Real Bronx Tours are taking mainly White Europeans and Australians on a tour of the Bronx with stops at for photo ops at a food-pantry line, “pickpocket” park, and housing projects.

According to an unnamed patron on the tour, one of the guides, Lynn Battaglia, from Pittsburgh, poked fun at impoverished areas, describing the South Bronx, in particular, as a crime-ridden borough infested with poverty and violence, which has plagued the area since the 1970s.

At one point during the tour, Battaglia allegedly told the tourists in front of pantry line, “I don’t know what that line’s about, but every Wednesday we see it,” Battaglia told the tourists. “We see them go in with empty carts, and we see them come out with carts full.”

The bus then reportedly stopped in front of St. Mary’s Park, where she reportedly told the foreigners, “If it were 1980, and you said to me, ‘Lynn, I want to die.’ My answer would be, ‘You’re in the right neighborhood,’” suggesting that the park is unsafe.

Maybe we’ll rent a bus and take tourists through trailer park neighborhoods and show them the dumbest people in America. Then take them to a hospital to see what white folks look like before the meet their maker and why they all look like skeletons due there nasty treatment of people.

I see said the blind man. And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you somebody’s gonna read this and be like “Taking the tourists to see the animals in their natural habitat are we?” Smh.

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And now…the price: $1175.

That is all.

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Reports Vlad:

A huge fight broke out in the streets between unidentified parties, attracting the attention of a shirtless and very angry Game. For his sake, Game’s entourage basically held him back as he yelled and raged.

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you do not bite at the bait of pleasure till you know there is no hook beneath it.

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Reports 4umf:

Written by and from the perspective of her longtime friend and publicist Kali Bowyer, Saving Sanders: The Pilar Sanders Untold Story will detail what Pilar has described as her abusive marriage to the sports great. Although the book is in its early, early stages, I managed to get my hands on a couple of excerpts, and boy do they make for an interesting read. Check them out below:

“I’ll never forget the night my phone rang at around 3:30 am. I had answered dead out of my sleep to hear just uncontrollable sobbing from a heartbroken Pilar, who could only mutter the words, ‘Kal, he took my babies.’ As I sat there and cried with her, she was completely devastated and blown away. I do not think this was something she ever imagined in a million years could happen to her. It had been a rough few months – doing my best to combat every attack Deion made. Watching my friend die inside, I refused to sit back at let this happen. I promised Pilar that I would fight for her.”

“While Pilar was living out of the hotel those few months, scraping by day-to-day. Now don’t get me wrong, she was not staying at some dive – quite the opposite. We had been on the phone talking for quite sometime that day when I heard her son call his father and say to him, ‘Daddy, I’m hungry, and mommy has no money for food.’ After a silent pause, Deion replied to his son, ‘You can eat when I see you next week.’”

“The headline making argument – a joke is more like it. What did not make the headlines is how Deion attempted to kill Pilar by picking up a statue in a fit of rage and hitting her over the head. Thank God her childhood best friend Dee was present in the house to witness the entire fight. After Dee jumped in to try to help Pilar, Deion responded by punching her in the face.”

I see said the blind man. And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you stories of imagination tend to upset those without one

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Reports Rhymes With Snitch:

And then this happened…

Two days later, with the dragging still going on, Omarion had enough.

And now…
This is EbenGregory.com…telling you here’s another example of his classic sh*t.

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Reports Sohh:

Known for pulling off his own iconic leg drops in the ring, Hogan joined in on the laughs by poking fun at Miguel.

“MIGUELAMANIA at least he did it right brother. HH,” Hogan tweeted May 20th. (Hulk Hogan’s Twitter)

Almost immediately after the accident, various Hogan and wrestling comparisons were made.

It didn’t take long for the Miguel leg drop to gain comparisons to one of the more popular leg drops in the history of leg drops. Of course, it reminded many of Hulk Hogan and his finisher as one of the world’s most famous wrestlers used the move right before pinning his opponents for the three count. Now, here we have Miguel’s finishing touch on two fans. Wait, there’s something wrong right? Miguel, an R&B singer, was performing at the Billboard Awards. He was singing his hit “Adorn” when he became inspired to leap over fans in his attempt to complete a jump kick. It even sounds like he’s competing in an Olympic event, but the R&B singer completely bombed his jump and here’s what happened. (Sports World Report)

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you sometimes life is your opponent and just showing up is a victory.

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Reports TMZ:

According to the police report, obtained by TMZ, Keef was busted for allegedly smoking weed at a fancy hotel.

The details surrounding the arrest are unclear.

According to the booking sheet, Keef — real name Keith Cozart — was listed at 5’9″ and 160 lbs.

After the arrest, Keef tweeted, “Jus Got Out Of Dekalb County jail In Atlanta Mad As f**k.”

Keef is considered a prodigy — and has rapped with huge stars like 50 Cent and Wiz Khalifa.

Keef is no stranger to the law … he’s been arrested at least two times before — and even has a gun conviction under his belt.

It’s been a rough year for the rapper … We broke the story, he was recently sued for child support by his middle-school-aged baby mama who claimed Keef fathered her kid — born in 2011 — when he was only 15.

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you I’m shocked. (Sarcasm)

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Reports Uproxx:

He looked like a WWE manager and his pose was just ripe for meme-ing. So Twitter gathered its best (and worst) Photoshopping skills and used them to make Drake memes we can all love and enjoy. This is seriously the best rap-related Internet bait since Kanye West stole Taylor Swift’s lunch money that one time or whatever.

And now…the memes.

This is EbenGegory.com…telling you people have lots of time on their hands.

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And now…the video.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you see the first sentence.

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Reports Sohh:

Cole broke the unexpected news to his 3.7 million Twitter followers Monday (May 20).

“Kanye West is one of the greatest artists of our generation.,” Cole tweeted May 20th.

“Which is exactly why I’m moving my release date up.”

“Born Sinner June 18th”

“June 18th http://instagram.com/p/ZifP59Fc8g/” (J. Cole’s Twitter)

Hours prior, Cole’s Born Sinner special edition version cover surfaced across the Internet.
Here goes the official album cover for the deluxe edition of J. Cole’s upcoming sophomore album Born Sinner, which was revealed by the New Zealand iTunes store and listing a June 14th release date. That probably means it’s due in the United States on June 18th, a week up from it’s original planned date. The standard edition of the album features 16 tracks while the deluxe has 21. (HHNM)

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you if you aren’t in over your head, how do you know how tall you are? Free jewelry.

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Reports Rhymes With Snitch:

NY Hot 97 program director Ebro says he emailed Jay Z on the congratulatory tip and Jay emailed back saying,

“It’s not true. The news is worse than blogs.”

And there you have it.

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you so he does read the blogs! Lol.

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Reports AllHipHop:

According to TMZ, Blige is being accused of not paying all of her federal taxes in 2009, 2010, and 2011. The I.R.S. says that the “I’m Goin’ Down” singer owes a total of $3,426,255.43.

Blige’s financial troubles also include over $900,000 in back taxes owed to the state of New Jersey, and in February the Grammy winner was sued for allegedly defaulting on a $500,000 loan from Bank of America.

Prior to that lawsuit, she and her husband were accused of defaulting on a $2.2. million Signature Bank loan in November of 2012.

