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It's official — Destiny's Child's fourth studio album is in the works, and to hear Rowland tell it, the ladies' time apart is having quite an influence on the new material.

"All of us have been in three different places ... so there's a lot to talk about, a lot that's gone on, personally," Rowland said. "I think it's important to talk about that on this new record, to put what we've been going through separately into the new record."



Bobby Brown turned himself in to police on battery charges Sunday, just hours before a court-imposed deadline.

The singer, who in May was charged with misdemeanor battery for allegedly hitting wife Whitney Houston in the face at their home in Georgia in December (see "Bobby Brown Turns Himself In, Appears In Court With Whitney At His Side"), was ordered to turn himself in by midnight Sunday, as a judge had determined there was enough evidence to proceed with the case. He arrived at the Fulton County Jail less than four hours before the deadline and was released after posting a $2,000 bond, according to The Associated Presshttp://www.mtv.com/shared/media/news...m-court-04.jpg

In my best Florida Evans voice, DAMN, DAMN, DAMN!!!! This is a trip. Who is gonna be next?

whoa soror!! i must have missed those posts. this is all new to me. poor star :(

Clean out your PM box, I am trying to send you a message.

One of my friends asked me if I had heard that Jane Kennedy died of cancer at the age of 58. I haven't heard anything about this....have any of you all?

aight!

:: Patty Jackson's 411 for the week of July 12th, 2004:

With her daughter by her side actress Isabel Sanford passed away on July 4th. Sanford was best known as “Louise Weezy Jefferson” from the hit television show The Jeffersons. Sanford along with Sherman Helmsley made television history as they moved on up. Sanford was the first black actress to win an Emmy Award for “Best Actress in a Comedy Series.” Sanford was 86 years old and she had been sick for the past year. Last year she had surgery on an artery in her neck.


“Madea” is coming back! Tyler Perry is returning to Philadelphia as “Madea” in a new stage production called “The Brown Family.” Tyler will once again don the wig, the dress and the breast as he returns as “Madea.” In this new production “Mr. Brown” has to catch up on back child support payments. In the last “Madea” installment we found out that he, (“Mr. Brown”) was the father of “Madea’s” children. Tickets go on sale Monday the 19th. The new show will run Sept. 7th-12th at the Merriam Theatre.


Are there more legal problems for Bobby Brown? He is now awaiting a trial date involving a battery charge against his wife, Whitney Houston. Last December Bobby hit Whitney and it made headlines. He turned himself into police last weekend and he is free on bond. A trial date has not been set and if he is convicted he faces a year in jail and a $1,000 fine. In other Whitney and Bobby news, Whitney was the star of the show during the recent Soul Divas Tour in Germany. Whitney is touring overseas with Dionne Warwick and Natalie Cole, but sources say it was Whitney who had the crowd wild. Bobby was with Whitney and he’s part of her show. He escorts her on and off stage and he dances with her when she sings “I Wanna Dance with Somebody.” There’s no word yet on when the tour will come to the states.


Donnie McClurken is working on a live album that is due out this fall. The album will be called Hymns, Songs and Spiritual Songs.


Singer Vivian Greene is also working on a new project that is due out in October. Vivian is best known for the song “Emotional Rollarcoaster” and she is contributing to the soundtrack for the movie De-Lovely. The movie is based on the life of composer Cole Porter. Vivian is singing the Ella Fitzgerald classic “Love For Sale.”


R. Kelly is not due back in court until September to face child pornography charges. In the meantime, he will be allowed to tour to support his new release Happy People/U Saved Me. There is one condition- he will have to check in with his parole officer daily.


Babyface is working on a new version of the Harold Melvin classic “Wake Up Everybody.” Babyface is gathering a who’s who in the recording industry to help with the project including Mary J. Blige, Wyclef Jean, Musiq, Floetry and Ashanti.


Dave Chappelle has just signed a new two year contract with the Comedy Central Network. Dave is the star of the popular comedy sketch show, Chappelle Show. Dave’s next big project is a movie based on the life of singer Rick James.


Mariah Cary will play a diva in her next movie role. Mariah has a cameo in the Damon Dash movie State Property Two.


Is J-Lo pregnant by husband Marc Anthony? Her reps say no, but word has it she is.


Michael Jordan loves the ladies and the ladies in Miami were loving him as well. Where was his wife Juanita?


Will Smith’s new movie I, Robot opens in theatres this week. In the movie Will battles robots and takes it off. I hear his shower scene doesn’t leave much to the imagination.


Tickets are on sale now for Jill Scott’s “Buzz Tour,” July 30th, at the TLA on 3rd and South Streets. Check out Jill on the August issue of Essence Magazine. She looks stunning. Her new album, Beautifully Human, comes out on August 31st.


Oprah Winfrey continues to give. She recently gave $1 million to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.


Janet Jackson is planning to go on tour and Mario Winans has been tapped as the opening act.


Tamyra Gray is topping the charts with her debut “Raindrops Will Fall.” Gray is best known from American Idol season number one and she will be joining the finalist from season three on their summer tour. The “AI 3” tour is coming to Philly in August.


Billy Davis Jr. and Marilyn McCoo from Fifth Dimension fame are telling the story of their life in a new book. The couple has been married for 35 years and they talk about it all including Billy’s battles with alcoholism and prostate cancer and Marilyn’s inability to have children. Back in the day they had the hits “Up, Up And Away,” “One Less Bell To Answer” and “Wedding Bell Blues” with the Fifth Dimension and their duet “You Don’t Have To Be A Star,” which was a hit in the 70’s.


Spike Lee’s wife Tonya Lewis Lee has teamed up with Crystal McCray Anthony for the hot new book Gotham Diaries. This is a great escape book and I am enjoying it. I have to admit I rarely get the chance to read books just for fun, but I find myself making time to read a little of the book each day. Gotham Diaries is the tale of high class black society. The young, black and rich are profiled and it’s a great read. I hope the ladies come to town because I would love to discuss the book with them. It’s in stores now, so check it out.


Now that the news is out about the troubled marriage between Vanessa Williams and Lakers star Rick Fox, her friends are starting to talk. Sources say Vanessa would not and could not tolerate his cheating. Vanessa is no Vanessa Bryant. She is not going to hold your hand while you admit to cheating. She is the type of woman who will kick your butt. Vanessa and Rick were married for five years and they have a four year old daughter.


Cheating was also the problem in the marriage of gospel sensation Yolanda Adams and former NFL player Tim Crawford. People couldn’t believe it when Yolanda ended the marriage. Earlier this year she suffered a miscarriage and she had been dealing with her husbands philandering. You knew it had to be bad for her to walk away from the marriage, but sources say Yolanda couldn’t take it anymore. The couple has a young toddler and Yolanda is now concentrating on raising her. According to gossip guru Jawn Murray, Yolanda is also dealing with a meddlesome ex-mother-in-law. Tim’s mother has been going around bad mouthing Yolanda, but everyone knows it was Tim’s fooling around that destroyed the marriage. She’s probably embarrassed that Yolanda and her money are no longer a part of the family. This is a difficult time for Yolanda. Keep her in your prayers. At the BET awards she hinted that her life has been a challenge I’m sure once she gets out of the valley she is going to have a powerful testimony.


Singer Stevie Wonder is in mourning for his ex-wife, singer/songwriter Syreeta Wright. Stevie and Syreeta were married from 1970-1972. Even though the marriage didn’t last their friendship did and he looked after her until the end. Syreeta was discovered by Ashford and Simpson and later went on to become a background singer for Stevie. Syreeta was a part of Wonderlove, a group of female singers who recorded with Stevie. The late Minnie Riperton and Deniece Williams were also a part of the group. Syreeta and Stevie wrote many songs together including “Signed, Sealed, Delivered,” “I Was Made To Love Her,” “Blame It On The Sun” and “If You Really Loved Me.” Syreeta also wrote the Spinners classic “It’s A Shame.” Syreeta worked on many of Stevie’s albums through the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. A lot of people were shocked when Stevie first announced that his “ex” was sick. Syreeta died at the age of 58 after a long battle with cancer. In 1980, Syreeta scored her biggest hit, “With You I’m Born Again” with Billy Preston. In the 70’s Stevie produced the groundbreaking Stevie Wonder presents Syreeta and it featured the hit “I Wanna Be By Your Side/Universal Sound of the World.” To this day this album remains an underground classic and if you find it add it to your music collection it’s a great album. On our WDAS Classic Soul Volume 8 Syreeta’s classic “I Wanna Be By Your Side” is featured. Syreeta had a beautiful voice and she helped to write many classic songs that we still enjoy today.


