Barack Obama graces the cover of Vibe Magazine

“For the first time in VIBE’s 14-year history, a political figure graces our cover,” says editor-in-chief Danyel Smith in her Editor’s Letter. “It’s time.” In the exclusive interview — by American Book Award-winning author Jeff Chang — Senator Obama and those closest to him open up about personal sacrifice, his teen years in Hawaii, the Don Imus backlash against hip hop, and being “black enough.” The two cover images were photographed exclusively for the September JUICE issue of VIBE by renowned lensman Terry Richardson. Pick up your copy on August 14.

Photo: US magazine via usherforever.com
According to US magazine, Tameka checked herself into a NY area hospital on Friday after experiencing stomach cramps. "Everybody's fine. Tameka and the baby are fine," Raymond told US magazine. Until the birth of their child, you will expect to see Tameka's face everywhere before this baby is born in December. Also if you didn't know Usher has an album to promote.
Sandra Rose, reportedly said that an source close to Ushers camp told her, the wedding was cancelled on Friday, not Saturday. But guests weren't informed of the cancellation until Saturday afternoon. "People think this is part of some big publicity stunt for the album," said an insider. Only friends intimately close to the family such as LA Reid, Russell Simmons and Jamie Foster Brown were informed of the cancellation on Friday. Everyone else found out through word of mouth - or from guards when they pulled up to the gate of LA Reid's mansion.

New Music: J. Holiday "Bed"

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This is J. Holiday new video for his song "Bed". It is a sweet melody and he can sing also. Check it out

Usher and Tameka never got married! All a hoax, trying to fool us.

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Mediatakeout proves that L.A. Reid was not even home during the so-called wedding date Usher and Tameka supposedly had set. He was at an event held by Kimora and Russell Simmons.

Here is what Mediatakeout editors reported ~

July 30, 2007. Ever since Saturday, when the wedding of R&B star Usher and his pregnant fiancée Tameka Foster was abruptly canceled, news organizations have been speculating as to the cause. Some news organizations are reporting that the wedding was canceled because of Tameka's excessive demands. Others are claiming that Usher got cold feet. But MediaTakeOut.com has EXCLUSIVELY learned the entire wedding was likely an elaborate hoax!!!. And we've got the evidence to prove it.

You see, on Saturday afternoon there was another event scheduled to take place at the same time as Usher and Tameka's wedding. That event, a fundraiser for a charity called Art For Life, was being held at Russell Simmons' Hampton's estate.

And you'll never guess who agreed to chair the Saturday afternoon event - L.A. Reid. That's right, the same L.A. Reid that was supposed to be hosting Usher and Tameka's wedding at his home that very afternoon.

The invitation for the Art For Life event (see below) was being circulated as late as Saturday morning - and clearly shows L.A. Reid as one of the event's chairpersons.

And MediaTakeOut.com spoke with a person who attended the Art For Life fundraiser on Saturday. That person was puzzled on how L.A. Reid could have been in two places at the same time. The source explained, "When I received the invitation early last week, I was surprised when I read that L.A. Reid would be hosting the event - because it was all over the news that he was supposed to be hosting Usher's wedding." Our insider continued, "At first I thought that it was a misprint, so I called [the event organizer.] But she confirmed to me on Friday that L.A. Reid would be at the event."

And that's not all. MediaTakeOut.com can confirm that L.A. Reid did attend the Art For Life fundraiser - where he acted as one of the event's chairs (see the below photo). Our insider tells, "I got to [the fundraiser] at around 6:15 and [L.A. and Erica] Reid were already there - schmoozing it up with all the other guests ... The only explanation I have for this is that [L.A. Reid] knew all along that Usher wasn't getting married."

Mike Vick Goes to Court: UPDATE

Atlanta's V-103 Porsche Foxx interviewed Vick live via the radio during her afternoon pilot. I was listening in on my luch break. So here it is:

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Last week my little sister and my father seen TI at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta, then later my seen Akon in the same day.