Blige’s federal tax issues became public two weeks after Lauryn Hill, her duet partner on “I Used To Love Him,” was sentenced to three months in prison for unpaid taxes.

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you there is one difference between a tax collector and a taxidermist–the taxidermist leaves the hide.

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Reports Bossip:

Last night at the Billboard Awards Miguel got a little too excited while singing “Adorn” and decided he was going to jump to the other side of the stage, but in the process, he did Hulk Hogan’s signature “leg drop” move on some unfortunate female fans in the first row.

Miguel quickly hopped on Twitter to apologize to the fan and laugh off the mishap:

Did someone smell a hater? Omarion took time to throw some not so subtle shade while driving around Chris Stokes’ pedo van and fired shots at Miguel’s performance:

And now…Twitter reacts to Omarion’s shade.

And now…Maybach O apologizes.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you the devil loves nothing better than the intolerance of reformers.

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Reports Sohh:

While walking out of a restaurant, RiRi fell victim to handfuls of paparazzi asking her about a possible make-out session going down.

Good news for fans of hot girls making out with each other — Rihanna says she’s totally down to suck face with Miley Cyrus … just as soon as Miley calls her up. So, WHY is Rihanna talking about girl-on-girl action with Miley, you ask?? Long story short — someone asked Miley the same question (in reverse) recently and M.C. said she’d “definitely” makeout with RiRi. So, we found Rihanna this weekend on her way out of Georgio Baldi and asked if the hypothetical feelings were mutual. … and they are! Now, we just gotta get the two of ‘em in the same room … with some Barry White … and a camera. (TMZ)

Buzz of Miley having an interest to smooch it up with the Barbados hottie sprouted online over the weekend.

Earlier in the week, VIBE hit the red carpet at the MAXIM Hot 100 party in Hollywood where a glam Cyrus walked the red carpet after being crowned the top spot on the hot chick list. We casually asked her who she thought deserved the Number One spot. The 20-year-old singer’s reply? Rihanna. She then went off on the Bajan singer’s tongue-swaggering hotness. “She’s, like, so hot,” Cyrus said. (Rihanna was No. 3 on MAXIM’s 2013 Hot 100 list.) Maybe we were a little tired, or it was all the light bulbs flashing, but the way Cyrus described Rihanna warranted our next question: Would you make out with her? (Because, truthfully, who wouldn’t, right?) Cyrus’ coy answer …”You know, we’ll see…It depends.” Today, Cyrus, who’s reportedly engaged to Liam Hemsworth, changes her mind. In reply to VIBE’s tweet — “MileyCyrus would kinda, maybe, “it depends” make out with Rihanna — Cyrus tweeted out the following awesome zinger. (VIBE)

And now…the video.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you kissing is a means of getting two people so close together that they can’t see anything wrong with each other.

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And now…fun with photoshop.

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you when Omarion heard about it, he had another dance off.

HipHopWired

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That is all.

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And now…the video.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling that was a ghetto show he called into. Lol.

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And now…the cover.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you Yeezus will be released on June 18th.

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Reports Sohh:

According to reports, Jigga bought the whip as a graduation present for Diggs.

College graduation is a day to celebrate accomplishments and toast to the future. Some people may even get thoughtful gifts from friends and family. For former Notre Dame basketball player Skylar Diggins, graduation day will certainly be unforgettable. Diggins currently plays guard for the WNBA’s Tulsa Shock and graduated Sunday from Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business. Her agency, Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, surprised her with quite the gift. Diggins left her graduation ceremonies and was surprised in the parking lot with a brand new white Mercedes, complete with a red bow and a handwritten note from Jay himself. Diggins posted a collage of photos of the car on her Instagram account with the caption, “Got surprised with a new Mercedes! Thanks so much to Jay and @rocnation, and @dancyautogroup!” (NESN)

Diggins became an official Roc Nation Sports client in late April.

When a former college basketball women’s star gets drafted into the WNBA, you rarely pay attention to what sports agency she signs with. However, this one should warrant a little bit of attention. Of course by now we know all about Jay Z and his latest sports endeavor — he’s become a sports agent and has already started RocNation Sports. Well on Thursday morning, Jay Z signed his latest client as Skylar Diggins reportedly agreed to be represented by RocNation. Diggins isn’t and won’t be the headline figure at RocNation, but it’s still an intriguing move. Diggins was selected with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2013 WNBA Draft less than two weeks ago and was widely considered to be one of the top three recognizable players in women’s basketball aside of Britney Griner and Elana Delle Donne. (Rant Sports)

And now…the picture of the new toy.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you I have always felt a gift car shines so much better than one you buy for yourself!

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And now…the pic symbolizing it all.

And now…the commencement speech.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you me and Ma Dukes on graduation day. RIP.

PS, my beard was still in training.

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This is EbenGregory.com…telling we already know what they’re doing.

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Reports Rhymes With Snitch via NY Post:

Music mogul Jay-Z is closing in on being a certified agent by the players association, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

Jay-Z, who formed Roc Nation Sports and lured Robinson Cano away from Scott Boras early last month, is expected to be certified by the union within weeks.

Roc Nation Sports has partnered with Creative Artists Agency and Brodie Van Wagenen in representing Cano for CAA.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you you can’t stop the future, you can’t rewind the past. The only way to learn the secret…is to press play. Free jewelry.

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Reports HipHopWired:

When he is one the court, Kobe Bryant’s motivation is pretty obvious; get buckets, win games. Off the court, what the former Columbia records rapper does next while off the court is anyone’s guest. For example, today the Los Angeles Laker decided to share a photo of the surgery to repair his torn Achilles tendon.
Bryant shared the pic via Instagram and it is not for the faint of heart. “One month ago yesterday #surgery #graphic #RealNoImage #mambamentality,” reads the caption. The pic includes three sets of hands, a scalpel, a needle and a gaping hole in the back of Kobe Bryant’s leg. There really is no more to say, besides “yuck.”

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you they say time heals all wounds, but that presumes the source of the grief is finite. Say word EbenGregory.

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And now…the price: $660.

That is all.

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Reports Sohh:

While details are still fuzzy, Drizzy is shown donning a Jewfro and thick sideburns in a new photo currently circulating online.

Drake started from the bottom and now he’s in “Anchorman 2.” The Canadian rap star was spotted on the set of “Anchorman: The Legend Continues” on Saturday afternoon in New York. Drake, who famously appeared on “Degrassi: The Next Generation,” joins fellow hip-hop icon Kanye West in the cameo-heavy “Anchorman” sequel. West was photographed on the film’s Atlanta set on May 10. (Huffington Post)

Shots of rap star Kanye West and additional cast members like Jim Carrey, Steve Carell and more sprouted online last week.

Anchorman: The Legend Continues is back in Woodruff Park in downtown Atlanta, GA today and the cameos will continue, too (rumor has it Vince Vaughn is on set today). According to permits, filming will continue near Park Peachtree St between Marietta St and Auburn Ave (along Woodruff Park) through Monday. Below are a few more pictures from Wednesday’s shoot, including new photos of Kanye West, Paul Rudd, John C. Reilly, Steve Carell, and Jim Carrey thanks to @Live1DNews. (On Location Vacations)

And now…pics of Yeezy on set.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you I can’t imagine anything better than being required to have fun. But that’s just me.

