JAY Z, BEYONCE & SOLANGE ISSUE A STATEMENT ABOUT "TERROR IN THE ELEVATOR ATTACK"

Beyoncé, Solange, and Jay Z are ready to move on. The family is speaking out for the first time since video surfaced of Solange attacking Jay Z.

On Monday, TMZ released the surveillance footage and we previously reported, which shows Solange striking her brother-in-law in an elevator at the Standard Hotel in New York following the Met Gala last week.

After mounting speculation, the Carters-Knowles have released a joint statement to the AP addressing the incident.

“As a result of the public release of the elevator security footage from Monday, May 5th, there has been a great deal of speculation about what triggered the unfortunate incident. But the most important thing is that our family has worked through it. Jay and Solange each assume their share of responsibility for what has occurred. They both acknowledge their role in this private matter that has played out in the public. They both have apologized to each other and we have moved forward as a united family.”

 The statement continues, “The reports of Solange being intoxicated or displaying erratic behavior throughout that evening are simply false. At the end of the day families have problems and we’re no different. We love each other and above all we are family. We’ve put this behind us and hope everyone else will do the same.”

Speculation has run the gamut from Solange being bi-polar to Jay-Z cheating with his ex-business partner’s wife, but whatever the case we now know what the Carter-Knowles family has to say the situation now that they’ve issued a statement.

The Standard Hotel has fired the employee responsible for leaking the three-minute video, which was reportedly sold to TMZ for $250,000.

SHONDRA RHIMES NEW ABC DRAMA "HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER" STARRING VIOLA DAVIS TRAILER

Viola Davis’ new ABC drama “How to Get Away with Murder” will officially join the network’s Thursday night line-up when it debuts later this fall.

The Shonda Rhimes produced legal drama will air at 10pm, while “Grey’s Anotomy” has been moved up to 8pm and “Scandal” to 9pm.

The resulting line-up has produced for the first time in network history, a block of programming all from the same creator. ABC is apparently betting Shonda, who reportedly just signed an eight figure deal with the network, can help dig them out of their overall third place finish among the top four networks last season.

Word has it ABC is also betting on black women (sound familiar) and multi-ethnic casts to boost ratings. Apparently taking notes from shows like Sleepy Hollow and Elementary, the powers that be are looking to tap into a market they had previously chosen to underserve.

Nevertheless, I plan to support Viola’s first gig as a network lead, and hope to see more minority women taking the lead in future shows.
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Check out the first trailer for “How to Get Away with Murder” below and let us know what you think it looks good.

LUDACRIS TO HOST THE 2014 BILLBOARDS AWARDS

The Billboard Music Awards are about to get Ludacris. The rapper-turned-actor will preside as host of this weekend’s show.

This will be Luda’s first time hosting a major awards show, but he will be able to draw from past experience. The “Party Girls” rapper got his start as DJ “Chris Lova Lova” on Atlanta’s Hot 97.5.

This year’s BBMAs will feature performances from Miley Cyrus, Jason Derulo, John Legend, Shakira, Florida Georgia Line, Imagine Dragons, Lorde, OneRepublic, Pitbull, Ricky Martin, and more.

Presenters include Kelly Rowland, Jordin Sparks, Wiz Khalifa, Chrissy Teigen, and Shania Twain.

Jennifer Lopez will perform and be presented with the Icon Award, plus there will be a “world premiere experience” featuring the late Michael Jackson.

The 2014 Billboard Music Awards will air live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 18, at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.

NO LONGER ON THE RUN..JAY-Z & SOLANGE SPOTTED SHOPPING TOGETHER IN MANHATTAN ...FIGHT OVER RIHANNA?

Are the elevator chronicles coming to an end..looks like a truce has been made. Jay Z reportedly went shopping with his sister-in-law Solange Knowles on Tuesday, the day after a video emerged showing her viciously attacking him in an elevator, like we previously posted. 

The pair allegedly stopped by Mr. Flawless in midtown Manhattan, where they spent 20 minutes perusing women's jewelry, reports TMZ.

Sources told the website the duo showed 'no signs of strife' during the outing, and were shown around by the store owner, Greg Yuna, a.k.a. Mr. Flawless.

Jay Z, 44, and Solange, 27, reportedly tried nothing on and left the shop without buying anything.
According to TMZ, they didn't speak much when inside and 'browsed quietly'. Maybe he was trying to buy her a fight night gift? 

The alleged jaunt comes a day after a hotel surveillance video was leaked showing Solange - Beyonce's younger sister - lashing out wildly at her brother-in-law, with both her arms and her legs, while her sister stood beside them looking curiously impassive. 

