... or Darvocet, which is a commonly prescribed pain killer that is very addictive.

Just as an FYI Sorors, my husband's line brother's brother (I know long trail) collapsed and was in a coma and experienced kidney failure because he took cold medicine (I think Theraflu) and ran in a marathon. Not sure what caused it and thank God he is alive, but just keep that in mind when we are taking all of these meds.

Damn!

Having had theraflu, I have no idea how he could have even made his body move after that stuff, much less runa marathon. It knocks you on your butt and keeps you there for many, many hours.

BV Buzz from 2/5....
 

Love Alive

I flew to Miami recently to see David E. Talbert's 12th touring production, 'Love in the Nick of Tyme,' which played the James L. Knight Center. The show stars Morris Chestnut, singer Terry Dexter, R&B crooner Avant, 'American Idol' finalist Trenyce and actress Ellia English ('The Jamie Foxx Show'), among others, and features all new music written by Vivian Green.

Talbert, who has earned 24 NAACP Image Award nominations for his 11 plays, is returning to his first love after writing several bestselling books ('Baggage Claim,' 'Love on the Dotted Line,' and Love Don't Live Here No More' with Snoop Dogg); a television special ('Unpredictable: A Musical Journey') and recording several of his other plays for DVD.

But the return to the road has been fulfilling for Talbert, who had got quite comfortable living in Hollywood. "It's the best thing ever! I forgot how much I loved coming out on stage. Because you know I am a frustrated preacher and a standup comedian as well? So you give me a microphone and an audience and it's hard to get me off stage! Now it's going to be hard to get me back off the road," Talbert told me.

For Chestnut-who has starred in films like 'Two Can Play That Game,' 'The Brothers,' and 'The Best Man'-this is his first time on the road in a touring play. "It's definitely different. It's much more of a grind than I thought it would be, but I've welcomed the challenge. People had been approaching me for years to do one, but I never wanted to do one. Then David came to me and I just felt like it was the right time, the right script and he was the right person for me to do one with," shared the happily married father of two.

The 38-year-old actor believes that the reason so many of his Hollywood peers are taking to life on the road, is a combination of the limited work for African-American actors in the business and the direct connection to the consumer. "I think it's an opportunity for to give your fans an opportunity to see you up-close and personal. I think it offers you a chance to hone your skills and be able to work regularly. Some of us, knock on wood, like myself have been able to work regularly, but there's not really a lot of jobs out there. So it gives an opportunity to keep perfecting our craft and to get better because we call can get better," added Chestnut.

Legend has it that Chestnut signed on for 'Love in the Nick of Tyme' after losing a card game to Talbert at a party. Both have a different recollection of the tale.

"I don't know who told you that lie," Chestnut said laughing. "David Talbert couldn't beat me in spades if his life depended on it!"

But the director/producer sees things differently. "Well you see, the thing about actors is that they're delusional because they're used to going in to character. But if you get him out of character he'll tell you the truth. I am the spades champion. See, I'm east coast and he's west coast, so if it was dominos, he would have won," he offered.

Nonetheless, 'Love in the Nick of Tyme' currently has dates scheduled through late May in cities including Baltimore, Chicago, Philadelphia and Washington, DC. Talbert is certain this is the one production of his that you don't want to miss. "Its my most magical production ever," he closed.

For more details visit www.DavidETalbert.com

Being Blogger-like

BET's 'Celebration of Gospel' made its mark in the television ratings history books. The annual gospel television broadcast landed 2.5 million viewers when it premiered on Jan. 28, making it the number one Religious/Gospel Program in television history; the highest rated weekend telecast in BET history; and among the Top 25 of all BET broadcasts ever. Yours truly attended the show and I promise you that what you see on television is nothing compared to what you experience live. BET edits the hell out of the near-four hour taping, sometimes opting to loose some of the finer moments and dwelling on not-so-stellar ones. For example, most in attendance felt as though one of the four highlights during the show was definitely the performance of "Endow Me" by Coko and featuring Fantasia, Lil Mo and Kierra "KiKi" Sheard. But the way the seven minute-plus performance was cut down, you would have never thought it was Coko's song. That's just one example! (Though I thought just about everyone was good, my other highlights included Ty Tribbett, The Caravans and Kelly Price.) And don't get me wrong, I think this year's 'Celebration of Gospel' was fantastic and most of what you see on television mirrors the live experience, but some of the choices made just make you scratch your head. One more thing, and let me be clear that this is in no way a personal dis to anyone, but there are plenty of talented musicians with musical director experience who have church sensibilities and would be perfect for this show. Translation: BET should hire someone who doesn't have to read gospel from sheet music and already knows the songs! (BET, I have the telephone numbers of Joe Wilson, Donald Lawrence, Warryn Campbell, Brent Jones and several others who fit the bill.) Furthermore, shouting music should not sound like the theme music from the circus.

