Lil Kim Gets Pissed When Asked About Nicki Minaj

Check out Lil Kim's interview talking about her new salon with The Morning Maddhouse on Power 98!! She gets pissed when Yasmin Young asks her a question A LOT of people want to know the answer to...is the BEEF with Nicki Minaj squashed??!?!

Tank Playing "Are You Smarter Than An R&B Singer" w/ Yasmin Young

Yasmin Young from The Morning Maddhouse on Power 98 tests R&B star Tank's common knowledge! Find out if Tank is Smarter Than An R&B Singer!! Log on to http://Power98FM.com!

Death Becomes Her: Thunder Road @ Carowinds

Kandi & Kim of RHOA Stop By The Maddhouse!

Part Un

Kim Zolciak and Kandi of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” on BRAVO stop by the Maddhouse to talk about their upcoming third season, their new music including Kim’s “Ring Didn’t Mean a Thing”, Big Poppa, and their dating lives…including Kim dating an Atlanta Falcons Player!

Part Deux

Kandi and Kim of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” talk more about dating outside of their race/tax bracket, the new song “Fly Above the Haters,” the worst gossip stories written about them, and their love-life along with Kandi’s celibacy!

Part Tres

The Lowdown for July 14, 2010

The Lowdown Audio

Christina Milian’s Dream Turns Into Nightmare
Whew, this right here is about to get ugly! Well I told you yesterday that pictures surfaced of The Dream all boo-ed up with his assistant and that his rep issued a statement saying they had been separated since late 2009. Well now clues have surfaced on Christina’s Twitter page that make a different statement! On June 29th, 2010, Milian asked followers to support Dream's new CD, Love King, saying, "Support my boo!" But after those pictures surfaced, her Tweets changed tones. On Monday she tweeted, "Whatever you think…believe it," and retweeted the statement, "I've officially lost my appetite." So I guess we weren’t the only ones that didn’t get the memo!



Are Will Smith & Jada Pinkett in Tom Cruise Control
Even though Will and Jada Pinkett Smith continually deny that they're Scientologists they are rumored to have attended a four-hour Scientology event with Tom Cruise over the weekend. Will has said in the past that he's not a Scientologist, just a student of religion. But I’m betting that they’ll be Scientologists within the next year!

Fans "Deface" Michael Jackson's Tomb
Even in death, Michael Jackson’s face needs some work! Well kinda…Authorities at Forest Lawn Cemetery are looking for people who have "defaced" Michael Jackson's tomb by writing things like, "Miss you sweet angel" and "Keep the dream alive."

Mary J. Blige is Being Sued
Mary J. Blige is being sued over her 2005 single "Take Me As I Am" by songwriters Jay Ballard and Kim Jones. They claim that Mary stole their 1995 song of the same name. Ballard and Jones want an accounting for all singles and albums sold, as well as royalties from income Blige and The Clutch received from using the track in any ads.

Don’t Lose The Faith
Faith Evans will release her fifth studio album, “Something About Faith,” on September 14th through her own Prolific Music Group. This is her first effort since 2005's The First Lady, which went gold.

I’m Yasmin Young and that’s the Dirty Dirty! For even more, tune in to The Maddhouse at 7:10 am on Power 98!

The Lowdown for July 12, 2010

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Did Michael Jackson Want To Duet With Bubbles?
Michael Jackson’s sister, LaToya Jackson, says MJ wanted doctors to operate on his monkey Bubbles' vocal cords so he could talk. She says Michael even spent big lots of money trying to get Bubbs to talk and even flew in a team of specialists from overseas. LaToya said, “(Michael) asked doctors, 'Can I give him an operation so that I can know what his thoughts are?'" Michael eventually dropped the idea because he as afraid the surgery would be dangerous for Bubbles.

LeBron's Alleged Father Dissed By Baby Brother
Leicester Bryce Stovell who filed a $4 million defamation suit against LeBron and his mother, Gloria James, claiming that they tampered with evidence proving that he is LeBron’s dad was dissed by his own brother! His younger brother, Junior Stovell, told TMZ that "something's a little fishy" about the accusations. Junior also says his brother “never mentioned anything about LeBron being his son until LeBron became the king."

