Rest Peacefully: DMX

 

After suffering a heart attack, and drug overdose on April 2nd, the rapper whose real name is Earl Simmons passed away - at age 50. 

Beyonce Knowles: SNL Skit

 

Maya Rudolph has a history of clowning Beyonce Knowles-Carter on Saturday Night Live. On the latest episode of SNL, the actress takes aim at Beyonce' night at the Grammy's. For more click here.

Scam Artist: Jerez "Kidd Cole" Coleman

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Local artist in the Washington D.C. area are on an alert after one of their own is being charged with scamming. 19 year old Jerez Coleman is known as a artist who jukes several high profile artist out of marketing deals. The most recent artist to get caught up in his web of storytelling was rapper J.Cole. His scams garnered enough attention to be featured on MTV's new hit series simply titled, "Catfished". For more, click here.

Rapper: Luther "Luke" Campbell

Former rapper from the 2 Live Crew, Luke Campbell was banned from a night club in St. Louis recently after two women performed an adult act on stage. A report circulating online claims that two lesbians performed a sex act on each other -in a bid to win $1,000. The pornographic performance was filmed by several partygoers and uploaded to their personal accounts on Facebook. For more, click here.

Michael Sam

After coming out in February and being drafted into in the NFL this month, Michael Sam and his agent is leaving all profitable doors open, well that's until the NFL blocked Oprah Winfrey's attempt to turn his recent draft and upcoming league experience into a reality series. For more, click here.

Illuminati Strikes

Actors and Actresses are on an alert in India after a string of indecent events have transpired. Most recently, a 23-year-old rising Actress accepted a casting call that turned into a strip search. According to online reports the Actress was called to a house to audition for a role and upon her arrival she was met by seven men who stripped and photographed her. Before she left their presence the men threatened to circulate the pictures they took of her online. For more, click here.

Singer: Usher Rqymond

“This year has been really one of my hardest years – I lost my grandmother, my son was diagnosed as being a type one diabetic. It has definitely been a difficult one for me, man...Sometimes you’re looking at me and we’re off camera, and I’m online looking at numbers, trying to make sure he’s eating properly. It’s crazy.” -- R&B singer Usher reveals in a recent interview that one of his sons is a diabetic. Usher is the father of two young boys 6-year-old Usher Raymond V and 5-year-old Naviyd. For more, click here.

Former NBA Player: Eric Williams

According to online reports the retired NBA Player (of twelve years) / Reality star Eric Williams is homeless. Eric Williams is most recently known as the ex-husband of reality starlet Jennifer Williams from VH1's hit series Basketball Wives. In an attempt to bail out on child support payments, Eric wrote a letter to a judge stating that he has no fixed home address and that he's unable to cover child support payments. For more, click here.

RIP: Natina Reed

Natina Reed, R&B member from the group Blaque has passed. Natina was killed early this morning in a car accident. Reportedly, she was hit by a car while walking across Lawrenceville Highway in Atlanta, GA. A couple inside the vehicle administered CPR on scene until paramedics arrived. Natina was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. Natina is survived by her 10-year-old son, Tren Brown with rapper and ex-boyfriend Kurupt. Reed would have turned age 33 on Sunday.

Rapper: Turk

"It's in the air right now that we working...Mack Maine just sent me a song to get on with him and Baby, you know what I'm saying? So we 'bout to get it in. Then I'mma send them something, so they can get on something for me." -- The rapper Turk (born Tab Virgil Jr.) reveals to MTV News following his release from prison. The rapper served eight years and eight months in jail for second-degree murder.

Singer: Beyonce Knowles

Performed her 2011 song "I was Here" at the United Nations in New York City to mark World Humanitarian Day (August 19th). The event took place on Friday, August 10th at the United Nations General Assembly Hall. The singer also presented a video of her giving back to the United Nations:

NFL Player: Chad Ochocinco

According to online reports, newly married Evelyn Lozada and Chad Ochocinco were involved in a heated dispute and budded heads. Evelyn was hospitalized and Chad was booked and charged at the Broward County Jail for domestic violence.

