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Marsha Ambrosius on falling in love with her husband: “I ran through sprinklers in the middle of the night

Dez Billups2017 was a landmark year for Marsha Ambrosius: She turned 40 and got married for the first time. Her marriage, and her daughter, both inspired her current album, Nyla.

As Marsha recalls, she fell in love with her husband, Dez Billups, in July of 2015 during the Floetryreunion tour. “I didn’t know that would ever happen to me,” she tells ABC Radio. “I ran through sprinklers in the middle of the night on a private residence like it was absolutely from a movie.”

One month later, Dez, a roadie, celebrated her birthday on the final date of the tour.

“He presented me with flowers and chocolate covered strawberries and a little gift on stage after the last song,” Ambrosius recalls.

After the singer became pregnant with their daughter Nyla in 2016, Dez shocked her by proposing at her baby shower, right after a video played in which he described how much he loved her.

“He’s elaborating on how he’s excited to be a dad and can’t wait for Nyla to get here,” she says. “How much he loves me. And, at the end of it he says, ‘There’s one thing I want you to be before you become the mother of my child,’ and when he said that, I was like, ‘Wait, does he mean be his wife?’”

Marsha was completely caught by surprise.

“He got on one knee and I just start sobbing. Could not stop crying,” she says. “He slipped the ring on my finger. It was just such an emotional moment. I can’t watch the video without crying. It was amazing.”

Now Dez and Marsha work and travel together. She’s currently opening for Maxwell on his 50 Intimate Nights tour, which continues through December 9 in New York City.

Meek Mill announces new album dropping this month

Mike Coppola/Getty Images for TIDALMeek Mill fans will have another reason to be thankful this holiday season: The Philly rapper announced that he’s dropping his fourth studio album very soon.

“The album coming this month,” Meek said Wednesday during a criminal justice forum event at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., according to Billboard.

The BET Hip Hop Award-winner posted an Instagram photo of himself on stage at the event and commented, “They really got me speaking to colleges. life crazy lol street knowledge.”

The album will be Meek’s first full-length project since his release from prison on bail in April. He dropped a four-track EP, Legends of the Summer, in August featuring Swizz Beatz, Miguel and Jeremih.

Meek is also featured on the single “Jefe” from T.I.‘s new album, Dime Trap

Keke Wyatt reveals new husband while slamming her ex: “You are toxic and…an emotional wreck”

Earl Gibson III/Getty ImagesKeke Wyatt has a new husband, and is slamming her former husband, calling him “toxic,” and “an emotional wreck.”

The former R&B Divas: Atlanta star married Zachariah Darring last month in Indianapolis. She found new love after her divorce from Michael Ford, to whom she was married to for seven years. Ford filed for divorce last year while KeKe was eight months pregnant and had a child suffering from cancer.

The 36-year-old singer says Darring is full of love, unlike Ford, who constantly complained about her.

“This man will never tell me, ‘Oh, I’m tired of dealing with you pregnant. I’m tired of dealing with you and this baby with cancer,’” Wyatt told TMZ. “Like, I’m not supposed to have emotional problems. My baby is on his death bed. A 14-year-old child laying in the bed dying, that I gave birth to? And I’m an emotional toxic wreck?”

Keke further slammed Ford and his new, unnamed woman.

“You are toxic, and you are an emotional wreck. How dare you, and I’m eight months pregnant with your baby that I didn’t ask for. That you wanted to give because you were horny. You go on with that little ugly, critter. That bat.”

Keke also revealed that her child that was suffering from cancer is a survivor and has overcome the disease.

Report: Young Thug back in jail following failed drug test

DeKalb County Sheriffs Office via Getty ImagesYoung Thug is reportedly back in jail in Georgia after testing positive for drugs.

The rapper from Atlanta was free on bail after being indicted in August on eight felony charges, but his bail was revoked Wednesday, according to The Blast.

