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AKA2D '91 · #1 04-28-2003, 09:17 AM

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CrimsonTide4 · #2 04-28-2003, 10:07 AM

Showtime Tokes on a Spike Lee Joint
Fri, Apr 25, 2003 05:17 PM PDT

LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - Spike Lee's 40 Acres and A Mule will produce the drama pilot "The Game" for Showtime, with shooting scheduled to begin in June.

The series will be executive produced by Lee and Sam Kitt ("Love & Basketball," "The Best Man" ). The duo recently executive produced "Good Fences," starring Danny Glover and Whoopi Goldberg, for Showtime. Lee will also direct the pilot for "The Game."

Scripted by Alex Tse, "The Game" focuses on a diverse group of characters involved in gang life in San Francisco. Among the central characters a Nick, a 19-year-old white kid who viewers his drug deals and credit card fraud as a chance to break into corporate America, Leon, second-in-command of the "V-Dub" gang and Lincoln a Chinese gang member who's double crossing crime boss Mr. Tsing.

Lee's other past television work includes "A Huey P. Newton Story," which premiered on Black Starz and Jim Brown: All American," which aired on HBO."

Afrochic · #3 04-28-2003, 11:56 AM

4-1-1 ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 28, 2003

Jamie Foxx and his sister were arrested on Saturday morning in New Orleans. Apparently Jamie and his sister refused to show I.D. When they tried to enter a popular casino. Jamie and his sister got into an argument with officials at the casino and the casino workers called the cops… well when the cops showed up Jamie’s sister punched a cop in the face. A fight broke out and the two were arrested. The popular Actor/Comedian was released on nineteen hundred dollar bond and he has been charged with trespassing, resisting arrest and simple battery. Jamie is currently filming the Ray Charles movie ‘Unchain My Heart’ about the legendary entertainer.

In a recent interview R Kelly talked about his troubles. Kelly couldn’t go into the specifics of his upcoming trial on child pornography charges but he says he’s confident his troubles are behind him. He says he doesn’t hate his critics because hate would keep him out of heaven. He also discussed his strained relationship with his sister Theresa. R Kelly feels his sister has abandoned him since his court trouble began. He says he has learned to be nice to people and love them but don’t let them take advantage of your kindness. Kelly says he is going to do an L.P. for The Gap Band. R Kelly is currently topping the charts with his latest CD ‘Chocolate Factory’.

Patti Labelle is going to be a panelist on the new VH1 Show ‘Born to Diva’. The show kicks off Monday night April 28th. What makes a good Diva? Talent, Attitude, Style and Charm and according to Patti you must always be nice to your public. Gloria Estefan, Lisa Stansfield, Kelly Rowland, T-Boz and Chili from TLC also serve as panelist.

First there was Fame the movie then there was Fame the TV Show and now this summer get ready for Fame the reality TV Show. The Talent contest will air this summer on NBC and former Fame star Debbie Allen will host. (Sidenote: Reality tv is really getting on my nerves now

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The American Music Awards are going to air in November. The Awards show produced by Dick Clark used to air in January.

American Idol judge Simon Cowell is headed to the movies. He is going to play himself in ‘Scary Movie Three'.

Singer Jeffrey Osborne is about to celebrate 30 years in the music business with his release ‘Music Is Life’. The CD comes out in June. Jeffrey started his career as a drummer in the group LTD.

Whitney Houston has been added to the line up of VH1’s Divas Live on May 22nd live from Las Vegas. Queen Latifah, Chaka Khan and Mary J Blige are already on board.

Olympic Gold Medalist, Carl Lewis was recently arrested for drunk driving. Lewis 41 struck a wall with his 2004 Maserati. Lewis a nine time Olympic winner failed a sobriety test.

FeeFee · #4 04-28-2003, 12:57 PM

A 'Will & Grace' Arrest
Apr 26, 4:31 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Actress Shelley Morrison, who plays a wisecracking maid on television's "Will & Grace," was arrested for investigation of felony shoplifting at a West Los Angeles department store, police said.

Authorities said the arrest Wednesday was handled by security at the Robinsons-May store. Details of what Morrison was accused of taking weren't released.

Morrison was later released on $20,000 bail, Los Angeles police Officer Don Cox said. Arraignment was set for May 14.

Rebecca Marks, an NBC spokeswoman, declined to comment Saturday.

Morrison, 66, was born Rachel Mitrani in New York and is married to author Walter Dominguez. She was booked under the name Rachel Dominguez.

