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:: Patty Jackson's 411 for the week of October 17th, 2005:


The WDAS Holiday Show is happening on Friday, December 2nd at the Tower Theatre in Upper Darby. Performers include Keith Sweat, Bell Biv Devoe, Guy (Teddy Riley, Aaron & Damien Hall), Johnny Gill and K-Ci and Jo-Jo. Tickets go on sale Oct 22nd. Jimmie "J.J." Walker of Good Times will be hosting.

Is Mr. Biggs going to jail? Ron Isley's tax evasion trial is going on, and it doesn't look good for the 64 year-old entertainer. Isley faces 26 years in prison. He is accused of demanding cash up front for concert gigs, failing to file tax returns and cashing his dead brother's royalty checks. Isley reportedly went on a spending spree. He had a lavish wedding to a 28 year-old singer, and he spent money on yachts and mansions. Isley's former manager has been granted immunity for testifying against him, and she is spilling the beans.

Speaking of legal issues, R Kelly may get off! His child pornography case continues, and his lawyer claims the criminal indictment against his client is so vague, it doesn't allow his team to prepare a proper defense. Plus, the alleged victim won't cooperate. A decision could come later this month.

Patti LaBelle recently took the Bahaman Islands by storm as she marked her 45th anniversary in show business. Eve will be hosting the televised special on the UPN Network on November 8th. Some of the events include a reunion of LaBelle (with Sarah Dash and Nona Hendryx), plus performances by Michael McDonald, Gerald Levert, Boyz II Men and Yolanda Adams. Despite having a spectacular career, Patti is currently without a recording home. She was recently dropped by Def Jam Records. Earlier this summer, she released her Classic Moments album, and the record company did nothing to promote it. Don't put Record Honcho L.A. Reid and Patti in the same room. He made a lot of promises to her, and he broke every one of them. He dropped her from the label despite the fact that she is one of the greatest singers of all time.

The divorce between L.A.'s former business and writing partner Babyface and Tracey Edmonds is not final yet, but she has moved on to another love. They will probably go public after the divorce is final. Babyface and Tracey have been separated for two years, so it's no surprise they have new partners. Babyface has been keeping company with his first wife.

The divorce is final between Author Terry McMillan and Jonathan Plummer. Earlier this year, Jonathan revealed he was gay, and their storybook romance ended. Everyone knew of their love affair and how they met in Jamaica. He was 23 years younger than McMillan, but she didn't care. She was in love, and she let the world know about it with the book and movie she wrote, How Stella Got Her Groove Back. Plummer was looking for a financial payoff, but he didn't get it. A judge ruled at the divorce hearing that he was only entitled to $50 thousand, $20 thousand in cash, $10 thousand in spousal support and $20 thousand to pay off a car loan. McMillan says she is glad this fraud of a marriage is over, and she hopes he rots in hell! (OUCH!)

Prince needs surgery. After years of wearing high heeled boots and doing splits, the popular performer may need his hip replaced. Prince is against the surgery, and he is taking medication to battle the pain.

The BET Network is about to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a silver anniversary special that will air on November 1st. Special guests include Alicia Keys, Usher, R. Kelly, Mary J. Blige, John Legend, Earth, Wind & Fire and Yolanda Adams.

Get ready for Rocky VI. The movie, called Rocky Balboa, will star Sylvester Stallone, who'll write and direct the film. Boxer Roy Jones, Jr. is in negotiations to co-star in the movie.

After a 10-year wait, the long-awaited new album from Stevie Wonder is finally in stores. A Time To Love is a 15-song set featuring Prince, India Arie, En Vogue, Gospel Sensation Kim Burrell, Paul McCartney and Bonnie Raitt. Stevie's daughter Aisha is also featured on the album. The song, Shelter In The Rain, is a personal tribute that he wrote in honor of his first wife, Singer Syreeta Wright, who died last year.

Director Spike Lee is teaming up with HBO to produce a documentary about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Spike is currently wrapping up production on his latest movie, Inside Men, with Denzel Washington and Jodie Foster.

Usher is taking his movie career very seriously. He is planning to team up with Oscar Winner Morgan Freeman for his next movie project.

Weatherman Tony Perkins is leaving Good Morning America. He is going to work at a TV station in D.C. His last air date is December 2nd.

There will be no more Simple Life for Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton. The two former best friends were supposed to star in a 4th season of their hit show, but the FOX Network has decided to drop the show from their lineup. Will another network pick up the reality show, maybe NBC or the WB?

Corey Clark's 15 minutes of fame are not up yet. Clark was the former American Idol contestant who claimed he had an affair with Paula Abdul. Corey is due to start filming episodes of the VH1 reality show, The Surreal Life. Sherman Hemsley is also slated to star.

Comedians Mike Epps and Charlie Murphy are coming to Philly. The co-stars of the movie, Roll Bounce, are doing a comedy show at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby, November 18th.

Wedding Bells are in the air for America's Next Top Model Eva Pigford and Actor Henry Simmons (NYPD Blue, Lackawanna Blues). Eva is 20, and Simmons is 36. They just started dating earlier this year. Simmons gave Eva a 5 carat ring, and a spring wedding is planned for next year.

Did Vanity Fair magazine do a major touch up job on their November issue featuring Beyonce on the cover? Sources say the magazine is known for not featuring minorities on the cover. Tina Turner was the last African American, and that was back in 1993. Insiders claim that Beyonce's cover was lightened without her knowledge. In other Beyonce news, rumor has it she's pregnant by boyfriend Rapper/Music Mogul Jay-Z. I doubt it. Right now, she has a full plate, including a very important film project coming up with Dreamgirls. When filming starts in January, Beyonce will join Jamie Foxx and Eddie Murphy.

WHAT'S THE UNDERGROUND BUZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This woman is married and has kids by a legendary Rapper. She is not happy in her marriage. Despite their public happy face, she is miserable because he keeps having affairs with men. His secret is about to come out, and it will rock the entertainment industry.
(WHO ARE THEY TALKING ABOUT????)