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This is EBenGregory.com…telling you I call that a paycation. Act like you get it.

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And now…Black Skinhead.

And now…the lyrics to Black Skinhead.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you I know I probably throw a little pebble at his glass house every now and again but don’t get it f**ked up, Yeezy my man. Respect.

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Reports TMZ:

According to our sources, multiple threats were called in to the office of Brown’s attorney, Mark Geragos. We’re told the caller threatened Chris’ life … but it’s unclear what, if any, specific threats were made.

Our sources say Geragos took the threats very seriously and immediately reported them to the LAPD, giving them all the information he had on the calls.

We’re told Geragos filled out a report and the LAPD are currently investigating.

I see said the blind man. And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you unless I’m at a wedding, I don’t like veiled threats. Gee whiz.

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Reports Bossip:

The FLOTUS recently addressed the graduating class of Bowie State University, which is one of many Historically Black Colleges, where she made it a point to stress the importance of going to college and commended the graduating class for beating the statistics.

via Think Progress

First Lady Michelle Obama decided to trot out some very old talking points in her commencement address to the 2013 graduating class at Bowie State University:

“Today, instead of walking miles every day to school, they’re sitting on couches for hours, playing video games, watching TV. Instead of dreaming of being a teacher or a lawyer or a business leader, they’re fantasizing about being a baller or a rapper,” Obama continued.

“Right now, one in three African American students are dropping out of high school, only one in five African Americans between the ages of 25 and 29 has gotten a college degree.”

But priorities should change, she said, because “getting an education is as important if not more important than it was back when this university was founded.”

The first lady is known for keeping it 100 when she speaks, and this time was no exception.

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you when people know better, they do better.

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Reports Sohh:

Griner broke the news in various interviews this week but failed to garner much attention.
One of the most dominant basketball players in recent memory came out as gay Wednesday, casually mentioning the fact in an interview as if it were an afterthought. The news media and the sports world seemed to treat it as such, too, with little mention of the star’s sexuality showing up on social media or on message boards, and virtually no analysis of what the revelation meant for tolerance in society as a whole. At first glance, it seemed implausible. After all, players, fans, coaches and league executives had been waiting with bated breath for weeks, if not months and years, to see if an active team-sport athlete would come out. So how could this sort of revelation be treated with such nonchalance? (New York Times)

She also revealed why college athletes keep hush-hush on their sexual preferences.

“It was more of a unwritten law [to not discuss your sexuality] … it was just kind of, like, one of those things, you know, just don’t do it,” Griner said Friday. “They kind of tried to make it, like, ‘Why put your business out on the street like that?’” (ESPNW)

And now…
This is EbenGregory.com…telling you 

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And now…the tweets:

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you sounds like another story I can’t tell anymore. But some of y’all won’t get that.

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Reports Rhymes With Snitch:

Yesterday Beyonce’s Uncle Larry broke a family cardinal rule by blabbing about Beyonce and her marriage to Jay Z and Beyonce’s rocky relationship with her father Mathew Knowles.

Last night Beyonce posted a tersely worded message on her Instagram page about lowlife people  who have nothing better to do than to talk about her.

Beyonce deleted the post shortly after it went up.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you some people think friends are God’s way of apologizing for your family.

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Reports Vlad:

Kanye has blessed us with more new info about his new album. According to Rap-Up, the album will be released on June 18, and will be titled “Yeezus.”

After whipsers about the album being “like the year 3000,” and his elaborate “New Slaves” video premiere last night, it looks like Yeezy is setting everyone up for a huge album.

Overall, Kanye has kept the details minimal for this album, but maybe that’s driving its appeal. Rumored collaborations on the project include Hudson Mohawke, Young Chop, Skrillex, and Daft Punk.

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you blame Kid Cudi who coined his name back in 2011.

I know my big brother Yeezus and the whole fam @rickyanderson @oldyungin @virgilabloh @hitboy_sc r shuttin down Paris right now. #RAGE4CUD

— Scott Mescudi (@ducidni) October 1, 2011

Yeezus and me take the top 2 spots on Complex magazines best dressed niggaz list….truly flattered, Thank Gaaawd Im Fresh!

— Scott Mescudi (@ducidni) December 29, 2011

Well mos def Yeezus is the only other person who will stand up for his art.

— Scott Mescudi (@ducidni) February 29, 2012

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Reports TMZ:

We’ve learned … Capital One has slapped Pilar Sanders with a big, fat lawsuit in Texas for allegedly failing to make payments on a $6,160.25 bill … an amount she used to consider chump change.

We’ve been reporting for months … Pilar and Deion are at WAR — and Prime Time even kicked her out of his Texas mansion. Pilar has lawyered up and wants a cut of the NFL legend’s fortune, estimated at more than $250 million.

But for now Capital One just wants its $6k … and according to court docs, the bank says it reached out to Pilar in January, 2013, demanding she cough up the cash … but she never paid.

Now, C.O. is suing for the full amount plus court costs.

And now…

This is EbenGrergory.com…telling you creditors have better memories than debtors.

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Reports Vlad:

The sale sets a new record high for one of Basquiat’s works, beating out his “Untitled”, which held the previous record when it sold for $26.4 million last November.

Christie’s says Wednesday’s auction brought in $495 million, the highest total of any art auction.

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you art is not what you see, but what you make others see.

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Reports XXL Mag:

For months, Soulja Boy has been snapping photos with various members of YMCMB—including Cash Money CEO Birdman and Young Money president Mack Maine. With his status as a free agent since leaving Interscope, Soulja has left clues as to where he’ll end up next. At one point, after he inked the words “Rich Gang” on his face, he made his YMCMB affiliation public by adding the label to his social networks. And back in March, the 22-year-old was spotted talking business with Birdman in Miami, which Stunna later tweeted: “S/O. that lil homey@souljaboy Realnigga do Real thangs. RichGang YMCMB.”

But now, you can add one more piece to the puzzle. On his recently released mixtape King Soulja, he appears to have shouted out his allegiance to the label. The specific track is “Come On,” where he opens it up by saying, “SODMG. PTE. Rich Gang. YMCMB.” Near the end, he more or less says the same thing: “Soulja. Salute. Rich Gang. YMCMB. SOD.”

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you indecision becomes decision with time. Free jewelry.

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Via Auntie Rose:

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you people go to the movies instead of moving. Hollywood characters are supposed to have all the adventures for everybody in America, while everybody in America sits in a dark room and watches them have them. But some of y’all won’t get that.

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Reports The Homey Vlad:

New York Knicks guard JR Smith has received a ton of criticism for his playoff performance, and rumors started sprouting that he was out partying with Rihanna all night in an NYC club, which was what contributed to his off-game on the court. Pictures actually surfaced of JR sweating while partying in the club with Rihanna just a few feet away from him.

Rihanna has since thrown some major shade at JR on Instagram while responding to a hater. She called JR “thirsty” and claimed that “he f*ckin up cus his a*s be hungover from clubbing every night during playoffs.” Fans have taken this and spun the clubbing rumors out of control.

