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Patty Jackson's 411 for the week of May 8th, 2006

An announcement could be coming as early as this week about Star Jones exit from The View. We won’t have to worry about a Star Jones-Rosie O’Donnell catfight because Star won’t be on the show. Barbara Walters wants her off the show immediately. Walters has had enough of Star’s antics, and no one on the show likes her. Rosie has always voiced her opinion about Star (she can’t stand her). Star will probably say she is leaving the show to pursue other interests. Her agents are already looking to line up another gig for her. Star’s contract runs out in September. Even though she won’t publicly admit it, you know she is pissed. How could Barbara Walters just pull the rug out from under her. Word has it Star may be replaced by Oprah Winfrey’s best friend Gayle King. Gayle will probably take over the role that is being exited by Meredith Vieira. Before she became known as Oprah’s best friend, Gayle was a news reporter. Producers want someone with a news background on the show. By hiring Gayle King, you would accomplish two things: you would have your African American, and you would get Oprah’s best friend. Plus, Oprah will love you forever. What is Star going to do? Will she change her ways? The daytime talker The View is going to have a new look when it debuts this fall. If I were Elizabeth Hasselback, I wouldn’t get too comfortable. She’s young, but she adds nothing to the show. I hear the producers would like to replace her with a Latina woman.

Whitney Houston is striking out on her own. She left the rehab center she was staying in. She doesn’t think she needs professional help. She feels as though she can handle her own problems. Right now, she is trying to pull herself together. She’s not with hubby Bobby Brown. They had a huge fight a few weeks ago, and he walked out. She feels betrayed by Bobby and his family. She always felt that Bobby’s mother, Carol Brown, was out to destroy her marriage. A few weeks ago, Whitney suffered the ultimate betrayal when her sister-in-law Tina sold her story to the tabloids. The pictures of the drug den and Whitney’s escapades were disgusting. Can Whitney conquer her demons and get on with her life, or is she in denial, slowly killing herself?

The Pointer Sisters family feud has reached a boiling point. Bonnie Pointer has been banned once again from the family. In exclusive interviews with the tabloids, Bonnie spilled the beans on how cruel her sisters Ruth and Anita were to her and late sister June. Bonnie and June were the problem children with drugs and booze ruining their lives. Ruth and Anita realized that Bonnie and June had too many issues, and they kicked them out of the group. Ruth had her own daughter step in as an honorary sister. Ruth realized that money had to made, and she was not going to let her drug addicted sisters ruin the Pointer Sisters. June died tragically a few weeks ago from cancer, and for a minute, the family came together. Then, Bonnie went running her mouth. Bonnie needed money, and she went to the tabloids telling all. She claims June was cremated against her wishes. The family says they didn’t have the money to bury June. June did not have insurance, so they had her body cremated. Bonnie says when she spoke out, she was not allowed to ride in the family hearse at her sister’s funeral. She also says she was banned from being in the group. Friends of Ruth and Anita say the remaining members of the Pointer Sisters are tired of dealing with the drama and Bonnie’s issues. Bonnie should shut up about family business and stop trying to make a quick dollar.

This fall a skinnier Janet Jackson will be everywhere. She has cut her hair and lost the weight. The new album, 20-years old, comes out in September. That same month, she will be performing live on the Today Show. Janet will be touring in support of the album. The first single is called Call Me, and if it sounds familiar, it’s because she sampled the 1984 Sheila E hit The Glamorous Life.

The nightmare is over for Singer Chaka Khan. Last week, a judge found her 27-year old son not guilty of murder. Damien Holland was on trial for the murder of a 17-year old aspiring rapper. Damien says it was an accidental shooting, and based on the evidence, the judge believed him. The 17-year old was killed following an argument with Damien. The 17-year old lived with Damien, Damien girlfriend, their daughter and Chaka Khan. Sources say Damien found out the 17-year old was having an affair with his girlfriend and an argument broke out. Minutes later, the teen was shot dead with an M-16 assault rifle. Chaka testified on behalf of her son. She says it a terrible accident, and Damien never meant to kill anyone.

