Rihanna called into the Bert Show in Atlanta and discussed her ex, Chris Brown, and shuts down the rumors that she’s dating CB-look-a-like (sort of), actor Tristan Wilds (aka the pup on “The Wire”)…(spotted on TMZ via Ill)

Rihanna on Atlanta radio (The Bert Show)

Interviewers: Do you still miss Chris?

Rihanna: Um, sometimes. Actually yes. There are alot of reminders, alot of hotel rooms, alot of places that we’ve been to together, music, different things that come up that are reminders of your ex….I’ve gotten over it, but there’s definitely constant reminders. Alot of it is listening to the radio, songs that come on, that were our favorite songs or his songs.

Interviewers: Is there any truth to the stories that you’re dating Tristan Wilds [The Wire]?

Rihanna: I don’t even have his number…I had a house party, this is funny, you know how a bunch of people come over that you don’t even know. And he came by, which was fun for me, I appreciated the company and he brought a bunch of friends….but I dont even have his number, so I dont know how I can be dating him.

Interviewers: Are you even open to dating right now?

Rihanna: Um, no. I’m a very flirty girl though…

Related/Unrelated: The 100 best lines from “The Wire“

Zach: “Does anyone ever tell you, you seem like the black Byron Allen?…”

I hadn’t watched any of Zach Galifianakis’s “Between Two Ferns” interview series on Funny or Die until I saw this clip today on EW’s PopWatch blog. How did I miss this all this time? I know how…because Zeus was waiting for this special day to rain absolute hilarity on my crappy mood. So  I’ve spent the past 30min. watching these clips, and now I’m fully ready to hit the streets again and be my normal moderate-to-very grouchy self! Sunshine!

But seriously, these are awesome. I posted a couple other favorites after the jump…including Zach with Natalie Portman, and Zach with Bradley Cooper (The Hangover), and Zach with John Hamm (”Mad Men”)
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honestly, I cringed when I saw the footage of Manny’s Filipino film venture in the most recent HBO “24-7″ series leading up to last weekend’s gory Pacquiao vs Cotto fight. It looked beyond embarrassing. But now watching the finished trailer…it looks more campy than clown-y. And according to ChannelAPA, the “Wapakman” satire is being compared to Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Hustle,” which (along with my other Chow favorites, like “God of Cookery” and “Shaolin Soccer,”) was hilarious and fun. We’ll see, but that’s setting the bar super high. Either way, the contrast of Pacman the deadly weapon vs Manny the karaoke-singer, always cracks me up.

(ps: also, Nicole from the Pussy Cat Dolls is in the movie too…..um. random)

Now this is amazing…well maybe it’d be less so if you weren’t an avid fan of The Wire, one of the most underappreciated unrewarded shows ever (along with Arrested Development, and maybe The Corner, and Deadwood….and Cheaters ; ). But as a fan, this totally makes me want to rewatch the series. Thanks to Illionaire/UHTN for sending over the link.

Note: I wish I had a combination Snoop x Buboy in my life.

Bonus: I noticed that the same youtube-er created a montages of great movie lines that weren’t included in the official AFI compilations….also endlessly entertaining. I might have picks different quotes, but still good stuff…after the jump…

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seriously…these women are taking the video medium to another level. The fellas? not so much.

Between this clip, and Alicia’s new one, and Rihanna’s Roulette, and that Gaga spectacle….wowza

strangé!

(but for the record, I’m not sure why Lady Gaga was even added on to this song. She doesnt have a real part, and she looks extremely out of place in the video with her artful kookiness in contrast to Beyonce’s pure sexual intensity.)

still loving this song.

