Tiny & Toya have put the brakes on their hit BET reality series
By Florence Anthony
Ice-T is denying reports that his driver's license was suspended at the time of his arrest on July 20 after being pulled over for driving without wearing a seatbelt. In fact, the "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" star was so angry over the entire ordeal that he took to Twitter to address his brief detainment in New York City. The veteran rapper, who was released shortly after his arrest, blasted the officer who detained him and posted the cop's badge number. According to Ice-T, there was a heated exchange between himself and the officer, who immediately recognized him.
After all that hard work deciding which team to continue his NBA career with, LeBron James headed off for vacation. The basketball superstar and his girlfriend Savannah Brinson were photographed on vacation at the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas. Looking happy and having a ball, the couple frolicked in the ocean. Later that night, LeBron and his entourage were spotted partying at resort's Aura nightclub. The crew sipped champagne and vodka all night.
Tiny & Toya have put the brakes on their hit BET reality series "Tiny & Toya," which will return as "Toya's Family Affair." According to reports, the new show will focus on Antonia "Toya" Carter's relationship with her daughter by Lil Wayne, in addition to the mothers of Lil Wayne's other children. The ladies include actress Lauren London, R&B singer Nivea and Sarah B. Said Toya: "We kind of always get together to keep the kids together so they can know each other. The situation is not ideal but at this point it is what it is and we try to make the best of it."
One of the most anticipated and heavily attended summer festivals in the Northeast is here again. Harlem Week celebrates its 36th Anniversary with events from July 25 through August 25, making it what some call "the World's longest week." The theme for this year's celebration is "Harlem Remembers, Salutes & Celebrates The Children of Haiti." The events begin on July 25 at Ulysses S. Grant National Memorial Park with "A Great Day In Harlem" which showcases live entertainment including a "Salute To The Sounds of Philadelphia" featuring performances from Keith Sweat, Elisabeth Withers, Harold Melvin's Blue Notes and The Ray Chew Orchestra and much more.
Last week offered another weekend of weddings. First, New Orleans Saint Bobby McCray married Khloe Kardashian's best friend Khadijah Haqq in Los Angeles. Khadijah's twin sister Malika and Khloe were part of the bridal party. Bobby's groomsmen included Reggie Bush and Jeremy Shockey. Then, in an intimate ceremony as the sun set the same day at the Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Coast, California, Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce married Julie Landrum surrounded by white orchids, roses and hydrangeas.
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Word is Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth indulged Saturday at Wella Beauty Bar at Nine Zero One Salon in West Hollywood, with a blowout, manicure and makeup application. The recently named West Coast Editor of Reality Weekly, chatted with guests in the Schick Quattro for Women lounge.
T.I. has confirmed that VH1 renewed his hit reality show, "T.I. and Tiny: The Family Hustle," for a second season. He has said that the show is so important to him because it helps people get a better understanding of who he really is. T.I.'s highly anticipated album, "Troubleman," is due out in March.
A very happy Savannah Brinson showed off the 10 carat pear shaped engagement ring that her fiance LeBron James presented her at last Sunday's Miami Heat/Charlotte Bobcats game at the American Airlines arena in Miami.
Three years ago, Jeff Friday, Founder/CEO of Film Life, Inc., launched The Pro Hollywood Initiative at the American Black Film Festival. Friday's program was so impressive and ground-breaking, that it gained the attention of the NFL.
Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter and Broadway producer Alicia Keys will host a talkback discussion following the "Stick Fly" performance on Thursday, December 22 at the Cort Theatre, 138 W. 48 Street, New York City.
After being ordered on bed rest for the latter part of her pregnancy, the American Idol winner gave birth to a boy on Monday, December 12th. She delivered the bundle of joy in a North Carolina hospital.