Legal papers were filed in the U.S. District Court in Manhattan, New York against BEYONCE and TINA KNOWLES’ clothing line HOUSE OF DEREON. Because of the official papers we of course can’t call it a rumor but one would think that all the money BEYONCE raked in last year she wouldn’t have an issue paying fair price for anything. But being a celebrity spoils you. Case in point, they’re use to getting everything for free or next to nothing and now it may cost her more than any of it’s actually worth.
The defendant, VIER INTERNATIONAL (a Vietnamese apparels company) have claimed that executives at the HOUSE OF DEREON conspired to order shipments from them at less than fair market value (bargain basement to keep it real) in an effort to undercut the Asian company. The cheaply purchased apparel was then “converted” to House of Dereon pieces and sold at higher prices. Bey and mama Knowles at least has the smarts to ask for “manufacturers specifications” so they didn’t have to alter the garments before putting them on the racks. Hustlers. I’m just saying saving money on garments, cheap labor and then selling them for umpteen billion percent mark up? That’s not only smart and lucrative but very common–if you don’t get caught. But every person that’s from the ‘hood or has ever been to one know that Asians don’t play about their money. You can’t not pay them a half a cent let alone a half a million.
The Hong Kong manufacturer insists that they’ve lost out on $500,000 due to a scheme involving Donna Loren LLC and shippers HJM International. So, they filed a claim under the RICO Act (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act alleging the two are “conspirators who induced the shipment of goods to the United States with the intent to convert them or pay less .” If that sounds a bit Don Corleone to you, that’s because it is. It’s the same law used in Mafia prosecutions. Jay-Z said he had “Obama on text…” Hopefully that’s more than braggadocio and perhaps may help during his wife’s distress. No? Ok. It was just a thought. If the two are convicted they could face jail time.Leave your thoughts and comments below.
BEYONCE just did her biggest show ever in Brazil. Sao Paulo sang every single Bey song in english. I’m convinced she really is a sweetheart. Check out how she gives this Brazilian fan the thrill of his life in the video below. And oh yes, that’s BEYONCE fresh out of bed looking fresh as the morning dew.
The Say My Name version this guy will tell his grand children about. He’ll not forget, ever.
Really cute with no make up or wardrobe. Mrs. shy, country girl. We love it.Leave your thoughts and comments below!
Just when I thought that USHER realized that Mother knows best and rekindled the managerial relationship with his mother, JONETTA PATTON, the two hit hard times–again. Word is Jonetta quit for a second time a few months ago because of his relationship with former record label exec, GRACE MIGUEL. Now Usher’s label, Jive Records is pushing the album Raymond Vs. Raymond back because Usher doesn’t have a stable team around him. Here what the NY Daily news says, “She felt as though if she didn’t end things when she did, it would permanently affect their personal relationship,” continues the source. Usher had apparently declared that he would manage himself, with the help of Miguel, but the label felt that “there was chaos in the camp.”
JILL SCOTT is having some legal issues as well with her label of a decade, Hidden Beach Recordings. Jill’s rep contends that the label’s lawsuit “has no legal merit” and “misrepresents” Jill’s relationship with the label.
“The lawsuit filed on February 3, 2010 by Hidden Beach Recordings against Jill Scott has no legal merit and misrepresents the history of Ms. Scott’s relationship with the label. Jill Scott has the legal right to terminate her recording contract with Hidden Beach Recordings under California’s 7-year rule, where she had been a recording artist for more than 10 years,” the statement reads. “During her time at Hidden Beach Recordings, she released several highly successful albums. At this time, with many creative projects in the works which include music, film and television roles and product development, Ms. Scott looks forward to continuing to further her artistry and building the Jill Scott brand in other creative environments.”
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- Rude Boy
RIHANNA goes back to her Dancehall breeding in these new pictures. The took them for her single Rude Boy.
Ri-Ri says, “[It's] completely different from any other video I’ve shot before. A lot of my videos are really dark and edgy and tough. ‘Rude Boy’ is more playing along the lines from my roots. We used a lot of color, but also the costumes were very Jamaican dance-hall queen type “
I’m on the fence for now but leave your thoughts and comments below. Fly or Not So Fly?
KELIS is one of the most daring of fashionistas, one of the most recognized hook singers gone solo and quite possibly one of the most resented women in all of Hip Hop. All of that taken into account she still peaks some wisdom on the complexities of women, men and marriage in the recent issue of Complex Magazine. I guess hindsight is also 20/20.
On being cute all the time when in a marriage:
I agree. I’m hot around my home. Yeah, it’s shallow, but I think you’re entitled to be shallow. Honestly, coming from someone who has been married, I think that you have to make an effort all the time. Marriage is hard; relationships are hard. I think people let themselves go–men and women–and you have to remember why you got with that person to begin with and make an effort.
On being refined all the time:
That’s annoying. There’s a time to be a lady and there’s a time to be a woman, and they’re not the same thing. It depends. There are times when you should be a lady, and there are times when you gotta hold it down. Be a woman and stand up for what you are and what you believe in.
On men being afraid to have children with a woman because he is afraid she will pay more attention to the kids than him:
I’ve heard that before. I think that’s a natural feeling for guys, but you gotta get over it. The beauty of women is that we’re nothing like men and we’re exceptional multi-taskers. I think I can balance being a great mother and adoring my child and also taking care of and adoring my man. It just takes a man that makes you want to adore him while you’re exhausted from taking care of your kids.
BREAKING NEWS: In the case of The King of Pop’s death, his personally hired Physician, CONRAD MURRAY has been officially charged today. Although the JACKSON family wanted at charge of second degree murder or greater the charges are announced to be involuntary manslaughter.
Dr. Murray is a Houston cardiologist and MICHAEL JACKSON was under his care at the time of his death on June 25th. In Los Angeles Dr. Murray administered an anesthetic Propofol and two other sedatives to help Jackson’s insomnia while he prepared for his comeback tour in London. MURRAY faces up to four years imprisonment if convicted. Dr. Murray’s lawyer, ED CHERNOFF, says they will not plead guilty and “will fight like hell.” Stay tuned for updates.