I have a new level of respect for Usher. Despite criticism from myself and other media outlets when he initially hooked up with the then-married with children former stylist Tameka Foster and snuck off on a romantic vacation to St. Bart's with her, I have to say that its admirable that he's actually gone public with their romance. Most were calling Usher a home wrecker and clearly that seemed to be the case then, but Foster is now divorced and the two seem madly in love. (If it works for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, why shouldn't it work for them?) I've known that Foster was quietly in the picture long before those beachfront pictures of them surfaced more than a year ago. It was her and not the model, Eishia Brightwell that actually took the infamous subway ride with the singer in New York City. (I worked on this story for the New York Daily News in July 2004). But the two aren't taking the train anymore, but instead walking the red carpet at events like the recent Trumpet Awards and at Tao Las Vegas' New Year's Eve celebration.

Can someone please tell Smokey Robinson that 'Dreamgirls' is not a documentary! The film is "loosely based" on The Supremes and the Motown experience and if he had the gripes that he shared on National Public Radio's "Morning Edition" show and then on 'Access Hollywood,' then why didn't he take that up 25 years ago when 'Dreamgirls' was on Broadway? See details on Robinson's rant in my colleague Karu F. Daniels' BV Newswire Blog.

Buzzworthy

This whole Brandy Norwood car accident situation has been something else! You can read the details in BV Newswire Blog. I'm glad the former 'Moesha' star and 'America's Got Talent' judge is trying to get a handle on things by hiring the crisis publicist Allan Mayer of 42 West, who also is helping 'Grey's Anatomy' star Isaiah Washington rebuild his image. 'Page Six' of the New York Post broke news last week that she terminated her other publicist Courtney Barnes.

Comics Alex Thomas, Pierre, Rodney Perry and Shang star in an upcoming comedy film, 'Cut' N' Up.' The movie, described as a cross between 'Kings of Comedy' and 'Barbershop,' is being produced by Cecil Chambers and directed by Mark Harris.

Can't Say Names…

Sources say that an R&B singer, who has made recent forays in to inspirational music, was thrown out of a Kansas City hotel for smoking marijuana in his room. While an entertainer smoking weed isn't shocking to most, the fact that said singer has focused his recent endeavors on performing gospel dates-he was performing at a church the night he got the boot-could raise some eyebrows in the Christian community.

And for 2/12
 

His Own Words

I like Ne-Yo! Why? Because he's the real deal! See, most artists are like Play-Doh. They've been molded into the image that you see and say the things some publicist or record label executive have coached them to say. But that's not the case at all with this quadruple threat.

I caught up with the singer songwriter/producer/actor recently at The W Hotel in Westwood, Calif. and during our frank chat, the Las Vegas-bred entertainer talked openly about any and everything I wanted to. Last fall, there were some photos that were taken by Ne-Yo showing one of his dancers performing oral sex on him that surfaced online. I asked Ne-Yo had he tired of all the questions about the pictures. "No," he replied.

"Well what's the real story behind the photos," I asked. Without blinking he shot back: "I was just having fun one day. Someone did something childish and broke into my damn sidekick. It happens. It comes with the territory."

The singer, who also stars in the #1 box office smash 'Stomp The Yard,' said that a man actually attempted to extort money for the pictures. "Somebody was trying to actually get some money for them pictures, can you believe that? The dude that stole the pictures was like, 'Give me x-amount of dollars or I am going public with these pictures.' So I am thinking to myself, okay if I send this dude this money, what guarantees me he aint going to go public with these pictures anyway. So I hit him with the f-bomb via sidekick and I kept it moving. The pictures came out; it was what it was and its whatever. I'm grown, I don't care," he explained.

