Patti Jackson's Celeb News 6.13.05
NOT GUILTY! Michael Jackson is a free man! So, what's next? Can he reinvent himself? Can he make a comeback? Will we see Michael Jackson the man? He's 46 years old, and his lawyer has promised that his odd behavior with young boys will stop. Joe Jackson, Michael's dad, says Michael will talk to the press. I'm betting on Barbara Walters to get the first interview. He has already done interviews with Diane Sawyer and Oprah Winfrey. Barbara has been working on this interview for a while, and she just may get it. But, there's still Geraldo Rivera. Geraldo is very close to Michael, and supported him publicly after Michael granted him an exclusive interview during the trial. There's also Larry King. The CNN host has already gotten Michael's Attorney Thomas Mesereau, and Larry is also tight with brother Jermaine.
Speaking of Jermaine, he's hinting at a comeback plan for Michael. A Jackson Five Reunion! The brothers could definitely use the money with all the distractions keeping them away from their own careers, including the girlfriends at Neverland. Michael's brothers stood by him during his child molestation trial. Will he pay them back for their loyalty? Will they come together for a reunion tour?
Beyonce, Kelly and Michelle are calling it quits. The trio announced that Destiny's Child is coming to an end. After their current tour, the group will be no more. The ladies are due in Philly on July 2nd at the Live 8 Concert on the Parkway and at the Wachovia Center on August 5th. Beyonce's movie career is about to take off. Next year, she has The Pink Panther with Steve Martin. And, in late 2006, she will be starring in Dreamgirls with Jamie Foxx and Eddie Murphy. The movie is based on the Broadway musical. Beyonce will be busy with her acting career, so that will leave very little time for a singing group. Plus, there's the issue of Beyonce's dad. Matthew Knowles has been in hiding ever since he was fired as Beyonce's manager. Beyonce found out he was harassing one of her background dancers, and she decided to put her foot down and send him packing. The past few weeks have been rough for Beyonce. In addition to the problems with her dad, she has to pay back the Wilhelmina Modeling Agency $1 million for unpaid commissions and services stemming from a deal with L'Oreal cosmetics.
Will Maxwell release a new album this year? A few weeks ago, he turned in an album to the executives at Sony Music, but they rejected it. They felt the album was too sexually revealing. What is Maxwell trying to reveal? Does he want to tell us something? Can we handle the truth? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm! What do you think? Will he tone down the message of his album and leave out the sexually revealing lyrics? Maxwell named the album Black Summer Nights? Will we ever get to hear it? Email me and let me know what you think:
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What's going on with Singer Lauryn Hill? Once again, she is showing signs of weirdness. During a recent show at the Vibe Music Fest, Lauryn took the stage after a four-hour wait. At 1am, she came onstage wearing a mushroom wig and much attitude. Sources say she yelled at her band more than she sang, and then she abruptly left the stage.
At the movies, it's Batman Begins with Christian Bale, Morgan Freeman and, the future Mrs. Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell, a reality TV star? According to published reports, Naomi recently signed a million dollar deal with the 'E' Entertainment network to star in her own reality show. In the show, we would follow Naomi as she searches for a new assistant. Naomi is known for her temper, and she is also known for beating her assistants. How will she act when the cameras follow her every move?
Kimora Lee Simmons is another model on the move. In addition to her duties as wife of Record Mogul Russell Simmons and the creator of Baby Phat Fashions, Kimora is writing a lifestyle book. The book will be a lifestyle guide that will advise, uplift, and inspire women to live the best life they can. She is also writing a children's book.
Bobby Brown's reality show, Being Bobby Brown, debuts June 30th on the Bravo network. Bobby says we will see everything except what goes on behind closed doors in the bedroom between him and Whitney Houston.
Is Dave Chappelle ready to return to Comedy Central? Dave went on a spiritual retreat a few weeks ago. When he left the country, he expressed his frustration with his "Chappelle's Show." He recently sat down with Comedy Central executives and they had a pow wow. I wonder if they asked him about the money. You know! The $50 million he got for agreeing to do two more seasons. Is he ready to continue with the show?
I wish Oprah was my daughter-in-law! That's the cry from Mary Graham, the mother of Stedman Graham. She says her son has dated the talk show titan for 18 years, and she can't understand why he won't marry her. Hey mom. Maybe Oprah won't marry him.
Congrats to Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe. They are now man and wife. Earlier this spring, they became the parents of a baby girl.
Also, congrats to Singer Monica. She is now a mommy. She gave birth to a boy a few weeks ago.
Actress Lark Voorhies is not doing well. The beautiful actress is being hospitalized for substance abuse. The actress is bi-polar, and she is also suffering from a cocaine addiction. 
Voorhies is 31. She is best known for her role in the TV show, Saved By The Bell. She also worked on the soap operas, The Bold and The Beautiful and Days of Our Lives. Years ago, she dated Actor/Comedian Martin Lawrence. Later this year, she will be featured in the movie, The Black Man's Guide to Understanding The Black Woman.
Earth Wind & Fire are gearing up for their 30th anniversary. Their 23rd album, Illuminations, is coming out in September. Some of the featured artists on the album include Brian McKnight, Floetry, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, The Black Eyed Peas, Kenny G and Raphael Saadiq.
Author Terry McMillan is returning with a book next month called, The Interruption of Everything. An excerpt of the book can be found in the latest issue of Essence Magazine with Eva, the winner of America's Next Top Model, on the cover.
Diary Of Mad Black Woman is coming out on DVD on June 28th. The Tyler Perry movie stars real life couple Kimberly Elise and Shemar Moore.
Get ready for The Smiths ...the real Mr. and Mrs. Smith! Will and Jada! They will be hosting the BET Awards on June 28th. Gladys Knight will be getting the evening's top honor, and Denzel Washington and his wife Pauletta will be getting a special Humanitarian award.