Well, after a while it’s only natural to get highly annoyed with fans repeatedly hitting you up complaining that your sub-par performance is a result of partying with Rihanna. To remedy the slander that has been coming his way, JR posted a slick one-liner Instagram response to any hater trying to slay him for being in the club with the Bajan beauty.

According to JR, he’s not even sure who people saw him in the club with.

And now…the meme.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you after further review, that meme was not really hilarious.

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Reports MTV:

For Kanye West, presentation is everything and on Friday night (May 17), rap’s reigning mad scientist conjured up a revolutionary way to premiere his “New Slaves” music video.

Instead of YouTube or MTV, Yeezy projected his latest clip on the sides of buildings in 66 locations around the world, giving fans little forewarning before the first premiere. He posted the viewing times and locations on his KanyeWest.com site and about 100 fans answered the call and gathered on the corner of 14th Street and 10th Avenue in New York City’s Meatpacking District as many as 30 minutes before the scheduled 11:45 p.m. showing. The truck that drove around the city projecting the vid was an hour late, but the delay didn’t seem to matter much to the dedicated flock who gasped as the stark black and white image of their rap hero shot up on a matte black wall.

“My mama was raised in the era when/ Clean water was only served to the fairer skin/ Threw on clothes, you would’ve thought I had help/ But they wasn’t satisfied unless I picked the cotton myself,” ‘Ye spit, setting the tone.

From the video’s first few moments it was clear that this was something different, even for a rapper who has made a career off of wearing pink polos and singing an entire album in auto-tune. At the same time there was something familiar as Kanye challenged materialistic habits and racial stereotypes like he did on his 2005 single “All Falls Down.”

“What you want a Bentley, fur coat, a diamond chain/ All you blacks want all the same things,” he rhymed, making for an uncomfortable, but necessary listen.

The visual was equally dislodging as West rhymes with a piercing look in his eye addressing each individual listener, but without ever really being there. He shouts out “new slaves” before staring silently as the thumping beat played.

When the almost four-minute presentation was over, the crowd stood strangely quiet for a moment before they realized that it was OK to cheer their revolutionary rap hero.

And now…video.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling knowledge makes a man unfit to be a slave. On another note, slaves are generally expected to sing as well as to work. Check me out though.

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Reports Rhymes With Snitch:

Last night Chris Brown’s arch enemy Drake a posted picture of he and Teyanna Taylor cup caking on Instagram.

Teyanna later re-posted the picture just in case anybody missed it. And by anybody I mean Chris Brown.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you that Instagram post is carrying a message that is not for me.

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Reports 4umf:

She better stop stunting. From what Mediatakeout is saying we are sure this is the reason she was saying people said she looks like Beyonce. Cause I guess she figures she had him first Lol. But who knows when the liars on the internet get started. I guess spin and do a twirl Miss Kenya cause she has been around plenty of millionaires. And a real lady like Kenya will not tell it all anyways. Smart girl, that is how you keep getting those things no one else got. Plus a mega millionaire knocking her down.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you if I wouldn’t have seen the pic, I wouldn’t have believed it. But I saw the pic.

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Reports Vlad:

The boy’s grandmother spoke exclusively to Fox 32 about the situation, and says she wants to pack up and leave the neighborhood over the threats.

And now…the video.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you sometimes society is a hospital of incurables.

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And now…the pics.

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Reports Sohh:

While details are still fuzzy, multiple sources have confirmed baby number two is on the way.

Blue Ivy’s gonna be a big sis! That’s right: Superstar supermom Beyoncé is expecting her second child with hubby Jay-Z, multiple sources exclusively confirm to E! News. The news follows rampant speculation that the “Countdown” songbird was pregnant, even as the couple remained tight-lipped about their ever-growing family. (E! Online)

The 31-year-old hitmaker had the Internet buzzing after nixing a concert earlier this week, which only sparked more pregnancy chatter.

Buzz of baby No. 2 on board kicked into gear on Monday. Now Beyoncé has announced she’s canceling her Tuesday concert in Belgium because of dehydration and exhaustion. The singer’s publicist tells AP that Beyoncé has been advised by her doctors to rest. She was scheduled to perform at the Sportpaleis in Antwerp. The show will be rescheduled and tickets can be used at that show. Her next tour date is Wednesday at the same arena. The statement says “she is awaiting word from her doctors before making a decision.” (USA Today)

Recently, rumors and gossip about another baby being on the way have sprouted online.

Music insiders are chattering about Beyoncé expecting her second child with husband Jay-Z. Multiple sources told us after the Met Gala last week that the singer, who is currently in the middle of a world tour, is pregnant. Bey wore a Givenchy gown with a high, belted waist that carefully camouflaged her midsection, but pictures have emerged on blogs of what looks like a baby bump from recent tour dates. (New York Post)

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you babies are such a nice way to start people. Congrats.

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And now…the video.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you I guess I should have told you they weren’t even in the video.

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Reports Rhymes With Snitch:

Last night during the American Idol season finale Jennifer Lopez performed her new single, ‘Live It Up ft. Pitt Bull.’

After the performance Nicki, Randy and Keith jumped to their feet applauding enthusiastically while MiMi just sat there and smiled.

Comes in at the 4:41 mark.

And now…the video.

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you if a window of opportunity appears, Mariah doesn’t mind pulling down the shade.

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Reports Rhymes With Snitch:

Tina Knowles’ brother Larry Beyince gives a candid interview with Celebuzz that is sure to rattle Queen B.

On Beyonce Before Becoming Mrs. Jay-Z…

“He was after her and she wasn’t. She told me she wasn’t too particularly fond of him. “I would see him with her and pictures of them, I heard rumors they were together and she told me ‘no.’ You know how women get that look like ‘eww.’ I guess she wasn’t attracted to him. “But as long as he treats her well and makes her happy, that’s all I ever wanted. He’s okay with me.”

On Beyonce Getting Married…

“I was surprised she married him. I think she got tired of being alone. When you have as much money as she does she has to be careful about people wanting her for her money. And apparently he had as much as she had. “I don’t think the family cared. Just that whatever he’s doing he’s making money [and] made it okay.”

On Beyonce’s Father Mathew Knowles…

“I wasn’t surprised she fired him [as her manager]. I’m glad, actually. “I know he was getting 20 percent of whatever she made, and from what I know he wasn’t doing much for her. All I knew is that he wanted her to be famous and rich so he could be rich. “One reason I was glad she got married is because she was no longer under her dad’s control. He is a control freak.”

On Beyonce’s Early Rise To Fame…

“She didn’t want to be famous. She just wanted to be a normal child. She loved to watch cartoons and be with her friends. “She was forced into singing. “It took away her whole childhood. Everything was geared toward being famous. She used to get angry at [her father] a lot for taking away her childhood. That affected her. “I would prefer she was just my little niece, but she’s a lot better off than most women.”

I see said the blind man. And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you they look like they’re in love to me.

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Reports Latina:

The network providing culturally relevant programming for English-speaking Latinos, which was founded in 2004, has teamed up with J.Lo for a brand new movement. The Boricua pop star, who took a majority stake in the company last year, was officially appointed chief creative officer of the channel, which reaches an estimated 31 million homes nationwide.