Previously: Alicia Keys x Maino “Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart (Remix)” and more

I watched this in the Diptyque “Baies”-scented office of DefJam big tuna L.A. Reid, along with my girl Yvette Davila and MTV’s Tuma,…and I was floored. A great video makes you like a song more, but I didn’t even really like this song…until I saw this clip. Loved “The Cell” x “Matrix” feel. Plus that hot new guy from Grey’s Anatomy ; ) And of course, Rihanna looks incredible. The director’s cut that we watched was only different because it included a little more cleavage, and a glimpse of the male lead actually raising the gun in hand at the end.

Previously: Rihanna Rated R album snippets (I still like “Photographs” and “Cold Case.”)

On the eve of his album release, 50 Cent went to Las Vegas to screen his movie BISD at the Core DJs Retreat. He also flew in his signed author aka Rick Ross’ contentious ex-girlfriend aka Tia Kemp, along with her 3 children (including her youngest son, whose father is Rick Ross).

Along with going to the big Pacquiao vs Cotto fight (sheesh, Pacman was a beast)….50 and the Kemps went to visit 50’s pal Floyd Mayweather…who coincidentally has been beefing online with Tia’s youngest son’s father, Rick Ross. (Rick Ross/Triple C’s “Go”…and Mayweather/Freeway Rick Ross)

hmm. So…on one side of the debate: 50’s machiavellian (not makaveli-an)  photo-op is diabolical and shameless. And Tia’s complicity won’t get her profiled in Redbook anytime soon.

Then on the other side: Its been proven in court that Rick Ross has not fulfilled his legal responsibility to his son with Kemp. And that’s just a financial measure of fatherhood, not even all the emotional and physical support a child needs. So, with that in mind….is this trip to a new and exciting city with your mom and older brothers, visiting a famous athlete’s beautiful home and hanging out with him, meeting big stars…how can you say that this little boy (who has suffered health problems) shouldn’t have that experience? Can his joy be separated from the irony or the motivation?

UPDATE: According to reader Grand, 50 Cent told the Russ Parr radio show that Floyd Mayweather is the one who flew him and Tia and the kids out to Las Vegas. Ah haa….so perhaps it was all Floyd’s idea? Also, he would have all the tickets to the boxing match. But I’d imagine both him and 50 cooked up the part about bringing Tia.

UPDATE 2: After the jump, I added the video footage of the Floyd Mayweather house party, including when Diddy and director F.Gary Gray join the gathering. Again, those kids look like they’re having a ball. One of my friends said he disapproved because later in life, Lil’ Ross would resent his mom for doing all this. I don’t know…

More after the jump…

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Mikey: Chris brown debuted his latest music video for “Crawl” this past Friday on the Wendy Williams show, and took a seat on the couch for a quick pow wow with the talk show host. Wendy took it easy on the kid, and the vibes was light allowing Chris to express his remoarse but also show his desire to move with his life. After the jump catch the interview plus CB’s interview with Rocsi on 106 & Park where he addresseed Rihanna’s statements to Diane Sawyer and more.

(Yes, that’s Cassie)

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(Kanye, Amber Rose, and friend spotted touring Rome by the Vatican)

Leaked Music: Kanye West “I’m So Appalled”

When I heard this Kanye West, I thought for sure this was an unearthed gem from Kanye’s pre-autotune period. But low and behold, Chicago expert Andrew/FakeShoreDrive says that “I’m So Appalled” is actually Kanye’s verse for an upcoming Kanye/No I.D.-produced song on Diddy/Dirty Money’s Last Train to Paris album… huh! who woulda thunk it? (spotted on 2DopeBoyz)

New Music: Solange “Stillness is the Move”

I don’t hate this song. Kinda cute. But, I’m a sucker for “Xplosive” samples. (Spotted on Concrete Loop) Oh and speaking of Solange, Wale declared his love for her in this Honey Mag interview.

Old Music/Talk: BDot/RR unearthed audio from 2007 when Drake called into the Cipha Sounds and Angela Yee show on Shade45….and took part in “Don’t Quit Your Day Job,” an on-air critique of new artists! LOL how funny to hear now that he’s everyone’s bees knees.