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Brandy sued for $50 Million.

Dayum, Brandy. I guess you'll be "Sitting Up In Your Room" for awhile.











I know that was a bad joke. But I couldn't help myself. :D

LOL :o ...Bad joke, but somehow a few laughs slipped out from me too. ;) :)

TDIAL
 

I chuckled too. After I read that joke, one popped into my head. It is in poor taste, since someone lost their life. I quickly had to pick up Our Daily Bread. :p :o

According to supacindy...

I can't be mad if she's financing it herself but I feel for the dancers too.


Okay but we live in a country BUILT on slave labor. :rolleyes:

He probably did do it as an outlet for his anger over poor album sales (on a side note, Tyrese: a leopard doesn't change it's spots--why are you rapping???)

I had one last week, but since someone died, I kept it to myself.

JHud to be March's Essence cover girl
 

She also talks about her AI experience...

http://www.people.com/people/article...010541,00.html

I am so proud of her! She's doing it really big.

Did I hear Right?
 

Did Tyra really just look into the camera (on her talk show) and tell her detractors to "kiss her fat black azz." Wow, go Trya. I would have never thaught she had it in her.

Here's a snippet from the show: (note they cut her off . . . :( )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTmyFQJ16EE

You tell 'em Tyra! http://www.ultimaterc.com/forums/i/smilies/laugh.gif

^^ Go Tyra!!! I just can't get over the ignorance of some people. I personally think she is still pretty( besides that blonde lacefront). I had this man yesterday, tell me that I was pretty to be thick. I was like WTF, is that supposed to be a compliment? He was like yeah, this fool had the nerve to say that usually skinny girls are the pretty ones! I was to through!

Oh man I love that woman.

The thing is, she's probably still much smaller than the average American! Why do people want to hate on Lightbulb? :confused:

Yes! :D

How twisted do people have to be to look at that and think fat? I tell ya. :rolleyes:

Diddy's New Additions :)
 

Here are Diddy's new lil girls!!! They are so precious!!!!

http://allieiswired.blogspot.com/200...ily-album.html

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http://hollywood.outsidethebeltway.c.../2007/02/5.jpg:) :D :) :D

wow, that's possibly the best looking "I-just-gave-birth-20 minutes ago" lookin' woman I think I have ever seen. Don't know who she is, but thas what's up :)


...oh yeah, the babies are cute, too. :)

I think that the "Little Diddies" are just adorable. I like the picture where they are in the basket together with smiles on their faces. That is too precious.

RIGHT! But she knew the cameras would be there so I'm sure she had staff on hand,lol. Congrats to them on the beautiful babies.

Does Brandy have that type of money? I wonder if she offered to assist them prior to this hitting the media?

Tyra, do you!

D'Lila and Jessie look just like Kim. :)

I was wondering the same thing about Brandy. They will probably settle out of court anyway.

Exactly, Tyra is now what is probably a normal size for her height and now she is being called fat. Whatever...I could get on a soapbox and talk about what a sick country we live in, but not now.

I think that they will settle out of court as well. I am curious as to how fast she was going that the impact of her hitting that poor woman's car sent it careening to the other side of the highway.

The "Little Diddies" do look like their mommy. The are so adorable.

They are beautiful babies! Kim did look fabulous to just have had those babies.

I'm glad that Babypeople D'Lila and Jessie resemble KP and NOT Baby Diddy.

Yeah it seems they got luuucky. Although you never can tell until they grow up some- who knows, we might be seeing pics of them rolling around town in a metallic blonde wig 16 or 17 years from now...

Jaysis. I forgot Grandma Janice might have some bad influences on them:

http://fakejanicecombs.blogspot.com

Brandy should have some Moesha royalties saved up. If she would have taken my advice on how to bring Moesha back to TV, she'd be working again.

m.p.h
 

They say that she was going 65 miles per hour and hit the car full on. She never put the brakes on or anything :( which makes me think that she had to be distracted in some way

Those babies are so cute, and they look so sweet. :)

Those babies are so kissable!!!! Diddy looks like a proud father.

I heard her Momma is a Soror, Beta Psi I'm thinking :(

^^^

Yep.

Tis true...

Please sing One Night Only or I Am Changing...
 

