Claim: Ellen Degeneres Is Mean

The National Enquirer alleges that the TV host and comedienne Ellen DeGeneres is secretly mean though she projects a different image on camera. Though this isn't the first time the Enquirer has peddled false stories about Ellen, it does raise a question why the tabloid has focused on tearing the comedienne's image down.

Read the rest of the report after the cut

Nick Cannon Scores Brownie Points With Mariah, Gets Her Diamond Bracelet For Her Birthday

Mariah Carey celebrated her 44th birthday on Thursday March 27,2014 just days after her hubby Nick Cannon went on radio to brag about the famous A-list ladies he had smashed. To make up for his gaffe Nick bought his beautiful wife a diamond bracelet with butterfly-shaped details on her birthday. As they say "diamonds are a girl's best friend", the bling may have quelled any issues that may have arisen cos Mariah revealed her bracelet on instagram with the words captioned

"Nick surprised me for 3/27 with a stellar diamond bracelet encrusted with 3 floating butterflies! I'm just happy he's here!!! #familytime #festivity,"

"I think she's happy..." Nick replied.

More pictures after the cut

Events This Weekend

Good afternoon TheBootNola nation!

It’s time for Events This Weekend. TheBootNola presents you with all the must buzzed about events and places in New Orleans to be spotted with your and family and friends this weekend.

Have fun!

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Hogs For The Cause New Orleans 2014
New Orleans is a place of rich cultural and food heritage. What better place to celebrate this heritage for a good cause than with the Hogs for the Cause project taking place at City Park on March 28 &29th, 2014. This music and food festival is aimed at caring for those affected with pediatric brain cancer.
Friday night at Hogs has been hailed as the "wildest, outdoor cocktail party in New Orleans." .
 
Be there today to give your support.

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees and his wife saw the movie Noah dressed in costumes.

 TMZ reports that Drew and his wife went to the see the movie Noah dressed up in costumes.


Drew Brees and his wife saw the "Noah" movie the other day ... IN COSTUME ... two by two.

The New Orleans Saints QB and his wife went to a screening of the new Russell Crowe flick by their home in San Diego ... wearing full bible regalia.

Brees -- known as one of the religious guys in the league -- even had a tin foil ax for good measure. 

Nick Cannon Talks about His Exploits With Famous Women

Maybe Mariah Carey is cool with it, but actor,producer and T.V personality Nick Cannon was recently interviewed on Big Boy's Neighborhood. When asked to name five A-list ladies he had smashed, he was quick to oblige.


His list include:

1. Mariah

2. Selita Ebanks

3. Christina Milian

4. Nicole Scherzinger

5. and Kim Kardashian



Is this tacky or sexing an A-list lady is such an accomplishment to name drop, what you think?

Read the rest of the story here



Source: HipHopWired

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU CAN'T HANDLE YOUR LIQUOR (PHOTOS)

She came out looking timelessly elegant and after a few drinks see what happens next

Model of the Day

Meet Keyanna, a redbone goddess who enjoys fashion and loves being glamorous in front of the camera.

More pictures after the cut.

Casting Call for Movie Ebb Tide

“EBB TIDE”, a film by Universal Pictures, needs thousands of background actors for a major motion picture shooting this summer in New Orleans. It features Jake Johnson, Chris Pratt, and Bryce Dallas Howard.
MEN, WOMEN, FAMILIES (ages 5 – 85) and MILITARY are needed to work as paid background actors.

Dates: Saturday, 3/29 ~ AND ~ Sunday, 3/30
Time: 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm both days
Location: Grace King High School Cafeteria
                    4301 Grace King Place
                    Metairie, LA 70002

Find more information here

Boosie now dating Deion Sanders' daughter

Fresh out of jail and in a fitting prelude to his next babymama, Lil Boosie waste no time hopping on that thang.Five years sure is a long time.