My father was driving in the South Terminal hourly parking deck as, my sister seen a black Cadillac Escalade XLT SUV driving erradicallly in the deck, she looked once, she looked twice, to her suprise it was none other than Mr. TIP! He was the driver and Tiny was the passenger and Doug was the in the backseat. My sister approached his vehicle and TI or TIP (whichever person he ws at the time) rolled down the window halfway and she said Hey TI, can I have your autograph, and he said he is trying hurry up and catch a flight, he is late for his flight, then he said but what you could do is go hold that parking spot for me. She did and some white lady was trying to get that spot, and she came out her car and asked my sister what she was doing, then doug jumped out the SUV and stood right in front of the lady with my sister and was chumping the lady off. So TIP backed up and took another space adjacent from the first one, then TI and Tiny got and Doug handed there luggage and began walking with my sister.

Anyway, my father was waiting and approached TI and his passengers and he respectfully greeted my father and they began to all walk togehther of course my sis asked for a photograph and autograph, she didn't even have her purse or a pen and paper. TI complimented my daughter on how cute she was and my sister said Thank You very much I will tell my sister what you said. She immediately called me while I was at my damn job and I was hearing TI talk in the background.

TI was wearing some suede purple Nike Air Force's and a lavender button up shirt, Tiny had on some blue jeans, a yellow blouse and a white wife beater underneath, and her favorite yellow/black Ed Hardy hat she has worn in several other pics, and some black ssandals. My sis was scared to give him the phone to let me speak to him, of course I have met the man on numerous occasions, so its no big deal. They had seen TI several times after that walking through the airport and once again in the parking deck as she went back to go and change my daughters diaper in the car. Anyway that was not the only celebrity sighting they seen.

Akon was in the airport at the British Airways kiosk check-in desk and denied being himself, Akon, to my sister, I told her he probably don't want to be involved in anymore sightings, photographs, or anything with a teenage girl due to the last controversey involving a teenage girl that was in an 21 and up club dancing very provatively. He spoke with my dad and he took a picture with my little brother, I will post that picture later.

Finally! I got a hold of the infamous Beyonce fall in Orlando 7/24. Youtube was threatened by her lawyers/label & was forced to remove it. LOL!

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I know it is not not really funny to laugh at someone elses downfall (Did I just say that, naw really not trying to be sarcastic, really, lol) but B was doin to much of that head spinning like she was doing the dutty wine or something, whats up, I know she like to give her fans her all and put on a good show, but dang, she trippin!
Why they ain't trip out like this when Michelle Williams fell on the set of 106&Park during there performance entrance onto the stage? I bet someone was really LTFAO! Seriously, how could this violate copyrigh laws when it was recorded by thousands of the concert goers and the woman who had the best view decided to release when it came from her own property? Even if she pleaded with the fans not to put it on the internet, nobody cares. She is not the first artist to have an accident like this on stage or TV. Be serious about life boo boo. And what about Kelly Rowland recenlty fainting or whatever, she ain't trip out and try to sue naybody who has footage of it. Supposedly she was just "tired".

Cupid Shuffle???

This is a new dance called the "Cupid Shuffle", somehow this video for this dance song is on BET's 106 & Park. I wasn't digging the song at first, but after having to hear it numerous times and at Club Essos, it's okay I guess. I beleive it is a modernized Hustle dance or some type.

Plies "Shawty" I love Plies and he is sexy!

Plies - Shawty (Feat. T-Pain)

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Ya'll check out this hot video, it's been on plenty of countdowns since its debut weeks ago. Make sure yo go cop that new cd out in stores August 7, 2007!!! THE REAL TESTAMENT coming soon, go get that CD.

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Usher And Tameka Foster Set to Wed This Saturday July 28, 2007!

Wow, I can't believe it that man is all grown up now and making all his own decision. Hey I am not hating on the man, but why you want to do this to your life and your career? His mom and many other celebs will be in attandance this weekend at the Hampton, NY pad of L.A. Reid. Good Luck to you and your family Usher oh and Congratulations!
He has aa lot of haters around the world right now and he don't give a s**t, thats right and Tameka already know every woman hate her, they are going to be happy parents (their baby due in December and 3 stepchildren) and have a happy family.