During the 2013 NuvoTV upfront at the Edison Ballroom in NYC yesterday, Lopez dished about her new gig and how she is preparing for the re-launch of the network’s programming in July. She addressed the crowd in a stylish sheer floral blouse paired with white pants, and said, “It is still almost impossible to find Latinos accurately portrayed in the media.” The Puerto Rican mogul added, “Now, I’m fortunate enough to be in the position to do something about it.”

Several new shows are being launched including, Mario Lopez: One on One, where the famous host gets to sit down for an intimate chat with fellow celebrities. Comedian Anjelah Johnson will also star in her own comedy series, The Homecoming Special. In addition, the network will release a documentary about J.Lo’s life and rise to success.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you don’t spend so much time trying to choose the perfect opportunity, that you miss the right opportunity.
 Congrats.

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Reports Vlad:

The app allows users to create custom keys so you can send acronyms or entire phrases with the touch of just one key.

A user also has the ability to upload his or her custom key setup to social channels like Twitter and Facebook. Birdman had this to say about the unique app:

“As the owner of multiple global businesses, my time is valuable. Over the years I have witnessed the growing demand for technology products and realized that an app that allows you to save time while typing was needed, he says. “Time is money and with Shorty Cuts by Birdman, you will be platinum!.”

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you he hustles at both work and play, and consequently enjoy both to the utmost. Respect.

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And now…the price: $925.

That is all.

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Reports Bossip:

Being that J.R. has been playing so terribly in the playoffs this season, many sports analyst point to J.R.’s penchant for poppin’ bottles with models well into the wee hours of the morning as the reason for his poor play.

That said, Rihanna’s little dig didn’t go unheard. ESPN New York sportswriter Ian Begley asked J.R. if he heard about his rumored ex-booty call’s comments and he posted this response on his Twitter page.

And now…J.R.’s response.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you we do not need to be shoemakers to know if our shoes fit. But some of y’all won’t get that. On another note, the translation of J.R. Smith’s response to bad gal Rhi-Rhi is this:

Previously: Rihanna Disses NY Knick JR Smith, Calls Him Thirsty (Instagram Post)

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Reports 4umf:

It’s certainly been a long road for Candice Glover. Narrowed down from thousands of contestants, the powerhouse performer saw that journey end and her quest for divadom begin as she bested 22-year-old Texan songstress Kree Harrison to be named 2013′s ‘American Idol’ champ.

A fan favorite from the very start, Candice consistently wowed fans with her takes on tunes ‘Chasing Pavements’, ‘I Who Have Nothing’, and many more.

As we look forward to music from both of the blossoming vocalists, we at That Grape Juice extend our congratulations to Glover for being crowned this year’s winner!

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you what does it mean to be the best? It means you have to be better than the number two guy. But what gratification is there in that? He’s a loser—that’s why he’s number two. Free jewelry. Signed EbenGregory.

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Reports TMZ:

There are reports Kim felt like Kanye was abandoning her by scheduling a tour for his new album in October — just three months after she’s expected to give birth — but sources close to the touring company tell us, that’s not true … because Kim and the baby are coming along for the ride.

And she’s not messing around either — we’re told the touring company has already been given orders to arrange for cribs and soundproof hotel rooms at every stop.

Kanye hasn’t announced whether his tour will go international — but we all know the guy has an affinity for Paris, so we’re guessing he’ll most likely be heading overseas.

I see said the blind man. And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you lol @ sound proof rooms. I hope they do realize a baby will wake up no matter what.

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Reports Miss Jia:

The on again, off again boo to Chris Brown recently uploaded this now infamous photo to her instagram page with an interesting caption. Seems like Chris has a thing for putting his face in strange places.

And now…the Instagram post.

I see said the blind man.  And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you Breezy has a fetish.

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And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you this was made before Gucci’s fallout with Waka Flocka.

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Reports TMZ:

The rapper just posted a photo to his Instagram page … showing off the jacked physique he built while serving out his 2-year sentence in a NY prison for attempted illegal gun possession and tax evasion.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you the 37-year-old rapper was obviously hittin’ the weights during his time in the big house unlike some other prisoners we know.

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And now…the video.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you this should be good.

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And now…the video.

This is EbenGregory.com…wondering if there will be a rant.

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Reports Real Talk NY:

2013 BIGTYMERZ OVO YMCMB RICHGANG – Birdman

Birdman doesn’t care what Mannie Fresh has to say and will continue on with the, “Big Tymers,” project with Lil Wayne and Drake replacing him. Check below for the original, “Big Tymers.”

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you sorry Mannie.

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Reports Radar Online:

Kanye’s soon-to-be-released yet untitled record, which is expected to drop on June 18, will be “launching a worldwide tour later this fall, early next year. Kim is giving birth in July, and the baby will only be a few months old when Kanye goes out on the road,” a source close to the family exclusively told Radar.

“Needless to say, Kim is very unhappy that Kanye won’t be around as much because of his work. Even if she flew on a private jet with the baby to see Kanye, it would be impossible for mother and baby to be on the road with him. Kim wants to breast feed for at least the first six months. The baby needs to be on a schedule, and that is hard when crossing time lines.”

Complicating matters, Kim will be required to be in Los Angeles this winter to shoot Keeping Up With The Kardashians.

“Kim just feels like she can’t win. She feels that both of their work schedules are going to prevent them from spending quality time together after the baby is born,” the insider revealed.

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you somebody’s gonna read this and be like, “This always makes Yeezy happy.”

“This does not.”

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Reports HipHopWired:

Late last week the IRS confirmed that it targeted GOP members, and Tea Party groups looking to receive tax exemptions. Employees in the agency paid special attention to collectives using keywords to identify conservatives.

In addressing the incident, Obama responded to sentiments of those upset about the news. “Americans have a right to be angry about it, and I’m angry about it,” he said. “It should not matter what political stripe you’re from. The fact of the matter is the IRS has to operate with absolute integrity.

“I’ll do everything in my power to make sure it never happens again,” he added.

The president’s stern words are less aggressive than a statement released by the White House Monday (May 13). “The fact of the matter is what we know about this is of concern,” press secretary Jay Carney said. “We certainly find the actions taken, as reported, to be inappropriate.”

While Republicans are in an uproar, the IRS has long been partaking in suspect activity.

The Los Angeles Times:

Here are the genuine scandals in this affair: Political organizations are being allowed to masquerade as charities to avoid taxes and keep their donors secret, and the IRS has allowed them to do this for years.

The bottom line first: The IRS hasn’t done nearly enough over the years to rein in the subversion of the tax law by political groups claiming a tax exemption that is not legally permitted for campaign activity. Nor has it enforced rules requiring that donors to those groups pay gift tax on their donations.

The organizations at issue are known as 501(c)4 groups (call them C4s for short) after the section of the tax code that applies to them. They’re nonprofit “social welfare” organizations that by law must be devoted primarily to programs broadly serving their communities, not private groups. IRS forms reveal what the agency considers to be mainstream C4s: religious groups; cultural, educational and veterans organizations, homeowners associations, volunteer fire departments. In recent years, however, overtly political groups have been claiming C4 status, which allows them to keep their donor lists secret and to avoid paying taxes on certain income.

Our lunatic campaign finance system is what turned the typical C4 from a volunteer fire department into a conduit of anonymous political cash. Big donors were given the green light to spend freely on elections by the Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision. That wasn’t good enough for some; they wanted to distribute their largess secretly.

Miller was not running the IRS at the time of the political scrutiny, most of which occurred in the agency’s Cincinnati office. He was however potentially involved in a coverup. Like special division leader Lois Lerner, Miller was briefed on the occurrence roughly a year before it was made public.

I see said the blind man. And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you the ostensible firing makes good theater. His job was over in june anyway

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And now…the video.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling I’ll cosign the message.

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The “Stay” singer clapped back, saying “F*ck you and your wack ass team!! No one don’t want that dessert thirsty ni*ga!! He f*ckin up cus his ass be hungover from clubbing every night during playoffs!! So your issue ain’t with with rasshole me.”

Looks like Rihanna’s on the lookout for trash talkers on Instagram these days.

And now…the instagram post.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you Rhianna don’t be f**king around. That is all.

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Reports Rhymes With Snitch via Mommy’s Dirty Little Secret:

Looks like Floyd Mayweather has gotten a taste of his own medicine because he allegedly caught his fiance Shantel Jackson cheating with Atlanta producer (and Vivica Fox’s former fiance) Omar Slim. At first, cheating rumors were going around between Shantel and 50 Cent, but now it is someone else.

Our source tells us that Mayweather found out that Shantel had a cell phone, just to call Omar, and that the two were exchanging crotch/vagina photos. Something we already know Miss Jackson is good at…

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you Ms Jackson not gone jeopardize her money with Floyd for Slimm.

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And now…the compromising position picture.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you that was the first time I saw a horse start from a kneeling position!

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And now…order them here. Don’t worry about the price.

That is all.

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This is EbenGregory.com…telling you a junkie is someone who uses his body to tell society something is wrong. Gee whiz.
Hip-Hop Wired

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Reports Rhymes With Snitch Via Us Weekly:

“It’s safe to say she isn’t coming back to Idol,” an insider tells Us, adding that the “Roman Holiday” rapper will be focusing on her next album, touring, and endorsements. “She’s okay with it. She had a great time but was only going to do one season anyway.”

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you it always is harder to be left behind than to be the one to go.

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Reports Rhymes With Snitch:

Tyler writes…

That Is Your Past And There Is No Future In It

“…Seriously there are a lot of people who are living their lives stuck in reverse, alarms going off, beeps beeping very loudly, but they can’t get it out of reverse. You know these kinds of people, the ones that nobody wants to be around because they can be so annoying, always dwelling on the past. Full of “I wish I had done this” or “I wish I could have done that”. These kinds of people are sad to me, not focusing on the beauty of today, they’d rather dig through the ashes of yesterday. Listen to me, you can’t change anything that you have done in your past, all you can do is go forward. No matter how many mistakes you have made, no matter how many things you have done wrong, you have got to move forward. That is your past and there is no future in it.

Also read: Former Friend Outs Tyler Perry, Gets Beat Up For His Troubles (Pics/Video)

And the only way to move forward is to ask for forgiveness from the people who you have hurt and wronged. Whether they forgive you or not you must ask… sorry that’s just the way it is. If you don’t you will continue to reap bad things from what you have done to them, even if they don’t forgive you. You will have the power to be free because you asked for forgiveness. And secondly, you must forgive yourself. Forgiveness is the key that can move your life forward… and turn off the reverse alarm.”

I see said the blind man. And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you twirl Tyler, twirl.

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Reports AllHipHop:

During a probation revocation hearing on Wednesday, prosecutors claim the 28-year-old rapper switched his urine during a drug screening. The drug testing is required under the conditions of Scrappy’s probation from marijuana and gun procession charges in 2008.

DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Daniel Coursey decided to reschedule another hearing for next Wednesday so that Scrappy’s urine sample could be processed.

Scrappy turned himself in to police last month after his parole officer alleged he provided a drug sample that was cold to the touch, meaning it may have been old urine or someone else’s. Officials claim he was asked to give another test, but he refused. Scrappy was released from jail on April 24th.

Scrappy gave his side of the story in an interview with Streetz 94.5.

“They didn’t even test the pee,” Scrappy told host Rashan Ali. “I said, ‘you can check me or whatever you gotta do.’ He didn’t wanna check me. He got a little hostile with his voice, and I ain’t feena let nobody put they paws on me.”

I see said the blind man. And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you it doesn’t matter if the water is cold or warm if you’re going to have to wade through it anyway. Act like you get it.

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Reports Sohh:

According to reports, Mr. West sang a special tune to his pregnant girlfriend Kim Kardashian at the Adult Swim Upfront Party Wednesday evening.

Ahead of his performance on this weekend’s “Saturday Night Live” season finale, Kanye West took the stage at the Adult Swim Upfront Party at Roseland Ballroom in New York City on Wednesday. The G.O.O.D. Music chief stood in front of a giant pyramid and flashing lights while performing his hits and new material off his upcoming album. He debuted an Auto-Tuned song called “Awesome,” where he sings about the special lady in his life (aka Kim Kardashian). “I’d rather do nothing with you than something new with somebody new,” sang ‘Ye as his baby mama sat in the audience. (Rap-Up)

Ye also used last night as a perfect opportunity to speak out on paps.

“It’s so funny. Somebody asked me, ‘When you do SNL, are you going to do a skit about the paparazzi and sh*t. And like humanize yourself?’ I ain’t hear to apologize to no motherf*ckers man. It ain’t about me humanizing myself. At one point did I become un-human where I had to turn myself back. Or maybe I was demonized, or maybe I was treated inhumane and not human in that type of situation. I ain’t no motherf*ckin’ celebrity. I ain’t runnin’ for office. I ain’t kissin’ nobody’s motherf*ckin’ babies. I drop your baby and you motherf*ckers sue me and sh*t. I’m trying to make some music that inspires people to be the best that they can be. And I don’t want nobody else to ask anything of me! Don’t ask nothing else of me.” (Miss Info TV)

And now…the video.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you nothing says you’re sorry like a dead bunny.

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Reports HNGN:

Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the highest-earning athlete in American sports for the second consecutive year.

Sports Illustrated announced their annual Fortunate 50 list on Wednesday, which ranks the highest-earning professional athletes in America.  Mayweather’s expected earnings of $90 million for 2013 put him at the top of the list again.

Earnings of $85 million earned Floyd the top spot in the 2012 Fortunate 50 list. Mayweather’s recent six-fight, 30-month deal with Showtime kept him there for 2013. The deal, which he signed in February, guarantees the 36-year-old at least $32 million per fight and is one of the most lucrative deals ever for an athlete.

LeBron James came in second-place with $56.5 million. He became the first team-sport player to make the top two since Shaquille O’Neal did it in 2004. James’ endorsements, worth $39 million, were more than any other athlete’s in 2013.

NFL quarterback Drew Brees’ $37 million signing bonus helped him go from not even making the list in 2012 to No. 3 this year.

Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant, who is entering the last year of his contract, cracked the top five at No. 4. His expected earnings of $46.8 million make him the second-highest earning NBA player.

Tiger Woods, who had the top spot on the list from 2004-11, fell to No. 5 with $40.8 million. Golfer Phil Mickelson followed at the No. 5 spot with $39.5 million.

