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Here's the scoop for the week.
4-1-1 ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 16, 2003
Luther Vandross’ Latest CD ‘Dance with my Father’ is the No.1 Album in the country. The Album is already at platinum status. Some of the standout cuts include the title track and his duet with Beyonce a remake of the Roberta Flack/Donny Hathaway’s classic “The Closer I Get To You”. Luther is out of intensive care. Luther suffered a stroke in April and he continues to improve and be responsive. In a few weeks doctors hope to move Luther into a rehab facility. Luther is going to be honored at this year’s Essence Music Festival. Luther was supposed to be one of the performers and in his absence there will be an all star tribute with Patti Labelle, The Luther Vandross Band, Gerald Levert and Faith Evans. They will be performing Luther’s music.
Ruben Studdard the American idol winner just released his new song ‘Flying Without Wings’. The velvet teddy bear is going to be sporting a new look. Ruben says he will no longer wear his trademark 205 jerseys which represent his home state of Alabama. Ruben says he wants to be paid by the company that makes the shirts. Ruben is almost finished his L.P. During a recent concert event with Isaac Hayes, Ruben was asked to take the stage and sing along but he couldn’t because he is not allowed to do any unauthorized singing. This is in his American Idol contract.
Director John Singleton has the honor of having the best movie opening by an African American Director. His latest ‘2Fast 2Furious’ has already sold over 75 million dollars. The movie stars Singer Tyrese and Paul Walker. John is known for the movie ‘Boyz in the Hood’, ‘Poetic Justice’, ‘Baby Boy’ and ‘Rosewood’.
Michael Jackson has settled out of court with his financial advisor. Michael was being sued by his Korean Lawyer for 12 million dollars. The Lawyer claims Michael would not pay him for work he did. Michael decided to settle out of court and avoid a messy trial which would have revealed secrets about his money and fortune.
Queen Latifah has signed on for the action comedy movie ‘Taxi’. Latifah will play a cab driver who teams up with a young cop to solve bank robberies. Latifah has been sporting a new look, she is noticeably slimmer. Did Latifah have breast reduction surgery? That’s the buzz.
Singer Brandy is looking for new management. She is no longer being managed by her mom Sonya Norwood. Brandy is looking to go in a different direction.
Basketball Superstar Michael Jordan had a recent court victory. Michael was being sued by his former mistress. She wanted 5 million dollars to keep quiet about their affair, which happened, from 1989 to 1991 while he was married. A judge recently threw out the lawsuit.
Check out Rapper/Actress Eve on the cover of Allure. She is also featured inside with a hot photo spread. This fall Eve has a new show coming on the UPN Network.
Jennifer Lopez has fired her longtime Manager, Benny Medina. Medina is the man who made Jennifer a star. Sources say she fired him because her fiancé Actor Ben Afleck didn’t like him. Ben thought Medina was too controlling and too demanding.
Floetry the musical duo of Marsha and Natalie will be bringing out a live c.d. soon.
There is a crazy Internet rumor going around the Damien Hall from the music group Guy was found dead. Damien is alive and well and is preparing to work on a project with his brother Aaron Hall. I also hear this rumor is bringing the fellas in Guy back together, at least for one song.
Actor Taye Diggs who is best known for his role as Winston in ‘How Stella Got Her Groove Back’ and the movies ‘The Best Man’ and ‘The Wood’ opens up in the new issue of Honey Magazine about his love for Black Women. Taye is married to a white woman; actress Idina Mizell but he says just because he married outside his race doesn’t mean he has no love or respect for black women. Taye says he just fell in love with a woman who won his heart. He says it had nothing to do with race.
Ashanti will not be touring with Mariah Carey on her Charmbracelet tour. Mariah has decided to do smaller venues.
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