No jail time yet for Singer Ron Isley. The sentencing phase of his IRS trial has been postponed for a second time. Isley faces up to 26 years in jail for tax evasion and for cashing his late brother’s royalty checks. The Isley Brothers released a new album this week entitled Baby Making Music.

Whoopi Goldberg is coming to radio later this summer. Whoopi has just signed a deal to host a syndicated morning wakeup show called Wake Up with Whoopi. She is also coming out with a children’s book called Whoopi’s Big Book of Manners.

Teddy Pendergrass is going to be honored in Philly. He will be honored by the Urban League of Philadelphia during their 4th Annual Song of Equality Gala. The event is happening Saturday, June 17th at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Peabo Bryson is performing. For more info call 215-893-1999.

Actress Gabrielle Union has found love. Last year, Gabrielle stunned everyone when she announced she and her husband were splitting. Gabrielle is currently dating NFL Player Darren Sharp of the Minnesota Vikings. It looks like love.
Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Family Reunion is coming out on DVD next month.


After 16 years, the marriage is over between Actress Kimberly Elise and her hubby Maurice Oldham. They have two young daughters. Later this year, Kimberly will co-star with Terrence Howard and Bernie Mac in the movie, PDR.

Simple Life Star Nicole Richie is finally admitting what we’ve been saying all along: SHE’S TOO THIN! Nicole opens up in the latest issue of Vanity Fair magazine. She says she had a problem, and she is currently seeing a doctor and a nutritionist. She says she was not happy and stressed out. Nicole’s dad, Singer Lionel Richie, feels he is to blame for her stress because of his highly publicized divorce.

Fantasia’s life story is coming to the Lifetime Channel. The American Idol winner is going to star in a movie based on her life called Life Is Not A Fairytale. Debbie Allen is directing the movie. Loretta Devine has been cast as Fantasia’s grandmother, and Kadeem Hardison will play her dad.

Halle Berry will be teaming up with Benicio Del Toro for the movie Things We Lost in the Fire. The movie is about a widow who grows close to her husband’s best friend. Later this month, check out Halle in X-Men III: The Last Stage.

Former Basketball Star Dennis Rodman is feuding with his long lost dad. Rodman had only seen his dad, Philander, once in 40 years. The two recently tried to reconcile, but Philander was up to no good. When he went to meet his son, he came along with a TV crew and an entourage. He wanted to film their reunion and use it for a reality show. Dennis lost it and quickly threw his pop out, telling the deadbeat day to just stay away.
Filming starts this fall on Rush Hour III with Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. Brett Ratner will be back directing.

Psychologist and frequent Oprah Winfrey Contributor Dr. Robin Smith has just released her latest book. The Truth About Great Marriages is a must read for anyone deciding to take the plunge.

Actress Tichina Arnold (Everybody Hates Chris) will be joining her former Martin castmate Martin Lawrence in the biker comedy Wild Hogs. The movie also stars Tim Allen and John Travolta. Tichina will play Martin’s wife.

Jamie Foxx will be part of the box office blockbusters this summer. His movie Miami Vice, with Colin Farrell, opens in theatres on July 28th.


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

This married NBA Superstar claims to love his wife and kids, but he is not faithful. Lately, he’s been running around with a Reality Star Ho. He likes this girl, despite her slutty ways. Friends are trying to warn him: don’t blow your marriage on a woman who is willing to do anything to get ahead! She wants to be a star in the worst way. She sleeps around with men and women, and she has posed for scantily clad pictures. She will do anything to get ahead. Will the NBA Superstar ruin his marriage over a cheap ho?

OOPS, she did it again! In a desperate attempt to keep up with her husband’s baby momma, she gets pregnant again. The baby momma has two of his kids, and now she will have two as well. Her husband still likes the baby momma. Let’s hope she doesn’t get pregnant for a third time.