From Mediatakeout

Well we'd like to CONGRATULATE him . . . on his new LOVE. No it's not one of his 10 or so BABYS MAMAS. Boosie got himself a young SOCIALITE CHICK. According to MediaTakeOut.com's TOP SNITCHES, the rapper is dating Deiondra Sanders . . . daughter to NFL star Deion Sanders.
And it looks like she just broke the news to her dad last night. Hopefully he takes the news as well as WE DID

Chris Brown: Inmates Diss Him In Jail For Hitting Rihanna

Hollywood life reports that Chris Brown is being derided and scorned by inmates for attacking Rihanna.
 
“One inmate said in passing ‘you a b***h for hitting Rihanna,’” a source close to the situation exclusively reveals to HollywoodLife.com. Chris is doing his best not to listen to the banter, however, it does make him “extremely upset” when he hears such sentiments.
On top of all that, Breezy isn’t getting any respect in jail. He gets no street cred in his orange jump suit and some fellow inmates think he’s a wannabe rapper, the source also says.

Breakdown on the Highrise I-10W

It's about two hours after the sun ascended
You've whistled through Michoud and Bullard heading west
Imagined that fresh soothing brew of coffee as you contemplate stopping at Starbucks
Even relished the thought of a delicious frittata
Gleaming in smiles you coast towards the Central Business District
And there you see it, the same ole hermetic highway leading up to the Highrise
That lambent dream snatched away from you, morning after morning
Scores of cars tucked bashfully against lane-hopping drivers
And 18 wheelers rudely farting motor fumes in the heavy-eyed face of work-bound drivers
It's definitely gonna be a long day
Wishing you could evanesce to your cubicle defies all realities of life
In disconsolate disbelief,
there has been a breakdown on the Highrise I-10W

Meet Geeky Wacky Entomologists (GWE) from the Audubon Nature Institute

Car show/Lil Boosie concert canceled

A county in Mississippi cancels a Boosie concert due to contract dispute between the promoter and county officials.

PASCAGOULA, Miss. -- An attorney for a spring break promotion group say they are still hoping to host a Lil Boosie rap concert at the Jackson County Fairgrounds despite a contract dispute with Jackson County.
On Tuesday, the county canceled a contract to rent the fairgrounds next month because they say the group made no mention of a concert. County Administrator Brian Fulton said the rental contract negotiated earlier this month was for a car show.

Event: Women Wine & Wealth 2014

Calling on all ladies. You're invited to Women Wine & Wealth 2014- an empowering educational experience for locals in New Orleans hosted by women for women.

This event is focused on enriching your senses & expanding your knowledge on certain wealth topics every woman should know while treating your taste buds to delicious wine of your choice.
 
 
At this event, you can ….

• Have three wine tastings
• Access a fun and exciting photo booth
• Take home a glass of your favorite wine
• Get a ticket to participate in an educational wealth management game show where you will learn the 4 steps that will help launch you towards financial freedom

 
Attendance is $10. All ticket sales benefit the Metropolitan Center for Women & Children; a center that helps those who have suffered from domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and/or human trafficking.
 
Date: Thursday 27th March 2014
Time: 6PM – 8PM
Venue: Martin’s Wine Cellar, Metairie,LA

Kevin Gates at Howling Wolf

Everywhere Kevin Gates goes, the party follows. Get ready to hang out with one of your favorite rappers. On tipsy Thursday, Kevin Gates will be in the building at the Howling Wolf.

Be there!

Date: March 27,2014
Time: 9pm
Venue: Howling Wolf
Tickets: $30

T.I. Lands Role In 'Get Hard' With Will Ferrell And Kevin Hart

Filming for 'Get Hard' began in New Orleans last week on March 17,2014 and is set to be released on March 27, 2015.We know of Kevin Hart, we know of Will Ferrell, T I too?


Tip will put his comedy shoes on for his new role.

