(Beef) MEEK MILL TO CASSIDY: "JUST SAY IT 2 MY FACE...I'M ALWAYS HOME"

Philadelphia is known as 'The City of Brotherly Love.' Well, not all the time.
Cassidy seems to be feeling a way about Meek Mill's success. Last night (July 12) on TWITTER, Cassidy began retweeting a series of fans' questionable comments about his fellow Philly rhyme slinger.
"How come when @MeekMill got put on mmg he aint do nothing wit @CASSIDY_LARSINY? They my two favorite rappers," Cassidy retweeted a fans' comment, saying.
Meek didn't take that tweet's implication well and let it be known with a TWEET of his own, directed at Cass.
"Just say it 2 my face... I'm always home... Y'all b getting beside y'all self with this send button don't confuse this twitter wit real life... #hating."
The MMG spitter since deleted those comments, but seemed to address Cass Da Hustla subliminally with a tweet in the wee hours of Friday morning (July 13).
"When u eating everyday a nigga gone have a problem wit ya!," Meek exclaimed. "It's a shame...get money and stop hating!"
"Everyday I wake up somebody got a problem wit meek!" he added.
The young rhyme slinger isn't too far off with his latter statement. His name was thrown into the mix for allegedly BREAKING A BOTTLE ON A CHRIS BROWN during the R&B singer's New York City club brawl with Drake last month. (Meek vehemently denied being involved in the nasty incident to XXLMAG.COM).
Just earlier this week, Meek called into Philadelphia'sThe Q Deezy Show to address Philly Reverend Jomo K. Johnson, who called for a boycott of Meek's music after hearing his track "Amen." The two had a LIVE ON-AIR DEBATE.
Some feel like Cassidy simply retweeted the questionable fan tweet to bait Meek Mill. That's because Cass recently dropped his MAYHEM MUSIC MIXTAPE, the third installment of his Apply Pressure street offerings

Justin Bieber Sued After Screaming Fans Damaged Woman's Hearing

Loud music isn't the only risk to your ears at a Justin Bieber** concert, or so alleges a woman who attended the teen sensation's show in 2010.

According to a $9.23 million lawsuit brought by Stacey Wilson Betts, her hearing was permanently damaged after taking her daughter to a concert in Portland, Ore., TMZ reports.

But the music wasn't the problem. Betts claims it was the screaming of Bieber's fans -- and his encouragement of them -- that have left her with tinnitus that makes it difficult to sleep.

The suit says Bieber entered a "heart-shaped aluminum/steel gondola," which is when things got bad. He allegedly "created a wave-like effect of screaming by pointing into various sections of the arena. Then enticed the crowd into a frenzy of screams by continuously waving his arms in a quick and upward motion."

Bieber, his record label, the concert venue and the concert promoter are named in the suit.

Bieber was recently named to Forbes list of highest paid entertainers under 30, with a reported $55 million in earnings between May 2011 and May 2012.

LIL WAYNE, RIHANNA MAKE FORBES' TEN TOP-PAID CELEBRITIES UNDER 30 LIST

Although women clearly dominated FORBES 2012 LIST OF THE TEN TOP-PAID CELEBRITIES UNDER 30--which was revealed Thursday (July 12)--one rapper made sure to represent for the culture: Lil Wayne.
Weezy, who came in at No. 8, earned $27 million at the age of 29, and, according to Forbes, had his "most lucrative year" to date, thanks in large part to his latest album, Tha Carter IV, which moved nearly 1 million copies its first week last summer. But, the majority of his earnings for 2012 came from playing over 50 shows in the past 12 months, grossing upwards of $600,000 per night. Additionally, Tunechi launched his clothing line, Trukfit, and landed his first big, multimillion dollar endorsement deal with Pepsi's Mountain Dew.
Friend to hip-hop, R&B chanteusse Rihanna, 24, also made the list for the very first time, landing at No. 3 with $53 million. Hits like "We Found Love" and "Talk Talk Talk," as well as endorsement deals with Vita Coco and Nivea helped her earnings catapult the past 12 months, not to mention her fragrance, Reb'l Fleur and her heady touring schedule that includes over 85 shows in the past year. 18-year-old Justin Bieber, who occasionally dabbles in rapping, is the second highest-earner this year, making $55 million mostly from album sales (12 million since his 2009 debut) while his close friend, country singer Taylor Swift comes in at No. 1 with $57 million.
Others on the list include Lady Gaga (No. 4, $52 million); Katy Perry (No. 5, $45 million); Adele (No. 6, $35 million); and the stars of the Twilight movies: Kristen Stewart (No. 7, $34.5 million), Taylor Lautner (No. 9, $26.5) and Robert Pattison (No. 10, $26.5 million).

