Monthly Archives: June 2012

Lauryn Hill Pleads Guilty To Tax Evasion. Faces Up To 3 Years In Prison & A $100,000 Fine

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Grammy winning singer/rapper Lauryn Hill pleaded guilty today to “intentionally and willingly” not paying federal taxes on more than $1.5 million earned over three years.
Hill appeared in U.S. District Court in Newark, New Jersey and admitted failing to file tax returns from 2005 to 2007. Each count carries a maximum penalty of one year in prison and a $100,000 fine.
According to Reuters, Hill was released on $150,000 bail that U.S. District Judge Michael Shipp said included being allowed to leave the country for music tours and a condition she must undergo mental health counseling.
She will reappear in the Newark courthouse for sentencing in November.

DJ Drama Brings Out T.I., Future & A$AP Rocky At ‘Beer & Tacos’ In Atlanta

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DJ Drama certainly made this past Wednesday night one to remember for the city of Atlanta. Drama brought out some of hip-hop’s favorites for ‘Beer & Tacos’ at 595 North. With an appearance from Ludacris earlier in the evening, the already ecstatic crowd jumped through the roof when DJ Drama, T.I., Future, A$AP Rocky, DJ Holiday, DJ MLK and Grand Hustle’s D.O.P.E all hit the stage at the same damn time! Not only did Drama captivate the crowd, he made 2 special announcements. He will release the next record; “My Moment” which is produced by T-Minus later today and you can expect Quality Street Music on September 18th!!

Behind The Scenes: David Guetta Ft. Lil Wayne & Chris Brown – I Can Only Imagine [Video]

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David Guetta gets assists from Chris Brown and Lil Wayne in his new video for “I Can Only Imagine.”
“This video is more based on really strong images. More than story telling like my last video ‘Turn Me On,’ Guetta says. “This one is more like crazy super strong images, and futuristic images, and that’s new to me so I’m really excited about it.”
The Colin Tilley-directed track is featured on Guetta’s fifth studio album Nothing but the Beat.

Good Gawd! Bulgarian Sprinter, Georgi Kirilov Georgiev Suffers Sickening Leg Break During 100 Meter Race [Warning Graphic Video]

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Bulgarian sprinter Georgi Kirilov Georgiev suffered a freakishly horrific leg injury during a race at the European Championships in Helsinki earlier this week. 
Georgiev was competing in the 100 meter dash when midway through the race he began to limp before his right leg completely gives way and bends backwards. The injury was gruesome to watch. 
Georgiev suffered a broken leg and dislocated knee according to the Daily Mail. 
Check out the video below. Be warned, it is graphic.

Snoop Dogg Busted In Norway For Weed & Carrying Too Much Cash

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Snoop Dogg was popped this morning in Norway for carrying his favorite illegal plant. TMZ is reporting that Snoop was detained at customs at the Kjevic Airport in Kristiansand, where officials discovered 8 grams of weed. 
In Norway anything less than 15 grams is punishable by a fine of 12,000 Norwegian Krone. That converts to roughly $1,980.13. 
The New York Daily News reports that Snoop was also carrying more cash than is allowed and was fined for that also. In total Snoop had to shell out $8,600 for the violations. 
Snoop is in the country to perform at the Hove Festival.