Mike Vick goes to court.

Come on now they need to leave this young man alone. All this drama for nothing, they aint got no case againt the Falcons #1 guy. Well see about all this nonsense and hopefully it will all go away. Don't worry Vick, the A got your back. Now he suspended from training and hopefully he wont get suspended from the team for good. The Atlanta Falcons is going to lose a lot of money.


***********************UPDATE***************************** Via Orlando Sentinel

Vick Pleads Not Guilty

The quarterback will be tried in November, along with 3 friends who are also charged.
Alicia P.Q. Wittmeyer

Daily Press (Newport News, Va.)

July 27, 2007

RICHMOND, Va.

NFL quarterback Michael Vick pleaded not guilty Thursday afternoon to conspiracy charges related to dogfighting.

Wearing a dark suit and clasping his hands behind his back, Vick said he understood the charges against him before he entered the not-guilty plea and requested a trial by jury.

Vick and three co-defendants who also pleaded not guilty were in U.S. District Court for a bond hearing and an arraignment. Their trial was set for Nov. 26.

Vick, 27, was indicted July 17 on charges of conspiracy to travel in interstate commerce in aid of unlawful activities and to sponsor a dog in an animal-fighting venture. Three of his friends -- Tony Taylor (34), Purnell Peace (35) and Quanis Phillips (28) -- also were indicted.

When he left the courthouse, Vick was greeted by a chorus of shouts and boos from a group of protesters gathered outside. He climbed into a white sports utility vehicle, which drove off. At a press conference behind the courthouse after the arraignment, one of the attorneys on Vick's legal team, William R. "Billy" Martin, read a statement from Vick.

Brenda Boddie, Vick's mother, stood beside Martin as he read the brief statement.

"Today in court I pleaded innocent to allegations made against me," Martin read. "I take these charges seriously and look forward to clearing my good name."

Although the four defendants will remain free pending trial, U.S. Magistrate Judge Dennis W. Dohnal ordered them to adhere to certain conditions, including surrendering their passports, not selling or possessing any dogs, and not traveling within the continental United States without prior court approval.

Vick was also ordered to surrender any animal breeding or kennel licenses, and not to reapply for them for the duration of the court proceedings.

Prosecutors also indicated in court that the four could face additional or expanded charges in the case, saying a "superseding indictment" could be filed by August.

Alicia P.Q. Wittmeyer writes for the Daily Press, a Tribune Publishing newspaper.

Atlanta's Hot107.9 Disc Jockey departs to move on to other ventures

10 years plus of being HOT 107.9's afternoon lady and music dir., Ramona Debreaux aka "The Soul Sista" tunes the station. Pursuing a power move and looking further into widening her career.
Debreaux has been heard on stations across the nation and seen on CNN, VH1, BET, Radio One, and more, Debreaux is elevating her craft to cover multiple mediums. Stay tuned as this well-sought after voice turns up the volume.

This girl making some real power moves from the radio to the TV screen:

~Ramona Debreaux launches Chic Talk TV. A tongue-and-cheek talk show, where women discuss fashion, love, talk about men and more. Visit http://www.chicktalktv.com

~Debreaux (singer and songwriter) releases her new single new single with top producer Khao (produced for R. Kelly Double Up, TI, Jay Z and, more).

~Bricelyn Street Films and Media (a subsidiary of Debreaux), strikes a deal to produce multiple television projects featuring many of today's top athletes and entertainers.

~Soul Chick (the author) launches "Signs That It's Time To Let Go" Book Tour and Radio Campaign in 10 major cities

Check out Ramona's Myspace page:

http://www.myspace.com/debreaux

More info regarding Ramona contact: PR@thegarnercircle.com

Deelishis debut single "Rumpshaker" and new video

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I like Deelishis, but come on girl, you could have made the video a bit more tasteful. All that booty in the camera. I bet they can't play the video in it's entirety or half of the video is censored out.