EXCLUSIVE: Sage Stallone Dead - Sylvester Stallone's Son Dies of Overdose --

Law enforcement sources tell us ... Sage's death does NOT appear to be a suicide.  We're told there was NO suicide note found at the scene. Sources tell us officials DID find "numerous empty pill bottles" in the area where Sage's body was discovered. No word on what types of medication the pill bottles were for. We're told an autopsy is scheduled for some time in the next 48 hours. UPDATE:  5:15 PM PT:  Sylvester Stallone's rep, Michelle Bega, tells TMZ, "Sylvester Stallone is devastated and grief-stricken over the sudden loss of his son Sage Stallone.  His compassion and thoughts are with Sage's mother, Sasha.  Sage was a very talented and wonderful young man.  His loss will be felt forever." 6:04 PM PT: Now here's a crazy picture -- the L.A. County Coroner van, flanked by a celebrity tour filled with snap-happy tourists. Welcome to Hollywood, folks.Sage Stallone -- Sylvester Stallone's son -- has died and sources tell us the cause was an overdose of pills. The details surrounding the death are still unclear .. but we're told he was found in his L.A. home by either a maid or his girlfriend. Paramedics were called to the home and pronounced him dead at the scene.Sources tell us authorities are trying to determine if the death was intentional or accidental.We're told Sylvester is a "wreck."Sage famously made his film debut alongside his father in the 1990 movie "Rocky 5" -- playing the role of Rocky's son Robert Balboa. He went on to act and direct in several films ... including the 1996 film "Daylight."Sage's mother is Sasha Czack.

ROCKIE FRESH TALKS SIGNING TO RICK ROSS' MMG

Last night (July 12), Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group's roster grew by one. Rozay signed Chicago rapper Rockie Fresh in New York City, before celebrating the partnership in Queens at Club Perfections.
"I got that locked in," Fresh told XXL shortly after arriving back home in the Windy City today (July 12). "It was a long time coming, but we got it right. I let him know it was something I wanted to do earlier this week. We really cracked down. His lawyer put in work, so did mine until we got to common ground and I signed last night."
Rockie says other labels did court him, but he always knew MMG was where he would want to wind up.
"It was a crazy feeling man....I honestly did have good amount of offers on the table," Rockie explained. "Even though my situation is kinda under the radar, a lot of people took interest in the music from an industry point of view.I had some good looks, but nothing felt as real as the MMG situation.
"Knowing how Ross is, being able to be around him, he's probably one of the best dudes to be working for," the Chi-town native added. "He makes it more so feel like you are working with him. It's one of those situations that felt real good to me. I feel we gonna make a lot of bread together down the line."
Fresh joins the lineup of Wale, Stalley, Meek Mill and Omarion as Ross' recruits through MMG/ Warner Brothers. With Chicago currently booming with young talent--such as Interscope-signee Chief Keef, and Def Jam's Lil Reese and Lil Durk--Fresh says he's eager to bring some of that Windy City flavor to the Bawse's untouchable empire.
"I'm the only Chicago artist on MMG--we got our own style of music, our own vibe, our own problems and situations," Fresh said. "And just me talking about that and staying true to the sound of my city. And also on the pop level, I have a lot pop records that lean towards that direction. I feel that it gives me a different sound from everybody else on the label that adds to the team.
"That's gonna be an amazing thing for my growth as a artist in general," he added about making songs with MMG's group of rhyme slingers. "Guys like Wale and Meek are looked at as some of the top young dudes in the game right now. For me to do songs with them, I have to challenge myself to go in on verses, so it's only gonna make me a better young artist. It's going to be tremendous for my growth."
Rockie is putting together his new mixtape for the fall, entitled, Electric Highway. This summer he'll be touring as a nopener on Meek Mill's Dreamchaser 2 outing. After that, Rockie is slated to head his own headlining tour.-

