In celebration of Black History Month,
Master
P and his son Romeo have released a
music video titled
"Black History." The father-and-son rap team hopes to expand
the
video into a new venture of books and educational cartoons that chronicle
the black experience. "My goal is to make this video part of the
elementary and high school curriculum," says P, "and also to make this
song the anthem for Black History Month."
Harold "Eban" Brown made a name for himself singing with the
Delfonics, but these days he's raving about his relatively recent arrival
to the Stylistics fold. "I never anticipated joining them in a million
years," says Brown. "That move just elevated me spiritually and mentally.
Ever since then, everything has been wonderful." Meanwhile, the Stylistics
have a new album titled That Same Way; no release date has been set,
however.
John Legend, Scarlett Johansson, Common,
Nicole Scherzinger, Hill Harper and other celebrities are featured in an
inspiring video that was produced by Black Eyed Peas mastermind Will.i.am.
In the clip, presidential hopeful Barack Obama's "Yes, We Can Change"
speech in South Carolina is transformed into an optimistic anthem. "I hope
this song will make you feel love and think and be inspired," writes Will
on his blog about the song and video. Will.i.am his
Official Site
Snoop Dogg apparently is still banned in
the
United Kingdom because of his April 2006 brawl in London's Heathrow
Airport. According to reports, when European mobile company Orange tried
to obtain a British visa for the rapper, officials denied the request.
Meanwhile, Snoop will appear on CNN's Larry King Live on Friday to talk
about his Snoop Bowl VI football event in Chandler, Ariz., on Saturday
Ruben Studdard has filed a $45,000 lawsuit against marketing company
Peachez, Inc., for
breach of contract. Both parties had no comment on the matter. Meanwhile,
Ruben has lost roughly 100 pounds to prepare for his role in the 2008-09
national tour of Ain't Misbehavin'. "I'm really just trying to build up my
endurance because we're doing about eight shows a week," says Ruben.
Britney has done it again, she was rushed to the
hospital in the night. This is the second time in almost a month that she
has been rushed to a hospital in some sort of mental breakdown. This time
going to Cornell Hospital, this may have been a suicide attempt.
She has been
under some tremendous stress lately. Click for last time Britney will
not be able leave till the 72 hour hold is lifted, her doctor was trying
to have her held for 2 weeks. Update: She is being kept 2 more
weeks. She is in a padded room for her safety and her father is
being named executor of her estate. She is trying to fight
that in court with her lawyers but it might not work. She has been
estranged a little with her father, but it would be great for her, since
he cares and wants her better. Dads always bump heads with their
daughters, them no exception.
Contrary to online reports, Def Jam hasn't released everyone from
its Roc-A-Fella roster, which includes Beanie Sigel, Freeway and others.
"Beans and Freeway didn't get dropped," insists Beanie's manager, Mark
Byers. However, Peedi Peedi has confirmed that he's no longer with the
Roc, and is a free agent. "He's a real disrespectful dude," says Peedi of
former Def Jam president Jay-Z.
Kanye West has strengthened his upcoming Glow in the Dark tour
lineup with
opening acts Rihanna, N.E.R.D and Lupe Fiasco, according to his blog. No
dates have been announced yet. Meanwhile, check out
photos of 'Ye with British R&B star Estelle for her "American Boy"
video. Check out the song
here, and look
for her album in stores in February.
Paris Hilton had a sleepover at Nicole
Richies
mothers home. She was beaming when asked how the baby looked.
She replied that the baby looked like a mini Nicole and Joel. Paris was
quiet when asked if she was the Godmother though..
Foxy Brown's request to travel to Los Angeles for medical reasons
was rejected Tuesday
by a New York judge. The incarcerated rapper argued that her hearing
impairment has worsened in jail and that she needed her cochlear implant
calibrated and repaired. But State Supreme Court Justice Melissa Jackson
Brown denied Foxy's plea, stating that she could receive adequate medical
treatment in New York.
Alicia Keys and digital-media company
Treemo have teamed up for a
charitable video
contest that ties in with her beautiful song "Superwoman." For every fan
who posts a story about someone they know who is a "superwoman" to
Alicia's Treemo Page, $1 will go
to the singer's AIDS-care organization
Keep a Child Alive. People
with the best entries could win a chance to see Alicia in concert.
For more info,
click here:
Erykah Badu has premiered her video for
"Honey," the first single off her upcoming
disc,
New AmErykah, Pt. One: 4th World War (due Feb. 26). The clip, which was
written and helmed by Erykah, features the songbird paying homage to album
covers for discs by Chaka Khan, Diana Ross, Grace Jones, Eric B. & Rakim
and others. Also, check out Erykah's leaked song "The Healer" right
here.
Remember the Hooters? They were a
Rock
band that had a few great hits (Day by Day, And we dance) and are back,
now older and not looking the worse for wear. They just released a
new album 'Time Stands Still'. The Hooters were formed in Philly,
played their first show July 4th, 1980.
Beyoncé will portray legendary soul singer Etta James in Cadillac
Records, according to co-star Cedric the Entertainer. The film, also
featuring Adrien Brody as Leonard Chess and Jeffrey Wright as Muddy
Waters, follows the rise of Chicago blues label Chess Records and the
lives of the artists signed to the label. Entourage star Emmanuelle
Chriqui and Stomp the Yard actor Columbus Short also star.
Ms. Diana Ross pissed
off
a crowd of 40,000 at the 2008 Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival on
Saturday, where Miss Ross, who is 63, was booed and heckled by Jamaicans
attending the Jazz festival in Montego Bay, after organizers told them
that "to honor Miss Ross' wishes, she will not be shown on the monitors."
That news was greeted with widespread hissing. Meanwhile: Diana Ross
will close out the 2008 Plymouth Jazz Festival on the Caribbean island of
Tobago on April 27. Also headlining the three-day event, which runs April
25-27, are Smokey Robinson, Jill Scott and Peabo Bryson.
Remember the New Kids on the Block, well,
guess who is coming back. Yes, they are and with the crew 20 years
later. They range in age from 35 to 40 years old now, with Only
Donnie Wahlberg (38) having any big success. Although Johnathan
Knight (40) is a real estate broker, Joey McIntyre (35) appeared on the
Dancing with the stars. Although they are hitting middle age, it will be
nice to see what they will be coming to the mat with. So look out
for their new hit in the future. And just to add, they should be called
Men on the Block...lol.
Rapper extraordinaire Ludacris is being sued by Philadelphia-based
production company Boogiii Men Entertainment
for alleged copyright infringement. Producers Damon Mayfield, Anthony
Turner and Markus Vick allege in their suit that the Atlanta Singer
hijacked a song from one of their beat CDs and used it on his 2005 hit
"Get Back" (from The Red Light District LP). Reps for Luda had no comment
on the matter.
Ok, because I have not done a Paris story in a bit, and emails
asking about her keep coming in.. Paris was seen singing alright,
singing Karaoke and badly, but hey it could
have been worse, no, ok not really.. Ok of course, it could have
been done more low key, but she is coming out in a movie soon (Feb 8th),
'The Hottie & The Nottie' and someone spun Paris, just a little to much.
but that is what happens when you a Nottie.. TMZ found this out..
Ludacris is returning to host Alonzo
Mourning
and Earvin "Magic" Johnson's pool tournament, Boost Mobile Zo & Magic's
8-Ball Challenge. The charity event is being held in New Orleans on Feb.