T.I. gave fans a taste of his comedic acting chops in last year's "Identity Thief," and the Atlanta native is about return in a major way.
The rapper is set to join comedy heavyweights Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart in the upcoming "Get Hard," according to Deadline. The Hustle Gang head has been cast as Joaquin, Hart's cousin in the film, which tells the story of Ferrell's millionaire character preparing to head to prison with the help of Hart.

NCIS Unveils its New Orleans Spin-off Today

Another tv series to add to your must watch list today and tommorrow!

This Tuesday at 8/7c, CBS’ NCIS kicks off a two-part trip to New Orleans, where it will introduce viewers to another team — one headed up by TV vet Scott Bakula — and hopefully pave the way for a new spin-off to premiere this fall.

BUKU Music and Art Fest

The 2014 Buku Music and Art Project at Mardi gras world was an awesome arts and music experience with star studded performances to include Nas, Pusher T, Zed, David Guetta, Dxxxy, Gravity A, School boy Q, Young and Sick, Tyler the Creator, Chance the Rapper, Thundercat and lots more. 

Check out the photos

(Viewer Discretion 18+) Pamela Anderson Poses Completely Nude

You've likely seen Pamela Anderson nude before, but probably never like this.

The former "Baywatch" star made a career out of bouncing along beaches in that iconic red swimsuit and stripping down for the pages of Playboy. But at the age of 46, the mother of two is rocking a platinum pixie cut and posing for photographer Sante D'Orazio for some NSFW photos in French magazine Purple.

More after the cut

New Video: Lil Bezel- All By Myself

"ABM is da movement, but we not a game.We're just da freshest ghetto kids gettin a lotta change"


Lil Bezel premiers the official video for  – “All By Myself“.

Dmx Interviews DeeDay In New Orleans 2014

Breaking News: China Reports New Image of Debris for Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370

 

KUALA LUMPUR/PERTH, Australia  - China said on Saturday it had a new satellite image of what could be wreckage from a missing Malaysian airliner, as more planes and ships headed to join an international search operation scouring some of the remotest seas on Earth.
The latest possible lead came as the search for Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 entered its third week, with still no confirmed trace found of the Boeing 777 or the 239 people on board.
The new potential sighting was dramatically announced by Malaysia's acting transport minister, Hishammuddin Hussein, after he was handed a note with details during a news conference in Kuala Lumpur, scooping the official announcement from China.

Model of the day

Meet the special hottie of the day Erie Samone. Erie is a NOLA native, recent nursing grad from (VSU)Virginia State University who also dabbles into modelling. 






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August Alsina Releases ‘Testimony’ Track List

R&B star, August Alsina releases his debut album Testimony on April 15th which is currently available for pre-order on iTunes. Coming in at 13-tracks (15 if you count the bonus tracks--------His Trinidad Jame$-assisted hit “I Luv This Shit” is included as a bonus track, along with “Numb” featuring B.o.B and Yo Gotti.), the 21 year old shares his tale of struggle, hustle, and survival thus far.

See the tracklisting below.

Testimony Tracklisting
1. “Testify”
2. “Make It Home” feat. Jeezy
3. “Right There”
4. “You Deserve”
5. “No Love”
6. “Porn Star”
7. “FML” feat. Pusha T
8. “Grind & Pray/Get Ya Money” feat. Fabolous
9. “Ghetto” feat. Yo Gotti
10. “Kissin’ On My Tattoos”
11. “Ah Yeah”
12. “Mama”
13. “Benediction” feat. Rick Ross
Bonus Tracks
14. “I Luv This Shit” feat. Trinidad Jame$
15. “Numb” feat. B.o.B & Yo Gotti

Want a Bigger Butt? Then Sit Down--Scientists Reveal

Some ladies risk their lives on fake butt injections, enhancement creams and even surgery to enhance their derriere. A study by scientists in Tel Aviv University show that sitting down for long hours does cause a fatty backside.

