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November 20, 2009
"If You're Heading To The Movies This Weekend"
Here's whats opening nationwide.
The Blind Side, Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw co-star in this true, overcoming-the-odds tale about a wealthy white couple who adopt a homeless black teenager (Quinton Aaron) and help him pursue his dream of playing football in college and the pros.
Planet 51 an animated sci-fi comedy about an astronaut who lands on a planet inhabited by little green people living in a world eerily reminiscent of suburban America in the 1950s. Featuring voicework by Dwayne Johnson,Jessica Biel, John Cleese, Justin Long, Seann William Scott and Gary Oldman.
The Twilight Saga: New Moon second installment in Stephenie Meyer's fantasy series finds 18 year-old Bella brokenhearted but in a budding relationship with her mysterious childhood friend, Jacob,after her vampire lover Edward and the rest of the Cullen clan leave town to protect her from their craven bloodlust. Starring Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Robert Pattinson,Dakota Fanning, Nikki Reed, Ashley Greene and Billy Burke.
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"Oprah To End Her Show"
Oprah Winfrey will reportedly end her talk show in September, 2011 after its 25th season on the air, and will spend the ensuing years focusing on her new cable network OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network). Chicago-based Harpo Productions Inc. said Thursday night that the talk show host will make an official announcement and give more details live on today's live broadcast of "The Oprah Winfrey Show.
posted by hot1063.com at 10:55am | link
"Uncle Sam Wants You To Pay Your Taxes Big Boi"
According to reports, the 34-year-old Outkast rapper owes more than $55,000 in unpaid taxes to the state of Louisiana and they want their money.The state of Louisiana filed a lien against Big Boi (real name: Antwan Patton), and his wife for $55,727 back in June in Fulton County Superior Court. Big Boi has not commented on the situation.
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"Shaq Tries His Hand In The Art Show World"
Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O’Neal is moonlighting as a curator overseeing an art exhibition titled “Size DOES Matter,’’ coming in February to New York’s nonprofit Flag Art Foundation.Under the theme of "scale," the 7-foot-1 NBA star is putting together the show featuring 52 large pieces of contemporary art from 39 artists, including Maurizio Cattelan, Andreas Gursky and Ron Mueck – who contributes a sculpture of a naked, hairless giant called "Untitled (Big Man.)" “New York is the art capital, so I’m pleased to be starting at the top,’’ O’Neal, 37, said in an e-mail interview with Bloomberg.com. “It was a little harder than I thought it would be. When you think about what each of the artists put into their work, what they are expressing and want to share with the world, you feel bad about having to narrow it down.’’He said he chose pieces he “can relate to.’’ The writer James Frey, whose memoir "A Million Little Pieces" was found to contain fabrications, is writing an essay for the exhibition catalog. Shaq told Bloomberg News curating was like playing basketball: "I have a responsibility to the artists, who are my 'teammates.' We all have to make each other look good -- no different than what I do on the court."
posted by hot1063.com at 10:43am | link
November 19, 2009
"Relapse Re-release Heading Your Way"
Eminem will be re-filling fans' prescriptions in December, with a re-release of his sixth studio album, Relapse. According to website reports, a revamped version of the album, titled Relapse: Refill, will drop just in time for Christmas and feature all the album's original tracks, plus seven new songs.The project will arrive in stores as a double-disc release, replacing the previously announced album, Relapse 2, which was set for a late 2009 release date.In an interview with Sirius XM's Shade 45 last month, Em revealed that 50 Cent and producer Just Blaze had contributed to the project.It is set to drop December 22.At press time, it was unclear if Relapse 2 was still being released, or just pushed back.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:29am | link
"M.E. Rules AJ Jewell's Death A Homicide"
Georgia's Fulton County Medical Examiner has ruled the death of "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star A.J. Jewell a homicide in which his assault triggered a flare-up of his sickle cell condition. According to reports, the cause of death is listed as "Physical altercation resulting in sickle cell trait related exertional collapse." Contributing factors are listed as "intestinal myocardial fidrosis," as well as an enlarged heart.Jewell died after an Atlanta strip club brawl early last month. The other man involved in the fight, Frederick Richardson, has since been arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter.Richardson's attorney said, "It's an unfortunate situation, Frederick is sorry this situation happened and that A.J. died."
posted by hot1063.com at 11:23am | link
"LA Prosecutors Are Looking Into Tyson Case"
Prosecutors have begun investigating whether to charge ex-heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and a photographer for a fight at Los Angeles International Airport. City attorney's Tyson and photographer Tony Echeverria made citizens' arrests, each claiming he was punched by the other man. Mateljan says city attorney's investigators want to interview both men and see video of the incident.Tyson and Echeverria could be charged with misdemeanor battery, which carries a maximum sentence of six months in jail. Tyson could also be charged with violating probation in a 2007 drug case if convicted. He pleaded guilty in Arizona to cocaine possession.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:17am | link
"Charges Dropped In BEP/Perez Hilton Assault Incident"
Lawyers tell the Associated Press that assault charges have been dropped against Black Eyed Peas manager Liborio Molina, accused of punching celebrity blogger Perez Hilton. Molina allegedly struck Hilton outside a Toronto nightclub last summer after a video awards show. As part of an agreement read in court Wednesday, Molina has written a letter of apology to Hilton, whose real name is Mario Lavandeira.Molina has also agreed not to contact Hilton except through his lawyer and cannot carry any weapons for 12 months.He is also prohibited from coming within 100 yards of the nightclub where the dispute took place and must donate $500 Canadian (US$476) to charity.
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November 18, 2009
"J-Hud Tapped For New Movie Role"
According to reports,Jennifer Hudson is set to play Winnie Mandela in Winnie, a movie about former South African president Nelson Mandela's powerful apartheid-busting but disgraced ex-wife that will begin filming May 30. "I was compelled and moved when I read the script," Hudson tells Variety. "Winnie Mandela is a complex and extraordinary woman, and I'm honored to be the actress asked to portray her. This is a powerful part of history that should be told."
posted by hot1063.com at 10:48am | link
"50's Cheetah Vision Films Partners Up With Action Jackson Films"
Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's Cheetah Vision Films joins Emmett/Furla Films in partnering with Georgia-based entrepreneur Richard Jackson to produce and co-finance three to five pictures per year, reports Variety.Richard Jackson has formed Action Jackson Films and kicks off the partnership with a commitment to fully fund "The Gun," a drama scripted by Cheetah Vision partner 50 Cent (no relation to Richard Jackson), who will star with Val Kilmer. Jesse Terro is set to direct the picture, which begins production next month. In "The Gun," 50 and Kilmer play friends whose loyalties are tested when they get caught up in the world of illegal gun dealing. The film will shoot in Grand Rapids, Mich., with Chris Lighty, Justin Holochek and Richard Rhionda serving as executive producers.The script grew out of the rapper-actor's curiosity about how guns go from being manufactured and shipped for legal use to somehow "falling into the hands of the wrong people," 50 said. "It's a socially conscious theme that people aren't paying attention to."
