Zane, random party pics
 

^^
Why not slap an X rating on it and be done? No, I'm not a Zane fan.

'Neways, Michael Michele, who's lost the babyperson weight. What money and a trainer can do:

http://www.style.com/slideshows/part...06XSKI/03m.jpg

John Legend and friend:

http://www.style.com/slideshows/part...06COCK/40m.jpg

Re: Zane, random party pics
 

Did they catch her off-guard or does she actually look that crazy?

DMX Arrested
 

Police arrested rap star DMX after he refused to put on a seat belt and became abusive on a flight from New York to London, authorities said Monday.

The rapper, whose real name is Earl Simmons, received a caution and was released after his American Airlines flight landed at Heathrow Airport on Saturday, police said on condition of anonymity in line with departmental policy.

A caution means a person has accepted responsibility for the offense, and a record will be made.

The artist has had brushes with the authorities in the past. He completed a 70-day sentence late last year at New York's Rikers Island after pleading guilty to violating his parole following a 2004 incident in which he crashed his vehicle through an airport security gate.

From The Belle Report...

BV Buzz 5/15--News on Stars at Churchill Downs
 

It was a who's who gathering of Black Hollywood, music stars and sports figures in Louisville, Ky., for the 2006 Kentucky Derby. Dave Chappelle, Star Jones Reynolds, Usher, Hill Harper ('C.S.I.: NY') and Michael Jordan were all guests of Grand Gala (www.GrandGala.com), an organization conceived by marketer Rohena Miller, and founded in part by Louisville businessman Charlie Johnson and former NBA star Junior Bridgeman to diversify the Kentucky Derby and raise funds for causes like the United Negro College Fund.

Gabrielle Union and Chris Tucker were the honorary chairs for the Grand Gala, which kicked off with a reception at the Muhammad Ali Center. The famed boxer and his wife Lonnie Ali hosted the swank affair that featured a performance by jazz keyboardist Alex Bugnon.

There were a host of parties all over Louisville. At Playboy's bash, rapper Ludacris held court with Union and Essence Atkins ('Half & Half'), while the Reynolds (Star and Al) sipped champagne with Spike and Tonya Lee. Tucker, NFL Hall of Famer John Elway (Denver Broncos), John Salley ('Best Damn Sports Show Period'), Bob Guiney ('The Bachelor') and wife Rebecca Budig ('All My Children'), and Mike "The Miz" Mizanin ('The Real World') were among those partying in the V.I.P. section.

Over at Jermaine Dupri's party, O.J. Simpson didn't recognize the newly svelte Jones Reynolds when his daughter Arnell Simpson brought her over. (Jones Reynolds was the senior correspondent and chief legal analyst at Simpson's murder trial for 'Inside Edition' and 'Rolonda.') The half-dressed former NBA star Charles Oakley showed off his six-pack, while Jordan dirty danced with tennis pro Serena Williams as her new boyfriend looked on. Chappelle sat on a couch with Erykah Badu, who attended the Derby as his guest.

Celebrities were bused to Churchill Downs in two police-escorted motor coaches, and shared several jockey suites on the fourth and fifth floors. Union and boyfriend, football star Darren Sharper (Minnesota Vikings), shared a suite with Boyz II Men, Victor Williams ('King of Queens'), Harper, James Lesure ('Las Vegas'), Julius Irving and Regina King.

Boyz II Men's Wanya Morris was the big winner, taking home $10,000 after winning on two races, while King, Harper and Usher were among others who made out pretty well betting.

The weekend was capped off with the Grand Gala's gala at the legendary Galt House hotel. Boyz II Men and The O'Jays performed at the black-tie affair, which could rival both the Oscars and the Golden Globes. Everyone from Henry Simmons ('NYPD Blue') to Super Bowl champion Jerome Bettis (Pittsburgh Steelers) and former BET host Rachel, were spotted partying.

