The massacre began at 7.10am this morning when a lone gunman entered a dormitory at Virginia Tech, the largest university in the state. He killed two people, a man and a woman, on the fourth floor of the West Ambler Johnston Hall, one of the biggest halls of residence with sleeping quarters for 895 students. There was “mass chaosâ€, one undergraduate said — “lots of students running around, going crazyâ€. At 7.15am the first emergency call was made. Police cars and ambulances rushed to the scene and armed teams fanned out around the hall, on the southwest side of the 2,600-acre campus, trying to find the gunman amid swirling snow. Police and university authorities believed that the incident was “domestic†and was contained. They said later that there was reason to believe that the gunman had fled. By this time around 14,000 students and staff were on their way to the campus. The university sent e-mails to all its members but decided against shutting the campus. Charles Steger, the president, said: “We concluded that once they got to the classroom, that was the best place to lock them down.†The e-mail had few details. It read: “A shooting incident occurred at West Ambler Johnston earlier this morning. Police are on the scene and are investigating.†The message warned students to be cautious and contact police about anything suspicious.
Police were interviewing away from the scene a “person of interest†held after the first shooting. But at 9.40am gunfire began again. Shots came from Norris Hall, an engineering building filled with classrooms. Jamal Albarghouti, a student, filmed the scene with his mobile phone, images that were broadcast on CNN before the full scale of the massacre was known. Armed police look left and right, startled, as shot after shot can be heard in the distance. The shooting went on for at least 40 seconds. Initial reports put the death toll at one. Then Wendell Flinchum, Virginia Tech’s police chief, brought gasps at a 12.45pm news conference when he announced that at least 21 people had been killed. Matt Maroney, a student, told Sky News that 43 people had been shot, adding that students had thrown desks at a door and a teacher had been shot in the arm. The gunman, he said, “had an ungodly amount of ammo on him. He was just dressed in a vest filled with clips and started firing away at classroomsâ€. CONTINUE READING
Joe’s R&B masterpiece “Ain’t Nothing Like Me” will finally hit stores next week - April 24, 2007! Guest features include Nas, Papoose, Fabolous, Young Buck, Dre and production from Jermaine Dupri, Dre & Vidal, Tim & Bob, Brian Michael Cox, Stargate and Sean Garrett. Those are some hott names, so this album looks like it’s gonna be a scorcher! - Yeah, that sounded pretty wack but I like the connection between “hott” and “scorcher.” Anyhow, check out the official tracklist after the cut, and be sure to save your pennies so you can go out and support Joe by purchasing his 4th album - “Ain’t Nothing Like Me” - in stores APRIL 24, 2007!!!
Rapper Romeo, son of rap mogul Master P, is reportedly putting his music career on hold to play college basketball. According to Fox Sports, Percy “Romeo” Miller committed to USC coach Tim Floyd and his Trojans on Friday (April 13), where he is expected to play and attend school. The 17-year-old rapper showed up on Friday to let Floyd know he planned to come to USC after he graduates. His father, Master P, feels like it’s the right decision for his son.
“It’s great for him,” said Master P told FoxSports.com. “USC is a great school and I felt like he made a great decision.”
Romeo averaged 13.9 points and 5.6 assists per game at Beverly Hills High as a junior this past season and showed and proved he could play last summer at the ABCD Camp in New Jersey. With basketball dreams in the future, the young rapper will focus solely on the sport, according to his father, but will have other schooling as a backup, just in case.
“He’s got a lot to prove because of his name,” said Demar Derozan, Romeo’s best friend and also a top scouted high school player. “He’s no gimmick. He can play and is going to be one of the top point guards in the 2008 class. He can be polishing up his film career at USC,” Master P said. “When he’s finished after four years at 21 or 22 years old, he’ll hopefully be able to take either basketball to the next level or Hollywood to the next level. This is what it’s all about,” he added. “I’m just glad he has the opportunity to do both.”