14 during NBA All-Star Weekend. Proceeds will benefit a local school in
the Big Easy. "It's important to be in this city and support the
rebuilding of this community," says Magic.
Singers Akon and Alicia Keys will receive the International Friends
of Reggae honor at the Excellence in Music and Entertainment Awards. The
two R&B superstars are being
recognized for their continuous support of reggae music. The event will
take place in Jamaica on Feb. 7. Meanwhile, Akon reportedly will star in
an independent martial arts flick titled Slums 13.
Got to see it....
The real Queen Aretha Franklin will be honored with the
Vanguard
trophy at the NAACP's 39th annual Image Awards next month. The Queen of
Soul is being saluted for increasing "awareness and understanding of
racial and social issues" through her music. Fox will televise the Image
Awards live from Los Angeles on Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. ET.
Now it is Brit's friends turn at the
table. Mark Vincent Kaplan (K-Fed's Lawyer), was all over Sam lutfi, like
white on rice during his depo on Thursday (24th). Kaplan grilled Mark
about Brit's medicine intake, what she does at home, what she drinks and
when, so on.. Besides asking about his relationship with X17 Photo agency
and if he and Brit get money for pics he takes of her. He denied
there was any deal to do that at all. At first Lutfi tried to block the
depo, & even tried running from Aaron Cohen, who served him with the depo
subpoena.
George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic
are
ready to heat up the cold winter nights with their unbridled funk. George
and his merry P-Funkateers are embarking on a U.S. tour of small theaters
next month. The 15-city trek blasts off Feb. 8 in Redway, Calif., and
winds down Feb. 28 in Charlotte, N.C.
For more info on George, click
here:
Ne-Yo will perform during the 2008 NHL
All-Star
Game in Atlanta on Sunday. The singer is slated to sing "Because of You"
during the game's second intermission with support from the Halftime Live
marching band. He will also perform after Saturday's Dodge/NHL Super
skills event at a private party. Meanwhile, check out
the
video for Ne-Yo's new single, "Go On Girl."
Scotland Yard now started an investigation
Wednesday
into a video that allegedly shows troubled British singer Amy Winehouse
smoking crack. The British tabloid, The Sun, just released grainy footage
showing Grammy-nominated Winehouse, 24, inhaling fumes from a pipe. The
video was reportedly shot hours before she attended a court hearing for
her jailed husband. Police will look at the video before deciding whether
any charges should be brought against Winehouse. Update: Amy checked into
Rehab on the 24th, voluntarily in fact. Her label says Winehouse needs " a
specialists treatment to continue her ongoing recovery from drug addiction
and prepare for her planned appearance at the Grammy Awards." Amy met with
her record label, management, family and doctors today to discuss her
treatment options.
Rihanna, Mary J. Blige and Aretha Franklin
have joined Beyoncé on the lineup of performers at the upcoming Grammy
Awards. Ri-Ri will sing with reunited group the Time, while Mary and
Aretha will perform in a gospel segment also featuring the Clark Sisters,
Trin-I-Tee 5:7 and others. CBS will broadcast the
Grammys live from Los Angeles on Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. ET.
Busta Rhymes pleaded guilty Wednesday
to
assault and two driving infractions during a hearing in New York to avoid
a yearlong prison sentence suggested by prosecutors. A New York judge hit
the rapper with three years' probation, 10 days of community service,
$1,250 in fines and an anti-drunken driving course. "I'm just glad that
all this stuff is finally behind me," said Bussa-Buss outside of the
courtroom.
Douglas "Biggs" Ellison is suing Def Jam for $20 million, claiming
that the label
tried to get Chrisette Michele out of
her contract with his production company, Four Kings Productions Inc.
Douglas also named Chrisette's parents in the suit, accusing them of
conspiring with Def Jam and preventing his company from receiving
royalties from the songbird's debut album, I Am.
Beyoncé and legendary singer Tina Turner
are
set for a diva-licious duet at the 50th annual Grammy Awards, which CBS
will air live from Los Angeles on Feb. 10. No other details have yet
surfaced on the "surprise" number. In other Grammy news, the striking
members of the Writers Guild of America have agreed not to picket the
show. Finally, look for Beyoncé and Jay-Z as one of Ebony's Hottest
Couples in the
February issue.
Although she is still having problems with
the Judge, Lil' Kim reportedly has ended her
longstanding partnership with Atlantic Records after four successful
albums. The rapper says she holds no animosity toward the label and looks
forward to recording music independently. Reports have surfaced that Kim
is in talks to sign with indie label Imperial Records. Reps for Kim and
Imperial had no comment on the matter.
Although we do not hear much about him,
Usher's
father, Usher Raymond III, passed away Friday at an Atlanta hospital. He
was 52. The cause of death was not immediately known. UsherRaymond, his
wife, Tameka, and his mother, Jonetta, reportedly were at the elder
Usher's side when he died. The Memorial services for the crooner's dad
will be held at the Taylor Funeral Home in Chattanooga, Tenn., on
Wednesday.
Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds wants to share his Play list with his
fans again. The
singer-guitarist is embarking on a new 13-city North American tour in
support of his first covers album. The trek kicks off on Feb. 15th, in
Minneapolis and wraps up March 5th, in Long Beach, Calif. The play list
features Babyface's reworking of some of his favorite pop songs, including
James Taylor's "Fire and Rain." Another singer singing favorites, oh
goody..
Actor Heath Ledger, 28, was found dead in
bed in his Manhattan apartment with sleeping pills by his side, police
said. He may have overdosed, he leaves behind a 2 year old child
with actress Michelle Williams his ex-fiancé. Most remember Heath from his
films 'Brokeback Mountain', 'First Night', Joker in 'Batman Begins' and a
host of many others, he will be missed on film and life.. His housekeeper
& massage therapist with whom he had a appointment with found the
Australian actor naked on the bed. The cleaning lady called police. The
masseuse, we're told, called the bodyguard for the Olsens. She called him
because they're friends and he's an EMT. The bodyguard was around the
block at Ashley's and he immediately went over. By the time he arrived,
the cops were already there.
Amy Winehouse is needing something alright,
a rehab according to her friends and press. At a party that she had
at her home she was seen doing drugs. She was seen snorting ecstasy, crack
and other drugs at the party, and has been going overboard lately and her
friends are scared for her. Good luck girl..
Superstar Denzel Washington is not
having
his daughters choices. He was noted to having choice words for the
earrings worn by Katia's Boyfriend. Katia might not like what Daddy
Denzel said but Dad don't care. Denzel did sic his son on the
kid to do his dirty work. So the mess will be cleaned up....lol
Keifer
Sutherland was finally released from prison. He still has 5 years of
probation to look forward to. We hope that he can make it, and not
slip back into his old ways. He was released just after midnight at
the Glendale City Jail after serving 48 days after his second DUI
conviction. Lots of media were on hand. Kiefer became an expert in doing
laundry during his stay.
Michelle Williams is among a bevy of
superstars
who are helping to boost tourism in Illinois. The Rockford, Ill., native
is featured in the "My Illinois" ad campaign sharing her own personal
experiences in her beloved state. Michelle joins famous Illinois natives
Chaka Khan, Jennifer Hudson, Ramsey Lewis and Lupe Fiasco in the
promotional campaign.
Both Penelope Cruz and Salma Hayek lost
precious
personal photos during vacations abroad over the holidays. Hayek, who's a
new mom, got her laptop stolen, and Cruz's camera was lost or stolen,
according to letters sent out by Hollywood legal giant Marty Singer,
warning media outlets not to run the images should they hit the market.
