Stevie J. Accused Of Owing Millions In Child Support

October 29, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News 2 Comments  

AllHipHop Reports:

”Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” reality star Stevie J. allegedly owes $1.2 million in unpaid child support to two of his children with his former girlfriend.

Reps for former music industry executive Carol Bennett confirmed to AllHipHop.com that Stevie J.’s assets are being targeted.

Bennett, who helped Stevie J. with his music career while he was a producer at Bad Boy Records, will host a press conference later this week to address the matter.

There, she is expected to reveal more details into what is being labeled as a “historical child support case.”

In fact, Ms. Bennett contacted Bounty Alert and the Custodial Support Foundation, organizations that specialize in recovering hidden assets from people who deliberately neglect their child support duties.

Bounty Alert and the Custodial Support Foundation will attempt to recover the back child support, and will investigate any companies that may be shielding Stevie J.’s wealth.

“Our preliminary investigative efforts in Ms. Bennett’s case and have uncovered information which raises huge concerns,” Tiffany Stewart Esq., President of the Custodial Support Foundation, told AllHipHop.com in a statement.

Reps for Ms. Bennett stated that under the 1992 Child Support Recovery Act, it is a crime to leave a state owing more than $10,000 in unpaid child support, for more than two years.

According to Ms. Bennett, Stevie J. could be sent to prison, since he owed more than 20 times that amount when he left New York, for Georgia, where he currently is the star of “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta.”

The press conference relating to Stevie J.’s back child support will be held October 31 at 11:30AM, at 1 Little West 12th Street (Corner of 9th & Hudson) in the 2nd Floor conference room.

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Producer Of ‘Entourage’ Announces Movie

October 29, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

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Zap2It reports:

In the first of two tweets about the news, Jerry writes, “I am proud to announce the #Entourage movie is officially a GO! Have to thank @wbpictures and @HBO for all the support to make this happen!” He followed that with, “On behalf of the 4 guys I wanna also thank the #entourage fans for the patience. The BOYS are BACK.”

It all started October 16 when executive producer Mark Wahlberg said greed was holding up the project. Kevin Connolly (Eric) was confident the movie would happen, while Adrian Grenier (Vince) seemed to be the one holding out, as he wanted the four main cast members not named Jeremy Piven to get deals that would allow them to share in the movie’s success, should that come. Piven was already signed on for the movie, doing so in August.

According to Connolly, it looks like January is the goal for starting production on the movie. Creator Doug Ellin also confirmed the movie deal on his Twitter, writing, “It’s a go. love you all.”

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50 Cent Manages To Avoid Jail In Domestic Violence Case; Gets Three Years Probation

October 28, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

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From the New York Daily News:

50 Cent took the rap but won’t go to jail after a nuclear fight with his California baby mama.

The Queens-bred rapper pleaded no contest Monday to a single count of misdemeanor vandalism of his ex-girlfriend’s Los Angeles residence in exchange for dismissal of his sole domestic violence charge.

“We’re glad that the domestic charge was dismissed, and he took this agreement just to put the whole matter behind him and get on with his life,” his lawyer Scott Leemon told the Daily News.

Leemon entered the plea in a Van Nuys, Calif., courtroom on his client’s behalf and said the vandalism count “deals with the door of the apartment that was damaged and owned by the landlord.”

50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, was sentenced to three years unsupervised probation, mandatory counseling and a month of community service.

The Los Angeles City Attorney’s office originally filed the case saying the “Get Rich or Die Tryin’” rapper went berserk inside model Daphne Joy’s Toluca Lake condo June 23, destroying more than $7,000 worth of property.

Joy, the mother of Jackson’s 1-year-old son Sire, claimed she locked herself in a bedroom to escape the meltdown, and that’s when Jackson allegedly busted down the door and kicked her, causing injury.

Officers rushed to the scene and found a smashed chandelier, a broken TV, a ransacked bedroom closet and Joy’s clothes thrown all over the floor, cops said.

If convicted of domestic violence and the four original vandalism counts, Jackson could have received five years in jail and up to $46,000 in fines.

A judge previously told Jackson, 38, he had to stay at least 100 yards away from Joy and either turn in all of his firearms to law enforcement or sell them to licensed gun dealers.

In 2008, Jackson’s ex-girlfriend Shaniqua Tompkins claimed the rapper was behind a fire that destroyed her Long Island home.

The “P.I.M.P.” singer was cleared of suspicion.

