NEWS to Lead Us Into The New Year

[SummerChild]

Where does the Escovedo come from? Is that Lionel Richie's real last name?
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Originally Posted by Steeltrap

Nicole Camille Escovedo oka Nicole Richie self-identifies as black, although it's hard to believe because she hangs out with Parasite and 'em.

[jitterbug13]

^^^^
That's her birth name. Lionel adopted her when she was little.

[08shalom]

From her biological dad, Peter Michael, as in Sheila Escovedo's (Sheila-E)
brother.

Shalom & Hey Sorors what's up?!!!!!!

[thesweetestone]

Originally Posted by chrini

The wig picture was bas enough. Now there are pictures of her revealing an implant scar.

http://www.sandrarose.com/news.htm

Sorry I didn't have time to post the actual picture.

I thought that the scars from breast implants are under the breast not on top of the breast. I don't know what that line is in the picture, but I don't think it's from breast implants. I don't think she would be showing her boobs like that if the scar was from implants.

[Marie]

Originally Posted by thesweetestone

I thought that the scars from breast implants are under the breast not on top of the breast. I don't know what that line is in the picture, but I don't think it's from breast implants. I don't think she would be showing her boobs like that if the scar was from implants.

From what I've seen, breast implants can be put in either at the base of the breast or through the nipple. I am assuming that folks are believing that the scar is from the latter method. I guess she does seem a little more busty than in the past, but who knows? It could just be that she's developed more or even had a simple breast lift.

[Sophist08edLady]

Patty Jackson's 411 for the week of December 11th, 2006

On Sunday, December 17th, I will be teaming up with Justin Guarini, season one contestant from American Idol, and Anwar Robinson, season three contestant, at Bright Hope Baptist Church, 12th and Cecil B. Moore Avenue for Christmas At Bright Hope. I will be doing a reading. The music will be provided by The Bright Hope Baptist Church Celestial Choir, under the direction of J. Donald Dumpson. The program starts at 4pm, and is free and open to the public.

Lionel and Brenda Richie are joining forces to help their daughter Nicole. Nicole Richie was arrested earlier this week for driving under the influence. Nicole was arrested after she was seen driving in her SUV, going in the wrong direction on the freeway. Nicole admits she was high on Vicodin and marijuana. This is not the first time Nicole has been arrested on drug suspicions. Back in 2003, she was arrested on narcotics possession. On her arrest sheet, she was listed at 5’2, 90 pounds and Caucasian. On her 2006 arrest sheet she was listed as 5’1, 85 pounds and African American. Nicole is the adopted daughter of Brenda and Lionel Richie. She is the niece of Sheila E., and Michael Jackson is her godfather. Brenda and Lionel have been divorced for years, but they realize their daughter needs help. She may have to be admitted to rehab again. Nicole has a lot of issues, and a lot of people feel she is destroying herself.

What’s up with Queen Latifah and her personal trainer? Queen Latifah has always been tight lipped about her love life, but now her personal trainer and close friend, Jeanette Jenkins, is talking. Jenkins has been traveling with Latifah on the set of her new movie Hairspray. Queen Latifah is starring in the movie with John Travolta. Sources say Jenkins and Latifah have been fighting on the set. This is very shocking on Latifah’s part because she guards her privacy, but apparently a Fubu model is causing the problems. Somebody has been cheating, and now the personal trainer is coming forward with tales of her and the Queen.

