CNBC's Black Millionaire Show Recruits Baby!

Thanks to my good friend Dr. Drew, I happened upon this interesting story. Apparently CNBC is doing a new show called, “NEWBOs: The Rise of America’s New Black Overclass”. It will showcase Black successful tycoons in sports, media and entertainment. Baby and his brother Slim will be featured on the show to discuss their rise to success. Sources have claimed that Baby got his fortune by buying part of an oil rig back in the day, and reaping the benefits. I have to say that I love his grind-mode. I also like how he thinks out of the box. This man looks like a buffoon, but he literally has money to burn-- and it's aaaaaaaaaaall right. Haha.

DIddy is VOGUE BITCHES-- And Buys Out Enyce....

Here is Diddy covering Italian (L'uomo) Vogue for it's October release. Diddy seems to be on a roll, as he has also bought out the popular urban-brand ENYCE. Smart business move? Or dumb reason to make more press.. I dunno. Enyce hasn't REEEEEALLY been poppin' since like '99, so I don't know if Diddy wants to revamp the dying brand, or if he's really just that out of touch. Eitherway, you know the owner got away like a bandit on that one. I can just see him exhaling as soon as that check hit. Market Watch.com had the details on the endeavour. Check it:

"Founder and CEO of Sean John, Sean “Diddy” Combs said, “Enyce is a brand that I have always admired, and they have been a very important player in the young men’s sportswear arena for over a decade. I am really excited to bring it into our portfolio of brands that already includes Sean John and Zac Posen. Given our track record of success in marketing products such as Ciroc Vodka, Unforgivable by Sean John, and all of our television titles, I look forward to adding our expertise to an already hot fashion line. Our long-term plan is to grow the Enyce brand through innovative marketing, expansion of the menswear and boy’s lines, and launching into new licensing categories. The current economic climate may be challenging, but we believe it is also an opportunity, and we are really excited to add Enyce to our lineup.”

And he had more to say on his silly-ass video blog (LOL):

I'm RIIIIIIIICH $nitches!!!

This just in from Forbes Magazine: Beyonce made $80 million last year. She is the 2nd highest paid entertainer in the U.S last year (second only to Sting & the Police ringing in $110 million) with tours, endorsement deals, movie appearances and record sales totaling $80 million... 

Now listen, I know I have been subject to criticize her ubiquity in the past (and the fact remains the same we CAN use a Beyonce-vacation). I even made a label called "Bayonce- Slayer" dedicated to those females taking over the mundane... But I can't hate. A bitch is RICH! She has made a mini-empire, and made it that much bigger by marrying Shawn Carter. Oh yeah, and that love thing they got going is kinda nice too... You GO GIRL! I ain't mad 'atcha... You seen my e-mail on the side-tab section... You betta HOLLA! (haha.) 

Barack-Star Obama

This week, Obama and the Democratic Party raised $9 million in campaign funding during their fundraising event. Jealous much, McCain? Obama called on his good friend Barbara Streisand to perform for the event at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Her concert cost $2,500 a head to attend. There was also an extravagant dinner held before the festivities that cost $28,500 to attend... Yes, you read it right-- $28,500. Barack's a baller baby. If you wanna be down you better come up off some serious dollas... Holla! Since August, the man has raised over $66 million for this campaign. That is staggering! 

Anyway, some of the big names to attend this week's event included: Steven Spielberg, Leonardo DiCaprio, Will Ferrell, David Geffen and Jamie Lee Curtis-- just to name a few. In other political news, Obama is sustaining a 48 to 43 percent lead in the polls this week. Ya boi definitely got his swagger back. Do your thing Obama, let's get it!

Picture Of The Day

Take a good look at this photo. These are two of the richest bitches we know! People Magazine has just scored the exclusive baby images of the new Jolie-Pitt twins for....wait for it...wait for it.... $14 MILLION DOLLARS! Must be nice... But I can't even hate because you know at least 90% of that money is going to their favorite charity... So good for them!

Why So Serious?

