#BBB NEWS| RIP: Wrestling Legend “Rowdy” Roddy Piper Dies At Age 61 [PHOTOS]

Sad news has rocked the WWE entity with reports that one of their legendary figures, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, has passed away at the age of 61.

Born Roderick George Toombs, the hall of famer suffered from cardiac arrest, TMZ reports. He was found at his Hollywood, Calif. home on Friday afternoon (July 31).

Condolences also poured in from close friends and entertainers. Hit the jump to see tweets and some of his photos..

#BBB NEWS| Boxing: Jay Z & Roc Nation Being Sued For $10 Million After Allegedly Ruining Boxer’s Career [PHOTO]

A Bronx-based boxing promoter is suing Jay Z’s Roc Nation Sports for trying to lure a world champion middleweight away from his contract, only to cancel a $750,000 bout and dump the fighter.

Star Boxing says in its $10 million Manhattan Supreme Court suit that Roc Nation was in talks to sign Demetrius Andrade as its first fighter last September.

Roc Nation promised to pay Star $2 million to buy out Andrade’s exclusive contract — and also pledged to pay the former Olympian $550,000 to cancel a fight against Jermell Charlo in December 2014 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, court papers say.

#BBB NEWS| President Buhari Authorizes 5 Billion Naira For Boko Haram Victims

President Muhammadu Buhari has commissioned the release of 5 billion naira to support victims of Boko Haram bomb attacks.

The Head of Service of the Federation, Danladi Kifasi, will be facilitating the release of the funds which were pledged by the Federal Government in August 2014 as part of the Victim Support Fund (VSF).

President Buhari’s directive was given after a briefing with the the VSF Presidential Committee headed by former Defence Minister, Theophilus Danjuma. Danjuma told the President that 33.54 billion of 55.93 billion naira raised for the victims has yet to be accounted for.

#BBB NEWS| Beats By Dr. Dre Joins Forces With Undefeated To Release Powerbeats2 [PHOTO]

Beats by Dr. Dre and Undefeated have teamed up to launch new special edition Powerbeats2 Wireless in-ear headphones.

The stylish ’90s-inspired, military olive ear sets offers irresistible perks like a wireless connection from your device and waterproof material designed for you to freely work up a sweat without missing a beat.

The headphones also have adjustable ear hooks for a comfy fit.

#BBB NEWS| Queen Latifah And Mary J. Blige Sign On For NBC’s ‘The Wiz Live’

NBC’s The Wiz Live premiere date of Dec. 3 is soon approaching, and little has been released on production’s casting.

On Tuesday (July 28), the network revealed that iconic industry game-changers, Queen Latifah and Mary J. Blige, have signed on to be a part of their song-and-dance adaptation of The Wizard of Oz.

Latifah will play Emerald City’s leader, Wiz, while Blige takes on the bada** persona of the Wicked Witch of the West, a.k.a. Evillene. Entertainment Weekly also reports that, “they’ll star in The Wiz alongside previously announced cast member Stephanie Mills, who’s playing Auntie Em.”

Executive producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, who both produced NBC’s musical telecasts The Sound of Music Live! and last year’s Peter Pan Live, gushed over having the ladies a part of the production.

#BBB NEWS| Mary J. Blige Gives Advice On Staying Young And Looking Ageless In ‘Healthy Living’ [PHOTO]

Musical icon Mary J. Blige covers Healthy Living’s current issue looking fabulous. The 44-year-old singer-songwriter flaunts her fit physique on the cover in a body hugging dress that flexes a slither of her toned mid-section.

Healthy Living sat with Mary to discuss everything from her songwriting process, her relationship with Elton John, how she keeps her body looking right, and advice on how to stay young and look ageless.

Yesterday, she shared the news of her latest cover: “My life today is about being focused and disciplined and I am so proud of the hard work that I have been doing on myself. Shout to Greg Miele @selfdiscipline my trainer. I’m so excited about this cover. Hope you love it! #HealthyLivingMag.”
Known for her notoriously beautiful brown complexion and banging body, Mary is aging like wine. When asked how she does it, the singer dished:

#BBB NEWS| President Buhari Arrives Cameroon On A Working Visit Against Boko Haram [PHOTOS]

President Muhammadu Buhari today commenced a two-day visit to Cameroon to hold talks with President Paul Biya and senior Cameroonian officials in continuation of his efforts to build a more effective regional coalition against Boko Haram.