When you invite the Queen of Soul to your party rule number one you have to feed her. Aretha Franklin was in attendance at P. Diddy’s Fourth of July bash in the Hamptons and she was not a happy camper. There was little food and even less to drink and she lost an earring worth $40,000. A lot of people were wondering what was wrong with her. Who wants to be hungry and lose expensive jewelry?


Now speaking of P. Diddy-- don’t invite him and Usher to the same party. Usher says in the beginning of his career Puffy was his mentor, but when the going got tough Puffy wouldn’t lend him a hand. Usher has been in the game since he was a teen and it’s been a long climb to the top. Usher is now on top of his game with his multi million selling album, Confessions.


Congrats to actor Dondre T. Whitfield and his wife actress Salli Richardson. They are expecting their first child in the fall. Dondre has wanted this for a long time. A couple of years ago I had a chance to interview him and we talked about children and he said it was a dream of his and he couldn’t wait to start a family with his wife. They make a beautiful couple I hope they have many years of happiness with their new addition.


Holly Robinson Peete the designer? Yes, the mother of three is developing a new line of maternity clothes.


Michael Moore’s hot movie documentary Fahrenheit 911 is coming out on DVD and VHS in September, weeks before the November 2nd, Presidential election.


American Idol winner Ruben Studdard from season number two is busy touring the country this summer. Ruben says his next venture will be a gospel album and he hopes to work with some of his favorites including Fred Hammond.


Percussionist McKinley Williams of Frankie Beverly and Maze remains in intensive care following a heart attack he suffered while on stage at the Essence Music Festival. McKinley was performing with the group when he fell over. Frankie was visibly upset and after a long wait resumed with the show. Frankie has been on a non-stop tour. He’s scheduled to be in Atlantic City on Friday the 16th. Frankie and McKinley have worked together for years and Frankie has taken it very hard. The band is asking that you keep McKinley in your prayers. He is going to be temporarily replaced in the band.


Raz B, formerly of the group B2K needs help! Since the breakup of the group Raz has had various run-ins with the law including a rape charge. A 17-year-old New York City girl claims he raped her. Earlier this year he was caught with drugs and last week he was stopped by police for driving erratically. That’s when cops realized he had numerous warrants out on him. He is not only ruining his career he is ruining his life. Let’s hope he gets help soon

Speaking of Ruben, I heard that he had to cancel a concert in Michigan or somewhere because the plain he was to take, he couldn't fit in the seat........dude loose some of the weight. Does he see what happened with Luther. Seeing as though I have never seen American Idol, many people are saying that he has gained a lot of weight since his Idol win. He is way to young to be that big.

Sands I agree, and it does seem like he got bigger.

SPEAKING OF BIG, what's up with Aretha? She is out of control!

Whitney is touring overseas with Dionne Warwick and Natalie Cole, but sources say it was Whitney who had the crowd wild. Bobby was with Whitney and he’s part of her show. He escorts her on and off stage and he dances with her when she sings “I Wanna Dance with Somebody.” There’s no word yet on when the tour will come to the states.
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All i'm sayin is that I hope none of them go into relapse!!!:o :rolleyes:

It seems she has always had issues with her weight.:confused: I guess I wish she wouldn't stuff herself into tight clothes.

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ASHANTI??!!??!! what.d.hayle???

