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I know I have been slacking lately. Getting caught up with Patty now. Hopefully with BV Buzz sometime tomorrow afternoon.

Patty Jackson's 411 for the week of February 26th, 2007

Eddie Murphy has a new title: SORE LOSER! Murphy lost the Best Supporting Actor to Alan Arkin. Murphy was the front runner and favorite to win, but his face was cracked on Oscar night. Murphy was stunned. He was sure he was going to win. He had a beautiful lady on his arm (Tracey Edmonds), and his role in Dreamgirls as “James ‘Thunder’ Early” was the best of his career. What went wrong you ask? First up: Karma. Karma is real, and when you do wrong it comes back at you. Former Spice Girl Mel B was dating Murphy last year. At first, they were hot and heavy. Then Mel got pregnant, and Murphy publicly dumped her. Mel B is due this spring, and her baby will have to undergo a DNA test to prove Murphy is the dad. Number Two: Norbit the movie made millions, but it was critically panned. Friends believe Murphy should have released the offensive movie later this year. Number Three: Murphy’s arrogance after winning the Golden Globe and Screen Actor’s Guild awards. He gave horrible acceptance speeches. At an Oscar function, Murphy left early. This was seen as a sign of disrespect. He was also unwilling to do the talk show circuit. Murphy has a huge ego and many felt it got in the way. I can’t imagine losing the award wasn’t a humbling experience for him, but you would never know it. At the Oscars, when he realized he lost, Murphy got up and walked out. His date Tracey Edmonds didn’t know what to do, so she hurried out with him. Needless to say this ruined her big night. She’s looking to advance her film career, and Eddie’s losing this award hurt.

Why did Vogue Fashionista Andre Leon Talley ruin the biggest night of Jennifer Hudson career. Hudson won an Oscar for her role as “Effie White” in Dreamgirls, but she also made every worst dressed list wearing an outfit that made her look like an outcast from Star Trek. Hudson did not want to wear the Oscar De La Renta gown with that metallic jacket. She wanted to wear a Roberto Cavelli dress, but Talley insisted on his choice. Talley had a major meltdown and made her wear his outfit. Hudson is Vogue’s latest cover girl and they were sponsoring her for the Oscars. Usually Talley is on point, but he made a major mistake with this fashion choice. Hudson is going to have to learn to be more assertive. Talley made her look like a fool on the biggest night of her career.

When is W hitney Houston going to stop the madness with D-List Entertainer Ray J? She has gone against the advice of her drug counselors by pursuing a relationship with this child. It has been very frustrating for Whitney. Ray J loves to party and hang out in clubs, but, as Whitney continues her drug recovery, she can’t go into these places. Ray J is a publicity hound, and he is currently hanging out with Rapper Lil’ Kim. Ray-J also has a sex tape coming out, and he can’t wait for the world to see it because he is tired of being known as Brandy’s little brother.

Every time Bobby Brown makes an honest effort to turn his life around, he gets arrested. At press time, Bobby was sitting in a Massachusetts jail trying to get money for unpaid child support. He owes $19 thousand, and he was arrested for failing to show up for a child support hearing. Unless he can come up with the money, he may be behind bars for a while. Bobby needs help. He doesn’t have a job. He wants to resume his career, maybe do another reality show or album.

What’s up with Jay-Z and Beyonce? In recent weeks, the two have been spending time apart. When they are together, they look strained. Is there trouble in paradise? When Beyonce showed up at the Academy Awards, she was with her dad. Well, Jay-Z and Beyonce are still together. Apparently, Jay-Z doesn’t like awards shows. When he is alone and away from the spotlight, he is very happy with Beyonce. This was very evident earlier this week at a private party they attended for Record Executive Kevin Liles. Jay-Z and Beyonce are still together, just quiet.

Janet Jackson will be starring in the new Tyler Perry movie, Why Did I Get Married? Jill Scott and Sharon Leal (Dreamgirls) will also star. Now that her recording career is in a slump, Janet wants to resume her acting career. Her last movie was 7 years ago in the Nutty Professor II. Janet is also considering joining her family for a music tour. The Jackson family, minus Janet, is broke and a proposal has been put on the table to get the family on the road for a tour. The tour would include Michael, Janet, Rebbie, Jackie, Jermaine, Randy, Marlon and Tito. Where’s Latoya? Oh that’s right, she can’t sing! (smile)! In other Janet news, where’s Jermaine Dupri? The Super Producer was not with his lady love Janet Jackson at all the pre-Oscars parties. Jackson attended the parties with her brothers Jackie and Jermaine. Are Jackson and Dupri still a couple? Ever since her last album flopped, the relationship has cooled. Dupri was the executive producer of that project, and he has been accused of taking Janet in the wrong direction.