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you 21-gun salute from me and your peers.

Too bad your man couldn’t be happy for you.

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And now…the price: $995.

That is all.

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Reports TMZ:

We’ve learned Diddy had just been dropped off at the Soho House … an ultra-exclusive, private club in West Hollywood. Diddy’s bodyguard and another person drove Diddy’s $500,000 Maybach away from Soho, but they didn’t get far.

We’re told someone called 911 and said someone inside the Maybach had a gun. At least 9 squad cars roared to the scene. Cops pulled their guns and ordered the occupants of the Maybach out of the car and made them lie prone on the ground, until they discovered there weren’t any guns.

The street was closed down temporarily until deputies gave the all-clear.

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you much to do about nothing. Right Diddy?

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This is EbenGregory.com…telling you if you ask me what I came to do in this world, I, an artist, will answer you: I am here to live out loud. I’m sure Wale’s answer would be similar.

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Reports The Jasmine Brand:

She sings:

I was battered, he hit in a window like it was me until it shattered///He pulled me out, he said, ‘Don’t nobody love you but me, not your mama, not your daddy, and especially not B.’

After the track was released, a few folk began to speculate about exactly who was this former boyfriend. Back in  2005, Kelly was engaged to NFLer Roy Williams, but just two months before the wedding, it was called off.

When asked about why she called off the engagement, she told Britain’s Daily:

I wanted that wedding. I wanted to be married. You can just make wrong decisions in life. That was all part of growing up. I just think it’s important to trust your gut. I did a lot of soul-searching afterwards, and I want to be married, so dating is part of that process.

And while that’s a vintage relationship, some inquiring minds were wondering if Kelly was hinting at Roy, in ‘Dirty Laundry’. After hearing the song, Roy took to twitter denying that he is the man being referenced in the song. He wrote:

So Kelly has a new song. Called #DirtyLaundry.. & what ever she’s saying in it ppl thinks it’s me. #wow #imnottheonlypersonshedated #wasntme

Kelly is yet to respond or expand on the lyrics of the song.

I see said the blind man.  And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you I had this one Ladyfriend who, when she couldn’t bring me to heal with scolding, she tried to bend me to shape with guilt. I’m just saying.

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Reports Real Talk NY:

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you it takes a long time to grow an old friend.

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And now…the video.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you he’s right, but so is Baby.

Real Talk NY

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And now…the price: $23750.

That is all.

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And now…the video.

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you that pit bull can’t f**k with this dog.

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Reports Bossip:

Well would ya looky here. Momma Dee must be over the moon. Scrappy and his “best friend” Shay were spotted being “friendly” at Monday night’s “Project 13, The Thirteenth Day of Change,” event in Atlanta. Scrap’s ex-fiancée Erica Dixon was also at the event, but she didn’t stay long.

According to BOSSIP sources, Shay Johnson and Scrappy tried to be slick by showing up in separate cars, then doing the red carpet separately. Our eyes inside the event say Erica and her entourage avoided Shay at all times, to the point where members of the press started discussing how she wouldn’t interview or take pictures with anyone.

Our source says Scrappy played the part of a gentleman and waited for Erica to do her rounds before walking the carpet. Interestingly enough, Shay was waiting at the end of the red carpet and the pair were all smiles for the rest of the event, and at one point the two took a moment for themselves in the corner for some alone time.

Before the night was over Shay took the mic to greet guests and included a very special shout out: “Scrappy is around here somewhere also…Love You.”

We’re pretty sure Erica wasn’t around for that though. Our sources say she left the event within 10 minutes of discovering her ex and his “bestie” were boo’d up in the building.

Sheesh — these “Love & Hip-Hop” shenanigans are something else!

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you somebody’s gonna read this and be like, “I only date baby mamas for a practice lay.”

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A source tells Bowery Boogie

“There is a billboard of Beyonce at the bus stop at grand and Columbia. – one of the H and M one of her in a bikini. Every day someone tapes a cover over it, now it is opaque sheeting and every day people rip it down. You can see what is left of yesterday as the white covering at the bottom of the ad.”

And now…the original ad.

And now…the original ad after being touched up by Jewish people.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you this is what the photos looked like before they were retouched. Lol.

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Reports The Life Files:

The phone features a 3.1-inch touchscreen and a classic QWERTY keyboard. It comes with the keyboard available in several different colors, including red, black, white and pink. Specs and pricing for the Q5 were not revealed.

Any LIFERS in the market for a new Blackberry? As of now there are no plans to release the Q5 in the US, but come this summer it will be available in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

The Blackberry Q10 phone hits US stores this summer!

I see said the blind man. And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…wondering how old would this technology be if you didn’t know how old it was? Think about it.

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Reports Bossip:

R&B crooner Ray J is now facing backlash from one of his music industry peers following the release of his new controversial thirst-anthem “I Hit It First,” in which he shamelessly takes some not-so-subliminal aim at his ex freaky-flick co-star Kimmy Cakes to let the world know…yet again….that she was bustin’ it open in the bedroom with him long before snagging rappers and ball players.

Ne-Yo recently stopped by Hot 107.9 radio in Philly and spared no shots when he aired out his thoughts on Ray J’s new single”

“I have not [heard it] and I will not,” Ne-Yo emphasized.

“I personally feel like it’s nuts, it’s disrespectful for one,” he added. “It’s disrespectful for the person that it is allegedly not about.”

The bald headed hit-maker continued his no-holds-barred rant against the song and even reached out to his Brandy’s baby bro during the interview, but not before making it clear that there was ‘no beef’ between himself and Ray J.

“I don’t have a beef with Ray J, don’t even go there, don’t even start that. I just don’t see the purpose or reason for that. You look nuts for that.

I would have written him a song.

Ray-J, holla at ya boy. I will write you whatever it is that you need. I have no problem saying it, ‘Ray-J you are playing yourself with that. You are bigger than that, cut that out.’”

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you some people put in a lot of effort to look as messy as possible.

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Reports Rhymes With Snitch:

Jaden explains,

“I’m not going anywhere. The thing that people don’t get: Everything at his house is free. So I can get anything and everything that I want at his house, so I think Imma be there 20 or 30 more years.”

“He [Will Smith] says as soon as I have a movie that’s bigger than one of his movies I can get my own house.”

Will told Ellen the mix-up came from a joke he made in Japan.

And now…the video.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you every emancipation has in it the seeds of a new slavery, and every truth easily becomes a lie.

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New York’s finest hit the studio recently as a photo surfaced of Jay-Z and Raekwon collaborating on a new project. Rae shared the exciting photo with his Instagram followers, which he captioned “Long time coming!!! Hov x chef … Much luv to my dude Lenny S aka @kodaklens for making it happen!!! #ComingSoon.”

The Chef was referring to the Roc’s longtime A&R, who also posted the photo with the caption “We workin on Real Rap shit over here. JAY x RAE #RocNation #Wu.”

Specifics haven’t been released about the project, but it will surely be fire when it hits the airwaves.

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you getting good players is easy. Getting them to play together is the hard part.

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Reports Sohh:

According to reports, the music moguls’ enormous donation is to help create a new institute at the University of Southern California.