Before his debut album "In My Own Words" sold 1.5 million copies and he was co-headlining tours with Omarion, Ne-Yo sang in an R&B group called Envy with troubled 'American Idol' finalist Corey Clark. Ne-Yo said it's been some time since he's communicated with his former group member. "Haven't talked to Corey in a really long time. Corey, man, what to say about Corey? Talented cat, he really, really is. He has some personal issues that he has to deal with, within himself. And when he does, if he does, I think that he could possibly come back from the drama that became his life behind the whole Paula Adbul thing," shared the singer.

Now that he has his own thriving production company, would Ne-Yo consider signing Clark to his own roster? "Not until he worked out his personal issues," he said emphatically.

In addition to his work as singer and now an actor, Ne-Yo has struck gold (and often platinum) by penning songs for the likes of Mario ("Let Me Love You"), Rihanna ("Unfaithful"), Heather Headley ("The Letter") and Marques Houston ("All Because of You"). Clearly, his song "Irreplaceable" by Beyonce saved her 'B'Day' album from being a total failure! If that's not impressive enough, Ne-Yo will next write on upcoming albums by Whitney Houston, Celine Dion and Britney Spears. Expect a sophomore album from Ne-Yo later this year.

Frankly Speaking

"Do you know that I'm not even allowed to go to The Grove for a year? We've all been banned! But, whatever. They don't have any good shoe stores there, anyway." - Nia Long, talking about the fight between her son's father, Massai Z. Dorsey, and her unnamed ex-boyfriend at the Los Angeles shopping center The Grove in the Feb. '07 issue of Essence.

Being Blogger-like

Everyone is talking about the Ray J and Kim Kardashian sex tape. You've been flooding my e-mail box with questions regarding it. I broke news last Wednesday on the 'Tom Joyner Morning Show' that Vivid Entertainment had acquired the tape for $1 million after being tipped off the day before. I'm not weighing in on what I think will happen to either of their careers, cause clearly only one of them really has one. Nonetheless, I will say this…Ray J may have realized that he'll likely never win a Grammy, Emmy and certainly not an Oscar, but his chances of landing an AVN Award-the highest honor in the porn industry-are likely very good!

Buzzworthy

I recently attended the live concert recording of the gospel quartet, The Soul Seekers. The music collective-made up by Teddy Campbell; Warryn Campbell; John "Jubu" Smith; Gerald Haddon; Charlie Bereal; Eric Seats, Craig Brockman and founder, Nisan Stewart-recorded their sophomore CD at the packed-to-rafters Love & Unity COGIC Church in Compton, Calif. Among those in attendance included Musiq, Mary Mary, Deitrick & Damita Haddon, Coko of SWV, comic Jonathan Slocumb, Kierra "KiKi" Sheard, producer Rodnie Jerkins, Marvin "Coconut" Winans Jr., Ty Tribbett, Daryl Coley, Nysa Shenay, singer/producer Eric Dawkins, Dr. Bobby Jones, newcomer Onitsha, musician/producer Derek Lee, Fred Hammond, comic Broderick Rice, Fonzworth Bentley, actress Faune Chambers ('White Chicks'), singer Yvette Williams, George Huff, Marvin Winans and a host of gospel music executives and radio talent. While the entire session featured a solid collection of modern quartet music, one of the highlights for me included group member Warryn Campbell's song "Trust In Me." In addition, Marvin Winans duet with The Soul Seeker's lead singer Teddy Campbell was an additional standout. Expect The Soul Seekers follow-up to their 2005's self-titled album to drop before the year's end.

Apparently students at the Bronx Community College think their classmate looks a lot like the guy who played Lionel on "The Jeffersons." Well it is! The actor Damon Evans, who also played young Alex Haley in 'Roots II: The Next Generation,' is studying psychology and teaching there.

Hollywood personality Wendell James launched his new radio talk show "Talking with Wendell" on Jan. 20, on KCAA 1050 AM in the Riverside/San Bernardino area of California.

Golden Globe winner and Oscar frontrunner Jennifer Hudson graces the March issue of Essence magazine, but Hudson told Jay Leno during an interview on NBC's 'The Tonight Show' that her words were taken out of context. The Essence cover story made headlines because of a press release that promoted the issue with a quote from Hudson that said: "You've been abused, misled and brainwashed to believe whatever they want you to think." But the 'Dreamgirls' star told Leno, "Sometimes people take what you say a whole other way!" I detailed during my 'Tom Joyner Morning Show Report.' In other Hudson magazine news, she'll appear on the cover of Vogue magazine's March issue. This news has sent the media world into shock. Karu F. Daniels has the scoop in his BV Newswire Blog.

Can't Say Names…

Sources say that a certain C-List Hollywood star is so desperate to win her boyfriend back that she's undergoing plastic surgery to make herself more appealing. Said actress recently underwent a breast lift and her second round of liposuction in an attempt to resurrect the romance with her often-mocked beau.

Can that be Dave Hollister?

I think something similar happened to a guy on ER about two weeks ago. He nearly died.

that's who i was thinking

^^^^
It's Tony Terry (the guy who sang With You back in the day).

It was announced on Leno that Beyonce is the cover girl for this year's Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition. She'll be on the show tomorrow (well, later today). JHud can have Vogue! :p

here's the SI pic
 

Papa Knowles was working overtime. Since when does a SINGER get the cover of SI swimsuit edition?

I guess he couldn't let Jhud outshine Bey too much..:cool:

So true . . last I checked, I thought she wanted to be recognized for her acting talent . . not just her physical ones

Personally, I do not like that photo. I think they could have found a better shot. I cant remember where I read Jennifer was talking reckless about JHoliday. She was saying how she wouldnt make the mistakes JHoliday did. Something to the effect of JHoliday did it to herself and JHudson is much better than that.

Let me guess...Shar Jackson? Say it ain't so...please

They are doing a music issue this year. I was like :eek: when they announced she was the cover girl.

I like the cover pic in Essence better than the one in Vogue. Also, if you read the story in Essence, they quoted on what Jennifer Holiday said on Wendy Williams. With what Holiday said, I can understand why JHud responed the way she did.

WHO ELSE?? :p ;)

Toni settles suit with former manager (AP)
 

That was quick...

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070214/...mAuy7SIgrMWM0F

Fashion Week candids
 

Hot messes from New York Social Diary.com:

Sean Combs, why do you let your momdukes go out like this? :rolleyes:

http://www.nysocialdiary.com/partypi...ZacPosen61.jpg

Ms. Jay, you shol is oogly:

http://www.nysocialdiary.com/partypi...ZacPosen71.jpg

^^^ I sincerely felt woozy after looking at Ms. Jay's picture. If he can teach women how to work the catwalk, certainly someone can teach him to never pose like that again. Ever! LOL

Patty's news for the week...
 

Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown can’t stay away from each other! Houston and Brown and their teenage daughter Bobbi Kristina were spotted having dinner together on the night of the Grammy’s. Whitney has filed for divorce from her hubby, but he is not letting go. Sources say they went out together for the sake of their daughter, but Brown has no job and no steady income. He wants his wife back. Houston has been trying to turn her life around leaving the drugs and the madness behind. Can she beat her addiction to her husband?

Mr. Biggs beats the rap! Singer Ron Isley has dodged a bullet. Isley was facing a three year prison sentence following his guilty verdict in his tax evasion trial. Isley, who had been sick during the trial, was supposed to be housed at a prison medical facility. The verdict is currently in appeals, and Isley is doing no jail time. Isley is currently planning a 29-city tour that will wrap up in Philadelphia. On the home front, all is going well as his family expands. Isley and his wife Kandy recently welcomed their second child. Isley’s first son, Ron O’Kelly Isley, Jr., is two-months old. Isley says his family will be joining him on the road.

The autopsy report is in, and it appears Gerald Levert’s death was accidental. Apparently, a fatal combination of prescription narcotics and over the counter medicines did him in. Levert died suddenly at the age of 40 last November 10th. Some of the medicines found in his system include pain relievers Vicodin, Percocet and Darvocet, plus anxiety medicines Xanax and Antihistamines to treat Pneumonia. The Levert Family has issued a statement saying they accept the findings, and they thank the fans for their love and support. The new Gerald Levert CD, In My Songs, is out in stores now.

Will Michael Jackson be the mid season shocking surprise on this season’s American Idol. Jackson is working on reviving his career. Word has it an Idol week is being proposed for Jackson. The contestants would do his music, and he would mentor them. In other Idol news, producers are working overtime editing the show. Anything that may hint that Paula Abdul is under the influence (pills, alcohol) is taken out. They want Paula to appear as sane as possible. A lot of people think her loopy behavior is hurting the show’s credibility.

