Celebrity News for the SU2K3

[Steeltrap]

Supposedly, this tennis "star" and her BF want to have a babyperson. Hey, Anna, why don't you try WINNING a tournament?

http://entertainment.msn.com/news/ar...px?news=126758

[Afrochic]

4-1-1 ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 30, 2003

The marriage between Singer Brandy and her Husband Producer Robert Smith is over. They were married for less than two years and they have a one-year-old daughter. Sources say Robert was not suited for Brandy and her parents didn’t approve. Brandy and Robert shocked everyone when they eloped. Robert recently lost his dad and he and Brandy were together at the funeral just last week. Brandy’s record company has released a statement confirming the breakup and denying reports that she is currently pregnant. I felt bad hearing this news, I had a chance to talk to Robert and Brandy a few months ago and they appeared to be very happy but maybe the stress of a young marriage and child got the best of them. Brandy has been seen out and about lately so it appears she has moved on with her life, she says she will remain friends with her husband as they raise their child.

Get ready for Wendy Williams! The former Power 99 morning host is now on WBLS in New York doing afternoons. On July 11th Wendy will debut her new show on VH1 Wendy is on Fire at 10:30 pm. This is going to be a busy summer for the Queen of Gossip on August the 5th her long awaited autobiography hits stores. The book is called “Wendy’s Got the Heat” and it is very revealing. Wendy talks about it all, her drug use, her affair with a veteran rap artist and her abortion, how she was date raped by a one hit wonder R&B Singer, her miscarriages, extensive cosmetic surgery, her first husbands treachery and her current husbands infidelity. Wendy tells all in her book. Wendy is not afraid to speak her mind and I hope she comes to town to do a book signing. I look forward to talking to her.

Author E. Lynn Harris has a new book coming out next week called “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted”. In this book E. Lynn tells his life story, his struggles with homosexuality, how he made his 1991 self-published book “Invisible Life” a success. He talks about Bi-sexuality and Gay Men, his battles with depression, obstacles and sexual frustrations that led him to almost take his life. E. Lynn is a fascinating storyteller and he has quite a story to tell about his life and success.

Bobby Brown and Whtiney Houston are in talks to do a movie called ‘Beefy and Charlie’. Bobby and Whitney are set to play gangsters who are also musicians. Bobby says their movie will have lots of singing, robbing and stealing. They are probably going to do this project after Whitney gives birth to their second child this fall.

There is a move underway to get a Postage Stamp for Marvin Gaye. The campaign is called ‘A Stamp for Marvin’ and the committee who is starting the campaign hopes to see their dream come true in time for Marvin’s 65th Birthday on April 2, 2004. The late Soul Singer was killed by his father almost 20 years ago. Fans are asked to write a letter of support to the citizens stamp advisory committee in Washington D.C. Letters should go Dr. Virginia Noelke, Chair Citizens Stamp, Advisory Committee, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW Room 5670, Washington D.C. 20260-2437

Kobe Bryant and his dad Joe Bryant are working on their differences. A few weeks ago the popular Los Angeles Lakers Star revealed that he and his dad Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant were estranged. There had been reports that Joe was unhappy when Kobe decided to marry a young Hispanic/Italian girl. Kobe’s decision to marry the girl almost tore apart his family and when Kobe and his wife gave birth to their first child he decided the estrangement had gone on long enough. Kobe and Joe recently hosted the LA launch party for Avia Athletic Apparel. Last week Kobe signed a 45 million deal with Nike Shoes. High School Phenomenon and No.1 Draft Pick Lebron James also signed a deal with Nike his contract is for seven years and he’s getting 90 million dollars. So why is Lebron getting more than Kobe who has three championship rings? Kobe is not good at selling sneakers and even though Lebron has never played a game in the NBA, kids like what’s hot and new.

Congratulations to Olympic Champion Marion Jones. Marion gave birth to a 5lb. baby boy last weekend. Tim Montgomery was named after his dad World Record Holder, Tim Montgomery. Marion says she will be ready to compete in the summer Olympics in Athens next year.

Destiny’s Child is growing; Beyonce’s youngest sister Solange will be joining the group. The group’s manager, Matthew Knowles is the father of Beyonce and Solange. Solange’s solo career never took off so now she will be joining Beyonce, Michelle and Kelly as they head into the studio in September to work on an L.P. Beyonce is currently topping the charts with her solo L.P. “Dangerously in Love”.

Chris Tucker will return as Detective James Carter in ‘Rush Hour 3’. No word yet on whether Jackie Chan will return as his partner. Chris’s last movie was ‘Rush Hour 2’ I would like to see him in another role.

[Eclipse]

Originally posted by Steeltrap
Supposedly, this tennis "star" and her BF want to have a babyperson. Hey, Anna, why don't you try WINNING a tournament?

http://entertainment.msn.com/news/ar...px?news=126758

Nah....How about they try to GET MARRIED first? Since when did it become so in vogue to have kids before you get married? It seems like so many celebs are doing it!

[prayerfull]

Originally posted by Afrochic
4-1-1 ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 30, 2003

Bobby Brown and Whtiney Houston are in talks to do a movie called ‘Beefy and Charlie’. Bobby and Whitney are set to play gangsters who are also musicians. Bobby says their movie will have lots of singing, robbing and stealing. They are probably going to do this project after Whitney gives birth to their second child this fall.

Whitney and Bobby having another kid = CRACK BABY!

Their new movie project - LMAO - Don't y'all break down those theatre doors trying to get in to see that!! LMAO at the premiere - which should be held (appropriately) at the $1 theatre. (Do they have .50cent theatres? - that would be even more suitable).

[Queencece]

For those of you who are Beyonce Knowles fans...

She will be appearing on Dateline with Barbara Walters on

This coming Tuesday @ 10pm

She will talk about her solo project and the group.

Just thought that you all would like to know.

Peace
Q

[Gina1201]

From ESPN:

EAGLE, Colo. -- Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant has posted a $25,000 bond in Eagle on a felony count of sexual assault and has been released, according to the Eagle County sheriff's office.

In a statement Sunday, authorities said the warrant was issued after deputies investigated a report made Tuesday claiming sexual misconduct by Bryant.

The report said the incident happened in a hotel in the Edwards area of Eagle County that night.

After a series of interviews and a review of the physical evidence, investigators met with representatives for District Attorney Mark Hurlbert and concluded they had enough evidence for the felony sexual assault count, the statement said.

"During the investigation Bryant was cooperative with investigators and remains cooperative with authorities," the sheriff's office said in a prepared statement.

Bryant turned himself in at the sheriff's detention facility in Eagle on Friday and posted a bond of $25,000, authorities said.

Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak issued a statement expressing surprise.

"These allegations are completely out of character of the Kobe Bryant we know," it said. "For the seven years he's been with us he has been one of the finest young men we've known and a wonderful asset to both our team and our community.

"However, since this is a legal matter being handled by the authorities in Colorado, we must refrain from further comment at this time."

Few details are being released after an order by Judge Russell Granger that the case would be sealed to the public.

Public Information Officer Kim Andree said the fax would be the only statement made available from the sheriff's office at this point.

Bryant, a guard, averaged 26.6 points and 5.8 assists in four games in the NBA Finals against the New Jersey Nets in 2002, and he was picked to the 2001-02 All-NBA First Team, according to the Lakers.

The 24-year-old was named MVP of the 2002 All-Star Game after getting 31 points. He has the record as being the young All-Star in the NBA. posting 18 points and 6 rebounds in the 1998 game in New York.

He also was the youngest player to debut in the NBA, at the age of 18 years, two months and 11 days.

As a high school student, he was selected by USA Today and Parade Magazine as National High School Player of the Year.

He married in April 2001 and he and his wife had their first child, a daughter, in January.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report

[CrimsonTide4]

i am freaking AMAZED

[Queencece]

I am amazed too because a week ago a co-worker and I were discussing Kobe and she thought that he was the one that hurt Brandy and I was telling her that he wasnt. I was like he doesnt appear to be the one who would do something like that. Anyways, we got into an argument or disagreement and agreed to disagree, now I am confused and dont know what to think.

Dear Lord, help us all.

Peace
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[bluz4]

that's why i love GC, yall be on da money with your information. i was just going to post that kobe story because i was like whoa!!! what is going on?

but serves that non-philly loving kid right? naw that's wrong. my mom did not raise me like that. i just don't like his fine-ass self...

[GRITS]

OMG!! Nooooo!

[bluz4]

http://www.koolpages.com/kobe8bryant/wifedekobe2.jpg

here's a picture of he and his wife.

[abaici]

Well, I saw this coming. I mean he was TOO young to get married. She was even younger. I wonder, if the inevitable will happen. That being, Mrs. Bryant leaving with a HALF his money. If she does, I guess that means Daddy was right.


It wouldn't be right, if I didn't leave before saying...

BOOOOOOOOO-HISSSSSSS I hate the Lakers

[CrimsonTide4]

J.Lo Lowers Boom on Ex-Manager
Thu Jul 3, 3:15 PM ET Add Entertainment - E! Online to My Yahoo!


By Joal Ryan

Another messy divorce for Jennifer Lopez.


But this time, the ex is a powerhouse manager.


Weeks after cleaning house and firing the man credited with helping create her diva self, Lopez filed a petition with California's labor department (news - web sites) Wednesday, alleging the rep messed with her money and meddled in her career.


The big bottom line: Miss Money Train wants back all commissions paid to Benny Medina, plus 10 percent interest.


Lopez's attorney, Barry L. Hirsch, said he couldn't put a figure on the amount the actress is seeking--that's one of the reasons she's seeking a full accounting of Medina and his companies, he said--but it's, generally, in "the millions."


Medina, who struck it rich with TV's Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which he exec produced, is not in a giving-back mood.


"I just feel as though this reflects a real lack of gratitude and lack of grace," said Medina, reached Wednesday at the Los Angeles office of Handprint Entertainment, the management firm named in the petition along with Laughing Water Music.


Medina said the more he thought about Lopez's filing, the "more and more upset and concerned [he got] for her state of mind."


"Her state of mind is just fine," Hirsch said of Lopez Thursday. "She tried to settle this thing on numerous occasions...[T]he last thing she wanted was to settle this [dispute] this way. She was left with no alternative."


In a statement, Medina vowed to fight the multihyphenate's attempt to get a rebate on money he "earned by working 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to make her a star," and categorized the petition as being full of "false allegations."


The crux of Lopez's complaint is the charge that Medina, who is not a licensed talent agent, nevertheless acted as a talent agent. Such action is a violation of California law.


Lopez says Medina, not her Hollywood agents, negotiated her deal for the upcoming ballroom romance movie, Shall We Dance?, with Richard Gere (news), and endorsed an endorsement pact with L'Oréal cosmetics.


The Out of Sight star also accuses Medina of putting money out of sight, "wrongly diverting or appropriating some of [her earnings]."


Medina, in a statement, called that allegation "both untrue and offensive."


"I have never misappropriated any money from Ms. Lopez or any client with whom I have worked," he said.


It was just weeks ago that Lopez and Medina, in true Hollywood divorce fashion, were wishing each other well.


"Benny did a wonderful job for me over the years, and I will be eternally grateful to him," Lopez said following her dismissal of Medina.

For his part, Medina said he wished Lopez "continued happiness and success in all of her pursuits."

On Wednesday, Medina said he and The Wedding Planner had been in talks of late to resolve their "outstanding business issues." Hirsch called the filing a "last resort."

"I had hoped not to have this be a public spectacle by any means," he said.

Lopez and Medina became a team back in 1998. During the next five years, she launched her pop-singing career, adopted the "J.Lo" moniker, attended the Grammys (news - web sites) in a career-making plunging neckline, and joined the $20 million paycheck club.

Despite the success, rumor had it that Lopez's A-list beau, Ben Affleck (news), lobbied for Medina's ouster, reportedly disliking "this diva image" the manager had cast for her.

But, according to Lopez's petition, it was the uncovering of Medina's allegedly unlawful management practices that did in their relationship.

In May, Lopez and Medina were jointly named as defendants in a $3 million-plus lawsuit filed by her Wedding Planning director. The pair was accused by the helmer of stealing his idea for a new big-screen Carmen. Per Barry Hirsch, the lawsuit was one of the tip-offs to Lopez that Medina was up to some allegedly un-funny business.

