Celebrity Dish '08

[Honeykiss1974]

Originally posted by prayerfull
If you remember JD's MTV cribs interview, then you may remember him saying that "you ain't no big dawg unless you got a Bentley"....well...I gues you ain't no big dawg until you get it all seized by the IRS........

From MTV.com

Jermaine Dupri — who once rapped with Jay-Z that "Money Ain't a Thang" — is finding that the Internal Revenue Service doesn't agree with his tune. The music mogul owes millions to the federal government, and a seizure of Dupri's property, including a portion of his prized car collection, has already taken place.

Federal agents recently staged a raid at two of the hip-hop producer's Atlanta residences, carting away furniture, computers and cars, according to a report from CBS Atlanta, which cited an unidentified source close to the seizure. Atlanta's IRS field office declined to confirm the raid, since records of seizure are not considered public record. What is public record, however, is the amount of Dupri's debt. According to a federal tax lien filed in Forsythe Superior Court in Atlanta and obtained by MTV News, Dupri (whose real name is Jermaine Dupri Mauldin) owes $2,541,865.

Dupri declined to comment on the seizure, but did dispute the amount owed. "The numbers are wrong," Dupri said in a statement to MTV News, "and the truth will soon be shown."

In the meantime, Dupri is due to announce this week that he just signed a deal making Arista the new home for his So So Def label. His star acts Lil' Bow Wow and Jagged Edge will remain with Columbia, while Dupri will take rapper Da Brat, singer Fundisha and three new acts to his Arista/So So Def imprint.

All I have to say is this......

WHEN AND WHERE IS THE IRS AUCTION BECAUSE I AM NOT ASHAMED TO BUY HIS 'ISH !!!!

CTFU@The King Cochroach comment......he does look like a roach though.......for real!

[Bamboozled]

DARRYL "DMC" MCDANIELS of RUN-DMC is paying tribute to the LATE JAM MASTER JAY with the song "I'm Missing My Friend" on his new solo album called “Checks, Thugs And Rock N Roll.” He says, “I ain't talking about him being my DJ. I'm talking about stuff like how he taught me to swim, how he used to sit and do crossword puzzles while we was hanging, a lot of stuff people didn't know about him. That's the legacy I want to leave for him." Proceeds from the song will be donated to Jay’s family. DMC also expects an all-star Jam Master Jay tribute album to ! be recorded next year.

FOXY BROWN completely denies a story that has been broadcast on radio and television stating that she’s pregnant. She says, “ “I’ve been spending so much time in the studio lately, I can’t even entertain the thought of having a child. There has been a false report for the past several months that I’m pregnant. I just want my fans to know that I am focused on delivering my best album ever, one that will show different sides of me both creatively and spiritually.” Foxy’s fourth CD will be released early next year.

The members of Destiny’s Child haven’t said a whole lot about the stormy departure and lawsuit filed by ex-members LeToya and LaTavia. But D-Child singer Kelly Rowland will reportedly break the silence in an exclusive interview in the January issue of Sister 2 Sister magazine. LeToya and LaTavia sued Destiny’s Child claiming that the song “Survivor” dissed them and violated a confidentiality agreement signed after they left the group. Kelly had this to say to Sister 2 Sister: “We waited five years for a record deal, now $9 million in album sales later we are still here... Wherever LeToya and LaTavia are, I want to wish them the best of health and may God bless you.”

In a cover story for the January issue of Allure magazine, Mariah Carey says that even though she had a sexy image when she first hit the music scene at age 18, she was definitely not a freak. Mariah said, quote: "A lot of girls I knew were sexually active, but I wasn't. I was apprehensive due to what I'd seen, like teenage pregnancy. I may have walked around in tight-a--- clothing, but that's where it ended. [In my work] I've never done anything lewd."

Eminem’s grandmother is confirming what the tabloids have been saying – Slim Shady and his ex-wife, Kim Mathers, are back together. Betty Kresin tells the New York Post that Kim has moved back into Eminem’s crib in suburban Detroit. Mrs. Kresin also said, quote: “I think Marshall is very happy about it. He loves Kim and Hailie [their daughter], and Kim is the mother of his child. Marshall is a terrific father and very family-oriented. I'm not surprised he'd want that stability."

