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UPDATE: Reports Reveal A Family Friend Was On Jet Ski That Hit Kyle Glover, Tameka Speaks Out
POP CHAMPAGNE: Rapper 50 Cent CELEBRATES His 37th BIRTHDAY In Paris!
HOODIE LOVE: Kim & Kanye SHOP IT UP In Cali, Kanye Makes His "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" Debut!
Raz B Crashes Through Glass Door In Near FATAL Freak Accident!
Frank Ocean Debuts First TV Performance With "Jimmy Fallon" + Joseline Hernandez Drops "Bailar" Track
Nas Spills On Kelis Heartbreak On "Bye Baby" Track + Kanye Beefing With His New Manager--Who Is Close Friends With The Kardashians?
50 Cent APOLOGIZES For INSENSITIVE "Autism" COMMENTS + Jay-Z ADDS Two Shows To Barclays Center + Ne-Yo's "Let Me Love You" TRACK
Shaunie O'Neal DISHES On Evelyn Lozada's Wedding & If She'll Be A Godmother + Gabrielle Union REVEALS Dwyane Wade's EX-WIFE Damaged Her Career
ESSENCE FEST FUN: Lance Gross, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Terrence J & Laz Alonso PARTY In New Orleans + Fantasia & Eve PERFORM
WORKING GIRLS: Evelyn Lozada FLASHES Wedding Ring At BOOK SIGNING + Erykah Badu PERFORMS In Nice + Kelly Rowland HITS THE STAGE In Berlin

UPDATE: Reports Reveal A Family Friend Was On Jet Ski That Hit Kyle Glover, Tameka Speaks Out

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 10:10 AM PDT

Tameka Raymond's son Kyle (also reported as Kile) remains hospitalized after his jet ski accident this weekend on Lake Lanier in Atlanta. And it's being reported that the man on the jet ski that hit Kyle was a family friend. And he is now under investigation.

Tameka has also reportedly spoken out with brief words about the status of her little boy. Details inside...

Radar Online reports that they spoke to Tameka in the midst of Kyle fighting for his life at Children’s Healthcare at Egelston Hospital in Atlanta. When based about his critical status, after being declared "brain dead," Tameka allegedly told the site these simple words:

"He’s bad.”

On an unconfirmed Facebook account claiming to be Tameka Raymond's, these words appeared:

“Kyle, You are strong.. You'll be saved I know it. I love you my baby. I need all #Prayers for my son! thanks you everybody!”

Reports have also surfaced that an investigation has been launched into family friend Jeffery Hubbard. He was named as the man who was driving the jet ski that struck Kyle, who was riding an innertube alongside a 15-year-old girl. The NY Daily News reports:

Family friend Jeffrey S. Hubbard of Atlanta is under investigation for the Friday afternoon collision with the 11-year-old boy who was riding in an inner tube on Georgia’s Lake Lanier, an official told the Daily News.

“Basically, a pontoon was pulling two juveniles on an inner tube, and the watercraft ran over the top of them,” Sgt. Mike Burgamy with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources told The News.

He said two of his rangers witnessed what appeared to be a tragic accident.

Alcohol was not a factor, and investigators do not believe it was a mechanical malfunction, he said.

Both young victims – the other being an unidentified 15-year-old girl – were wearing life jackets, he said.

We're still praying & pulling for Kyle to recover.

POP CHAMPAGNE: Rapper 50 Cent CELEBRATES His 37th BIRTHDAY In Paris!

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 09:33 AM PDT

50 Cent was spotted celebrating his 37th birthday in Paris recently. See the pics inside......

The City of Light was the backdrop for the 37th birthday of rapper 50 Cent. He partied in Paris at the exclusive nightclub le Vendome...with plenty of bubbly and ladies in tow.

He and his friends sipped on Dom Perignon champagne and Belvedere vodka all night.

The rapper is still trying to get back in the good graces of public opinion after making nasty comments about Autism. He's too grown for that type of ignorance though...

HOODIE LOVE: Kim & Kanye SHOP IT UP In Cali, Kanye Makes His "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" Debut!

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 08:20 AM PDT

Kanye West and girlfriend Kim Kardashian were seen getting some retail therapy in California recently. See their pics inside.....

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian were spotted at the Westfield Topanga Plaza in Woodland Hills, California yesterday. The twosome rocked their hoodies--Kim in black and 'Ye in grey--and their fave black leather pants.

Though they walked in empty-handed, the couple exited with several bags.

Maybe Kim bought Kanye a few gifts to celebrate his concert weekend at Revel before the hpped in the black Lambo.

And Kanye also made his debut on "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" last night. Watch it below:

Photos via FameFlynet Pictures

Raz B Crashes Through Glass Door In Near FATAL Freak Accident!

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 07:51 AM PDT

Singer Raz B suffered a blood-gushing accident in China recently that nearly took his life. Get the deets on the accident inside (and a pretty nasty pic).....

Former B2K singer Raz B was hospitalized in China recently after a freak accident in his hotel room left him unconscious and bloodied.

