Wesley Snipes pictured with family earlier this month in NYC. ( Photos: Splash News )
Actor Wesley Snipes was sentenced to three years in prison and fined up to $5 million on tax evasion charges on Thursday. It was the maximum sentence possible under federal sentencing guidelines. He didn’t have to turn himself in immediately. The judge ruled he could surrender at a later date.
“The law is very clear: People must pay their taxes,” Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Douglas Shulman said. “There is no secret formula that eliminates a person’s tax obligations.” [READ MORE]
WAS THE SENTENCING FAIR?
YEP, HE SHOULD HAVE PAID HIS TAXES! (53%, 3,453 Votes)
NOPE, THEY WERE WRONG FOR THAT! (31%, 2,008 Votes)
Michelle Williams was looking fierce on the set of her new music video on Wednesday. The singer premiered her song “We Break The Dawn” a few weeks back to great reviews and now she is definitely stepping it up for this video. Michelle’s new album Unexpected, is due out in August.
The new video for R. Kelly’s latest single “Hair Braider” was released this week, a couple weeks after everyone saw this promotional picture of him rocking a new look (which he also rocks in this video).
“Hair Braider” is the first single off his upcoming album 12 Play: Fourth Quarter set for release this year. Meanwhile, R. Kelly also still has to gear up for his trial date, currently set on May 9th.
Alicia Keys was spotted in her ride after leaving the BET Studios on Wednesday. The singer was on the show premiering her dope new video for “Teenage Love Affair” (click here to watch). Also, make sure you peep Tianna’s fashion post to see where she got them pumps from..
In related news, it was reported yesterday that she had to cancel two of her current tour dates due to a throat ailment. After visiting with doctors, she will hit the road again on April 26th. Feel better Alicia!
Alicia Keys wore one of this summer’s hottest shoes yesterday during her appearance on 106 & Park. Christian Dior’s blue angel spectator pump released this Spring in an open toe and closed toe version, and in many colors.
Get Alicia’s version at select Neiman Marcus stores or Dior boutiques. The open toe version is available online at eluxury…
Fresh from her win in South Carolina earlier this week, tennis star Serena Williams was spotted arriving at the BAPESTORE opening in Hollywood Wednesday night. Haters fall back, Serena looks good. I’m still mad she got my man Common though, but it’s alright…lol!
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