The famous family were in an elevator descending from a soiree that followed the annual fashion fest at the Metropolitan Museum of Art last week. 

Now here's the tea According to the New York Daily News, the blazing row was sparked by Jay Z, who snapped at Solange when two of her friends tried to use his name to get into the starry after-party at The Standard hotel in Manhattan following the gala last week.

And it was when Solange demanded they leave that Jay Z said he was heading off to Rihanna's bash without Beyoncé', prompting Solange to hit out at him.

A source said Solange's pals 'wouldn't leave and kept name dropping Jay Z. They were pretending they were guests of his and not hers. Management went to Julius (Beyonce's bodyguard) and said there's a problem.'

Jay soon got wind of it and snapped at Solange, saying 'don't use my name'. This in turn prompted Solange to insist that she wanted to leave the bash.

On the way out, Jay said he'd be heading to Up & Down on West 14th Street, where Rihanna was holding her own post-Met Ball bash, a second source said.

Allegedly, the star said he didn't need extra security because Beyoncé was not joining him. The source said Solange, who seemed 'drunk and irritated', said: ‘Why can't you go home?' telling Beyonce: 'Why does your husband need to go to the club right now?'"

But Jay Z replied: 'You're one to talk', which sent Solange into a rage. Once inside the elevator, she started punching and kicking her brother-in-law - an attack that was caught on surveillance video and leaked to TMZ.com on Monday.

Ultimately, the rapper decided against going to Rihanna's party and he was seen getting into a separate car as Beyoncé and Solange left together. We are sure soon they will be issuing some type of public statement.

JENNIFER LOPEZ TALKS BIG BOOTY& SOLANGE/JAY Z FIGHT WITH ANGIE MARTINEZ

People have been chatting about J.Lo’s famous assets for years. She even has a Diplo-produced song called “Big Booty” on her upcoming album A.K.A. “It’s a fun song and it’s about owning everything about you and who you are and embracing that,” she explained.

While she’s known for her voluptuous figure, she’s been given a run for her money lately. “It is normal compared to the gargantuan [butts],” laughed J.Lo.

But she has no problem being outshined in the booty department. “I am so fine with it,” she said.

Jennifer Lopez has been working her booty off. Between her judging gig on “American Idol,” executive role at NUVOtv, and finishing her 10th album, the multi-talented superstar visited her pal Angie Martinez on Hot 97 to discuss her new music, big booty, and the Solange/Jay Z scandal.

J.Lo will return to her hometown of the Bronx to play a free concert on June 4, two weeks before her album release. Peep Video Below:

KELLY ROWLAND MARRIED, SECRET WEDDING IN COSTA RICA..BEYONCE & SOLANGE IN ATTENDANCE

Destiny Fulfilled now that the secret is out...Kelly Rowland has secretly married her fiance Tim Witherspoon, it has been revealed.
And the former Destiny's Child singer couldn't have looked happier as she was seen for the first time following the pair's low-key wedding.

Kelly was positively glowing in a shining yellow frock as she attended the American Ballet Theatre Spring Gala in New York City on Monday.

The 33-year-old singer was reportedly joined by pal Beyonce and her sister Solange for the big day. (The duo jetted off in a private plane after their Met Gala drama, where Solange physically attacked Jay Z in an elevator.)

"It was a quick, simple ceremony -- only around 30 people," a source tells Us of the nuptials.Beyonce took to her Instagram the same day to share a shot of herself in what appeared to be a bridesmaids dress, captioning the photo with a mere: "Good morning."

The "Kisses Down Low" singer confirmed the duo's engagement back in December 2013 during an appearance on The Queen Latifah Show. "He put a ring on it," she admitted, adding, "It's been a while. We've kept it very, very low -- for years, to be completely honest."

Rowland added he proposed on Skype! "It was so late -- we were just staring at each other," she said of the moment before he popped the question.

 The beauty, who was previously engaged to NFL football player Roy Williams, feels she has finally found the right person.

VIDEO: USHER PERFORMS ‘GOOD KISSER’ ON ‘THE VOICE’

 

Accompanied by his talented dancers, the R&B crooner wowed with his impressive moves while recreating the sexy music video, while his fellow “Voice” coaches Shakira, Adam Levine, and Blake Shelton looked on.

Chitty chitty bang bang. Usher performed his brand new single “Good Kisser” for the first time on Monday’s episode of “The Voice.”

Just last week, Usher revealed that Chris Brown will be featured on his upcoming album.

BOO GAZING: CELEBS OUT: JENNIFER LOPEZ, BEYONCE, MILEY CYRUS, SARAH JESSICA PARKER & MORE

What fight?: Jay-Z & Beyonce It almost seemed as though nothing had happened despite the incident occurring a week ago and news of it breaking just hours earlier. word on the curb Solange was seen arguing with fashion designer Rachel Roy before the MMA style elevator fight. More to come out on that story.

