Another Perspective of the Fatal Ethiopian Airlines Crash

Image | March 28, 2019 | The Beta Beat

The March 10th Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash killed 157 people. Today, a lawsuit against Boeing was filed. The lawsuit was filed in the Chicago federal court by the family of Jackson Musoni, a citizen of Rwanda, and alleges that Boeing, had defectively designed the automated flight control system that caused the crash. Dr. Mumbi Seraki of the Dr Mumbi Show painted an interesting narrative about why the plane crashed. Dr. Seraki has a PhD from the University of Nairobi in African Women Studies. Her Masters was in Human Resources Planning from Webster University in Geneva, Switzerland and her undergraduate degree was also in human resources and international business, from Loyola University of Chicago. In addition to her education, Dr Seraki worked for the United Nations 7 years in Geneva, Switzerland. The video is kind of long (22 minutes) but has some valuable info from someone that is deeply invested in Africa.

Freddy D Interview

Image | March 19, 2019March 19, 2019 | The Beta Beat

Tamera Bubble Wants to Bend Over For You @TamaraBubble

Image | March 19, 2019March 19, 2019 | The Beta Beat

Tamara Bubble is back and ready to bend over in her latest release. Take a look at this exclusive snippet which she recently performed at SXSW.

Where Are They Now: PTAF

Image | March 17, 2019 | The Beta Beat

Best known for their 2012 indie hit “Boss Ass Bitch”, Kandi, K’Duce, and Alizé aka PTAF caught the attention Nikki Minaj (who remixed the song) and ultimately signed a deal with Capitol Records.

Today, the ladies are no longer signed to Capitol records however, they have released solo and collab projects. All of the ladies are proud parents. Last year Kandii got married, her husband is currently incarcerated but is expected to be released soon. Kandii and K’Duce recently released a new song called Flex. In 2017, Alizé released a track with Da Squad called “Ain’t Hurtin“. It doesn’t look like PTAF will release any music as a group anytime soon, but we wish them the best with all their endeavors.

Who Knew? Garcelle Beauvais’ Eldest Son is a Rapper!

July 8, 2017 | The Beta Beat

Garcelle Beauvais is best known for her role as Francesca “Fancy” Monroe on the television sitcom, The Jamie Foxx Show, which ran from 1996 to 2001. Today she is currently co host of Hollywood Today Live.

In 1991 Beauvais married producer Daniel Saunders. During the same year she gave birth to their son Oliver Saunders. Beauvais and Saunders divorced in 2000, and in 2001 she married agent Mike Nilon. Twins Jax Joseph and Jaid Thomas Nilon were products of that marriage. In 2011 the Beauvais/Nilon divorce was finalized.

Today, eldest son Oliver Saunders goes by the stage name Jayson Rose and is a rapper! On his website he reveals that he was a troubled youth and was kicked out of five high schools. As a result of his behavior, he was sent to the Valley Wilderness Camp in Colorado. At this time he spent 5 months reassessing his life and dreams. During that time of deep thought and solitude, he decided to follow his passion, picked up a pen, started to write and has never looked back. His music became his solace, his focus, his meditation his life.

Tanisha Rodney AKA Tanay Jackson Debuts New Video

May 1, 2016May 2, 2016 | The Beta Beat

Tanisha Rodney’s new video was released for her song “Take It Off.” In 2009 Rodney sued Tito Jackson. The lawsuit in Brooklyn Family Court alleges Jackson confessed to her while she was a teenager that he was, indeed, her father. Rodney wanted Jackson to publicly admit that she was his daughter. Soon after, she changed her name to Tanay Jackson and began launching her singing career.

Check out her latest video below. Are we feeling “Take It Off”

Tanisha Rodney

Rodney has also claimed to have visited Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch and says she was featured in his video “Remember The Time.” Can you spot her?

Trel Mack Answers 10 Questions

April 17, 2016 | The Beta Beat

Trel Mack of SKE Records answers questions about his Hollywood Crushes, favorite movies, and much more.

Trel Mack

Who Knew? Andre Vann aka Gepetto Jackson Is Linked To Bobby Brown!

April 12, 2016 | The Beta Beat

A 2015 video has surfaced of Andre Vann and Bobby Brown’s sister Leolah Brown. In the video, Brown seems very protective of Vann and claims that she is best friends with Vann’s mother.

Andre Vann goes by the name Gepetto Jackson and claims to be the “secret son” of Jermaine Jackson. It has also been rumored that Jermaine had a brief affair with Whitney Houston in the early 80’s while he was still married to Hazel Gordy. The 1985 Whitney Houston video for “Saving All My Love For You” features a male lead that bares a striking resemblance to Jermaine Jackson. Whitney Houston was married to Bobby Brown from 1992-2007. Small world!