Presidential spokesman Femi Adesina indicated yesterday that talks between the two leaders would focus on the full activation and deployment of the Multinational Joint Task Force against Boko Haram established under the auspices of the Lake Chad Basin Commission. 

They will also discuss further joint measures to curb terrorism, violent extremism and other cross-border crimes.

President Buhari had on his delegation several state governors Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Defence and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency.

#BBB NEWS| Meet Zion Harvey, The First Kid To Receive A Double-Hand Transplant [PHOTO/VIDEO]

When Zion Harvey was 2 years old, doctors amputated both his hands and feet due to an infection that caused multi-organ failure.

Since the amputations, Zion has received prosthetic legs and learned how to eat, write and play video games. But despite adapting to life without hands, the 8 year old was pretty excited when he learned he would be the first kid to receive a double-hand transplant.

“When I get these hands, I will be proud of what hands I get,” Zion said. “And if it gets messed up . . . I don’t care because I have my family.”

#BBB NEWS| Drake Drops Another Meek Mill Diss With ‘Back To Back’ [AUDIO]

“I’m not really sure what it was that made y’all mad, but I guess this is what I gotta do to make y’all rap.” Just in case Meek Mill thought Drake was “baby lotion soft” on “Charged Up,” the 6 God dropped another track aimed at his shiny new rap nemesis.

Titled “Back To Back,” the track’s cover art features Toronto Blue Jays’ Joe Carter’s infamous walk-off homerun after the team beat none other than the Phillies for the 1993 World Series.

And that’s all before Drizzy takes more aim at at Meek’s penchant for tweets and his relationship with Nicki Minaj.

#BBB NEWS| ‘Empire’ Co-stars Grace Grealy And Trai Byers Are Engaged [PHOTOS]

As if viewers weren’t already excited about season 2 of FOX’s hit drama Empire, the recently released trailer was topped off with news of the engagement between co-stars Trai Byers and Grace Grealy.

Us Weekly reports that congratulations are in order for couple after Byers proposed to the Caribbean beauty during her birthday celebration on Sunday (July 26).

The unnamed source told Us that the proposal was completely unexpected, but Grealy was stunned as she admired her ring for the rest of the evening. Though the two have not publicized it yet, Byers posted a photo collage of the birthday festivities on his Instagram about their fun-filled night:

““Had so much fun celebrating @gracegealey’s life!! Happy Birthday to an exquisite human being! Thank you @kinmontchicago for hosting us. Amazing spot, wonderful food, UNFORGETTABLE night,” he captioned on the photo.

#BBB NEWS| Birdman Breaks His Silence On Lil Wayne Beef: “That F*cked My Day Up” [PHOTO]

We never really thought we’d see the day when Birdman and Lil’ Wayne were at odds. Taking it even further, there’s now rumors of violence and club showdowns between the two former “father and son.”

In 2015, the Cash Money Army is looking lonelier than ever with Weezy and the Hot Boys doing their own thing (Aside from Juvenile who remains with the label).

Until now, Baby has kept his silence. However, that all changes today with his first full length interview about the drama with Wayne. Power 105’s Angie Martinez recently spent a weekend with Birdman in Miami Beach to get all the goods.

“Nicki and Drake ain’t goin’ nowhere,” says Birdman during his interview with Angie Martinez. For 48 hours in Miami Beach, Angie and Baby spent time discussing all that happened with Cash Money and Young Money in the last year.

#BBB NEWS| David Banner Is Reportedly Suing Lil Wayne For Unpaid Royalties

Lil Wayne is reportedly being sued for unpaid royalties. According to TMZ, David Banner is hitting up Weezy for money owed from two songs produced on his Tha Carter III album, “La La” and “P***y Monster.”

After a contract signed in 2008, Banner claims he was never paid. He also alleges that he was informed by Wayne’s Young Money label that he was due a grand total of $138,787.19, the site reports.

Banner is also suing for royalties on a track from the We Are Young Money album, “Streets Is Watchin,” for which he alleges he is owed $15,392.57.

#BBB NEWS| Bobbi Kristina Autopsy Report Shows “No Significant Injuries”

According to TMZ, Bobbi Kristina’s preliminary autopsy results show no signs of struggle for the 22-year-old.