Mel B speaks! Melanie Brown, the former Spice Girl who is allegedly pregnant by Eddie Murphy, says Murphy is a lying, cheating scumbag, and she can’t believe he has dumped her. Mel B says Eddie, 45, is a mama’s boy who still lives with his mother. Mel B admits Eddie’s mom and family didn’t like her because they thought she would cut in on their money. She says Eddie’s family is on his payroll. Mel B says the baby she is carrying is Eddie Murphy’s, and they conceived the first time they slept together. Mel B says she is devastated over being dumped by the movie star, and now he is going to pay. Mel B has been meeting with high powered lawyers. She says once the DNA tests are revealed, he will have to show her the money. Eddie Murphy has responded to Mel B’s allegations. He says he doesn’t think the child she is carrying is his because he has proof she was cheating on him. Eddie says he has the photos, and the man she was seeing was a man he knew. Eddie claims he was humiliated by her actions, and that’s why he dumped her and moved on with film producer Tracey Edmonds. If Eddie is the father (this will make baby number seven), he will have to pay Mel B her money and invest in condoms immediately!

Speaking of Eddie, he is about to hit the big screen in the movie Dreamgirls. He is amazing as “James ‘Thunder’ Early” in the movie. Don’t be surprised if he is nominated for many awards for his performance. With the hype of the movie, I have been getting emails about many of the performers associated with the Broadway musical and about The Legendary Supremes, who Dreamgirls is loosely based on. Beyonce plays the character “Deena Jones.” She is the Diana Ross-like character. Sheryl Lee Ralph played the role on Broadway. I had a chance to talk to Sheryl the other night. She said she loved the movie and found it very entertaining. She says she was a little disappointed when she was not asked to be part of the movie, but the cast made her feel very special at the Los Angeles premiere. Diana Ross is one person who is not happy about the movie. She never saw the Broadway musical, and she has no intention of seeing the movie. Everybody from Oprah to Diane Sawyer has been trying to get an interview with Miss Ross, but she is turning everybody down. Diana Ross feels insulted about the Dreamgirls concept. She claims no one asked her permission or paid her any money. Ross’ Supreme counterpart Mary Wilson is the exact opposite. She is ecstatic about the movie and the legacy of Dreamgirls. She was recently hired by The Extra magazine TV show as a Dreamgirls correspondent. Mary Wilson was thrilled at the opportunity because she says her life inspired the movie. Wilson is the author of Dreamgirl & Supreme Faith: My Life As A Supreme. Singer Jennifer Holliday won a Tony Award for the role of “Effie White,” which she originated on Broadway. Holliday is not happy either. She says she was not invited to the premieres, and she feels she was purposely cut out. Holliday says the Dreamgirls experience has left her so bitter, she won’t even watch video performances of her show stopping tune And I’m Telling You. Life has been rough for Holliday. Despite losing over 150 pounds, she has dealt with two failed marriages, suicide attempts, depression and bankruptcy. Holliday currently lives in Harlem. She says she doesn’t go out, and doesn’t have a cell phone or email. Lately, she has been advertising herself as being available for singing engagements as the Original Dreamgirl. Former American Idol Contestant Jennifer Hudson is getting praise everywhere for her role in the movie as “Effie White.” Hudson rises to the challenge of the role, and she does a good job singing her version of the Jennifer Holliday classic. The awards are starting to pour on for Hudson. She was recently voted as the Breakthrough Artist by the National Board of Review. Dreamgirls, with Jamie Foxx, Beyonce, Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Hudson, Danny Glover and Anika Noni Rose, opens in theatres Christmas.

Yolanda Adams is starting a clothing line. Yolanda’s Clozet will start off with a line of jeans and T-shirts. Next year, the entire line will be unveiled. Adams says she has always had a talent for sewing and designing clothes. Her line will be carried in Walmart and Macy’s. Adams is also starting her own management company managing singers and songwriters.

The 49th Annual Grammy Awards will air February 11th. Mary J. Blige is up for eight Grammy’s for her CD, The Breakthrough. Her song, Be Without You, is up for Song and Record of the Year, and her album is up for Album of the Year. The song, Be Without You, is not really an original song. The song was sampled from the Patti LaBelle classic Love, Need and Want You. That song was written by Philly’s own Kenny Gamble and Bunny Sigler. In other Mary J. Blige news, her greatest hits CD, The Retrospective, is out in stores.