When people sit down for longer hours fat cells in their buttocks expand by up to 50%.  This makes their bottoms appear rounder and larger.

They revealed that 'Cellular expansion' plays a key role in fat production because the pressure on cells causes them to increase in size by 50 per cent.Fat cells exposed to sustained, chronic pressure - such as what happens to the buttocks when you're sitting down - experienced accelerated growth of lipid droplets, which are molecules that carry fats.
'Contrary to muscle and bone tissue, which get mechanically weaker with disuse, fat depots in fat cells expanded when they experienced sustained loading by as much as 50 per cent. This was a substantial discovery.'

Elizabeth Raine Wants You to Pop Her Cherry For $400,000

A 27yrs old medical student Elizabeth Raine is auctioning her virginity online for at least 400stacks to help pay her medical school bill. In the pictures she released, Elizabeth has her face covered but showcases her body for interested men to ogle. The bid starts on April 1st, 2014.

Read more from her website

"The concept does not offend me, it is a unique opportunity for excitement and growth, and I need not mention the nice financial bonus. So you see, how could I deny myself this experience only because of the diverging beliefs of others? If I did, I would just feel like a coward, and this I am not" — Lizzy Raines

More below.....

Haute Trends from Emerging Designers at the 2014 NOLA Fashion Week

It's official, the NOLA Fashion week is now turnt up. The Fashion Week which kicked off on March 14th will be ending on Saturday March 22, 2014. TheBootNola is excited to showcase some of the designs and trends. The ladies came out looking captivating and glamorous as ever, from the side walk to the cat walk. Two names to watch out for are emerging designers Annie Etzel and Maddie Louviere. We will let their works speak for them.


Annie Etzel

Andi Eaton at the 2014 NOLA Fashion Week

If there is one thing Andi Eaton knows how to do apart from making amazing clothes & gathering fashionable people together; is to put on a show.

 

This year at the 2014 NOLA Fashion Week Andi gathers fashion enthusiasts, designers, buyers and media members for the unveiling of her new collection at Hazel & Florange. Check them out.
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Lil Wayne Talks Carter V

Lil Wayne says that he is taking a new artistic approach on his forthcoming Tha Carter V.
“I’m more careful about what I’m doing and trying to be more careful about what I’m saying and things like that,”Lil Wayne says during an interview with MTV. “There were times where I didn’t care. It’s not that I didn’t care. It’s just that I knew that I had people above me or around me that was gonna make sure whatever I said or shouldn’t have said or whatever I did or shouldn’t have did.

Behind The Scenes "This Is Battle Rap".....GUDDAVILLE

Events this weekend

It's that time again for Events this weekend. We know this came a little bit late but we wanted to compile a full list that will make your weekend a sure blast.

TheBootNola humbly presents to you the hottest places, venues and hangouts to be spotted in this weekend.
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Buku Music & Art Project 2014
The anticipated music and art festival featuring some of most talented artistes like Nas, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and Schoolboy Q, will finally take place this Friday and Saturday at Mardi Gras World. There will be 71 acts total on indoor and outdoor stages, local food vendors and custom-made art installations.

Date: March 21 to March 22, 2014
Time: 2pm to 2am
Venue: Mardi Gras World

Mardi gras Indians Step out on St Joseph Night

Under mild skies, the Mardi Gras Indians donned their suits and took to the streets Wednesday (3/19) for their most important event this side of Fat Tuesday.The St. Joseph's Day celebrations, which also include this coming weekend's Super Sunday parades, are traditionally the only times that Mardi Gras Indians appear in their full regalia outside of Fat Tuesday. With all of the Catholic Italians celebrating this holiday in the streets, the Indians were able to blend in and celebrate as well.

Popeyes Drive-Thru Singer

Popeyes Drive-Thru Singer: You know how you just hate to go through a drive-thru. Well, there's a drive-thru in New Orleans where customers love to line up. Some go even when they don't need food. WGNO News with a Twist features reporter Wild Bill Wood introduces you to the Popeyes Drive-Thru Singer Cynthia Carter.