posted by hot1063.com at 10:32am | link
"Janet's Not Back With JD"
In a recent radio interview in Atlanta Janet Jackson refered to Jermaine Dupri as her "ex," despite recent reports that the two were back together (and had never been apart) after previous rumors suggested they had broken up.While chatting with the radio show, Jackson, 43, included Dupri, 37, on her very short list of ex-boyfriends with whom she still keeps in touch."I'm not the type of girl that stays in touch with your ex like that," Jackson said . Dupri, however, seems to be an exception. "Jermaine is one of my best friends," she said. "I love him to death. We're still connected. We're still good friends. We still talk.
posted by hot1063.com at 10:31am | link
"Tila Tequila Sues Her Ex"
Reality TV star Tila Tequila is suing her ex-boyfriend for allegedly attacking her in September. The MySpace sensation has filed a lawsuit for assault, battery, false imprisonment and emotional distress against NFL star Shawne Merriman.The 28-year-Tila Tequila - real name Tila Nguyen - claims Shawne grabbed her, shook her, threw her down, and choked her during an argument in September, preventing her from leaving his home.Merriman was arrested, but denied the charges. He alleged he only prevented her from returning to her house because she was drunk.The San Diego County D.A. refused to file criminal charges because of insufficient evidence. But Tequila isn't one to just let it go. She has now taken her complaints to the civil courts. She included photo evidence of her bruises, which she claims were inflicted by the 6'4" San Diego Chargers linebacker.She is seeking unspecified damages according to reports.
posted by hot1063.com at 10:18am | link
November 17, 2009
"Fela Gains Three Very Strong Backers:Jay-Z,Will And Jada Pinkett Smith"
It's now official. Producers of the upcoming Broadway musical "Fela!" have confirmed that rap mogul Jay-Z and Hollywood couple Will and Jada Pinkett Smith have joined the show's producing team. Rumors about Jay-Z's backend participation had been circulating ever since he told the Associated Press last month that he might get involved in the musical, which celebrates the life of Nigerian musician Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.There was no announcement regarding the amount of money the power trio have put into the show.As previously reported, "Fela!" is directed and choreographed by Bill T. Jones, and is currently in previews at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre. The show's official opening is next Monday.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:14am | link
"Diddy To Celebrate His 40th At The Plaza In NYC"
Sean "Diddy" Combs turned the big 4-0 on Nov. 4, but he is waiting until this Thursday (Nov. 19) to celebrate the birthday milestone in grand style. According to reports, Diddy has booked the Grand Ballroom inside of New York's Plaza Hotel for the extravaganza. The mogul hired event planner Bronson Van Wyck to create a "fantasy dreamland" with fashion installations, a labyrinth, performance art and a display by "wizard of light" Bentley Meeker, who promises the lighting will grow "dimmer and sexier," punctuated by a "blizzard of light." The guest list for what Diddy is calling "the party of the century" includes Queen Latifah, Russell Simmons, Spike Lee, Zac Posen, Lil' Kim and a "very special" musical guest.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:14am | link
"Rodman Skips Out On Tab"
Former NBA and Chicago Bulls star Dennis Rodman was temporarily detained in Germany after a hotel said he skipped out on a $5,100 hotel bill. Senior prosecutor Juergen Bauer said Rodman had played in a USA Legends of Basketball exhibition game on Sunday and threw a party afterward at his hotel in the western town of Trier.Bauer went on to say that the game's organizers had agreed to pick up the tab for Rodman's overnight hotel stay, but not an additional $5,100 for beverages consumed at the party. On Monday, the hotel owner noticed Rodman had left without paying the bill and contacted the police, which stopped Rodman’s stretch limo on the highway and detained him.To make things right, Rodman ended up paying the bill and an additional $2,500, just to make sure there would be no possible legal proceedings
posted by hot1063.com at 11:13am | link
"Oprah Apologizes To Robin Givens"
Oprah Winfrey gave Robin Givens a lengthy apology on her live show last Friday over the manner in which she dealt (or didn't deal) with a comment made last month by the actress' ex-husband Mike Tyson.On a previous episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show," Tyson was asked about their 1998 Barbara Walters interview, in which Givens revealed that he physically abused her. "At that particular moment, I truly wanted to sock her, but I didn't do it," Tyson told Oprah, as her audience laughed. The talk show host continued on with the interview without addressing the comment.Givens, who is a spokesperson for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, told Winfrey Friday that her non-reaction was hard to stomach. "I was really hurt, really, really hurt," she told Winfrey. "I just wanted you... When he said 'I've socked her before,' to say, 'That's not right!' And it wasn't right and it was painful. There are so many women like me out there... if you hear laughter about it, it lightens it."Although Winfrey tried to explain what the mood was like that day in her studio, she apologized to Givens for what happened.