After turning himself over to authorities, Actor Wesley Snipes proclaimed he was being singled out. Snipes was arrested and released on bail last week after being indicted on tax evasion charges. Snipes, 44, has not paid taxes in over six years, and he owes the government $12 million. Snipes says he is not guilty. He claims he is the victim of bad tax advice. A trial date for Snipes has been set for January 10th.

Actress Lisa Raye McCoy Missick speaks out on the state of her marriage to Prime Minister Michael Missick. The star of the CW show All of Us says the fairytale is not over for her and her husband. She says the marriage is still in the honeymoon stages. Lisa Raye married the Prime Minister of the Turks and Caicos Islands earlier this year. A few weeks ago, reports surfaced that the Prime Minister was expecting a child with another woman. Lisa Raye had no comment on this story. She says even though she continues to split her time between Los Angeles and the islands, she is planning on doing some big things in 2007. Lisa Raye is planning to open the L Raye Theatre, the first ever movie theatre on the Turks and Caicos Islands. The theatre is scheduled to open by the spring.

At the movies, it’s the Pursuit of Happyness with Will and Jaden Smith. Will stars in the movie with his 8-year old son. The Pursuit of Happyness is based on the true life story of Chris Gardner, who rose from the streets of homelessness to the top of Wall Street. The movie is excellent and inspiring. Will and his son are amazing. The Smiths have it going on! Will’s wife Jada Pinkett recently donated $1 million to the Baltimore School for the Arts for their expansion program. Jada attended the school, and the school will be dedicated to her friend, the late Rapper Tupac Shakur, who was killed in a drive by shooting in 1996.

Fantasia is back with a new, self-titled album, and she’s excited about going on the road. She is scheduled to go on tour with Jamie Foxx. Jamie feels like he owes Fantasia. He tried to get her a role in the Dreamgirls movie, but when she went public with her reading problems, she lost out on the role. Jamie Foxx is a big fan of Fantasia’s, so he’s letting her go on tour with him. She was very disappointed when she didn’t get the movie role despite the help of two Oscar winners, Jamie Foxx and Denzel Washington. Fantasia says she’s glad for her fellow Idol Contestant Jennifer Hudson.

Supermodel Naomi Campbell says she’s a misunderstood woman. Campbell says stories of her abusing her assistants were blown out of proportion. She feels she’s a target because people have agendas. Campbell admits she has to be careful with whom she hangs around, and she’s proud of the fact she doesn’t drink or do drugs anymore. Naomi has been arrested several times for abusing her foreign assistants.

The twins have arrived! Sean “Diddy” Combs and longtime girlfriend Kim Porter are the proud parents of twin girls. The girls join their brothers Christian, Justin and Quincy.

Director Spike Lee’s next project will be a movie about the 1992 riots in Los Angeles. The riots followed the acquittals by a white jury of four officers who were videotaped beating motorist Rodney King. During the riots, 55 people died and $1 billion in damages was caused.

The January issue of Essence magazine features Patti LaBelle, Vanessa Williams, Kelly Rowland, Nancy Wilson and Wendy Raquel Robinson. The issue celebrates looking great at any age. The ladies look lovely.

Natalie Cole is releasing a CD featuring her greatest love songs called Our Love, I Live for Your Love. The CD comes out on January 30th.

The month of February is going to be huge one for Prince. He’s up for five Grammy Awards, and he will be performing during the halftime show at Superbowl 41. Superbowl Sunday is set for February 4th. The game will air on CBS.

Singer Keith Sweat has recorded a song in memory of his late friend, Singer Gerald Levert. The song, My Friend, was recorded by Sweat right after Gerald’s memorial service in Cleveland. One of the highlights of Gerald’s career was recording with Keith Sweat and Johnny Gill as part of the group LSG.

On Saturday. O.P. Productions will be having a Christmas Old School/New School Jam at Club Quest (Formerly Ambrosia’s), 1605 Claymont Street. For more info call 302-765-2151.

WHAT’S THE UNDERGROUND BUZZ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This lady is a media mogul. She isn’t married, and she is always dispelling rumors about her sexuality. A couple of weeks ago at a major media event, an Oscar-winning Actor made a joke about her sex life with a close female friend. He said he was only joking, but the joke was heard around the world. He apologized profusely, but she has vowed never to speak to him again. At one time, they were very close and many thought they had something going on.

[Steeltrap]

^^
I am wondering what Baby Diddy and Kim named their girls. I don't expect anything off the wall, considering that Sean's boys are named Justin and Christian, and Kim's son is Quincy.

[lilbay77]

Originally Posted by Sophist08edLady

This lady is a media mogul. She isn’t married, and she is always dispelling rumors about her sexuality. A couple of weeks ago at a major media event, an Oscar-winning Actor made a joke about her sex life with a close female friend. He said he was only joking, but the joke was heard around the world. He apologized profusely, but she has vowed never to speak to him again. At one time, they were very close and many thought they had something going on.

Jamie Foxx and Offra (sic)????

[Steeltrap]

Safe Horizon event...
Holly Robinson Peete, Tonya Lewis Lee (Mrs. Spike), Erica Reid and Deborah Roberts:



Malaak Rock and Gayle King at right:



Essence editor Angela Burt-Murray (2nd from left):



Chris Rock, looking hot-azz-messalicious, w/Malaak and others:



Malaak, Erica and true "blackristocrat" Kathryn Chenault, wife of American Express boss Kenneth Chenault:

[Gina1201]

Why does Deborah Roberts have the same expression in EVERY photo I see her in???

[Sophist08edLady]

Eminem Divorces Wife for Second Time
By Associated Press
1 hour ago



MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. - Rap megastar Eminem and his high school sweetheart divorced for a second time Tuesday, less than a year after they remarried.

Eminem and Kim Mathers agreed to divide property under terms of a private settlement and to share custody of their 10-year-old daughter, Hailie Jade Scott. They told a judge they understood the divorce was final.

The couple "conducted themselves with dignity and respect," Circuit Judge Antonio P. Viviano said. "All in all, they are a very fine couple to deal with."

Eminem, 34, declined to comment after the brief hearing as two men whisked him into a black Cadillac Escalade. Mathers, 31, did not speak to reporters.

Eminem and Mathers remarried Jan. 14. He filed for divorce April 5. They first married in 1999 in a secret ceremony in Missouri, and divorced in 2001.

Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III, has won nine Grammy Awards, including best rap album, for "The Slim Shady LP," "The Marshall Mathers LP" and "The Eminem Show." He won an Oscar for the song "Lose Yourself" from "8 Mile," the semi-autobiographical 2002 film in which he starred.

[lovelyivy84]

I mean once she heard any of his songs ever she must have known it wasn't going to work.

[Sophist08edLady]

Patty Jackson's 411 for the week of December 18th, 2006

The movie Dreamgirls is finally here! Now you can be the judge. Is the movie based on the 1982 Broadway musical worth all the hype? Dreamgirls the movie stars Jamie Foxx, Beyonce Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Hudson, Danny Glover and Anika Noni Rose. The original Broadway production starred Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jennifer Holliday and Loretta Devine. The Broadway musical went on to win many awards, including a Tony for Best Musical. It made stars out of Ralph and Jennifer Holliday. The movie is already nominated for seven awards by the Broadcast Film Critics. The nominations include Best Acting Ensemble, Best Supporting Actor (Eddie Murphy) and Best Supporting Actress (Jennifer Hudson). It’s also going to be a dreamy night at The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards. The movie has been nominated for Best Musical/Comedy. Jennifer Hudson has been nominated for Best Supporting Actress and Eddie Murphy for Best Supporting Actor. Beyonce got two nods, one for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy and for the song Listen. The awards air January 15th on NBC. In other Golden Globe news, Will Smith has been nominated for his work in the movie The Pursuit of Happyness, and Mary J. Blige and Aretha Franklin got a Best Song nod for Never Gonna Break My Faith, from the movie Bobby. When you see Dreamgirls, email me and let me know what you think at pattyj1053@aol.com. I loved the movie, and I hope it brings back musicals to the big screen.

Supermodel Naomi Campbell is planning to sit down with Oprah Winfrey next year to talk about her anger management issues. Campbell made headlines this year with her arrests on assault charges. What makes this woman go awry on her foreign help? Can Oprah help her? Oprah is going to help ABC. The reality TV bug has hit “The Mighty O.” She is currently preparing two reality shows for the network. Oprah’s Big Give is about ten people who are given money and resources to help others. The other show is Your Money Or Your Life. It’s a show about different family problems. Every week Oprah is doing something, and now noted trash Biographer Kitty Kelley is looking for some dirt. Kelley has written scandalous bios on Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra, and Former First Ladies Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (Jackie O) and Nancy Reagan. Kelley’s book on Oprah is due out in 2008.

Actor Taye Diggs is suffering from foot in mouth disease. Diggs has some explaining to do after a recent interview with Rolling Out magazine. Diggs career is in the toilet. In the past year, he has had two failed TV shows, UPN’s Kevin Hill and ABC’s Daybreak. Diggs career started out on a high note with Broadway’s Rent, then the movies How Stella Got Her Groove Back with Angela Bassett; The Best Man with Nia Long; and Brown Sugar with Sanaa Lathan. Diggs is married to Broadway Star Idina Menzel. Menzel is White, and they have been married for a while. In the interview with Rolling Out magazine, Diggs got upset when he was asked about his wife. Diggs said he felt offended by the question. He stated if people have a problem with him being married to a White woman, then they should go see a movie with Omar Epps, Denzel Washington, or some of the brothers who have chosen to spend the rest of their lives with the Sisters (OUCH!) Does this man care about his career? Where was his publicist to shut him up? He may have been upset about the line of questioning, and he may be tired of defending his decision to marry a White woman. But, you don’t make a statement like that. Does Diggs have a problem with the Sisters? Is he about to join Wesley Snipes in the What Happened to My Career?! category.

Actress Maia Campbell needs help. The former co-star of In the House has resorted to posing nude to support her drug habit. Campbell is the daughter of the late Author BeBe Moore Campbell. The celebrated author died a few weeks ago. Despite her mother and her success, Maia Campbell is a troubled young woman. The nude photos which have surfaced on the internet are stank nasty. Will her family be able to help her before she kills herself?

Before his untimely death, Singer Gerald Levert was working on a book with his dad, Eddie Levert. The book, entitled I Got Your Back, is coming out on June 12th. The book will detail the special bond they shared as African American men, father and son, Brothers and best friends. A new album of Gerald’s work is also coming out in February. In other Gerald Levert news, Singer Keith Sweat has recorded a song in memory of his late friend. The song, My Friend, was recorded by Sweat right after Gerald’s memorial service in Cleveland. One of the highlights of Gerald’s career was recording with Keith Sweat and Johnny Gill as part of the group LSG. Singer Kandie Burress, a former girlfriend of Gerald’s, has also recorded a song for her former love. Burress is a former member of the group Xscape, and she is a Grammy award-winning songwriter. Burress has recorded the song It’s You.

The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin is planning a musical production based on her life. The material will be taken from her 1999 autobiography, From These Roots.

Actress Victoria Rowell has played the role of “Drucilla” on the soap opera The Young and The Restless for the past 13 years, but the role she is most proud to pay is that of author. Rowell’s latest book is called The Women Who Raised Me, which details her life being raised by foster parents.

A February 7th court date has been set for Nicole Richie. Richie was arrested last week for driving under the influence and driving the wrong way on the California freeway. Lionel Richie has hired a high powered attorney for his daughter, and she is willing to accept responsibility for her actions. Richie has been getting advice from many of her celebrity friends, including Quincy Jones, who is her godfather, and Actress Vivica A. Fox.

Denzel Washington wants his wife to go to work. After 23 years of marriage and four kids, the Oscar winner wants his wife to resume her singing career. He feels she sacrificed her career for his, so now he wants to step back and support her. Sources say he’s getting Singer Roberta Flack to help him.

Singer Johnny Gill is enjoying fatherhood. He’s gearing up for his first Christmas with his son Isaiah.

Is LaToya Jackson’s new reality show racist? Jackson is set to star in the CBS show Armed and Dangerous. The show is about celebrities who are in training to be cops. The show is primarily filmed in poor black neighborhoods, and people feel the show is taking advantage of low income residents.

A few weeks ago, Chris Rock filed for divorce from his wife Malaak. They are the parents of two toddlers. It was a shocking move, and then suddenly they reconciled. So how are things going for the Rocks? Sources say there is still trouble is paradise. Malaak has put up with Chris’ cheating for years, and if he leaves her, it will cost him a lot of money.

The Sopranos return to HBO for a final season in April.

Singer Mariah Carey wants to write a lifestyle book that may be published by late next year.

Get ready for more Janet Jackson. She’s planning a tour for next year, a new calendar full of sexy photos, and she’s going to start the year gracing the cover of Harper’s Bazaar magazine. Janet continues to show off her body, and she appears shockingly thin on the Harper’s Bazaar cover.

Actor Terrence Howard is gearing up for the release of his new movie Pride. The movie is about a Philadelphia schoolteacher, Jim Ellis, who founded a swim team in the 70’ s in one of the city’s toughest neighborhoods. The movie also stars Bernie Mac and Kimberly Elise.

Tyler Perry’s latest movie, Daddy’s Little Girl, opens in theatres on February 14th (Valentine’s Day). The movie is a love story about a blue collar worker with three daughters who falls in love with a rich, high powered attorney. The movie stars Gabrielle Union, Idris Elba and Louis Gossett, Jr. The soundtrack to the movie comes out next month, and it features songs by Brian McKnight, Beyonce, R Kelly, Anthony Hamilton, Yolanda Adams, Musiq and, for the first time ever, The Houston Family (Whitney, Cissy and Dionne Warwick).

Smokey Robinson, Country Star Dolly Parton and Director Steven Spielberg are among those being celebrated with The Kennedy Center Honors. The show airs on December 26th on CBS.

Actor Mike Evans has died. Evans first played “Lionel Jefferson” on the 70’s Norman Lear TV classic All In The Family and then on the hit spinoff The Jeffersons. He also co-created another Norman Lear classic, Good Times.

Singer Walter Ward has also died. He was the lead singer of the group The Olympics. The Olympics were best known for their hit Mine Exclusively.

Comedian Katt Williams has pleaded no contest to gun charges. A few weeks ago, the 35-year old Actor/Comedian tried to board a plane with a gun. Williams will have to pay restitution, and he now has three years probation.

The life story of Rick James is coming to the big screen. Filming should start next summer. There’s no word on who will play Rick James, or his protégé, Teena Marie.

Another big screen life story is that of Richard Pryor. The movie will be based on the memoir written by his daughter, Rain Pryor. Mike Epps will star as the comic genius.

American Idol returns to Fox on January 16th. Sources say a midseason shocker is expected to happen. What will be the Idol shocker?

“Jack Bauer” returns with 24 on Fox on January 14th. Regina King joins Kiefer Sutherland for the new season.

BET’s Celebration of Gospel will air on January 28th. WDAS morning man Steve Harvey will be hosting with special guests Fantasia, Kirk Franklin, Shirley Caesar, Faith Evans and Smokie Norful.