Among the other guests who attended events sponsored by Grand Gala during the Kentucky Derby were Ashanti, 'The Apprentice' winner Randal Pinkett, football player Warrick Dunn (Atlanta Falcons), Warner Records music exec Kevin Liles, Ciaraand retired NFL star Warren Moon.


Spring Cleaning

Another Hollywood couple has called it quits. Former 'Soul Food' hunk Rockmond Dunbar, who is now a regular star on Fox's hit series 'Prison Break,' has filed for divorce from his wife Ivy. The actor is citing irreconcilable differences as his reason for ending their two-year union. "I deserve a partner who's going to be my partner 100 percent of the time," Dunbar told the Beck/Smith Hollywood Exclusive.

Despite it all, Dunbar was diplomatic about the matter in his interview with Beck/Smith's syndicated column. "I wish her happiness. There are no ill feelings, no ill thoughts, nothing. At the end of the day it's sort of like my life is doing spring cleaning-getting rid of all the things I don't need, that aren't healthy and making room for the all the good stuff that I'm really excited about," he added.

Dunbar stars next in the film 'Dirty Laundry' with Loretta Devine and Terri J. Vaughn and will then direct and produce a film called 'Wrath of Medusa.'


High Praise

Innovative Christian marketing company Black Gospel Promo celebrated its five-year anniversary with an all-star gospel luncheon and red carpet television special during Dr. Bobby Jones' biannual International Gospel Industry Retreat in Hollywood, Fla. last week. The company's founder and president Veda Brown held an invite-only luncheon at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, where newcomers Lyric Sings and Kim Burrell performed. Burrell supplied a moving rendition of the Walter Hawkins' classic "Thank You" that had Brown overcome with emotion.

Industry power players such as marketing exec Max Siegel (Zomba Label Group), Melanie Few (Results Inc.), Neily Dickerson (the ND. Company), Calvin Terrell (Sister 2 Sister), Tara Griggs McGee (Sony Gospel), Telisa Stinson (Specialtes Inc.), Kenny Taylor (GTM Media), Shawn Tate (Univocal Music) and Lisa Collins (Gospel Industry Roundup), hobnobbed with such artists as Percy Baby, The Caravans, Lucinda Moore, Malcolm Williams and actor Lamman Rucker ('Half & Half') during lunch.

Yours truly hosted the red carpet special for Black Gospel Promo, along with comedian Jonathan Slocumb and singer-TV host Lexi. I interviewed Myron Butler, Virtue, R&B star Meli'sa Morgan, Mark Hubbard, Lucinda Moore, 21:03, comedienne Chanita Morris (formerly known as Chocolate), and Dottie Peoples and others for the show, which will air on the Word Network in the coming months.

Others in Florida for the artist retreat include Donald Lawrence, Coko of SWV, Youthful Praise, Ted Winn of Ted & Sheri, John P. Kee, Kierra "Kiki" Sheard, Tony Terry, Tamela Mann, Darius Brooks, Sean Simmonds, Keith "Wonder Boy" Johnson, Ami Rushes, Woods & When Singers Meet, Judith McAllister, Ernest Pugh, Sister Cantaloupe, Smokie Norful, Oscar Williams, Melvin Williams, Luther Barnes, A7, Canton Jones, the Nashville Super Choir.


Buzzworthy

The funeral for actor Michael "Bear" Taliferro was last Friday at the Power of Love Christian Fellowship Church in Los Angeles. The actor, who died of a stroke, was best known for his role in Eddie Murphy's film 'Life.' Fans often recited his infamous line-"You goin eat your cornbread?"- to him when they met him. He also appeared in 'You Got Served,' 'Armageddon,' 'Sister Act 2' and on 'The Jamie Foxx Show.' Taliferro was engaged and a father of three. His family has set up the Memorial Fund of Michael Taliferro with OneUnited Bank.

Singer Ann Nesby told us that her granddaughter Paris Bennett has already been approached by three record labels with offers since being voted off 'American Idol.' Bennett herself announced during a radio interview with syndicated morning show host Tom Joyner that she wants to record a jazz record, in addition to doing voiceover work in movies. Since Bennett missed her senior prom to appear on 'Idol,' MTV has offered to host another prom in her honor. "It will be my 'Super Sweet 18th Prom Party,'" Bennett said.

Soul siren Sy Smith recently completed the music video for the single "Fa Sho" from her album 'The Syberspace Social.' The video was directed by Mike Quain, and the treatment was done by Smith. There are cameos in the video by Rahsaan Patterson, N'Dambi, Frank McComb and producer James Poyser.


Can't Say Names…

If looks could kill, a certain retired athlete would have dropped dead at the Kentucky Derby. Said former hoops star walked up to an R&B singer and began bragging about how he once dated the singer’s current wife while she stood there. It was clearly an uncomfortable moment as the singer looked as though he was holding back his rage as the one-time jock shared off-color remarks about the crooner’s wife. [b] Jordan, Barkley, John Saley, Dr. J or Charles Oakley[b]


BV Scene

Jamie Foxx, Uma Thurman, Maxwell, Russell Simmons, BET talent Julissa, Damon Dash, Marilyn Manson, Michelle Rodriguez ('Lost'), promoter Dave Brown and brand strategist Marvet Britto all partied at the grand opening of Mr. Chow in Tribeca community of New York City, while AOL Black Voices' Entertainment News Producer Karu F. Daniels held court with Fox News columnist Roger Friedman… One-half of the Motown duo Black Coffey, singer Jason Coffey, was spotted shopping with a female friend in the department store Dillards in Louisville, Ky.… Psychologist and TV personality Dr. Joyce Brothers was spotted flying from New York City's LaGuardia Airport to Cincinnati on Delta Airlines… Singer T-Low of the R&B trio Next was walking through Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and announcing to a fan that recognized him: "New CD out in August."… Neo-soul duo Floetry was standing in the long security line at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport… Shaun Robinson ('Access Hollywood') dined at Fresco by Scotto restaurant in Manhattan, NY.

Where is Dave's wife? She didn't want to attend the KD festivities? :confused: Or, has she NOT gotten over Dave leaving his CS deal?


Dang @ Rockmond Dunbar: "getting rid of the things I don't need." Is she garbage? :o :eek: :D

Re: BV Buzz 5/15--News on Stars at Churchill Downs
 

i didn't know he had died! does anyone know how he died?

Re: Re: BV Buzz 5/15--News on Stars at Churchill Downs
 

He had a stroke. :(

Does anyone know how old he was?

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46 per IMDB. No date just year, so possibly 45.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0848075/

Very sad. It looks like he was filming another movie at time of death.

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I read somewhere that he was in fact filming an upcoming movie. I forgot who the co-stars are. :(

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Title 3/5 of a Man


Cast (in alphabetical order)
John Amos .... Henry
Akosua Busia .... Cherry
Christina Cox .... Margaret Whitehead
Dana Delany
James Denton .... Brother John Brown
Troy DeWalt .... Lynch mob leader
Peter Dinklage .... Brantly
Zeljko Ivanek .... Master Travis
Tommy 'Tiny' Lister .... Will
Anthony Mackie .... Turner
John Michael Sudol .... Reese's Overseer
Ving Rhames .... Hark
Michael Taliferro .... Crixus
Beverly Todd .... Nancy


Yeah I am going to see this. :)

Re: Re: Zane's Addicted to become a movie (BV)
 

I love me some Zane, but the movie would have to be water down alot. But I would go see it if it was NC-17.

Re: Re: Re: Zane's Addicted to become a movie (BV)
 

I love Zane too, but does her story have enough substance(minus the sex) to make a big screen movie

as opposed to a lifetime featuted movie

Why Star Why?
 

Beyonce and Solange pose for a picture to show off the new clothing line.

http://pics.hollywoodrag.com/gallery...e_fashion1.jpg

For more info go HERE

Re: Why Star Why?
 

Wonderful,

Why did I click and view this link? I almost threw up when I saw the close up.

1. Beyonce looks a mess! She is still pretty and all, but she is FAR TOO THIN!

2. Where did Solange get these ridiculous shoes?

3. Neither are the best models for those dresses. They both look ill.

Re: Why Star Why?
 

If she was going to be wearing a sheer dress why didn't she just put make-up over her scar? That DermaBlend works wonders.

Isaac Hayes father of baby boy
Nana Kwadjo Hayes is the singer’s fourth son and first with wife Adjowa

Memphis, TN. - Isaac Hayes and his wife are the parents of a baby boy, the couple announced Tuesday. Nana Kwadjo Hayes was born April 10 and weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces, spokesman Rob Moore said. In the Ghanaian language, Nana means “King,” and Kwadjo (pronounced “Kwo-Jo”) means “boy born on Monday.”

In 1992, Hayes was coronated an honorary king of the Ada district of Ghana for his humanitarian work.


Kwadjo is Hayes’ fourth son and the first with wife Adjowa. The 63-year-old soul singer and actor is best known for his recordings with Stax Records in Memphis and his 1971 No. 1 hit “Theme From Shaft,” from the Richard Roundtree film “Shaft.” The soundtrack also won the Oscar for best musical score.


More recently, he was the voice of the character Chef on the TV show “South Park,” until he quit the role in a disagreement over the show’s treatment of his faith, Scientology.

Re: Why Star Why?
 

Oh man....this picture needed a warning.

:eek:

Solange's heel needs lotion. That is all.

LMAO! That's exactly what I was thinking! I like the dresses but her shoes are just ugly.

Yeah I saw that pic of Star a little while ago. I think she was too eager to show some skin, just like most people are after they have surgery/get boob jobs. :(

She probably thought those flowers in the front would cover up the scar :confused:

The dresses look like they were made in a Mongolian sweatshop and could be sold on the racks of Wet Seal, Forever21 or some such low budget store.

Don't narrow down to just the heel. She need to get the whole foot. The nooks and the crannies. :o :(

Re: Why Star Why?
 

Maybe she feels like Danielle with the teeth-gap on ANTM, the scar is a part of who she is...*shrugs shoulders*

Am I the only one not quite feeling the "House of Dereon" clothing line? I have yet to see one item that I would run out and buy. I've never like Tina Knowles/Beyonce creations any how.
That's like Brandy with her own line of hair weeve....who wants their hair to look like Brandy's? She always looks a mess to me.

I tried on some H of D jeans and a plain t-shirt a few weeks ago at DEMO. The jeans were $88 and $98 and the shirt was $40. Then then jeans didn't fit me (like I was going to buy them anyway). I thought B was going to understand how hard it is for girls with ample bottoms to find jeans but I guess not.:( The sales guy said they had them for a month and haven't really sold any.

On Star: If you just had your tummy tucked and your flapjacks fixed, you SHOULD NOT be wearing a dress like that!! Didn't BGA tell her before she left the house? :o :p

Exactly. you would think that the one perk of being married to a gay man would be the improved sense of fashion he could bring to the table. I know we have all seen what BGA wears so we kmow his taste is a mess but that should be a perk.

Babyperson Kwadjo Hayes and family
 

Ol' Shaft joins Ron Isley and Donald Trump in the old-azz daddy ranks:

http://www.cbsnews.com/images/2006/0...ge1623146g.jpg

^^
Game over. Metrosexual Alex Rodriguez dresses better than BGA.

Hmmm....reminds me of the dress I made for my final project in Home Ec.

Bootleg, straight bootleg:rolleyes:

Re: Why Star Why?
 

All Star needs is some body tape. If she would've put a little body tape or that adhedsive spray models use, the beaded/embroidered flower design/thing would've stayed in place and covered that scar that has now keloided. :(

S and B- you may have to wear those dresses because your mom made them, but we dont. The seams are bunched up. Dresses are poorly made:(

Re: Re: Why Star Why?
 

