New Edition and Bel Biv Devoe founder Michael Bivins (pictured far left) tells Scoop B Radio about his most memorable Christmas gift. Photo Credit: gripmagazine.com

Hey, did you know that the Boston Celtics’ matchup this evening against the Washington Wizards at TD Garden marks the first time in franchise history that Boston hosts a home game?

A legenary team never having a home day on Christmas?

Wow!

Yep, according to CBS Local Sport Sports Boston, all of Boston’s other Christmas Day appearances were either on the road or at neutral sites.  The Celtics are 14-16 in their Christmas Day.

Speaking of Boston, Michael Bivins is from Boston. A founding member of both legendary groups, New Edition and Bel Biv and Devoe, he’s been part of historic songs like Candy Girl, Poison, Under The Blue Moon and Heartbreak.

But check this out, in a chat with with Bivins, he told me that he once felt like a member of the Boston Celtics when he got the ultimate Christmas gift: a retractable basketball hoop that he had in his bedroom.

“You cold not tell me that was not a member of the Boston Celtics in my projects bedroom,” Michael Bivins told me.

Check out Michael Bivins and Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson’s chat on Scoop B Radio Overtime

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With yesterday’s Christmas holiday being on a Sunday, chances are that today you’re enduring the Monday, holiday hangover.

For those fortunate enough to have today off from work, it’s quite possible you’re enjoying family, friends, leftover food and Christmas gifts.

Did you get any good gifts? Some of your favorite celebrities like model, Tahiry Jose, singer Neyo, producer DJ Mustard, rapper Busta Rhymes and actor Michael Rapaport shared some of their most memorable Christmas gifts.

Check out Respect Magazine’s Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson Find Out More 

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Ronnie, Bobby, Johnny, Rick, Ralph & Mike!

It appears the New Edition biopic (which is long overdue) is moving precisely.  Viacom released a press release last night confirming the biopic is on its way.  The three-part miniseries will be directed by Chris Robinson, produced by Jesse Collins, and will chronicle the legendary boy-band group from their humble beginnings in Boston, to their rise to fame.

The key component to a good biopic is its cast.  Last night during BET‘s Upfront presentation the cast was unveiled.  Empire star, Bryshere Y. Gray will be playing the role on the groups leading force Michal Bivins, while Elijah Kelley (The Wiz Live) will portray Ricky Bell.  Along with them two Grammy-nominated singer, Luke James will play the role of Johnny Gill. Actor. Woody McClain is set to play Ralph Tresvant and the role of Bobby Brown will be played by Algee Smith.  Straight Outta Compton star Keith Powers was cast to portray Ronnie DeVoe. All the actors are set to portray the singers as youngsters too, including a few others.

The film is set to begin production next month in Los Angeles.  New Edition: The Movie is scheduled to premiere on BET in 2017.

New Edition was formed in 1978 and produced the hit songs “Cool It Now,” and “Candy Girl.”  They’re responsible for paving the boy-band wave in the 80’s & 90’s and have influenced other boy-band groups I.E. New Kids on the Block, Backstreet Boys, Another Bad Creation, and Boyz II Men.

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