MASTER P. TO LAUNCH HIS OWN NETWORK STATION, BETTER BLACK TV IN AN EFFORT TO BUMP B.E.T. OUT THE BOX.

Have you all given up on BET (I know I have...B.E.T. should stand for B.arely E.ntertaining T.elevision instead of B.lack E.ntertainment T.elevision) and its inability to provide us with up to par urban entertainment news and programming? If so, then there's both good news and bad news for all of us thanks to multi-media mogul P. Miller (formerly known as Master P.). The good news is P. Miller will give B.E.T. a run for their money when he launches his own network television station aptly titled Better Black Television (BBTV) next year. The name says it all because B.E.T.'s wackness has hit an all-time low lately. The last time I was able to actually sit down and pay attention to anything on B.E.T. was during their annual awards show back in June. So to say I'm beyond excited and proud of P. Miller for bringing something better (no pun intended) to the table is an understatement. But I digress....But let me find out this dude is 'bout it, 'bout it with his business!

According to Billboard, the rapper known for his 90s anthem Make Em Say Uhh will use the African American-targeted channel to provide a wide range of programming including headline news, sitcoms, cartoons, reality-based shows, plus many more with an additional aim at displaying “responsible hip-hop music and videos.” The bad news is there's a strong possibility that we may be burdened with having to watch a slew of No Limit straight-to-dvd movies as well. LOL! I'm just playing. Well, no, not really. Okay, maybe just a little bit...but not a whole lot...just a little, bitty, tiny bit. Anyhoo, the self-appointed BBTV chairman and CEO, P. Miller confidently feels that now is the best time to offer new programming and stiffer competition for what’s available on television. “I believe that there is a market in our community for a new diverse network that provides a new brand of superior programming that caters to all aspects of television,” he told Billboard. “From reality to original programming.”

Word to life, P. Miller gets my support 100%. How about yall?
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Despite becoming a significant competitor against popular networks like BET and MTV, P also mentioned he and his son, Lil’ Romeo, “will continue to do work with them and support their networks.” Production has already kicked in to full gear across the nation in California, New York, Louisiana and Florida. P is currently in the pursuit of buying local channel associates across the country.

Wasting no time, P (born Percy Miller) has already scouted and positioned a strong line-up of celebrities and political figures for the network’s advisory board like Oscar winner Denzel Washington, NAACP executive director Vicangelo Bullock, NBA player Derek Anderson, hip-hop originator DJ Kool Herc and many more.

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SHAQUILLE O'NEAL & WIFE SHAUNIE KISS AND MAKE UP; COUPLE TO NIX DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS.

It's good to know that there are still some couples who still believe in the institution of marriage. In an interview with the Associated Press, Shaquille O'Neal's wife, Shaunie revealed that her marriage to the NBA star in back on track and that the the couple plans to stop divorce proceedings soon. "Neither one of us could probably answer why we were getting one in the first place," Shaunie O'Neal said. "Things have been going so great, that someone actually had to remind us that 'Hey, you do remember those papers are still there.' Literally, it was days ago," Shaunie O'Neal said. "So, we've agreed that before we leave Florida in a few days we'll make sure that that's gone away."

Shaquille O'Neal filed for divorce in Miami-Dade Circuit Court in September 2007, after nearly five years of marriage. The couple has six children: four together, and each had one of their own before the Dec. 26, 2002, wedding. "The kids and I kind of learned about the divorce at the same time," Shaunie O'Neal said. "So that was hard. That was probably the worst part of the whole thing, was being able to deal with how hurt the whole kids were."

Shaquille O'Neal's divorce attorney, Ira Elegant, wasn't available to make a comment on this story.
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DMX 'S NEW GIG? GETTING ARRESTED EVERY WEEK.

Looks like DMX has made getting arrested a weekly routine. When my sister brought this story to my attention I honestly could not believe it. What's even worst is the fact that he was busted in front of a crowd of people outside a Wal-Mart SuperCenter in Miami, Florida on Thursday afternoon....which was all caught on tape. Miami-Dade PD arrested the rapper, real name Earl Simmons, on an outstanding warrant for skipping another court date in Arizona related to his pending animal-cruelty and drug-possession case. Although DMX's attorney public defender did appear on his client's behalf Tuesday afternoon to provide documentation that his client couldn't make it because he was hospitalized in Miami (he wouldn't say why, though), the judge opted to issue a bench warrant anyway and raised his bond to $25,000. The lawyer wouldn't comment on reports that DMX is in rehab, although he did say that the Cradle 2 the Grave star's camp is "working towards getting him some help, and we hope that will be taken seriously by all parties in this case."