Congratz Ro! Represent for that good ol’ 2008!! But yeah, it’s good that he’s getting the opportunity to play basketball for USC, I mean, his “rap career” (can you really call it that?) sho’ hell wasn’t goin nowhere!!! And that lil’ show he had on Nick was definitely not the business. Ouch! Harsh? Yes, but oh so true…
An actor in the Disney Channel’s That’s So Raven television program is free on bail after he was arrested early Tuesday and charged with marijuana possession. Orlando Brown, 19, who plays Eddie Thomas, the best friend of star Raven Symone on the popular show, was arrested after police pulled him over about 1 a.m. in the 4200 block of Westheimer. The officer stopped the 1992 Acura Integra that Brown was driving because the headlights were off. During a search of the car, the officer found the marijuana on the driver’s side door. Brown, in an interview, denied that the marijuana belonged to him. Also a singer and rapper, he said a friend lent him the car to use during his stay in Houston to make an album. Brown said he thought the car’s headlights were on when the officer pulled him over. Brown was taken into custody without incident and charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession. He was released on bond. In addition to the Disney Channel television show, Brown has appeared in several movies, including Max Keeble’s Big Move and Major Payne.
“I didn’t know what was in the car. That’s not what I do. I consider myself a youth activist,” he said. “I don’t want this (arrest) lingering over my head,” Brown said. “I love what I do. Why jeopardize what I built?”
Yeah, yeah, yeah .. prove your innocence and what-not. I don’t doubt that you’re not guilty or whatever, but damn son! What the hell were YOU doing driving a ‘92 Acura?! You’re old enough to take ya ass to a car rental place, and rent yourself your own whip! Shame on you…
I’m not 100% sure, but my guess is that the people over at King are running out of (sexy) females to put on the cover of this magazine! Homegirl at the deli in Wal-Mart would’ve done the cover justice, but it’s whatever. Rocsi is featured on the cover of the June 2007 issue of King Magazine, who dub themselves “The Illest Black Men’s Magazine Ever!” Yeah, but you’re gonna lose that self-proclaimed title if you keep pullin shit like this! Sorry but Rocsi does nothing for me… Check out the scans after the cut. CONTINUE READING
Divorce has its price - and no celeb, it appears, knows that better than Michael Jordan. The basketball superstar’s split last December from his wife of 17 years, Juanita, is No. 1 on Forbes.com’s list of “The 10 Most Expensive Celebrity Divorces.” Juanita Jordan could possibly “get more than $150 million in a settlement, making the Jordan divorce the most expensive in entertainment history,” Forbes said. Neil Diamond, whose 1995 divorce from Marcia Murphey cost him an estimated $150 million, holds second place. Steven Spielberg comes in third for paying his ex-wife Amy Irving an estimated $100 million, which was then half his fortune, when they divorced in 1989. The Oscar-winning director is now worth $3 billion.
Also making the list are estimated settlements between Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison ($85 million); Kevin Costner and Cindy Silva ($80 million); Paul McCartney and Heather Mills, whose divorce could cost him more than $60 million; James Cameron and Linda Hamilton ($50 million); Michael and Diandra Douglas ($45 million and two homes); Lionel and Diane Richie ($20 million); and Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall ($15 to $25 million). Forbes said they researched divorces of the last 25 years in compiling the list, which was posted Thursday on its Web site.
Dayummmmmmm! $150 million?? Am I reading that right? Mrs. Jordan Juanita is gettin PAID! Oh, by the way Juanita, if you’re reading this … you’re welcome! You see, I’m a really huge Michael Jordan fan (hence my AOL screenname - jmpmntwnty3 - Jump Man 23), and with my collection of Jordans (well over 50 pairs @ about $150 each), and my collection of retro Jerseys sitting in my closet right this very second, I’m 100% positive that I contributed AT LEAST 0.0000000000000000000000000000001% of that $150 million. No, really, I did the math … but you can thank me later ;-)
The Style Network has announced a new reality show that will follow the life of Kimora Lee Simmons, wife of mogul Russell Simmons and head of the Baby Phat fashion line, a sister company to Phat Farm.
“Kimora Lee Simmons is simply a fascinating woman,” said Salaam Coleman Smith, Executive Vice President, The Style Network, in a statement. “She is refreshingly blunt, absolutely honest and outrageously entertaining. This series is going to open a lot of women’s eyes to the possibilities life has to offer, and all of us at Style are happy to be working with such an inspirational woman.”