The Fulton County Medical Examiner in charge of the postmortem reported that “no significant injuries were noted” and there was “no obvious underlying cause of death.” Additionally, no preexisting medical condition was found that could have contributed to her unconsciousness in the bathtub.

The findings could be significant news for the fallen heiress’ boyfriend Nick Gordon, who is under authorities’ microscope for his involvement with Bobbi Kristina’s death. TMZ reported that Gordon was subpoenaed medical records regarding drug testing, as he admitted that the two were using drugs prior to the incident and she “took too much.”

#BBB NEWS| President Buhari Appoints New Niger Delta Amnesty Coordinator

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed a Coordinator for the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), which provides payments and scholarships to Niger Delta ex-militants.

The new Coordinator, retired Brigadier General P.T. Boroh, will double as the Special Advisor on the Niger Delta. He enters the position after it lay vacant for some months.

The person to hold the position in the administration of Goodluck Jonathan, Kingsley Kuku, was summoned last week for questioning by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). An EFCC source told Premium Times that Mr. Kuku and two colleagues are suspected of embezzlement and diversion of public funds worth hundreds of millions of naira.

The appointment comes less than a week after President Buhari’s official visit to the US, where he made controversial comments about his intention to address issues, including the amnesty program, in the Niger Delta.

#BBB NEWS| President Obama Slams African Leaders In Historic AU Speech

On Tuesday, President became the first United States President to address the African Union (AU) at its headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, during his official visit to Africa.

Embedded within his address were words of support for the growth of Africa’s economy and position in the international realm, but also condemnation for African public officers who refuse to hand over their power and position.

“Africa’s democratic progress is also at risk when leaders refuse to step aside when their terms end,” Obama said. “Now, let me be honest with you -- I do not understand this. I am in my second term.  It has been an extraordinary privilege for me to serve as President of the United States. I love my work. But under our Constitution, I cannot run again.”

He continued, “The law is the law. And no one person is above the law. Not even the President.”

#BBB NEWS| Ooni Of Ife Is Dead

The Ooni of Ife, Alayeluwa Oba Okunade Sijuwade is dead. He died today in London at the age of 85.

Oba Sijuwade was the fifth Ooni of Ife. He climbed unto the throne on December 6, 1980. As the Ooni of Ife, he presided over the Ife territory, in the South West Nigeria but his influence went far and beyond.

He came into office at the height of the supremacy fight amongst Yoruba Obas. The crisis pitched him against the Alaafin of Oyo. It festered on until Osun state was carved out of the old Oyo State.

Before he became an Oba, he studied at Abeokuta Grammar School and later at Northampton College in the United Kingdom before he became a manager at Leventis stores.

#BBB NEWS| Ex-President Jonathan’s Minister Stole $6bn – Gov. Oshiomhole

A minister who served under the former Goodluck Jonathan administration, stole $6billion (more than N1.2 trillion), the governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, said Monday.

He said the details were provided last week by United States officials during President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit there. Mr. Oshiomhole, who was part of the delegation, did not give the name of the minister.

“We have moved away from a president that doesn’t seem to know his powers to one that understands that he is a president of the country in the continent,” Mr. Oshiomhole said in response to criticisms of the trip by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party.

He spoke on Monday at the state house where he and the Kebbi State governor, Atiku Bagudu, as members of the APC governors’ forum, briefed President Buhari on the outcome of a discussion held with APC Senators Sunday.

#BBB NEWS| Marijuana Could Become A $35 Billion Market By 2020 If Legalized Nationwide

If legalized nationwide (US), marijuana could become a $35 Billion dollar market by the year 2020. Analysts are believing that the marijuana industry could provide a needed boost to the American economy.

Read more on the story after the jump!

#BBB NEWS| Jennifer Lopez Shows Off ALL Her Curves In A Body Hugging Cut Out Dress For Her 46th Birthday [PHOTOS]

The singer-dancer-actress has been doing so ever since she arrived at the 2000 Grammy’s wearing the now infamous green Versace dress. So it’s a surprise to no one when it's time to celebrate her 46th birthday, Ms. Lopez went all out.

Wearing a black Bao Tranchi mid-thigh length dress with sheer paneling to show off her famous backside, J to the L-O proved 46 can be flawless.

Arriving at New York’s 1Oak night club with on-again-off-again boyfriend choreographer Casper Smart, sources say Jenny from the block danced and partied all night.