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November 16, 2009
"2012 Takes The Number One Spot"
Taking in an estimated $65 million and surpassing studio expectations 2012,Roland Emmerich's latest disaster flick debuted at number one. Sliding into the number two spot after debuting at number one last week was A Christmas Carol,starring Jim Carey which brought in another $22.3 million making its ten day total $63.3 million. Holding on to the number 3 position is The Men Who Stare At Goats which took in another $6.2M making its ten day total $23.4 million. Number 4 spot goes to Precious which is still in limited release but picking up more screens each week. Precious took in another $6.1 million making its total take $8.9 million so far. Rounding out the top 5 is Michael Jackson's This Is It which took in $5.1 million bring its ts 19 day take to $67.2million.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:28am | link
"Plane Crash Led To Sons Overdose"
Just months after her son died from a drug overdose, DJ AM's mother is picking up the late musician's lawsuit against the airline whose crash nearly killed him, claiming the two events are related. Andrea Gross, the mother of Adam Goldstein, has amended her son's $20 million lawsuit against the manufacturer of the Learjet that crashed upon takeoff in September 2008 with Goldstein and Travis Barker onboard. Also named in the lawsuit are the estates of the deceased pilots and others. According to a People report, Los Angeles court papers show that Gross has added a wrongful-death claim to her son's lawsuit. "The crash ultimately caused Adam Goldstein's death at a later date," the document reads. A trial is set for March 2, with Learjet continuing to deny responsibility for the crash.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:03am | link
"Tyson's Airport Incident May Cause Problems In Arizona"
Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio says he's ready to throw Mike Tyson back in his famous Tent City jail in Maricopa County if a judge decides his arrest last week in Los Angeles violates the terms of his DUI and cocaine conviction in Arizona.Arpaio had this to say,"Mike Tyson has served time in the Tents before and if he is violated on the terms of his probation here in Arizona, he better get his jail time done while the weather in Phoenix is cool and not 140 degrees in the summer time,"The former heavyweight champ spent one day in Tent City back in 2007. As part of his stay, he was required to wear the jail-issued pink underwear and a black-and-white striped jumpsuit. Tyson was arrested and booked on suspicion of battery Wednesday (Nov. 11) after allegedly punching a photographer in the face at Los Angeles International Airport. The boxet told investigators that the photographer, Tony Echeverria, struck him in an apparent attempt to provoke him. Echeverria told investigators that Tyson punched him in the face and tried to take the film from his camera.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:02am | link
"Brandy Settles"
Brandy has settled the last of her lawsuits in connection with the December 2006 car crash on a Los Angeles freeway. According to reports the singer-actress has come to an agreement with the parents of Awatef Aboudihaj, the 38-year-old who was killed in a four-car freeway crash on Dec. 30, 2007. Also, SanDiego6.com is reporting that Brandy has settled with Aboudihaj's widower. The California Highway Patrol ruled the accident was Brandy's fault because she failed to prevent her Land Rover from hitting the car in front of her when traffic slowed down. The singer avoided criminal charges following a year-long police investigation, but she was sued by Aboudihaj's widower Marouane Hdidou, their two kids, and crash survivor Mallory Ham.
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"Raymond Vs Raymond Release Date Moved Up"
Originally due for release in early 2010, the once believed to be titled "Monster" effort is now due in stores December 21.Led by "Papers," currently at no.2 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart, Usher's "Raymond Vs. Raymond" features production/songwriting from Rico Love, Sean Garrett, Bryan Michael Cox and Pharrell.
posted by hot1063.com at 10:52am | link
November 13, 2009
"If You're Heading To The Movies This Weekend"
Here's Whats Opening Nationwide
2012 Epic adventure about the heroic efforts of an academic researcher (John Cusack) to lead a group of survivors to safety in the wake of an apocalyptic global event which devastates the planet, leaving humanity on the brink of extinction. Ensemble cast includes Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandie Newton, Oliver Platt, Danny Glover and Woody Harrelson.
The Fantastic Mr. Fox (PG for action, smoking and slang) Wes Anderson directs this animated comedy about three mean farmers (Michael Gambon, Robin Hurlstone and Hugo Guinness) who join forces to catch the clever fox (George Clooney) that's been raiding their chicken coops. Voice cast includes Meryl Streep, Bill Murray,Owen Wilson, Willem Dafoe and Jason Schwartzman.
Pirate Radio,raucous musical comedy, set in the Sixties, revolving around a crew of eight rogue DJs illegally broadcasting rock and roll from a renegade radio station operating on a ship in the North Sea, much to the chagrin of the British government. Cast includes Philip Seymour.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:39am | link
"Sneaker Collection Of DJ AM To Be Sold For Charity"
Undefeated shoe stores and the Creative Visions organization have partnered with the DJ AM Memorial Fund for a charity auction, in which the late DJ's vast sneaker collection will be auctioned off to the public to support a good cause. From November 15th until December 14th, 800 pairs of limited edition shoes that DJ AM had collected over the years will be exclusively auctioned on eBay.All of these were from AM's private, personal collection.According to the auction page, 100% of its sales proceeds will go to the fund, which is committed to addressing issues of addiction and recovery.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:28am | link
"President Obama Tops Forbes List"
In its first-ever list of the world's most powerful people, Forbes has ranked President Barack Obama No. 1, ahead of such luminaries as Pope Benedict XVI (No. 11), Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (No. 17) and Oprah Winfrey (No. 45). The nation's first African American president edged out China president Jintao Hu at No. 2, Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin (No. 3), Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke (No. 4) and Google founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page (No. 5). Forbes held its list to 67 "based on the conceit that one can reduce the world's 6.7 billion people to the one in every 100 million that matter."Its criteria consisted of: the number of people one influences; one's ability to project power beyond one's immediate sphere of influence; control of or access to significant financial resources; and how actively one wields power.News Corp. chief Robert Murdoch is No. 7. Bill Gates, the richest man in the world, is No. 10. The list even includes a few of the more notorious drug traffickers, terrorists and other assorted outlaws. Osama bin Laden, for example, is No. 37.The entire list can be found at www.forbes.com/power
posted by hot1063.com at 11:24am | link
"Flavor Flav Owes The Feds Some Loot"
Flavor Flav is the latest to get behind on paying his taxes. According to The Detroit News the 50-year-old Flav founding member of Public Enemy,real name William Drayton is delinquent on his taxes, owing $183,000, states public records.A lien was filed against Flav back in December by the State of California.Flavor Flav who has starred in several seasons of VH1's reality show "Flavor of Love "could not be reached for comment.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:14am | link
November 12, 2009
"Mike Tyson And Paprazzo Get Into It At LA Airport"
Mike Tyson and a photographer made citizen's arrests on one another after getting into a scuffle Wednesday at Los Angeles International Airport, police say. At 4:30 p.m., the former boxing champ, 43, was passing through LAX from Europe en route to Las Vegas when a celebrity photographer began taking his picture at the United Airlines terminal, according to a olice official. "The two men got into a scuffle, and it's alleged that Tyson hit the photographer once in the face with one hand, causing him to fall to the ground,The photographer sustained a laceration to the forehead, and was taken to a local hospital." Officers arrived on the scene and detained Tyson, who was booked at a nearby LAPD station and held on $20,000 bail, according to police records. Tyson was reportedly traveling with his wife and 10-month-old baby. "Mr. Tyson did absolutely nothing wrong, he was the victim in this case," said his attorney, Richard Schonfeld,he went on to say "We look forward to vindicating him and pursuing his rights."
