In "I was hoping we could've settled this off-line" news, the I-wonder-how-long-I-can-continue-to-push-these-sex-charges-back homey R. Kelly recently filed a lawsuit to prevent his guardhouse from being torn down.
Oh really EbenGregory.is there foolishness involved?
Yes.
The Jewelry Man is informed that it's been two years since R&B superstar R. Kelly had a guardhouse built in front of his gated Olympia Fields estate. But it was only last month that he asked the village board for the permits he should have gotten when he built it. The village board denied the request, and on Tuesday Kelly filed suit in Cook County Circuit Court.
It seems Kells wants a judge to reverse the board's decision and allow his guardhouse to stand because he's "a nationally known, Grammy award-winning recording artist." In an already filed lawsuit, the village says it wants the guardhouse torn down, as it was built without proper permission.
Here's the funny.the village lawsuit also accuses Kelly of allowing his dogs to roam the neighborhood and says he has improperly parked buses and trailers in front of his estate, violating local zoning laws.
Here's the village president and Kelly neighbor Linzy Jones on being feed up with Kells: It's just one thing after another with this guy. He acts as if he doesn't have to live up to the same high standards everyone else lives up to in Olympia Fields. Kelly's property is already surrounded by a 6- to 8-foot-high wrought-iron fence and he cited no examples of privacy violations when he made his request to the village board.
Here's the village president and Kelly neighbor Linzy Jones on why Kelly said he needs the guardhouse: He just said, 'I need it because I'm a celebrity.' We've got judges who live here who are much more concerned about their safety.
And speaking of being a celebrity.
Here's some Marc Jacobs jewelry being dropped by EbenGregory on Kelly filing a lawsuit to stop the village from tearing down his house: Nothing shows a man's character more than what he laughs at.
And speaking of security.I need some help guarding my jewelry: MySpace.com/ebengregory.
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Justice is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or not, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedy. The Jewelry Man.telling you justice may be blind, but she has very sophisticated listening devices.
In "I ain't riding dirty-ha ha, he-he" news, the Texas homey Chamillionaire recently had his tour bus pulled over and searched by police while on a trip to Oklahoma.
Hmm.sounds like somebody was in store for a "spread your legs and empty your pockets" scenario huh EbenGregory?
Here's Chamillionaire to MTV on what happened while he was on his way to Oklahoma: A squad car pulled over my tour bus on the highway, and the officers rifled through everyone's belongings. Once the police saw that my tour bus was wrapped with my face and logo, they began harassing the people on the bus.
Oh really.what happened next?
Here's Chamillionaire to MTV on what happened next: The cops brought out the dogs and everything. They were asking for me. I guess they was really talking trash. They didn't find nothing. They tore the whole bus apart. They said that normally when they take somebody to jail, they play Afroman's 'Because I Got High.' But they said since it was a special occasion, they were going to play 'Ridin.' It was crazy. The bus was clean though, so no arrests were made.
That's nice..like a mouth full of pepper spray while wearing platinum gangsta grills. And speaking of chokehold.do you think the po-po has a beef with you?
Here's Chamillionaire to MTV on whether or not po-po have beef with him: I came across an e-mail from an irate police officer who thought "Ridin" was unfair. [He said] all cops were not bad and I had to remember that cops put their life on the line for people like us. He said something along the lines of, 'Next time you make a song like that, think of cops who aren't with their families that protect other people's lives.' Man, it ain't about everybody; just the cops who try to catch you ridin' dirty. Somebody had to speak on it. There are cops who be racially profiling. They're acting like [racial profiling] is new. Once somebody starts exposing it to the mainstream, they start complaining.
And speaking of complaining.
Here's some jewelry being dropped by EbenGregory on the Oklahoma po-po trying to catch Chamillionaire riding dirty: Reality is the leading cause of stress amongst those in touch with it.
And speaking of riding.take a trip wit your boy: Myspace.com/ebengregory.
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A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman's birthday but never remembers her age. The Jewelry Man.telling you that a rich man's jokes are always funny.
In "Now that I've dropped some dead weight, I'm getting money" news, the Destiny's Child homey Beyoncé has set Sept. 5 as the U.S. release date for her sophomore solo effort "B'Day."
Oh really EbenGregory.tell me more.
The Jewelry Man is informed that the new disc set hits stores on Sept. 4th and that Beyonce co-produced, wrote and arranged all the tracks on the new offering. Co-producers include Rich Harrison, the Neptunes and Swizz Beatz.
The Jewelry man is also informed that the first single off the album is "Déja vu" featuring Jay-Z and co-produced by Rodney Jerkins. "B'Day" will be the follow-up to Beyoncé's 2003 solo debut "Dangerously In Love" which has moved over 4.3 million copies in the United States.
