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Mikey: Earlier this morning President Obama addressed the disaster and tragic events that took place in Haiti last night. He spoke sincerely and made it clear that the U.S. government is doing everything in it’s power to help the people of Haiti as well Haitian-Americans living stateside. Also he urged anyone seeking help locating family or friends in Haiti to contact the states department at 888 – 407-4747 for further assistance. Some key points from his speech were…

1. The U.S. has mobilized resources to help rescue efforts

2. Search and Rescue  teams from the U.S.  are arriving today and tomorrow, U.S. Agency for International Development administrator Rajiv Shah to coordinate American efforts

3.U.S. is working in an interagency effort with the Haitian  government to bring an all out relief effort to the country

Wyclef also spoke with CNN on the tragedy in his homeland and is also doing everything in his power to help bring aid to Haiti. You can donate and learn more about Wyclef’s organization at www.Yele.org or text “yele” to 501 501 to make a five dollar donation. Video after the jump

More information on how to help Haiti at Hot 97’s Help Page.

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I know I’ve been entertained endlessly by Keyshia Cole’s mom’s “kookiness” in the past, but seriously, I just can’t believe how ridiculous she acts.
Ms. Frankie called in to Ryan Cameron’s V103 radio show and shared all the dish on her daughter’s secret shotgun marriage to NBA player/baby-daddy-to-be Daniel Boobie Gibson. Love? Romance? No…lets make sure we tie the knot before I give birth to our lovechild, so that he’s not a “bastard.” WTF? What century is this? (spotted on Freddyo’s site)

Also…grandmom’s who crack “deeznuts” jokes? hmm. should not be within 100yards of any schoolyard.

Related: Keyshia Cole is pregnant

UPDATE: Keyshia released a statement confirming that she has no time for Frankie’s crazytown…

“To all my friends and fans – It’s time that I clear the air,” she wrote in a statement. “It’s not a secret that I haven’t been in contact with my mother Frankie, and my sisters Neffe and Elite*, and I never wanted to air out our differences to the public. While I won’t go into detail here I find it necessary to let you guys know I decided to stop communication with them because I was at a point in my life where I needed serenity and peace to move forward. Please know I love my family very much but it was time to let it go….(rest of the statement, after the jump…)

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(sisters Taja and Deja Riley at an event, and dad Teddy Riley on the right)

TMZ reports:

Teddy’s 18-year-old daughter Taja Riley was granted a temporary restraining order against her dad — claiming 43-year-old Teddy abused her and her older sister by “stomping, punching and bashing them” in his L.A. home on December 23.

In the documents, filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Taja claims at one point Teddy, “lifted a Rock Band guitar and threatened to kill person(s) w/ it.”

The holidays light fire to pent-up family tension like a tattered extension cord to dry Christmas tree needles. And the house that “New Jack City” built got crazy between Teddy Riley,  his daughters Taja and Deja, and his girlfriend, Bita. Not only did the physical altercation allegedly happen, but it was world war iii on twitter too. Daughter Deja tweeted that the girlfriend was “a golddigger” who met Teddy “2 months ago” and is the “same age” as her (Deja is 21 years old). (For more, check Necole Bitchie)

Bita tried to defend herself (and cancel her twitter at Teddy’s request). Taja joined in to tell her followers that her dad had beaten her and her sister…

UPDATE: Teddy Riley released a statement denying that he beat his daughters…

“I love my Daughters, but I will not allow my children to disrespect me in my home. Contrary to what I have been accused of, I would never beat my children.

Perhaps, I should have been a stronger disciplinarian as they were growing up. I worked very hard so that my children would want for nothing.

In hindsight, I see that it was a mistake to give them everything they wanted so that they could have the childhood I never had. Unfortunately, they have taken me, and the privileged life I have given them, completely for granted. Instead of being appreciative and realizing how fortunate they are, my children have an inflated sense of entitlement and expectation without having to work or earn their way….”

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These are the little lines (via People) that make reporting the news ever-interesting…lines like:

“The British singer allegedly attacked a theater staffer at a holiday pantomime show in Buckinghamshire, England…”

and

“Winehouse, 26, became boisterous and shouted obscenities at the cast of a production of Cinderella, which included Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke.”

and, less so…

“Staff tried to usher her into a private box, but the singer allegedly kicked and punched front-of-house manager Richard Pound before being dragged out by her own security staff.”

Pantomime. Cinderella. Mickey Rourke. wrap your brain around that.

That is all….

no, wait. That’s not all. I just can’t let this go….so, you’re telling me that they have shows in the UK where the entire cast just pantomimes the story of Cinderella? And The Wrestler was doing it too? He was miming?

