Long story short, I was within striking distance of Diddy last night but did absolutely nothing I always told myself I would if I ever got the chance to yell in his ear. CONTINUED »
Is “No Bitchassness” the “Stop Snitchin’” of ‘08? God, we hope not, but Diddy’s trying.
Who is this dashing celebrity — so modest, so unassuming, so self-assured that he has the courage to show up to a star-studded celebrity event with his face completely covered? If that glimpse of his jumpoff the ever-present Cassie right behind him doesn’t give it away instantly, I’ll offer you another hint. The “modest and unassuming” thing was a total lie.
The dramatic reveal, plus lots more celeb costumes from last night’s parties, after the jump. CONTINUED »
No, Stereohyped has not been renamed “All Diddy, All the Time,” but when a big star completely screws up his high profile relationship, there’s a lot of news. This time, Miss Porter has released a statement.
“In ending this relationship, I made a decision that was in the best interest of myself, Sean and our family. I look forward to moving on with my life and my career, and wish him prosperity, health and happiness in life and in love. We will remain friends and committed parents to our children.”
Let’s decode, shall we? She hates his lying, cheating, disrespectful guts, but in the best interest of her children and her bank account, she’s keeping it civil. Meanwhile, he’s pursuing prosperity, health, and happiness at DJ Cassidy’s birthday party at NYC’s Tenjune. More pics from the party after the jump. CONTINUED »
Diddy puts on a show of how good of a father is while simultaneously bragging about how rich he is. Always a multitasker. [SR]
The gayest moments in hip hop. The gayest moments in R&B, starring T-Pain and Ray J, are up coming up. [CC]
The autopsy results of Tony Thompson, whose death rocked the worlds of all black kids raised in the 90s, show he died from an accidental overdose while huffing Freon. [Vibe]
You didn’t think she was gonna let him have a bachelor’s party alone did you? [People]
Whoopi Goldberg stood in line with the rest of the non-celebrity class for her iPhone. [SP]
I think it’s really rude to fire a woman for calling two black employees “jungle bunnies” when swears she didn’t know it was offensive. [RR]
Brandy’s E! True Hollywood Story premieres tomorrow at 6pm. It will probably be pretty boring until the last 10 minutes. [CL]
To make matters less interesting, Brandy and Tyrese are not getting married. Did anyone ever believe they were? [C&D]
Now that I know Morgan Freeman is playing Nelson Mandela in a new movie, I can’t picture another American actor playing the role. Although Angelina Jolie would probably audition. [Variety]
Diddy’s lashing out over false media reports that he dropped Cassie from Bad Boy. With a voice like that, he could never let her go! [SP]
It would have been asking too much to be spared a live performance from Rihanna (although I am interested to see what she’s wearing on the red carpet), but I don’t object to any of the other presenters and performers in the final lineup for next week’s BET Awards. Oh, except for Al Sharpton, who has spent the better part of the last couple of months waging a half-assed war against some of the artists being honored by BET that night. Wouldn’t the best form of protest be to stay away? Anyway, here’s the lineup.
Newly-added big name celebs scheduled to appear or perform include: mega-star Beyonce’, hip-hop mogul Diddy, R&B divas Keyshia Cole, Kelly Rowland, and Alicia Keys, chart-topping ingénue Rihanna, legendary singers Gladys Knight and Chaka Khan, sultry crooners Robin Thicke and Mario, soul maven Erykah Badu, rap stars Nelly and Fabolous, actress Vivica A. Fox, funnyman Charlie Murphy, activist/political leader Al Sharpton, hip hop activist/rapper Chuck D, American Idol Jordin Sparks, writer/director/actor Tyler Perry, movie stars Nick Cannon, Michael Clark Duncan and Henry Simmons, and NFL superstar Reggie Bush.
