Say What! -- Lil Wayne's Manager Calls His Drug Addiction 'A Sickness' + More

Quincy Jones' son QD3 has made an interesting film about Lil Wayne, which is purportedly a realistic portrayal of the rapper's intense touring schedule and alleged addiction to Codeine. "That's why I don't ride on the bus," says Wayne's manager Cortez Bryant, in one painful scene. "It hurts me to see him in that state. He knows it's a sickness and deep down I don't think he wants it to be that." Damn. [XXL]

Aubrey O'Day, who's still famous, though we're not sure why, gave Maxim some insight into her grooming habits. "I'm fully groomed down there-clean-shaven. But I have a new appreciation of the '70s girls–bushy and free."Chill. [Maxim]

Jon Gosselin is now complaining about being "too famous" to work. "Now, I find myself unemployed and without the ability to secure non-entertainment related engagements because the enormous Media interest, cameras, reporters and public interest makes it impossible to carry on normal daily activities, let alone find, secure and maintain a job with an employer who is willing to be exposed to the daily Media intrusions that has impeded my life." Dude, you look like a shellfish. [Perez]


Rihanna, 'Russian Roulette' -- New Video

Artist: Rihanna
Songs: 'Russian Roulette'
Why You Should Watch: No stranger to relationship discord, the singer paints a brassy picture of feeling like you've been backed into a corner in the video for her new single off her upcoming album 'Rated R,' due in stores Nov. 23.

Watch the video after the jump.

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Say What! -- Beanie Sigel Disses Jay-Z + More

Every day a slew of questionable statements catch our attention, but today's best was courtesy of our man Beanie Mac. In his much publicized collaboration with 50 Cent, "I Go Off," which dropped today, Beanie Sigel dissed Jay-Z, saying, "You changed man...You let the money change you, Jay. You used to be from Marcy...Now you's a 'pass the Grey Poupon n----.'" French's is also good. [HipHopWired]

Apparently Mase is dropping a mixtape. Or 5 mixtapes...or something. Mase tweeted, "The tape is being dropped internationally and nationally next Friday I DO THE IMPOSSIBLE." The rappin' pastor then followed up with "The tape will be hosted by five DJs---one in London, one in Canada, one in China, Korea and the U.S." Which brings up 2 questions, 1) How is that possible 2) Why? [Twitter]

This one's too good to go unnoticed. Elle's creative director (and apparently a regular on 'The City,' which figures) Joe Zee described the way his magazine styled American Idol dude Adam Lambert, saying, "Accessories were the big thing for Adam...He's got a classic uniform of nonconformity...But I wanted the finishing touches to make his look a look. Think dangerous: chainmail scarf, link-chain gloves, spiked boots." Oh, was it dangerous, Joe Zee? [MTV]

Chris Brown to Donate Concert Proceeds to Domestic Violence Charity

When Chris Brown announced his Fan Appreciation Tour, he promised to donate a portion of the proceeds to charity. Brown's has chosen to help the Jenesee Center, which aids domestic violence victims, and Best Buddies International, which helps children and adults with developmental disabilities. "Best Buddies ... gives [people] an opportunity to feel like they have a friend and [feel] like a normal person, so they feel like their life isn't any less, like they're equal," Brown said. "Technically, I guess I'm the best buddies for all of them. So I try to give back to them and have fun."

Best Buddies founder, Anthony Kennedy Shriver said that he is appreciative of Brown's philanthropic efforts. "I support Chris Brown's efforts to show the world why he deserves a second chance, given that the commitment he has made to Best Buddies -- not only to perform at our Miami Gala, but also to join the Best Buddies family as a volunteer -- is a huge step in the right direction." Shriver said.

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Photo of the Week

Rihanna

Who: Rihanna
What: The pop/R&B diva was spotted leaving Paris to reach London via Eurostar, for her secret gig.
Where: Paris, France
When: Nov. 12, 2009

Police Investigate Drake, Lil Wayne Manager Imposter Scam

Promoters beware. Cortez Bryant, who manages Lil Wayne and co-manages Drake, has announced that a scam artist has been impersonating him to secure advance payments on phony Drake bookings.

A rep for Bryant has released a statement regarding the imposter saying, " It has come to light that an individual has been impersonating Bryant Management CEO Cortez Bryant for financial gain through false bookings of his clients, specifically the much buzzed about recording artist Drake. The imposter has created bogus twitter (such as twitter.com/Tezpoe) and email accounts (such as lilwaynebooking@gmail.com) in Bryant's name which he then utilizes to secure and pocket deposits for false bookings and club appearances."

Unfortunately, phony concert bookings are a common scam. Just last month a man was arrested for a scheme involving false bookings of Miami rapper Pitbull, allegedly making out with $500,000 for assorted real estate and booking-related dealings. Promoters, henceforth be warned, Drake is exclusively booked through International Creative Management (ICM).

50 Cent Premieres 'Before I Self Destruct' Film on 10-City Tour

50 Cent is giving consumers a two-for-one deal by offering up the 'Before I Self Destruct' movie to accompany his new full-length album of the same name. The Queens-native wrote, directed and starred in the 90-minute film which will be featured in the 'Before I Self Destruct -- Deluxe Edition.'

Embarking on a 10-city tour to promote the film, 50 treated fans to a screening of the film in Los Angeles Wednesday (Nov. 11). "It's not 'Purple Rain," 50 said in an interview. "But it was inspired by the actual music." In the film 50 plays an adolescent basketball player, Clarence, whose dreams of stardom are cut short due to a knee injury. Following the murder of his mother, Clarence is forced to become the sole provider for himself and his younger brother. Scorned by her death he first seeks revenge on his mother's killer then turns his newfound interest in violence into a job as a hit man. Although the story is cliché at times, and his supporting cast gives continued lackluster performances, 50 garners points for his commitment to showing his character's physical and mental maturity from teenager to head of the household.

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