Oprah Winfrey donated $10 million to a school for girls being built by Nelson Mandela in South Africa. The academy will open in January 2005 and will take 450 girls aged 12 to 18, most of them from poor communities. Oprah stated, quote: “We are looking for strong, brave girls with heart. I believe girls are going to take over the world. Men have been in control long enough, but don’t worry, we’re prepared to share power.”

Samuel L. Jackson and Laurence Fishburne are among the 100 celebrities who signed a letter urging President Bush not to wage war against Iraq. The letter was organized by actor / activist Mike Farrell (the former “MASH” star who’s not featured on NBC’s “Providence”). Farrell is co-founder of a new group called "Artists United To Win Without War." A few of the other stars who signed the letter are Ethan Hawke, Kim Basinger and Martin Sheen. Retired U.S. Navy admiral Eugene Carroll, Jr. and Former U.S. ambassador to Iraq Edward Peck also put their John Hancocks on the! letter.

[kiml122]

Originally posted by Bamboozled

Eminem’s grandmother is confirming what the tabloids have been saying – Slim Shady and his ex-wife, Kim Mathers, are back together. Betty Kresin tells the New York Post that Kim has moved back into Eminem’s crib in suburban Detroit. Mrs. Kresin also said, quote: “I think Marshall is very happy about it. He loves Kim and Hailie [their daughter], and Kim is the mother of his child. Marshall is a terrific father and very family-oriented. I'm not surprised he'd want that stability."

Now I heard that Kim had moved back in with her ex, but I heard that she also moved in with another man's child. Word is she got pregnant while they were apart, and brought additional baggage with the move back in.

[Afrochic]

Patty Jackson The 411

Whitney’s drug admission has caused concern with child welfare officials who wonder if Whitney’s daughter Bobbi Kristina is being endangered because of her parents substance abuse.

Singer Christopher Wiliams is ready to talk. ( Afrochic's sidenote: We ain't seen his a$$ since New Jack City now he's ready to talk. Can we say someone is looking for album sales maybe? umm hmm ) Christopher is known for his late 80’s hit Talk to me. Christopher has a new lp out called Real Men Do and he is currently starring in the Michael Baisden play Men cry in the dark. Christopher has been quiet lately but now he is ready to talk. Christopher recently did an interview with Celebrity Journalists Jawn Murray and Christopher opened up about his life and his romances with Actresses Stacy Dash and Halle Berry. Christopher has a child with Stacey, he says they got involved too young. Christopher also opened up about his relationship with Halle Berry and Christopher said he wants it to be known he was not the boyfriend who beat Halle and busted her eardrum. Christopher said it was Actor Wesley Snipes who did that. ( Another Afrochic sidenote: Um we know this already Chris, it's almost 2003. If you're ready to talk then give us some new news. I guess you will tell us next that Krush Groove is out on video huh? ) Christopher says he is tired of people looking at him like he is an abuser. Christopher also talked about his former record company Uptown Records. He says it was a chicken and grits operation.

In a recent interview with the Philadelphia Daily News Singer Patti Labelle revealed how she is looking for a man. Patti has been divorced from her husband for a couple of years and she is ready to date again. Patti has a new recording home she is now with Def Jam classics.

The 34th Annual NAACP Image Awards will air March 13th on Fox. India Aire is up for 5 awards. The movie Brown Sugar is up for 7 awards and The movie Barbershop is up for 6 awards. Representatives for Project Islamic H.O.P.E are calling for a national boycott of the NAACP Image awards because The movie Barbershop is being recognized. The movie drew a lot of heat because of a comedy segment that made of fun Jesse Jackson, Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther Kng Jr. Cedric The Entertainer who played the part of the old man making the off color remarks has been nominated as a best supporting Actor for his role. The group was really upset this. They feel it is a slap in the face.

Janet Jackson is officially divorced from Renee Elizondo. Janet had to pay a pretty penny to get rid of her husband of nine years, Renee got 15 million dollars, their 8 million dollar Malibu beachfront home and a Mercedes SL600. I don’t expect Janet to ever get married again. Renee knew a lot of Janet’s secrets and she had to pay him to keep him quiet.