Watch the video here

Source: WGNO

St. Joseph's Night In New Orleans 2014

St. Joseph's day is another day the Indians celebrate in New Orleans. It used to be a day of settling scores between tribes but thanks to Tootie Montana it's now a day of celebrating the culture.

New James Brown Movie 'Get On Up'

This is a movie centered on the music legend and godfather of soul, James Brown. It features key moments in his life, his great songs and is set to be released on August 1,2014. Sure it's going to be a box office hit.

President Obama Shops for Daughter

Awwww, how nice for the POTUS to do for his daughter.

On another note, notice how giddy the store owner looks.....hmmm.

Anthony Davis Can Now Legally Drink

Anthony Davis, wearing what appears to be two separate button-down shirts stitched together, celebrated his 21st birthday on Tuesday (March 11,2014). Yes, he is only 21. It’s terrifying he’s this good this young.
Anyway, Davis had a party on Monday night, and joining him to celebrate were a bunch of Olympians including Lolo Jones, because apparently every great athlete is friends with one another.
Joining Davis and Jones were Richard Thompson, a sprinter from Trinidad and Jaysuma Ndure, a Norwegian sprinter.

More photos after the cut

Nikki Minaj Shows of Bikini Body

The YMCMB Barbie; Nikki Minaj took these bikini photos while on vacay in Mexico and shares it with her fans on instagram.

    

Big Baby Takes home at least 3 chicks from club

 

TMZ caught up with former LSU player Glen 'Big Baby Davis outside a club in Los angeles with chicks trooping in left right and center into his SUV. 

Read the rest of the story here 


Source: TMZ

9ine Ward Stand up!!! Rap Battle BC Vs Hemi

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Come get ya mama (III): You Chose The Wrong Bitch! (2014)

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Kidd Kidd & Rich The Kid - "Gods Plan" In-studio

Though the track has already been released, this is the studio version of Kidd Kidd & Rich the Kid's God's Plan

Audition for new Will Ferrell & Kevin Hart movie -Get Hard

Are you a talented actor in the New Orleans area? Are you ready to be part of one of the best, funniest comedies coming out next year? Glorioso Casting. Gary Sanchez Productions is currently seeking male 18-64 of age of African American/Hispanic descent for a role in the movie Get Hard.
 
The movie promises many laughs with the headlining comedians Kevin Hart and Will Ferrell. For more information contact Backstage.  
 
 
Casting notice expires: March 18, 2014


Source: Backstage

New Track, Moment by Lil Wayne

This a new track from Lil Wayne's titled ‘Moment’ from the Young Money album Rise Of An Empire. The album comes out tommorrow March 11th, 2014

A Welcome Home Dinner at The W for Lil Boosie

Last night Atlantic Records hosted a private dinner to welcome Lil Boosie home. The Dinner took place in the private dinning room of Zoe at The W in New Orleans.





More pictures after the cut

The Extra Millage on Audobon

Nola Defender reports that the Audobon Nature Institute is requesting 4.2 mills for the next 50 years beginning in 2015. "For the next 50 years?"......exactly the sentiments of many.

Do you think this a move to tighten and solidify the grip on a percent on your property tax or clearly in the best interest of the city's economic benefits on tourism?

You decide. Your vote on March 15, 2014 may guarantee or forstall this move.

Secondline with Keeping it Real Social Club

Yesterday, the Keeping it Real Social Aide and Pleasure Club held a parade in the sixth and seventh wards of New Orleans in celebration of their 10th year anniversary. More pics after the cut .

Conference on College Graduation Rate For Black and Latino Males

Dillard University will be holding a discussion panel at 8:30 this morning addressing measures at which Louisiana can improve the graduation rates among black and Latino males for two- and four-year degrees. The conference will be held at Dillard's Professional Schools & Sciences Building at the university campus and will end at 11.30am.
 