Rihanna Cancels More Concerts
Rihanna has been forced to cancel three more stops on her “Last Girl On Earth Tour.” The canceled concerts are: Denver (July 15th), Atlanta (July 28th) and Indianapolis (August 3rd). Add that to previously-canceled concerts in Dallas, Phoenix and Seattle and Rihanna has nixed a total of six shows. LiveNation, who’s promoting the show, blames "changes in Rihanna's schedule." But insiders say it’s that ticket sales are bad!

Fan Causes Frenzy for Fitty
Drama popped off at a 50 Cent concert in Brazil this weekend. During one of Fitty’s songs, a fan jumped on stage and grabbed him and put him in a headlock. But Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks jumped in and got in a couple of punches and kicks on him until security pulled him backstage for quite possibly another ass whopping!



Breaking News: Lil Wayne Is Not A Human Being
Even though he’s locked up inside Riker’s Island, Lil Wayne has been staying busy…or at least appearing to be. Weezy will drop an EP, “I’m Not a Human Being,” on September 27, which happens to be his birthday.

Nicky Minaj Album Coming Soon
Speaking of Young Money, Nicki Minaj has announced a fall release date of November 23 for her anticipated debut, which remains untitled.

Young Jeezy Hitting The Streets Soon
Young Jeezy's fourth major label studio album, Thug Motivation 103, finally has a release date of August 31st after numerous delays. He recently shot a video for the lead single, "All White Everything."

Snoop Sued By Bassist Michael Henderson
Snoop Dogg and a few other West Coast rappers have been sued by legendary R&B bassist, Michael Henderson. He claims that Snoop, Goldie Loc, Kam and Mc Eiht illegally sampled his 1979 track “Riding” for the songs “Flashbacks” and “Hands on the Wheel.” He’s suing for copyright infringement, unfair competition and unjust enrichment. Snoop-a-loop just can’t keep out of trouble!

LaLa and Carmelo Tie the Knot
LaLa Vazquez and Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony finally got married on Saturday in New York. Guests included Kim Kardashian (LaLa’s BFF), LeBron James, Ludacris, Spike Lee, Justin Timberlake, Kelly Rowland and celebrity couple Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom. And of course, it wouldn’t be a celebrity marriage without being filmed for television… The wedding was taped for an upcoming VH1 reality show!

Martin Lawrence Gets Married
Martin Lawrence and his longtime girlfriend, Shamicka Gibbs, tied the knot. Celebrity guests included Eddie Murphy and Denzel Washington.

I’m Yasmin Young and that’s the Dirty Dirty! For even more, tune in to The Maddhouse at 7:10 am!

It's All About The Black Carpet

Rick Ross With The Maddhouse on Power 98

The Full Audio

CLT Book Club: The Rantings of Dani

The Rantings of Dani: A sometimes profound, oftentimes porous, and surprisingly prolific discussion of life's issues started as just the blogs of a mid-thirties woman finding an outlet for the feelings she had about her life. After encouragement from several friends and acquaintances, the idea of a book was born and over the next few months, the rantings turned into pages of the book you now hold in your hand.

Because her words were never intended to be a book that was open and available to any and everyone, Dani speaks in a manner that is unreserved, honest, and straightforward. So, if you have ever felt that you were all alone in a situation and that no one could possibly know just how you feel, pick up Dani's rantings, turn to any page you choose, and just read. Hopefully, you will be comforted in the knowledge that you are not alone in the things that life has seen fit to throw your way.

Book Release Party

The book release/signing party will be at Realeyes Bookstore on July 15th from 6pm-9pm followed by an amazing poetry showcase with Touch 1 Productions next door at The Wineup and a blazing after party! You can order the preorder the book through Realeyes or purchase online at www.barnesandnoble.com!

J. Cole Interview With Yasmin

J. Cole checks in with Yasmin from The Maddhouse!

Gucci Mane Interview w/ Yasmin

I was trying to say burrrr when I took the picture! LOL

Gucci Mane checks in with Yasmin from The Morning Maddhouse! Buuurrrr!