I'll tell you why... This movie is breaking records and making history all over the globe! This is the first film in cinematic history that has grossed over 200 million in just 5 DAYS!!! Can you believe it??? Everyday since it's release it has made a minimum of $20 million. That is insanity, and I'm sure it's worth it. I have yet to see the film myself (I went last week, but it was chaos so I saw WANTED instead), as I don't enjoy lines or hordes of people, but I will see it in IMAX with one of my homegirls next weekend. I am looking forward to seeing Heath Ledgers final performance which I'm sure will be critically acclaimed. Good going Warner Brothers!

Federline Gets Full Custody Of Brit's Kids...

This past week in LA, the courts decided to give Kevin Federline full custody of his two sons with Britney Spears. Spears is happy with the decision as she is still recovering from her mental break-down, working on a new album, and getting her post-baby bod back in shape. Kevin and Britney have worked out their past issues, and are amicable. This means Britney can basically see her sons whenever she wants. I think this is one of the best decision either of them have made since they met. Britney is in no condition to care for two small children. She needs to get her stability back for good before even considering it. I'm gla the two have finally matured and decided on a solution. Federline will be receiving $20,000 per month of support from Spears. Can you say: CHA-CHING!

That Smile Ain't Foolin' Nobody....

Amy Winehouse was all smiles today after leaving the hospital with her father Mitch... She might be cheesing like this bc b*tch about to get PAID! The crackhead diva is scheduled to perform for Nelson Mandela, and she is currently doing rehearsals for the event. She will get paid a pretty penny to sing for the most peaceful & eloquent man in history.... In other news, Amy's father Mitch has revealed that he misspoke about Amy's condition. She does not have emphysema. She just has symptoms that can most likely lead up to the disease if it's not checked early... Honestly, I think he was onto something. Homegirl clearly will not quit until she is incapacitated in a hospital bed. End of story.

Shouts to Dlisted.com for the image....

NOTE To Soulja Boy: Don't Mess With An O.G....

Apparently, for the past week or so, there has been an "internet war" going on between Soulja Boy and ICE T. Ice-T basically said that S.B was garbage (which he is), in a very disrespectful manner. Soulja Boy thought it was unnecessary hate, and shot back calling Ice-T old and tired... I believe Ice-T might have ended it right here with this video. It's true, and what he's saying is too real though. Watch:

Lil' Wayne's Tha Cater III Sells An Unprecedented 1 Million Units!

Lil' Wayne has put Kanye West, 50 Cent, Jay-Z, and all the other rap greats to shame. In fact, this man has put everybody to shame as he has sold over 1 million copies of his latest LP in just a week. That is astounding, unheard of, impossible! But he did it. Who would've thought? He is easily one of the hardest working rappers in the game-- considering he has been on every relevant remix since 2006... Literally. Well kudos to you Dwayne Carter! Kudos to you!

Look Who's Dancin' NOW!

Dwayne Carter might be crazy, but he ain't no fool... With all the controversy and drama surrounding the wayward rapper these days, he's the one laughing-- all the way to the bank! Wayne is smashing and bashing music records all around the board with his latest release, Tha Carter III. On it's first DAY, the highly anticipated LP moved 450,000 units! If I'm not mistaken that's more than Mimi & Madonna did their first week! Music experts are projecting that Wayne will sell 950,000 by the end of the first week! That's just insane...

Perhaps the most ironic part of it all is the reasoning behind his amazing success. See, when all those mixtape dj's got pissed off at his blasphemy and leaked his record-- they were quite satisfied when they heard that his album had hit over 1 million illegal downloads... However, this ended up working in Wayne's favor in the end. Because of all these downloads, Wayne received the most free publicity of any known artist! Booyah! You better go boy! Like the late, great Tupac said, "I ain't mad at cha"!

I Told Y'all She Was My Favorite

Singer/rapper/emcee/activist/fashion-freakin-ista and Marc Jacob muse: M.I.A is clearly da shit. You know why? Because I said so. You know why else? because she's humbleness personified! The funkdified singer got paid $100,000 to perform at a private after-party at the MTv movie awards. instead of using the funds to buy some lavish fits, mounds of nose-candy or other frivilous trinkets, she decided to do some good with it. She is reportedly taking the stash and building a school in Liberia. She says it only costs $52,000 to build a school for 1,000 potential students... Yup, no sell-outs here-- Brangelina, eat your hearts out!