JHud will be on Leno tonight. :D :D

She hit the car in front of her, which sent the car in front of it into the guard rail, which killed the driver of that car. She didn't directly hit the lady. :( Traffic in front of Brandy had suddenly stopped and she didn't. She was going about 65.

Patty for 1/29
 

It’s another public relations fiasco for Singer Brandy. Late last year, Brandy was involved in a car accident that killed a woman. There were no drugs or alcohol involved, but it was Brandy’s negligence. Apparently, she wasn’t paying attention when she was driving and that triggered the four car crash. Brandy was not arrested. She admitted the accident that killed a 38-year old woman was her fault. The California Highway Patrol feels Brandy should be arrested and charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. If convicted, she faces a year in jail and she would have to pay a $1,000 fine. Activists in California have leaped to Brandy’s defense claiming she is being used a political trophy. At press time, the family of the woman killed announced they are suing Brandy for $50 million. When the incident first happened, Brandy’s people should have come forward and revealed what happened. By letting the press reveal it weeks later, it looks like a cover-up. I’m sure this was just an accident, but Brandy has a history of lying. Remember her fake marriage a few years ago when she got pregnant. On the advice of her reps, Brandy lied about being married. She told this story to every media outlet that would listen, and it blew up in her face when her baby’s daddy admitted it was all a charade. Some sources say stories were leaked about her brother Ray J and a rumored romance with Whitney Houston to take the heat off of Brandy. What is Brandy going to do, and will she be arrested? Will this ruin her career? Will she get new spokespeople?

Having problems with your sports husband? Are you stuck with the kids and the mansions while he’s off fooling around with strippers and groupies? Well, never fear, Juanita Jordan is here! The very rich ex-wife of Basketball Superstar Michael Jordan is reaching out to help other wives in need. For years, Juanita put up with Michael’s cheating and gambling. She recently got $200 million in a divorce settlement. Juanita knows the best divorce lawyers in the country, and she knows how to get paid. She is very happy being single and free. She is no longer chained to worry and strife because her man won’t come home. Juanita is already advising Tawanna Iverson, the young wife and mother of four to Superstar Allen Iverson. The Iversons recently moved to Denver, but the cheating has not stopped. The Iversons have been together for many years. In between, there have been many women, including Reality Star Hoopz and Nas’ baby momma, Carmen Bryan, who wrote a book claiming Iverson was the best lover she ever had. A couple of years ago, The Iversons made headlines when he reportedly threw her out their home while she was naked. Is a payday in store for Tawanna? Will she divorce Allen and get half? If Juanita Jordan has anything to do with it, a big payday will be coming to Tawanna because Juanita knows how to get the money from a cheating hubby.

The drama continues to unfold on the set of the ABC drama Grey’s Anatomy. The award-winning show has been under fire ever since cast member Isaiah Washington made a gay slur, and lied about it on TV. Washington has entered rehab for his anger management issues. He says he wants to transform his negative actions into positive ones. Show Creator Shonda Rhimes has been heavily criticized for how she handled this situation, but she says she is glad Isaiah is seeking help for his behavioral issues. Washington has had a rep for years for being a terror to work with, and it didn’t matter if you were gay, black, white or female…... he caused problems. Last year, he choked fellow castmember Patrick Dempsey and made the gay slur against another, Actor T.R. Knight. Word has it Knight wants to leave the show. Knight plays “Dr. George O’Malley,” and the incident forced him to come out of the closet. Knight is upset and disgusted about the events. When the incident happened in October. Knight was told to be quiet, but then Washington brought it all back up at the Golden Globe Awards, using the F word. Knight feels the set is toxic and unhealthy, and he wants out. At press time, Washington has returned to the Grey’s set.

This week’s Stand By Your Man Award goes to Kim Porter. Porter is the high profile baby mama of P Diddy. Seven weeks ago, she gave birth to twin girls, and last weekend, Diddy was caught with other women. He was filmed leaving the hotel of Actress Sienna Miller at five in the morning, and he was spotted participating in a mini-orgy with strippers. So where is Kim you ask? In the December issue of Essence magazine, Kim revealed that Diddy can do whatever he wants. He doesn’t want to marry her despite their three kids. Porter admits she’s not needy, as long as he makes her feel like they are a family. Porter is a well paid prop and a poor example for today’s young women. Every week, he is parading other women around while she stays at home with the kids. How much more will she take? Apparently, she is in there for the long haul. It is what it is! Diddy can do whatever he wants and humiliate her in any way. Just leave the money on the table!

In the latest issue of Vibe magazine, Ciara reveals why she and Rapper Bow Wow broke up. Bow Wow cheated on her with a stripper. I thought they made a cute couple, but Ciara realized he needed to grow up (smile).

Queen Latifah has signed on for the movie Mad Money about a bank heist. Years ago, she made a splash with her role as “Cleo” in the bank heist movie Set It Off. Filming starts in March on Mad Money. Also in March, check her out in the HBO movie Life Support. In Life Support, she plays a former drug addict with HIV.

Eddie Murphy says he’s interested in the new James Brown movie, which will be directed by Spike Lee. Murphy claims the Godfather of Soul told him that if a movie were made, Eddie should do it. Murphy does admit he may be too old for the role (he turns 46 in a few weeks). He says he’s not up for doing any dancing splits, and whoever does this movie will have to do that. Meanwhile, Murphy’s upcoming paternity drama continues to unfold. Former Spice Girl Melanie Brown says she is carrying his child. Murphy wants a DNA test. During a recent promotional trip to London for Dreamgirls, Murphy was nowhere to be found. London is the home of Brown, and he didn’t want to run into any of her fans. Melanie is determined to prove that Murphy is her unborn child’s father. She recently released a sonogram of the baby to the internet. The baby is due this spring. Eddie’s last project, Norbit, opens in theatres on the 9th.

Spike Lee will be doing work for the NBC network after all. After passing on his idea for a show about New Orleans, he has been given the go ahead for a drama about average guy in New York who winds up becoming the mayor.

The VHI 1 reality show I Love New York continues to score high rating for the network. In the beginning, I was excited about the prospects for the show. I think New York and her mom, Sister Patterson, are hysterical, but the men leave much to be desired. The majority of them are suspect if you ask me, and it’s a total turnoff. Where are the real men?


Is Former American Idol Contestant Clay Aiken stripping for web cameras? Aiken’s die hard fans, The Claymates, claim an imposter is posing as Aiken and causing all the controversy. They feel he is being framed. In the meantime, men continue to come forward with tales of hooking with Aiken via the internet.

Beyonce has been Los Angeles filming a series of music videos. Beyonce is financing the project, and word has it she is low balling her dancers. A video dancer can usually get $3,000 for two rehearsal days and 2 work days, but the dancers who are working with Beyonce are not getting nearly this much money. A lot of well known dancers refuse to participate in the project. They want to be paid their worth, but others are going along with it so they can say they worked with a superstar.

Look for a new album from Singer D’Angelo later this year. After a bout with drugs and a car accident that almost took his life, he is hard at work on a comeback project.

The Smith Family acting dynasty continues to grow. Willow Smith is following in the footsteps of her big brother Jaden when it comes to working with dad Will Smith. Willow will be appearing in her dad’s new movie I Am Legend. I Am Legend is a sci-fi drama about vampires that take over the world. Will Smith plays the last man alive. Salli Richardson-Whitfield plays his wife.

The March issue of Playboy magazine features Mariah Carey on the cover. The magazine says Mariah has had the sexiest comeback.

Check out a bikini clad Vivica A. Fox on the latest issue of Smooth magazine. Fox looks incredible for a woman in her 40’s. In a few weeks, she’s going to be in Philly filming the movie The Cover. The movie, directed by Bill Duke, co-stars Loretta Devine, and it deals with the down low phenomenon.

Jennifer Hudson is the March cover girl for Essence magazine. The Oscar-nominated actress/singer has been looking fabulous lately thanks to the styling of Vogue Fashionista Andre Leon Talley. Hudson is working it, and everybody knows it. American Idol Judge Simon Cowell wants her to make a guest appearance on this season’s Idol. He says she should come back and gloat. He says he has always been one of her major supporters, as he reminds everyone it was the public that voted her off and not him.

How hot is Actress Gabrielle Union? How about very hot! Her new movie, Tyler Perry’s Daddy’s Little Girls, opens in theatres on the 14th. Word has it she’s dating baseball hunk Derek Jeter. Union and Jeter have been spotted getting cozy with a little dirty dancing in New York. She also just signed a TV deal with ABC to star in the new drama Football Players Wives. Union will play one of the wives. This is not a far stretch for her. She used to be married to the NFL’s Chris Howard.

Here’s some good news about Singer Isaac Hayes. He’s doing much better, and is out performing. Last year, the award-winning writer/producer/singer suffered a stroke, and he spent a great deal of time in rehab. Hayes is best known for the Theme from Shaft.

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.

The life story of Tennis Great Arthur Ashe is coming to the big screen. Nick Cannon is scheduled to star in the project. The movie is being produced by Will Smith’s entertainment company.

R Kelly is releasing a new album in May. Word has it he will continue telling the story of his Trapped in the Closet series.

Singer Smokey Robinson is blasting the movie Dreamgirls. Robinson feels the movie is very offensive in its portrayal of the Berry Gordy influenced character played by Jamie Foxx. Robinson says Gordy never resorted to payola to get records played. He says Motown made a statement all over the world that America could be proud of, and the movie distorts this. Jamie Foxx says he didn’t base his character on Berry Gordy. Foxx says he patterned it after record executives that he has worked with.

The children of James Brown are looking to have his longtime lawyer removed as the trustee of his estate. Buddy Dallas was not only a good friend to the Godfather of Soul, but his longtime attorney for the past 24 years. The Brown Children are citing some financial discrepancies, and they want to have him removed from his position. They want to have full control of the James Brown Estate.

Singer Alicia Keys will not be inviting Kimora Lee Simmons to any more of her parties. The estranged wife of Record Mogul Russell Simmons made a fool of herself at a party celebrating Keys’ 27th birthday. Kimora Lee got into a screaming match with another woman, and threw a drink on her. Kimora Lee claims the woman was taunting her, and that’s why she went off. Guests claim the incident marred a good evening.

Now that his ex-wife is involved in a high profile relationship with Eddie Murphy, Babyface has moved on with a Tracey Edmonds look-a-like. Babyface is currently dating a young dancer who looks a lot like his ex-wife.

Oprah Winfrey is back with her book club, and the latest selection is the Sidney Poitier spiritual autobiography The Measure of A Man. Poitier is one of Hollywood’s most admired actors. In 1964, he became the first African American to win an Academy Award in the Best Actor category for his work in the film Lilies of the Field. Poitier, who turns 80 soon, is best known for the classic movies To Sir with Love, In The Heat of the Night, A Piece of the Action, Blackboard Jungle, Uptown Saturday Night, A Raisin in The Sun, The Defiant Ones and Let’s Do It Again.

Now speaking of Oprah, Rachael Ray, her latest protégé, is denying reports that she used racial slurs in describing her boss. According to reports, Ray accused her boss of being ashamed she was black after drinking too much wine. Spokespeople for Ray claim these reports are not true, and she would never make disparaging reports about Ms. Winfrey.

Author Sidney Sheldon has passed away at the age of 89. Towards the end of his career, Sheldon was best known for his romance novels. Earlier, he won an Oscar for his writing and latter an Emmy for his television work that included I Dream of Jeannie and The Patty Duke Show.

The 49th Annual Grammy Awards air February 11th on CBS. Beyonce is one of the scheduled performers. Mary J. Blige is up for 8 awards. The show takes place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA.


Gospel Music’s biggest night, The 2007 Stellar Awards, is set to air February 18th on Channel 17 at 4pm.

The concert scene is heating up. Check out http://2downfront.com/Calendar.htm for all your concert & sporting event needs.


Upcoming Movies:

February 9th- Norbit – Eddie Murphy.

February 13th- Tyler Perry’s Daddy’s Little Girls- Gabrielle Union, Idris Elba, Louis Gossett, Jr. and Tracee 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 title 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. Superbowl 41 will feature The Colts vs. The Bears.


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

This Old School Diva has had a fabulous career, and she is extremely rich. At the moment, she has a new CD out that she’s promoting. Back in the day, she was known for her style. Today, she appears outdated with her over the top hair and stained yellow teeth. For a woman who has tons of money, why does she look so bad? Diana Ross

This stage mother has worked extremely hard to help her son get to the top of the music world. He is handsome and talented and has a thing for older women. His latest conquest recently left her husband and kids to be with him. Now that the older woman is divorced, the stage mother is scared that she will want to marry her son. The stage mother can’t stand this woman. She feels she will hurt his career, but her son is in love and won’t listen. Usher

This Female Singer from the 80’s is currently touring the around trying to revive her career. A few years ago, she became very good friends with a Pop Superstar. The Pop Superstar had a notorious drug problem and a bad boy husband. When news report came out that the 80’s Singer and Pop Superstar were hanging out in drug dens, the 80’s Singer went public to clear her name. Well, the Pop Superstar is now on the road to recovery, and she refuses to speak to the 80’s Singer. The Pop Superstar feels betrayed. She felt if they were truly friends, she should have ignored the talk. But, the 80’s Singer has children to feed, and she didn’t want to have a reputation as a drug addicted, bi-sexual. Cherelle

UB:
Yep on all three. :D

Now...More Patty (2/5)
 

Whitney Houston is preparing for her comeback. She is in the process of getting a divorce from Bobby Brown. Whitney has requested a default judgment, and she is seeking custody of her daughter Bobbi Kristina. Bobby Brown would get visitation rights. He has been very quiet lately. I don’t think he is going to go away quietly though. As Whitney prepares to resume her music career, she is sticking close to her drug counselor, Warren Boyd. This is the same man who helped Rocker Courtney Love. Can Whitney do it? A lot of people are rooting for her because this would be one of the greatest comebacks in history. Despite the madness of her life, she is truly one of the greatest singers of this generation. She still has a long way to go. In addition to staying drug free, she has to make better choices in her romantic life. Now whether rumored boyfriend Ray J is a friend or a romance, Whitney does not need to be seen in public with him. In addition to the family drama involving his sister Brandy, Ray J is involved in a sex tape controversy. The sex tape features him and Socialite Kim Kardashian. The two of them are featured in various sex acts, and at one point, he urinates on her. This disgusting sex tape is going on the market, and it is going to make a lot of money for them. Kardashian is the best friend of Bigot Socialite Paris Hilton, and a sex tape is how Hilton became famous. As Whitney prepares for her comeback, she doesn’t need Ray J in her life. He is an opportunist. A wanna be thug-singer whose claim to fame will be that he peed on an ex-girlfriend.

Ray J’s sister Brandy got some good news this past week. Last week, it was announced she was getting sued for $50 million by the parents of the woman she accidentally killed in a car crash. Late last year, Brandy triggered a four car crash that killed a 38-year old woman. There were no drugs or alcohol involved. Brandy was just negligent. It was an accident. The woman’s parents immediately filed the lawsuit, but a judge is expected to rule that the parents have no right to file a lawsuit. Their daughter was married with two children. Her immediate family are the only ones who can file a wrongful death suit. Plus, the woman’s parents lived in Morocco, and they have not seen their daughter in 11 years. The daughter has lived in the United States since 1995. The husband of the young woman killed is looking at his options, assessing what Brandy is worth, and what was in her insurance policy. I doubt if Brandy will go to jail, but she will have to pay out something to the family of the young woman. :eek: :eek:

Word has it Actress Victoria Rowell is leaving the soap opera, The Young and The Restless. For the past 13 years, she has played the popular character “Drucilla.” Right now, she’s in involved in a silly storyline involving a murder. Hopefully, this will not ruin the history of the character. Her final day is scheduled for April 1st.

The new Gerald Levert CD, In My Songs, is coming out on the 13th. This is the album he was working on at the time of his death. In My Songs reveals how vulnerable Gerald was. He was 40-years old and a 22-year music vet, but did he miss being loved? Yes he had baby mamas and numerous girlfriends, but he never got married. Was he yearning for the true love of his life? I remember interviewing him and getting him to open up about Singer Kandi Burress. Burress was the Grammy award-winning songwriter who started out in the group Xscape. Gerald was crazy about her, but it didn’t work out. He expressed to me his disappointment about it not working out. I thought he was dating Soror Kym:confused:

Diana Ross’s latest album is not selling. The album is all love song covers. Ross is scheduled to appear on the Bravo TV show Inside The Actor’s Studio on February 19th. During the two hour special, she will talk about her movie career and such films as Lady Sings The Blues, Mahogany and The Wiz. Ross would like to do more TV, including The Oprah Winfrey Show. Years ago, Ross appeared on Oprah’s show to promote a tell-all book she wrote, but the problem was she didn’t tell all, including the true parentage of her first child Rhonda Ross. Rhonda’s dad is Motown Founder Berry Gordy, but Diana failed to mention it until the book came out. Oprah felt betrayed because she felt Diana should have been honest from the door instead of lying. Despite the fact that Oprah grew up idolizing Ross, she has vowed not to devote a whole show to the Diva.

Now speaking of Divas, is Oscar Nominee Jennifer Hudson becoming a Diva? Hudson graces the cover of the March edition of Essence magazine, and she talks about American Idol, where she got her start. Hudson claims the show was abusive. Hudson was a contestant the year that Fantasia won the competition. Her song choices and clothing were often criticized, and she was booted from the show. I think Hudson should get over the Idol thing. Accept your journey. Now Idol was a stepping stone for you, so there’s no need to keep bringing up how you lost the competition. Simon’s attacks made you stronger, and now look where you are (hopefully a couple weeks away from winning an Academy Award). Hudson also talks about Jennifer Holliday, the singer who originally played the role of “Effie White.” Holliday made the song And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going an instant classic. Before the movie came out, Jennifer expressed her disappointment about not having anything to do with the project. She felt she was being cast aside, and her legacy was being taken away from her. This has not been the case. Because of the movie, there has been a renewed interest in Holliday’s career. In the Essence interview, Hudson talks about the Holliday criticism. She basically said that Holliday should get over it and not let one song be the only song she sings (OUCH!). Hudson is going to have to get better coaching during interviews. Don’t let interviewers drag you into some nonsense. Speak respectfully of Holliday, move on and keep the spotlight on you. You don’t want to appear cocky and arrogant. In this business, you can be hot for the moment and cold the next. Hudson looks amazing thanks to the fashion stylings of Vogue’s Andre Leon Talley. She will start recording her first album next month. If anyone saw Leno Monday, she clairfied the interview. And I am :mad: at Jay for not having her sing!

Vivica A. Fox opens in the latest issue of Upscale magazine about her plastic surgery. Fox says if there are steps she has to take in order to look good, she will take them. She declares she loves the way she looks, and could care less what people think. She says when she looks in the mirror, she sees Vivica. Vivica is also featured in the latest issue of Smooth magazine, and she looks amazing. She’s in a bikini, and for a woman in her 40’s, she looks great. Vivica says her routine includes working out and drinking lots of water. Vivica recently suffered a fashion mishap in Miami. Her wig came off when she was getting out of a car. Her publicists insist it was a fur shawl, but bystanders say it was Viv’s wig. Why would you need a wig in Miami?:eek: :p

Mike Tyson is acting like the model patient in rehab. Tyson entered rehab for his drug problems, and workers say he has been on his best behavior. Tyson is trying to avoid a long jail sentence stemming from an incident last year when he ran into a sheriff’s vehicle with his car and admitted drug use.

Jill Scott and Tyler Perry? YES! Jill Scott will be starring in the next two Tyler Perry projects, ‘Jazzman” and ‘Why Did I Get Married.” She also has another new movie coming out this summer.

The latest Tyler Perry movie, Daddy’s Little Girls, opens in theatres on the 14th. The movie stars Gabrielle Union, Idris Elba, Louis Gossett, Jr. and Tracee Ellis Ross. Gabrielle Union says she loved working with Tyler on the movie. Union says life is good for her right now, even though she is not dating baseball star Derek Jeter. She says they are just friends. Idris Elba is best known for his work as “Stringer Bell” on the HBO series The Wire, but he is also a DJ. Yes Idris spins on the ones and two’s, and he has a compilation disc coming out later this year.

The NBA All Star game is taking place Sunday, February 18th at 8:00pm on TNT. Mary J. Blige and Toni Braxton are scheduled to perform.

Now that Michael Jackson is setting up shop in Las Vegas, will he make amends with his family? According to published reports, Michael’s dad Joe Jackson was barred from seeing his son by the Nanny. Joe reportedly showed up in Vegas to see his son but, the Nanny, Grace Rwarmba, wouldn’t let him in. Papa Joe stood outside for three hours, but the Nanny wouldn’t budge. Nanny Grace rules Michael with an iron fist. She helps him raise his kids, and manage his life. When Michael wants to use the phone, he has to wait for Nanny Grace to leave the premises.

Queen Latifah’s long awaited HBO project, Life Support, debuts on HBO March 10th. The movie tells the story of black families dealing with AIDS. Latifah plays an HIV positive former drug user. Jamie Foxx co-stars.

The 21st Annual Soul Train Awards are set for March 10th. Beyonce leads the nominations with three. Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown, Ne-Yo and John Legend all have two nominations each.

Mary J. Blige will be on the March cover of Vibe magazine. Blige agreed to the cover photo at the request of the new management of the magazine. The old management of Vibe humiliated Blige with a poorly taken photo that was released months ago. Blige blasted the editors of that issue for their cruelty. Word has it she is very happy with the latest March cover. :D :D

Chris Tucker is acting up on the set of Rush Hour III. Filming is underway in Los Angeles, and all the major characters are in place. Brett Ratner is directing and Jackie Chan is back as Tucker’s partner, but Tucker is not happy with the script. Apparently, when Chris is not happy, he locks himself in his trailer and refuses to come out. Tucker is getting paid $25 million for this movie, and it’s slated to be released later this year. I am sick of remakes. Does anyone really care about a Rush Hour III?

Protesters across the country are voicing their concerns about the latest Eddie Murphy movie Norbit. Murphy plays most of the major characters in the movie, including a very large, obese woman who is at the center of the controversy. The protestors feel Murphy is playing a character that is demeaning to African American women. A character that continues to perpetuate negative stereotypes about large black woman including being sexually aggressive, unattractive, violent and promiscuous. The protesters wonder why he would release this kind of movie during Black History Month. They feel he should apologize to the African American community. Norbit also stars Thandie Newton, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Eddie Griffin, Clifton Powell and Katt Williams.

Tyra Banks is definitely on a quest to become the younger version of Oprah Winfrey, but Tyra still has a long way to go. Oprah is known for treating her staff to lavish gifts like Hawaiian vacations, spending sprees and cars. Staffers on the set of The Tyra Banks Show were given thank you notes and ten dollar gift cards for their hard work. Maybe next year they’ll get a trip.

Courtney Vance and Angela Bassett are about to release their new book about their love and relationship. Friends: A Love Story is out in stores, and it’s the amazing story about their romance. Vance and Bassett have been married for ten years. They write about waiting until they were married before they had sex, and the years they spent trying to have a child. Last year, a surrogate gave birth to twins for the couple. The babies are now a year old.


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.

The 49th Annual Grammy Awards air this Sunday, February 11th on CBS. Beyonce is one of the scheduled performers. Mary J. Blige is up for eight awards.

Gospel Music’s biggest night, The 2007 Stellar Awards, is set to air February 18th on Channel 17 at 4pm.

The concert scene is heating up. Check out http://2downfront.com/Calendar.htm for upcoming events


New in theaters this week, Norbit starring Eddie Murphy.

Upcoming Movies:

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

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?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

She is the wife of a hip hop mogul. The marriage is a total sham. He dates other women, and so does she. But, she’s afraid to come out of the closet. [Kimora

Jennifer Hudson sang last time she was on Jay Leno. I thought she handled the interview this week tastefully. Hopefully, interviewers have just been twisting her words and she's not really that arrogant and out of it.

I don't really get the plot of the new Eddie Murphy movie either. Maybe there's some redeeming quality to it if you actually see it. The commercials just look stupid though.

Thanks. That's what I get for watching Jay Leno once or twice a week. And as a former journalism, you know they are trying to twist words to get more papers/magazines sold.

If you have HBO or HBO on Demand (that's why I love Comcast), check out the 15 minute snippet about the movie. It makes a lot more sense, and it looks hilarious! One thing Eddie Murphy says about the movie is that people were asking him for an edgier comedy, and he wanted to make an edgier comedy, and "Norbit" is it. I think I'll be seeing that this weekend. :)

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