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Magic Johnson Looking to buy Johnson Publishing

Feb 15th, 2010 | By DJ Special Blend from Chicago | Category: Entertainment News

My boy Magic is said to be in talks to buy the Johnson Publishing Co, which publishes Ebony and Jet magazines.
Magic Johnson, the Hall of Fame basketball player, is in talks to purchase Johnson Publishing Co, the publisher of Ebony and Jet magazines, Bloomberg reported on Friday.
Bloomberg cited Eric Holoman, president of Los Angeles-based Magic [...]



Dr. Dre Sues Death Row

Feb 13th, 2010 | By DJ Special Blend from Chicago | Category: Entertainment News

Dr. Dre is suing Death Row records for dough made from his classic album “The Chronic.”
Producer/rapper Dr. Dre has just filed a lawsuit against Death Row Records/WIDEawake Entertainment since he has yet to receive money from his album The Chronic in over 14 years. Upon leaving Death Row Records in the mid-nineties Dr. Dre [...]



Jayson Williams Robbed for over $150,000

Jan 31st, 2010 | By DJ Special Blend from Chicago | Category: Entertainment News

Former NBA star Jayson Williams was reportedly robbed for sport souvenirs and merchandise that totals over $150,000. Items include autographed items from the likes of Tiger Woods and irreplaceable items from Tupac Shakur and Wilt Chamberlain.
Jayson Williams is allegedly the victim of a crime — for a change — after a report says his home [...]



Mystikal Released from Prison

Jan 20th, 2010 | By DJ Special Blend from Chicago | Category: Entertainment News

After six years behind bars, Hip-Hop artist Mystikal was released from prison the other day.
The Grammy-nominated star - real name Michael Lawrence Tyler - was jailed in 2004 on charges of sexual assault and battery. He pleaded guilty after his hairstylist accused him of forcing her to perform sex acts on him and his bodyguard, [...]



Video: Nas Getting Arrested for DUI

Dec 4th, 2009 | By DJ Special Blend from Chicago | Category: Entertainment News

Nas was arrested and released for Driving Under the Influence not too long ago. But under the influence of what is the question.
The arresting officer described Nas at the time as having “redding of the conjunctiva in both eyes, rebound dilation in both eyes, a green tongue with raised taste buds, and his pulse [...]



Gucci Mane’s Management Accused of signing Bad Contracts

Dec 4th, 2009 | By DJ Special Blend from Chicago | Category: Entertainment News

Gucci Mane’s Management is being accused of federal fraud.
Ozone Magazine published an article on Monday citing several club promoters who claim that Gucci Mane’s management cheated them out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. The management team, which consists of booking agents Johnnie Cabbell and Debra Antney, is being accused of signing bad contracts.
Promoters are [...]



Lauryn and Wyclef to be on the Same Stage in New Zeland

Dec 4th, 2009 | By DJ Special Blend from Chicago | Category: Entertainment News

Former Fugee members Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean are gonna be on the same stage soon, but as solo artist.
Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill, formerly of The Fugees, are scheduled to make solo appearances at the Raggamuffin Music Festival in Rotorua, New Zealand on January 23, 2010.
The ex band-mates will co-headline the festival at Rotorua [...]



Serena Gets an Off-The-Chain Fine

Dec 4th, 2009 | By DJ Special Blend from Chicago | Category: Entertainment News

Snapping on the lines person got Serena Williams slammed by the Grand Slam people. They dropped the largest fine in the history of fines on my Compton home-girl the other day.
Serena Williams was fined a record $82,500 for her U.S. Open outburst against a lineswoman and could be suspended from the annual New York [...]



Katt Williams Arrested for Burglary: Accused of Holding 17 Year Old Hostage

Nov 9th, 2009 | By DJ Special Blend from Chicago | Category: Entertainment News, Headlines
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Katt Williams' Mug ShotNot only has my boy Katt Williams been arrested for burglary, a 911 call has surfaced from last week with a 17 year old boy saying he was being held hostage by the comedian. Click –> here to listen.

No arrest were made when five-oh got to the seen.

However, we know that Katt was indeed arrested for burglary. His lawyer is calling the arrest bogus, and is saying it was the result of a dispute with and employee.



Al Sharpton’s Ex Wife and Daughter Arrested

Nov 2nd, 2009 | By DJ Special Blend from Chicago | Category: Entertainment News

The Rev. Al Sharpton’s ex-wife and daughter were arrested over the weekend after getting pulled over and getting into it with police officers.
Witnesses say Kathy Jordan, 53, and her daughter, Dominique, 23, flew through a red light, then became uptight with the officers.
As officers attempted to issue the two women a ticket for the traffic [...]