Nate Dogg is paralyzed on the left side of his body after suffering
a mild stroke over the holidays, according
to his manager, Rod McGrew. The rap crooner didn't experience any brain
damage or loss of vocal abilities, and could make a full recovery. "The
prognosis is good right now," says Rod, who also slammed the media for
their coverage of the taped 911 call.
Ludacris is teaming with chef Chris Yeo to open a new restaurant in
Atlanta called Straits in April. The
eatery will offer exotic Asian cuisine in a modern setting. The
rapper-actor first tasted Chris' food during a trip to his San Francisco
restaurant. "After experiencing Yeo's modern spin on Singaporean cuisine
combined with the sexy dining experience, I wanted to bring this
restaurant home to Atlanta," said Luda.
Hot lil number the Sheila E. and her not
so amazingly hot all-girl band,
C.O.E.D. (Chronicles of Every Diva), have teamed up with online music
website Speakerheart to promote their new single, "Waters of Life." Those
who sign up at C.O.E.D.'s online store before Feb. 12 can enter a contest
in which the grand prize is an 80-gig video iPod. Second and third place
winners will receive some great conga drums autographed by Sheila.
Jennifer Lopez and Mark Anthony was out on the 19th. They were
at a Baby Shower for her at New York's Gramercy Park Hotel. She was
reportedly looking very big, but very hot. She asked for a lot of
gifts, and she needed them since she is having twins. Mark was great,
helping her and attending to her needs.
Songbird Jill Scott has teamed up with the
Ashley
Stewart Stores to develop her own intimate apparel line for plus-size
women called the Butterfly Collection by Jill Scott. The beautiful
lingerie collection will be sold exclusively at 220 Ashley Stewart retail
outlets nationwide. The line was inspired by Jill's own personal quest to
find some undergarments that were comfortable and attractive for plus-size
women. Harrah..
Mariah Carey, Paula Abdul, Joss Stone,
Van Hunt and Sam Moore
are among the guests on American Idol judge Randy Jackson's solo debut
album. Randy Jackson's Music Club, Vol. 1 is set for a March 11 release
via Randy's new label, Dream Merchant 21. "I didn't want to make it all
one genre, because that's not who I am," he says. "There's something here
for every listener." Mariah Carey's next album has been titled That
Chick and is set to hit stores sometime in April. Def Jam debuted 10
tracks from the disc at a recent listening party, and at least one
reviewer has pegged the tune "Bye, Bye" as Mimi's next big hit. Read the
full review of the event
here
Mary J. Blige, Patti LaBelle and Halle Berry are among the
celebrities who are participating in Lifetime Network's
Every Woman Counts campaign to encourage women to vote in this year's
presidential elections. Meanwhile, Mary
taped another appearance on ABC's soap drama One Life To Live. Backed
by her band, she performed "Just Fine" and "Hurt Again" from her new album
Growing Pains. The performance episodes will air Feb. 15 & 18
Mac World Expo and The Electronics Expo has been on the lips of many
this month. I would be hesitant if I did not add for my favorite
geeks, and computer companions some of the nit bits that are blazing up
the soon to be and the hottest Hot.. Well for electronics expo there was
the newer tech going for less. The printers that are wireless are
going for lower prices. But since I cannot wait, for the Mac World
Expo here it is, no not
another
i-Phone, they came out with a new laptop. It is the thinnest laptop
invented says Steve Jobs. It is 3.lbs, 0.16-0.76 inches, said Steve,
at a price of $1799. It is the Mac book air. A Full size keyboard
and a great bargain with movie rentals, appletv is updated and download
films. No cd/dvd drive but it is great. It has a 80 gig hd, can fit
in a interoffice envelope, battery life of 5 hours also. It was held
at The Moscone Center in San Francisco and was great for Apple.
Flo Rida, T-Pain, Missy Elliott and Plies are among the artists
featured on the Step Up 2: The
Streets soundtrack, which hits stores Feb. 5. Along with Flo Rida's
massive hit "Low" featuring T-Pain, and Plies' "Hypnotized" featuring
Akon, are two brand-new Missy cuts, "Shake Your Pom Pom" and "Ching-A-Ling."
Check out a preview for the film, which opens Feb. 14,
here.
Van Hunt has confirmed on his blog that he has left Blue Note
Records. His third disc, Popular, which was supposed to be released on
Jan. 15, has been shelved for now. "Blue Note and I are not seeing each
other anymore," writes Van. "But, this year you will see, at least, one
album and a book of short stories from me."
Britney Spears had been "strongly advised"
by her legal team to attend a
custody hearing Monday (14th), a reliable
source told PEOPLE magazine. The hearing is expected to focus on the
four-hour standoff at her Studio City home on Jan. 3. Police, firefighters
and paramedics will testify in a Los Angeles courtroom as to what occurred
that night, which ended with Spears's forced hospitalization. Spears, 26,
and ex-husband Kevin Federline, 29, are not required to show, but,
"Britney needs to be there because it's much easier to defend your client
if he/she is present to refute what witnesses say."
More
Now it has hit the entertainment field running. Entertainers Mary J. Blige, Timbaland,
50 Cent, Wyclef
Jean and Tyler Perry have been named in an ongoing Albany, N.Y.-based
probe on steroids trafficking. According to confidential sources, those
celebrities and thousands of others may have recently used or received
prescribed steroids and human growth hormone injections. However, law
officials say that the evidence doesn't indicate that they broke any laws.
Mary, meanwhile, has denied using any performance-enhancing steroids.
Berry Gordy Jr. will be honored at the Recording Academy's annual
Grammy Salute to Industry Icons event Feb. 10 in Los Angeles. The Motown
Records founder will receive the President's Merit Award in recognition of
his contributions to the music business. "Berry Gordy embodies that rare
combination of creative genius, entrepreneurial excellence and fearless
proponent of social change," said Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow.
A New York judge said rapper Prodigy can begin his prison sentence
for gun possession
a little later than planned so he can first deal with health issues. The
recording artist, whose real name is Albert Johnson, has been granted an
extra month of freedom before he begins his 3 1/2-year prison term, The
New York Post reported Wednesday. Johnson, who suffers from sickle cell
anemia, asked to postpone the start date of his prison sentence so he
could arrange for prescriptions and medical treatment.
Cedars-Sinai Hospital might be tired of being mentioned in
synonymous with Britney, but not with her buddy Nicole especially since
she is having her baby there. Her Father Lionel is by her side. And
one star is not enough since Christina Aguilera is also in labor there
having her own bundle of joy. Good luck to them both, and a welcome
mention to Cedars-Sinai Hospital that is good...
Snoop Dogg has several projects lined up for the new year,
including a clothing line and
food-store chain that would be called "Snoopermarkets." But for his tour
supporting his upcoming album, Ego Trippin', Snoop Dogg hopes to bring
along legendary producer Teddy Riley, whom he worked with on the
collection. "I wanna bring it real big," says Snoop. "He's got so many
hits, I've got so many hits."
Soulja Boy's "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" this week became the first
song to surpass 3
million digital downloads. "I can't thank my fans enough, without them all
of this wouldn't have been possible," he says. Meanwhile, rap group the
Ohio Boyz are accusing Soulja Boy of plagiarizing a song called "Swagg"
that they posted on their
MySpace page.
The rapper denies copying the track.
The former Lost star was released from
Century
Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood, California, Wednesday after
serving just 18 days of her 180-day sentence for violating her probation
in a DUI case. For more info click
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Get this, Miss Starlet herself Mischa
Barton just phoned into "On Air with Ryan Seacrest" and called her recent
DUI a major disappointment, and adds something she never intends to do
again. Barton was busted in December on suspicion of DUI, possession of
the chronic and a controlled substance and driving without a valid
license.
Lindsay Lohan is being sued by the woman
she allegedly chased in July while driving under the influence, and now
Tracie Rice is seeking more money from the actress. According to TMZ.com,
Rice has filed legal papers that allege she has already spent $3,500 in
therapist bills and other medical related expenses. She also claims she
lost her job because of the car chase.
Justin Timberlake, Johnny Depp and Katherine Heigl came away with
People's Choice Awards on Tuesday in a pre-taped program hosted by Queen Latifah. JT nabbed three trophies, while Jack Sparrow earned the Favorite
Male Movie Star prize and the "Grey's Anatomy" actress landed the Favorite
Female TV Star honor. What is sad is that it was the lowest ever, 5.3
million fewer viewers tuned in this year than last. So what is the future
of the show?
Radiohead will tour North America in the future, we just don't know
when. All we do know is where. The band's publicist released a list of the
cities Radiohead will hit on their tour, but they've yet to issue the
stretch's dates or any venue information. The trek will make stops in
Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Seattle,
Philadelphia and San Francisco, among other cities.
Justin Timberlake nabbed two honors at
Tuesday's
People's Choice Awards. JT won Favorite Male Singer and Favorite Pop Song
for "What Goes Around . . . Comes Around." Other winners included Rihanna
for Favorite R&B Song ("Shut Up and Drive") and Timbaland for Favorite
Hip-Hop Song ("Give It To Me"). Check out the winners and see their
acceptance speeches here: People's Choice Awards
Amy Winehouse, amid all the craziness
that
is her life now is going around London England as a Blonde. It is not very
striking but she did it and she needs to bring the Black back... She and
her hubby are having a hell of a time and it is a new disguise of sorts. I
know she wont be let into no clubs here, who are u? You did what
with who? ok go back to London then ok... Sorry, got caught up in a dream
there... Winehouse has denied in past to having bipolar disorder, but has
admitted to having problems with eating disorders, depression and
self-harm. She has attributed these problems to insecurities about her
appearance.
Hip Hop artist The Game is currently facing
trial on weapons
charges. His lawyer claims the LAPD confiscated $44,000 of The Game's
money during the criminal investigation and has wrongfully refused to
release it. The Game, whose real name is Jayceon Taylor, was in court
today and was told he will face the music on Feb. 4, that's when his trial
begins. The judge also set a hearing for Jan. 22, when he'll decide if the
LAPD should be held in contempt of court for withholding the $44 grand. I
know it should but hey... not my money, good luck kid...
This week's broadcast of "Tavis Smiley" marks the 5th anniversary of
the PBS late-night talk
show, and features congratulatory messages from the host's friends,
colleagues, and former guests on the show. The celebrities wishing him a
happy anniversary include Alan Alda, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Jamie
Foxx, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and Laura Linney. Their filmed messages
will air each night on the show through the rest of the month, including
one from actor Will Smith who assures Smiley that Smith considers him
"just as intelligent and sexy and handsome as you've always been." This
season will also feature a special week of broadcasts in early April from
Memphis, Tenn., in recognition of the 40th anniversary of the
assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
The hot new singer Raheem DeVaughn made a
surprise appearance at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C., on Friday (11th)
to help pay homage to Prince at the venue's music event 21/20: A
Masterpiece Tribute to Parade and Sign O' the Times. According to one
critic, Raheem dazzled the crowd with his rendition of the Purple One's
classic ballad "Adore" and performed a funky reworking of "Kiss."
Destiny's Child Michelle Williams' new song "Stop This Car" was
leaked onto the
Internet last month, much to her chagrin. But now the Destiny's Child
songtress is thrilled by the positive responses to the track. "I am just
so moved to tears by the words of encouragement," writes Michelle on her
blog. "To you guys, I thank you!" Michelle is now considering releasing
the song as the first single off her as-yet-untitled second album. Check
it out: her
MySpace: Michelle Williams
Snoop Dogg is starting a rivalry between
him and Sean
Diddy Combs. He said that he has a better vocal range than Diddy and
better range of singing. He says that Did man has only Alto and one
other but that he has the whole package.
The news mess Philly's Alycia Lane, who was arrested in New York in
December after allegedly slapping a female cop and calling her a "f***ing
d*ke" in a traffic spat, got the chop from CBS 3 this Monday afternoon
(7th), reports the station. In a statement, CBS 3 President and GM Michael
Colleran said, "We have concluded that it would be impossible for Alycia
to continue to report the news as she, herself, has become the focus of so
many news stories." Lane gained notoriety last year for sending pics of
herself to her NFL Network anchor Rich Eisen, except his wife found them
in e-mail and wrote her a scathing but rich tirade response.
Michael Jackson is doing well and on his way to London.
He will be recording a new album with Will.I.Am. He will also do a
few shows while he is there. So to all from across the pond, good
luck.
As actors threaten to boycott the show because of the strike, the
Golden Globes is being reduced to a glorified news conference. It is
going to a run to see what happens, because most actors are writers, or
want to be, so they have a lot to be in support of. The Golden
Globes might be cancelled because of the strike.
A judge presiding over the legal battle of
James
Brown's estate is refusing to resign amid requests by two former trustees
that he do so. The late singer's ex-advisers, Buddy Dallas and Alford
Bradley, have accused Judge Jack Early of pressuring them to step down
from the case. "I would never force anyone to do anything, that's not me,"
contends Judge Early. Update is:
A number of James Brown's personal belongings will be appraised and
auctioned off in order to pay taxes owed by the late Godfather of Soul's
estate, court-appointed trustees said Wednesday. It is unclear what items
will be up for bids, but the trustees have asked for James' adult children
to submit a list of valuables that they don't want auctioned.
Atlanta Hip Hop Artist T.I. will become a
dad for the fifth time as
his girlfriend, Tameka "Tiny" Cottle, is expecting a baby boy. This will
be the couple's second child together; they are already parents of a
3-year-old son named King Harris. Tameka recently announced the news on
her
MySpace page, which has gathered numerous congratulatory responses
from acquaintances and fans.
Dr. Dre recently unveiled his signature line of high-performance
headphones called Beats by Dr. Dre, which will be available this spring.
The headset will offer audiophiles the unique listening pleasure of
state-of-the-art technology and design. "I spend a lot of time in the
studio listening to my music through headphones," said Dre. "With Beats,
people are finally going to hear it the way they should, the way I do."
Birdman (aka Bryan Williams) and his label, Cash Money Records, have
been
hit with a copyright-infringement lawsuit that claims the rhyme-slinger
and artists on the label owe several music publishing companies an
unspecified amount of money for using copyrighted works in their songs
without permission. Birdman's publicist, Kia Selby, said on Friday she has
yet to see the legal filing.
Chaka Khan will make her Broadway debut in The Color Purple on Jan.
9 playing Sofia, a defiant woman who rejects the ongoing racism in the
Deep South. "She's . . . the first non-slave black woman who wasn't a
slave to anybody," says Chaka. "I had a lot of help from my ancestors with
this role. I saw such a kinship with the character."
Chris Brown is being sued by John Troxel, the
designer of his tour's set. John claims that the singer neglected to pay
him for some of the work completed on the multimedia set, and although a
verbal agreement was reached between them, Chris' touring company has
refused to pay him in full. The designer is asking for damages that total
around $1 million.
Well the hot new play that is out is Celia. It is a play about
the life of Celia Cruz, one of the best Cuban Singers of her time.
She was a mainstay in NYC and loved all over the world. She still
has a growing fan base and if you come to see the play, you would know
why. She was an amazing woman and if you want to know more about
Latin Culture when in NYC, check out the play, in Spanish or English.
English on Saturdays at 5pm, Sundays at 7pm. All other performances
are in Spanish. It is playing at the New World Stages. The Box office is
located at 340 West 50th street (between 8th and 9th avenue) in NYC.
Blues musician Syl Johnson has filed a
copyright-infringement lawsuit against Michael Jackson, Will Smith, the
estate of Tupac Shakur and others for the alleged unauthorized use of his
1967 song "Different Strokes." According to the suit, samples of Syl's
tune were used in Jacko's "Blood on the Dance Floor," DJ Jazzy Jeff & the
Fresh Prince's "Who Stole the D.J." and 2Pac's "Peep Game" without his
permission. He is seeking unspecified damages.
A federal appeals court has upheld a 2006 trial court ruling
dismissing a songwriter's copyright-infringement lawsuit against Beyoncé
and others. The plaintiff, Jennifer Amour, had claimed that Bey-Bey and
her songwriting team had stolen her music and lyrics for the Grammy
Award-winning song "Baby Boy" (featuring Sean Paul).
After 14 years with hard-rock band, he
cites 'personal reasons,' physical duress in statement issued Wednesday.
In a joint statement issued by Newsted and Metallica on Wednesday (January
17), the bassist hinted that the physical duress and rigors of the band's
touring schedule over the past few years may have played a hand in his
decision to walk away from the group. So he just walks away..
John Legend is set to release the concert
disc
Live From Philadelphia on Jan. 15. The collection will be sold exclusively
at Target stores as both a CD and CD/DVD combo package. The CD boasts the
new single "Slow Dance," a duet with Corinne Bailey Rae, as well as John
covering songs by Sly & the Family Stone and the Beatles.
Five of James Brown's children have filed court documents to have
their late father's will annulled. The siblings have accused James' former
advisers Buddy Dallas, Alford Bradley and David Cannon of manipulating the
singer into leaving most of his estate to charitable trusts that would be
used to educate his grandchildren, but partially benefit the advisers
themselves. "No one told James what to do," says Buddy in defense of the
will.
Ahead of her big January 17 debut on her family's MTV series, Run's
House, Miley Justine Simmons appears exclusively in the
latest issue of Us Weekly. Reverend Run, 43, and wife Justine, 42,
adopted the American-born girl (they do not know her birth mother) when
she was a month old in September, exactly one year after Justine gave
birth to a daughter who didn't survive. We give our love and support
to the House of Run. The 4-month-old is already a star at home. "She's
brought so much energy to the house," said dad Reverend Run.
Here is a pic
Paris and Nicky Hilton got $500,000 to host NY's eve at LAX
Nightclub. Talking about Paris after hanging with K-Fed this
weekend, Paris Hilton cozied up to Dannielynn's daddy, Larry Birkhead, at
LAX in Las Vegas last night Tuesday, when he was not talking to two
others. Even Mariah and Kanye got paid on NY's eve. Mariah messed up the
countdown at her event at Tao in Vegas by 30 seconds. So many Celebs
got paid to do events, like host all over the U.S. Pam Anderson got
paid herself, almost $100,000. Lindsay Lohan hung with hate her Haden P.
from Heroes, hey I thought they did not like each other ok, who cares.
Love Haden, not sure about LiLo but it is funny that they partied
together. Also that Lilo slipped off the wagon, having been seen sipping
out of a bottle of Champagne. Ok, she caught herself supposedly and
called her sponsor. Nick Carter was a naughty boy, macking on a few
choice ladies, but one talked to much and he blocked her by taking one too
many text messages and she got the hint.
Miley Cyrus was on Z100 NY defending
some pics of her
and friends at a sleep over party. The suggestive pics of her and a
girl sharing a piece of candy was taken the wrong way. Although it
was innocent, she is having to learn the hard way, to say no pictures,
even with friends. She did great by the way, for she is really a
good girl and a role model, was just acting silly with friends and someone
sold or put the pics on the internet.
Katherine Hiegl and Josh Kelley, Tracey
Edmonds
and Eddie Murphy, and Jimmy Fallon all got married this past couple weeks
or New Years Day. 'Without a Trace' Star Roselyn Sanchez and Fellow Actor
Eric Winter Get Engaged in Puerto Rico. Josh Kelly, while on his honeymoon
with Katherine burned copies of his new Cd for people on the beach.
Majorly cool points for you dude, but they would have taken a autograph
and brought the Cd. Although his
birthday is Jan 30th.
Sean Penn and Robin Wright Penn are divorcing after 11 years of
marriage, according to People.com. The "Into the Wild" director and
"Beowulf" actress have two children together, boys ages 14 and 16.
Marilyn Manson and Dita Von Teese's divorce
still isn't finalized yet, Von Teese filed in December 2006, citing
Manson's alleged infidelity and partying, but they are now legally
permitted to marry other people,
People.com reports. Their marital status was terminated Thursday,
but
the ex-couple have yet to settle their finances. Manson, 38, has been
dating Evan Rachel Wood, age 20. at right.
Madonna's directorial debut will premiere at the Berlin
International Film Festival, which will take place in Germany on February
7-17. Madge's short-form comedy "Filth and Wisdom" counts among its stars
Gogol Bordello frontman Eugene Hutz, who also starred alongside Elijah
Wood in "Everything Is Illuminated."
Well Britney was two hours late for her Deposition, thereby fully
pissing off lawyers across the board. Even her own lawyers want to
be rid of her. She needs to clean up her act, but K-Fed's lawyer was
not too mad, he got to ask a few questions anyway before she left at the
time the depo was to be finished. But he rescheduled another one
though.
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Enchanted
"American Idol" Fantasia Barrino not only blows off her
performances, but she apparently also blows off her fans too! The awesome
singer gave her final "Color Purple" performance on Sunday, and after the
show ended at 6:00 PM, fans waited by the stage door to get her autograph.
Unfortunately, they were still waiting in the cold until 8:45 PM, when
they were told she had already left! Damn! Although Luckily, the humbler
"Idol" contestant LaKisha Jones, who also stars in the production, signed
some pics for them, on Fantasia's picture no less!
Swizz Beatz and other musicians are
helping clothing company Gap with their Sound
of Color campaign to attract customers online. The hitmaker was assigned
the color green and asked to create a song inspired by the hue. Swizzy's
song will then be transformed into a music video by an up-and-coming
filmmaker. The tune, as well as an accompanying video, will be available
for downloading and streaming at
soundofcolor.com on Feb. 15.
50 Cent appears with legendary actor
Robert
De Niro on the cover of Vibe's Hollywood Issue. In the magazine, both men
discuss their roles in this fall's Righteous Kill. "[Robert's] celebrity
is so strong that I get a chance to feel like a normal person for a little
bit," Fiddy says. Meanwhile, the rapper was reportedly booted from a
Scottsdale, Ariz., mall Thursday because members of his entourage were
allegedly carrying weapons.
Smokey Robinson and Gladys Knight are bringing their repertoire of
love songs to the Hawaii Romance Festival, which runs May 2-11 at various
venues. Smokey will headline "Back to Romance" night on May 9, while
Gladys, Aaron Neville and Kimberly Locke will serenade lovebirds during
"The Rhythm of Romance" night on May 10. Tickets for these events will go
on sale on Valentine's Day.
Althought's been five years, besides belowsince
Erykah Badu has released any new material, but she will break that lull
with her upcoming disc, New Amerykah: Part One (4th World War), on Feb.
26. The bohemian songbird isn't concerned if the hiatus has affected her
fan base. "I don't worry about that, but the label mentions that a lot,"
states Erykah. "I think if people like music, then they like music."
Heath Ledger has had a star studded
funeral
in L. A. and is being flown home. His ex-fiancé and daughter was absent as
was a few others. His dad and family attended the funeral, and are
on their way to Perth Australia. They still do not know what
happened ultimately to the actor.
R. Kelly has been slapped with a lawsuit
by a concert promoter for allegedly abandoning
a Minneapolis gig. According to the suit, Royalty Records paid the crooner
a $120,000 fee for a Dec. 6 show that subsequently was rescheduled for
Dec. 20. But Kelly had to cancel the rescheduled gig because he had a
court appearance in Chicago. Royalty is suing R. for his $120,000 concert
fee plus unspecified damages.
Alicia Keys has unveiled the 30-date itinerary for her North
American As I Am tour.
The shows kick off April 19 in Hampton, Va., and the trek is currently set
to wrap June 18 at New York's Madison Square Garden. Alicia will sport a
custom wardrobe designed by Giorgio Armani at each performance. Meanwhile,
don't forget to watch Alicia take part in Sunday's Super Bowl XLII Pregame
Show on Fox!
David
Beckham got a tattoo of his wife on his body. It was an angel that looked
like his wife Victoria Spice Girl Beckham. It is his 11th tattoo on his
body.
Once again it Chinese New Year time to arrive. It is the year
of the Rat. Radio City Music Hall is host to a grand new show called
Chinese New Year Splendor. The Tea Cup Dance and so many other
dances and martial arts. The show runs for 10 more days. Chinese New Year
Splendor, is back for it's 5th anniversary at Radio City Music Hall. From
acrobats to ribbon dancers, the near 200 performers will mesmerize you
with 5000 years of Chinese culture. Chinese New Year Splendor runs from
Jan 30-Feb 9, tickets start at $58.
To buy your tickets call (212)
695-SHOW or go to:
Mariah Carey and Beyoncé were among 2007's highest-grossing female
artists in music,
according to Forbes magazine. Mimi earned $13 million last year, while
Bey-Bey collected $27 million. Other divas earning big money included
Jennifer Lopez and Fergie. Meanwhile, "Touch My Body," the first single
from Mariah's upcoming disc, That Chick (due April 1), is expected to
impact radio on Feb. 12.
Missy Elliott is teaming up with Walt
Disney Studios to produce a new 3-D
video that combines her songs "Ching-a-ling"
and "Shake Your Pom Pom." The song tunes appear on the soundtrack to the
upcoming dance flick Step Up
2 the Streets (opening Feb. 14). The 3-D clip, which is helmed by
director Dave Meyers, will premiere on MTV's TRL on Feb. 15. The
soundtrack hits stores Feb. 5.
The just-released 2008 Grammy Nominees
compilation
album features 21 hits from some of today's hottest artists, including
Kanye West, Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake and Corinne Bailey Rae. In other
Grammy news, the Writers Guild of America signed an agreement Monday to
allow its members to participate in the Feb. 10 show, in spite of the
ongoing writers' strike.
Boyz II Men are currently serenading
audiences with classic Motown chestnuts from
their latest disc, Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville, USA. The boys are
happy with the positive reaction from fans of their music. "It means that
we really have accomplished something," says BIIM singer Shawn Stockman.
"We pride ourselves on knowing that every song we do, that everyone will
have heard of and they get excited about them."
Jim Jones will return to the rap game with a brand-new mixtape
called Harlem's American
Gangster (due Feb. 19). The collection, whose title takes an obvious jab
at his rap rival Jay-Z's disc American Gangster, it boasts a few new
tracks including first single "Love Me No More." Also, the mixtape is
hosted by former Roc-a-Fella CEO Damon Dash. It will be one to hear, so go
pick it up. To check out his official
site click this.
Miley Cyrus, the Hanna Montana Star is legally changing her name.
She is actually named
Destiny Hope Cyrus (born Nov. 23, 1992) is Changing it to Miley Ray Cyrus.
Ray to honor her dad and to Miley since everyone has been calling her
Miley since she was a child. Everyone in the entertainment world
knows her as Miley so, she made it legal. Her Concert is being shown all
over the world and will be expected to be amazing for all theatres that
pick it up.
Alicia Keys will take the stage as the featured performer for the
Super Bowl XLII
pre-game show on Sunday. Coverage before the start of the big game between
the New York Giants and the New England Patriots airs from 2 to 6 p.m. ET
on Fox. Previously announced performer Jordin Sparks will sing the
national anthem before the 6:17 p.m. kickoff.
Since the beginning of time women have
been drawn to men of great charm…men who know how to treat a woman… men
who
are well versed in the international language of love. Now one man has
come to stand as example to would-be Romeos across the globe. That man is
Flavor Flav. After two unsuccessful attempts at finding love, America's
favorite bachelor is back for the last time looking for a girl who has the
sophistication to match his A-list lifestyle. The third and finale season
of "Flavor of Love" premieres on VH1 on Monday, February 11 at 9:00 PM.*
It is all over the web, but it was great for a Orthodox Couples
wedding. Rapper Pharrell
was driving around Miami when he happened upon a big Jewish Orthodox
wedding. Pharrell spotted men dancing in the front yard and stopped to
watch, when he was invited to participate, he accepted. He got down and
had fun.. The wedding between Rachel and Tuvia Lind took place last month
at a private residence in Miami Beach.
The Monte Carlo Hotel in Las Vegas was on fire, looks like about
four stories from the roof down are toast. The fire may have started in
one of the luxury suites on the 32nd floor, and has burned to the 24th
floor. No reports of injuries yet. Traffic is snarled on the strip. Guess
I have to re-book my room for next week.
Marlon Brando's oldest son, Christian Brando, died early this
morning at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles, David
Seeley, a lawyer for Marlon Brando's estate confirmed to the AP. He was
49. Brando had been in the ICU since January 11 for pneumonia, the family
had no funeral plans as of yet. Well, some might remember him from not to
long ago. Brando went to prison for voluntary manslaughter in the death of
his half-sister's boyfriend, Dag Drollet.
What is up with Lil Wayne, this kid is
banana's.
He got money, got talent, got fame but is trying to live up to the tat's
on his face for some reason. He must think he is in jail for real,
because he is on his way there or back or whatever:
He was taken in by Drug enforcement
agents in Arizona. Click to find out more
Chris Brown joined American Idol's Jordin
Sparks
to film a video for their duet "No Air" on Wednesday. The clip for the
second single off Jordin's debut album is set to emerge in February.
Meanwhile, Chris was spotted with his admitted crush Rihanna on Tuesday in
New York. Finally, Chris graces the cover of the latest Men's Health
issue.
Jill Scott is dropping a concert set titled Jill Scott: Live in
Paris + in both
standard DVD and deluxe DVD/CD editions on Feb. 5. The DVD captures eight
tunes from a concert in Paris, as well as four songs from a House of Blues
gig in Los Angeles. The collection coincides with Jill's Real Thing Tour,
which kicks off Feb. 5 in Seattle. Jill Scott has beefed up her
upcoming Real Thing tour with a dozen more cities. Among the dates added
to the monthlong trek, which kicks off Feb. 5 in Seattle, are two-night
performances in Baltimore, Chicago and Newark, N.J. Plus, Jill's
Washington, D.C., stop has been extended to a four-night residency.
Grammy-nominated soul crooner Raheem DeVaughn is opening up on the tour.
Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio just got
tossed in the can for two days in upstate New York, for missing a drug
counseling session, of all things. & Bouncing around the cell! Trey spent
last Wednesday through Friday at the Washington County Jail, in Fort
Edward, N.Y., after he violated the terms of a guilty plea made back in
April. He was popped during a traffic stop in December 2006 for having
painkillers without a prescription.
Jessica Simpson is hopping mad. It seems that there is a OK!
magazine article coming
out soon. It talks about her relationship with Tony Romo, and she
has called the Lawyers. It is on now!! According to the
article Jessica was dumped after the playoffs, and sister Ashlee distanced
herself from her sister. It could not be further from the truth, cause she
and Tony are still good, and Ashlee is still close to her sister.
According to the Lawyers, they say the article reflects a "smear campaign"
and has subjected Simpson to "public contempt, ridicule, aversion or
disgrace." So punks its on...
Stevie Wonder, Al Green and Keyshia Cole
are among the headliners for the 2008 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage
Festival, scheduled to take place April 25-27 and May 1-4 in the Big Easy.
The lineup also includes the Neville Brothers, Maze featuring Frankie
Beverly, the Roots, Dianne Reeves, Santana, Tower of Power, Keb' Mo' and
dozens of other artists. Click here for a complete day-by-day schedule.
Ringo Starr is known for being the cool headed Beatle, but the rock
legend showed his tough side Tuesday when he walked off the set of "Live
With Regis and Kelly" rather than cut short one of his songs. Starr, who
is promoting his new album, "Liverpool 8," planned to perform the title
song with fellow rocker Dave Stewart. However, due to miscommunication
between his publicist, Elizabeth Freund, and the musical director, Starr
didn't realize the performance had to be 2 1/2 minutes or less.
Britney is back in the news again, she was
in
a accident yet again. This time it was with a man on a motorbike.
He was alright it seems and Britneys personal Pap, switched info with the
biker. While the paps kept Britney company. Also in the news is that
Britney Spears walked into a downtown courthouse Wednesday the 23, to
plead for renewed rights to visit her two little boys. For Pap pal
Adnan, news for him is grim: The wife of Britney Spears' paparazzo pal has
filed for legal separation from him. Azlynn Elizabeth Berry cites
irreconcilable differences with Adnan Ghalib for the split after four
years of marriage, according to documents filed Friday in Superior Court.
Berry, although she is representing herself in court papers, she seeks
spousal support, and for Ghalib to pay her legal fees, the filing said.
Lil Wayne and two unidentified members
of
his crew were arrested on Tuesday in Yuma, Ariz., by DEA agents on various
drug-possession charges. Authorities stopped the rapper's tour bus and
after searching the vehicle found numerous drugs including marijuana,
cocaine and ecstasy. Wayne was charged with suspicion of possession of
dangerous drugs, possession of narcotics and possession of drug
paraphernalia. He remains in custody pending bail.
Alicia Keys' As I Am stays in the No. 1
slot
on the Billboard 200 with only 61,000 copies sold. It is the hot album's
second consecutive week at the top and third overall. Meanwhile, despite
her success, Alicia sometimes thinks she belongs to a bygone era. "But
then I know that I'm in the right time, because I'm able to bring
something to this time that is not here," she
explains.
Do not forget to check out Luna Negra
Dance at the New Victory Theater and it is running from Jan 25th to Feb.
3rd, it is a great play/dance, you must check it out..
Oh and
this is ridiculous but true: Sean "Diddy" Combs has
changed his pseudonym again to mirror his clothing company, Sean John. "I
have always evolved and taken a different name each time," he says. "Right
now I want to be 'Sean John' because that's where I am right now."
Meanwhile, witnesses have come forward to support a lawsuit claiming that
Diddy assaulted Gerald Rechnitzer and his girlfriend last year in Los
Angeles.
50 Cent announced Saturday at Utah's
Sundance
Film Festival that he is developing a yet-to-be-named film-production
company with his manager, Chris Lighty, and movie producer Randy Emmet
(Home of the Brave, Righteous Kill). "It means I'll have creative control
of some of the projects I commit to and I can choose things to develop,"
says 50 of his new venture.
Ratpack fame Sammy Davis Jr.'s widow, Altovise Davis, is suing two
former business associates over the rights to her late husband's legacy
and biopic. In her lawsuit, Altovise accuses Barrett LaRoda and Anthony
Francis of Sammy Davis Jr. Enterprises Inc. of hiding financial records
from her and hindering negotiations to have a biopic made about Sammy. She
is seeking an undisclosed amount of punitive and monetary damages.
John Legend apparently is getting some flak for his choices for
dating only gorgeous
supermodels, but the piano crooner doesn't mind the "player" hating.
"People are automatically condescending," says John, whose girlfriend is
Thai-Norwegian bombshell Christine Teigen. "If you're dating a girl who's
kind of regular, you hear, 'Why are you dating her?' I don't get caught up
in it. I'm more concerned with my happiness." He has been known to have
dated Bin Laden's Niece also, so rock on man.
Rock, one-half of New York duo Heltah
Skeltah,
has been indicted on an attempted murder and assault charge in the first
degree. Rock, who is also member of New York's famed Boot Camp Clik, was
arrested for attempted murder on Tuesday (Jan. 15) and has been in custody
since. The Brooklyn District Attorney's office claims that the rapper (nee
Jamal Bush) shot a known pimp and bloods gang
member,
Terrell Ellis, in the neck paralyzing him. The DA's office also claims
that Rock is a pimp and the incident stemmed from a dispute over an
alleged prostitute. the case will likely go to trial in six to nine
months.
50 Cent's entertainment empire continues
to
grow. During the Sundance Film Festival this weekend, the rapper and
sometimes actor announced that he plans on producing independent films.
Britney Spears has finally come to her
senses.
She went to her deposition this Monday (21st), she was there for 2 hours
and has to come back for one more day of questioning apparently. But
she at least was there and finally did what was asked of her. She
must be getting it finally, that the court will not put up with her antics
anymore. She lost custody of the kids, and the ability to see them
alone. Britney Spears was in good spirits after the depo.
The hot baby shop Petit Tresor was the
go-to baby boutique in
L.A. after the birth of Mrs. Christina Aguilera's son and Nicole Richie's
daughter. Grandpa Lionel Richie was so tickled, he also bought five
organic blankets in pink, a pink silk photo album, a silver heart rattle
and sheets embroidered with little cute pink rosebuds. Paris Hilton sent
Nicole a pink cashmere sweater, bowls, My Blankee hooded towels, and a
Huddy Buddy baby T-shirt that says "Play It Loud!" And Gwen Stefani bought
pal Christina a diaper bag, for a measly little $1,200 bucks. Hey I
need a gift too...
The beautiful Beyoncé will perform at the Grammy Awards on Feb. 10,
according to her father, Mathew Knowles. The show's
status
has been in question because many songwriters have sided with the striking
Writers Guild of America. Meanwhile, John Legend is set to perform an
acoustic concert on a Delta Airlines flight for the winners of a Grammy's
sweepstakes. Winners also will get to attend rehearsals for the ceremony.