Lohan Launches Leggings Line!

Ok.... So this isn't really news, but I just loved the way that headline sounded with all those "L's"! Haha. Anyway, Lohan was on Robertson Blvd. in LA peddling her new venture: LEGGINGS! For about two years straight we saw her wear nothing but, and I guess with all the media scrutiny she gets she decided to turn this into a positive. I'm not hating, but honestly, they kinda look like their getting ready to go on the hoe-stroll...Especially the one with the knee-pads... I mean honey, what's THAT all about??? However, I did think that this was fierce:

Anyway, look for these leggings (if you're interested) coming to a store near you this summer!

VH1's "I Love Money" Cast

The cast of the new Vh1 show I LOVE MONEY has been revealed. The show takes the z-list superstars of past VH1 reality shows and pits them against one another to win the grand prize: $250,000. Click the link above for more info and pics, the cast list is below:

From I Love New York:

12 Pack

Chance

The Entertainer

Heat

Midget Mac

Mr. Boston

Real

Whiteboy

From Rock of Love 1 & 2:

Brandi C

Destiney

Heather

Megan

Rodeo

From Flavor of Love 1 &2:

Hoopz

Nibblz

Pumkin

Toastee

As if Whoring Her Babies Out in "People" wasn't Enough....

....Everybody was talking (and laughing) about the over-the-top 5-page spread J.Lo did for People magazine that earned her a whopping $6 million dollars. I mean, homegirl was literally breast-feeding her baby in an Oscar gown-- it was ridiculous... But the banking baby-mama doesn't stop there. According to TMZ, she is currently in production of a new reality show on TLC that will showcase how she juggles her career, empire, and motherhood. Woooow. I knew it was only a matter of time before she jumped on the reality band-wagon like everyone else. I guess this is her attempt at trying to stay relevant. Sheesh!

OMG... The BEST Damn Reality Show EVER!

It's hard out here for a pimp... And with the recession kicking us all where it hurts it seems that people will do just about ANYTHING to get that all-mighty dollar. With that said, I introduce to you the supposed cast of the best reality show VH1 ever did: I Love Money. I like it already because they are not trying fake it out with the premise of people being on the show for love-- because clearly money was always the angle here... Check out the supposed cast of the show. Lawd, I already got my tiVo in and ready to go on this one:

Host: LaLa

Pumkin (Flavor of Love, Season 1) Hoopz (Flavor of Love, Season 1) Toasteee (Flavor of Love, 2) Nibblz (Flavor of Love, Season 2) Bootz (Flavor of Love, Season 2) Sinceer (Flavor of Love, Season 3) Thing 1 (Flavor of Love, Season 3) Thing 2 (Flavor of Love, Season 3) Chance (I Love New York, Season 1) Real (I Love New York, Season 1) Heat (I Love New York, Season 1) 12 Pack (I Love New York, Season 1) Whiteboy (I Love New York, Season 1) The Entertainer (I Love New York, Season 2) Midget Mac (I Love New York, Season 2) Heather (Rock of Love, Season 1) Brandi C. (Rock of Love, Season 1) Destiney (Rock of Love, Season 2) Megan (Rock of Love, Season 2) Kristy Joe (Rock of Love, Season 2)

She's RICH, Snitches!

Damn, this woman is 50 years old, and still manages to stay relevant... Take notes kiddies! Madonna's current single with Justin Timberlake 4 minutes is number #1 on the billboard, itunes, and global pop charts. She is set to start her world tour which she will end in Dubai and make a reported $25 million with that final show. $25 million????? That's $165,ooo per minute! Subsequently, Madge is set to do a private party in Dubai for an additional $10 million. A few years back she said she would never do a private show for less than that. I guess she got her wish!

Not for nothing, but I seriously feel like Britney should have reconsidered ending that friendship with Madge. She could definitely learn a thing or two about longevity. Don't you think? Wow, Madonna is definitely the queen... No question about that! Shake it, don't break it baby!