LOUD Tour Comes To An Emotional Finish
The LOUD tour was Rihanna’s fourth concert which took the superstar all across the globe. Beginning on June 4th 2011 in Baltimore, the tour consisted of 98 concerts including her very first concert in Barbados and ten sold out dates at the London O2 Arena.
It has caused a lot of sweat, tears and sleepless nights but the record-breaking endeavor came to an emotional end on December 22nd at the O2 Arena in London. Prior to the final show, Rihanna replied to a tweet by one of her fans asking about the final show saying, “I’m scared for it to be over! I won’t forget this for the rest of my life! What a life changing experience! I learned so much.” She went on to say that she has learnt “A LOT about myself.”
Nearing the end of the concert, her fans didn’t want to se her leave and they requested an encore of ‘Take A Bow’, ‘Umbrella’ and ‘We Found Love.’ However, before her encore performances she told her fans: “ cannot believe this is the last show. It really sucks. I’m going to miss you all so f–ing much. This tour has been one of the best experiences of my life, I’ve grown so attached to you all – more than I ever thought I could be.”
Cheryl Cole tweeted the singer expressing just how impressed she was: “Just left last #Loud concert. Amazing!! To put on 98 of the same shows like that and give your all takes something special.”
That’s all folks, it’s all over. We look forward to seeing you in 2012 but for now, enjoy your family time and have an extraordinarily Merry Christmas.
Private Collector Purchases Tupac Sex Tape
Way back in October, TMZ reported that a Tupac Shakur sex tape had come to light. The tape caused a bidding war and TMZ now reports that it has been sold to a ‘private collector.’
The 1991 tape showed the famed rapper getting down and dirty with one his female groupies. The private individual who purchased the tape did so because he thinks of large porn companies as “parasites.”
A rep of the Tupac estate released a statement threatening to pursue anyone who attempted to release the footage. “We will sue anyone who tries to sell a Tupac tape. Get [your] legal team ready because [we] will not allow someone to put it out,” he said.
There has been no word on how much the tape sold for. However, it apparently contained an unreleased track playing in the background, which led to some entities making bids of up to $1 million for the music alone.
Rihanna Lashes Back At Dutch Magazine
Rihanna recently took to Twitter to respond to a fashion writer’s comments in the latest issue of “Jackie,” the Dutch Magazine. The article, which degrades the Barbadian singer refers to her as the “ultimate n****b***” and consists of multiple inaccuracies.
The writer’s comment read: “Ze heb street cred, ze heb een ghetto ass, en ze heb dat gouden keeltje. Rihanna, the good girl gone bad, is de ultieme niggabitch en etaleert dat graag, en dat betekent bij haar: wat aan is, kan uit…”
The Dutch version will be of no help to those of you who speak English so here is a more direct translation: “She has street cred, she has a ghetto ass and she has a golden throat. Rihanna, the good girl gone bad, is the ultimate niggabitch and displays that gladly, and for her that means: what’s on can come off. If that means she’ll be on stage half naked, then so be it. But Dutch winters aren’t like Jamaican ones, so pick a clothing style in which your daughter can resist minus ten. No to the big sunglasses and the pornheels, and yes to the tiger print, pink shizzle and everything that glitters. Now let’s hope she won’t beat anybody up at daycare.” Read the rest of this entry
Rihanna Encounters Racist Hotel Guest In Portugal
No one would think that a pop megastar such as Rihanna would have to waste her time with such ridiculous things but that’s just not the reality. During her concert on Saturday in Lisbon she was forced to run off stage to have an emergency stomach evacuation and the horrible night didn’t end there. Upon her return to her hotel, she got into an altercation with a racist guest. ( B*tch who do you think you are? )
Voicing her anger via Twitter she said, “I just met the most racist c— EVER!!! This man said the craziest s— about black women – called us dogs, sluts, we don’t look like s—, we don’t belong in the same hotels.”
If this guest knew anything at all about Rihanna, he would know to never mess with a bajan woman. “Needless to say, the n—- in me came out!” she said. “Bajan accent and all! Lol! Turns out the hotel manager’s black.”
On a happier note, despite Rihanna’s stomach problems during her performance of ‘What’s My Name,’ she was able to return quickly for a flawless performance of ‘Rude Boy.’ She tweeted, “PORTUGAL tonight was LEGENDARY!!!”
Have a look at her performance in Portugal. Despite the fact that she ran off stage at 1:55, her dancers did an excellent job at continuing the routine!
Kevin Federline Is ‘Totally Happy’ About Spears’s Engagement To Trawick
Britney Spears went through a nasty divorce with her now ex-husband back in 2007 which led to a custody battle over their two sons, Sean, 6 and Jayden, 5. However, we’re happy to give you all some great news. Britney’s ex, Kevin Federline, has given her full support in her new engagement.
“I’m really happy for her,” Federline told Australia’s TV Week magazine. “I think [Jason’s] a great guy. She’s happy; she’s doing really well. I want to say she’s in a good place. I haven’t spoken to her much since I’ve been over here, both of us have been busy with her being on tour, but I do know from talking to the kids and talking to the kids’ teachers that they’re doing really good. [Marriage’s] a good step in the right direction. I’m totally happy for her.”
Federline and his new girlfriend Victoria Prince recently welcomed another child into the world. “It’s really good once you’re able to move on with life,” says Federline. “Victoria’s the best person in the world. It took me going through the things that I went through to find a person like her. She’s more than I could ever have hoped for. Hopefully Britney feels the same way.”
Federline also let out that he had no problem with Trawick taking care of his boys. “He’s a really good guy,” Federline says. “I’ve heard a lot about him. I’ve spoken to him quite a few times as of now. He seems like a really good guy. The kids speak highly of him [and] her family loves him.”
We look forward to a spectacular wedding for Spears and Trawick in 2012. Congratulations once again!
Jennifer Hudson Covers Ebony – Discusses Tragic Life Events
The December/January cover of ‘Ebony’ features a glowing Jennifer Hudson in a strapless, curve-hugging blue dress. Despite a beautiful smile on the outside, she opens up about how her decision to visit her fiancé in Florida to watch his WWE match, as opposed to returning home to Chicago, saved her life.
Three years ago, her mother, brother and nephew were brutally murdered in Chicago by her sister’s estranged and demented husband. Hudson chose to fly down south to visit her fiancée David Otunga that is what saved her life.
“That’s one of the things that saved my life, because I could have been home with my mom then,” she says. “[David] wanted me to come out to Florida instead of going to Chicago. I flew out to see him; that’s why I’m still here.” Were it not for fate and destiny, Hudson would not be on this earth today.
“I’ve never said that before, and I can’t believe I just said that now,” she said as she finished. “But I didn’t know. He was just like, ‘I’m going to this wrestling thing, and it’s in Tampa. I’m going out there now, so you can come out there and see me versus going home.’”
Due to the tragic event, which claimed the lives of her family members, Hudson and Otunga, who have been engaged since 2008 and are parents of a two-year-old son, have no plans to marry.
She stated, “After that happened, I was like, ‘I don’t know what I want.’ A lot of things have happened in my life. There are a lot of things that I need to get adjusted to before I do anything else. That’s how I feel about it.”
Hudson’s brother-in-law is due to appear in court for his trial. Hudson is reportedly set to appear to testify.
Britney Spears And Jason Trawick Get Engaged
Since Britney wrapped up her ‘Femme Fatale’ tour, reports have been stirring about Jason planning to propose to her. It’s official! The two lovebirds are now engaged. Last night, Trawick got down on one knee and popped the big question on his 40th birthday.
A source told ‘Us Weekly,’ “This is something they’ve both wanted for a long time.” “It’s a way to cement their family. They’re both extremely happy and can’t wait to become man and wife.”
Another source told ‘People’ magazine, “He surprised her after she gave him his gifts and after they had cake last night.” Spears and her soon-to-be-husband will celebrate the moment tonight in Las Vegas at Planet Hollywood. .”She’s very happy. It’s going to be a great weekend,” the source says.
The engagement ring is reportedly a Neil Lane Sparkler.
Congratulations you two!
Britney Gives Her Fiancé Jason Trawick A $45,000 Motorcycle To Celebrate His 40th Birthday
Jason Trawick celebrated his 40th birthday yesterday and Britney had a wonderful surprise for her love. The ‘Toxic’ singer gave him a smoking hot motorcycle, which was featured in her ‘Criminal’ video.
Spears created an album on Facebook with photos of the gift entitled “Hbday Jason!” In the caption box she wrote, “He looked so cool in the video, that I had to get him a new motorcycle. Check out this new Confederate Bike I got him!”
The ‘Daily Mail’ reports that the 30-year-old pop star parted with $45,000 to get her hands on the bike which is reportedly a 3rd Gen. X132 Hellcat from Confederate Motorcycles. To complete the gift, Britney also bought him a leather jacket to give that biker dude look. I mean hey … what good is a motorcycle without a leather jacket?
2011 ‘VH1 Divas’ Special Plans To Tribute Amy Winehouse
The passing of Amy Winehouse earlier this year left a hole in many people’s hearts which is yet to be filled. During this year’s showing of ‘VH1 Divas,’ the diva herself will be receiving a tribute.
The special is set to have an A-list group of entertainers perform their rendition of Winehouse’s songs. These include Florence Welch and Wanda Jackson.
Florence and Wanda will collaborate to perform her classic ‘Back To Black,’ while Sharon Jones will perform ‘You Know I’m No Good.’ Nas who collaborated on ‘Like Smoke’ from Winehouse’s posthumous album ‘Lioness’ will open it all.
Apart from the Amy Winehouse tribute, the roster of performers is only increasing. Top ranked performers such as Kelly Clarkson, Mary J.Blige and Jennifer Hudson are set to appear. The divas will pay homage to the great cities, which inspired the performers including Chicago, Detroit and London.
The show will be brought to you from New York on Monday, December 19th at 9PM EST.
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