The Lowdown For July 1, 2010

Lloyd Clarifies His Statements About Chris Brown’s Performance
Lloyd has cleared up his comments regarding Chris Brown's performance on Sunday night's BET Awards. After a video surfaced after CB’s performance of Lloyd saying that he'd told Brown to cry, Lloyd released a statement saying, "I consider Chris a friend. He's been through a lot in the past couple years. I never told him to go on stage and cry. We spoke recently, and I told him as a friend that people hadn't really seen him be vulnerable about his situation last year [with Rihanna]. I thought he was holding back and needed to let that emotion out. Him crying at the BET Awards was real, I could feel it."

And real quick shameless plug: Lloyd will be at Summer Fest, along with Mystikal, Dorrough, and J. Cole…with more to be announced!

T.I. Got a Job & Promotion
T.I. is not only Remy Martin’s new spokesman, he’s also been named as a Global Creative Consultant. Tip will promote and has started working on Remy Martin's "Things are Getting Interesting" campaign. Remy Martin will help support Tip's K.I.N.G. Foundation, which helps low income families through community-oriented programs. "I’ve been a fan of Remy Martin for many years so I’m honored to be working with them as creative consultant," T.I. said. "And now after my trip to Cognac, I admire the brand’s genius even more. I’m excited about all the possibilities of this partnership."

Lil Wayne Sentenced In Arizona
An Arizona judge sentenced Lil Wayne to three years' probation yesterday following his 2008 for drugs. Weezy is set to begin his probation once he’s released from Riker’s Island.

Zoe Saldana's Engaged
Congratulations to Zoe Saldana, she has reportedly gotten engaged to her boyfriend of 10 years, Keith Britton.

Suge Hit with 3-Year Restraining Order
Elwood E. Chatman has been granted a three-year restraining order against Suge Knight after Suge allegedly threatened his life. The Los Angeles man accused Suge of sending eight men to his home to get him or kill him just one day after Suge was released following an incident in Gardenia, California. Suge has to stay 100 yards away from Elwood, his car, his home and his workplace for three years.

Jermaine Says Michael Would Not Be Happy About His Kids
Jermaine Jackson believes that his late brother Michael would not be happy if he knew about the new freedom his three kids have. Michael always wanted Prince, Paris and Blanket to stay out of the public eye, but now that they live with Katherine, they no longer wear veils in public and will even be attending school. "A lot of things he wouldn't like," Jermaine said to Hello! magazine. "He didn't want them to be all over the media, he wanted them to have a normal life, and it was hard with him so famous." However, Jermaine does believe that the changes are for the better. "They have to fit into society at some point, to become citizens... They're going to go to a private school with other kids and know what it's like to have a friend. Absolutely. It's the best for them."

Will.i.am's iPad Saved the Day
Will.i.am should be the next spokesman for the iPad. After someone stole $10,000 worth of goods out of his Bentley last week, will used his iPad's built-in tracking system, found the thief's location and forwarded it to the cops. The cops have recovered most of will's stuff but the thief is still on the run.

Chart Action
Eminem's Recovery is officially the best-selling album since 2008, having sold 741,000 copies its first week out, according to Billboard. Recovery is Em's sixth straight number-one album -- giving him the second most chart-toppers among rappers, behind only Jay-Z.

I'm Yasmin Young and that's The Dirty Dirty! For even more, tune in to The Morning Maddhouse at 7:10 am on Power 98!

Lloyd Interview With Yasmin

Long hair...don't care! Lloyd chops it up with Yasmin from The Morning Maddhouse on Power 98!! Ladies get ready! He'll be in Charlotte for Summer Fest on August 7!!

Dorrough Interview With Yasmin

Dorrough checks in with Yasmin from The Morning Maddhouse on Power 98! He'll be in Charlotte August 7, 2010 for Summer Fest!

Photos: BET Awards Weekend 2010 in LA

Ciara Checks in With Yasmin

Me & Hip Hop Pioneer Special Ed @ The Power 98 Studio