At the movies, it’s Tyler Perry’s latest production Daddy’s Little Girls. Daddy’s Little Girls stars Gabrielle Union, Idris Elba, Louis Gossett, Jr., Tracee Ellis Ross and Tasha Smith. Daddy’s Little Girls celebrates a father’s love for his daughters. Gabrielle Union says she enjoyed the kissing scenes with Elba. Elba is best known for his work on the HBO series The Wire, where he played the notorious “Stringer Bell.” I love this man. He is so fine. Co-star Tasha Smith hails from Camden, New Jersey. She plays a mean baby momma. I had the honor of meeting her years ago when she first started her career. I’m glad she hooked up with Tyler Perry. Tyler has another winner on his hands as he celebrates men who are doing right by their children.

Now that Michael Jordan has divorced his wife Juanita, his former mistress is talking. Lisa Micelli was the long time mistress of the basketball great. Micelli is planning to write a book about her love affair with the sports legend. Micelli talks about Jordan’s love of white women. Micelli says black women should not get mad at Jordan about this. She claims he dates white women because this is something he wants to do.

A judge has ordered the children of James Brown to get it together and bury their father. The Godfather of Soul died on Christmas Day, and he has yet to be buried as his children settle on his estate and future legacy. A judge has also allowed Brown’s companion, Tomi Rae Hynie, entrance into the South Carolina house to gather her belongings. When Brown died, she was denied entrance, and she was left out of the will. A personal Valet for Brown claims Hynie broke Brown’s heart when he caught her with another woman. The woman was one of his backup singers. He says Brown thought Hynie was gay, and that’s why she was left out of his will. :eek: :eek:

Singer Luther Ingram is not doing well. Ingram is best known for the 1972 classic If Loving You Is Wrong (I Don't Want To Be Right). The 62-year old is on dialysis, and is currently depending on a respirator to breathe.

The countdown is on to The Academy Awards. The big night is February 24th, and Ellen DeGeneres will be hosting. The Dreamgirls will be onstage performing Beyonce, Anika Noni Rose and Jennifer Hudson. Hudson is on a roll. The Oscars are going to be a big night for her. She’s performing, and she’s up for Best Supporting Actress. Check out Hudson on the March covers of Vogue and Essence magazines. Hudson is making history as only the fourth African American woman to grace the cover of Vogue. She is the first African American singer. Other famous Vogue covers include Model Beverly Johnson, Talk Show Host Oprah Winfrey and Oscar Winner Halle Berry. Beyonce is set the grace the cover of Sports Illustrated. She will be the second African American female to grace the cover over the past ten years. The Sports Illustrated with Beyonce comes out on February 18th. As the Dreamgirls prepare for Oscar night, word has it egos had to be smoothed out. Beyonce had a Grammy party sponsored by People magazine, and she reportedly left Jennifer Hudson’s name off the guest list. Spokespeople for Beyonce wanted the night to be about Beyonce and her contributions to the music business over the years. Hudson is seen as a rising new comer. They claim no harm intended, but Hudson’s absence was noted. Also, Jay-Z was not at the party. Is there trouble in paradise? Hmmmmmmmmmm!

Darn the critics--- Norbit is a hit! Eddie Murphy’s latest venture took in over $33 million at the box office. Murphy could walk away with his first Oscar in a couple of weeks for his work in Dreamgirls. His next project is Shrek the Third opening in theatres in May. Eddie is definitely on a roll. He’s also considering returning to his stand up comedy roots.

The feud is over between Patti LaBelle and Record Exec L.A. Reid. LaBelle left Def Jam Records in a huff after they failed to properly promote her album. LaBelle blasted the label and Reid publicly. Reid took offense, and let her go from the label. Well, now months later, cooler heads have prevailed. Egos and misunderstandings have been put aside and the two have made up. LaBelle is now back with Island/Def Jam Records, and she should have a new album coming out later this year.

John Legend is coming to Philly along with Corrine Bailey Rae. Contact info@2downfront.com for more details.


If it were up to Jada Pinkett Smith, her hubby Will Smith would do more love scenes on the big screen. Jada opens up in the latest issue of Tango magazine about her Big Willie. Jada admits Will should do more love scenes in his movies. She also says she doesn’t mind his mini crushes on other female celebrities.

The children of the woman who was killed in the accidental car crash that Brandy caused are suing the singer. Late last year, Brandy triggered a four car crash that killed a woman, and now the children of that woman have filed a lawsuit claiming Brandy operated her vehicle in a reckless manner that caused the death of their mother. A monetary amount has not been revealed. An earlier lawsuit asking for $50 million filed by the woman’s parents was thrown out because only next of kin can file a lawsuit like that. Plus, the parents of the woman had not seen their daughter in 11 years since they live in Morocco.