posted by hot1063.com at 11:11am | link
"Halle Berry To Host PBS Documentary"
Dubbed “For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots, the two part, four-hour documentary will give an intimate look at the lives, times, and struggles of America's Black servicemen since the genesis of our nation. Letters, speeches, diaries, and sources were used to unearth the stories of America's most brave, yet forgotten, citizens with historical accounts spanning from the Revolutionary War to the current Middle Eastern conflicts.“Our goal is to raise public consciousness about this extraordinary and little-known aspect of our nation's history,” said Frank Martin, producer, director, and co-writer of the film.Other stars involved in the project include Mel Gibson, Morgan Freeman, Danny Glover, Jeffrey Wright, Susan Sarandon, and John Amos.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:09am | link
"Sosa Speaks About His Change In Skin Color"
Sammy Sosa continues to call his sudden loss of melanin a byproduct of the new European cream he's using for his skin. In a Spanish interview Tuesday with Univision reporter Tony Dandrades, Sosa was asked if he's trying to be like Michael Jackson, who suffered from the skin condition vitiligo."Not at all, I respect him very much," said Sosa, who gave the interview at his Miami penthouse apartment on Monday. "I'm not a racist. I'm not like that. I'm just a happy person."Photographs of the 1998 NL MVP during a recent appearance at the Latin Grammys in Las Vegas showed his facial skin tone to be almost white. Sosa reiterated that his new skin regimen caused his pigment to lighten."I use a cream to keep my skin smooth and soft. I apply it before I go to bed. When I was playing for Chicago all those years, I was in the sun a lot for 1 o'clock games," said Sosa, who turns 41 today. "The flashes (from the cameras) also made my skin look lighter. I'm surprised with the controversy this has caused."Sosa, who would not tell Dandrades the name of the cream he uses, did say that it is European and that he is in negotiations to market the product. He added that he wears colored contact lenses because he wanted to "try something different. I'm not trying to be superficial."
posted by hot1063.com at 11:01am | link
"Whitney Houston To Perform And Receive An Award At The AMA's"
The American Music Awards has booked Whitney Houston to both perform and receive the honorary International Artist Award during the ceremony airing Nov. 22 on ABC. Houston will sing "I Didn't Know My Own Strength" from her latest album, "I Look to You." The performance will be her first time singing at the awards show in a decade. "We're honored to have Whitney Houston back on the AMA stage after ten years," producer Larry Klein says. "She has won the most AMAs of any female artist in history and is without a doubt an international superstar." The International Artist Award has been given out sporadically in the 36-year history of the awards and recognizes artists who "have gone beyond the borders of their own country to be acknowledged for their superstar status around the globe." Past recipients include Michael Jackson, Led Zeppelin, Rod Stewart, the Bee Gees, Madonna, Beyonce and Aerosmith.
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November 11, 2009
"Shaunie O Neal Files For Separation"
According to reports "Shaunie filed legal papers in L.A., even though the couple lives in Florida. The petition says although Shaunie is filing for legal separation, she intends to file for divorce. She lists 'irreconciliable differences' as the reason for separation."A website says Shaunie pulled her kids out of school in Florida several days ago and they are with her now in L.A. They say the date of separation is listed as 11-9-09.They also answered the question you're probably asking. Why would Shaunie cross the county to file in LA?Their answer: A spouse generally does a lot better in the spousal support department here in California.The site says her lawyer told them:"Shaunie is living in California now, but she won't say how long she's been here. She claims in her papers to be a resident of L.A. Sources tell us Mrs. O'Neal is asking for both spousal and child support -- though she did not specify an amount for either. The O'Neals have four children together: Shareef, 9, Amirah, 7, Shaqir, 6, and Me'Arah, 3. From previous relationships, Shaq has a daughter, Taahirah, and Shaunie has a son, Myles.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:13am | link
"Omarosa And The Donald Linking Up For New Reality Show"
Reality TV star-turned-divinity school student Omarosa is reteaming with Donald Trump, the man who made her famous, to produce a new unscripted series for cable network TV One. The producer and host of NBC's "Apprentice" franchise has tapped his season one villainess for "Omarosa's Ultimate Merger," a reality show that follows her attempt to choose a mate from a pool of 12 bachelors. The men will compete in a series of challenges designed to test both relationship and business skills. One suitor will be eliminated each week until she makes her final choice."Omarosa's Ultimate Merger" is being shot in Las Vegas at the Trump Intl. Hotel and Tower. The Donald will also make cameos from time to time offering advice to Omarosa.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:08am | link
"Jenifer Lopez Succeeds In Getting Tape Blocked"
Jennifer Lopez emerged victorious Monday in her effort to block distribution of her ex-husband's proposed movie in which she apparently is shown in compromising positions.Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge James C. Chalfant issued a temporary restraining order halting forward progress of "The J.Lo and Ojani Noa Story."As previously reported, Lopez sued Noa on Friday for $10 million, claiming he breached a prior confidentiality agreement by intending to sell a movie containing hours of home video footage, including some showing Lopez in sexual situations during their 1997 honeymoon.The suit also claims invasion of privacy by "public disclosure of private facts which would be offensive and objectionable to a reasonable person and which is not of legitimate public concern."Lopez also sued Ed Meyer, Noa's manager and producer of the proposed movie. Meyer's attorney, Frank Sanes Jr., unsuccessfully argued in court that his client was not bound by Noa's confidentiality agreement and shouldn't be subject to the restraining order.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:05am | link
"Tracy Morgan's Show Had Some People Walking Out"
Tracy Morgan's stand-up gig at New York's Carnegie Hall on Friday night left some audience members disgusted and unwilling to stick it out to the bitter the end. The "30 Rock" star was performing as part of the New York Comedy Festival when he launched into a litany of jokes that apparently crossed the line with several folks in the crowd."There was a continuous flow of people getting up and leaving throughout the show," one witness told the paper.Much of the discomfort came during a segment about the First Family. Morgan also took jabs at drugs, pornography and homosexuality (saying it’s “a choice,” which drew gasps). But not all of the audience members were offended. Spike Lee, John Singleton and “Rock” co-star Jane Krakowski were all in the crowd — and gave a standing ovation.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:00am | link
"DMX Owes The IRS And Others Some Loot"
DMX’s troubles with the IRS recently hit the Internet, revealing the rapper owes over $1.5 million dollars in back taxes. The Detroit News reports that the state of New York filed a lien against DMX and his wife Tashera on January 2, and another for $8,343 from March 2006. The rapper also owes the New York State Tax Commission $44,357 and $370,460 and liens were filed against the couple in 2005 and 2006 to collect the monies owed.DMX also owes the IRS income earned in Arizona from 2002, 2003 and 2005, totaling $663,553 dollars. A lien was filed against the rapper in September of 2007 to collect the delinquent funds. DMX is the latest rapper run afoul of the IRS. Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, MC Hammer and Method Man have all been sued by the IRS for delinquent taxes.
