Popeyes Chicken Founder Al Copeland Dies

In a sad note and because I've such a longtime fan of his creation, I feel the need to note that Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits founder Al Copeland passed on the other day:

Al Copeland, the founder of Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits, has died. He was 64 years old. In his native New Orleans, he was known as much for his flamboyant lifestyle as for his chain's spicy chicken.

At the age of 18, Copeland sold his car to fund his first restaurant: a doughnut shop. When a successful Kentucky Fried Chicken moved into his neighborhood, Copeland started tinkering with recipes and opened a restaurant of his own. But it struggled: The chicken was too bland. So, he returned to his Louisiana roots and made it spicy.

Under Copeland's leadership, Popeyes opened more than 700 restaurants worldwide. At a Popeyes in New Orleans, restaurant manager Herschel Epps says Copeland was true to his roots.

"The same way that he was today, he was yesterday. He was always consistent, a caring person, and his loss will be felt heavy around here because he was a great guy."

Marlon Jackson Packing Groceries For A Living

If this is true, not only is it sad, but really f-cked up:

The Jackson boys are all reported to be having financial problems, says the New York Post.

According to the newspaper, 51 year old Marlon Jackson now works at Von Supermarket in San Diego stacking shelves.

46 year old Randy Jackson fixes cars in Los Angeles.

56 year old Jackie Jackson started an internet sales company which crashed and is now helping his son become a rapper.

55 year old Tito Jackson plays in a blues and jazz band for $500 a night. He is currently a judge on the UK TV show 'Just The Two Of Us'.

Jermaine, now 54, lives between his girlfriend and his family homes while the woo's of Michael Jackson have been well documented.

It seems Janet Jackson is the real success story in the family. Janet is said to be worth $150 million.

I don't think that I've ever seen a grown man packing groceries for a living and considering that the source of this story is the New York Post (via the even more scrupulous Daily Star), it's hard to take this seriously. Yet, if it's true that some of the Jackson men are on hard times, not only fo they have no one to blame but themselves, but what it really comes down to is pride as I'm sure Janet would help them all out. Then too, how the hell is Janet worth $150million when she hasn't had a hit album in eons?!?

Remy Ma Found Guilty, Faces 25 Years

Remy Ma faces up to 25 years in prison for shooting some chick she thought stole her money last year:

Grammy-nominated rapper Remy Ma was convicted of assault, weapon possession, and attempted coercion on Thursday (March 27) and now faces up to 25 years in prison. The case involved an incident on July 14, 2007 when Remy Ma got into a woman's car after a party at a Manhattan nightclub and demanded that she dump her purse, accusing her of stealing $3,000. In her defense, the entertainer conceded that she did fire a shot but said the gun went off accidentally while the two women struggled over the purse. Assistant District Attorney Michael McIntosh said Remy Ma ''took an illegal .45-caliber automatic and loaded it with hollow-point bullets,'' then used both hands to cock the weapon as she got into the car. ''She took every step you had to take to shoot somebody,'' the prosecutor said. The victim, Makeda Barnes Joseph was shot in the abdomen and testified that she underwent three surgeries during a three-week hospital stay.

First of all, this incident is the perfect example of how sad Remy's career has gone as she had to shoot somebody herself in a job perfectly suited for a weed carrier. Either Remy had no weed carrier or she's just plain dumb. Or both. Then too is the fact that Remy, whose been dissing Fat Joe at every turn for her career being so down, seemed shocked at the fact that she was found guilty, like she's Busta Rhymes or something. Sorry Remy but you're not that important. Last but not least, if I were Makeda Joseph I'd pack up and leave town quick, angry dykes are not to be messed with....at all.

Wendy Williams Getting Beat By Husband?

Some disgruntled employee of "The Wendy Williams Experience" is making claims that Wendy's husband is a sexual predator who beats his wife's ass when Wendy gets out of line:

In the complaint, filed Monday with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Nicole Spence alleges Williams' 33-year-old husband Kevin Hunter demanded sex from her more than a dozen times, the Post reported.

"Mr. Hunter repeatedly sexually propositioned me at work in the most crude and vulgar ways, telling me over and over that he wanted to 'f---' me," the 27-year-old alleges. "I also feared Mr. Hunter because he repeatedly physically assaulted Ms. Williams at or near the WBLS studio."

Both Williams, 43, and Hunter deny the charges.

Now Wendy's literally a big girl so its hard to imagine her letting her younger husband beat that ass, esp. up in the radio station where she has a rep for being a total bitch. Of course, hypocrite that she is, Wendy refused to talk about these allegations on her show.

TMZ has more on Wendy's accuser being a reality TV show star.

Patrick Swayze Diagnosed With Cancer

Damn, this is really messed up news. Prayers for Swayze and his family.

Tori Spelling To Write Tell-All Book

I could care less about Tori Spelling and her narcissistic life, but as an in-the-closet "90210" fan, I do wanna read the dish on Shannen Doherty and her fights with Jennie Garth.

Gary Coleman Got Married

Unbelievable news. And wasn't he claiming to still be a virgin not too long ago? As for the age difference, who cares? As long as she's legal and they're happy.

Did The Photographer Drug Britney?

Frankly, I don't buy it. Like Britney wasn't already going psycho before she started hanging out with dude. I tell ya, just another example of white folk looking to blame the darker shade guy.

Sean Young Enters Rehab

I had a huge crush on this chick ever since she was in "Stripes", but thank goodness I never got to make a move because she's definitely NUTS!!!

New Kids Making A Comeback?!?

Damn, if this is true, cats must really be enduring some hard times. I could swear one of them was on the "Surreal Life" not too long back.

Heath Ledger R.I.P.

This is pretty shocking news considering that Ledger wasn't known for drug use. Guess there won't be any "Brokeback" sequel. Prayers to his family and friends.

A Gentler Simon Cowell?

Not if "American Idol" wants to stay as popular as it is now because I know for me Simon's brutal honesty is the only reason to watch AI.

Ever since she hooked up with Jerry Seinfeld while on her honeymoon with her ex-husband I've always had a serious dislike for Jessica Seinfeld. If it turns out that she is a plagiarizer my suspicions about her narcissistic ways will be confirmed.

Britney's Officially Gone Mental, To Appear On Dr. Phil

If she really has bipolar than that would certainly explain a lot, but I say all her craziness of late is more about Britney's parents, the downfalls of young stardom and getting with Kevin Federline.

TMZ has all the news you need on Britney's latest meltdown.

Eddie Murphy Gets Hitched To Tracie Edmonds

No word yet if half of the 25 guests in attendance were Eddie's kids, but they do make for a good-looking couple.