Miss Rap Supreme: Shout At The Devil!


This week's episode opened with a salute to last week's fallen rapper D.A.B. that included a round of shots in her honor, presumably followed by another truth or dare make out session. After that touching moment of female unity, the girls went back to backstabbing and s---talking, while tensions continued to rise between Bi-ata and Chiba (who continues to wear her sunglasses at night, and all other times as well).

"The Jerzy Peach took things to a new level when she essentially called Byata a white devil," says Miss Rap Supreme producer Sacha Jenkins. "I don't think she really meant it, but then again, she put the Bible all up in the mix as a source of proof. Oh Lord, where is television going!"

The ladies were blessed with the opportunity to hang/rap with Too $hort. After displaying their skills for Mr. $hort, Nikki 2 Steaks, who came pretty hard at the veteran rapper and "ate his ass up," was given the golf hat. Her prize was a special room to sleep in equipped with a thong-rocking bell boy, who proceeded to get beat by all the rappers with a strap and a paddle. When he finally ran away, Lady Twist yelled after him to "get his skinny ass back here," but she could have been talking about anyone.

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Miss Rap Supreme: Khia Cheats, D.A.B. Retreats


So the second episode started off with Lil Wayne Khia catching the "step off" early for getting caught recycling a previously recorded verse for her performance. "Someone behind the scenes just happened to be surfing the web; something possesed homey to peep some of her tunes. So basically somebody snitched on her ass, " Ego Trip's Sacha Jenkins told us. "This here is a prime example of when snitchin' goes good. Out in these streets, these female emcees better respect e.t.," Sacha continued.

With Sea Monster Khia thankfully out of the way (although it might have been cool to hear a couple more of those stellar 16's), Lionezz was invited back, which was exciting for the other English manglers of the world.

Upon Lionezz' return, they played a clip of her describing her upbringing: "In Chermany we have a hood and I was raised in the hood." It's amazing how every time a white person who wants to be a rapper on these shows is always, unpredictably, from some kind of hood.

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Miss Rap Supreme: Ain't All Love

Yesterday, VH1 premiered Ego Trip's new reality show 'Miss Rap Supreme,' a follow-up to last years' triumphant 'The (White) Rapper Show.' Although there was surprisingly little sex toy action in this first episode, 'Miss Rap Supreme' appears to be equally as cringe-worthy and addictive.

Live from the "Fembassy Suites Hotel," which beats out last year's digs, if only for the "Foxy Brown Suite" and the "pool," the girls immediately begin drinking, fighting and...playing truth or dare. Which shouldn't have been surprising because isn't reality TV all about girls with upper lip piercings making out anyway?

"Chiba and Byata's chemisty was explosive from day one," eccentric billionaire and Ego Trip founder Ted Bawno told the BoomBox. "It's one of those things that you can't script. Their feelings were mutual and natural. Hip hop hooray!"

The contestants ranged from obnoxious (most of them) to cute but tragically untalented (several of them) to 'My Neck, My Back (Lick It)' rapper Khia, who looks like a combination of Lil Wayne and a sea monster, yet the show's hosts, MC Serch and Yo-Yo somehow managed to evaluate the performances commendably.

Chiba won a special golf visor for best performance, coming off like the lost member of Hieroglyphics, rhyming about her "third eye" and a bunch of other stuff no one cares about. They all then took a break to cry for a while about something, which gave us time to consider Serch's wardrobe. This year it's less Ecko, more used car salesman. Yo-Yo didn't say much, but her eye shadow spoke volumes; mostly "Cosmetologist from the year 1986."

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Suge Knight Handles 'Unfinished Business' in Upcoming Reality Series

"Of all the people I've worked with, Snoop was probably the most disappointing," Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight says in the trailer for his upcoming reality series, 'Unfinished Business.' The show follows the feared mogul and his brave employees as they attempt to find talent for his new imprint, Blackball Records.

Snoop Dogg Makes Cameo on 'One Life to Live,' Remixes Theme Song

Snoop Dogg is heading to the East Coast -- to the fictional city of Llanview, Pa. -- to add some flavor to 'One Life to Live.' The 36-year-old rapper will appear as himself in the longstanding ABC soap opera, which will feature performances as well as a few scenes where the rapper shows off his acting skills. Snoop has also recorded a remix of the daytime drama's theme song. The episodes are set to air on May 8 and 9.

"I've been a fan of 'One Life to Live' since I was a baby," said Snoop, who's set to perform 'Sensual Seduction' and 'Life of Da Party,' from his new album, 'Ego Trippin.' "My mama always had it on the tube in the crib growing up. The opportunity to change up the theme song and give it some of my flavor will make the show the 'life of the party.'" Read the full story.

Comedy Central Developing Snoop Dogg Cartoon

According to Variety, Comedy Central is developing an animated series centered around Snoop Dogg's life as a teen growing up in Long Beach, California.

"We've been looking to get into business with Snoop, who's always fantastic on our roasts," Comedy Central original programming/development president, Lauren Corrao, told Variety. "He's one of those people who truly crosses over between music and comedy."

Snoop has already had a great amount of success on the small screen, thanks to his reality series 'Snoop Dogg's Fatherhood.'

Flavor Flav Starring in New Sitcom

For those who just can't get enough of Public Enemy's clock-wearing hypeman, MyNetworkTV has tapped the rapper-turned-TV personality for a new sitcom entitled 'Under One Roof.' Flavor Flav will play an ex-convict who moves in with his wealthy, conservative brother in the 'Odd Couple'/'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'-type comedy series.

"I am real excited about my new sitcom 'Under one Roof,'" Flav said in a statement. "I want to thank MyNetworkTV for believing in your boy because we are about to blow this out of the water. I am about to take MyNetworkTV and make it MY network."

The comedy series is set to air this Spring. In the meantime, Flav fans can check out the rapper's third quest for love on VH1's 'Flavor of Love 3,' premiering February 11.

Mary J. Blige Shares Her 'Growing Pains' With Soap Opera

R&B diva Mary J. Blige just finished taping two performances for the daytime soap opera 'One Life to Life.' The show will feature Blige singing two tracks off her latest album, 'Growing Pains,' during a surprise birthday party for Starr Manning.

"It's absolutely amazing to be integrated into a soap I've watched since I was a little girl," said Blige in a statement.

There's also been rumors of rap star Snoop Dogg vying for a chance to pen and perform a new theme song for the soap. Fans can check out Blige on 'One Life to Live' on February 15 and 18.

Ice Cube, Microsoft Launch Online TV Network

Rapper-turned-actor-turned-director Ice Cube and Los Angeles-bred producer DJ Pooh are teaming with Microsoft to launch the first ever real-time online television network, UVNTV.com. "We are thrilled to work with Ice Cube and DJ Pooh, both whom have proven track records and have been at the forefront in music, film and television," said Microsoft executive John Case.

UVNTV -- short for U View Network Television -- will feature exclusive channels and content such as Cube's Hip Hop 24/7 TV and Snoop Dogg's Snoopadelic TV.

The site will also give users the opportunity to showcase their talents and audition to star in their own UVNTV program.

Donda West's Plastic Surgeon Walks Off 'Larry King'

After speaking out in an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Dr. Jan Adams -- the plastic surgeon who operated on Kanye West's mother, Donda West, the day before her sudden death -- appeared on CNN's 'Larry King Live' for a brief moment on Tuesday, before awkwardly and abruptly walking off the show's set.

"I have a tremendous amount of love and respect for the West family. They asked me not to go on. And I've said from the very beginning, I don't have a side in this," Adams said before removing his microphone and earpiece. "They are my side, and I'm going to respect their wishes. I'm going to apologize to you because I think I'm taking up your air time, but I will not be on the show and I'm not going to discuss any of that. I'm going to honor their wishes."

Adams' recent concern for the West family could be the result of a letter he received prior to appearing on the program advising him against discussing West's death.

"To the extent there are issues about even why he's here, why this is in the media, it relates to the relationship he had with his patient," Alan Tenenbaum, one of West's attorneys, told King. "So until he gets clearance from the family, I don't think it would be fair or right for him to talk about these things."

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Natalie Portman Learns the Soulja Boy dance

To prove that the Soulja Boy dance has some serious legs, actress Natalie Portman appeared on MTV's 'TRL' to promote her new movie, 'Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium,' and admitted that she wanted to learn how to do the dance. Luckily for Portman, Mr. Crank That was in the building and came onset to give her a quick lesson.

The actress wasn't exactly a quick study, but did manage to follow along while Soulja Boy bounced around the stage. Soulja Boy mania continues with the rapper continuing to dominte the Top 11. Check out this week's Top 11 Show.

Snoop Dogg and David Beckham Team Up for Movie

To prove the old adage "you can't judge a book by it's cover," Snoop Dogg recently disclosed possible future business ventures with his new BFF, David Beckham.

"No one would have thought me and my boy David would have anything in common -- we come from separate worlds," Snoop told the Mirror. "But he has the dollars at his disposal and we're talking about putting our money together to do a movie. It's incredibly exciting."

"We both love fashion, too, and we might even do a fashion label as well. I think he got his idea to have cornrows in his hair from me, which is great," he added.

Actually, the unlikely pair have a lot more in common. The soccer star has been teaching the Doggfather's kids how to play football, Beckham style.

Fans of the rap star and soccer phenom can check out the soccer lesson, which was filmed by E! Entertainment television for an upcoming reality series starring Snoop.

Coolio Snags Reality Series on Oxygen

Coolio will star in Oxygen network's upcoming reality series, 'Coolio & the Gang,' which will feature the former rap star -- most commonly known for the hit 'Gangsta's Paradise' -- as he tries to juggle life as a single father.

"Oxygen likes to rewrite the rulebook for women and women's programming, and this show has a lot of inherent female appeal," Debby Beece, president of programming and marketing at Oxygen, told the Hollywood Reporter. "Coolio is a single dad raising kids, and it's got a lot of unconventional parenting aspects to it. He wants his kids to do as he says, not as he does."

'Coolio & the Gang,' which Coolio co-executive produced, is set to air in the spring.

Jay-Z Becomes a 'Storyteller' for VH1

Jay-Z is the latest artist to be featured on 'VH1's Storytellers.' The program, dubbed 'Jay-Z: Life of an American Gangster,' filmed in the rapper's hometown of Brooklyn, New York, will feature commentary from the rap star as he performs tracks off his upcoming album, 'American Gangster,' due November 6.

"This is what would have happened if I hadn't become Jay-Z," Hova said at the taping before launching into tracks off his new project. Inspired by the film of the same name, Jay-Z announced his plans to record his first conceptual album despite already being pegged for the movie's soundtrack. The film, starring actors Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe, and rappers Common, T.I. and RZA, hits theaters November 2.

"It was like I was watching the film, and putting it on pause, and giving a back story to the story," Jay-Z said. The special episode premieres on VH1 on November 8.

Pharrell to Produce Reality TV Show

The multifaceted Pharrell Williams and the Neptunes, have made an indelible mark in the world of music production. Crafting hits like Nelly's 'Hot in Herre' have won the duo three Grammys. Now, Pharrell is looking to add television producer to his resume with the upcoming ABC project 'Limelight.'

"This project reminded me a lot of my own life growing up, " the N*E*R*D singer told Variety of the drama, which will focus on talented students at a NYC performing arts school. "Coming from a different environment where we stuck out for having abilities that we later learned, after attending a school like this, were actually gifts and talents."

Fellow 'Limelight' producer McG seemed thrilled about the 34-year-old talent's involvement in the show. "Pharrell is the ultimate embodiment of credibility in this space," he said. "He attended a performing arts high school and went on to become the most prolific producer of our generation."

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