Atlanta Woman Sues Cash Money Records In a Rape Case and Wins

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Lawsuit Against Cash Money Records Alleges Liability in Sexual Assault: MyFoxATLANTA.com

Woman Sues Cash Money Records After Alleged Assault: MyFoxATLANTA.com

ATLANTA - Silm and Baby appeared in court this week, to Face a lawsuit from a woman Claiming Cash Money Records was responsible for her getting raped.

A College Park woman is asking a judge to make a recording company responsible for an assault committed by one of its employees.

Nicole Westmoreland claims she was supposed to be given an opportunity to make a business presentation, but instead she says she was "exposed to illegal drugs and explicit sexual activity" before the act took place.

"I was followed into the bathroom, forced inside and I was raped," Westmoreland said.

She identified Alfred Cleveland as the man who committed the assault.

He told authorities when they took him into custody that he worked for Cash Money Records.

The criminal case has already been handled through a negotiated plea. Cleveland got jail time.

Attorney Charles Hodges has a civil lawsuit pending against the record company on behalf of the young woman.

Westmoreland claims she was offered $100,000 not to go to police, which she refused. She said the company threatened her life if she refused to drop the case.

“That if I didn’t drop it that they were going to kill me,” said Westmoreland in court on Tuesday.

Record company lawyer Jim Cox refuted that claim. The defense denies that Cleveland was an employee of that company; they claim he was a friend.

“I believe that Brian Williams and Ronald Williams had to know that the rapist was dangerous,” Westmoreland testified.

Westmoreland said the incident has forced her to seek treatment at a mental hospital after feeling suicidal. She is seeking unspecified damages.

Alley Boy EATS HIS WORDS Says 'He Didn't Diss T.I. & Jeezy

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Atlanta's Alley Boy says he's not dissing Tip or Jeezy, adding that he's "exercising the sport" and expressing how he feels.

Although Alley Boy recently made comments about T.I. and Young Jeezy on a mixtape track, the ATL rapper says he wasn't dissing them. The track in question is "I Want In" off of Alley's latest mixtape, Nigganati. The song features lyrics like, "Niggas claim they're fuckin' the city up, bitch, you a liar," a line many viewed as a shot at T.I.'s mixtape title, Fuck Da City Up. He also has lines that similarly allude to Jeezy. Still, Alley Boy has announced that he was just "exercising the sport" in a recent interview with Fader.

"I’m not dissing them," he explained. "I’m a street motherfucker. But we’re all rappers at the end of the day, so I’m just exercising the sport. It’s just me, freedom of speech. There’s a lot of fake shit going on in Atlanta. People put up a persona. For example, Jeezy says he’s the realest nigga in it. That slaps a lot of niggas in the face who feel like they real. Or T.I. being like, I’m the King of the South. Look at all the forefathers we had before him, like Scarface, 8Ball & MJG. That’s like a slap in their face, too. I’m just expressing how I feel and separating myself from everything else in Atlanta."

He then explained that he wasn't dissing T.I. or Jeezy musically. He also added that he might lose fans, but that he's willing to risk that.

"'I Want In' isn’t about hating on the music," he noted. "This is on some street shit. I’m not talking about the industry, I’m not talking about music. I don’t give a fuck. I might lose the support of people who don’t know me—they’ve got millions of fans. But I’m in a position where I don’t got shit to lose."

>>>If this dude is so 'street' so 'real' so 'raw' then he should stand by his words. don't switch it up in an interview? He can post videos of himself slapping another lame rapper, the dude with the duck on his face, but backslide on an obvious diss. Say yes, I believe Jeezy ain't the reallest and TIP ain't fucking up shit... If not shut up, ain't nobody lettin' you in. And y'all niggas is real funny, you can't be successful and street? As long as you broke, then you hood? Damn, y'all got some self hate issues to work out.

This dude is sooo fucking lame....he is clearly dissing T.I. with references to his Fuck the City mixtape, and he is either referencing Jeezy or T.I. with his quips concerning Motivation.....Way to backtrack Alley.....If you said it, stand behind it....throwing rocks and then hiding their hands...

Gabrielle Union Covers MIAMI 'OCEAN DRIVE' MAGAZINE!

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Gabrielle Union for Ocean Drive Magazine. The gorgeous actress rocked a gold fish-scale like dress for the cover of the Miami based mag, and she talked about why the MIA has become more of a home to her than any other place.

February 2012 issue of OCEAN DRIVE Magazine. And she revealed why keeping her home in L.A. that she bought with her own money is important. But why she still hates being away from Miami.

Pics and interview highlights inside...

