THE FACTS
A songwriter has sued Beyonce claiming she stole lyrics for the Destiny’s Child single, “Cater 2 U.”

THE SPIN
In 2006 a man claimed Beyonce copy and pasted his lyrics for the man-serving anthem, “Cater 2 U.”

And now that a judge has allowed the case to be heard before a jury, the Queen Bey herself will take the witness stand next month in Chicago.

Chicago songwriter and performer Rickey Allen says it’s his song, and he copyrighted the song – also entitled “Cater 2 U” – back in the mid 1990s. He says he’s performed the song for years and has updated the copyright multiple times, most recently in the 2000.

Via the Chicago Sun-Times:

When Allen’s song says: “I want to rub you down,” Destiny’s Child asks: “Want a foot rub?”Is this another frivolous suit or are those lyrics too close for comfort?

Allen’s lyrics say: “The tub has hot steam rising,” and “I’m waiting to soak your body through.”

The Destiny’s Child song offers to: “Let me run your bath water.”

“Do we say [Beyonce's] responsible for copying? Yes. But there’s no such thing as innocent copying, even if it’s unintentional,” said Allen’s lawyer, Matt Wildermuth. “The jury will decide the notion that these are simple coincidences.”

Allen says he passed a copy of his “Cater 2 U” to Chicago remixer Maurice Joshua, and the two planned to collaborate on a demo.

That never happened, Allen says. But Joshua later spent several hours in a session with Destiny’s Child recording a different song, according to court papers. Joshua says he never had a copy of Allen’s work.

Early Monday morning, Beyonce’s band mate, Michelle Williams got her digs in, tweeting:

Good Morning!!!! Hmmmm….you know you’ve made it when you’re sued every year! Work hard and get your own coins!

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THE FACTS
A new article quotes Jay-Z discussing child plans with wife Beyonce.

THE SPIN
While he’s certainly still making the clubs go crazy, Jay-Z is like a hundred in pop star years – which means he’s just about old enough in normal human years to be ready to be someone’s pappy.

And while both he and his wife are uber busy it seems the married couple may be finally ready to give Tina Knowles another grandbaby.

Via the New York Daily News:

Her song “Single Ladies” is an Internet hit among dancing babies and now, Beyoncé’s working on a tot of her own.

That’s according to  get this  Jay-Z, B’s notoriously tight-lipped hubby, who spilled the baby beans himself.

While chatting up Gotham mag editor in chief Cristina Greeven Cuomo, the rapper let it slip that procreating is high on the duo’s priority list right now.

That’s big news from hip hop’s sneakiest couple, who wed secretly on a Tribeca rooftop and rarely even wear their own wedding rings in public.

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THE FACTS
There’s a rumor that Kansas City chiefs running back Larry Johnson is gay, sparking speculation about his friendship with Jay-Z.

THE SPIN
In wishful thinking, go write a novel instead news, the rumor that gay-slur hurling, woman attacking football playing Larry Johnson is secretly into men – Beyonce’s man to be exact.

The blog, Gary With Da Tea claims:

We got a tip early this month from someone allegedly who works for Trump Tower:

I am writing you to ask a question. I work in the building Jay Z lives in Trump Tower and though him and Bee are together, I’ve never seen her in his building? But what’s strange to me……..I see Larry Johnson all the time in fact he lives with Jay-z. The other night they attended Cav & Nets games……..when did they become so close? and why is Larry living with Jay. I have some video footage from my phone of them together in the building. Is Jay gay?

Read this: The Chiefs have been talking to Johnson’s agent about a new deal, but the two sides still are far apart. A club source put the odds of Johnson holding out this summer at 50-50. Johnson, who owns a home in New York with rapper Jay-Z, showed up in Kansas City Sunday for the first time since the team began its voluntary workouts last month and has worked out with his teammates the last 2 days. He has indicated that he will attend the team’s postdraft minicamp in 2 weeks.

Now let’s look at the facts. I don’t know and don’t really care much if Larry Johnson is gay but here are just a few reasons that might provide some clues as to why folks have so many questions:

In addition to playing football . . . Larry Johnson is a male model - A profession so swishy that male ballerinas probably give them hassle (Note at least male ballerinas touch other women).

Speaking of facts, here’s one: Jay-Z doesn’t live in the Trump Tower. His apartment was in the Time Warner Building. It’s one of many properties – including those in the Tribeca and UES areas of New York.

Also, I read that Larry Johnson was living in Jay’s house in New Jersey, on his own while Jay was in the city.

Remember kids: Just because you remix a rumor doesn’t necessarily mean it’s more believable. This story is about as real as the “chicken” served at your local hood Chinese spot.

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