O1LT.COM "HOT AND BLACK" NEWS RECAP-OUTKAST BREAK UP?/WENDY WILLIAMS/MARIAH CAREY/TOP HIP-HOP EARNERS OF 2006/AFENI SHAKUR!!!!!!!!

Is there a rift within Outkast? Could they be splitting up? That’s what mediatakeout.com is reporting. These rumors are nothing new; they have been circulating since their last album “Speakerboxx/The Love Below” which sold over 10 million copies. One has to look at Andre recently, he has taken to acting quite well and I think “Idlewild” will probably be their last album for awhile. If they break up or not, they both have made serious contributions to hip-hop and will continue to do some for years to come with other projects. FULL STORY

In related news....

Big Boi and Andre 3000 of OutKast have revealed the list of songs that have made the soundtrack for their upcoming film “Idlewild,” due in theaters on Aug 25. FULL STORY

Wendy Williams NY time’s best selling book “Wendy’s Got The Heat” is being made into a film tentatively titled “Queen Of All Media”, and so far she has the likes of Lil Kim, Vanessa Williams, Wesley Jonathan, Carl Anthony Payne, Chico DeBarge, Hassan Johnson, Angel Conwell and Erika Ringor signed on to appear in the project, I believe as themselves. Wendy has launched a nationwide casting call for various roles. If you think you have what it takes then make your move. CASTING CALL

Dame Dash is assisting in bringing independent films to harlem, who care? FULL STORY

Well thank god I didnt spend my money on Mariah's tour becuase the verdict is in....It sucks!!!
Deborah Wilker from the Hollywood Reporter says: "outside Mariah’s hair weaves, dangerously high stilettos and stripper poles there isn’t much of a show". Now I know your thinking that she may have been bias right? She must be a Mariah hater correct? Well even MTV says that Mariah was more concerned with how many outfits she could change into as opposed to singing, MORE MARIAH PICS , and you know MTV loves them some Mariah. The Adventures of Mimi: The Voice, the Hits, the Tour rolls into Atlanta tommorrow night, lets see if she gets better, I'll keep you posted

Myra Panache released the top earners in Hip-Hop

1. Puffy 346 million
2. Jay-Z 340 million
3. Russell Simmons 325 million
4. Dame Dash 200 million
5. The Neptunes 155 million
6. Dr. Dre 150 million
7. Ice Cube 145 million
8. Eminem 110 million
9. 50 Cent 100 million
10. Nelly & Jermaine Dupri 60 million

PANACHE REPORT FULL LISTING OF TOP EARNERS

When I say “Better have a pass when you cross that bridge” you say “Welcome to B_______N”, the borough that brought us such prolific rappers like Jay-Z, Nas, Notorious BIG, Lil Kim (O.K. I dont put these two in the "prolific" category), and Foxxy Brown has attracted the likes of the “O.C.” Stars like Jennifer Connely and Heath Legder have recently purchased homes in Brooklyn. Apparently they are attracted to the brownstone buildings and its noticeable distance from the public spotlight, but all I want to know is who wants to move to Brooklyn? Out of all the rappers above that I mentioned who still lives there? None of them!!!! FULL STORY

We can add another dead beat daddy to the list. Former NBA ALL Star Kenny Anderson who left the league last year has failed to offer child support to 5 of his seven kids. FULL STORY

Kanye West on tour with the Rolling Stones FULL STORY

Afeni Shakur, mother of slain rap legend Tupac Shakur, will journey to South Africa to meet with the country’s former president Nelson Mandela.
The former Black Panther Party section leader hopes to establish a relationship between the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation and the Nelson Mandela Foundation during her visit, which takes place Sept. 10-18. FULL STORY

Random Thought...

I got a prescreen DVD of Bring It On's third installment "All or Nothing" with Solange Knowles. I watched it only because it rained here in Atlanta on Saturday which ruined my plans to go to the Midtown Falcon Festival, so I could see Michael Vicks herpes for myself, which I would have tried to have gotten a picture of to prove or disprove the latest rumor, but it didn’t happen so let’s not talk about it. Anyway so I’m watching this movie and I couldn’t help but notice how borderline drag queenish Solange was looking through out the entire film. I mean it was distracting, I couldn’t tell you what the movie was about because I kept zooming in on Solanges' facial features and manly shaped body. I don’t care what anybody says it has be hard to have a sister like Beyonce who is obviously the pretty one. Rhianna made a cameo in the movie and DAMN, I didn’t know she had such a sexy accent. If I were any of you I wouldn’t waist my time (though something tells me you weren’t going to anyway) renting or buying this movie. Its corny to the 10th degree, watch it on TBS in when you’re cleaning your house or something.SEE SOLANGE AND ALL HER MANLY FEATURES FOR YOURSELF

I mentioned last week to look out for the new “Clik” Magazine(on newstands now), because yours truly wrote two articles on Noah’s Arc Season II. I interviewed Raz-B (known now as simply Raz), and Creator, Writer, and Director Patrick-Ian Polk. Noah’s Arc debuts tomorrow night at 10 P.M. on Logo. If you don’t know what the show is about, I can’t go into it now. But you can go HERE AND HERE AND HERE to find out about the African-American gay scripted series.


AllHipHop.com had a relaunch party last week and here are the photos from the event.PICS HERE