They join previously announced show talent T.I., 50 Cent, Ne-Yo, Ciara, Terrence Howard, Queen Latifah, Yolanda Adams, Tyra Banks, Katt Williams, Big Boi of Outkast and Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
With the list above, the majority of which are performers, I don’t know when there is going to be time to hand out the awards. Actually, that’s what makes the BET awards so much better than all the others. Still, since it is an award show, I’ve listed my admittedly Beyonce-heavy picks (in bold) after the jump. They’re a combination of who I want to win and who I think is going to win. I’m interested to know yours. CONTINUED »
Ellen Pompeo’s nice fiance may have been hiding a couple of drug convictions from his Grey’s Anatomy sweetheart. Ugh, why does it have to be the black guy. [Star]
Grab your popcorn — the fourth installment of MTV’s best train-wreck show is premiering tonight at 10 pm. If I was forced to guess, I would say that this season will be a cross between MTB2, when Diddy formed the disastrous “Da Band,” and MTB3, when Diddy formed the only slightly less disastrous Danity Kane. Even if it’s horrible, I will at least watch until the moment Laurie Ann goes crazy, and Diddy threatens her with a chair.
Father’s Day gifts often revolve around barbecue tools, golfing accessories, and neckties, but why ignore the metrosexual inherent in all men? Why, for example, begrudge your father the opportunity to preserve his sexy on his special holiday? If your dad is the type to appreciate it, you might consider a Sean John Unforgivable limited edition box set. It won a major award, so it must smell good. Check out the details after the jump. CONTINUED »
Oscar De La Renta and design duo Proenza Schouler tied for best womenswear designer at last night’s Council of Fashion Designers of America awards. I don’t have much of either in my closet, unless you count a silk kimono dress I managed to snag from Target before the entire Proenza Schouler Go International line flew off the shelves. But I digress. An eclectic mix of celebs, models, and designers showed for last night’s awards.
A recent altercation brings new meaning to the made up “boom cat cat” sound effect, a staple of Making the Band choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson. Well, ex-Making The Band choreographer.
Things got a little ugly on the set of the new season of the show, during which Diddy, with the help of Gibson and Michael Bivins, will select members for a new male R&B group. When all was said and done, Diddy had fired Gibson, and she was headed to the courthouse to file a complaint. Say it ain’t so!!!
While Gibson’s lawyer said cops were still probing the incident, an NYPD spokesman said Manhattan detectives investigated the allegation, found no criminality and closed the case.
In the complaint filed with Manhattan cops May 11, Gibson said she got into a heated argument with Diddy and celebrity judge Michael Bivins during the April 25 filming of the MTV show at a branch of New York Sports Clubs in Greenwich Village.
Gibson said the two men started yelling and cursing at her when she told them the dancers had been given only a day to practice in order to see what they would do in a crunch.
Bivins then allegedly grabbed her while Diddy picked up a chair and threatened her. She said she broke free, tried to run and Bivins allegedly grabbed her once again. Then she left, the complaint stated.
Sources said Diddy fired her during the angry exchange - and at one point yelled for the MTV cameras to be shut off.
The whole scene sounds dramatic and uncharacteristic of either Diddy or an innocuous 80s and early 90s boy-bander, especially if they knew the cameras were rolling. The image of Diddy threatening Laurie Ann with a chair — a detail he vehemently denies — is what gets me. I hate to not take the side of the most amusing choreographer in the business, but I’ll believe it when I see the tape.
The last rapper/producer I can recall breaking a record was Lil John for the biggest and most ridiculous (okay, the latter is just opinion) medallion in history. I like Diddy’s distinction better. He’s the first African American to have four television shows — MTV’s Run’s House, Taquita and Kaui and the upcoming fourth season of Making The Band plus HBO’s P. Diddy Presents: The Bad Boys of Comedy — on air at the same time. To show how brilliant this man is at multi-tasking, he also juggles four kids, two baby mommas, mistresses in various international locations, a clothing line, a solo album, Danity Kane, and several bottles of champagne all at the same time. He needs to write a book.
Las Vegas Debauchery, Kentucky Ridiculousness, and the Premiere of Shrek the Third
The vast majority of the pictures from the Tao Beach Grand Opening festivities in Vegas over the weekend are pretty ridiculous, and the one above says it all. It screams we’re-rich-and-powerful-and-drunk-and-our-girlfriends-aren’t-here, doesn’t it? I couldn’t justify giving the photo of the two of them holding stacks of cash (I’m serious) the place of prominence in the post, but check it and others from the weekend out after the jump. CONTINUED »
Who is this dashing celebrity — so modest, so unassuming, so self-assured that he has the courage to show up to a star-studded celebrity event with his face completely covered? If that glimpse of 