Queen Latifah is gracing the cover of Jet Magazine. Queen Latifah talks about her new movie the musical Chicago. Latifah plays Mama Morton. She also has a new movie coming out next spring with Steve Martin called Bringing down the house. Latifah also talks about her new CBS TV Show which will air next season and how she is ready to have a baby. Latifah did not talk about her recent arrest for drunk driving.

Oprah Winfrey recently gave Nelson Mandela 10 million dollars to start building a school. The Oprah Winfey Academy for Girls is set to open in 2005 in South Africa.

The BET Network is undergoing more changes. They are getting rid of some of their News and Public Affairs Programming. The shows being taken off include Bet Tonight with Ed Gordon. The News/Public affairs show Lead Story and the Popular Teen Talk Show Teen Summitt. What are they thinking? Why would they get rid of three important shows? I guess they have to make room for more booty shakin videos.

Dexter King the Son of the Late Civil Rights Leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has a new book out about his life. In ‘Growing up King’ Dexter talks about his life and the tragedies that have shaped his destiny. Even Though Dexter is heading up the King Foundation he says he dreams of an acting career. Dexter says he wants to star in films. In an interview with Ebony Magazine Dexter 42, also revealed how he wants a wife and he’s looking for the right woman.

Mike McCray of Boys to Men is retiring from the group. Boys to Men will now be a trio with Nate, Shawn and Wanya. Mike is now in the restaurant business with his wife Venus. They own Majestic Ribs in Cherry Hill New Jersey. The restaurant specializes in Southern Cuisine and it’s located in the Springdale Plaza, 1900 Green Tree Road. For info call 856-751-8703

Vivica Fox is bring Foxy Brown to the small screen. Vivica is going to star as Foxy Brown in a TV Series for the USA Network.

Lionel Richie's daughter Nicole is going to have to face the music. Nicole Richie made headlines a few weeks ago in New York City when she got into a fight with a guy at a party and smashed a glass in his face. The guy in question happens to be very rich and he has had Nicole arrested, he is also considering a civil suit. Nicole was arraigned on two counts of assault and harrassment. Nicole has pleaded not guilty and she is due in court Dec. 18th. Nicole is Lionels adopted daughter with his first wife Brenda Richie. Nicole is quite a handful with her non stop partying. She is now back in Los Angeles with her dad.

Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith are developing a TV Series based on the life of a powerful Hollywood couple and their home life.

Lou Rawls an evening of stars to benefit the United Negro College Fund is set for the weekend of January 5th. Vivica fox and Dr. Bobby Jones will be hosting along with Lou. Some of scheduled guests include Yolanda Adams, Usher, Kenny Lattimore and his wife Chante Moore, Luther Vandross and Gerald Levert.

[Steeltrap]

Going for the cycle

Robin Williams admits he's "bike-sexual."

Williams and star athletes, including tennis queen Serena Williams, the Yankees' Derek Jeter (pretty-boy) and Roger Clemens, and Olympic skater Apolo Anton Ohno turned out at Tao for the Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year awards Tuesday to honor cyclist Lance Armstrong.

"He's an incredible athlete," Jeter told us. "I admire his work for cancer. We've had to face that on the team, you know - Joe Torre faced prostate cancer."

Serena Williams turned heads in a black dress and white fur stole. Her namesake said he was excited about her reported acting ambitions.

[/B]"I'd love to be in a movie with her, she's so sexy," Robin told us. "I love watching her on TV. My wife says, 'What are you doing?' and I say, 'Oh, nothing, just watching some tennis.'"[/B]

Later, Clemens escorted a gaggle of Hooters waitresses to Spa, where he was joined by Jeter and Lance Bass in the VIP section. The group danced, or should we say bounced, together until 5 a.m.

An addendum on Nicole Richie: Why doesn't that girl get a job or something? She's not Paris or Nicky Hilton, who have all that hotel caiche' to glom off.

[Serenity]

Originally posted by Afrochic
Christopher said it was Actor Wesley Snipes who did that. ( Another Afrochic sidenote: Um we know this already Chris, it's almost 2003. If you're ready to talk then give us some new news. I guess you will tell us next that Krush Groove is out on video huh? )

CTFU!! CTFU!! CTFU!!