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November 10, 2009
"J-lo's Suing Her Ex"
Jennifer Lopez is suing her first husband for his planned tell-all movie and intimate home videos. The multi-hyphenated star claims Ojani Noa's plan to release a film is a direct violation of a confidentiality agreement they signed in the past.Ojani, who married the "Jenny From the Block" star in 1997 and divorced after less than a year, is planning to release a film titled "How I Married Jennifer Lopez: The JLO and Ojani Noa Story" and a documentary containing over 11 hours of previously unseen home video footage of them together.The footage apparently features Lopez in nude and in sexual situations. According to the documents obtained by TMZ, Lopez's attorney claims he got a letter from a producer working with the ex-husband who stated that he had "entered into a contractual agreement" with TMZ for the "exclusive rights" to the home movies.TMZ denies this. Lopez is suing Noa for breach of contract and invasion of her privacy. She is seeking $10 million and wants a judge to forbid the sale of the movie or footage. In 2006, she also filed a lawsuit against Noa to prevent his plans of publishing a memoir about her. He was ordered to pay over $500,000 for trying to publish the tell-all book. The Latina beauty married backup dancer Cris Judd in 2001 and divorced in 2003. She is now married to singer Marc Anthony, with whom she has a twin girl and boy, born February 2008.
posted by hot1063.com at 10:37am | link
"More Details On Kat William's Arrest And His Lawyer Speaks"
Katt Williams allegedly carried a crowbar when he entered an Atlanta-area home and made off with $3,555 in jewelry and collectable coins, according to police who spoke to the Associated Press about the comedian's arrest on Sunday.However, a lawyer for the self-proclaimed pimp says his client is completely innocent of burglary and criminal trespassing charges stemming from accusations that he broke into someone's home.The 38-year-old remained at the Coweta County jail Monday after a judge set bond at more than $41,000 during a court hearing.According to Katt's lawyer William Briggs, Williams was in Georgia shooting a movie and staying at the property of the movie's producer, Barry Hankerson. Briggs said that Williams was involved in a dispute with one of Hankerson's employees who lives in the guesthouse, and the employee called the cops and reported a faux burglary. Briggs adds Katt had "full permission" to be on the property and has been staying there for the last three weeks.
posted by hot1063.com at 10:32am | link
"Coolio To Takes X's Place In The Ring"
As reported earler DMX has reportedly backed out of his upcoming December celebrity boxing match, when the promotion company refused to fix the fight so he'd win. Thunder Promotions has found a replacement to step in ... another rapper by the name of Coolio. According to reports, Coolio has signed on to replace X for the upcoming December 12th match in Alabama, and has been much easier to deal with. "He is going to take this seriously," the company stated. DMX had previously agreed to fight actor Eric Martinez, but is now out of the mix, says reports. Thunder Promotions is said to be preparing a lawsuit against X for breach of contract.
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"Lawrence Taylor Arrested"
We heard that former NFL linebacker Lawrence Taylor was arrested in Miami Sunday morning for allegedly crashing his vehicle into a van and immediately taking off. According to Miami-Dade County jail records, the one-time New York Giants star was charged Sunday with leaving the scene of an accident with property damage, a second-degree misdemeanor. He was released on $500 bond later that night. A crash report obtained by a popular website shows that Taylor, 50, rammed his Escalade into a 1984 Ford van two separate times before driving off. Taylor told police he was aware of a collision, but thought it was just with a guardrail. However, the crash report indicates that he never even touched the guardrail. A diagram of the accident shows Taylor attempted to change lanes -- and instead drove into a van twice, causing it to hit the barrier four times before coming to a stop on the opposite side of the freeway. Police said Taylor then drove away from the scene.The former athlete and "Dancing with the Stars" contestant showed no sign of drug of alcohol abuse when they located him in a nearby parking lot, police stated.
posted by hot1063.com at 10:26am | link
"Sheneneh And Wanda The Movie Gets The Green Light"
It started as a comedy sketch on the "BET Awards," but by popular demand, a movie will be produced starring the characters Sheneneh from "Martin" and Wanda from "In Living Single." Screen Gems has acquired "Sheneneh and Wanda," starring Jamie Foxx and Martin Lawrence in the female characters they developed for their respective television shows.Foxx will write the script and he and Martin will produce together through Foxx's Foxxhole and Lawrence's Runteldat production banners, reports Variety.The project originated as a parody of a movie trailer for a film called "Skank Robbers," which Foxx and Lawrence made for the BET Awards. [Watch clip below.] The reaction was strong enough that the duo decided to turn the concept into a real film. In the comedy, Sheneneh and Wanda are modern day independent women trying to make it on their own, one bank robbery at a time.
posted by hot1063.com at 10:23am | link
November 09, 2009
"Katt Williams Arrested"
Comedian Katt Williams has been jailed in Georgia on charges of burglary and criminal trespassing.A deputy at the jail in Coweta County, southwest of Atlanta, confirmed Williams was being held there and that a magistrate was expected to set bond at an arraignment Monday afternoon. The deputy did not have access to a police report to provide more details. Williams' real name is Micah Williams. He's known for his appearances on BET and HBO, including an HBO special, "Katt Williams: Pimp Chronicles Part 1," which was shot in Atlanta.He also had roles in the movies "Friday After Next" and "Norbit."
posted by hot1063.com at 10:58am | link
"Oprah Not Moving Yet"
Oprah Winfrey has yet to decide on a possible move of her syndicated talk show to cable's forthcoming Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), her production company said Thursday. Responding to a report that "The Oprah Winfrey Show" would move from syndicated television to OWN in mid-2011, Winfrey's production company Harpo Inc. said the TV star would make an announcement by the end of the year. "She has not made a decision yet. As she has previously stated, she'll be making an announcement before the end of the year," Harpo spokesman Don Halcombe said. As previously reported, entertainment blogger Nikki Finke wrote in a report on Thursday that Winfrey would end the Chicago-based talk show when her current syndication deal runs out at the end of the 2010-11 TV season, and move it to Los Angeles-based OWN as soon as mid 2011. Such a move would hit CBS Corp's CBS Television Distribution arm, which syndicates the show, and Walt Disney Co's ABC's owned and operated TV stations which broadcast the daytime program. "We're obviously in constant conversation with Oprah. She's a legend and one of the great assets we have," CBS CEO Les Moonves told reporters in an earnings conference call, adding that CBS was hopeful of keeping her.CBS released a statement saying that nothing had changed. "The decision is Oprah's to make. As we have stated repeatedly, we love Oprah and if she wants to continue her show then we want to continue to be in business with her."