The singer, who's currently on tour in China, tripped and fell through a sliding glass door in his room and mutilated his wrist. He ended up at the Huashan Hospital Fudan University where he was in life-saving surgery for nearly five hours.

Luckily, doctors were able to patch him up and he was released from the hospital Monday. TMZ says his upcoming tour dates in China have been cancelled.

Photo via TMZ

The Randomness:

1. Greenhouse/W.I.P. (site of the Chris/Drake" brawl) set to reopen in New York City--with red cups. Story

Frank Ocean Debuts First TV Performance With "Jimmy Fallon" + Joseline Hernandez Drops "Bailar" Track

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 12:00 AM PDT

The amazingly talented Frank Ocean made his TV debut on Monday night's "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon." Peep his first tv performance inside, plus "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" star Joseline Hernandez's new "Bailar" track...

Def Jam artist Frank Ocean rocked Jimmy Fallon's stage Monday night with The Roots to perform his song "Bad Religion." The emotional track, about unrequited love being like bad religion, is off his brand new album Channel Orange, which is available on iTunes right now (a week early) and in stores July 17.

In other news, Joseline Hernandez of "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" wants y'all to check out her new track, "Bailar." It is Spanish for 'To Dance' for the slower folks. Check out her track HERE. Oh Joseline....

Nas Spills On Kelis Heartbreak On "Bye Baby" Track + Kanye Beefing With His New Manager--Who Is Close Friends With The Kardashians?

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 06:51 PM PDT

Nas opened his heart about his heartbreak after his divorce with ex-wife Kelis on his brand new track "Bye Baby."

Check out the track inside, plus Kanye West's beef with his manager (who is close friends to the Kardashians)....

For his latest drop off his upcoming Life Is Good album, Nasir is telling the world about his heart ache during and after his divorce from Kelis.

On the "Bye Baby" track, produced by Salaam Remi & 40, Mr. Jones talks about Kelis' daddy issues, lying, cheating & the drama surrounding his heart break. He also talked about them deciding on the final split when Kelis was 7 months pregnant, and now that they have a beautiful son that is a perfect mix of both of them, it hurts to have to tell her (and their life together) good bye. He also mentioned that Kelis having a screaming match with 20 racist cops in Miami one night was one of the highlights of his life.

“Why did we mess it up, we was friends, we had it all/ Reason you don’t trust men, that was your daddy’s fault"

Peep the track above. You feelin' it?

In other music news, Kanye West's new manager Irving Azoff has some biting words for his client, this according to the NY Daily News.

A source tells the Daily News that 'Ye--who is a close friend (conveniently) to the Kardashian family--is "unmanageable" due to his eccentricites.

Irving took on 'Ye as a client shortly after he started dating Kim 5 month ago. The site explains Kanye's intertwined relationship with Kris jenner, Kim & Irving saying:

“[Azoff] doesn’t know if he’ll be able to continue on with the relationship [with West],” the source explains.

West seems to share similar sentiments about the mogul, as a second source says the musician verbalized his feelings about the businessman at the Black Entertainment Television awards July 1, which were held in the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

The mercurial rapper was overheard describing Azoff, who oversees a plethora of artists like Christina Aguilera , Journey, Jewel , the Eagles and Van Halen, as “nothing special” and stating that he may fire Azoff. He was previously managed by Gee Robertson .

The problem could be bigger than just business, however. The initial source tells us Kanye was influenced by the Kardashian clan — especially Kim’s mom-ager Kris Jenner — to work with Azoff in the first place. The executive’s impressive track record in the industry didn’t hurt his case.

Azoff, who topped Billboard’s 2012 Power 100 and was named the most powerful person in the music industry, has a long history with the reality family, starting with Jenner’s first husband, the late Robert Kardashian. The music executive and lawyer had a working relationship with Azoff before passing away in 2003, and Azoff’s wife, Shelli , remains close to Jenner.

Oh, and by the way, Khloe Kardashian's wedding to Lamar Odom was held at his Beverly Hills home.

BONUS:

Here's video of Kanye performing "Way Too Cold" at Revel Resort in Atlantic City this weekend...with his boo Kim in tow cheering him on.

50 Cent APOLOGIZES For INSENSITIVE "Autism" COMMENTS + Jay-Z ADDS Two Shows To Barclays Center + Ne-Yo's "Let Me Love You" TRACK

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 03:10 PM PDT

Rapper 50 Cent has apologized for making insensitive comments about persons living with Autism on his Twitter account. Find out what he said inside and get deets on Jay-Z's additional shows and Ne-Yo's latest track.

Rapper 50 Cent has apologized for negative comments he made about Autism on his Twitter timeline. When a fan made a nasty comment about 50 getting "shot: again, 50 responded, 'yeah just saw your picture fool you look autistic. But it didn't stop there, he went on to say, 'I dont want no special ed kids on my time line follow some body else.'

The comments outraged folks on Twitter and sparked and response from fab chick Holly Robinson, whose son has Autism. She said, 'When I read (the tweet) it my heart sank. I thought maybe your account had been hacked. No such luck. 'You went on to joke about not wanting “special ed kids” on your timeline. Seriously, THIS is how you use your platform of 8 million plus followers??'

After the negative responses, 50 was prompted to issue an apology. He said,

'I realise my autism comments were insensitive, however it was not my intention to offend anyone and for this I apologise.'

And in music news...........

Once just wasn't enough as Jay-Z has added two additional shows to his Barclays Center appearance. The rap icon will now perform September 28, 29 and 30 at the venue.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 13

And in new music.....

Ne-Yo is back with a bouncy tune called “Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself).” The song appears on his upcoming album R.E.D. (September 18). Christopher Sims has already directed the video and it will be released soon.

The Randomness:

1. D'Angelo and Mary J. Blige team up for the "Liberation" Tour. Story.

Shaunie O'Neal DISHES On Evelyn Lozada's Wedding & If She'll Be A Godmother + Gabrielle Union REVEALS Dwyane Wade's EX-WIFE Damaged Her Career

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 01:34 PM PDT

Shaunie O'Neal recently dished about her fab friend Evelyn Lozada and her wedding to Chad Ochocinco. Get the feet inside and find out how Gabrielle Union says Dwyane Wade's ex-wife affected her public image.

"BBW" star Shaunie O'Neal recently gushed about her friend Evelyn Lozada's beautiful wedding to Chad Ochocinco. She said, "She’s a Johnson!” Shaunie said the Fourth Of July wedding (in St. Maarten) was lovely and Chad looked hot.

“When he came down [the aisle], that boy was sharp! I’ve been talking about his outfit ever since I left. He look so good!” Shaunie says he wore a navy blue “rich looking suit." And speaking of his shoes, she said, "They went with that suit and that wedding.”

She revealed that Evelyn had three costume changes throughout the night.....and one outfit was a catsuit! But for some odd reason, Shaunie also revealed that she and Suzie were the only other "BBW" co-stars at the wedding. Hmmm....no Tami or Jen?

And if Chad and Ev have some little Johnsons one day, Shaunie revealed that she'll be the godmother. “He tried to trick me and say she that was pregnant, but she was like ‘No, I’m not,’ and I said ‘Can I be the godmother’ and they said ‘Yes.’”

In other news.............

Gabrielle Union recently revealed how the drama with Dwyane Wade's ex-wife had a negative impact on her career. She said that Siohvaughn Funches presenting an image of Gabby as a homewrecker was very difficult for her.

“It’s hard because, aside from loving him, I want to protect myself. I’ve built my life. I built my own brand. I built my career and my career took a hit from that madness because some people refuse to see the truth, even when it’s presented to them time and time again. I love him but at some point it’s about self preservation."

She added,

“I pay for my family. I pay for my mommy and my daddy and my sisters and her family. ‘D’ doesn’t write those checks, I do, so when something is starting to affect the way I make a living, ‘no no no baby,’ let me figure out a way for me to protect our home that me and Dwyane have with the kids.”

And Gabby spoke lovingly of Dwyane's kids saying,

“You have to put their love of their mom, their love of peace of mind and love of consistency first, and then I have to make sure I can still feed my own family. Luckily, by taking the high road and not engaging in the back and forth craziness, I was able to do both. Luckily, by doing the right thing and putting the children first, it worked out that I was able to save myself.”

Watch the video of her interview with T.T. Torrez here:

ESSENCE FEST FUN: Lance Gross, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Terrence J & Laz Alonso PARTY In New Orleans + Fantasia & Eve PERFORM

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 12:40 PM PDT

Lance Gross, Free, Terrence J, Keshia Knight Pulliam and others were spotted having fun at the House Of Blues in New Orleans over the weekend. All in celebration of the 2012 Essence Music Festival. See pics inside.....

We told you earlier about Lance Gross celebrating his 31st birthday, and he also celebrated in N.O. over the weekend with friends.

Lance and his former "House of Payne" co-star Keshia enjoyed some cake together.

Keshia hung with her girls LeToya Luckett and Denise Vasi.

Lance posed with the fellas Terrence J, Laz Alonso, and Hosea Chanchez. Can we please address the utter sexiness of Laz? Geez.

Trey Songz and Kevin Hart also popped up at the party.

Hey Hosea!

Rocsi was there too. No Eddie.

On the last night at the Superdome Sunday evening, Fantasia took the main stage and opened her set with a full band for her intro. Check the video:

And watch Eve perform "Tambourine" with Ms. Rose, The Tambourine Lady while in the Super Lounge at EMF Sunday night.

Enjoy more pics from N.O. in the gallery......

Photos via Thaddaeus McAdams/ExclusiveAccess.net

The 2012 Essence Music Festival...New Orleans, Louisiana...July 5th-8th!

WORKING GIRLS: Evelyn Lozada FLASHES Wedding Ring At BOOK SIGNING + Erykah Badu PERFORMS In Nice + Kelly Rowland HITS THE STAGE In Berlin

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 11:55 AM PDT

Fab chicks Evelyn Lozada, Erykah Badu and Kelly Rowland were all seen working hard over the weekend. Get the deets on what they did inside.....

Newlywed reality star Evelyn Lozada showed off her wedding ring while signing copies of her new book 'Inner Circle' at the Music Festival In New Orleans this weekend.