The “Slime Language” rapper, born Jeffrey Lamar Williams, was charged with possession and intent to distribute crystal meth, hydrocodone and marijuana, as well as possession of amphetamine, Alprazolam and coedine, plus possession of a firearm, all stemming from an arrest in 2017.

Williams was also arrested in August for possession of a concealed firearm in a vehicle. He was celebrating his 27th birthday at his Slime Language mixtape release party at the Dave & Buster’s sports restaurant in Hollywood when he was taken into custody.

Drake pays tribute to late fan with embroidered “Scorpion” tour vest

Republic RecordsDrake is remembering one of his fans who recently passed away by embroidering her initial on his Scorpion tour vest.

The Canadian rapper had developed a friendship through the Make-A-Wish Foundation with a fan named Kay. Drake posted a photo of his vest with her initial “K” embroidered in gold, and commented, “Got you with me every night now @the.kaydiaries”

“Gonna miss you a whole lot,” Drizzy commented on Instagram just a few days ago with a photo of them together in her hospital room. “We built a genuine bond. You would text me and check on me while I was on tour and tell me positive things and share your dreams and goals.”

“I am crying in this pic but it was tears of joy cause we just prayed for you with your father,” he added.” I am sorry I missed your text on my birthday. That’s eating my soul right now, but you know how much I loved you and was looking forward to seeing you after tour.”

“I don’t know why I am writing this on IG,” Drake continued. “I just need to get it out cause it’s sitting heavy on my heart. Will remember you forever K!.”

This isn’t the first time Drake has developed a friendship with a fan who was hospitalized. In August, the “In My Feelings” singer visited Sofia Sanchez at the Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago to celebrate her 11th birthday. She was awaiting a heart transplant at the time. One week later, she underwent successful transplant surgery.

Birdman and Jacquees to drop “Lost At Sea” 2 album on November 16

Cash Money RecordsBirdman and Jacquees have collaborated again with their new Lost at Sea 2 album, which will be released November 16. The 14-track project is the follow-up to their 2016 EP, Lost at Sea.

The EP and album were inspired by an experience on Birdman’s yacht when the duo were literally lost at sea.

“This young man is the future,” the Cash Money Records co-founder says about Jacquees. “Lost At Sea is a vibe. It’s that Rich Gang lifestyle. The chemistry we had was right from the moment I met him. So, we did a full album this time, and we got three, four, and five already recorded.”

“He’s my little brother” Birdman continues. “I do believe he’s going to be one of the biggest artists in the game. When you listen to this, I want you to know that.”

Jacquees says working with Birdman allows him to explore different styles of music: “When we do ‘Lost At Sea,’ I get to flow different. People know me for R&B but can hear that rap in there with the R&B on this. What I love the most is I get to show everybody a different side of my artistry and what I can do.”

The video for their first Lost at Sea 2 single, “Presidential,” will be released November 12.

Here’s the Lost at Sea 2 track list:

“Presidential”
“Anythang”
“Free Game”
“One Way”
“Depend”
“MIA”
“I Got”
“GWSC”
“Easy”
“Go Harder”
“Greatest Ones”
“You”
“Up One”
“Show Me Something”

Mariah Carey, Missy Elliott, Dallas Austin & more nominated for Songwriters Hall of Fame

Getty Images North America via ABC/Kevork Djansezian/AMA2018Mariah Carey, Missy Elliott and Dallas Austin are among the nominees for induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame this June.

Missy is the first female rapper to be nominated, and she was thrilled with the news.

“I am Humbly Grateful to be nominated with so many other AMAZING writers Congratulations to all of them,” she commented on social media.

Two male rappers have already been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame: JAY-Z and Jermaine Dupri.

Missy’s solo hits include her platinum singles “Get ur Freak On,” “Work It,” “Hot Boyz,” and “WTF.” She’s also written for numerous stars, including Carey, Aaliyah, Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child, Mary J. Blige, TLC and Jennifer Hudson.