I swear by Hollywood Fashion Tape. I've turned all of my friends onto it. ;)

It looks more like some lingerie that Value City or WalMart might sell than a dress.

LOL.
Don't be surprised if HOD doesn't make it to KMart (dusty azz store) :o

They have House of Dereon at Marshall Fields and that stuff is super expensive. And I don't think that they cater to those with "curves" based on what I've seen. Their clothes seem just like all the others. I'm one of those people who shop at Forever 21 so I guess that's why I like the dresses :rolleyes: :D

Heatwave Founder Johnnie Wilder dead at 56

:( I think we all loved Always and Forever, but Boogie Nights was the isht too.:cool:

Celebrity 411
 

Oprah Winfrey's Legends' Ball is set to air on Monday, May 22nd at 8pm on ABC. The show was first scheduled on the 15th, but it was bumped because of the President's address. The hour-long special is a behind the scenes look at the spectacular event she hosted at her California home honoring 25 outstanding African American Women. Special guests included the late Coretta Scott King, Cicely Tyson, Diana Ross, Dr. Maya Angelou, Tina Turner, Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Angela Bassett, Barbara Walters, Diane Sawyer, Tom Cruise and Halle Berry, to name a few. It's a good time for Oprah. Her Broadway musical The Color Purple has been nominated for 11 Tony Awards. The show airs on June 11th on CBS.

In other Oprah news, her best friend Gayle King is keeping mum, but she really wants to replace Star Jones on the ABC daytime talker The View, if she leaves. Gayle is ready to strike out on her own. She wants to be a personality in her own right. She realizes there is more to her than being Oprah's best friend. Gayle doesn't want to seem obvious going after the job because she is friends with Star Jones, but she really wants it.

You can say a lot of things about Whitney Houston (drug use, sex toys, bad behavior), but don't say she has a brain tumor. Spokespeople for Whitney are blasting tabloid reports that claim she is suffering from a brain tumor. They say the story is not true and she may sue.

The fight is on for the estate of Richard Pryor. The comic legend passed away last year, and his daughter Elizabeth wants her fair share. Elizabeth claims her dad's wife mentally abused him. Elizabeth wants Jennifer removed as trustee of The Pryor Estate citing elder abuse. She says Jennifer isolated her dad from his family causing depression along with his MS.

Time has run out for Ronald Isley of The Isley Brothers. Isley is scheduled to be sentenced on August 21st. He faces up to 26 years in jail after his conviction on tax evasion charges. He was also found guilty of cashing his dead brother's royalty checks. A judge has ruled that this will be the last continuance in this case. He was supposed to be sentenced at the beginning of the year; then, the beginning of May; now, the D-Date is August 21st. Will Mr. Biggs wind up in jail?

More plastic surgery for Vivica A. Fox! Vivica recently underwent breast reduction surgery. A few months ago, her left breast implant deflated on her, and it was embarrassing. She couldn't dress in those sexy revealing gowns she loves to wear. Vivica went down two bra sizes, and she is currently getting ready to be a celebrity dancer on the next edition of Dancing with The Stars.

What's up with Kimora Lee Simmons and her estranged hubby Russell Simmons? A few weeks ago, they announced their separation, but lately, they have been spending lots of time together. They do have two children to raise and their separate business empires, Phat Farm and Baby Phat fashions. Friends of Kimora say she is only staying close to Russell because of the finances. When Kimora gets drunk, she likes to spill the beans. She has been known to discuss how awful her sex life was with Russell, despite his little blue pill.

Get ready for the tell-alls! Cindy Birdsong of The Supremes is ready to talk about her life and being in The Supremes with Diana Ross and Mary Wilson. She's also expected to talk about the failed Supremes reunion that could have brought her millions of dollars.

Producer David Gest is also ready to spill the beans. Gest was married to Liza Minnelli. The marriage was short and stormy with Gest claiming he was abused by Liza. Gest is an interesting figure. He used to date Actress Ruth Warrick, who played "Aunt Phoebe" on All My Children. She claimed they dated for 16 years and they never had sex. Gest is known for his extravaganzas and weird makeup. He wants to talk about his life growing up and competing with Michael Jackson regarding plastic surgery. He also plans to share stories about his friends Dionne Warwick and Smokey Robinson.

Singer Johnny Wilder, Jr. of Heatwave has died. Wilder was 56-years old, and he sang lead on many of the Heatwave classics like "Always and Forever," "Star of the Story," "Grooveline" and "Mind Blowing Decisions," to name a few. In 1979, Wilder was injured in an accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down.

The husband of the late Songwriter Linda Creed has also died. Stephen Epstein, a.k.a. "Eppy," passed away late last week. "Eppy" was a music promoter, and he was working on a movie about his late wife. Linda Creed died 20 years ago from breast cancer. She wrote the George Benson and Whitney Houston classic "The Greatest Love of All," and teamed with Thom Bell to write many classic Sound of Philly songs including "The Rubberband Man," 'You Make Me Feel Brand New,' 'Betcha By Golly Wow,' "I Don't Want To Lose You," and 'Old Friend'.

Janet Jackson recently celebrated her 40th birthday. She looks amazing. She recently lost about 65 pounds following a strict diet and exercise regime. Janet says she had originally gained weight for a movie project, but the movie fell through. She realized she needed to get her body back in time for her new album this fall.

Chris Rock is set to direct and star in the movie I Think I Love My Wife. The movie will also star Gina Torres and Kerry Washington.

The popular ABC series Grey's Anatomy is moving to Thursday nights. The show will go up against CBS's number one show CSI.

The concert scene will be heating up this summer. Anita Baker is scheduled to appear at the Mann, 52nd and Parkside on July 8th. Teena Marie is planning to celebrate her 50th birthday with a celebration at the Dell East, 33rd and Ridge on July 1st. Mary J. Blige is coming to the Tweeter Center in July, and Earth Wind & Fire will be in Atlantic City at the Borgata mid-summer.

Stephanie Mills will be teaming up with Melba Moore in the stage musical If These Hats Could Talk, June 13-18th at the Merriam Theatre. The musical is based on the life of Civil Rights Pioneer Dr. Dorothy Height.

Singer Toni Braxton is going to be the latest singer taking on a long standing gig in Las Vegas. Toni is about to sign a deal with The Flamingo Hotel and Casino.

Actress Kimberly Elise opens up in the latest issue of Essence magazine about her heartbreaking divorce, adjusting to single life and falling in love again.

Oscar Winner Louis Gossett, Jr. is a cancer survivor. The legendary actor recently overcame a bout with kidney cancer.

Congrats to Producer Teddy Riley. He recently got married to his longtime love.

The BET Awards air June 27th with Host Damon Wayans. Nominees include Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Jamie Foxx, Denzel Washington, Terrence Howard, Queen Latifah and Alfre Woodard. Chaka Khan will be getting the Lifetime Achievement Award.

WHAT'S THE UNDERGROUND BUZZ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This Comedian loves to party and get high. He was recently spotted in a broke down BMW. When his car wouldn't start, he panicked. Not because his car wouldn't start. He was afraid the paparazzi would catch him with his blonde girlfriends. They did, and he looked like a fool covering his face. Why is he ashamed about whom he likes to date? It's his prerogative. ???

This Young, Short Rapper is changing his image, and it's not good. He used to date the hottest singing sensation of the year. Then, they broke up. He is now dating every model and stripper he can get his lil' hands on. Let's hope he's using protection. Bow-Wow :rolleyes:

She's a Top Model, but she needs to wear better wigs. In recent photos, you can see the wig line and it doesn't look good. Tyra Banks

those dresses go to show that not everyone is meant to be a clothing designer:rolleyes:

Re: Babyperson Kwadjo Hayes and family
 

:rolleyes: He gotta be at least a hunnid and seventy three!