Also asked why a man of DMX's presumed financial stature needs a public defender (the whole "if you can't afford a lawyer, one will be appointed for you" part of the Miranda Rights), Kozelka would only say: "He qualified for us, and he feels comfortable with me." At the time, Kozelka was still hoping that his client could avoid yet another smear on his rap sheet. Good luck with that.

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"We are in court again next week on other matters, and my hope is we can get the warrant resolved by then and get back on track," he said. "We have some things in the works to get the warrant taken care of. My hope is that we can resolve it without an arrest, but he's been arrested at the airport before, so they obviously have an eye out for him, so I'm not sure."

In addition to an Aug. 19 court date related to his aforementioned pit bulls and pot case, DMX is due in court Aug. 26 to answer to identify-theft charges for allegedly trying to get out of paying a Scottsdale, Ariz., hospital bill by posing as someone else.

He was also arrested twice in one week during a June trip to Miami, once for driving with an invalid license and a few days later for allegedly trying to buy a small amount of marijuana and cocaine from an undercover cop.

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HATEMONGER FRED PHELPS & HIS 'YES-SIR' GOONIES TO PUT THEIR LIFE AT RISK WHILE BOYCOTTING BERNIE MAC'S FUNERAL.

If the title of this blog post looks a little confusing, let me assure you that it's not. It was the only thing I could come up with to describe just what would happen if and/or when hate-monger Fred Phelps and his funky followers garnered up enough courage to do what they've set out to do; and what they intend on doing is boycotting, disrespecting and marring the memorial service of our beloved Bernie Mac. Apparently Phelps and his crew (a crew that consists of several Phelps family members) has a severe problem with folks in the entertainment industry who are 'enablers' of homosexuality. Where Bernie fits into the equation is beyond me; especially when you consider the fact that during his Original Kings of Comedy stand-up routine, Bernie blasted his 'milk & cookies' nephew for his sugary ways. Phelps flock first gain national media attention when they boycotted the funeral of Matthew Shepard, a gay white dude who was killed because he was a homosexual. After failing to receive enough media attention for that stunt, they began picketing funerals of US soldiers who died in Iraq....as well as any funeral of a celebrity who they believe are 'fag-enablers'. Only now, they opt to release press announcements in an effort to make the public aware of which celebrity's funeral they plan to picket. A few months ago, they arrived at a memorial service for actor Heath Ledger who portrayed the role of a gay man in the film Brokeback Mountain.

But rest assure in knowing that if any kind of unnecessary madness erupts at Bernie's memorial, what will happen next will mostly likely be--in the words of the Mac Man--a 'misunderstanding.' For the life of me I can not understand what would make anyone so freaking hateful that they'd go to the extreme of picketing a deceased person's funeral. Well, I hope Phelps' (with his creepy-looking self) health insurance is paid up. Now, I'm tired and frustrated at the thought of giving his piece so much or my posting time. Read his press release statement below.

Gotta thank the ladies over at LSA for pointing this out to me. I saw it there first.
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LISARAYE REPORTEDLY STILL HOSPITALIZED AFTER PHYSICAL SCUFFLE WITH ESTRANGED HUBBY; ACTRESS SAYS 'HE'S OUT OF CONTROL.'

There's nothing worse than two grown-ass people fighting like a couple of untamed banshees with no common sense. It's even worse when those grown-ass people each hold elite titles of a tropical paradise. To say that things grew beyond ugly between LisaRaye and her estranged husband, Michael Misick, the Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, would be an utter understatement. Reportedly, the two were involved in a violent confrontation at the Premier’s mansion on Wednesday night. The fight, which reportedly occurred in the presence of a number of government officials resulted in both Misicks seeking emergency medical attention for bites. Each has filed a police report against the other. See, what had really happened was LisaRaye had returned to the TCI this week, to negotiate a divorce settlement--a process that has not been in her favor at all. According to unconfirmed reports, after arriving at the TCI airport (she flew coach), LisaRaye was greeted, much to her chagrin, without her standard motorcade to escort her to her former home. She also noticed that the portrait of her and Misick which is always displayed in the airport, had been replaced with just a photo of Misick. This, coupled with all the other drama, had to have set her off big time.

On Wednesday night, LisaRaye, who was banned from the main house, decided to confront Misick at his mansion. Sources claim the First Lady drove her car through a barricade at the house, parked her car and barged into a closed door meeting between the Premiere and his cabinet ministers which resulted in the violent altercation. According to sources, LisaRaye, her cousin Phillip Travis, and her publicist Lynn Jeter assaulted a guard at the Premier's home, proceeded to ransack the house, and then assaulted the Premier and his sister. As the result of her assault on them, both the Premier and his sister were taken to the hospital with injuries and later released. A publicist for Misick released a statement stating, "It is public knowledge that the couple has been separated for months, and LisaRaye has no lawful right to be in the residence. Her conduct yesterday clearly contradicts her stated commitment to dissolve the marriage amicably. The Premier allegedly at no time had any physical contact with LisaRaye.”

