Jay-Z May Not Be Recession-Proof....

Attorney Michael DiMattia says his client [Jay Z] is a Grammy Award-winning deadbeat -- and he wants out.

"We are seeking to withdraw because . . . our requests for payment have been ignored," DiMattia wrote in a letter to Manhattan Federal Court Judge Loretta Preska.

"It's astounding," said Rex Burch, a lawyer for the workers. "For rap's biggest mogul, you'd think this amount of money would be chump change."

Source: NY Post

Chanel Iman Does DIOR Haute Couture

Now this is what we call high fashion!

Lauren London's Baby Bump

We haven't seen much of actress Lauren London lately, although we've all heard the rumours of her being pregnant with Lil Wanyne's baby. Well, Lauren finally came out of hiding to premier her baby bump at Diddy's White Party this weekend. She looked beautiful and healthy. All the best to her.

L.A. Braces for MJ Memorial Crowds

Police are bracing for a huge crowd of fans expected to turn out to the Michael Jackson memorial and are warning those without tickets to stay away.

About 1.6 million people registered to be one of 17,500 people inside the memorial at the Staples Center sports arena in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday or to watch it on large video screens at a nearby theater.

Fans who won tickets were to be told by e-mail on Sunday. The company sponsoring the event will pick 8,750 names from a list of online lottery entrants each winner will receive two tickets.

A family spokesman declined to give details of the event, such as who might eulogize Jackson or which of the King of Pop's celebrity friends may perform. He did not offer specifics of a separate, private family funeral, and police told Reuters they did not have any information about the private ceremony, either.

Assistant Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell said he expected the public memorial to last about two hours, and as police did last Friday, urged Jackson fans to stay away unless they have tickets.

"If they want to watch it, they will need to find a TV and a place to watch it," McDonnell said, adding that blocks around the venues will be cordoned off.

Police will close streets around the Staples Center, but are still anticipating groups of onlookers and fans from all around the world who did not get tickets to show up.

Asked if police will wear riot gear, McDonnell said no, but added that police will "use crowd management" techniques if that is necessary. He said he expected that the police will be able to handle a big crowd if one shows.

The event is expected to be broadcast live on U.S. television and streamed on the Internet.

Source: Reuters

Teairra Marie's Tribute to MJ

The day before Michael Jackson passed away Teairra Marie hooked up with celeb photographer Derek Blanks for his alter ego series. Teairra recreated MJ's classic "Thriller" look, having no idea that it would become a tribute. RIP MJ.

Lady GaGa Continues to Shock

Lady GaGa recently shot some provocative photos for V. It's only a matter of time before we see her in the pages of Playboy.

Drake's Post-BET Awards Statement

"That…was a terrible idea that I’ll never do to myself again. But I was being pressed from different areas to perform, and I think what really happened at the BET Awards is with the passing of Mike, the climate really changed, as far as the award show goes,” he told Complex. “I don’t think it called for us to perform “Every Girl” and “Always Strapped,” and I think it was an award show filled with tributes and music and these genuine heartfelt speeches. And to sort of climax out of a very tongue-n-cheek point, and then people misconstruing Wayne’s daughters and her friends coming out on stage — it was just timed very poorly and it definitely wasn’t planned like that, but with that being said, it is what is. I believe in Wayne and myself and it’s nothing we can’t bounce back from. To anyone who was offended, my personal apologies, it wasn’t intended to offend anybody.”

Source: Complex Magazine

Diddy Annual White Party 09

Everyone and their grandma seemed to be at Diddy's Annual White Party last night. Among the guests were Diddy's baby momma Kim Porter and his ummm "friend" Cassie. Check out some of the celebs who attended.