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Chris Brown Free From Jail, Gets Charge Reduced To Misdemeanor (Video)

October 28, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News 2 Comments  

We’re late, because TMZ has since updated this post with a report of conflicting statements regarding the assault, all of which certainly had to have helped his case (the original report is below):

TMZ has just obtained witness statements, some of which conflict. Chris DENIES punching the victim. According to Chris’ statement, he claims he was on his tour bus when the victim tried getting on and his bodyguard “handled it.”

The victim says he was trying to get a pic with Chris and Brown allegedly said, “I ain’t down wit that gay s**t.” The victim told cops he responded by saying, “Why you hoing?” Chris then said, “I feel like boxing.” The victim says Chris then threw the punch and the victim says he then squared off with Chris and then the bodyguard also hit the victim in the face.

According to the victim, after the bodyguard punched him, Chris got BEHIND the bodyguard and screamed, “Yeah, walk away.”

The police say the victim was treated for a fractured nasal bone.

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From TMZ:

Chris Brown just got cut a big break … the assault charge has just been reduced from a FELONY to a MISDEMEANOR … and Chris pled not guilty. Chris has just been released without bail. He’s also required to stay 100 yards away from the victim.

Chris had been ordered to take a drug test, but the judge just vacated that order. It’s standard in such cases to order a drug test, but that has been cancelled.

The bodyguard’s charge was also reduced to a misdemeanor.

TMZ broke the story … Brown was arrested for felony assault early Sunday morning in Washington D.C. after allegedly attacking a man outside a hotel and breaking his nose.

Brown allegedly got into an argument with a man, said “I’m not down with that gay s**t, I’m into boxing,” and then punched him in the nose.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … the fight started when the man and his friend photobombed Chris, who was posing for a picture with two girls.

Sources close to Chris insist the fight wasn’t over a photo — they say the alleged victim tried to force his way onto Chris’ tour bus, and Chris was merely trying to stop a trespass.

Brown has been in custody since the incident.

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Lebron James x Mike Will Nike Ad

October 28, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

To celebrate his 11th year in the league, Nike’s LeBron’s new ad, ‘Training Day’, features a preview of Mike Will Made It’s track with John Legend titled ‘My Shoes’.  Mike Will had this message about the track & commercial below:

“This collaboration with LeBron James and Nike is all about expanding. I’ve been blessed to have so much success producing singles for other artists, and now, I’m just trying to stay creative, to start working on more diverse and different projects, like scoring commercials and movies, and executive producing albums and game or movie soundtracks. Miley Cyrus’ Bangerz album was the first project I executive produced.

LeBron is someone that’s been supporting the music I’ve done – he saw that I’m a young cat with no boundaries to my sound. And I’m a fan of his, too. He flew me to Miami while he filmed the commercial, and while I was there I got the chance meet with him and his whole team, as well as the producers from the Nike commercial. They let me know the feel and direction they wanted and I executed. Funny thing is, I already partially had the song, ‘My Shoes,’ done, and we continued to work on it to get it to match the commercial. I reached out to John Legend got him to cut vocals, and he sent it right back. We edited the song to fit the commercial and nailed it. Everyone was excited including Lebron and now we have this Nike spot that we hope everyone enjoys. The full song, my version of ‘My Shoes,’ will be on my album, Est. In 1989 Pt. 3.

Mike Will

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Police Report Allegedly Claimed That Chris Brown Didn’t Throw The First Punch During Fight In D.C.

October 28, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

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Wow, this guy might just get lucky after all? From TMZ:

Chris Brown did not throw the first punch in the fight that landed him in jail — at least that’s what an initial draft of the police report stated, and even though it’s since been corrected … the mistake could work in Chris’ favor.

Sources connected with the case tell TMZ … the first version of the police report described Chris’ bodyguard as the person who threw the punch that broke the alleged victim’s nose — and further states Chris only jumped into the fight afterward.

TMZ has reviewed the initial version of the report and we also obtained a revised copy … which now states Chris landed the bone-crushing blow.

Chris’ attorney could make hay of the mixup, and the correction.

We’re also told police videotaped Chris, the bodyguard, the alleged victim, and other witnesses describing who hit whom during the melee. Law enforcement sources say they believe some of the people on tape may be shading the truth or outright lying, so the confusion may be a bonus for Chris.

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Conrad Murray Is Out Of Prison; Jermaine Jackson Is Furious At His Release (Video)

October 28, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

From TMZ:

Jermaine Jackson isn’t just furious that Conrad Murray is a free man — just 2 years after Murray was convicted of manslaughter — Jermaine is “disgusted.”

Michael’s bro expressed his ire moments ago at LAX, but you really have to watch the video to get a feel for it.

