When people think of drug dealers, cocaine cowboys, and ruthless gangsters, they tend to think of Scarface-types — Tony Montana stereotypes, Godfather-like wiseguys with pinky rings and Italian silk suits. The last thing people think of is grandmotherly types like Griselda Blanco. Yet, that was also part of her effectiveness: because the so-called ‘cocaine godmother’ looked more like the abuela next door than the ruthless murderers of lore, Blanco was able to rule the Colombian drug cartel with an iron fist — she, in fact, was the first to introduce the concept of assassination-by-motorcycle to Miami in the 1980′s (when the cocaine trade was at an all-time high). Alas, you…Read more

Houston rapper Sun (first on left, next to Lloyd Banks) had his chain stolen from him yesterday from a Denny’s parking lot. In addition to his chain, the Zoo Life rapper — who has worked with everyone from Tony Yayo to Slim Thug — has also lost his laptop (with all of his files) and a few other items of value. However, the rapper’s concern right now is the chain. Here’s a closer photo of the chain in question: (and yes, that’s Lil’Kim next to Sun) Sun is offering a $20,000 cash reward, no questions asked, for the return of the chain. If you know where it is, Tweet @Sun_Days…Read more

It’s not often I come across a show that I actually WANT to watch. But “Behind the Unsigned” actually seems like a lot of fun, as does its sister show, “The Docu-Tape Series.” The first show takes us through the journey of the independent artist on the road to making their dreams a reality. Whether it be music, acting, or sports BTU’s mission is to give you a glimpse of unquestionable talent in its most true element. Stars include Fred the Godson & Nitty Scott MC. Then there’s “The Docu-Tape Series,” which is what The Voice would be if the participants had talent. With a tag-line of “it’s not about…Read more

In this day & age of the Internet, it’s ALL TOO EASY to call oneself a “model” when one is nothing of the sort. It seems, today, that a photo & a 3-second appearance in a video can lead people to believe that they are Claudia Schiffer. Would it be that this were the case. In the world of modeling, a PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE is as an important of a tool as a camera is to a photographer, and as a hair dryer is to a hair stylist. When one gets a bad reputation in modeling, it’s difficult — if not impossible — to shake it off. When one becomes blacklisted…Read more

As a spokesman for more than 3,000 products beginning in the 1950′s, Richard “Dick” Beals certainly made his voice work hard for the money. But the iconic voice was best known for giving life to the iconic green cartoon Gumby, best known for his adventures with his horse Pokey. Now, unfortunately, that voice has gone forever silent. Beals was 85 when he passed away today in Southern California, according to the Los Angeles Times. He often got jobs that required a “child-like” sound, because his voice hadn’t changed since elementary school due to a glandular issue. A family friend reported his passing to the paper. Did you like this? Share…Read more

In terms of the strange & unusual, this definitely qualifies. Sherry Bush (seen above), who lives in a small town of Ohio called Westlake, recently was the victim of a very interesting break-in. The criminal, Sue Warren, broke into her house, did some light cleaning…and then left a bill. As was reported by the local NBC affiliate in Ohio, this wasn’t the first time Mrs. Bush’s house had been subject to the drive-by cleaning: last week, while she was away and her daughter was sleeping upstairs, someone broke in the house, took out trash, vacuumed the carpet and cleaned up the playroom. (Needless to say, Warren left a bill for…Read more

You wouldn’t think that a girl that looks like this would be involved in a UFC-style choke-out…but according to TMZ, Arianny Celeste — best known for being a UFC ring girl — was just arrested for choking out her boyfriend! In addition to her work with the UFC, Arianny has appeared in Playboy, Maxim, FHM, & every other “men’s magazine” in the publishing industry. Though details of the fight are sketchy, Arianny is currently being held of $3,000 bond. She has 48 hours to come up with the money — if she doesn’t, she will have to go before a judge to please her case. I will leave the forum…Read more

I recently had the privilege of being flown to Los Angeles, courtesy of Harley-Davidson & LaGRANT Communications. I had been to LA several times prior to this trip — the last time prior being seven (7) years ago — but I can honestly say that this was the first time that I really had a good time. We toured East LA’s murals, ate authentic Cali-Mex food (and had some Paqui tequila), and even saw a Dodgers game! (The Dodgers won.) Harley-Davidson is trying to reach the “new” face of America — the growing African-American & Hispanic markets. No longer the terrain of “white rocker guys & Hell’s Angels” the “new”…Read more

Following hot on the heels of their oh-so-appropriate “Obama shirt,” Urban Outfitters is sparking yet another round of controversy with yet another racist shirt. This time, Urban Outfitters has targeted hip-hop. Death & Taxes Magazine has reported that this latest affront to common decency was designed by the pseudo-talents at Local Celebrity for Urban Outfitters — the brand which epitomizes everything that is wrong with the hipster culture. There is, of course, ample “biting” of the culture that they clearly have no concept of (PHAT BEATZ N FRESH STEPPIN’, YO!), but they’re also all-too-happy to cap it off with a “black people like chicken” meme. (Specifically, “0% protein — get…Read more

Wait, WHAT? Who? How come? There’s a MARKET for this? Weird Asia News is reporting that Japan’s Kanojo Toys (TOYS?!) is selling used panties by young Japanese women who have recently married! For reasons of decency, we can’t really elaborate why they would sell women’s used underwear. Let’s just say that some things are better left unsaid. But if you’re really curious, you can check out the link. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet