Whitney's items sold during auction (AP)
 

Two more reasons to watch HBO
 

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070110/tv_nm/lackawanna_dc


http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070110/tv_nm/kanye_dc

Godfather of Soul has not been buried yet
 

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070110/.../james_brown_9

Shouldn't they have decided this AT THE FUNERAL HOME???? :confused: :mad: :(

Police was looking for Tyreese (E!).....
 

http://news.yahoo.com/s/eonline/2007...a_bcc5fbc8e3d8


but his girlfriend is recanting her story....

http://news.yahoo.com/s/eonline/2007...8_b6138b694737

It's sad that funerals bring out the BEAST in people. This is just tacky. He deserves so much more.

NYSD random pics
 

Andre Leon Talley with the woman of the moment:

http://www.nysocialdiary.com/sociald...s/CIMG7027.jpg

J. Hud meets Mary Wilson:

http://www.nysocialdiary.com/sociald...s/CIMG7032.jpg

Andre, J. Hud and Mary:

http://www.nysocialdiary.com/sociald...s/CIMG7035.jpg

Ella Fitzgerald Stamp
 

our own Soror Ella Fitzgerald has a stamp in her honor and its out for all to buy. i can't wait to get mine!:D

JB's youngest son not in the will (AP)
 

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070112/...mes_brown_will

:( :mad:

On the JHud pics: Hooray for her stylist!!!! She was on Letterman Monday and she looked good. Hope Andre gave her some tips!;)

Patty Jackson's 411 for the week of January 8th, 2007

Where is the Godfather of Soul’s body? James Brown died on Christmas day, and, as of press time, his body has not been buried. Brown’s body is in his home in Augusta, Georgia. The Will has not been filed, and the family has not decided where he will be buried. A lot of legal issue have to be worked out to decide who gets what. First up for the Brown family, a DNA test to determine if the five-year old son of Tomi Rae Hynie is by James Brown. Tomi Rae is outraged that her son is being treated like this. She says the child is James Brown’s, and it’s unfair that she is being treated like an outcast by the Brown family because James Brown loved her. The Brown family is sick of Tomi Rae. It has been proven that she was never married to their father. The family is also upset about remarks Tomi Rae made to the British press. One of Brown’s biggest hits was Sex Machine, but according to Tomi Rae, he was no sex machine. She described Brown as a sick old man with a fading libido. She says Brown was insecure, paranoid, jealous and possessive. She states everybody had to bow down to him and call him “Mr. Brown.” The Godfather of Soul was known for the splits he did on stage. According to Tomi Rae, the last time he did splits, Brown couldn’t get out of bed for 24 hours. Director Spike Lee will be doing a movie based on Brown’s life. Samuel L. Jackson is being considered for the part. I love Samuel as an actor, but I don’t think he’s right for the part. He’s 60-years old, and the big question is can he dance? To play James Brown on the big screen, you have to know how to dance.

Who is going to replace Star Jones on the ABC talker The View? Word has it Comedienne Sherri Shepherd has been tapped by Barbara Walters to add some diversity to the cast. Shepherd is best known for her work on The Jamie Foxx Show, Everybody Loves Raymond, Comic View, Ellen and the movie Beauty Shop. Shepherd is the mother of a young toddler. She recently divorced her husband after finding out he was cheating on her. The producers of The View look forward to the role Shepherd will bring to the show as a young, divorced mother. The official announcement can’t come soon enough because Rosie O’Donnell will be leaving the show. O’Donnell feels betrayed by Barbara Walters. Late last year, O’Donnell publicly ridiculed Donald Trump when he decided to give the scandalous Miss USA another chance at her title. Donald Trump fired back at Rosie calling her fat, sloppy and disgusting. Plus, he trashed her relationship with her partner, Kelli Carpenter. Barbara is friends with Donald Trump, and it appeared she sided with him during the O’Donnell- Trump public feud. Trump also stated that Barbara Walters hated Rosie. He says Barbara told him this. Rosie went on a two week vacation. When she returned to The View, all hell broke loose. Rosie cussed Barbara out. She accused the TV titan of not having her back and called her a liar. Barbara swore to Rosie that this was not the case, and producers got Rosie away from her. Despite Barbara’s public pleas of liking Rosie O’Donnell, Donald Trump released a letter addressed to Rosie telling her how Barbara hated her and that working with Rosie was like living in hell. He claims she described Rosie as a Pig, and admitted that Rosie won’t be around for long. Is Barbara Walters lying? Why is Donald Trump obsessed with destroying Rosie? Somewhere Star Jones and Iyanla Van Zandt are having a good laugh. Jones and Van Zandt have had their share of problems with Barbara Walters. Last year, Walters orchestrated Star’s exit from the show. Years ago, after wooing Iyanla from the Oprah Winfrey camp, Barbara gave her a talk show. When they butted heads, Barbara took away Iyanla’s show and almost destroyed her career. Iyanla admits she made a mistake trusting Barbara Walters with her career. Iyanla described Barbara, the Dean of TV, as Satan. Barbara Walters is 76-years old. Maybe she should retire and salvage her reputation. Right now, someone is lying, and all fingers are pointing Barbra. Look for O’Donnell to exit the show before the end of the year.

The awards and accolades have been pouring in for Jennifer Hudson. The American Idol castoff is amazing in the movie Dreamgirls. She plays “Effie White,” the role made famous by Jennifer Holliday. Hudson recently signed to J Records, and Record Mogul Clive Davis will be producing her project. Davis was the force behind Whitney Houston, and he says Jennifer Hudson is the New Whitney. Jennifer Hudson does a great job on the Holliday classic And I’m Telling You, I’m Not Going. She is getting ready to shoot a video for the song, and it will be different from the movie. Supreme Legend Mary Wilson has been making the press rounds regarding the movie. She says Jennifer is deserving of all the attention and the awards, but she needs to give credit to the late Florence Ballard of The Supremes. The “Effie White” character is loosely based on the life of Ballard. Ballard had an amazing voice, but she was pushed aside in favor of Diana Ross. Ballard was fired from the Supremes in 1967, and she died in 1976, alone and destitute at the age of 32.

When Oscar time rolls around, look for Dreamgirls to be at the top of the list of nominations. Beyonce sings the song Listen. It’s a good bet this song will be nominated, but Beyonce won’t get the credit for the song. She’s listed as the 4th songwriter, but the Academy only recognizes the first three. So, Beyonce’s name has been left out of consideration.

Does Oscar Winner Halle Berry have something to tell us? Berry, 40, recently helped her 31-year old model boyfriend Gabriel Aubry celebrate his birthday. Over the past few weeks, Berry has been wearing a ring, checking out wedding cakes and wearing baggy clothes. Is there a bun in the oven? Halle says she wants to be a mom.

The Rocks are trying to save their marriage, and Oprah is helping out. The ten year marriage of Chris and Malaak Compton has seen its share of ups and downs. They have two young toddlers, and Malaak has been patient dealing with Chris’s wandering eye. Last year, Chris filed for divorce then suddenly changed his mind. Oprah really admires Malaak. Despite being a celebrity wife, she has dedicated her life to serving others. During Oprah’s recent trip to South Africa to open a school for young girls, the Rocks went along to help. Oprah felt the young couple needed to get away and develop a bond. So far, the trip has worked as Chris and Malaak have grown closer. Chris has a new movie coming out in March called I Think I Love My Wife.

Jermaine Jackson has joined the cast of the UK version of Celebrity Big Brother. Jermaine wanted to be ready for his close-up, and he underwent some plastic surgery, including a brow lift and a tweaking of his nose.

Basketball Star Jason Kidd of the New Jersey Nets has filed for divorce from his wife, Joumana. Jason and Joumana have three children and a lot of drama between them. In 2001, Jason was arrested for assaulting Joumana. He paid fines and attended anger management classes. Jason has been trying to make it work with his wife, but there was always drama surrounding the two. Joumana is a former Budweiser model, and she was known for throwing kisses at Jason before he would make his free throw shots. Jason filed for divorce claiming that Joumana was abusing him and their kids. Friends say Joumana would taunt Jason from the sidelines as he played ball. Spokespeople for Joumana claim she was the one being abused.

Now speaking of abuse, the pregnant girlfriend of Singer Tyrese is now changing her story of being abused by the singer. The girlfriend now claims Tyrese did not beat her. She admits she called the cops after they got into an argument over his alleged cheating. Tyrese has been getting close to Video Host Rosci from BET’s 106 & Park. No one knew he had a pregnant girlfriend in California. The pregnant girlfriend claims she and Tyrese are in love and together. She says they look forward to the birth of their child. Tyrese has been hiding, and authorities are looking for him. He has been missing since the abuse stories made headlines.

Former Spice Girl Mel B is under 24 hour police protection. Mel B says she’s being harassed by fans of Eddie Murphy, who have camped outside of her home. Mel B is five months pregnant, and she says Eddie is the father. Eddie doesn’t believe the child is his, and he says he wants a paternity test.

Keenen Ivory Wayans is enjoying the single life. He recently ended a long-term relationship with his wife, and he is now dating a leggy blonde. They recently returned from South America.

What’s up with Singer John Legend, and does he have a problem holding his liquor? Legend was thrown out of a London club after showing up drunk and out of it. His brother tried to take the stage in his place, but when promoters found out, they had John Legend removed.

The 38th Annual NAACP Image Awards air March 2nd on Fox. The movie Dreamgirls and the TV comedy show Everybody Hates Chris are up for eight awards apiece. Other nominated movies include Akeelah and The Bee and The Pursuit of Happyness.

Congratulations to Rap Pioneers Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five. They will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Ceremonies take place in March.

Talk Show Host Tyra Banks is featured in a photo spread for Vanity Fair magazine. Also, check out Nia Long on the new issue of Essence magazine. 2007 is going to be busy for Nia. She’s joining the cast of the ABC series Boston Legal, and she’s co-starring in the new Ice Cube movie Are We Done Yet? Word has it Nia’s love life has been busy too. She’s rumored to be dating Yao Ming, the 7’6 basketball center for the Houston Rockets. Nia is 5’2. Last year, she was dating Reggie Bush of the New Orleans Saints.

One of the many surprises in the movie Dreamgirls is the cameo by Actress Dawnn Lewis. She played the wife of “James ‘Thunder’ Early,” the character played by Eddie Murphy. Lewis is best known for her role as “Jaleesa” from the TV show, A Different World. Lewis is now gearing up for the Broadway musical Sister Act. It’s based on the hit movie that starred Whoopi Goldberg.

Congratulations to Actor Laurence Fishburne and his wife Actress Gina Torres. They are expecting their first child together this summer. Fishburne has two older children from a previous marriage. Torres will be co-starring with Chris Rock in the movie I Think I Love My Wife.

I am loving the new Flavor of Love spinoff, I Love New York. New York, a.k.a. Tiffany Patterson, has always been my favorite. After being dumped by Flavor Flav twice, New York is on the hunt for love and a new man. I like the New York show, and the men are very interesting. Who will win New York’s heart? Will it be Chance, the thug, Pooty, the cutie or the straight-laced Mr. Boston?

Upcoming Movies:

January 26th- Smoking Aces – Ben Affleck, Alicia Keys and Common.

February 9th- Norbit – Eddie Murphy.

February 13th- Tyler Perry’s Daddy’s Little Girls- Gabrielle Union, Idris Elba, Louis Gossett Jr. and Tracey Ellis Ross.

March 2nd- Wild Hogs- John Travolta, Martin Lawrence and Tim Allen.

March 16th- I Think I Love My Wife- Chris Rock, Gina Torres and Kerry Washington.

Also coming in March- Pride – Terrence Howard and Bernie Mac.

April 6th- Are We Done Yet? Ice Cube and Nia Long.

The new Gerald Levert CD, In My Songs, arrives in stores February 13th. The first single is the tile track, In My Songs.

Prince is the halftime performer at this year’s Superbowl. The big game is February 4th. Prince is scheduled to a tribute to James Brown during the show. Pop Star Billy Joel will be singing the national anthem.

The latest David E. Talbert stage musical, Love In The Nick of Tyme, is coming to Trenton, New Jersey. The musical stars Morris Chestnut, Singer Trenyce (American Idol) and Singer Avant. The musical is happening January 30-31st at the Patriots Theatre War Memorial. Singer Vivian Green is doing the music.

My Brother Marvin is the life story of Marvin Gaye. The stage musical was written by Marvin’s sister, Zeola Gaye. My Brother Marvin will be at the Merriam Theatre, February 14th-18th. The musical stars Keith Washington, Clifton Powell, Marvin’s daughter Nona Gaye, Tony Grant and John Canada Terrell.

Men, Money & Golddiggers is also coming to Philly at the Merriam Theatre, February 27th- March 4th. The play stars Robin Givens, Carl Payne, Miguel Nunez, Jr., Chico Benymon and Essence Atkins.

American Idol returns to Fox on January 16th. Sources say a midseason shocker is expected to happen. What will be the Idol shocker?

“Jack Bauer” returns with 24 on Fox on January 14th. Regina King joins Kiefer Sutherland for the new season.

BET’s Celebration of Gospel will air on January 28th. WDAS morning man Steve Harvey will be hosting with special guests Fantasia, Kirk Franklin, Shirley Caesar, Faith Evans and Smokie Norful.

Author Brenda L. Thomas is back with her new book Every Woman’s Got A Secret. Thomas is best known for the best selling book, Threesomes.

WHAT’S THE UNDERGROUND BUZZ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After winning a reality TV show, this female found out the hard way that the 15 minutes of fame goes by very quickly. After making her name as a groupie, she realized she lost out by winning the competition. The woman who lost the competition got the better deal: a TV show, fame and more money.Hoopz? Deelishus?

I figured they were going to do a DNA test on JB Jr.

I told ya'll Michael has cut off them support checks. Jermaine and LaToya are on reality TV shows.

Rosie/Donald/Baba-- I don't agree with what the Donald has been saying about Rosie (she wasn't lying about him), but I think it's true that Baba told him that working with Rosie is hell. I wouldn't be suprised if Rosie is gone by summer either. Star, I hope you are at home LYAO. :D :D

UB: Hoopz. I really think NY came back for FoL2 to boost ILNY.

I say put Sheryl Underwood on the show. :)

Timberlake and Diaz Call It Quits
Tabloid Rumors Force Duo to Issue Joint Statement
CBS/AP

Singer Justin Timberlake and actress Cameron Diaz have broken up. They have issued a joint statement confirming they've ended their romantic relationship. They say they "have done so mutually and as friends, with continued love and respect for one another." The couple have been dating since 2003.

They say they usually prefer not to comment on the status of their relationship, but they felt the need to do so now because of recent media speculation and inaccurate stories.

Diaz and Timberlake couldn't have been farther apart at the People's Choice awards on Tuesday night.

During the live broadcast, Diaz took the stage to accept her award for favorite leading lady, while Timberlake thanked his fans via satellite from Anaheim, the second stop on his tour, which kicked off Monday.

Neither of them mentioned each other in their acceptance speeches. A giddy Diaz gushed over her fans while Timberlake, who received the award for favorite R&B song, joked about his recent "Saturday Night Live" skit.

Timberlake's actions last week helped fuel rumors that the couple had split.

After the premiere of his new film "Alpha Dog," he was spotted at Social Hollywood talking to screen siren Scarlett Johansson one-on-one for about an hour, People magazine recently reported. The actress will reportedly appear in the new video for his song "What Goes Around ... Comes Around."

Meanwhile, Us Weekly says that Johansson has had her eye on Timberlake for quite some time.

"Scarlett has always liked Justin. They've always had a flirtation — that's why Cameron was threatened by her," a pal of Timberlake's tells the magazine. Us Weekly reports that the singer's decision to cast the 20-year-old in the video pushed his relationship with Diaz to the breaking point.

"(Cameron) could not believe he went behind her back to put her in the video," the pal says. "Cameron was very jealous of Scarlett."

According to USA Today, the singer and his rep were mum about a break-up at the "Alpha Dog" premiere.

"There will be no statement," his publicist, Ken Sunshine, told the newspaper, neither confirming nor denying a split.

Initial talk of a split began with a report from Star magazine that the pair spent the holidays separately: Justin Timberlake at home in Tennessee with family, while Diaz, 34, went skiing in Colorado with hers.

"They had been planning to be together in Tennessee with his folks," a source told Star. "But he came out alone and she stayed in L.A."

Sources told Star that Timberlake — who turns 26 on Jan. 31 — instigated the split.

The magazine reports that when the singer partied with friends at a nightclub in Memphis on Dec. 23, he told revelers: "Me and Cameron? We're done." Adding that "the breakup is for keeps!"

One thing is for sure: everything seemed dandy between the pair when she made an appearance on "Saturday Night Live" when was guest host last month.

^^^^
Was I the first one to think "maybe Justin and Britney can get back together"? :p

Soror on Survivor
 

below is the link to the Survivor/CBS website. not into the show but i will be watching this season and i hope she goes far:)

http://www.cbs.com/primetime/survivo...rs/erica.shtml

I don't know...if Brit-Brit wasn't so nazty right now...maybe I could see it. JT can do sooo much better now. ;)

^^^^
Especially now that Brit has Jayden and Sean P.

Toni sues former manager (AP)
 

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070113/...raxton_lawsuit

FYI: Her former manager is also Aalyiah's uncle.

She's also left his record company. (Retuers)

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070113/music_nm/braxton_dc

But he would make a much better daddy than K-Fertile.

NO!!! I thought that too... But Britney needs to grow up a bit. Having children does not necessarily make you an adult..

Brittney is waaaaayyyy to nasty for Mr. SexyBack now.

TONI BRAXTON SUES FORMER MANAGER
 

TONI BRAXTON SUES FORMER MANAGER: Barry Hankerson accused of putting his financial interests ahead of singer's.

January 15, 2007

*Artist manager Barry Hankerson, who at one time guided R. Kelly's career until they fell out, is in the news because singer Toni Braxton is suing him.
Braxton is suing her former manager because he owes her at least $10 million for maneuvering to have her abandon a long, lucrative relationship with her record company and jump to his own record label. So says her lawsuit filed Friday in New York.
Specifically, the suit accuses Hankerson of putting his financial interests ahead of Braxton's and using fraud, deception and double-dealing to get her to leave Arista Records.
"Hankerson actively sought to destroy Braxton's relationship with Arista through underhanded `double-talk,' telling Braxton that Arista was not interested in working with her anymore, while telling Arista that Braxton no longer wanted to record for Arista," the lawsuit said.
The suit said Braxton tried to fire Hankerson as her personal manager but he responded by engaging in a vendetta against her, insisting he keep controlling her career and refusing to communicate with any of several personal managers she sought to employ.

Barry Hankerson:
Aaliyah's uncle; Gladys Knight's ex-hubby. Wasn't their divorce messy due to him allegedly being unscrupulous?

Poor Toni. For your next project, tell hubby to get back with Mint Condition and you get back with Babyface. :o

^^

Word! :)

Bold and Beautiful actress dies of cancer
 

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070116/...us/obit_conley

RIP Sally :(

Updated:2007-01-15 12:08:49
Report: Miss New Jersey USA resigns over pregnancy, runner-up takes the tiara
AP
see link: http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles...15120809990004

what kind of women are these pageants pickin'? first Miss USA, then Miss Teen USA, then Miss Nevada...too much scandal for me...:(

I guess she learned from going bankrupt once. She is watching things closely now. Good for her,
SC

Now Soror, we all know that Mint Condition is not making any money!! LOL

I.don't.care!
Get back with your band and tour your azzez off! :p

They're coming to Charlotte next week I believe.

They have been touring, but without Mr.Braxton. :p :D

I loved Sally on B&B. :( She will be missed! Who will fight with Stephanie now?

Besides Brooke? :p

^^^
I just KNEW Rose would return to Genoa City and the mystery about Nina's baby would be solved. :rolleyes:

She will certainly be missed. I wonder how they're going to go with the show now with her gone. Her relationship with Stephanie was always something to watch for.

Whitney and Ray J. sittin' in the tree... http://ybf.blogspot.com/2007/01/no-m...-for-whit.html

:rolleyes: Whit has to choose better male companions. First Booby Beresford Brown. I don't consider William Ray Norwood Jr. a real upgrade.

More Grey's Drama...
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070119/...my_controversy

I refuse to believe it. If only because Ray J doesn't seem to like sistas. Also, he is currently working with her on her forthcoming album, and I think that is all that's about.

Hollywood is so incestuous. It's pretty gross.

Whit and supahead must be sharing a brain because they like the same men. Maybe Whit will go after Usher next.