Celebrity Dish- 10

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally posted by RedefinedDiva
What group was he in again? Was he even in a group? I think that I have him confused with Kerry (Toni Braxton's hubby) from Mint Condition.

He wasn't in a group that had any CD out. That man was a "rapper" I believed that just about as much as I believe in Santa, the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny. I knew back when she was dating her "rapper" that he was no closer to releasing a CD than I was.

[Honeykiss1974]

Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
He wasn't in a group that had any CD out. That man was a "rapper" I believed that just about as much as I believe in Santa, the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny. I knew back when she was dating her "rapper" that he was no closer to releasing a CD than I was.

Wasn't his name something like D-Train or D-something?

[FeeFee]

Originally posted by Honeykiss1974
Wasn't his name something like D-Train or D-something?

His "rapper" name is "Six-Nine" (Vivica would never mention homeboy by his real name). I think he picked his name b/c of his height. Whatever man!!

[vanda]

Originally posted by FeeFee
His "rapper" name is "Six-Nine" (Vivica would never mention homeboy by his real name). I think he picked his name b/c of his height. Whatever man!!

I don't know he always seemed a little feminine to me. His voice is softer than many women I know.


I also heard Nicole Richie is dating Elijah Blue, Cher's son with Dave Allman.

[RedefinedDiva]

Who are these people? Where have I been?

[Gyrl7]

Originally posted by Gina1201
Vivica Fox is on the April cover of Sister 2 Sister. She talks about her recent divorce, and the upcoming tv show "The Vivica Fox Show". Is is just me or does anyone else think that this show is going to flop?

A flop fo'sho. Vivica just needs to stick with the movies, because every sitcom she has ever done, or tried to do became a bust!!!

[Honeykiss1974]

Originally posted by FeeFee
His "rapper" name is "Six-Nine" (Vivica would never mention homeboy by his real name). I think he picked his name b/c of his height. Whatever man!!

LOL. CTFU @ myself.

WTH did I get D-Train from?

[CrimsonTide4]

Grammar purists beware.

Musiq, whose credits include Aijuswanaseing and Juslisen, is planning a collaboration with Prince, who once used a symbol for his name and has basically created his own number-inspired alphabet.

The two soul singers, who performed live together at a Prince show last year, will likely join forces for Musiq's third album.

"I think it's important to collaborate with other people, just to bring together two worlds and see what comes out of it," Musiq said recently. "It's all about inspiring people and keeping the ball rolling. What one does now contributes to the future. If you're not putting nothing out there that's substantial, there won't be a future in music."

Musiq's not sure who else he will record with for the follow-up to Juslisen, but the singer will next be seen teaming with Carlos Santana on "Nothing at All," his contribution to the guitarist's Shaman and the album's next single.

"He was going to put someone else on the song, but I was suggested by his friend's son and he liked what he heard," Musiq said. "It meant a lot to me to be able to work with Carlos. It was a very peaceful experience."

Musiq loved the opportunity to salute a legend so much, he signed on for two upcoming tribute albums, for Stevie Wonder and Jimi Hendrix.

For the former project, Musiq recorded "Visions." "It's the most beautiful song I've heard in my entire life," he said. "I translated it into a way that I would do it."

Conception: An Interpretation of Stevie Wonder's Songs, which also features Mary J. Blige, Brian McKnight, Joe, Glenn Lewis, Eric Clapton, Angie Stone, India.Arie and others, is due Tuesday.

MCA Records is releasing the Hendrix tribute, which will include tracks from Seal, Santana, Prince, Bootsy Collins, Vernon Reid, and Earth, Wind & Fire. Musiq recorded "Are You Experienced?" for the album, which does not yet have a release date.

"Everyone knows I love Stevie, but I'm very influenced and inspired by all people who are passionate about their music, and Jimi was definitely that," Musiq said.

Hendrix's half-sister Janie, who is organizing the album, suggested the song. "I did it and I loved it," Musiq said. "I didn't want to do it exactly like it, but I wanted to contribute to the space he was in as much as I could. I'm playing bass with my band. We cut it straight in one take."

With both tribute tracks in the can, Musiq is now focusing on his own album, which he plans to finish by June and release in September. The singer, who recently signed on for Coca-Cola and Levi's ad campaigns, said to expect a new and improved Musiq.

"I don't like doing the same thing," he said. "Just in my approach, I try to introduce alternative ways of listening to music. It's all in the name of soul, but just being more innovative with it."

—Corey Moss

[Afrochic]

411 Entertainment

The music duo Ruff Endz has been dropped from their record label. Ruff Endz has the hit ‘Someone to love you’.