Producer Teddy Riley could be facing jail time for embezzlement. A court order out of Chesapeake, Virginia claims Riley failed to comply with a court order by not appearing to answer charges about withholding a former employee’s wages. A March 13th court date has been set. :eek: :eek:

Get ready for the return of Deniece Williams! Williams is set to release a new CD entitled Love, Niecy Style on April 24th.

Oprah’s school for girls in South Africa is set to air as an ABC special on February 26th. The special, Building A Dream, will also feature Oprah’s celebrity friends Tina Tuner, Chris Rock, Spike Lee, Sidney Poitier and Mary J. Blige.

Former Cosby kid Raven-Symone graces the cover of Ebony magazine. The star of the Cheetah Girls and That’s So Raven is listed as the $400 million woman. The March issue is the annual women’s issue.

Filming starts in a few weeks for the movie Cover. Cover is about black men on the down low, and stars Vivica A. Fox, Louis Gossett, Jr., Paula Jai Parker and Clifton Powell. Bill Duke is directing, and filming will take place in Philly.

Why did Actress Victoria Rowell leave the soap opera The Young and The Restless? Sources say she was unhappy, and she was ready to get on with the next phase of her life. Rowell has a new book coming out on April 10th entitled The Women Who Raised Me. She writes about her life growing up in foster homes.

Mike Tyson is proving to be a model patient in rehab. Tyson faces 7 ½ years in prison following a scuttle with police last year in Arizona. At the time, Tyson admitted using drugs. He is currently being treated for several addictions, and is awaiting trial on drug charges.

What’s up with Actor Taye Diggs? He’s married to Broadway Star Idina Menzel, but he’s often seen out with other women. Let’s just say he doesn’t act like a married man.

Get well wishes go out to Singer R Kelly. Kelly recently had surgery for appendicitis. Kelly became ill during festivities for the Superbowl in Miami. I forgot to post that.

Actress Lisa Raye McCoy and her husband Michael Misick, the Prime Minister of the Turks and Ciaos Islands, are mourning the loss of his nephew. He was a pilot who was killed in a plane crash on the islands.

Jermaine Dupri has been named the President of Urban Music for Island Records. Dupri left Virgin Records last year after the disastrous sales of his girlfriend Janet Jackson’s latest CD. Dupri felt Virgin Records dropped the ball regarding the sales of Miss Jackson’s album. As the new President of Island Records, many wonder will Janet join him on this label.

Hot new couple alert: Reggie Bush, football player with the New Orleans Saints, and pop singing sensation Ciara. Take that, Bow Wow! :p

Queen Latifah says she’s ready to be a mom, and she is willing to adopt. Latifah is currently promoting her upcoming HBO movie Life Support. The movie debuts March 8th on HBO. Latifah co-stars with Jamie Foxx in the movie about an HIV positive woman who has turned her life around to help others with the disease.

Mary J. Blige will be gracing the cover of the March issue of Vibe magazine.

The 1977 groundbreaking miniseries Roots is coming out on DVD to commemorate its 30th anniversary.

What’s behind the celebrity feud between P Diddy and Supermodel Naomi Campbell? At one time, the two were the best of buds. But, since Diddy reunited with his baby momma Kim Porter and recommitted to her, his friendship with Campbell suffered. At a recent Grammy party, Diddy cussed out Campbell and embarrassed her in front of party goers.

The Producing-Songwriting team of Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff will be hosting the Philadelphia movie premiere of Pride. Pride stars Terrence Howard, and it tells the story of Jim Ellis, a Philadelphia school teacher who founded an African American swim team in the 70’s. Ellis put the team on the road to championships. The movie premiere is happening Tuesday, February 27th at the Prince Theatre, 15th and Chestnut Streets. In addition to Gamble and Huff, the stars of the movie will be in attendance including Terrence Howard, Bernie Mac, Tom Arnold and Evan Ross. The movie opens in theatres on March 23rd.

Rocker Bono is getting honored at this year’s NAACP Image Awards. The front man for the Rock Band U2 will be receiving The Chairman’s Award for his humanitarian efforts involving AIDS in Africa. The awards show is set for Friday, March 2nd on Fox. Bill Cosby and CNN’s Soledad O’Brien are also being honored. Rapper/Actor LL Cool J will be hosting.