On another note, the big bad B is also expanding her clothing line, House of Deréon (taken from her grandmother's name), to include a juniors division, which will be simply called Deréon.
Here's Beyonce's mom Tina Knowles on getting money from hocking junior's clothes: It's been in our business plan all along. But I am often approached by Beyoncé's young fans asking when a junior line would be launched, so I felt now was the time.
The collection, which will consist of denim, knits, fur jackets and vests, is slated to launch this holiday season in select specialty stores that target women in their teens and early 20s. And speaking of trying to resuscitate a dead story.
Here's some boring looking jewelry being dropped by EbenGregory on Beyonce dropping a new CD on her birthday: Those who dance are thought to be quite insane by those who cannot hear the music. Is your volume turned up?
And speaking of partying like it's your birthday.party with on-demand EbenGregory 24/7: MySpace.com/ebengregory.
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The Jewelry Man's around.The Jewelry Man's around. I gotta knapsack full of that. Here's a tester to get you started: Take care to get what you like or you will be forced to like what you get. The Jewelry Man.telling you that if you can't feed a hundred people, then just feed one.yourself.
In "I'm a Cakeaholic.where's the money" news, the I-want-the-world-to-buy-more-Pro Keds homey Dame Dash recently closed a deal to have his artists distributed through Koch.
Wow, that's nice EbenGregory.just one question: what artists?
The Jewelry Man is informed that the first artist to release new music off the label will be dancehall sensation Sizzla. I know what you're thinking, who's Sizzla?
Here's Koch president Bob Frank on trying to get money with Dame Dash: We are all very excited about these deals with such talented partners and are looking forward to long, fruitful and profitable partnership.
In January '05, Dash used to try and get money with through a joint venture with the Island Def Jam Music Group. Unfortunately, after a few months of drama, Universal announced it was dropping the label due to various business conflicts with Dash.
In addition to their recent signings, Koch Records also serves as label home to Snoop Dogg, Jim Jones, The Diplomats and D-Block, among others. That's nice.like breaking your femur bone while wearing purple ice over rose gold. And speaking of laughing.
Here's some silver pawn shop jewelry being dropped by EbenGregory on Dame Dash signing a distribution deal with Koch Records: We probably wouldn't worry about what people think of us if we could know how seldom they do. Besides, a yawn may not be polite, but at least it is an honest opinion.
And speaking of relaxing.hang out at myspace and chill with me: MySpace.com/ebengregory.
I promise to let you play with my jewelry.
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Thou shall not steal. I mean defensively. On offense, indeed thou shall steal and thou must. Besides, progress always involves risk; you can't steal second base and keep your foot on first. The Jewelry Man. my specialty is being right when other people are wrong.
In "I thought he was gonna let it ride" news the Stand Up homies Ludacris and Kanye West have been accused of stealing their 2003 hit "Stand Up" from a little known rap group's demo.
Oh really EbenGregory.does that mean the little known rap group is trying to get paid?
The Jewelry Man is informed that It's Our Family (I.O.F), a New Jersey-based rap quartet, claim Ludacris and West lifted snippets from their 2001 demo "Straight Like That," which they say was received by Ludacris' camp years earlier.
At the core of the copyright infringement trial are issues with the words "like that," repeated more than 80 times in each song - one using the phrase "straight like that" and the other "just like that."
Here's Kanye West testifying in court on using the phrase "straight like that" in the song "Stand Up": It's not unusual that "Stand Up" and "Straight Like That" by the East Orange, N.J., group I.O.F. would both repeatedly use the words "like that." There's a lot of rap songs that say, 'like that,' 'yo, what's up?' or 'throw your hands high.' Whatever people say in the 'hood, it ends up on records. That's what hip-hop does.
Here's Ludacris testifying in court on using the phrase "straight like that" in the song "Stand Up": I never heard the expression "straight like that" or the song by that title until I was sued. I used "like that" in a 1999 song. I never heard anyone use the term.
And speaking of not wanting to hear anymore of such a tired story.
Here's some random costume jewelry being dropped by EbenGregory on Kanye and Cris Luva Luva being sued for playing games: When a stupid man is doing something he is ashamed of, he will always declare that it is his duty. Whatever that's about.
And speaking of tired.come realize your dreams with me: MySpace.com/ebengregory.
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It's funny how you never cross my mind, until you cross the line/ then I gotta come across a rhyme, to let the world know you've come across a mine (Ka-boom!) I do somersaults with lines when someone insults my grind.I could king pen you a line, a line at a time.but you know how I feel about helping lames.I don't. The Jewelry Man.never interrupting a blonde when she's making a mistake.