Randy Jackson was also there, but he was feeling a little less talkative.

As we reported, Murray was released from jail in L.A. early this AM … and immediately hit up an In-N-Out for some burger therapy.

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VIDEO/PICS: Chris Brown’s Court Hearing; Brown Reportedly Yelled At U.S. Marshall

October 28, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News 1 Comment  

UPDATE: There are now Tweets from reporters claiming that Chris Brown was yelling at a U.S. Marshall. Sheesh.

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Thanks to DDot Omen, we have a couple of scoops on what’s happened at the Court building in D.C.; first, you will see that Trey Songz is here (along with Chris Brown’s mother) to support. Below, a subtly hilarious sign courtesy of (I’m assuming) Pablo from D.C. radio station WPGC. For those that don’t know the latest ish that Breezy has gotten himself into can click here.

More updates to come…

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Four Dead After Storm Hits Southern Britain (Video)

October 28, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

From BBC:

Four people have died after a storm battered southern Britain, leading to 600,000 homes losing power, rail and flight cancellations.

A teenager in Kent and a man in Watford were killed by falling trees.

A man and a woman died in west London after a falling tree caused a suspected gas explosion and house collapse.

Network Rail said the damage to railway lines had been “worse than expected”, with more than 100 trees on the lines, but some train services had resumed.

The strongest gust of 99mph (159km/h) was recorded on the Isle of Wight.

BBC forecasters say the storm has now ended in the UK – leaving a “broadly windy day”.

Bethany Freeman, 17, suffered fatal injuries when the tree came down where she was sleeping in Edenbridge, at about 07:20 GMT.

Ch Supt Steve Corbishly from Kent Police said: “She was in a static home adjoining the house she lives in with her family. Tragically, she did die at the scene. It’s not being treated as suspicious but we’re working with Fire and Rescue to determine the exact cause.”

A man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene after a tree crushed a red Peugeot 307 at Lower High Street in Watford, Hertfordshire, at 6:50 GMT.

Mark Joseph, who was passing by before the emergency services arrived, said: “We tried to assist, trying to get the tree off, but it was impossible… The poor chap didn’t stand a chance.”

The Environment Agency had dozens of flood warnings in place – in areas of south-west England, East Anglia and the Midlands where flooding was expected, but the number is now down to four. There are also more than 100 flood alerts, where flooding is possible, across England and Wales.

It says there is an increased risk of flooding from rivers following the heavy rainfall, and large waves and strong winds may continue to cause some minor coastal flooding along the south coast.

The Energy Networks Association, which represents power companies across the UK, confirmed 200,500 homes were still without power.

A spokesman said 407,000 households which lost power earlier had been reconnected, but more had been cut off as the storm moved north and eastwards.

Network Rail said several hundred staff have been working to monitor conditions and react to any damage.

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RIP Lou Reed, Velvet Underground Leader and Rock Legend passed away at 71

October 27, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

Rolling Stone and the New York Times report that Velvet Underground bandleader, noted solo artist, Rock n Roll pioneer Lou Reed has passed away today at age 71. Reed had a liver transplant earlier in the year, but the procedure was reported to have gone well.

 

More on the NY Times website (by Ben Ratliff) with excerpts below, as well as one of my favorite Lou Reed songs;

Lou Reed, the principal singer in the Velvet Underground, a band that had profound impact on the high-I.Q., low-virtuosity stratum of alternative and underground rock around the world, has died, his literary agent, Andrew Wylie, said on Sunday. He was 71.

Mr. Reed died on Long Island, Mr. Wylie said. “He was as great an artist as it’s possible to be, in my opinion,” Mr. Wylie said.  Mr. Wylie said he believed that Mr. Reed’s death was related to a liver transplant he had this year.

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Bun B ‘Trill O.G: The Epilogue’ (Cover & Tracklist)

October 27, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News 1 Comment  

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Bun B’s ending the Trill chapter with his forthcoming album, The Epilogue, which is set to hit stores November 11th. Above, Bun B reveals the cover art; tracklisting below.

01. The Best is Back
02. Care
03. Fire f. Rick Ross, 2 Chainz & Serani
04. No Competition
05. Don’t Play With Me
06. Gladiator
07. Stop Playin’
08. Trilla
09. Dippin’ & Swervin’
10. On One
11. The Legendary DJ Screw
12. Bye!

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Chris Brown Reportedly Arrested On Felony Assault Charge in D.C.

October 27, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News 2 Comments  

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TMZ reports:

Chris Brown was arrested in Washington D.C. this morning for FELONY assault after allegedly attacking a man outside a hotel … TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Brown got into an argument with a man outside the W Hotel on K Street and allegedly punched him once IN THE FACE. We’re told the man Chris struck never threw a punch. Sources say Chris and the alleged victim did NOT know each other.

The incident occurred at about 4:30 AM.

Chris was with his bodyguard, and we’re told he was also arrested.

Our law enforcement sources say Brown did not appear to be under the influence of anything at the time of the incident.

Brown is currently in custody. As for the other person, we’re told he’s being evaluated at a D.C. hospital. Sources say he’s claiming injury.

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Jay Z Responds To Barneys Controversy

October 26, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News 1 Comment  

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Some people went hard on Jay Z after reports of separate incidents surfaced involving racial discrimination by two African American teens at the Barneys flagship store in New York City. Today, Jay Z has released a statement via his website LIFE+TIMES:

I move and speak based on facts and not emotion. I haven’t made any comments because I am waiting on facts and the outcome of a meeting between community leaders and Barneys. Why am I being demonized, denounced and thrown on the cover of a newspaper for not speaking immediately? The negligent, erroneous reports and attacks on my character, intentions, and the spirit of this collaboration have forced me into a statement I didn’t want to make without the full facts. Making a decision prematurely to pull out of this project, wouldn’t hurt Barneys or Shawn Carter, but all the people that stand a chance at higher education. I have been working with my team ever since the situation was brought to my attention to get to the bottom of these incidents and at the same time find a solution that doesn’t harm all those that stand to benefit from this collaboration.

I am against discrimination of any kind, but if I make snap judgements, no matter who it’s towards, aren’t I committing the same sin as someone who profiles? I am no stranger to being profiled and I truly empathize with anyone that has been put in that position. Hopefully this brings forth a dialogue to effect real change. – Shawn “JAY Z” Carter

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Jimmy Henchman Sentenced To Life In Prison

October 25, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

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Newsday reports:

James Rosemond, a one-time prominent hip-hop manager who was convicted in 2012 of drug trafficking, was sentenced to life in prison in Brooklyn federal court on Friday.

Rosemond, known in the rap world as “Jimmy Henchman,” still faces separate charges in federal court in Manhattan of conspiracy to murder an associate of the rapper 50 Cent.

Rosemond was convicted of overseeing what officials said was an $11 million a year bicoastal cocaine trafficking business that used a musical equipment shipping company as cover to transport cocaine and cash.

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Is Dan Snyder Going To Change The Redskins’ Name?

October 25, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

The City Paper reports on all things “Bravehearts” via TMZ;

Aris Mardirossian, a wealthy patent investor and neighbor of Pigskins owner Dan Snyder in Potomac, Md., registered the name WASHINGTON BRAVEHEARTS on Oct. 17, and said in his trademark application that he plans to use it for “Entertainment in the nature of football games.”

That same day, Mardirossian also registered an LLC by the name of “WASHINGTON BRAVE HEARTS, LLC.”

The two rich men are apparently buds who joined forces to cut down trees on their lots a few years. (The county ultimately stymied their efforts, according to TMZ.)

Could Snyder be reneging on his commitment to “NEVER” change the team’s offensive name? Maybe, but the team released a statement saying there is no connection between the team and the trademark, according to Grant Paulsen,co-host of Washington Football Tonight. A team spokesman also said that Snyder doesn’t even know Mardirossian, which seems a bit dubious.

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Bruce Jenner Was Reportedly Not Invited To Kanye & Kim’s Engagement Party

October 25, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

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TMZ reports:

Family sources tell us … Bruce and Kanye have never had a “real conversation.” As we previously reported, Bruce was not happy when Kim hooked up with Kanye so quickly after she left Kris Humphries.

We’re told Kanye is the one who planned every detail of the surprise proposal. We do not know exactly why Bruce was not invited — whether it was because of Kanye or because of Bruce’s separation from Kris.

We do know … Bruce didn’t even know Kanye was popping the question until he got a call from Kim immediately after she got engaged. We’re told Bruce was Kim’s first call, because Kim considers him to be her father.

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Kanye West Doesn’t Want A Pre-Nup With Kim Kardashian?

October 24, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

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Rhymes With Snitch reports:

“Kanye’s in love with Kim to the point of infatuation. It’s scary because the love is so powerful, Kanye doesn’t even want to have a prenup,” the source says. “He thinks it’s tacky and he doesn’t want to offend Kim or make anything seem awkward. He loves Kim too much for that to even cross his mind. He thinks of his money and his accomplishments as hers and he wants to share them with her — no strings attached.”

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