings. Who can blame her, she’s no Simon Cowell.

She concludes, “I am very grateful for the year I had. I am a huge fan of the show and will continue to be.”

Here’s a link to her site with the statement

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Official Movie Trailer: ‘Yogi Bear’

ShavarRoss.com — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:30:02 +0000

Check out the movie trailer for director Eric Brevig‘s movie adaptation of the popular TV cartoon Yogi Bear. You remember Yogi, right?

The film combines CGI and live action (like Alvin and the Chipmunks) and this is the first official trailer for the movie.

Plot: A documentary filmmaker (Anna Faris) travels to Jellystone Park to shoot a project and soon crosses paths with Yogi Bear (Dan Aykroyd), his sidekick Boo-Boo (Justin Timberlake), and Ranger Smith (Tom Cavanagh).

You’ve got a little time, the movie won’t hit theaters until December 17, 2010. (in 3D)

Rick Ross – Dirty Money – ‘Hello Good Morning’ LIVE on Lopez Tonight

Shavar — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:00:22 +0000

Gotta give props to Rick Ross, Diddy and the whole Dirty Money (Dawn and Kalenna) crew for a top notch ‘Hello Good Morning‘ live performance on George Lopez‘s Lopez Tonight.

The music was hyped, the dancers were hittin’ it and the crowd was loving it. Very well orchestrated and much props to Lopez Tonight‘s director–camera shots were on point as well.

Thanks to Mr. World Premiere for the photo and videos. Check out the performance and interview below.

Dynamic Duo: Condoleeza Rice and Aretha Franklin Team Up at Fundraiser

Shavar — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:00:45 +0000

Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, left, is acknowledged by Aretha Franklin after they performed a song at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia, Tuesday, July 27, 2010. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Commentator is kinda funny at the end (see video). Referring to the urban dictionary? SMH, lol.

Old Spice Guy Lands Role in Jennifer Aniston Movie

ShavarRoss.com — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:00:30 +0000

Isaiah Mustafa, the “Hello ladies…” man who you all know from the extremely popular Old Spice commercials has joined Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman in the upcoming new comedy ‘Horrible Bosses.’

“It’s a smaller role, but who wouldn’t want to be in one of these funny, irreverent comedies? The cast is great,” Mustafa tells The Hollywood Reporter. “I’m playing a cop because I play these authoritative characters well. I don’t know exactly who I’m in the scene with — maybe Jennifer Aniston!”

‘Horrible Bosses’ also stars Kevin Spacey, Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrell and is expected to hit theaters next July.

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New Music: Usher Ft. Jay-Z – ‘Hot Toddy’

ShavarRoss.com — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:00:36 +0000

Usher‘s hot new track entitled ‘Hot Toddy‘ recently hit the web. It’s a mid-tempo jam produced by the one and only Polow Da Don and written by Ester Dean.

The track also features a collabo with Jay-Z and is the second offering from Usher’s forthcoming album Versus, which will also be available as a deluxe CD with the re-release of his latest album, Raymond v. Raymond. The album will be available in stores and online August 24th.

Check out ‘Hot Toddy’ below.

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Kanye West’s Impromptu Rap for the Facebook Team (Video)

Shavar — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:30:22 +0000

Dressed in a business suit, a well-mannered Kanye West performs an impromptu, acapella poetic rap for excited Facebook employees in Palo Alto, California.

DMX Heads Back to the ‘Big House’ for 90 Days

Shavar — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:00:57 +0000

Rapper DMX is headed for the ‘big house’ yet again. The rapper was just released from an Arizona prison earlier this month (July 6th).

According to Third Mile Zone, DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons turned himself into authorities in L.A. yesterday afternoon for violating his probation on a 2002 reckless driving conviction. X was placed on probation after pleading no contest to the crime, but since then has violated his probation and has been ordered to serve 90 days in jail.

C’mon X, we’re all waitin’ for that new album!

Nicole Richie Gears Up for Second Novel ‘Priceless’

ShavarRoss.com — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:00:47 +0000

Television personality, socialite and author Nicole Richie will soon release the follow-up to her 2005 New York Times best selling semi-autobiography, The Truth About Diamonds.

Her latest novel, Priceless revolves around a singer named Charlotte who leaves her family in Manhattan and heads to New Orleans to follow her dreams. Sounds interesting.

“This book has been a project that I’ve put my heart and soul into.. Its about love, its about family, its about finding your talent and pursuing your dreams. Things are not always easy but eventually you do find your way.”

Priceless hits bookstores Sept. 28.

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