Underwear Bomber Pleads Guilty

Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, also known as the underwear bomber pleaded guilty to his 2009 crime on Christmas day. The Nigerian attempted to blow up a Northwest Airline Flight (flight 253), but failed after the bomb didn't go off properly. He went before Judge District Judge Nancy Edmunds, where he pleaded guilty to all 8 felony counts and faces life prison. His charges includes conspiracy to commit an act of terrorism, attempted murder, and attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction.  

underwear the bomber was wearing on the flight

Abdulmutallab admitted to the government that he was working for an American Muslim cleric by name of Anwar Awlaki, who ran an Al Qaeda group before being killed by the U.S and Yemen. The underwear bottom is set to be sentenced next year January 12. 

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Royce Reed Says NO! To Season 4 Of BBW

While many of us are waiting for the return of Basketball Wives on VH1, we may not even see a fourth season of the show. Royce Reed announced on her twitter that she is not returning to the show for a fourth season.

"Good Afternoon! as of right now I have decided NOT to return for Season 4 of BBW due to artistic differences. Tings may change, but as of now, No!"

 A little after her tweet, her former Basketball Wives cast mate Tami Roman replied to the tweet, pointing out that others may not return as well.

"Well ok @Roycelr don't be surprised-several others may follow..."

Now remember, last month Evelyn Lozado expressed that she would not sign on to do anymore shows (which may also include bbw).

"Just wanted to say that I won't be on Twitter for a while. Going 2 possible delete my account & I won't be signing on 2 do anymore shows"

There is a possibility that Royce stating "artistic differences" can in fact be about financial differences. According to Page six, who ran a "Just Asking" piece stated:

BET Hip-Hop Awards 2011 Performances And Cyphers

Last night, 2011 BET Hip-Hop awards premiered at 8 pm. The award show took place last week in Atlanta Civic Center in ATL, where the best of best in the hip-hop industry. The show opened up with Young Jeezy dressed in an all white ensemble as he performed his single "F.A.M.E." Later in his performance, he brought out The King "T.I," who was recently released out of a half way house. DMX later hit the stage with his long time friend Swizz Beatz and performed a couple of his hit songs. MMG was joined by El Debarge to perform "That Way" and "I'm A Boss." LL Cool J was given the "I Am Hip-Hop Award," which was presented by Nelly. 

Other hip-hop artists that hit the stage were Wiz Khalifa, MMG (Rick Ross, Wale, and Meek Mill), and Lupe Fiasco. This year's Cypher was on point. Artists like Ludacris, 2 Chainz, Wale, Big K.R.I.T, Lady Of Rage, B.O.B, Estelle, and even gospel rapper Lecrae joined other rappers in the Cypher with Dj Premiere on the turntables. 
Check out the performances from the Hip-Hop Awards here

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New Music Video: Kelly Rowland Featuring Big Sean "Lay It On Me"

Last month, we shared a couple of photos from Kelly Rowland's behind the scene video shoot of "Lay It On Me." Well, Miss Kelly has finally released the final product of the video. She is giving us some sexy moves in her exotic new music video, which features rapper Big Sean. The R&B singer just released the music video via twitter about an hour ago. The track is off her album "Here I am" and was produced by Hit-Boy. Kelly is seen showing off her sexy/seductive dance moves in a couple of one piece outfits with a group of sexy men surrounding her.

Check out the music video below: