Month: April 2010

Jaheim charged with marijuana possession

 
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R&B singer Jaheim was charged with marijuana possession after being pulled over for speeding in his hometown of Hillsborough, New Jersey, reports The Messenger-Gazette newspaper.  Here’s the excerpt:
 
Jaheim Hoagland, 32, of Hillsborough was pulled over near Royce Brook Golf Course on March 28 for allegedly traveling 65 mph in a 35 mph zone and was then charged with possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle. Hillsborough Police reported that they could smell a strong odor of raw marijuana emanating from the vehicle. Hoagland gave police consent to search his vehicle after yelling at authorities, police said. During the search, Hillsborough Police allegedly noticed a small bud of marijuana underneath the driver’s seat. Police said they also observed several cigar wrappers, cigar shaving and cigar paper, which is consistent with marijuana use. Hoagland was also charged with speeding.

Robin Thicke and Paula Patton welcome baby boy

 
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Singer Robin Thicke and his Precious actress wife Paula Patton welcomed their son Julian Fuego Thicke in Los Angeles on Tuesday.  This is the first child for the high school sweethearts who wed in June 2005.
 
“Mother, father and son are all doing well,” Thicke’s rep told People.

Kanye West prepares new album

 
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Kanye West is collaborating with rappers Q-Tip and RZA as he readies his new album tentatively titled, “Good Ass Job.”  West is recording at his Diamond Head, Hawaii home and recording studio.  The new release is slated for June, reports Billboard.

Janet Jackson and Family attend Conrad Murray’s Hearing

 
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Janet Jackson, her brothers Randy and Jermaine and their parents were at a Los Angeles courthouse Monday for the hearing of Dr. Conrad Murray.  Murray is charged with involuntary manslaughter for the death of Michael Jackson.  At the hearing, the judge postponed a decision on Dr. Murray’s medical license in the state of California.
 
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Erykah Badu charged over ‘Window Seat’ video

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Erykah Badu was charged with disorderly conduct for filming her “Window Seat” video, where she removes her clothing while walking in downtown Dallas.  She eventually is nude in front of Dealey Plaza where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.  The charge is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500.  Check an earlier Suite 411 post of the video here.
 
Badu appeared on The Wanda Sykes Show this weekend and discussed the video.  Check out Sykes hilarious parody named “Middle Seat” around the 3:36 mark.

Chris Rock prepares ‘Death at a Funeral’

 

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Chris Rock wants to deliver your eulogy.  In anticipation of his April 16 film release, “Death at a Funeral,” you can prepare your eulogy for Rock to convey.   Visit DieLaughingNow.com to join the fun.
 
The film follows a family as secrets are revealed and mayhem erupts at the funeral of the clan’s patriarch. Martin Lawrence, Loretta Devine and Danny Glover also star.

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