In "Why not" news, the rich I-can-do-no-wrong homey Paris Hilton says her upcoming album will be a mix of reggae, pop and hip-hop.
Oh really EbenGregory.will her video One Night In Paris come with the CD?
No.
The Jewelry Man is informed that the first single off her new album will be a reggae song called "Stars Are Blind." Hilton will also do a remake of the Rod Stewart song "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?"
Here's Paris Hilton to Hong Kong magazine Prestige on her new album: The whole album has so much different music on it. I like all music. It's not like I only like pop or only rock. I want to have something for everybody. I wrote the lyrics to seven of my songs.
Oh really Paris.do you think you can sing?
Here's Paris Hilton to Hong Kong magazine Prestige on her singing abilities: I have always had a voice and always known I could sing, but I was too shy to let it come out. I think that is the hardest thing you can do, to sing in front of people. When I finally let go and did it, I realized it is what I am most talented at and what I love to do the most.
That's nice.like crashing a Ferrari Modena that has no insurance. And speaking of doing what you love most.
Here's some side-show Bob jewelry being dropped by EbenGregory on Paris Hilton doing a reggae/pop/hip-hop album: A blonde may fall many times, but she won't be a failure until she says that someone pushed her.
And speaking of kick, push.push my friend count up: MySpace.com/ebengregory.
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The Jewelry Man has a habit of doing things unsuccessful people don't like to do. There is no greater challenge than to have someone envying your success.and no greater satisfaction than to vindicate his expectation. The Jewelry Man.when he reached the top, he kept climbing.
In "Y'all thought I was gonna stop.I can't stop" news, the get money homey Diddy is teaming up with MTV once again to produce a dance competition reality series.
Hmmm.I'm intrigued EbenGregory. Does this mean another check for Diddy?
The Jewelry Man is informed that the yet-untitled project will focus on street dance troupes from around the country as they train, compete, and express themselves. The big homey Diddy will once again executive produce the series, which is part of a larger production agreement for future television projects between Bad Boy Entertainment and MTV.
Here's Diddy to EbenGregory on getting mo money with MTV: Dance is one of the truest forms of expression and there is a new cultural phenomenon emerging in different communities across America - young men and women are forming these dance troupes as a way to stay off the streets and out of the pitfalls of their everyday lives.
Oh for real Diddy.give me a one-liner to close it out:
Here's Diddy to EbenGregory on a hot one-liner to close it out: This show will showcase the drive, determination and expression of this dance generation - picture Rocky but with dance troupes.
And speaking of a war going on outside no man is safe from.
Here's some Kobe Bryant purple ice jewelry being dropped by EbenGregory on Diddy producing a new dance reality show: One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it's worth watching.
And speaking of watching.The Jewelry Man is playing 24/7: MySpace.com/ebengregory.
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The life of the creative man is lead, directed and controlled by boredom. Unless a man has been taught what to do with success after getting it, the achievement of it must inevitably leave him a prey to boredom. The Jewelry Man.watching bored successful people do dumb sh*t at a moment's notice.
In "I ain't got nothing better to do but cook green eggs and ham on a hot sidewalk" news, the on again/off again homey DMX is thinking about legally changing his name to Dog.
Word? EbenGregory.it must be a slow news day huh man?
Here's DMX to MTV on legally changing his name to Dog: I think I'm going to have to do that soon for spiritual reasons. It's just the whole Dark Man thing. Because if you look at it, from a spiritual point of view, the Bible teaches us that we can speak things into existence. ... And Dark Man, you know, it may not be the best name for me.
Hmm.interesting. And speaking of spirituality, tell us about your new single.
Here's DMX to MTV on his new single "Lord Give Me a Sign: It's produced by Scott Storch and addresses my quest to get closer to God. The Scott Scorch thing ... he charges $80,000 a beat, very expensive. We bought two [beats], and he gave me the beat [for 'Lord Give Me a Sign'] for free. So it was ironic that the potentially biggest song on the album would be given to us for free. We got the beat, and I heard the beat, and I was like, 'Lord, give me a sign!' The beat created the song, and I just ran from there, you know.
Okay.so The Jewelry Man assumes that you're still battling demons huh man?
Here's DMX to MTV on battling demons: I'm fighting a war within and I'm constantly calling on God for help. It's a war.it's always a war going on between good and bad, you know. I've said it on one of my songs: 'Deep inside I've got something that's working against everything I know is right ... Be careful of the ones that always want to get you high/ Because when the time comes, that one will let you die.
All righty then.everything makes sense now. You're off the Kryptonite. And speaking of being off.
Here's some medicated ice jewelry being dropped by EbenGregory on DMX changing his name to DOG: Stupidity has a knack of getting its way.
And speaking of getting your way.try my way sometime: MySpace.com/ebengregory.
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