Singer Angela Bofill continues to make progress following a stroke she suffered earlier this year. In January, the singer was felled by a stroke that left her paralyzed on her left side. Bofill didn’t have any medical insurance. She has been undergoing rehab, and she is learning to talk again.

Actress Kim Fields (“Tootie” on The Facts of Life and “Regine” on Living Single) is expecting her first child. The 37-year old actress has been dating Broadway Actor Christopher Morgan, and she says they are excited about their first child.

Star Jones-Reynolds says she’s a changed woman. Back in June, Jones-Reynolds abruptly left the TV show, The View. She left because she knew she was being fired. Jones-Reynolds says she is learning from her mistakes. She admits she enjoyed celebrity more than she should have. She says she believed the hype. Jones-Reynolds is currently putting together a show for TV One and doing work as a radio talk show host.

Former American Idol Winner Ruben Studdard has lost close to 100 pounds through diet and exercise, and now the 28-year old velvet teddy bear wants the state of Alabama to lose weight with him. Alabama is his home state, and he wants the state to lose 10 million pounds. He’s urging the 25 percent of people who are overweight in Alabama to lose 10 pounds each.

Patti LaBelle has the number one gospel album in the country, The Gospel According to Patti LaBelle. She’s happy with the success of the album, but she’s disappointed she had to cancel her church tour. LaBelle said the concert promoters made a lot of false promises, and she couldn’t afford to mess up her reputation with other people’s foolishness.

WHAT’S THE UNDERGROUND BUZZ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The powerhouse parents of a talented Singer are making themselves look like fools as they push their daughter to the top. When the couple agreed to let their daughter star in a blockbuster movie, they never researched the role their daughter took. The daughter would end up playing a role that was overshadowed by a supporting character. In the end, the supporting character and lesser known singer would win all the critical and popular praise. When the parents realized their precious daughter was being overshadowed, they tried to get the movie re-edited. This was their daughter’s chance at winning an Oscar, and now it was all being ruined by the lesser known Singer. The parents are also having problems with their youngest daughter, who has been pushed aside as they push the oldest child’s career. The younger daughter has been acting out and hanging with rappers. She’s not even 19, but she is already a divorcee with a young child.(The Knowles')

[lilbay77]

Originally Posted by Sophist08edLady

American Idol returns to Fox on January 16th. Sources say a midseason shocker is expected to happen. What will be the Idol shocke

My guess is they will bring someone from a prior season to compete again. Hmmmm....

[unspokenone25]

Mike Evans, 57, an actor best known for his role as Lionel Jefferson in the TV sitcoms "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons," died of throat cancer Dec. 14 at his mother's home in Twentynine Palms, his niece Dr. Chrystal Evans said.

With writing partner Eric Monte, Evans went on to create and write for "Good Times," one of the first TV sitcoms that featured a primarily African American cast.



Michael Jonas Evans was born Nov. 3, 1949, in Salisbury, N.C., to a dentist father, Theodore Evans Sr., and his schoolteacher wife, Annie Sue Evans.

The family moved to Los Angeles when Mike was a child. He graduated from Los Angeles High School and studied acting at Los Angeles City College before landing the role of Lionel Jefferson in Norman Lear's iconic 1970s situation comedy "All in the Family."

Evans kept the role of Lionel when "The Jeffersons" was launched in 1975 as a spinoff featuring bigoted Archie Bunker's black neighbors in Queens who "move on up to the East Side" of Manhattan and an upscale life.

Evans was replaced by Damon Evans (no relation) for four years, then he returned to the series from 1979 to 1981.

He also acted in the 1976 TV miniseries "Rich Man, Poor Man" and made guest appearances on the TV series "Love, American Style" and "The Streets of San Francisco." His last role was in a 2000 episode of "Walker, Texas Ranger."

In recent years he had invested in real estate in the Inland Empire.