DNA testing has been ordered from the body of James Brown and the 5-year who may be his son. The 5-year old son of Tomi Rae Hynie will have to undergo DNA testing to prove he is a legitimate heir to the James Brown estate. Hynie is said to be disgusted by this ruling. But, since she has lied in the past, the family doesn’t trust her. When Brown was alive, he was heartbroken to find out that the woman he thought he was married to was already married to someone else.

Actor Charles Dutton has been added to the cast of the ABC drama Suspect. Halle Berry’s ex, Michael Ealy, is also a part of the cast.

Filming has begun for the Bill Duke directed movie Cover. The movie, about men on the down low, stars Vivica A. Fox, Patti LaBelle, Leon, Clifton Powell, Louis Gossett, Jr. and Singer Mya.

Deelishis is speaking out! Deelishis, with the fabulous booty, was the winner of season two of Flavor of Love. The VH1 show made her a star, but she didn’t get the love she was promised. Deelishis admits she hasn’t heard from Flavor Flav since the show ended. He is now spending all of his time with his new baby momma. She says Flav lied to her. Deelishis has moved on. She is currently dating Rapper Busta Rhymes, and she is getting ready to embark on her acting career. She says she is going to do a project with Actress Angela Bassett.

Cameron Diaz and Tyrese? Hmmmmmmm! Justin Timberlake’s ex has moved on with Singer Tyrese. Yes, the same Tyrese who has a pregnant girlfriend that he keeps hidden. Yes, the same Tyrese who was running from the cops after getting into an altercation with his pregnant girlfriend. And yes, the same Tyrese who claims he loves black women but never dates them. Cameron Diaz was hurt by her breakup with Timberlake, but sources say Diaz is hanging out with black guys to get back at Timberlake, who wants to be a black guy. Check out Timberlake in his new movie, Black Snake Moan. He’s got a hot sex scene with Actress Christina Ricci.

He didn’t get an Oscar, but he’s a got a hot new job. Actor Djimon Hounsou, who was nominated for an Oscar for his role in the movie Blood Diamond, has been named the new spokesmodel for Calvin Klein underwear. Hounsou has a hot body. Remember him in the Janet Jackson video Love Will Never Do Without You? The new ads come out in the fall of 2007.

Who’s watching Justin? Justin Combs, the 12-year old son of Sean P-Diddy Combs and Stylist Misa Hylton Brym, was photographed getting lap dances from older women at a teen party. Needless to say the photos have found a home on the internet, and it has been very embarrassing for all involved. The older women involved should be ashamed of themselves. What would make an older woman give a lap dance to a 12-year old?!! Young Combs has a security detail, and they have been fired for letting this happen. According to his mom, she and Puffy are extremely embarrassed by this situation, and will monitor his activities closely.

After a lot of back and forth, Fantasia is coming to Broadway in The Color Purple after all. Since Singer/Actress La Chanze left the production, sales have dropped for the Broadway musical. Oprah knew she needed to do something special. After much negotiation, she got Fantasia to agree to join the production. Fantasia starts April 10th.

Terrence Howard and Supermodel Naomi Campbell? What an odd coupling. Howard and Campbell are both known for dating outside of their race. I’m wondering: what was the attraction? Campbell has a legendary temper, and Howard can be a trip too. Is this just a publicity stunt? Howard’s new movie, Pride, opens next month, and Campbell is looking to change her image. Let’s see how long this lasts. At the Philadelphia premiere of Pride, Howard showed up with his three children, ex-wife and mother-in-law. Pride opens in theatres on March 23rd. The movie also stars Bernie Mac, who revealed he may be retiring soon, and Evan Ross. Pride is about Philadelphia School Teacher Jim Ellis. Ellis led a group of African American kids to become swim champions in the 70’s. In other Naomi news, she’s about to get her own reality TV show on MTV. The show will feature Naomi looking for a personal assistant. How ironic is this since she spent years beating up her foreign assistants.

Sources close to Singer Usher are advising him to take it easy with his new love Tameka Foster. Usher mom can’t stand her, and the two women don’t get along. Foster is older than Usher. She was married with three kids when she was hired to be Usher’s stylist. Usher’s mom had to fire her when she felt she wasn’t doing her job. After she was fired, Usher kept her around and the two started a romance. Friends fear Tameka is pushing to play a bigger part in Usher’s life. She wants to be his wife as well as his manager, which leaves this question: where does that leave his mom, out in the cold? Usher has always been close to his mom. Is he going to let his new woman come between them?