Mariah was involved in co-writing many of own hits, including “Vision of Love, “One Sweet Day,” “Hero,” “Always Be My Baby,” and “We Belong Together.”

Austin began his career writing for TLC, including their 1992 debut platinum single, “Ain’t 2 Proud 2 Beg.” He’s also composed songs for Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Lionel Richie, Janet Jackson, Boyz II Men, Chris Brown, Monica, George Clinton and Madonna.

A songwriter qualifies for induction 20 years after the first commercial release of a song. The nominees are split among “Performing Songwriters,” such as Missy and Mariah, and behind-the-scenes “Songwriters” like Austin.

The voting will continue through December 17 and the finalists will be inducted during a gala ceremony on June 13 in New York City.

Mayweather pulls out of Dec. 31 fight, says he ‘never agreed’ to bout

Kohjiro Kinno / ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — Floyd Mayweather Jr. won’t be stepping out of retirement in time for the New Year after all.

The 41-year-old retired boxer said in an Instagram post Wednesday that the fight between him and 20-year-old Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa that was announced earlier this week wasn’t going to happen, saying he “never agreed to an official bout.”

“I was asked to participate in a 9 minute exhibition of 3 rounds with an opponent selected by the ‘Rizen Fighting Federation,’ Mayweather said.

“This exhibition was previously arranged as a ‘Special Bout’ purely for entertainment purposes with no intentions of being represented as an official fight card nor televised worldwide,” he explained. “Once I arrived to the press conference, my team and I were completely derailed by the new direction this event was going and we should have put a stop to it immediately.”

The fight was set to be held on Dec. 31 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. Should it have taken place, it would have marked the second time Mayweather had stepped out of retirement. He last did so in August 2017 to face the UFC’s Conor McGregor, who he knocked out in the 10th round of the boxing match.

“I want to sincerely apologize to my fans for the very misleading information that was announced during this press conference and I can assure you that I too was completely blindsided by the arrangements that were being made without my consent nor approval,” Mayweather said.

“For the sake of the several fans and attendees that flew in from all parts of the world to attend this past press conference, I was hesitant to create a huge disturbance by combating what was being said and for that I am truly sorry,” he added.

Scoreboard roundup — 11/7/18

iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events:

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Detroit 103, Orlando 96
Oklahoma City 95, Cleveland 86
N.Y. Knicks 112, Atlanta 107
Miami 95, San Antonio 88
Philadelphia 100, Indiana 94
New Orleans 107, Chicago 98
Memphis 89, Denver 87
Utah 117, Dallas 102
Toronto 114, Sacramento 105
L.A. Lakers 114, Minnesota 110

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Washington 2, Pittsburgh 1
Nashville 4, Colorado 1
Anaheim 3, Calgary 2

TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
(20) TCU 66, CS Bakersfield 61

Meet the (soon to be) Johnsons: Michelle Williams says she'll give up her last name when she weds

Courtesy of OWNMichelle Williams is more than ready to tie the knot with her dreamy fiancé Chad Johnson. And the couple, who have opened up their lives and homes in their current OWN reality series, Chad Loves Michelle, are also talking candidly about what married life will look like once they’re hitched.

Williams tells ABC Radio that she’s totally on board to keep it traditional, and the couple explains that to them, “traditional” means sharing the same last name.

“He loves the ‘Michelle Johnson’ kind of tone,” Williams laughs. “And I won’t be confused with the otherMichelle Williams, who is awesome in her own right.”

The “other” Michelle Williams is the Oscar-nominated actress who’s starred in such films Brokeback Mountain, Manchester By the Sea and The Greatest Showman.

“Although I am the oldest [Michelle], so I should be able to keep my name,” the Destiny’s Child singer adds. “But ‘Michelle Johnson,’ I love that name. So we will be the Johnsons.”

Chad Loves Michelle airs Saturday nights 9 p.m. ET on OWN.