Lopez's camp also charges Medina complicated the actress' relationships with her agents. And, indeed, in June, her reps at Endeavor released a statement saying they "were no longer able to work with" Medina.

While Lopez did axe Medina, she also axed Endeavor. And to make her reputed image makeover complete, she dismissed her longtime publicist.

While the heads have stopped rolling, the blood keeps spilling. In her petition to California's Department of Industrial Relations, she seeks to void all outstanding deals between her and Medina.

And the fighting may not stop there. Medina confirmed a countersuit is one option he's considering.

"Ironically," Medina said, with a little laugh, "one of her biggest complaints [to me] had been a public perception that she was involved in [too much] litigious activity."

[Gina1201]

Beanie Sigel Arrested, Charged With Attempted Murder

Beanie Sigel is behind bars, facing attempted murder charges, after turning himself in to police Thursday night in Philadelphia.

The Roc-A-Fella recording artist and leader of the State Property clique surrendered around 11:15 p.m., shortly after performing with Jay-Z on the Rock the Mic tour, police said.

The arrest stems from an incident on Tuesday when the rapper allegedly fired approximately six shots from a silver 9 mm at a man in front of Philadelphia's Pony Tail Go-Go Bar. One shot is said to have struck the man in the foot and another in the stomach. Police have not released the name of the victim, who is a resident of Philadelphia.

An investigator on the case said Sigel knew the man he is accused of shooting for several years, and witnesses have told police that the two were shaking hands shortly before the incident. According to authorities, the victim walked outside the Pony Tail close to 1 a.m. on Tuesday, when he got into an argument with two females. Sigel allegedly pulled up in a Cadillac Escalade moments later. Police said the rapper asked the women, "Who?," and after they pointed to the victim, the MC is said to have opened fire.

The investigator said the victim was in "grave condition" after the shooting, even losing his vital signs at one point. He was rushed to the hospital at University of Pennsylvania and is listed in critical condition.

Sigel's lawyer and mother negotiated with police to allow the rapper to perform at the Rock the Mic Philadelphia stop Thursday night before turning himself in. Besides attempted murder, Sigel also faces charges of aggravated assault, simple assault and possession of a criminal instrument. Sigel and his representatives could not be reached for comment.

—Shaheem Reid

[Steeltrap]

Originally posted by Gina1201
From ESPN:

EAGLE, Colo. -- Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant has posted a $25,000 bond in Eagle on a felony count of sexual assault and has been released, according to the Eagle County sheriff's office.

In a statement Sunday, authorities said the warrant was issued after deputies investigated a report made Tuesday claiming sexual misconduct by Bryant.

The report said the incident happened in a hotel in the Edwards area of Eagle County that night.

After a series of interviews and a review of the physical evidence, investigators met with representatives for District Attorney Mark Hurlbert and concluded they had enough evidence for the felony sexual assault count, the statement said.

"During the investigation Bryant was cooperative with investigators and remains cooperative with authorities," the sheriff's office said in a prepared statement.

Bryant turned himself in at the sheriff's detention facility in Eagle on Friday and posted a bond of $25,000, authorities said.

Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak issued a statement expressing surprise.

"These allegations are completely out of character of the Kobe Bryant we know," it said. "For the seven years he's been with us he has been one of the finest young men we've known and a wonderful asset to both our team and our community.

"However, since this is a legal matter being handled by the authorities in Colorado, we must refrain from further comment at this time."

Few details are being released after an order by Judge Russell Granger that the case would be sealed to the public.

Public Information Officer Kim Andree said the fax would be the only statement made available from the sheriff's office at this point.

Bryant, a guard, averaged 26.6 points and 5.8 assists in four games in the NBA Finals against the New Jersey Nets in 2002, and he was picked to the 2001-02 All-NBA First Team, according to the Lakers.

The 24-year-old was named MVP of the 2002 All-Star Game after getting 31 points. He has the record as being the young All-Star in the NBA. posting 18 points and 6 rebounds in the 1998 game in New York.

He also was the youngest player to debut in the NBA, at the age of 18 years, two months and 11 days.

As a high school student, he was selected by USA Today and Parade Magazine as National High School Player of the Year.

He married in April 2001 and he and his wife had their first child, a daughter, in January.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report

Oh. My. Jaysis.