Jennifer Hudson is in talks to star in the
Tyler
Perry-directed drama The Family That Preys. Tyler's sixth movie features
an ensemble cast that includes Sanaa Lathan, Rockmond Dunbar, Kathy Bates
and Alfre Woodard. The story centers on two families from opposite sides
of the tracks that become closely attached in love and business.
Production on the film stars March 2 in Atlanta.
Guess who is coming out with something
new. The song, "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow" will be performed by the
Nice Judge, Miss Paula Abdul" from American Idol" judge during the Super
Bowl. It is a step back for the star, actually sounds like
something that she would have come out with in early years..
Remember Emineem, he is back in the studio after ballooning to
200+
pounds. And not to mention being hospitalized for pneumonia, most
speculated that the change in him was due to his best friend dying in a
bar fight last year. He was on suicide watch for a bit but is
bouncing back and doing well, and back in the studio trying to climb back
to being himself, good luck man..
The Ginuwine has filed another breach-of-contract lawsuit against
the King Music Group,
alleging that the company has not complied with an settlement agreement
made in October. The singer accuses the record company of misrepresenting
itself and failing to compensate him to record music for a new album.
Ginuwine also alleges that the breach has caused damages to his career and
has kept him from pursuing professional opportunities in the process.
Discovery Network and the awe inspiring
Oprah who is now a force
of Nature is partnering up to bring a new network the O Network. It
is in works and will make her someone to deal with. It should be
completed soon.
Beyoncé is participating in a campaign to
help boost
tourism in her hometown of Houston. The cute songbird is featured in "My
Houston" print ads that are showcasing her love for H-Town. The ads will
appear in USA Today, on some in-flight magazines and other periodicals.
Also in her world, Miss Beyonce has
launched a new mobile game called Beyoncé Fashion Diva, where users
immerse themselves in creating their own stylized divas.
Not so surprising but Ludacris and Soulja Boy will headline separate
football parties during Super Bowl
weekend in Phoenix, Ariz. Luda is performing at ESPN the Magazine's "Next"
party on Feb. 1, while Soulja headlines a dance contest featuring athletes
on Feb. 2. Meanwhile, Ludacris was honored Sunday at the 16th annual
Trumpet Awards in Atlanta with the Usher Raymond Altruism Award for his
philanthropic work with the youth.
Kirk Franklin and the Clark Sisters were
among the big winners Saturday at the 23rd annual Stellar Gospel Music
Awards in Nashville. The Clark Sisters nabbed four trophies including CD
of the Year (Live -- One Last Year), while Kirk took home the Special
Event CD of the Year honor (Songs for the Storm, Volume 1). Other
winners included J. Moss, Vickie Winans and Fred Hammond.
Daniel Lynn is cross eyed and her father
is trying a eye patch to correct abnormality. Larry Birkhead is trying not
to have it correct it surgically. She is a brave and he wants to
exhaust all other avenues before surgery. She is the daughter of Ana
Nicole Smith and Daniel Birkhead.
Harlow Winter Kate Madden was born Friday
at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and weighed 6 lbs. 7 oz. Richie, who had a
famously wild childhood, said the idea of parenthood had made her more
mature. "When I found out that I
was pregnant, there was just something inside of me that felt a
responsibility to mend any issues that I've had with my parents in the
past, because, listen, I've put them through a lot," she said. Jordon and
Christina Ag had a boy, and Christina even put out a song to her on her
website. Her son is named Max Liron and to fans she left a note "
Today is a very joyful and special day.. As we welcome our first son into
this world'. To add to celeb births at Cedars, Courtney Thorne-Smith
was having also a baby boy, Jacob Emerson. She is the star of the
'According to Jim', she plays his wife.
Michael McDonald is reworking classic hits from Stevie Wonder,
Dionne Warwick, Jackie Wilson and others for his upcoming disc, Soul Speak
(due March 11). "The entire project truly was a joy," says Michael of the
collection. "For a lot of people, the songs on this [album] were historic
events." The set's fi
Master
P and his son Romeo have released a
music video titled
"Black History." The father-and-son rap team hopes to expand
the
video into a new venture of books and educational cartoons that chronicle
the black experience. "My goal is to make this video part of the
elementary and high school curriculum," says P, "and also to make this
song the anthem for Black History Month."
Sound
of Color campaign to attract customers online. The hitmaker was assigned
the color green and asked to create a song inspired by the hue. Swizzy's
song will then be transformed into a music video by an up-and-coming
filmmaker. The tune, as well as an accompanying video, will be available
for downloading and streaming at
soundofcolor.com on Feb. 15.
changed his pseudonym again to mirror his clothing company, Sean John. "I
have always evolved and taken a different name each time," he says. "Right
now I want to be 'Sean John' because that's where I am right now."
Meanwhile, witnesses have come forward to support a lawsuit claiming that
Diddy assaulted Gerald Rechnitzer and his girlfriend last year in Los
Angeles.
Van Hunt and Sam Moore
are among the guests on American Idol judge Randy Jackson's solo debut
album. Randy Jackson's Music Club, Vol. 1 is set for a March 11 release
via Randy's new label, Dream Merchant 21. "I didn't want to make it all
one genre, because that's not who I am," he says. "There's something here
for every listener." Mariah Carey's next album has been titled That
Chick and is set to hit stores sometime in April. Def Jam debuted 10
tracks from the disc at a recent listening party, and at least one
reviewer has pegged the tune "Bye, Bye" as Mimi's next big hit. Read the
full review of the event
another
i-Phone, they came out with a new laptop. It is the thinnest laptop
invented says Steve Jobs. It is 3.lbs, 0.16-0.76 inches, said Steve,
at a price of $1799. It is the Mac book air. A Full size keyboard
and a great bargain with movie rentals, appletv is updated and download
films. No cd/dvd drive but it is great. It has a 80 gig hd, can fit
in a interoffice envelope, battery life of 5 hours also. It was held
at The Moscone Center in San Francisco and was great for Apple. 
million digital downloads. "I can't thank my fans enough, without them all
of this wouldn't have been possible," he says. Meanwhile, rap group the
Ohio Boyz are accusing Soulja Boy of plagiarizing a song called "Swagg"
that they posted on their
Tuesday's
People's Choice Awards. JT won Favorite Male Singer and Favorite Pop Song
for "What Goes Around . . . Comes Around." Other winners included Rihanna
for Favorite R&B Song ("Shut Up and Drive") and Timbaland for Favorite
Hip-Hop Song ("Give It To Me"). Check out the winners and see their
acceptance speeches here:
Fed this
weekend, Paris Hilton cozied up to Dannielynn's daddy, Larry Birkhead, at
LAX in Las Vegas last night Tuesday, when he was not talking to two
others. Even Mariah and Kanye got paid on NY's eve. Mariah messed up the
countdown at her event at Tao in Vegas by 30 seconds. So many Celebs
got paid to do events, like host 
"American Idol" Fantasia Barrino not only blows off her
performances, but she apparently also blows off her fans too! The awesome
singer gave her final "Color Purple" performance on Sunday, and after the
show ended at 6:00 PM, fans waited by the stage door to get her autograph.
Unfortunately, they were still waiting in the cold until 8:45 PM, when
they were told she had already left! Damn! Although Luckily, the humbler
"Idol" contestant LaKisha Jones, who also stars in the production, signed
some pics for them, on Fantasia's picture no less! 