Ciara's new commercial for Rocawear, "I Will Not Lose"

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I like it. It is a nice advertisement. A good look for Rocawear.

ANTM Jaslene is gaining some weight. A good look, she was very anorexic, seriously.

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She appears to have taken control and aware of her body and is eating more apprently from the last photo. Well good luck to this past cycle ANTM winner Jaslene.

Trina Rockin a new hairstyle. Go girl!

Trina is rockin the summer bob, as such likes as Rihanna, Victoria Beckham, and many other females this summer. It is definately coming back in style.

Laurie Ann Gibson wants to be a superstar!

Choregrapher Lauire Ann Gibson, has gotten her own spinoff show, from Making the BAnd and the staged fighted between her and Diddy, well so-called fight. Anyway she already had the show up her sleeve while being choreagrpher for Making the Band. Good luck to her and her show, but I am not sure if I am interested. She wants to be a singer I guess. More power to her.

Remy Ma pleaded not guilty to attempted murder charges yesterday and her bail was set at $250,000.00. Her manager used his home as collateral to post her bail, and her attorney has asked that we not jump to conclusions, but some grimy shit about Remy is starting to leak out.

The girl she shot, Makeda Barnes-Joseph, told the New York Daily News that after Remy shot her, instead of calling 911, she reached over her and dumped out her purse, looking for her missing money.

Also during her arraignment, it was revealed that Remy once pulled a gun on Alvin Lewis, 36 in the Randall Avenue building where she lived at the time, then pulled the trigger - but somehow missed the helpless victim. She pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault in exchange for a conditional discharge in that case.

She also attacked a 15-year-old girl with an umbrella while she was living in a homeless shelter in 1996. No charges were filed in that incident.

This incident will allow prosecutors to try and prove prior acts of violence on Remy's part.

Also, expect a multi-million dollar civil suit against Remy, from the victim, Makeda Barnes-Joseph.

And, expect a depiction of this crime on an upcoming episode of "Law & Order."

Only a hand full of rappers are rich and Remy Martin is not among them. What money she does have will go towards her defense. This situation will wipe her out and she will be in financial debt for a very long time rather she goes to jail or not.

The real victims in this shooting are the victim (Makeda) and Remy's son.

Update: Our source indicates: The gun used in the shooting may have been "unregistered," if so, expect additional charges if police find the gun and Remy's purse was laying all over the place-the night in question, anyone could have stolen that money.

Alicia Keys New Album!

Alicia Keys has put into works an October 23, 2007 release date for her 3rd J Records album, "As I Am." Songwriter Linda Perry contributed 3 songs, including "The Thing About Love," which Keys debuted at the Live Earth concert in E. Rutherford, N.J.

Bow Wow has a new girl.

Bow Wow is dating Melody Thornton (second to the left in the photo) - a member of the group the Pussycat Dolls. According to Mediatakeout, the two have been together for a couple of months and according to one of Bow Wow's closest pals, "Bow Wow has never been happier."

Kim Porter has left Diddy!!! Yes, it is some truth to this. She moved out too!

According to my sources (NYPOST.com) Kim Porter has finally had it up to here. She moved out! Can you believe that. 10 years of sticking by Combs, Bad Boy's exec. baby mama and longtime girlfriend, Kim Porter, finally had enough.

Sources inside Combs' camp told NY Post Page Six that Porter moved out of his apartment here and she's not going back.

"Kim is filming on location in Louisiana right now, and when it's done she's moving to L.A.," said the insider.

Porter has already acquired a nice crib out in Beverly Hills for her and her four children - three of whom, Christian, 10, and twins D'Lila and Jessie, 7 months, are Diddy's.

"She is focusing on her career as a model and actress and raising her children," our source said. "They are the best of friends, but they just can't be together right now." You go girl do you!!!!!!
Read more over @ NY Post

New Video Ciara Feat. 50 Cent - "Can't Leave Em Alone"

This is R&B artist Ciara latest video, its nice like your typical video. To me it furtermore prove that there dating,going out or whatever. So what do yall think?