posted by hot1063.com at 10:50am | link
"Its Official,The Raymonds Are No More"
The marriage of Usher and Tameka Raymond is officially over. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Bensonetta Tipton Lane issued a final decree in the divorce case Wednesday, according to court documents reported by The Associated Press.Usher, 31, filed for divorce on June 12 – claiming at the time that he and Tameka had been separated since July 2008. He said there was "no reasonable hope of reconciliation" and the marriage was "irretrievably broken."Tameka, however, disputed Usher's claim that the couple had been separated since July 2008. She said in court documents filed June 29 that she "had every reason to believe her marriage was intact" and that the two were "intimately together as husband and wife as recently as June 6."
posted by hot1063.com at 10:46am | link
"Morgan Freeman Settles Lawsuit From Crash"
Morgan Freeman has settled the negligence lawsuit filed against him by his passenger during the rollover crash in Mississippi last year. The 72-year-old Academy Award winner was sued by Demaris Meyer in February, claiming he drank alcohol before getting behind the wheel, which led to their crash in the Mississippi Delta in August 2008.Meyer sued for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, permanent disability and property damage.Freeman, who offered to drive her home following a party that time, denied the allegations, saying she was "comparatively negligent." A court date was set for August 2010.However, Mississippi's Clarion Ledger reports that the two parties have settled the lawsuit. Terms were undisclosed
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November 06, 2009
"If You're Heading To The Movies This Weekend"
Here's Whats Opening Nationwide
The Box,Cameron Diaz and James Marsden co-star in this remake of "Button, Button" the Twilight Zone episode about a cash-strapped couple agonizing over whether to keep an anonymous gift of a million dollars which, if accepted, will simultaneously cause the death of a perfect stranger. Cast includes Frank Langella, James Rebhorn and Gillian Jacobs.
A Christmas Carol Disney version of the Charles Dickens classic about a miserly, cold-hearted curmudgeon who has to experience an epiphany in order to be able to appreciate the holiday season. With voice work by Jim Carrey Bob Hoskins, Colin Firth, Robin Wright Penn, Gary Oldman and Fionnula Flanagan.
The Fourth Kind sci-fi thriller revolving around a curious psychologist investigating the 40-year pattern of mysterious disappearances from a tiny Alaskan town suggesting abduction by UFOs.Starring Milla Jovovich with Will Patton, Elias Koteas and Corey Johnson.
The Men Who Stare at Goats, screen adaptation of the Jon Ronson best seller about a reporter covering the War in Iraq who stumbles upon the story of a lifetime when he meets a special forces agent who claims to be a member of a top secret psychic unit. Starring Ewan McGregor and George Clooney. Supporting cast includes Kevin Spacey, Jeff Bridges and Stephen Root.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:12am | link
"Low Ticket Sales For Chris Breezy's Tour"
Tickets for Chris Brown's "Fan Appreciation" tour haven't been as brisk as his camp would have liked. The trek is scheduled to kick off next week and none of the intimate venues "are even close to sold out," according to the New York Daily News. "In fact, anyone who's interested can still purchase up to 50 tickets at a time for Brown's opening night" at the House of Blues in Houston on Nov. 14."This is definitely not the outcome [Chris' label] Jive Records hoped for," says an industry exec, adding that the poor ticket sales are surely a result of Brown's now-infamous altercation with Rihanna in February. "Chris lost a lot of fans after he assaulted Rihanna. And after that whole scandal, he's not exactly kid-friendly. What parent would buy their children tickets to his concert?"Brown's agent, meanwhile, says he's not worried about the sluggish sales. "Dates are expected to sell out," insists the rep, "and given the economic climate, ticket sales are doing very well."But another industry insider says the tour may be premature, considering Brown's "Graffiti" album doesn't drop until Dec. 8. "Had this tour fallen on the heels of a smash album, compared to his climbing single 'I Can Transform Ya,' ticket counts might have been better," says the source. That logic may explain why the release of "Graffiti" has been pushed up a week - it was originally slated to drop on Dec. 15, which is the date of his last tour stop at the Nokia Theater in New York."This may be Jive's way of boosting Chris' head count for the Manhattan show," says the music insider. "The turnout at Nokia is pretty crucial. If he can get a big crowd in New York City, it'll be a good sign that he can regain control of his career."
posted by hot1063.com at 10:42am | link
"Khloe K's Ex Speaks"
NBA star Rashad McCants says there was nothing real about his stint on former girlfriend Khloe Kardashian’s reality show. The shooting guard said Khloe and sister Kourtney, who claimed he cheated on Khloe, “made the whole thing up.” McCants said a “Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami” episode — where they were seen hacking into McCants’ voice mail and listening to suggestive phone messages apparently left for him by a female fan — was staged. He said the curvy sisters did not have his current phone number and he and Khloe “had already called it quits” in January, before the segment was even taped. Meanwhile, Khloe wasted no time finding herself another NBA star to play ball — she wed the LA Lakers’ Lamar Odom in September, after a month long romance. Not surprisingly, the reality show cameras caught every moment.
posted by hot1063.com at 10:39am | link
"DMX Jumps Out Of Boxing Match"
DMX’s career as a boxer has ended before it even began, as the rapper has pulled out of an upcoming boxing match, according to reports.DMX was scheduled to square off against New Mexico based fighter Eric Martinez on December 12 in Alabama, during an event sponsored by Thunder Promotions. One source said DMX pulled out of the fight because his safety could not be guaranteed, while another claimed that the rapper backed out because Thunder Promotions refused his request to "fix" the fight. Sources stated that Thunder Promotions may pursue legal action against DMX. In the meantime another, a variety of popular rappers have been contacted to stand up to Eric Martinez during the fight and that a replacement for DMX could be announced as early as next week.