The 1977 groundbreaking miniseries Roots is coming out on DVD. To celebrate the 30th anniversary, the Roots 4 disc boxed set is coming out on May 22nd.

Ving Rhames has been added to the cast of the ABC drama Football Wives. Gabrielle Union is also starring with a debut set for this fall.

Prince is taking a break from his longstanding Las Vegas gig to go on the road. Yes, Prince is going on tour, and he’s coming to a city near you.

Former basketball great Julius “Dr. J.” Erving has opened a golf club in Atlanta. The 27-hole facility has been voted by Golf Digest as one of the best new golf courses in the country. Erving retired from the NBA in 1986, and has become a very successful businessman.

Life after basketball hasn’t been so great for another basketball star. Scottie Pippen is so broke that he is willing to come out of retirement. Pippen is 41, and poor business decisions have left him in a serious financial mess.

American Idol is bringing out the stars this season. Diana Ross is slated to appear on March 14th, and Jennifer Lopez is coming to the show April 11th.

The 4th season of Dancing with the Stars is scheduled for March 19th on ABC. Boxer Laila Ali is taking a break from the sport to appear on the show. Former basketball great Clyde Drexler is also joining the show along with Joey Fatone, Billy Ray Cyrus, Leeza Gibbons and Heather Mills-McCartney.

This is certainly not the best of times for Singer Brandy. She is still facing the consequences and lawsuits stemming from the fatal car accident that she caused. Brandy just turned 28, and she really needed a shoulder to lean on. Brandy thought about an old love, basketball’s Quentin Richardson of the New York Knicks. They used to be engaged, but later broke up. They’re still friends, so Brandy decided to give him a call. Imagine her surprise when she found out that he had moved on to an older woman. Richardson has been spending time with Actress Regina King (Ray, Jerry Maguire, 227). King is no longer with her husband, and she has been spending time with the NBA hottie.

Actor Boris Kodjoe has a message for his fans: everything is fine between him and his wife Nicole Ari Parker. They are the parents of two toddlers. During the NBA All-Star festivities, Kodjoe raised eyebrows when he was spotted spending a lot of time with Actress Gabrielle Union. Kodjoe states he and Union are just good friends and were just hanging out. Kodjoe says he and his wife are happier than ever.

In other basketball news, what will be the future of the NBA All-Star game festivities? Have the groupies taken over? A couple of weeks ago, the party took place in Las Vegas and there were over 350 arrests and two shootings. Between the groupies and wanna be thugs, the city went wild. This is not the image that the NBA is looking to have. Next year, the All-Star game is taking place in New Orleans. Since Hurricane Katrina, the city has been leading the nation in violence. Will the NBA Officials be able to gain control over the festivities? Will the violence that took place in Las Vegas follow them to New Orleans?

Congratulations to Singer Toni Braxton. Braxton recently got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Actor Taye Diggs will be starring in the new Grey’s Anatomy spin-off. The pilot will air in May, and will feature neo-natal surgeon “Dr. Addison Montgomery Shepherd” (McDreamy’s first wife). Writer/Producer Shonda Rhimes will helm the project.

Actor Keith Robinson, who played “C.C. White” (Effie’s Brother), in the movie Dreamgirls is headed to TV. Robinson is set to star in the Fox TV show The Apostles. Robinson is best known for his work in the Fat Albert movie and The Power Rangers TV show.

Gerald Levert’s final CD, In My Songs, has turned out to be the best selling album of his career.

Tomi Rae Hynie is coming out with an album of songs. Hynie was the final companion of James Brown. She says her tribute album will feature songs that she and Brown wrote together.

The Motown Story is coming to NBC. The 12-part miniseries will air in 2009, and it will be the story of Berry Gordy. Suzanne De Passe will produce the miniseries.

Singer Lenny Williams is coming to Delaware. It’s a love concert on March 24th at the Longshoreman’s Hall, 200 South Claymont Street, Wilmington, Delaware. It’s JB’s birthday bash. For more info call 302-218-0554.

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.

At the movies this week:

Wild Hogs- John Travolta, Martin Lawrence and Tim Allen.

Black Snake Moan – Samuel L. Jackson, Christina Ricci and Justin Timberlake.

Coming Soon:

March 16th- I Think I Love My Wife- Chris Rock, Gina Torres and Kerry Washington.

March 23rd - Pride – Terrence Howard and Bernie Mac.

April 6th- Are We Done Yet? Ice Cube and Nia Long.

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This Former Supermodel is well known and today she has a successful career in television. She is known for her beauty and her hot body, but she can’t find a man. Friends say it’s because she’s phony, shallow and materialistic.