Her TV and film credits include roles as Sister Sixto in the 1960s TV series "The Flying Nun," Mrs. Ramirez on the soap opera "General Hospital" and Aunt Carmen in the 1997 film "Fools Rush In." On "Will & Grace" she plays Rosario, the Salvadoran maid of socialite Karen Walker.

AKA2D '91 · #5 04-29-2003, 08:40 AM

http://greekchat.com/gcforums/showth...threadid=32510

My concerns:
1. Tracheotomy-not good.

2. Pneumonia-not good

3. Don't know if he has damage.

not good
4. Has a coma ever been mentioned? NO, but he is minimally responsive....NOT GOOD!

5. His vocal chords? I think just having him alive and getting him to respond is MORE important at this stage.

Gina1201 · #6 04-29-2003, 09:20 AM

I just heard on the radio that sources close to Luther said that he has been unable to speak since he had his stroke and also that he falls in and out of consciousness.

I feel so sad, Luther's voice is like a national treasure.

I hope his recovery starts soon.

GET WELL LUTHER!!

AKA2D '91 · #7 04-29-2003, 09:31 AM

With the "trach" he really will not be able to speak.

bro_strawter · #8 04-29-2003, 05:29 PM

Hope it doesn't mess up his vocal cords.

bro_strawter · #9 04-29-2003, 05:34 PM

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Beyonce, Lisa Marie Presley, Whitney Houston and Celine Dion Join Lineup of Performers for 'VH1 Divas Duets,' Airing Live on Thursday, May 22 at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT)

Beyonce, Lisa Marie Presley, Whitney Houston and Celine Dion will join host Queen Latifah and previously announced performers Mary J. Blige, Chaka Khan and Jewel when "VH1 Divas Duets: A Benefit Concert for the VH1 Save the Music Foundation" airs live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Thursday, May 22 at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT). Additional performers, presenters, and special guests will be announced as they are confirmed.

Tickets priced at $175/$125/$60, not including applicable service charges, are currently on sale at the MGM Grand Garden Arena box office. Tickets are also on sale at all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (Tower Records/WOW!, Smith's Food and Drug Centers, Ritmo Latino and Robinsons-May stores) and at national Ticketmaster outlets as well. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (702) 474-4000. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com and ticket sales are limited to four (4) per person. Tickets will remain on sale until sold-out. VIP ticket packages are available by calling 212-846-7882.

Fans can go online to www.vh1.com/shows/events/divas/2003/

and meet this years divas, check out quizzes and trivia, video clips, photo flipbooks, radio and archives of past years shows.

VH1's "Divas" specials raise funds for the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring instrumental music programs in America's public schools, and to raising awareness of the positive impact that music participation has on students. Since VH1 Save The Music was created in 1997, more than $25 million worth of musical instruments has been donated to 1000 public schools in 75 cities, improving the lives of more than 500,000 children

Ideal08 · #10 04-29-2003, 06:25 PM

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Originally posted by bro_strawter
SMH
LMAO

What does this refer to?

CrimsonTide4 · #11 04-29-2003, 08:54 PM

Lopez Signs For Austin Powers 4?
April 29, 2003
Jennifer Lopez has agreed to star in the fourth Austin Powers movie, tentatively called For Your Thighs Only.

According to sources at the film's distributors New Line, the actress will be paid $9.4 million to play Mike Myers' spoof spy character's love interest in the upcoming movie.

A New Line employee tells Britain's Sunday People newspaper, "It's in essence a brilliant signing. She loved the previous films and can't wait to do the comedy with Mike Myers."

Filming is due to start in Britain at the end of the year.

**somewhere IDEAL08 is pitching a fit**

Ideal08 · #12 04-29-2003, 09:34 PM

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Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
Lopez Signs For Austin Powers 4?
April 29, 2003
Jennifer Lopez has agreed to star in the fourth Austin Powers movie, tentatively called For Your Thighs Only.

According to sources at the film's distributors New Line, the actress will be paid $9.4 million to play Mike Myers' spoof spy character's love interest in the upcoming movie.

A New Line employee tells Britain's Sunday People newspaper, "It's in essence a brilliant signing. She loved the previous films and can't wait to do the comedy with Mike Myers."

Filming is due to start in Britain at the end of the year.

**somewhere IDEAL08 is pitching a fit**

You know I was SEETHING as I read this!!!