The series will give viewers an inside look at Kimora’s personal life, as she takes care of her two daughters, while also showing viewers what happens behind the scenes at Baby Phat. The show, tentatively titled Kimora, will debut this summer on the Style Network.
I don’t know about y’all, but I know I’ll definitely be watching this. In my opinion, Kimora Lee Simmons is one of the sexiest Asians I’ve ever seen! Real talk! And you have to admit, that Simmons family stay on their grind.
I’m sorry I had to, I just reminded myself, to post this shit again. I forgot how hot this single was hearing it the umpteenth time, lol, only this version of Eve’s “Tambourine,” produced by Swizz Beatz, is a radio rip you can hear below. I can definitely dance to this in the club, the beat is crazy, like Swizz said, “This is a motherf’ing hit man!” I guess its his year as well cause he ain’t never lie. “Tambourine” (produced by Swizz Beatz) is the first single from Eve’s forthcoming studio album, entitled “Here I Am,” also dropin later this year.
Kelly Clarkson » “Never Again” » Download » (Full) » Like I said before, hardcore rock madness, I love this new Clarkson track! “Never Again” will be the first single from Kelly Clarkson’s new album, My December, due out later this year. The video for the single was shot on the 10th so it should be out pretty soon! But like I said– hits, hits, hits! I always say, “if it ain’t broke, DON’T fix it.” If this is what could be looked forward to, from the album, then the shit’s going to sell. So keep bringing that grungy-bleeding-hardcore realness, with a touch of your own personality, Kelly. T.I. » “Do It (Big Shit Poppin’)” » Download » (Full) » When I first heard this song I could automatically relate, I love songs that make statements and that I can relate too so well! “Do It (Big Shit Poppin’)” is from T.I.’s upcoming project, T.I. vs T.I.P, due out Summer; produced by Mr. Mannie Fresh. I think T.I. is a great inspiration and living proof of overcoming adversity and naysayers, this song right here bout to be my anthem of 2007, cause damn the haters! “Whatchu waitin’ for? Do it! Big shit poppin’ and lil’ shit stopin…” CONTINUE READING
PRETTY RICKY - “PUSH IT” » The second single from Pretty Ricky’s latest album, Late Night Special, featuring Sean Paul. Uh… It’s definitely a little different, oh you’ll see, check it out!
I love this show! Short Circuitz is a sketch comedy show my guilty pleasure, producer Nick Cannon, started not to long ago on MTV, where a troupe of actors perform a series of brief topical sketches, impersonations and parodies. In this episode, Affion Crockett (Ludacris),is challenged to a freestyle– funny shit. We all know how animated his crazy ass can get, check it out!
Hey, I was wondering what happen to this song, I didn’t see it on Ciara: the Evolution cd, after hearing a snippet from MTV News a while back– well it’s here, “Do It (Real Good),” produced and featured by Will.i.am. It’s a nice track, suppose to be a sample from Salt-N-Pepa’s “Push It.” Of course C C puts it down on this joint and Will.i.am is a frickin genius! If you guys don’t have the cd, Ciara: the Evolution, please go out and support.
T-PAIN - “BUY YOU A DRANK” » I already heard the single and saw the video, great summer joint, I purposely posted this video late because at first I didn’t really like the song and wasn’t into the whole snappin thing but I must say it really has growed on me surprisingly. I really don’t like the video that much but in an effort to give T-Pain some promotion I’ll post it.
» Mario … Ready, Set, Go!!!
OMG FINALLY DAMN! Mario’s third album, Go, will finally drop on the 17th of July, according to his label, after being pushed back more than one too many times. The first single, which was chosen by Mario’s fans, is going to be “How Do I Breathe,” produced by Stargate. I guess the second single will be “Crying Out For Me,” produced by Polow Da Don, which is one of my personal favorites! Guest appearences for this album will include songs by Akon, Ne-Yo and Pharrell with production by Bryan Michael Cox, Krucial Keys, the Neptunes and many more! I’ll do a BFF for these two singles soon but for now you can go to Mario’s MYSPACE to hear them both in its entirety.