The huge gift from the two who have been music business partners in the past will be used to create the Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy for Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation. The academy will provide a special four-year program for undergraduates whose interests span several fields from marketing to computer science to visual design and other arts. It will include one-on-one faculty mentoring with professors from programs around the university and interaction with entertainment industry luminaries. (Fox News)

The university’s president has released an official statement on receiving their unexpected gift.

“The vision and generosity of Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young will profoundly influence the way all of us perceive and experience artistic media,” USC President C. L. Max Nikias said in a statement. “We are committed to encouraging our students to use their intellectual and creative resources to effect change in all segments of society. Our goal is to ensure that the academy is the most collaborative educational program in the world.” (Statement)

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you that’s what I consider true generosity: You give your all, and yet you always feel as if it costs you nothing.

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Reports Rhymes With Snitch:

The description for Walter’s 15 minute video reads,

“Love & Relationships. TYLER PERRY & ME. Years ago TYLER PERRY and I were CLOSE FRIENDS. Tyler Perry actively involved in the BLACK GAY COMMUNITY. But after FAME & FORTUNE …Tyler Perry no longer IDENTIFIED as a BLACK GAY MAN! and abandoned the Black Gay Community!”

According to Obnoixious Blog Walter told friends after the video was made he was attacked by a group of men and required 120 stitches.

I see said the blind man. And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you sh*t is real. Sh*t been real.

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Reports Radar Online:

Model Michael Girgenti has long claimed that he, not Scott Disick, is the true father of Kourtney Kardashian‘s son Mason — and he tells Star magazine that he wrote Kourtney a letter demanding that she get a DNA test for the toddler — or he’ll sue.

“This is Kourtney’s last chance,” Michael told the magazine in their latest issue.

“My next step will be to take her to court and sue her for a paternity test. I’m tired of not knowing if Mason is my child, and I want the constant wondering to end.”

Michael shared an exclusive copy of the letter he wrote to Kourtney which states, “My attentions [sic] are not to hurt the family you’ve created with Scott [Disick]. But at the same time, Mason deserves to know the truth.”

That truth, Michael claims, is that Mason was conceived when he and Kourtney had unprotected sex in Miami in March 2009, when she was on a break from Scott.

However, Kourtney denied Michael’s claims back in 2009 when Mason was born and she and Scott eventually got back together.

Michael says he never heard from her again.

“I tried to contact Kourtney via BlackBerry Messenger, with no response,” he revealed. “I also made an attempt to reach her through the media, with no luck, but kept thinking that eventually the truth would come out.”

For more on Scott’s explosive reaction to the news, and an exclusive look at Michael’s heart-breaking letter to Kourtney, pick up the latest issue of Star magazine, on newsstands Thursday.

I see said the blind man. And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you when Scott heard the news, he was like:

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And now…the video.

This is EbenGregory.com…wondering what type of “contact sport” he’s warming up for.

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Topics of discussion: John Singleton’s tinsel town tricking, Mister Cee’s tranny adventures, Martin Lawrence mental breakdown, Bow Wow replacing Rick Ross at Reebok, Lauryn Hill’s going jail, Hill Harper goes diva and much more.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you Entertainment Weekly Live And Uncut is syndicated On CBS News Sundays @ 8am on 1580am and on Radio One On Mondays @ 12:30 pm and Thurdays @ 12pm om 1010am. And if the player doesn’t work, click here.

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Reports Newser:

Malcolm Shabazz went to the Palace Club with a friend last week and they disputed their $1,200 tab around 3am. During the argument, Shabazz and his friend were separated, but only Shabazz was beaten, allegedly by four bar employees. His friend says he was robbed, but was able to flee and call for help. The two suspects arrested, David Hernández Cruz and Manuel Alejandro Pérez de Jesús, are waiters at the bar, the New York Times reports.

The other two suspects are still being sought. Shabazz, whose blood alcohol level was more than three times the typical American legal limit for driving, was beaten with a blunt instrument and left with fatal skull, jaw, and rib fractures. He and his friend had been invited to the bar by two women on the street, and Mexican newspapers claim the bar is a brothel and that bars in that neighborhood charge customers who simply talk to female employees. The prosecutor says the bill was excessive, and that the employees were attempting to rob Shabazz and his friend.

Damn.

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Reports Vlad:

Dame’s gallery is located on Orchard St in the Lower East Side, and features 13 framed colorful drawings of various animals.

Dame has priced each of the drawings at $300 a piece. He spoke to the New York Daily News about his eagerness to lend a hand to children and give them a place to expose their talents and feel “comfortable” doing so.

“I do anything for the kids. It’s good to give kids a space. It makes them feel appreciated. It’s good for them to feel this at such a young age.”

When asked about how he felt regarding none of the drawings having sold just yet, Dame became “hostile” according to the Daily News.

“I am not going to say. Why does it always have to be about money? I just want to hang with cool people. Even if it’s cool little kids.”

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you keep going Dame. We pulling for you.

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And now…the video.

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you tuck your jewels in.

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And now…the price: $850.

That is all.

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The announcement came during the Miami Heat’s blow out win over the hapless Chicago Bullies at the United Center in Chicago.

Click the link to see Adrienne’s special announcement.

“A new Blessing for the Bosh Family this Fall”

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you congrats to them. 

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Reports Rhymes With Snitch:

Obviously Floyd called Josie and put her in check because that picture mysteriously vanished from her Instagram and was replaced by a picture of Josie and her daughters sticking out their tongues captioned “Mother’s Day turnup!”

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you there is nothing that puts a man more in your debt than he that owes you nothing.

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This is EbenGregory.com…telling you telling to the uneducated, an A is just three sticks. Free jewelry.

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Reports Sandra Rose:

President Obama is feeling the strain of the alleged massive White House cover up of the attack on the U.S. embassy in Benghazi. Tears streamed down Obama’s face as he struggled to answer questions about the cover up which could lead to impeachment proceedings against him.

Last week, news broke that the IRS intentionally targeted conservative nonprofit groups that had the words “tea party” in their names.

Two separate committees — Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means are probing whether the IRS (under Obama’s orders) intentionally denied applications for nonprofit status to groups that had “tea party” in their names before the 2012 presidential election. The IRS acting director’s resignation is expected on Obama’s desk this week.

Another scandal that rocked the White House came when the Associated Press reported that the White House subpoenaed personal phone records of 50 AP reporters and their sources — an egregious violation of journalistic rights to privacy.

Currently there are five separate committee investigations underway on Capitol Hill — all investigating wrongdoing by the Obama administration.

Politico.com reports that “roughly one-third of House committees are engaged in investigating some aspect of the Obama administration.”

I see said the blind man. And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you after the press conference, Obama was like, “I need a drink.”

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Reports Vlad:

Shyne recently contacted VladTV and notified us that he may be joining forces with Drake’s OVO crew, as he’s been working with Drake’s artist P. Reign on music projects. While fans will have to wait and see if any official contracts get signed, it would be a huge deal for rap if Drake and Shyne brought their talents together for future work.

Keep your eyes and ears open for any music videos or track releases from them in the future.

And now…

This is EbenGregory.com…telling you I’d collaborate with my clones, because I’m a team player who wants all the credit.
 But that’s just me.

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