May 19, 2013

K. Michelle Stands By Her Claims Against Memphitz

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*”Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” cast member K. Michelle is not backing down from her claims about MeMpHiTz whipping her butt. She adamantly refuses to let the judgments of nay-sayers and haters deter her. “I’ve always been told that the truth shall set you free. I stand behind my story 100 percent. I came to [...]




‘Memphitz’ Files Defamatory Lawsuit Against K. Michelle, VH1

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*Wow, one would hate to think someone would go this far for ratings. But then again, this is Hollywood, and this is reality TV. We’re just sayin’… Now that season 1 of the hit VH1 reality show, “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” is a done deal, K. Michelle’s alleged beater, Memphitz, has filed a federal [...]




K. Michelle (‘Love & Hip Hop: ATL’) Suffered Beatdowns by MeMpHiTz

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*Domestic violence is more common than most think. “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” reality star K. Michelle hinted to suffering abuse from Toya Wright’s husband MeMpHiTz. “I wanna forgive him. I forgive him enough to wish him well,” K.Michelle told V03′s Egypt Sherrod. “He’s acknowledged it,” she said of his alleged abuse. “I think the [...]




Mystikal Gives Last Performance Before Going Back to Jail

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*Before he makes his return to jail, Mystikal showed up for fans at a New Orleans jazz festival. The rapper, whose real name is Michael Tyler, was released from prison in 2010 after serving six long years for sexual battery and extortion. But he’s going back on May 14 after violating his probation in February. [...]




TV One Sets New Relationship Documentary Series ‘Love Addiction’ (Video)

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*TV One is introducing a brand new eight-episode docu-series, “Love Addiction,” that follows the experiences of therapists and relationship experts who help both men and women heal and rescue themselves from terrible relationships. It works kind of like an intervention because they’ll be aided by the people who love them the most. Men and women [...]




Rihanna and Chris Brown Partying Together, but Not Dating

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*It’s been several years since Chris Brown and his former flame Rihanna were seen together in close contact. But rumors have been floating around lately that the two are romancing once again and could be back together by the 54th Annual Grammy Awards. It’s an easy one to believe, especially since the two were spotted [...]




Rapper Queen Pen Endured Years of Physical Abuse

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*Grammy award winning rapper Queen Pen appeared on “The Bill Cunningham Show” Tuesday to reveal she endured years of physical abuse at the hands of her boyfriend. “I had two children with this man,” Penn recalls, “but that was not enough to stop the abuse.” Pen said her boyfriend inflicted her with bruises, cuts, kicks, [...]




Video: Tanya Williams Unveils Her Domestic Abuse Past

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*Tanya Williams, who appeared on “Basketball Wives: LA” for only two episodes, had a sit down with on “Anderson” to discuss her abusive past. “I slept with a knife under my bed out of fear because I didn’t know who was walking into my bedroom,” Tanya explained to host Anderson Cooper. “[My husband] would go [...]




Chris Brown Owed $15,000 in Unpaid Parking Tickets

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*If it’s not one thing it’s another with singer Chris Brown. The trouble that’s been occurring between the crooner and his neighbors has become interference in his legal life. He’s usually given a gold star for good behavior on his regular visits to the judge. But this time, Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg sought clarification [...]




In South Africa, Formerly Abused Women Open Up

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*”One Gospel approached me with the idea of the show. I think it had to do with my show on radio called Sacred Space,” said South African media personality Thami Ngubeni of her new TV show, The Scarlett Lounge. “The show will be about women and the issues they encounter. We talk about their pain, [...]




Matured Michael Vick Gives Chris Brown Some Advice

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*It’s been a long hard road to gain favor again for both Chris Brown and Michael Vick. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Vick, who happens to be a fellow Virginia native, told the paper that (his peer and singer) Brown needs to get focused. “Just put your faith in God,” he said. [...]




Wife of Funkmaster Flex Asks for Privacy in Domestic Issue

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*DJ Funkmaster Flex and his wife, Monica Joseph-Taylor who were married in 2000, have been going through some drama lately, including a domestic abuse assault. But Joseph-Taylor says everything is good. This past Saturday, Flex’s wife told a NY Daily News reporter “We’re doing okay,” just outside the couple’s home. Then she was asked to [...]




Video: Halle Berry Opens Up About Childhood Domestic Abuse

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*Halle Berry has been recognized as one of the most sexiest/beautiful women  alive, yet she has an unbelievable secret. She said she suffered from low self-esteem. The bout with esteem issues started with watching her father beat her mother. She was a victim of childhood domestic abuse that left her feeling empty and worthless. (more…)




South African Ad on Domestic Abuse Unbelievable

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*The domestic abuse ad you are about to see is out of South Africa and produced by a South African advocacy group called People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA). The ad they put together is disturbing, but true.  It is yet another example of how people don’t get involved in domestic disputes to the, sometimes, demise [...]




Holyfield Family in Trouble

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*Evander Holyfield is dealing with a defiant son, who was recently arrested by Atlanta police for drug possession. The 20-year-old Ewin Ezekiel Holyfield was arrested and charged with possession of less than one ounce of marijuana, driving with a suspended license, and expired tag, and defective equipment. Geeze! But that’s not all. Police also found [...]