I gotta lie down.

UPDATE!!: The Rosenthals pointed out that the gory details are even more insane than I could have ever dreamed:

(see after the jump)

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After those sext-message leaked I was totally done….and now I guess Tiger is conceding defeat too and taking a hi-anus to do some soul-searching (read wife-begging, pre-nup adjusting, gift-bearing, sponsor-appealing, etc).

From Tiger’s website:

“I am deeply aware of the disappointment and hurt that my infidelity has caused to so many people, most of all my wife and children. I want to say again to everyone that I am profoundly sorry and that I ask forgiveness. It may not be possible to repair the damage I’ve done, but I want to do my best to try.

I would like to ask everyone, including my fans, the good people at my foundation, business partners, the PGA Tour, and my fellow competitors, for their understanding. What’s most important now is that my family has the time, privacy, and safe haven we will need for personal healing.

After much soul searching, I have decided to take an indefinite break from professional golf. I need to focus my attention on being a better husband, father, and person.

Again, I ask for privacy for my family and I am especially grateful for all those who have offered compassion and concern during this difficult period.”

Previously: Headcrack: Tiger Wood’s pornstar jumpoff bragged about bedding him back in May (NSFW)

Those girls need to go to the convent. However, I can’t front….this video is unbearably adorable.

After the jump, if you are unfamiliar with Waka Flocka Flame, I posted the recent video for his club hit “O Let’s Do It.” Aside from having my favorite rap name in recent memory (mainly because it reminds me of Fozzie Bear’s slogan “Wocka Wocka Wocka”), Waka is also the son of Gucci Mane’s manager/auntie Deb.

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*crying*

But I also cried buckets at this one line in a People.com story about the Tiger Woods mild-crash scene….

“According to [Kimberly Harris, Tiger's neighbor and first on the scene] who said she heard a loud “knocking sound” and saw tail lights that night, she and her brother found Woods, 33, shoeless and snoring in the passenger seat of his 2009 Cadillac Escalade.”

WHAT!? This is like a scene out of 30 Rock…the after after after after-party.

Mikey: TMZ is reporting that Mike Tyson was arrested at LAX after he punched an “overly aggressive” pap in the face, and left the man bloody outside the United terminal. While all the details haven’t come out yet, Mike was charged with misdemeanor battery and his bail has been set at $20,000.  Not sure how serious this really was, but peep the reporter throwing a lil jab at Mike, ” The photographer only had a cut on his head, guess Tyson doesn’t have the right cross that he used to.”

“Tyson’s rep says he was traveling with his 10-month old daughter when he was attacked by an overly aggressive paparazzi — adding the boxer acted in self-defense to protect his child.”

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Ok, this ain’t cool. Some fool spread a rumor about Kanye dying in a two-car accident tonite. Not true. (not to mention,  fake news posted on Fox is also unfair because Fox News viewers might not realize its fake.) Ye’s girl Amber Rose reacted via Twitter…

If you watch Real Housewives of Atlanta, as I do, you’re familiar with singer/songwriter Kandi Burruss’ storyline: engaged to a man, AJ, who is lovable but not favored by Kandi’s mom because he has 6 children by 4 women. Her relationship becomes a hot topic on the web, whether it’s speculation about her fiance’s employment, or his worthiness as a mate. In real life, Kandi recently revealed that after taping the season, she and AJ split. But that she had taken on the role of guardian for AJ’s twin daughters.

Now Atlanta news outlets are reporting that AJ Jewell was fatally hit in the head, during an argument in the parking lot of Atlanta’s famous Body Tap stripclub. (AJ was allegedly promoting the event at the club)

Burruss’ publicist, Lisa Nelson, confirmed to WSBTV.com reporter Brian Johnson that the incident has left the Atlanta “housewife” stunned and speechless.

Nelson, who represented Burruss during the taping of the show, said the family is asking for privacy during this very difficult time.

(source WCBS Atlanta, via Stylerazzi)

UPDATE: Police have arrested a suspect in Jewell’s death. Frederick Richardson was hospitalized from injuries he sustained in the “one on one” fight at Body Tap but he has still been charged with voluntary manslaughter and will be handed over to police when he leaves the hospital.

UPDATE 10-6-09: Necole Bitchie posted a detailed report on the theories floating around Atlanta about what sparked the fatal altercation at Body Tap. Was it a business or personal dispute? Either way, Kandi is still suffering the effects of her loss : (

Kandi’s sad statement after the jump…
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