Pauly D Joins 50 Cent's SK Energy Movement

50 Cent isn't the only celebrity willing to put his energy into feeding the hungry. Fif's label buddy DJ Pauly D has joined forces with the multiplatinum rap star to promote his SK Energy drink as a brand advocate and investor.
"I love the energy of SK, it's perfect for someone like me," the "Jersey Shore" star said in a press release issued exclusively to MTV News. "But what really got me involved was hearing about the SK movement, and how every shot sold provides a meal to a hungry child in some of the world's most difficult environments. I've been so blessed in my own career, and an opportunity to fight extreme poverty — in such a simple way — is something I really wanted to be part of."
SK Energy was launched in 2011 and promises to provide a boost of energy without the crash that comes with rival beverages. What really sets the drink apart, however, is 50's pledge to provide a meal for a hungry child through the UN World Food Programme. To date, SK Energy has provided more than 3.5 million meals.
"When Curtis and I sat down with Pauly, he told us how much he loved SK Energy Shots — the product and the mission behind it. It was obvious we needed to bring him on board to develop a deeper relationship with the brand," Chris Clarke, 50's partner in SK, said in the press release.
In March, MTV News caught up with 50 while on the set of SK's first commercial, co-starring Joan Rivers. It was there that Fif explained the motivation behind his movement. "When I developed the concept for this actual project, we thought about my experiences traveling in Africa," he explained. "And I wanted to do something 'cause of how bad famine is in Africa. So we partnered with United Nations World Food Programme in order to provide a meal with every actual energy drink. So I'm excited about that."
Pauly D is signed to 50's G-Note record label.

Steven Tyler will not return as a judge on 'American Idol'

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler announced Thursday that he will not be returning as a judge on “American Idol” next season.

In a statement from Fox publicity, he said, “After some long...hard...thoughts…I’ve decided it’s time for me to let go of my mistress ‘American Idol’ before she boils my rabbit,” said Tyler. “I strayed from my first love, Aerosmith, and I’m back – but instead of begging on my hands and knees, I’ve got two fists in the air and I’m kicking the door open with my band.

“The next few years are going to be dedicated to kicking some serious a-- – the ultimate in auditory takeover…On Nov. 6, we are unleashing our new album, Music from Another Dimension on the Earth, Moon, Mars, and way beyond the stars…['Idol'] was over-the-top fun, and I loved every minute of it…Now it’s time to bring Rock Back.”

Fox’s President of Alternative Entertainment Mike Darnell praised Tyler for his two years on “Idol.”

“It’s been a tremendous honor to have Steven – one of the most prolific artists in the world – on "American Idol" for the past two seasons,” he said. “He’s been a terrific judge, a true friend and great mentor to everyone involved with the show, and we know he’ll continue to be a huge inspiration to"Idol" hopefuls for years to come. We are very sad that Steven has chosen to focus more on his music, but we always knew when we hired a rock ’n’ roll legend, he would go back to the music.  We all wish him all the best and would love to have him back on the show anytime.”

There is no official word as to whether or not Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson will return to “Idol," but Lopez suggested she will not be either.

In an interview with the "Today Show," she said, "I love everybody, I love all the guys on the show, I love the family that's there ... but I am thinking it's time for me to go and do other things I love to do."

Earlier this week, it was reported that Randy Jackson would be replaced by former "Idol" contestant Adam Lambert.

PHOTOS from the tanker explosion! Viewer discretion is advised!

                                  
Please this images are very graphic!! Viewer discretion is advised!!  I am so sad! May their souls rest in peace. Nigerians keep dying recklessly. What is our life turning into?