Dressed to impress: Top knot, Jennifer Lopez was dressed all in white as she emerged from her NY hotel on Monday to head to a business meeting.

The 35-year-old buxom beauty premiered her one-night only show, Coco & The Vanity Vixens, in an eye-popping bejeweled dress that flashed a hint of sideboob and showed off her curvaceous behind. 

Laz Alonso on the red carpet for the 2014 NBC Upfront for the new series, The Mysteries of Laura.

Tracee Ellis Ross attends the Legendary Style Soiree at Westside Cultural Arts Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

Jessica Parker twins were adorable in their pretty summer dresses as the temperature finally started to rise on the East Coast.

Sealed with a kiss! Miley Cyrus gets cheeky during a performance of her Bangerz world tour in Leeds, England.

99 PROBLEMS AND SOLANGE IS ONE! VIDEO SHOWS BEYONCE SISTER PHYSICALLY ATTACKS JAY-Z IN AN ELEVATOR

People in glass houses....All of social media is buzzing about a surveillance video that shows singer Beyonce standing by meekly while her sister, Solange Knowles goes HAM on Bey’s husband Jay Z in an elevator.  The video, which was obtained by gossip tabloid TMZ.com, shows Solange being restrained by Beyonce’s bodyguard, Julius, after Solo stepped to Jay Z and then punched him in the chest.

Solange is seen kicking the aging rapper who grabs her foot. Amazingly, Beyonce just stood there like this kinda shi**t happens everyday, and did little to nothing to stop the attack after Solange blacked out.

Beyonce either agreed with whatever set Solange off, or she's the kind that doesn't want to pick sides?  Now we know if Jay-Z would have hit her all the blogs would have went crazy, with he should be arrested.  Should Solange be arrested for assault? Or is this just family business?

The violence apparently took place after the trio attended the Met Gala in NYC last week. Beyonce, Jay Z and Julius were the only people in the elevator at the time of the incident.
Afterwards, Jay Z got into a separate car while Beyonce and her sister drove off together. It's unclear what triggered the fight.

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Jay Z PHYSICALLY ATTACKED by Beyonce's Sister Solange
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KIM KARDASHIAN BRIDAL SHOWER PICS, CIARA, RACHEL ROY & MORE ATTEND

Another day, another bridal shower for Kim Kardashian, the mother to North also mentioned that her nuptials, which will take place on May 24 outside Paris, won't be televised. 'We are not filming our wedding for Keeping Up With The Kardashians,' she added. 'You will see everything leading up til and after! (sic)'

The reality TV star added, somewhat ironically: 'Privacy is our main priority.' Guest included 

Radiant: Heavily pregnant Ciara was glowing in white as she attended the wedding shower, held at the Penisula Beverly Hills luxury hotel on Saturday.

It has been reported that the bride-to-be has managed to choose one special dress to wear for the magical moment when she says 'I do.' And fashion watchers are predicting that Kim is working with Lanvin designer Alber Elbaz.

Someone didn't get the memo: Kourtney Kardashian was the total opposite of her mother and sister, dressed entirely in black.

 Close friends only: Kim's pal Rachel Roy was one of the select few invited along to share her big day. 

BOO GAZING: CELEBS OUT: PADMA LAKSHMI, HALLE BERRY, RITA ORA, KHLOE KARDASHIAN , JESSICA ALBA , LIL KIM & MORE

Padma Lakshmi and daughter take a stroll on Mothers Day in New York City on Sunday.

Mother's Day treat: Oscar winner Halle Berry makes her way home with husband Olivier Martinez, daughter Nahla Aubry and infant son Maceo after being treated to brunch at popular West Hollywood restaurant Fig & Olive.

The beautiful mom of three gets hugs and kisses from her two youngest sons Jaid and Jax at the 102.7 KIIS FM's 2014 Wango Tango at StubHub Center in Los Angeles, California.

Christina Aguilera shows off her budding baby bump (and sky-high heels!) Saturday at KIIS FM's Wango Tango in Carson, California.

'Can't wait for my NYC Royal Baby Shower': Rapper Lil' Kim was thrilled to finally celebrate the impending birth of her first child with an extravagant baby shower held at New York's Broad Street Ballroom on Saturday.

23-year-old Rita was seen leaving the venue on Sunday wearing a scarlet red PVC dress with a cute red jacket and a gold crown.

French Montana and Khloe Kardashian attend a party at Compound, hours later, the duo was seen back at LAX quick turn around trip.