4-1-1 ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 4, 2003
Guess who? I had a chance to see an R&B legend recently. I was backstage and I saw him holding a young infant. I thought how nice…he must be holding his grandchild. NOT! He was holding his latest child. This R&B legend is over 50 and is very married to a woman his age. The baby’s momma is a younger woman. The R&B legend has a famous son who is also a singer. Sometimes you can get on the “Love Train” one time too many. I know a lot of people may think I’m a “backstabber” for revealing this story, but hey…the truth is bound to come out. (Afrochic's sidenote: Ugh Eddie Levert
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The “Velvet Teddy Bear” is showing his claws. American Idol winner Ruben Studdard is suing the makers of the popular 205 Jerseys. During his run on the show Ruben would wear the shirts and they became an instant fashion hit. The makers of the Jerseys made 2 million dollars off the shirts and now Ruben wants his cut because he feels he was exploited and used. In a statement Ruben said they capitalized on his success without giving him any money. Gladys Knight dubbed him the “Velvet Bear” but now we know that Ruben is not as soft as people think.
Mary J. Blige opens up in the new issue of Honey Magazine. Mary has a new LP coming out later this month and she says her unhappy childhood led to problems with drinking and abusing drugs. Mary says she had low self-esteem, but now her life has changed. Mary is engaged to be married to a record producer. Mary says her man loves her for her and she has never been happier.
Jackson family patriarch Joe Jackson recently celebrated his 75th birthday. The Jackson children came together at Michael’s Neverland Ranch to help Papa Joe celebrate, but the party turned out to be a flop. Michael hid from the guests, the Jackson children didn’t mingle with anyone, and too many people showed up. Michael told his dad, “You can invite 400 people…” but 1000 people showed up. Joe was walking around looking lost and confused and they ran out of food. People were standing around hungry, thirsty and mad. A lot of people were walking around eating candy bars. Some of the people who did show up include some former stars of the 80’s Vanilla Ice, MC Hammer and actor Corey Feldman.
Ray Charles has been ordered by his doctors to rest. Ray is having a problem with his hip and his tour has been postponed until next month.
Singer Jaheim says he wants to start an acting career. The popular crooner who is topping the charts with “Put That Woman First,” says he has been looking at some scripts. Jaheim is currently working on a new LP and he is running his bath accessories company. The company is named Julies Dream after his late mother. Jaheim says after a hard day, his mom would relax in the tub with her favorite bath salts. You can check out his products online at Juliesdream.com
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