The 39-year-old Good Deeds actress is revealing why she feels Miami is the only place she can truly be herself. And why she never thought about being a mother...but can envision it 5 years from now:

On getting sick when she's away from Miami:
"A week away is pretty much it for me. When I land in Miami, I feel like I've been holding my breath and am finally exhaling. I can breathe. I feel accepted, welcomed. I feel like I can be my true self, the woman I always aspired to be... More in Miami than any other place."

On keeping her house in California:
"[It has been] great because I have my own career and life elsewhere, I have a home I paid for with my own money, and I need to be able to nurture that as well."

On life with Dwyane Wade in Miami:
"D and I have a life together, too. I love my life in Miami, I can't imagine functioning without both, I love the design district, I love Midtown, I love what's happening downtown now. I can be at People's Bar-B-Que or Sustain or Prime One Twelve, and I'm comfortable. It's rare for me to feel that level of freedom. Miami represents joy for me."

On seeing a more diversely cast group of lead actresses:
"It's great for the other groups that are getting a chance to play more roles, and ideally, I'd like to think there were enough roles for everyone. But we are trying to get [filmmakers and producers] to consider that the doctor, a lawyer, even the lead could be an African-American woman."

On her career:
"I've been lucky; for the past year, I haven't really auditioned for anything; the parts I got were straight-up offers. I'm not so grand that I wouldn't audition. In fact, I wish I could audition more. There are a lot of people who won't give me a chance because I was in 'Bring It On' one thousand years ago. They don't think I can be more than that sassy sidekick. I guess they didn't see 'Cadillac Records' or 'Neo Ned.'"

On starting a family:
"I was never someone who thought about having kids – I mean, they're great in theory, but I never imagined having one [myself]. Maybe over the next five years I could wrap my brain around becoming a mother and what that would mean in terms of sacrifice and dedication. I don't do anything impulsively, so more toward the five years out than the one-year."

Marlo Hampton: GAY Slur, I ADMIRE The Gay Community!

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Marlo Hampton is sorry .Sundays night's episode of "Real Housewives of Atlanta" during a catfight with Sheree Whitfield,

Now, she's taken to her website to issue a long apology.

The utter foolery that was last night's South Africa trip episode of "Real Housewives of Atlanta" rasied many an-eyebrow. For one, the fact Sheree & Marlo were literally across the world fighting like 10-year-olds over ish like Marlo not getting invited to Sheree's friend's party (despite the fact the two are NOT friends) is just embarrassing. And secondly, dropping a gay slur, or any slur for that matter--just because you're mad--when you claim many of the people in that community are like family to you, is just odd.

Sheree mentioned that her friend was gay, after the girls asked if this was more than a friend to her. In the video above, when the uninvited Marlo got offended that Sheree didn't invite her to Sheree's friend's party, she went off.

Marlo's exact words: "Well anyway, that's why you don't have a man. Go and hang with them f*****s with your ugly ass."

As usual, Marlo used her gift of too much gab to apologize today and explain her actions. She expressed her disappointment in herself and stated she wants to continue to build her "strong relationship" with the gay community. Here's what she posted on her website:

It is with great disappointment in myself and sincere regret that I would like to issue to my friends, my most ardent supporters, and my followers, this statement:

I would like to offer from the bottom of my heart the fullest and most heartfelt apology for my recent use of an anti-gay slur. When I used this word, I was not mindful of the demeaning connotation that this has in the gay community. My speech was irresponsible, thoughtless and said with the intention of conveying anger rather than as a statement on my feelings towards the gay community as a whole.

My first action, after the incident was to contact my closest friend and assistant of 8 years and to confess what I had done, to express my sadness and regret, and to ask him for his forgiveness. I was devastated at the thought of having hurt or embarrassed him as well as any member of the gay community and relish this opportunity to publicly apologize. My friends have embraced me, supported me, withheld judgment of me and have meant a lot to me over the years. I would never abuse their kindness and friendship and would never want to hurt them or demean them in any way.

I applaud and admire this community for their triumph over a sometimes harsh, mean spirited society that discriminates and even violently attacks those who are different. These are obstacles that I relate to and that I have been inspired by them to overcome. I celebrate this community and am saddened by any indication otherwise, that my actions may have caused.

I look forward to continuing to build my strong relationship with you, my followers and supporters, and those of you who do not yet know me and my heart. I look forward to work to regain your trust, respect and your love which has so empowered me over the years. I also thank you for allowing me to address you personally and to let you know how deeply sorry I am.

With Love,

Marlo

Meanwhile, her friend and hairstylist Lawrence Washington, who also appears on "RHOA", tweeted last night:

Marlo and I have spoke about the comment she made 2 Sheree. There was no shade@ me personally. We r great friends and truly value each other. Marlo LIVES for the Kids!!! And so does Sheree! I love them both dearly!