See what happens when people start acting ugly? It ain't a pretty sight. This is also the result of what happens when a person agrees to marry another person after only knowing them for a month. There are also more statements made by LisaRaye via an interview with a local television station (watch vid after the jump). Read about that by clicking 'READ MORE AFTER THE JUMP!'

However, as of late Thursday night, an anonymous source told EUR website: "He [Michael] beat her bad. She came in the same day Rocsi went out, and he had already issued the statement that they were separated. Apparently she went over there and got into the fight. She's now in the hospital. The sub-story is that he has been under investigation because $57 million dollars is missing from our government. They froze all of his bank accounts. He's getting a separation because he can't afford to get a divorce." Misick, according to the source, also dispatched his fleet of bodyguards to stand around the perimeter of the hospital to prevent reporters from interviewing LisaRaye about the incident.

Well, as expected, LisaRaye also released a statement in which she said, "It is with great sadness that I have to announce that my husband and I have separated. Last night, Wednesday August 13, 2008, an attempt was made by and on behalf of my husband to first prevent my entry into our home and then, later, to make me leave our home by force. It was necessary for me to receive medical treatment for injuries suffered and in relation to those injuries I shall continue to assist the police force with its enquiries. Whilst it is my sincere wish to avoid unnecessary conflict, I shall not be intimidated, nor shall those individuals whose job it is to protect and represent me. Although I have always been a supportive wife even in light of the very serious allegations currently pending against the Premier, there are limits even for me. Until recently I had hoped that I would be able to continue to assist my husband during what will undoubtedly be difficult times ahead for him. I do not wish to have to add to his difficulties.” After being banned from the mansion that she personally decorated, LisaRaye now has taken up residence at a local beach resort.

Also, on Wednesday afternoon during an impromptu interview with a local television station in TCI, LisaRaye continued to discuss the strain and stress that Misick has caused her. "With all that's happening with Michael and the rape and the corruption allegation and you know his ill behavior...I think he's just spiraling out of control. And I will just continue to be uplifting and I will pray for him.' LisaRaye went on to say, 'I was just as shocked about hearing about the rape allegations as everyone else. But just as any wife would be, when put in a position like this, it put a damper on the marriage. And all of the other things that are going on. All of the disrespect is just...I will remain uplifting and pray for him."

And although her marriage and title as the First Lady of Turks and Caicos is rapidly dissolving at the seams, LisaRaye says, with or without Michael, emphasis on 'without', she will continue to support TCI. 'I'm going to be here. You know, I will forever be connected to Turks and Caicos. And I know that even with me coming down here and giving up a portion of my life here, I've been embraced. I've done things here and I have plans for Turks and Caicos and well.'

LisaRaye says the dissolvment of her marriage with Missick is hard to swallow. But she is not giving up on the institution of marriage.

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CANDID PICS: RIHANNA & CHRIS BROWN JET-SKI IN BARBADOS; OBAMA VACAYS IN HAWAII WITH HIS DAUGHTERS MALIA & SASHA.

Celebrity couple Rihanna and Chris Brown broke the hearts of more guys and girls after being spotted frolicking, sunning, funning and jet skiing in the coastal waters of Rihanna's native homeland of Barbados last weekend. Several of Rihanna's family members including her baby brother joined in on the fun. Peep the pics below. Remember to click 'em to see their full image.

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And Senator Barack Obama took a much needed break from his presidential campaign to spend some quality time with his darling daughters 10-year-old Malia and 7-year-old Sasha on the beach in Ala Moana Beach park in his native homeland of Honolulu, Hawaii on Tuesday (8.12.2008). The family attended a barbecue at a friend's house, visited his grandmother and caught a showing of the The Dark Knight.

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PICS: MEAGAN GOOD'S 27th BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Actress Meagan Good celebrated her 27th birthday with a big bash at The Standard in Los Angeles on August 11, 2008. Celebs such as Marlon Wayans, Tyrese, Melyssa Ford, Marcus Paulk ('Myles' from Moesha), Evan Ross, Real World Hawaii cast member/DJ Teck Holmes, Teairra Marie, Ricky Bell with his wife Autumn, Meagan's Stomp the Yard co-star Brian White and Meagan's sister La'Miya (she's the chick in red in the first picture on the bottom row in the set of images after the jump....she's also a former member of the one-hit wonder girl group Isyss).

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