#BBB NEWS| RIP: Bobbi Kristina Brown Dies At 22

Bobbi Kristina, daughter of late Whitney Houston and R&B singer Bobby Brown, died on Sunday (July 26) She was 22.

On January 31st, Bobbi Kristina was found unresponsive in her bathtub, and was taken to North Fulton Hospital in Roswell, Georgia, where she was given a ventilator to assist with breathing. She was then moved to Emory University and placed in a medically induced coma.

For about two months Bobbi Kristina stayed at a rehabilitation center, but was then taken to Peachtree Christian Hospice on June 24th in Duluth, Georgia, where she lated died.

#BBB NEWS| President Obama Lands In Ethiopia [PHOTO]

US President Barack Obama landed in Ethiopia on Sunday in the country's first visit by a sitting American president.

In contrast to the thousands that greeted Mr. Obama in Nairobi, few braved the steady rain to see the president's passing motorcade in Addis Ababa. Children with flowers, along with a host of government ministers, greeted him at the airport.

The American president plans to meet on Monday with regional leaders to discuss South Sudan and counterterrorism issues. He will also hold bilateral meetings with Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn and attend a state dinner.

#BBB NEWS| Snoop Dogg Briefly Arrested In Sweden [VIDEOS]

After an appearance in Sweden on Saturday night (July 25), Snoop Dogg was arrested by authorities for suspicion of use of narcotics. His vehicle was pulled over, and officers transported him to a police station where he was ordered to take a drug test.

While in the back of the cop car, the rapper recorded a video message, which was posted to Instagram on Sunday (July 26).

“N***as got me in the back of police car right now in Sweden, cuz,” Snoop said in the clip. “Pulled a n***a over for nothing, taking us to the station where I gotta pee in a cup for nothing. I ain’t did nothing. All I did was came to the country and did a concert. And now I gotta go to the police station, for nothing.”

Sweden boasts a zero-tolerance policy with regard to the use of drugs. The country criminalized marijuana back in 1988, leading to a lower use of cannabis among students compared to that of other European countries. And while Snoop maintained that he was not involved in any illegal activity, Daniel Nilsson, a spokesperson for the Swedish capital said that he seemed to be under the influence.

#BBB NEWS| Nigerian Army Releases Pictures Of Dikwa Triumph [PHOTOS]

The Nigerian Army on Sunday released pictures of successes over the dreaded Boko Haram sect in Dikwa area of Borno State.

The spokesman of the Nigerian Army, Col. Sani Kukasheka Usman, said in a terse statement that the Army is working assiduously in containing the sect, but warned that the pictures are graphic.

The pictures contain destroyed, bomb-laden cars; solar devices the sect used to power their gadgets; and other weapons captured or destroyed via both land and air strikes.

“Please recall that we promised to provide photographs and further details of the ongoing Operation LAFIYA DOLE leading to the capture of Dikwa from the terrorists," Usman said. "Attached here are some photographs of destroyed IED laden vehicle, as well as captured weapons, primed IEDS and of course bodies of some of the terrorists.

#BBB NEWS| Eminem Has The Largest Vocabulary In Popular Music History!! Check Out The Full List..

The lyrics site Musixmatch analyzed the words of the 99 best selling artists in music history to determine who had the biggest vocabulary. To make sure artists with more songs weren’t given an advantage, only the 100 longest songs from each was measured.

It shouldn’t be a huge surprise that Eminem — with his dense. wordy verses — was number one, having used 8,180 words in his 100 longest songs.

Jay Z, Tupac and Kanye West were 2-4, Bob Dylan grabbed the five spot, and the Black Eye Peas are sixth.

Shady, Hov, Pac, ‘Ye and T.B.E.P. were the only Hip Hop groups among the 99 best selling, and the fact that they occupy five of the top six spots confirms what we already know: Hip Hop is by far the wordiest musical genre.

#BBB NEWS| President Barack Obama Reunites With Extended Family During Visit In Kenya [PHOTOS]

President Barack Obama made his fourth trip to his father’s homeland of Kenya, Africa a memorable one.

During his stay, he reunited with three-dozen family members, ABC News reports. Obama’s trip marked him as the first sitting president to travel to the country, including his visit to Ethiopia the same week.