I saw her in some mag, and she really looked BIG. I mean she was covered up for a change, but her face was just HUGE.

Emmy nominations...
 

...congrats to Mod Def on a leading actor nod for Something the Loard Has Made. I believe he is the ony actor/ress of color nominiated.

Also, Chapelle's Show and Chris Rock:Never Scared are nominated.

The entire cast of Sex and the City is nominiated this year.

http://www.usatoday.com/life/televis...ees-list_x.htm

Re: Emmy nominations...
 

Good, Dave and Chris deserve to WIN.

American Idol raises age to compete...
 

American Idol raises age to compete...

http://www.comcast.net/News/ENTERTAI...a894ef78c.html

Re: American Idol raises age to compete...
 

That's good. I think that the teeny-boppers are controlling the vote for the young contestants. I also feel that the younger contestants should be focused on school and other things instead of AI.

Stewart receives 5-month prison term
 

Celebrity homemaker's ex-broker Bacanovic gets same sentence

Martha Stewart enters court for the sentencing phase of her conviction on a stock-trading scandal in New York City Friday.
The Associated Press

Updated: 4:31 p.m. ET July 16, 2004 NEW YORK - Choking back tears and pleading for leniency, Martha Stewart was sentenced to five months in prison Friday for lying about a stock sale. But the woman who saw her gracious homemaking empire crippled over a single transaction smiled boldly into the cameras outside to denounce her treatment, pitch her company and vow: “I’ll be back.”

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5444565/

Did anyone see the interview with Eric Benet and Diane Sawyer? I missed it. Anyone care to recap for me?

It was a bunch of bull! He dropped a few crocodile tears claiming that he was so distraught and broken up over the divorce. :rolleyes:

Key Points:

• He claims that it is "not his reality" that Halle would be ready, willing, and waiting to make love to him
• He states that he had indiscretions with other women, but they didn't involve sex
• He was hurt by being called Mr. Halle Berry
• His upcoming album has to be redone because it was a tribute to Halle

He didn't drop any bombshells or tell any new info. It just seemed like a ploy to get on TV.

you thought that too?
I'm sorry, I have no sympathy for adulterers. When he started dating Halle, it never occurred to him that he'd be Mr. Halle Berry? :rolleyes: what ever.. he's a loser!!

Article on the interview
 

I think implying she was bad in bed was tacky...

Eric Benet Breaks His Silence

"I am not a sex addict," the musician told Primetime's Cynthia McFadden in an interview to be broadcast on Thursday night. "I am a person who … through a series of emotional events, troubles, challenges, made some really, really stupid, painful mistakes."

Sounds like denial to me! Why would she go on national tv say he was an addict if he wasn't??

This isn't fully true. He did not have a heart attack. According to my chapter member's mother (who works at the hospital), Mr. Williams passed out @ Essence due to problems with gall stones. He was placed in an "intensive care unit" if you will, so that he (Mr. Williams and Frankie) could have privacy. Frankie stayed in N.O. with him days after.Before we left for Nashville, she did not get a chance to get an update on his condition. (FYI)

Brandy!
 

Anyone hear this on the radio??

Robert Smith, Brandy's ex-hubby, was on WBLS today with Wendy Williams with their daughter and when asked how much he receives in alimoney, he said...

"We were never married."

HE claims Brandy was his girl on the side and his main girl was/is a producer. She is currently seven months pregnant by him.

Robert said when Brandy told him she was preggo, he was SHOCKED and afterwards, him, Brandy, and her mom came up with this plan to say she was secretly married. They were the only three that knew.

He was never in love with Brandy like he loves his main boo.

Rob said if you ever payed attention to the MTV show, you would see he stayed in the background and that's b/c he didn't want his girl to see. She found out about Brandy through the media.

They have joint custody but not on the best terms right now.

He decided to go on Wendy's show b/c he's from NJ and he wanted to apologize aloud to all his friends and family.

Regarding Brandy: Damn! Now I really wonder about speculation that he wasn't the baby daddy.

This in on Diddy:

>The report reads:
P Diddy couldn't keep his hands off this blonde, whom he met up with just after leaving girlfriend Kim. "You would have thought with all his money he would have been able to afford a hotel," remarked an onlooker.

Proof that P Diddy changes his woman more often even than his clothes: here he is stepping out with girlfriend Kim Porter for a shopping spree in Beverly Hills, but only an hour later he was spotted getting hot 'n' heavy
with a mystery woman - still wearing his footie strip.

Of course, I can't upload the photos of Diddy kissing the WC.

CT4...where you at?

:eek: :eek: :eek: Dang Diddy!

Apparently Kim Porter is a masochist. He comes and goes with different as he pleases. Kim is right there every time. She must enjoy being made a fool of.

anytime you need pics, just e-mail them to me and I will upload it for you. Send it to me today. :) My e-mail address is my Yahoo Messenger screenname.

Re: Brandy!
 

Oh my is all I can say...never married. Well one thing I can remember is that when the MTV show reality show was on, I did comment several times to friends that he wasn't into it. You rarely saw them together, and he acted as if he wanted no parts of the show, or Brandy, or the baby.

Re: Re: Brandy!
 

So true, so very very true. It seems to me that he should have manned up from the get go and told Brandy and Sonya NO!! Let the world see your daughter as she really is!!! Robert, if I were you, I would get a Maury DNA test to prove without a doubt that that baby really is yours or not.

He was always out of town during the show or like Soror Kim said not into it.

Re: Re: Re: Brandy!
 

Soror CT4...you are so correct....dude should have manned up, and told both Brandy and her momma to get out of his face. My thing is all the people celebs and non-celebs that have kids out of wedlock...who the hell cares if Brandy is added to the list. Why lie from the beginning about the marriage.

We talked about that in the thread about the show. What was it called? Making the Baby? I can't remember. No, it was Special Delivery or something like that. We always said that he was acting all crazy about the baby and Brandy. How about this, Robert. If you don't want your "main girl" to find out about the chick on the side, 1) DON'T get her pregnant, 2) DON'T agree to doing a TV show, and 3) DON'T think that she would never find out that you are messing with a star that's always in the media, especially when you kick out a marriage plot AND take it all the way to OPRAH!!! :rolleyes:

ROFLOL @ 'Making the Baby'

Re: Re: Brandy!
 

He is full of that buuuuuuullisht.

How you gon' have a girl, and go on tv with ANOTHER girl who happens to be UBER-FAMOUS and have a REALITY TV SHOW about YOUR MARRIAGE TO HER, but then NOT WANT YOUR GIRL TO FIND OUT.

I smell a rat.

Re: Re: Re: Brandy!
 

Or one who needs more money.

I was thinking the same exact thing!!! Maybe we need to look on "Smoking Gun" to see if we can find divorce papers. I just thought buddy was shy regarding the media, which is why I thought he acted that way. If he was truly trying to hide it from his g/f, why was he at ALL of those press releases, parties, etc. with Brandy?

Re: Re: Re: Brandy!
 

I don't know if it's just me, but the little girl really looks like him now to the point that I would say she is definately his child. Although looks really don't mean anything.

Michael Jackson reportedly to be a dad again

World Entertainment News Network

July 16 2004

Troubled star Michael Jackson is reportedly to become a father for the fourth time, in the midst of his battle to prove he's innocent of child molestation charges.

A mystery woman claims she has been artificially inseminated with the singer's sperm and is now pregnant with his child, according to American gossip magazine The National Enquirer.

The publication claims Jackson pursued the mystery actress after she sent him a fan letter offering her support as he battles allegations he sexually abused a child at his Neverland home in Santa Barbara, California.

Sources say the pop legend responded to the woman's show of concern by asking if she was prepared to carry his child.

An insider says, "Eagerly, she agreed. By early May she became pregnant."

Jackson already has three kids - Prince Michael, Paris and Prince Michael II.
From : http://www.southflorida.com/news/sfl...uide-headlines

Sooooo Prince Michael II is named after his brother?? Interesting...