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November 05, 2009
"Chris Brown Speaks Again"
While his ex opens up via Good Morning America, 20/20 and Glamour Magazine, Chris Brown will also be opening up, via an interview special with MTV on Friday, dubbed "Chris Brown: The Interview".In the interview, MTV says Chris will discuss topics such as: What caused the singer to lash out against his former girlfriend in the first place? Why has he tweeted fan-made photo galleries of the two of them and released music inspired by her? What does he think about, nine months later, when he recalls that fateful night? And, of course, what happened that February night that became the talk of the past several months."My thoughts [when I look back on it now] is like, 'Why did it happen?' " Chris Brown tells MTV in hour-long, one-on-one interview with news correspondent, Sway. "Like, 'What was I thinking? What is wrong with you?' That's what I'm thinking with myself. That's what my thoughts are, basically, now."It's like, 'How do we get past it? How do you, Chris' -- talking to myself -- 'how do you go from point A to point B? How do you learn from your mistakes, turn it into a positive and help other people with the situation, and at the end of the day become the person that you want to be?' "The full interview will air on MTV on Friday (November 6) at 6 p.m. ET/PT.In Other Chris Breezy news,his third album Graffiti has moved up its release date one week, from Dec. 15 to Dec. 8, his label Jive Records has announced, accord ing to from reports Billboard.com. No reason was given for the change in release date.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:10am | link
"Mariah Carey Offers Her Comments On Rihanna And Other Things"
In an interview last night on CNN's Larry King Live, when asked how she reacted to the Rihanna news, Carey, 40, responds, "I was very sequestered, as you know, when I first started out ... I wasn't really allowed out of the house, so I can't imagine what she went through." Yet when pressed if she had ever personally been the victim of abuse, Carey – who married singer Nick Cannon, 29, last year – does admit to painful episodes in a previous relationship. "Emotionally, mentally, in other ways ... It's scary," she says. "You know, I just think you get into a situation and you feel locked in. If your situation is similar to one of the situations I've been in – which I won't harp on – for me, to really get out, it was difficult because there was a connection that was not only a marriage but a business thing, where the person was in control of my life." In the interview, Carey also shoots down rumors that she's pregnant, telling King, "It would be the happiest thing in my life, but what I'm saying is right now with this movie [Precious] coming out, with the next few singles from the album and those things that I'm doing, I need to focus on that, because I cannot do the having-a-child thing halfway."
posted by hot1063.com at 11:07am | link
"Janet Jackson To Do Interview With Robin Roberts"
ABC is expected to announce today that "Good Morning America" host Robin Roberts will interview Janet Jackson for a special to air on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 10 p.m.The singer will likely spend much of the hour talking about her late brother, Michael, Variety reported Wednesday.News of Jackson's forthcoming primetime special comes just in time for the release of a hits collection disc titled "Number Ones". Due in stores this month, the collection features her latest single "Make Me" and fan favorites like "Feedback" and "What's It Gonna Be?".
posted by hot1063.com at 11:03am | link
"Whitney's Heading To Russia To Kickoff Her Tour"
Whitney Houston will spend part of the holiday season in Russia headlining a pair of concerts that will launch a tour of Europe and Asia, the Russian Entertainment Academy announced Tuesday. The singer's official website lists the two engagements on Dec. 9 at the Olympisky Stadium in Moscow, and Dec. 12 at the Ice Palace in St. Petersburg. The concerts will be Whitney's first since the Aug. 31 release of her first studio recording in seven years, "I Look to You." The Europe-Asia dates represent the first tour for Houston in 11 years, according to the singer's reps.
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November 04, 2009
"JD And Da Brat Hit With Lawsuit"
So So Def CEO Jermaine Dupri and longtime associate Da Brat have been hit with a lawsuit over an assault that occurred in Jermaine Dupri's Atlanta club, Studio 72. Shayla Stevens, a former Atlanta Falcons and model, filed a civil lawsuit in Fulton County Superior Court, claiming Da Brat struck her in the face with a bottle, causing serious injuries. The lawsuit claims Da Brat, born Shawntae Harris, has a criminal record and violent past record of assaulting other women.Stevens was an employee at Dupri's Studio 72 nightspot, located just outside of Atlanta. Stevens lawsuit claims Dupri, a promoter named Joseph London and security personnel failed to protect her from Da Brat during an altercation at a Halloween party October of 2007.Da Brat struck Stevens with a bottle of rum, causing permanent scars and nerve damage to Stevens' face.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:14am | link
"Shyne Speaks"
On Monday in Belize, Shyne made his first public appearance since being deported to his native country last week. The former Bad Boy rapper had been detained by immigration officials for nearly four weeks after serving close to nine years in prison for his involvement in 1999's Club New York shooting, for which Diddy also stood trial but was acquitted. The press conference was held at the high school Shyne attended briefly in 1993, Wesley College in Belize City, where he spoke to students as well as reporters, according to 7NewsBelize.com and footage of the appearance that has hit the Internet. Shyne, who changed his name from Jamal Barrow to Moses Michael Leviy while in prison, said that he did not convert to Judaism, as has been reported, but was inspired by Biblical figures. "In life, you are what you are and this is what I am," he said. "I don't want to be like Michael Jordan. I want to be like Moses or King David or King Solomon. Those are the guys I aspire to be like. I didn't want to be like the kingpin on my block; I wanted to be like the guy who parted the sea, that's why I chose that name." Shyne also said he's returning to music and he will not allow his messages to be watered down. "I make music about life," he said. "One of the greatest musicians was Bob Marley. There was nothing misogynistic about him. But his music, he talked about some harsh realities some time. He was tough. I would like to make that type of contribution, that kind of Marvin Gaye contribution, you dig? But at the same time we curse, at the same time life is violent, life is troublesome sometimes — so don't expect my music to be sanitized. I am just going to talk about what's going on in the world."
posted by hot1063.com at 11:12am | link
"Game's Album Pushed Back"
An Interscope Records representative confirmed that The Game’s fourth solo offering The R.E.D. Album has been postponed. According to reports a new release date has yet to be chosen for the project, which was due out December 8, 2009. Game made the announcement early Tuesday afternoon (November 3) via his Twitter page, where he has been actively promoting the project since early October. “Album is Officially pushed back, says Interscope so that I can finish wit Dre without having to rush him, myself or the album. Think R.E.D,” the L.A. rapper Tweeted. He had warned followers of the possibility of a changed date on Friday (October 30), when he advised them not “be to fast to lock in [his] Dec. 8 release date.”
posted by hot1063.com at 11:10am | link
"Mary J Blige To Sing The National Anthem"
Friend of the neighborhood Mary J Blige has been tapped to perform the national anthem at Wednesday's World Series game. According to Major League Baseball Ms.Blige will perform The Star Spangled Banner" before game six of the series Wednesday.Blige joins John Legend and Alanis Morisette, who have also performed the national anthem during the World Series.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:02am | link
November 03, 2009
"Rihanna Finally Speaks And Speaks Some More"
The singer is set to speak about the February assault for the first time on Friday (November 6) in an interview wih "Good Morning America", and then later that night on "20/20."She has also spoke via her upcoming “Woman Of The Year” feature with Glamour Magazine, she speaks on her “bruised photo” leak as well as offers up advice to young women. “I felt like I went to bed as Rihanna and woke up as Britney Spears“. Here are a few excerpts:
Rihanna on the Photo Leak
It was humiliating; that is not a photo you would show to anybody. I felt completely taken advantage of. I felt like people were making it into a fun topic on the Internet, and it’s my life. I was disappointed, especially when I found out the photo was [supposedly leaked by] two women.