Halle Berry, Oliver Martinez & Nahlat At The Beach

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Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez were spotted taking little Nahla out to lunch at the beach yesterday.

The L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services is recommending that 3-year-old Nahla go into counseling, mainly due to Gabe's alleged anger management issues.

The former couple is due in court where it's expected that Halle will ask the judge to prohibit Gabriel from having any contact with Nahla until after the investigation. Also, Gabe has asked for a restraining order AGAINST the nanny as he thinks she is making up stories in favor of Halle.

Oliver and Halle took Nahla to lunch at The Little Door in Hollywood yesterday.

The trio had a fun day at the beach. No shirt for her though?

Nick Cannon COVERS BLEU Mag "MAN OF THE YEAR" Issue

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Nick Cannon covers the newest issue of "BLEU" where he's named "MAN OF THE YEAR." S

Here are the highlights......

On romance and Mariah Carey

"Mariah and I are both hopeless romantics. We just made a pact to say that we want to be in this because we enjoy each other and we love each other...We want to be successful at being in a relationship; we want to have a good time."

On relationships

"A relationship shouldn't seem like something you have to work at; it is not a task. We always wanted a fairy tale relationship...and the drama that normally comes with it, we [can] do without."

On fatherhood

"I was built for fatherhood. I grew up in a family with a lot of kids...Ihave taken care of kids my whole life. As soon as my children were born, they became first and everything else became secondary."

On being a sex symbol

"[Being labeled a sex symbol] comes with the territory when being a solid husband and good father. Women find that kind of stuff appealing and sexy. Growing up, I was always the smallest kid in the school...I was the skinny and lanky dude...So I embrace [being labeled a sex symbol] now."

First Look: Madonna f/ Nicki Minaj & M.I.A. – ‘Give Me All Your Luvin”

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Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. join Madonna’s cheerleading squad in the brief teaser for “Give Me All Your Luvin’,” the first single from the pop queen’s upcoming album MDNA (March 26). A longer preview will air Thursday on “American Idol,” with the full video and song premiering February 3.

After months of chatter, Madonna has officially announced plans for her return. The pop queen will release her new single and video featuring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. early next month.

“Give Me All Your Luvin’” is the first single from the Material Girl’s 12th studio album MDNA, due March 26 on Interscope Records. The song was written by Madonna, Martin Solveig, Nicki Minaj, and M.I.A, composed by Martin Solveig and Michael Tordjman, and produced by Madonna and Martin Solveig.

It will hit iTunes on February 3, the Friday before she performs at the Super Bowl halftime show with the Young Money rapper and M.I.A. Cee Lo Green and LMFAO are also rumored to be on the bill.

The football and cheerleader-themed video for “Give Me All Your Luvin’,” directed by Megaforce, is inspired by Madonna’s Super Bowl appearance. A preview will air February 2 on “American Idol,” while the full video will premiere on YouTube the following day at 9 a.m. EST.

Happy 58th Birthday Oprah!

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Oprah Winfrey celebrates her 58th birthday.

It was a huge year for Oprah. Though her network got off to a slow start, she did end 25 years of her legendary talk show that turned many authors, inventors and ordinary people into millionaires and celebrities.

Putting phrases and words like "A Ha Moment," "walking in your truth," and "emotional integrity" into the everyday lexicon, she's helped shaped the way we live, think and speak.

Not bad for a little black girl from Mississippi. In the words of Maya Angelou from the last "Oprah" show....

"Oprah....loving....giving....caring. Oprah! Oprah! Oprah!"

Jim Jones Remakes Rihanna’s ‘Cockiness’

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If you thought Rihanna’s “Cockiness (Love It)” was scandalous, wait until you hear Jim Jones’ remix. Capo flips the pop star’s naughty Talk That Talk track for the fellas on “CockNSpit,” explicitly describing his sexual desires.

“I love it, I love it, I love it when you suck it,” he rhymes over the Bangladesh-produced beat, which features vocals from R&B singer Pure.

Big Sean Lets the Fur Fly in Park City

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Big Sean bundled up for the cold in a fur-lined jacket while taking the stage in Park City, Utah, during the close of the Sundance Film Festival. The stylish MC, who showed love to his city with a Detroit Lions leather hat, kicked off the weekend at Park City Live with his Finally Famous hits including “My Last,” “Marvin & Chardonnay,” and “Dance (A$$).”

Sean will embark on Trey Songz’ “Anticipation 2our” next month and plans to drop a 16-song mixtape prior to the release of his sophomore album this summer. “Im bout to drop a 16 song tape 4 yall,” he told his fans of the unnamed project, which will include original material and a track by J Dilla.