[Ideal08]

Originally posted by Afrochic
Christopher also opened up about his relationship with Halle Berry and Christopher said he wants it to be known he was not the boyfriend who beat Halle and busted her eardrum. Christopher said it was Actor Wesley Snipes who did that.

Dexter King the Son of the Late Civil Rights Leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has a new book out about his life. In ‘Growing up King’ Dexter talks about his life and the tragedies that have shaped his destiny. Even Though Dexter is heading up the King Foundation he says he dreams of an acting career. Dexter says he wants to star in films. In an interview with Ebony Magazine Dexter 42, also revealed how he wants a wife and he’s looking for the right woman.

Mike McCray of Boys to Men is retiring from the group. Boys to Men will now be a trio with Nate, Shawn and Wanya. Mike is now in the restaurant business with his wife Venus. They own Majestic Ribs in Cherry Hill New Jersey. The restaurant specializes in Southern Cuisine and it’s located in the Springdale Plaza, 1900 Green Tree Road. For info call 856-751-8703

Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith are developing a TV Series based on the life of a powerful Hollywood couple and their home life.

I have to say, I'm that I didn't know about Halle and Wesley! OUT OF THE LOOP!!!

Why would Dexter King title his book Growing Up King when Ilyasah Shabazz's book is titled Growing up X?

Boyz II Men will not be the same with only 3 people. They need that sexy deep voice!!

I'm not interested in Will and Soror Jada's TV show.

[Gina1201]

Originally posted by Ideal08
I have to say, I'm that I didn't know about Halle and Wesley! OUT OF THE LOOP!!!

Neither did I. I always thought it was a boyfriend before she got famous.

[Honeykiss1974]

Originally posted by Gina1201


Neither did I. I always thought it was a boyfriend before she got famous.

I didn't know this either? Did they meet back on the set of Jungle Fever?

[Afrochic]

Wow, I thought everyone knew that it was Wesley who made Halle deaf in one ear. Hmm, so I guess Christopher is giving new news huh? At first it was hush hush and Wesley was mentioned as "an old boyfriend" but it came to light years later. I don't know how they met though. When Wesley speaks about black women and not wanting to date us I say THANK YOU Wesley. Black women worldwide appreciates your change of heart with your rusty a$$.

[Honeykiss1974]

Originally posted by Afrochic
Wow, I thought everyone knew that it was Wesley who made Halle deaf in one ear. Hmm, so I guess Christopher is giving new news huh? At first it was hush hush and Wesley was mentioned as "an old boyfriend" but it came to light years later. I don't know how they met though. When Wesley speaks about black women and not wanting to date us I say THANK YOU Wesley. Black women worldwide appreciates your change of heart with your rusty a$$.

Really, especially if he's slapping women around like he got a problem!

[Gyrl7]

Originally posted by Honeykiss1974


Really, especially if he's slapping women around like he got a problem!

Please Wesley is nothing to be proud of. Lawd knows he is doing me and all of my wonderful sisters a favor. Kids would be coming out all ashy and scaling looking. First thing the doctor would do is hand the mama a bottle of crisco and tell her to feed the lil ashy mu'fluker later!

[1savvydiva]

Originally posted by Gyrl7


Please Wesley is nothing to be proud of. Lawd knows he is doing me and all of my wonderful sisters a favor. Kids would be coming out all ashy and scaling looking. First thing the doctor would do is hand the mama a bottle of crisco and tell her to feed the lil ashy mu'fluker later!

Now....that was wrong!






**but I laughed anyway !

[lil_sunshine]

Originally posted by Gyrl7
Please Wesley is nothing to be proud of. Lawd knows he is doing me and all of my wonderful sisters a favor. Kids would be coming out all ashy and scaling looking. First thing the doctor would do is hand the mama a bottle of crisco and tell her to feed the lil ashy mu'fluker later!

I'm CTFU here in NYC!!!! OMG, ashy I can see, but scaly just took the cake!!!!! And the fact that he was Halle's bf and he did that chit to her just proves that I'm sooooooooooo happy that he likes Asian women and has two or three children with one. JMHO......

[CrimsonTide4]

According to December issue of whatever magazine I read yesterday in the salon (read 4 of them). . . .Justin Timberlake and Alyssa Milano are now an item.