My husband beats and rapes me in front of our kids

A mother of four, Mrs. Taiwo Arum, is seeking the order of the court to dissolve her 11-year-old marriage to her 45-year old husband, Jamiu, because he usually raped her in the presence of their children.
The woman who was in tears while narrating her ordeal at an Igando Customary Court, Lagos, on Friday, also disclosed that Jamiu used to beat her “mercilessly” before raping her.
In her words: “My husband, Jamiu usually beat me before raping me in the presence of our children. After the attack, our children normally advised me to cooperate with him, so that he will not kill me. On each occasion, nobody could hear my crying because of the noise from some of our tenants’ generators.”
Mrs. Taiwo told the court that her husband usually gave her and their four children only N400 feeding allowance daily. She said the matter was brought to the court because things are so bad that her children lacked fatherly care and affection.
On his part, Jamiu, a transporter, denied all the allegations leveled against him, stressing that he still loves his wife and begged the court not to dissolve their marriage. “I did not hit her, she is blowing the issue out of proportion,” he pleaded.
The President of the Court, Mr. Adewale Eko, said their issues are not beyond repair. He ordered the husband to start giving N5,000 to his estranged wife as weekly allowance to cater for their children, as against the N400 he usually gave her daily.
The judge advised both parties to meet with the elders in their family for amicable resolution of the matter and report back to him on December 1

Alleged witchcraft: Woman, 70, lynched over step-son’s ordeal

A 70-year-old woman, Mrs. Rebecca Adewumi, was, yesterday, lynched by a mob in Omuo-Ekiti,  Ekiti State, over alleged witchcraft, even as the deceased family petitioned the police, asking for justice.

Narrating the ordeal her mother passed through to newsmen in Ado-Ekiti,  the first daughter of the deceased, Mrs. Grace Smith, said her mother was invited to the palace of Olomuo, Oba Noah Omonigbehin, some time last May on allegation that she used her witchcraft power to harm her step-son, one Ola.

“On getting to Olomuo’s palace, the family was asked to come the following day at 6a.m. and on the said day, the palace was full to the brim. She was then asked to undress to the pants, after which a series of questions were asked. My mother was then given a concoction (Obo leave)said to make witches confess and die. My  dear mother was told that she would die within seven days if she was involved in Ola’s matter.

Woman forced to drink concoction
“Nine days passed and nothing happened and I left for my base in Lagos. Three weeks after, June 26, some youths in the town went to our house and brought out my mother and forced her to drink a poisonous item. They then took her outside into the rain where she was beaten and subjected to serious torture. When she was almost dying they took her back into her room and laid her on the bed. She died on June 30.

”While she was being beaten, some youths went to the house of her younger sister, Mrs Anike Orojo, who was also beaten for daring to cater for her.”

Corpse missing
Grace said of the family members knew the whereabout of the corpse of her late mother.

Commenting on the incident, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Sotonye Wakama, said the police got report about the incident and the petition by the family.

The police boss narrated how the state Attorney- General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Dayo Akinlaja, contacted him about the issue on the said day. He  said nobody had been arrested because no eyewitness to the alleged crime had come forward to identify any suspect.

Wakama said police could not rely on the names listed by the lawyers in their petition because they were not at the scene of the alleged crime.

Wakama said the command would send an ambulance to Omuo-Ekiti to bring the corpse for autopsy at a government hospital in Ado-Ekiti.The police boss said a member of the deceased’s family, who was reportedly an eyewitness, had agreed to come forward and identify the suspects. He promised that justice would be done in the matter.

When contacted on phone, Oba Omonigbehin asked reporters to come over to Omuo-Ekiti along with the persons who said they were witnesses to the incident.

Meanwhile, the family’s lawyer, Mr. Dele Omotoso, in a petition dated July 5, to the police, claimed that Mrs. Adewumi was subjected to trial by ordeal. He urged the police to investigate the circumstances leading to her death.

Bra Made Of Diamonds And Gold Sells For $1Million

 This bra has just gone on sale for $1million.
Dripping in 500 carats of diamonds, and moulded out of 18 carat gold, the bra at Birmingham Estate and Jewelry Buyers took a crew of 40 workers almost a year to make.

Victoria's Secret
The this piece of lingerie consists of all natural diamonds, with 750 grams of gold, 'solid gold,' said the store's owner Anthony Aubry.
Victoria's Secret's piece de resistance during last year's runway collection was the show-stopping $2.5million Fantasy Treasure bra, covered in yellow diamonds and pearls.

But Mr Aubry explained how his bra is unlike any other

'The difference between this bra and the Victoria’s Secret bras is the Victoria’s Secret bras have fabric in them and the diamonds are kind of imbedded into the fabric. This, there’s no fabric in it what so ever, it’s just solid gold,' he told CBS.

First Lady (perm sec) Patience Jonathan Has Received Salaries From Bayelsa State Since 1999!

Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, who became a Permanent Secretary in the government of Bayelsa State yesterday, has been paid a salary by that State since 1999, a 3m360 investigation has revealed.  
That was the year she transferred her employment from Rivers State to Bayelsa after her husband became the deputy governor to deposed former governor and ex-convict, DSP Alamieyeseigha.
Several sources in the state civil service, say, however, that Mrs. Jonathan has never shown up for work. Yesterday, Seriake Dickson, the Governor of Bayelsa State who was himself handpicked for that position by President Goodluck Jonathan, appointed Mrs. Jonathan Permanent Secretary in the state civil service.
One of our sources said of Mrs. Jonathan: "She is a staff of civil service, she was being paid until a biometrics was done by [former governor] Sylva. She refused to show up for verification in 2009/2010 and her salary was briefly stopped."
 
The source stated that Mrs. Jonathan transferred her service from Rivers State as a director in the Ministry of Education and was considered on "on leave of absence" even in Rivers State while her husband worked at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
During the tenure of President Umaru Yar'adua, Mr. Jonathan, as Vice President, refused to declare his wife's assets, claiming that she was a civil servant in Bayelsa State.
The promotion to Permanent Secretary accorded Mrs. Jonathan contravenes civil service rules, according to the workers in state. They described her as a ghost worker who has not put in any work to deserve a place in the civil service. Instead of the promotion, they told 2m360, such a worker ought to have been sanctioned and dismissed for truancy, as well as made to refund all of the back pay she has accumulated for absconding from work.

Psquare’s mum died 5 hours after heart surgery in India ( Peter opens up)

The late Josephine Okoye at Psquare's 'Invasion' Concert, August 2011

Josephine Okoye, the late mother of Psquare duo Peter and Paul Okoye had been ill for some time, and was operated on in an Indian hospital a few hours before she gave up the ghost.

3m360 has confirmed that the deceased passed away about five hours after undergoing heart surgery.

A statement from Psquare’s publicist says ‘Josephine Okoye, who had battled with prolonged illness, passed away in an Indian hospital in Kolkata, last night July 11, 2012 at 11PM.’

Speaking to 3m360 at his residence, Peter Okoye said their late mother suffered from diabetes.

We’re told she had earlier been admitted to St. Nicholas hospital in Lagos, but was flown out of the country when her condition worsened.

The atmosphere at Squareville, the Omole Phase 1 home of the Okoye brothers – Peter, Paul and Jude, was somber, less than a day after the news broke.

Friends and colleagues of the award-winning singers have been visiting the house to commiserate with the family.

A condolence register has been opened, and some of those who paid early visits include their album marketer, T-Joe, producers Flip Tyce and Samklef and TV host Helen Paul-Bamisile.

While Peter Okoye opened up his doors to speak with NET, Paul was not seen anywhere in the vicinity.

‘You know that she was a prayer warrior, so I don’t need to tell you how she stood by us spiritually. Besides, she was the only one that believed in us when we decided to make a career out of music.

I can remember that she used to sneak us out at night then to attend shows without the consent of our father who insisted that we must quit music to face our education’, Peter recounts.

She is survived by her Jos based husband, her children Ifeanyi, Henry, Jude, Lilian, Tony, Peter, Paul and Mary, as well as her grand-children, including Cameron, Peter’s son.

Weezy Passed out with a Groupie..

Weezy Passed out with a Groupie..

Many die scooping fuel as tanker explodes

Police authorities in Rivers State say number of casualties is yet to be determined

An unconfirmed number of persons were burnt to death, while many were injured while scooping fuel from a fallen tanker at Okobe in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers early on Thursday, the state’s police authorities have confirmed.

“As I speak to you, we do not know the number or extent of casualties at the scene,’’ said Ben Ugwuegbulam, spokesman of the Rivers Police Command, adding that a team of police officers and other security agents had been dispatched to the scene.

“We have cordoned off the area to ensure that miscreants do not take laws into their hands. We also want to know what exactly caused the inferno,’’ he said.

According to the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), the petrol-carrying tanker crashed with three other vehicles, 11 km from Ahoada-Mbiama on the east-west road in Rivers.

It was gathered that the vehicle did not immediately burst into flames, and as a result, people scrambled for free fuel.