Congratulations to Coko from SWV. Coko and her husband are the proud parents of a baby boy.

Alicia Keys is having problems with her skin. Alicia’s acne is out of control and it looks worse when she tries to cover it up with make-up. Alicia should find out who helped Usher and Vanessa Williams with their skin problems. Years ago they both had bad skin and now they look fabulous.

Earth Wind and Fire has a new Lp coming out in May. The Lp ‘Promise of a New Day’ was co-produced by Maurice White. Maurice is still battling Parkinson’s disease and it is not known if he will join them on tour this summer.

The romance is over for Actor Omar Epps and Actress Sanaa Lathan. The two lit up the big screen in the film Love and Basketball and their romance was the talk of the town. In the latest issue of Honey Magazine Omar talked about it and he said it just ended, he says they dated on and off for four years and that it was time to end. Omar revealed how he wasn’t faithful to Sanaa during the relationship and that he has moved on with his life. Omar will be starring in the boxing film ‘Against the Ropes’ with Meg Ryan this spring. I was surprised at how candid Omar was… but don’t cry for Sanaa she’s teaming up with Denzel Washington later this year for the movie ‘Out of Time’. Now that Omar Epps is no longer dating Actress Sanaa Lathan who’s he dating? Omar is dating Singer Keisha Spivey from the group Total. Keisha says they have been dating since November. Keisha says they were both available and they didn’t want unnecessary elements in their life.

Singer Heather Headley is topping the charts with the song ‘He is’ and she’s gearing up for her September wedding. Heather is marrying former NFL Star Brian Musso. They are getting married at his Parents farm in Indiana and they are to fly in sand from her native Trinidad. Heather’s career is being directed by the one and only Industry Mogul Clive Davis. Clive used to guide Whitney Houston’s career and now he is going to do the same for Heather. Heather says she is going on tour after her wedding.

Eddie Griffin and Anthony Anderson will be joining The Wayans Brothers in the new Scary Movie series. It will be called ‘Scary Movie 3: Lord of the Brooms’.

La Lakers Basketball star Rick Fox has some explaining to do. According to published reports Rick was at a wild Hollywood party and everybody was buzzing about the shenanigans supposedly involving him, some blondes and a chair in the shower. Rick says he was at the party but he was not doing anything wrong. So where was Rick’s wife Vanessa Williams? Vanessa was working in New York on a musical.

American Idol Judge Paula Abdul is looking for love and she is willing to pay to get it. Paula is paying a matchmaking service ten thousand dollars to help her find a man. Paula has been married twice and she is tired of dating losers and phonies. Paula turns 40 in June and she wants to settle down. Paula is tired of being lonely she wants to find Mr. Right. Starting this week you will notice some changes on the Popular Show American Idol. Starting this week you will notice a different celebrity judge to help Simon, Randy and Paula. The contestants will also be doing theme shows as part of the competition. For example one week it will be the music of Stevie Wonder, the next week the music of Paul McCartney.

Jennifer Lopez has made some dancers on her new music video mad. J-Lo hired some Ballerina’s to perform and they claim they were only paid 150 dollars and they had to work all night. They also complained about working conditions. The dancers say they had to stand outside in the cold and then, when they were let into a basement it was unheated and infested with cockroaches. This was probably not Jen’s fault; blame the directors and producers of the video. Whatever...

Director Antoine Fugua has a lot of explaining to do. Fugua directed Denzel Washington in ‘Training Day’ and he has a new movie out right now with Bruce Willis called ‘Tears of the Sun’. Fugua is also married to Actress Lela Rochon (Waiting to Exhale, Harlem Nights) and they have a daughter who is six months old. Last Week I mentioned how he was having problems with a stalker. Well this stalker claims she and Fugua were lovers for ten months and when the affair ended he started harassing her. The woman Tonya Evans is a 30 year old personal trainer from Los Angeles. Evans says Fugua harassed her and her teenage daughter. She says Fugua told her she would end up missing like Chandra Levy if she ever went public about their affair. She also claims Fugua has a sex addiction. Fugua allegedly told Evans he was involved with ten women at the same time. Last year Fugua had Evans arrested for trespassing on his property and harassing his wife. Tanya would call Lela and taunt her about her affair with her husband. Last Week Fugua, Lela and their family posed on the cover of Jet magazine. In the article Lela talked about her difficult pregnancy and how she had to stop working. Lela was on bedrest with this pregnancy. Lela miscarried in her fifth month during a previous pregnancy and she had to leave the lifetime show ‘The Division’. Lela says she loves being a mommy and she looks forward to returning to work. Lela married Fugua in 1999 they also take care of his son from a previous relationship. Will Fugua have to pay this woman off to keep her quiet? How will his marriage hold up against these charges? If he was cheating do you think he learned his lesson?

[Afrochic]

411 Entertainment Cont'd

The romance between Rapper Jay-Z and Beyonce is over. The romance started last summer and they recorded a song together ‘Bonnie and Clyde’. Jay-Z says the romance is history and he has moved on. I thought they made a cute couple. She was much younger than Jay-Z. I hope he didn’t break her heart. (Afrochic's sidenote: Oh please, shut up. Jay-Z is in love with Memphis Bleek)

Rocker Lenny Kravitz is having problems with a stalker. Lenny was having a dinner party at his Miami Home. He arrived late and noticed a woman there and he asked her who she was. She replied I am to be your wife in death. Lenny went running out his house and his friends called the cops and had the woman arrested. The woman who is from Italy has been stalking him for months.

The CBS Talent show ‘Star Search’ has had to silence one of their judges. Country Superstar Naomi Judd made some statement that many people believed were racist. When Naomi was judging one performer a black guy, she referred to him as a street performer, she called another guy a funky monkey and she said she loves it when white people tap dance.

Back in November Singer D’Angelo was arrested for spitting on a woman. Police had to subdue him with pepper spray. Well D’Angelo has pleaded no contest to those charges and he has reached a settlement with the woman.

Diana Ross had another run in with the police. Last week she was fined for driving with an expired registration. A few months she was arrested for driving under the influence.

Mary J Blige is hard at work on a new LP. Love and Life is due out this summer.

Back in the 60’s the legendary Eartha Kitt donned the black leather to play Catwoman against Batman and Robin and now Oscar Winner Halle Berry is going to do the same in the new movie version.

Toni Braxton has left Arista Records. Toni’s last album did not do well at all. Toni started her career at Arista and at one time she could do no wrong but her last Lp ‘More than a Woman’ was awful. Toni is now with Blackground Records. Toni signed a three album deal worth Ten Million dollars. A new album should be out by the fall. She is getting ready to give birth to her second child. Blackground records is owned by Barry Hankerson. Barry used to be married to Singer Gladys Knight and he is the Uncle of the late singer Aaliyah.

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally posted by Afrochic
Toni Braxton has left Arista Records. Toni’s last album did not do well at all. Toni started her career at Arista and at one time she could do no wrong but her last Lp ‘More than a Woman’ was awful. Toni is now with Blackground Records. Toni signed a three album deal worth Ten Million dollars. A new album should be out by the fall. She is getting ready to give birth to her second child. Blackground records is owned by Barry Hankerson. Barry used to be married to Singer Gladys Knight and he is the Uncle of the late singer Aaliyah.

Haaaaaaaaaaated it. The problem was not the label; it was the production and her choice of songs. Toni should stick with what worked for her first 2 CDs -- BALLADS and a couple of uptempo songs. I listened to the newest one ONCE and it will be going to a CD EXCHANGE this week along with Blackstreet.

[librasoul22]

Originally posted by Afrochic
The CBS Talent show ‘Star Search’ has had to silence one of their judges. Country Superstar Naomi Judd made some statement that many people believed were racist. When Naomi was judging one performer a black guy, she referred to him as a street performer, she called another guy a funky monkey and she said she loves it when white people tap dance.

YES! I saw this show and I was like, EXCUSE ME?!! They really need to get rid of her, because she is always making little snide prejudiced comments.

[RedefinedDiva]

Originally posted by Afrochic
Alicia Keys is having problems with her skin. Alicia’s acne is out of control and it looks worse when she tries to cover it up with make-up. Alicia should find out who helped Usher and Vanessa Williams with their skin problems. Years ago they both had bad skin and now they look fabulous.

I can't hate because my skin isn't flawless. I remember when Usher was having a hard time with his skin. It was off the hook!

Omar revealed how he wasn’t faithful to Sanaa during the relationship and that he has moved on with his life.

THE NERVE OF HIM!!!

Omar is dating Singer Keisha Spivey from the group Total. Keisha says they have been dating since November. Keisha says they were both available and they didn’t want unnecessary elements in their life.

Wasn't she reported to be a lesbian?

Eddie Griffin and Anthony Anderson will be joining The Wayans Brothers in the new Scary Movie series. It will be called ‘Scary Movie 3: Lord of the Brooms’.

My thoughts exactly. Isn't it time to kill that Scary Movie business? I know that the "series" is making BIG money for them, but damn! that isht is NOT all that funny.

[librasoul22]

I thought that Keisha from Total was a lesbian, too. She is the darker one with short hair, right?

[AKA2D '91]

I thought it was the other chick (thicker) with the short hair....