Singer: Khandi Burruss

Got talent? R&B songstress Khandi has team with Bravo to produce a reality show of her own: Khandi Factory. The show will mold raw talent into superstardom. Castings began on June 7th and will end on August 7th. For more, click here.

Rapper: Frank Ocean

Early this week, rumors ran rampant that rapper Frank Ocean was gay. Well, the rapper confirms these rumors by posting a story regarding his love for a man at age 19 on his tumblr. For more, click here or read below:

NFL Player: Chad Ochocinco

"I don't recall sending the butterflies in my stomach an invite... and why am I shaking like I'm in Alaska...What if @EvelynLozada is a runaway bride when I get out there and I'm stuck looking good all by myself ... did I mention looking good?...Small issue, I'm the only person that didn't/doesn't drink alcohol n every 1 is wasted including my WIFE, can't relate 2 this s--t, now what? --A small merge of tweets by Chad Ochocinco before and after his July 4th wedding to reality starlet Evelyn Lozada. Chad proposed marriage to Evelyn in 2010 on the VH1 hit reality show "Basketball Wives".

Rapper: Kanye West

Recently, a report circulated online - that rapper Kanye West gave rapper Jay-Z a gold statue worth $34,000 for father's day. To clear the air, the gold statue wasn't a gift for father's day - the rapper merely congraduated his friend for his ability to place his product "Ace of Spades" in the newly release Sci-fi movie "Prometheus". The gold statue is actually a replica of statues depicted throughout the movie.

R.I.P: Michael Jackson

Happy Birthday: Solange Knowles

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Celebrity DJ: Paris Hilton?

More over Solange Knowles, Paris Hilton is becoming a celebrity DJ too. The reality starlet put her skills to use (yesterday) during the Pop Music Festival in Sao Paulo, Brazil:

Spotted: Beyonce and Kim Kardashian

R&B singer Beyonce Knowles and reality starlet Kim Kardashian were spotted in Birmingham, England taking in another "Watch The Throne" concert. The duo hid behind their hands as members from the paparazzi rushed towards them to snap pictures.

Hip Hop Mogul: Russell Simmons

Hip hop mogul Russell Simmons is pictured above kissing stones of the Western Wall in Jerusalen's Old City. The pioneer of Hip Hop music is in Isreal on an invitation from Isreali's President Shimon Peres.

Singer: Aubrey O'Day

A popular drug by the name of Melanotan is in high demand amongst celebrities and normal folks. Melanotan is a tanning supplement that's injected into the abdomen. It is known to boost one's libido, helps them to lose weight and darkens their skin tone for a long period of time. In all cases, the change is drastic! It's unknown if R&B singer Aubrey O'Day injects her abdomen with Melanotan -- the singer was spotted recently at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas wearing a Melanotanish tan.

Actor: Arsenio Hall

According to online reports, Actor Arsenio Hall is preparing to return to the circuit of late night television shows. CBS is currently developing a syndicated nightly talk show with the comedian turned actor and if all goes well, the show will premiere in the fall of 2013.

R.I.P: Rodney King

At 6:11am, Rodney King was found unresponsive - at the bottom of a swimming pool in Los Angeles. Rodney was the victim of a 1991 Los Angeles videotaped police beating that caused the most destructive race riot within the United States. He was 47.

Singer: Beyonce Knowles

70 program staffers at the Gate Five company were laid off recently after Beyonce Knowles backed out of a multi-million deal to transform her signature dance moves into a video game. The singer actually published a video on youtube in support on her decision - but renege on the offer in 2010 (shortly before Christmas). Some of these programmers are speaking out and finding ways to adjust their lifestyle following the abrupt decision by the singer. According to online reports, the lawsuit filed by the Gate Five company is headed to court. To read more, click here.