 

According to Walter Kimbrough; President of the university

".......men of color — tend to disengage from college life and the institutions they attend more easily than women. While there isn’t much that universities can do to counteract the societal dysfunction that surrounds many black males before they enroll, they can institute programs and policies that prevent male students from checking out"
 
 
Source: New Orleans Advocate

Patti LaBelle, Trombone Shorty and Rebirth Brass band at Zulu ball 2014

Check out the video of Patti LaBelle singing gracefully at the Zulu ball. Of course, Trombone Shorty and Rebirth don't disappoint us one bit.

 

 

[18+only] Popeyes Crew Member and Manager Gettin it in

Pics after the cut.......

Dear heavenly grease gods of chicken and Cajun Fries. We come to you today not bothered that this (expletive) doesn't have on her uniform pants clearly in violation of Popeyes Company policies;but I asked for strawberry jelly and they put grab in my bag. French fries Farrahkan I pray you don't let popeyes turn into (expletive) as this is the only place I get my chicken from. There is nothing wrong with back shots but I never asked

New Release, Kevin Gates ft. Menace – Mojo

 

 

In just one short year, New Orleans native Kevin Gates has done the seemingly impossible. He's managed to evolve from obscure regional artist with a cult-like following, to now being heralded as an industry best-in-show.

 

Mack Maine Talks YMCMB “Adopting” Young Thug.

YMCMB president Mack Maine speaks on Atlanta rapper Young Thug being “adopted” by the label, explaining that the relationship works on many different levels.

Boosie Drops Wartime Ft. Webbie

As fans rejoiced last week on his release from prison, Baton rouge rapper Lil Boosie waste no time putting out new material.
 

Kourtney Heart, The Soul Rebels Rock Soul Fest 2014

All roads led to the Audobon zoo earlier today. It was an afternoon of sensational performances as the gorgeous 'My Boy' singer; Kourtney Heart, The Soul Rebels and a host of others thrilled audience members to a Soul fest to remember. The show presented by AARP and proudly sponsored by The Bardell Company and Amerigroup is one of  New Orleans’ biggest celebrations of African American history.

The Newest Rapper to Reinvent NOLA Sound, Pell

Jared Pellerin, known to many as Pell is a young talented New Orleans artist with genuine passion for creating good music. This up and coming rapper whose style is a fusion of rap and southern singjaying is currently making strides in the music scene.

Reality Shows and Louisiana Leaders

Reality Shows and our leaders

Two things struck me as I flipped through the cable channels today:

1.The numerous reality TV shows on air- as there seems to be one for every celebrity and for every reason under the earth.

2.How little the enrichment and positivity I am actually getting.

One is hard pressed to find anything remotely related to viewing pleasure and even less so for educational/intellectual enrichment. Of course there are a couple of exceptions to the rule. But yes, for the most part they follow that rule of sheer entertainment. Anyway I digress, back to the idea of having some reality shows and linking them with our state leaders.

Best New Orleans Instagram Food Pics

Essence magazine recently invited their Instagram followers to share their favorite New Orleans dishes and I tell you I gotta stop at Deanie's tonite. Check out the pictures here 

Source: Essence

SchoolBoy Q "What They Want' ft 2 Chainz

Rappers and Strip clubs...........the famed Chef Menteur Hwy strip club (She She's) is used as a cross promotional platform in the video 'What They Want". See video after the cut

Lil Boosie Freestyles 'The Ride Home'

Recently released Baton rouge rapper Lil Boosie, couldn't wait to get home to start rapping. While in the car with his brother and manager, they recorded a freestyle video on an IPhone of the rapper spitting a few bars.

"Cash Money Wouldn't Sign me because I was a Drunk", says T-pain

T-pain the auto-tuned rapper gives some insight on why Cash Money Records has shyed away from signing him.
The rapper says"