Gospel Music’s biggest night, The 2007 Stellar Awards, is set to air February 18th.


The concert scene is heating up. Check out www.2downfront.com for your tickets to all upcoming events.

Upcoming Movies:

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.

March 23rd- Pride – Terrence Howard and Bernie Mac.

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

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.

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

This young Man is a rising blue-eyed soul singer. He comes from a famous family, and he is married to an African American Actress. The Actress only married him to get ahead. While he tours around the country promoting his latest CD, she is fooling around with everybody. NOT ROBIN AND PAULA!!!! SAY IT AIN'T SO!!!!:( :eek:

I'm going to have to figure out a way to tape this and show it to my students so they can see how excited these girls were for this new school while they take advantage of the one they attend.

Good! Maybe I'll finally see it :o

Bossip had the funniest headline about Reggie Bush and CiCi:

"Is Reggie Bush Scoring Touchdowns in Ciara's Goodies" or something like that.
:p

I can tell you that I was :eek: when I heard about Morris Chestnut being in this play. It's coming to San Diego, BTW. But he's right -- you have to get work any way you can, and if touring plays bring in money, so be it.

:( I hope this isn't true. :mad: Please say it ain't so.

Who is Robin and Paula?:confused: :confused:

Robin Thicke, the leader of Melanin Not Required Soul in 2007. :p I hope it's not true either.

LMAO!

Umm if it's true she's CRAZY.

Especially if she thought Robin Thicke was going to be her golden ticket. I mean, he's cool and all but I don't see him blowing up to JT status anytime soon.

ROTFL LOL!!! :D

Paula Patton is way to pretty to be with Robin Thicke anyway...He comes across as...freaky, in interviews. Something about him screams pervert.

You're a mess for that one. LOL. And she better NOT be cheating on him...that's my boo! :p I think they're cute!

Jennifer Hudson on the cover of LIFE


http://www.sandrarose.com/jenlife.jpg

www.sandrarosenews.blogspot.com

DAYUM!
JHud is doing it. Life?

Beyonce on SI, that's cute! :D

I LOVE the picture!!! :D It looks classic and soulful. Go 'head JHud!! :D :D

Is it just me or does there seem to be this underlying competition betwn J.Hud and Beyonce :confused: . . . .as much as B. tries to deny it. For example, you sing on Oprah . . .I sing on Oprah . . . . . You win a golden Globe . . .I sing for Grammys . . . I pose for SI . . .... and you end up on Life !!! :mad: (B's . . . mad face :p )

I'm not insinuating any jelousies . . just wondering u everytime one is announced for achieving / doing something, the other comes out not long behind with something else. . .Hey props to them both . . their publicists must be working overtime:D

I believe it's something. I believe that the Knowles camp is trying to keep Bs name out there.

JHud has Vogue, the Vanity Fair gig, and Life, Barbara Walters Special :rolleyes: :WEVA

B has SI

What if Matt Knowles would have become JHud's manager. :eek: :awhellnaw: :JHud who?:

I thought he was married to the chick that played in Idlewild . . unless her name is Paula.

whoops never mind - that is her name . . cool

I heard an interview on the local radio station with Robyn Thicke and he stated that he and Paula have actually been together for about 10 years but only married for 2. He has actually been writing for tons of people but decided that after that first album that he put out a few years ago to try it again since the people that he has written for are hot. I can't remember the list of people right now, but he has written songs for a lot of people, he felt that he needed to do it for himself and see what would happen.

Per WGCI.com/pages/nikki

The son of Growing Pains TV dad Alan Thicke and soap actress and singer Gloria Loring, Thicke has been creating his distinct brand of slick neo-soul for years, penning tracks for the likes of Usher, Christina Aguilera, Mya, Brandy, Marc Anthony and others.


I also heard an interview with him where he said he wrote a song for Michael Jackson years ago.

Even if Beyonce isn't hating on Jennifer, she's got to feel kind of funny about it. It's only human. Even if she wishes her well, Beyonce is getting her first taste of declining popularity. Everyone has their moment, and her moment is just about up. It happens to the best of them, and she's no different. Yes she will continue to make music, and movies or whatever, but I think she's reached her pinnacle. It's time for someone else to shine. It just so happens to be Jennifer Hudson, her co-star and first time actress.

It is kind of blatant though. I mean Jennifer is EVERYWHERE. It's in Beyonce's face all of the time. Damn, what a way to go.