» New Kelly Clarkson Single - “Never Again”
It was confirmed that Kelly Clarkson’s first single will be “Never Again,” from her third studio album My December. The video for “Never Again” was shot April 10th in Los Angeles and it also appears that a remix of the single was leaked a day before! But getting back to the new single, hardcore rock sickness! I have always loved Kelly Clarkson ever since she was on American Idol– in fact I think she is the first and only AI winner to have this much longevity throughout their career. I wish her much success if not more on this project, her last album was pure fire– hits, hits, and more hits! Can’t wait for the video, Clarkson never disappoints. Below you can listen to the radio rip of “Never Again.”
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» New T.I. Album Coming This Summer!
T.I. Vs T.I.P. is the title of rapper T.I.’s new album set to drop later this year. In an interview he says, “[the album] is basically a battle within myself. There’s not nobody out there doing what I do as well as I do it, so I see myself worthy compatition for myself.” Appearences on T.I.’s fifth studio album include Grand Hustle Producers, Just Blaze, Black Mob, Mannie Fresh, Danja, Wyclef Jean, Timbaland, The Runners and Scott Storch. He has said that, T.I. Vs T.I.P. will not be a double disc album. The first single, “Do It (Big Shit Poppin’),” according to MTV News will be released to all radio April 17th. Below you can listen to it in full, sounds bangin, produced by Mannie Fresh. My favorite line is “Big shit poppin’ and lil’ shit stopin!” - why do I love this song?
T.I. » “Do It (Big Shit Poppin’)” » Download » (Full)
Anna Nicole Smith’s former lover Larry Birkhead insists he won’t share his baby daughter Dannielynn with anyone. Photographer Birkhead was confirmed as the seven-month-old baby’s father on Tuesday, after a lengthy paternity battle with Smith’s longtime companion, Howard K. Stern, who is listed on Dannielynn’s birth certificate. The tragic model’s mother Virgie Arthur has claimed she “just wants to be a grandmother” - while Stern has said he will “make sure he (Birkhead) gets sole custody.” And Birkhead is hoping it stays that way.
He says, “We might go from one fight to another, but I’m hoping that’s not the case. There’s only one dad and I have no problem with anyone that has good intentions being allowed to visit the baby and see the baby and be a part of the baby’s life.” But he stresses he will not share custody as “it would imply that I’m unfit as a parent, which I’m not.”
Riiight! You keep telling yourself that. If you say it enough it might just come true! Or maybe it wont…
 
An actor in the Disney Channel’s That’s So Raven television program is free on bail after he was arrested early Tuesday and charged with marijuana possession. Orlando Brown, 19, who plays Eddie Thomas, the best friend of star Raven Symone on the popular show, was arrested after police pulled him over about 1 a.m. in the 4200 block of Westheimer. The officer stopped the 1992 Acura Integra that Brown was driving because the headlights were off. During a search of the car, the officer found the marijuana on the driver’s side door. Brown, in an interview, denied that the marijuana belonged to him. Also a singer and rapper, he said a friend lent him the car to use during his stay in Houston to make an album. Brown said he thought the car’s headlights were on when the officer pulled him over. Brown was taken into custody without incident and charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession. He was released on bond. In addition to the Disney Channel television show, Brown has appeared in several movies, including Max Keeble’s Big Move and Major Payne.
 
 
 
Eve » “Tambourine” » 
» Mario … Ready, Set, Go!!!
» New T.I. Album Coming This Summer!
Anna Nicole Smith’s former lover Larry Birkhead insists he won’t share his baby daughter Dannielynn with anyone. Photographer Birkhead was confirmed as the seven-month-old baby’s father on Tuesday, after a lengthy paternity battle with Smith’s longtime companion, Howard K. Stern, who is listed on Dannielynn’s birth certificate. The tragic model’s mother Virgie Arthur has claimed she “just wants to be a grandmother” - while Stern has said he will “make sure he (Birkhead) gets sole custody.” And Birkhead is hoping it stays that way.
