Earlier this week, news broke that 19-year-old WILBERT BAIN, brother of rapper, TRINA, was gunned down in their hometown of Miami.
Days after the tragic murder, reports have surfaced, confirming Miami police have a suspect in custody for the senseless shooting.
According to NBC MIAMI, 27-year-old ROB DOBSON was arrested by police officials and eventually confessed to the murder of his former friend.
DOBSON has since been charged with second degree murder.
Our sincerest condolences are extended to TRINA and her family.
Sadly, in 2012 many of our most beloved celebrities passed away in the most untimely manner, leaving many of us left with a great deal of sadness.
However, instead of mourning, Juicy would like to take time out to appreciate & celebrate the life and gifts, many of these late celebrities shared with us.
From the shocking death of actor MICHEAL CLARKE DUNCAN to world renowned superstar WHITNEY HOUSTON, we pay tribute to them, and list all the Juicy celebs this year who are gone but will never be forgotten…
Click inside to view gallery...The marriage of EVELYN LOZADA and CHAD ‘OCHOCINCO’ JOHNSON is finally, and legally, over. Yesterday morning, a Florida judge signed off on the divorce papers filed just a month ago.
JOHNSON’s attorney ADAM SWICKLE revealed that the hearing was “very quick” and “procedural.” It only lasted “three to five minutes” and neither CHAD nor EVELYN were present.
LOZADA, who is clearly ready to move on from the violent past with her ex-husband, tweeted “What a GREAT morning,” shortly before news of their finalized divorce broke.
JOHNSON is hoping to reset his career, and has admitted to currently taking anger management classes, in hopes to make a return to the NFL.
Let’s hope these two can peacefully move on with their lives – and that we won’t have to hear about them for a very very long time.
Actor, MICHAEL CLARKE DUNCAN, star of the hit movie, The Green Mile, passed away Monday morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
DUNCAN, who was hospitalized ever since his myocardial infraction on July 13th, never fully recovered fully recovered from his injuries.
Reps for, OMAROSA MANIGAULT, DUNCAN’s fiancee released a statement saying, “Manigault is grateful for all of your prayers and asks for privacy at this time. Celebrations of his life, both private and public, will be announced at a later date.”
DUNCAN was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in The Green Mile and worked as a bodyguard for WILL SMITH, LL COOL J, and NOTORIOUS B.I.G. before he got his start as an actor.
We send our deepest sympathies to the friends and family of MICHAEL CLARKE DUNCAN.
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CHRIS LIGHTY, founder of Violator Management, was found dead in his Bronx apartment of an apparent suicide.
LIGHTY began his career as a road manager for Boogie Down Productions and managed the careers of pioneering hip-hop group, A TRIBE CALLED QUEST.
In 1988, LIGHTY began working at RUSSELL SIMMONS‘ Rush Management, where he was responsible for securing endorsement deals and tours for Def Jam recording artists.
LIGHTY eventually branched out on his own and created Violator Management, where he managed the careers of: JA RULE, MARIAH CAREY, BUSTA RHYMES, FOXY BROWN, MARIAH CAREY, NAS, LL COOL J and many others.
Last September, Violator Management merged with Primary Wave to create Primary Violator management company.
News of LIGHTY’s death hit Twitter earlier today and was then confirmed by the New York Daily News.
According to the New York Daily News:
“Hip-hop mogul Chris Lighty died Thursday morning after he shot himself during an argument with his ex-wife inside his Bronx apartment, sources told the Daily News.
Lighty, 44 — a longtime manager of 50 Cent, Diddy, Ja Rule and Mariah Carey — put a gun to his head and fired after a spat with his former wife, Veronica, inside the South Riverdale apartment about 11:30 a.m., police sources said.
Law enforcement sources said Lighty — who divorced his wife last year — may have been dealing with financial struggles, including owing about $5 million to the IRS.”
We here at Juicy, send our sincerest condolences and deepest sympathies to the family and friends of CHRIS LIGHTY…
Click inside for more on the recent death of veteran hip hop manager CHRIS LIGHTY...Today the world celebrates what would have been legendary singer, WHITNEY HOUSTON’s 49th birthday.
HOUSTON’s amazing voice and unrelenting talent propelled her to the top of the charts with hits, “I Will Always Love You”, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” and “I’m Every Woman.”
Her incredible acting skills resulted in her being a well respected actress as she starred in, The Bodyguard, The Preachers Wife, Waiting To Exhale, and the upcoming film, Sparkle.
Throughout her career as one of the largest superstars in the world, WHITNEY HOUSTON lived a public and high profile lifestyle.
The world watched as the singer married R&B bad boy, BOBBY BROWN, became a mother to her only child, BOBBI KRISTINA, and battled with drug and alcohol addiction.
While WHITNEY HOUSTON’s tragic story came to an end on February 11, 2012, after a drug overdose led to an accidental drowning, she will forever be remembered for her angelic voice, skilled acting talents, and amazing spirit.
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Click inside for more...TAMEKA FOSTER and RYAN GLOVER, faced one of the hardest decisions that could ever be bestowed upon a parent, when they decided to take their 11-year-old son, KILE GLOVER off of life support over the weekend.
KILE was declared brain dead several weeks ago, after being hit by a jet ski driven by family friend, JEFFERY HUBBARD.
While family and friends of KILE GLOVER are mourning the tragic accident that unfortunately claimed KILE’s life, questions regarding whether or not legal action will be taken against HUBBARD has risen.
According to Georgia Wild Life, the 100-foot law “requires boat operators to slow to idle speed when they are within 100 feet of docks, piers, bridges, shorelines or people in the water.”
Because KILE was hit while on an inner tube and HUBBARD was driving a jet-ski, it is clear that HUBBARD was in violation of the 100-foot law.
Despite recent questions of the 100-foot law, there has yet to be any criminal charges filed against HUBBARD.
We send our deepest condolences to the families affected by this terribly sad situation.
By far, the WHITNEY HOUSTON tribute was one of the best moments of the 2012 BET Awards.
MONICA kicked it off, , as she opened the tribute with a soulful rendition of WHITNEY’s, ” I Love The Lord,” followed up by BRANDY with an high energy filled performance covering, “I’m Your Baby Tonight” and “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.”
However it was Nippy’s mother, CISSY HOUSTON left both audiences at home and in the venue in tears with the classic hymn, “Bridge Over Trouble Water.”
CHAKA KHAN ended things on happier note closing the tribute with an upbeat performance of “I’m Every Woman.”
Last night the 2012 Billboard Awards aired, and some of the top voices in the business came together to celebrate music.
One of the most poignant moments of the night, was the tribute to the late great WHITNEY HOUSTON.
Presented by WHOOPI GOLDBERG, both JOHN LEGEND, JORDIN SPARKSdid incredible covers of some of HOUSTON’s most cherished hits.
“I put myself completely, 100 percent onstage every time I perform,” SPARKS said of giving “everything” for her Houston tribute.
“It’s just very special. I feel very honored to be able to honor Whitney in this way and to sing one of her songs.”
BOBBI KRISTINA who accepted the award on her mother’s behalf was the most touched by the performance, and even broke down during the tribute.
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