You know me so well!! I cannot BELIEVE this. First Beyonce, now her. WTF? *sigh* Whatever. BOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Honeykiss1974 · #13 04-29-2003, 11:00 PM

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Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
Lopez Signs For Austin Powers 4?
April 29, 2003
Jennifer Lopez has agreed to star in the fourth Austin Powers movie, tentatively called For Your Thighs Only.

According to sources at the film's distributors New Line, the actress will be paid $9.4 million to play Mike Myers' spoof spy character's love interest in the upcoming movie.

A New Line employee tells Britain's Sunday People newspaper, "It's in essence a brilliant signing. She loved the previous films and can't wait to do the comedy with Mike Myers."

Filming is due to start in Britain at the end of the year.

**somewhere IDEAL08 is pitching a fit**

Dag...there goes the neighborhood.

AKA2D '91 · #14 04-30-2003, 08:48 AM

Latest Developments

All-Reality TV Channel Planned
(AP) - The audience appetite for reality television could be tested by a planned cable channel that will offer a diet of all reality, all the time. Reality Central, scheduled to debut in early 2004, is being developed by Larry Namer, co-founder of E! Entertainment Television, and Blake Mycoskie, a businessman who was a reality show contestant. Namer and Mycoskie contend that reality TV has proved its staying power and can attract and hold enough viewers for a niche channel.

http://entertainment.tv.yahoo.com/ne...cat=reality_tv

Maybe this is a good thing. Hopefully, ALL of the reality shows will be shown on this channel and ONLY this channel.

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Disney to Make Baseball Film in Louisiana
Tuesday April 29 7:58 AM ET

Taking advantage of Louisiana's new film incentive program, Walt Disney Pictures will begin shooting a baseball movie starring comedian Bernie Mac.

"Mr. 3000," to be produced by Disney's Touchstone division, is set to begin shooting May 28, said Tim Bourne, the film's producer.

Bourne said the project should result in some $14 million in direct spending in New Orleans. The film is set in Milwaukee but will be shot primarily in the New Orleans area.

"Not one shred of this movie belongs in the South, let alone New Orleans," Bourne said recently. "My movie has no reason to be here, except for the incentive."

The incentive program, which the Legislature adopted in spring 2002, offers state income tax credits of up to 15 percent to investors in movies made in Louisiana, a credit of up to 20 percent of payroll expenses and a sales tax exemption for productions costing more than $250,000.

treblk · #15 04-30-2003, 10:01 AM

Apr 29, 6:07 PM (ET)
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) - Jack Osbourne, the 17-year-old son of heavy metal star Ozzy Osbourne, has checked into a drug and alcohol rehabilitation clinic, according to magazine reports.

"I got caught up in my new lifestyle and got carried away with drugs and alcohol," Osbourne told People magazine, which reported he entered Las Encinas Hospital in Pasadena on April 23. "Once I realized this, I voluntarily checked myself into a detox facility for my own health and well-being."

A publicist for the Osbourne family did not immediately return calls seeking comment Tuesday.

Kelly Osbourne, Jack's 18-year-old sister, told Us Weekly magazine that her brother asked family matriarch Sharon Osbourne for help recovering from alcohol and marijuana abuse.
"He sat with Mum and she said, 'We'll get you help, we'll figure it out,'" Kelly Osbourne said. "He's doing very well and we're all very proud of him. He's in really good spirits."
Jack Osbourne is the youngest of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's three children, and a part-time talent scout for Epic records. He and 18-year-old Kelly became international stars with the success of MTV's reality show "The Osbournes." Their older sister, Aimee, didn't take part.
"It takes a lot of courage and strength to admit you need help, and both Sharon and I are proud Jack is facing his problems head-on," Ozzy Osbourne said.
Ozzy Osbourne has been candid, both on and off the show, about his decades of battles with substance abuse. The second season began in November on a somber note, with the 54-year-old rock star boozing heavily to cope with Sharon's diagnosis of colon cancer.
Ozzy since has said that his wife is cancer-free after months of treatment.
In an interview last year, 50-year-old Sharon Osbourne told People: "Kelly was four months old and being wheeled around the Betty Ford Center."
"The kids have always known what it does, and they know they're not going to get away if they mess with it," she said.
Last summer, Jack Osbourne injured his arm when he jumped off the Malibu Pier while surfing with members of the rock band Incubus. He also made a cameo on the WB series "Dawson's Creek."