The leader of the free world met with his step-grandmother, Mama Sarah (pictured on the left up top), and his half-sister Auma Obama (pictured on the right). “I am proud to be the first U.S. president to visit Kenya. Obviously, it is personal for me,” he said. “It’s the reason why my name is Barack Hussein Obama. My father came from these parts, I have family and relatives here.”

#BBB NEWS| President Obama: Gays Deserve Equal Protection Under The Law

United States President Barack Obama spoke plainly about his views on gay and same-sex marriage in Africa during a press conference with in Nairobi, Kenya with President Uhuru Kenyatta. (pictured above) US President Barack Obama and Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta meet in Nairobi Photo Credit: Guardian UK

This historic trip is the first a sitting US President has made to Kenya, and personal one for President Obama whose father was a Kenyan national.

The primary purpose of this trip was for President Obama to attend the Global Entrepreneurial Summit in Nairobi, however his itinerary included an official visit with President Kenyatta.

The issue of gay and same-sex rights, including same-sex marriage, has dominated much of the conversation around President Obama’s trip from Africans who worry that the United States will impose same-sex marriage laws on African countries.

#BBB NEWS| President Buhari Appoints Two Acting DGs In A Week, Sparking Allegations Of Ethnic Favoritism

Less than a week after President Muhammad Buhari appointed Calistus Obi, an Igbo by ethnicity, as acting director general/chief executive of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), the president today raised eyebrows when he approved the appointment of Haruna Baba Jauro as the new acting DG of NIMASA.

The new appointee, Mr. Jauro, is from the northeastern state of Yobe and an Hausa by ethnicity. 

Mr. Buhari’s unexplained removal of Mr. Obi and his appointment of Mr. Jauro has sparked accusations in political circles that the president was unduly filling major posts with individuals from the northern part of Nigeria where he hails from.

Mr. Obi, who lost his less-than weeklong job today, is from Anambra State in southeastern Nigeria. Critics quickly point to the appointment of Mrs. Amina Bala Zakari as acting Chairperson of the Independent Nationation Electoral Commission (INEC) who remained office despite the expiration of her tenure since July 21 2015.

#BBB NEWS| Diddy’s Ghostwriter Sauce Money Defends Drake Against Rumors [PHOTOS]

Diddy’s Ghostwriter Sauce Money Defends Drake Against Rumors. A Legendary ghostwriter and MC in the game with nothing but knowledge on this whole Ghostwriter game speaks out on Drakes situation.

Remember Diddy’s song honoring th Legendary Notorious B.I.G featuring Faith Evans “I’ll be Missing you” ? Well yeah, That’s Sauce Money.

Legendary rapper and ghostwriter Sauce Money, who grew up with Brooklyn’s own Jay Z and is widely speculated as having one of the illest pengames in Hip Hop, shared his thoughts on Drake being accused of not writing his own raps.

Sauce Money explained his thoughts on the whole situation via Twitter. Here is what he had to say :

#BBB NEWS| AUDIO: Drake Drops ‘Charged Up,’ A Response To Meek Mill (And Funk Flex & Tyga)

Drake responds to Meek Mill On his new song that premiered on OVO Sound radio for Beats 1.

Hit the jump to check it out! #BBB!

#BBB NEWS| “You’re Not The Man”: The 9 Best Lines From Last Night’s ‘Power’

Tommy manages to escape from the handcuffs Holly placed him in, only to fall into a coke-induced paranoia. In episode seven of Power titled “You’re Not The Man,”  Tommy – now with full knowledge that Angela is zeroing in – makes a rash decision that saves their drug business from the Feds and Lobos.

While Ghost must try and out smart Angela, he learns of Stern’s shady business tactics that are preventing him from buying back his Truth nightclub, and does so by gaining help from an unlikely source. Angela, now convinced Jamie is Ghost, is willing to do whatever it takes to catch Felipe Lobos, even if it means putting Jamie’s life at risk.

Things begin to fall a part for Ghost as he realizes his web of lies, which once kept everyone else in control is beginning to suffocate him.

1) “If you hittin’ it right, we may have a shot at staying out of jail.” – Tasha

After Ghost confessed to Tasha that Angela works for the Feds, it was Tasha who advised Ghost to continue seeing her, hoping love would keep Ghost, Tommy and herself out of jail. And although the strategy is a smart one, it doesn’t mean Tasha is happy about it.