Rihanna’s message to young women
Domestic violence is a big secret. No kid goes around and lets people know their parents fight. Teenage girls can’t tell their parents that their boyfriend beat them up. You don’t dare let your neighbor know that you fight. It’s one of the things we [women] will hide, because it’s embarrassing. My story was broadcast all over the world for people to see, and they have followed every step of my recovery. The positive thing that has come out of my situation is that people can learn from that. I want to give as much insight as I can to young women, because I feel like I represent a voice that really isn’t heard. Now I can help speak for those women.
I hope I find love in the next 10 years—that will be pretty annoying if I am 31 and still have never been in love! But yeah, I’d like to be in a great place in both my personal life and my career. I still want to be doing what I love. Whatever that is in 10 years, I don’t know.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:07am | link
"Nas Attempts To put The Brakes On Those Checks"
Despite making public appearances together in the past month, Queens rapper Nas’ divorce from his estranged wife R&B singer Kelis continues on. According to reports, Nas's lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan filed court papers yesterday (November 2), seeking to block Kelis’ request for $72,728 a month in spousal support. Nas had been ordered to pay Kelis $44,000 in child support payments in addition to a one-time payment of $45,000 to pay Rogers' attorney fees and for a forensic accountant.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:02am | link
"Morgan Freeman Takes Another Comedic Movie Role"
Morgan Freeman has been tapped to star in and executive produce an untitled comedy feature for Warner Bros, previously dubbed "Dirty Old Men." The project follows an aging playboy who finally meets the love of his life, while his best friend and wingman of 40 years (Freeman) does everything to break up the new couple. The film is similar in tone to "Wedding Crashers" and "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," according to the Hollywood Reporter. The studio is hoping to reteam Freeman with Jack Nicholson; the pair starred in Warners' 2007 hit comedy "The Bucket List." Nicholson is not attached to the project but is aware of it.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:01am | link
"Serena Williams Rakes In $6.5 Million And Breaks A Record"
Serena Williams has set the record for single-season prize money in women's tennis by topping $6.5 million in 2009, reports the Associated Press. Williams broke the WTA mark of slightly under $5.5 million, earned by Justine Henin in 2007.Serena won the season-ending tour championships Sunday, beating older sister Venus in the final, and ends the year ranked No. 1. The younger Williams also won the Australian Open and Wimbledon in 2009.
posted by hot1063.com at 10:59am | link
"$5.6 Mil Will Get You Whitneys New Jersey Mansion"
Whitney Houston has placed her New Jersey home on the market for $5.6 million – a steal, considering it's less than half of its assessed value, according to People.com.The five-bedroom, 12,561-sq.-ft. Menham, N.J., home is described by the real-estate Web site where it's listed as modern-styled home full of natural light and containing "circular-themed interior spaces," as well as a four-car garage, three fireplaces, walk-in closets, a bar and skylights and floor-to-ceiling windows.It's also the house where she married her ex-husband Bobby Brown. The couple divorced in 2007 after a notoriously abusive relationship.
posted by hot1063.com at 10:58am | link
November 02, 2009
"Before I Self Destruct Release Date Moved Up"
50 Cent has announced plans to move his long-anticipated Before I Self Destruct album a week earlier than expected as a result of an unexpected leak last month. Fifty had this to sy "I'm pushing the record up so the date is [November] 16th," Fif revealed in an interview. "It'll be out on the 16th. I'm expecting it to do good because of the response that I've heard from the web. You know what I mean? It's obvious they didn't expect me to write the things that I wrote on the actual record, but, I don't know why. They're like 'This sh*t is fire.' What are you surprised for, stupid? Even the worst one did 700,000 the first week. It depends on who you're actually asking because you know who I identify with now? The actual aggression of my material is what came across the strongest because they want the hardest sh*t from me, the same things they knock another artist for, for example, like Drake, 'I want this sh*t forever man,' like the singing part is what I like from him, like when Ja [Rule] was doing it, I was like 'This motherf*cker' 'cause the sh*t wasn't good."
posted by hot1063.com at 10:39am | link
"Lil Wayne And Birdman Are Getting Sued"
More legal trouble has emerged for Lil Wayne as the New Orleans hitmaker is being sued by a man who contributed to his joint album with Birdman, Like Father, Like Son.The copyright infringement lawsuit, which was filed Friday (Oct. 30) by Thomas Marasciullo in a Manhattan federal court, claims that Lil Wayne and Birdman’s label, Cash Money Records, arranged for Marasciullo to cut some "'Italian-styled' spoken word recordings" in 2006. The recordings, the suit noted, were later used on four songs on the joint project and five tracks on Birdman’s 2007 release, 5 * Stunna, without pay or permission.According to Marasciullo, several short songs he says he wrote, recorded and copyrighted feature a man's voice delivering mob-movie-flavored repartee. Among the tunes featuring the Florida resident were including "Loyalty" and "Respect."Released in 2006, Like Father, Like Son featured the hit single, “Stuntin’ Like My Daddy,” as well as “Respect.”
posted by hot1063.com at 10:36am | link
"Jay-Z Responds To Beanie Diss"
In a recent press conference in Canada, in support of his Blueprint 3 album, Jay was asked how he felt about Beanie's allegations, to which he explained that he gave the Philly rapper more than enough opportunities to succeed. So, if he didn't, it was his own fault."Beanie Sigel, at the time -- and you can look it up, if you like, let's just be honest -- was driving two Bentleys," Jay told reporters. "I don't know how. It's impossible to drive two cars at one time ... with his momma in the sticks and selling 800,000 records. I don't know what more you can do for somebody."What people choose to do when they attain that type of success ... at some point, you gotta look in the mirror and look at yourself. Beanie Sigel had a record deal, a record label, and a clothing line. Never went platinum, ever. I don't know in the history of rap, is anyone done so much with so little," he continued.According to Jay-Z, for a rapper to be given a deal, a label, and a clothing line without a platinum record, that's unheard of. So, as far as pushing him, if all those things weren't enough, he doesn't know what is."What more can you do for a person? A record deal? That's normal. A record label and a clothing line ... if that's not pushing a person, then sh**," Jay-Z explained.
posted by hot1063.com at 10:30am | link
"Beyonce Special Hits The Small Screen Thanksgiving Night "
Fans and Stans will be able to catch Award-winning singer/songwriter Beyonce in concert and behind the scenes like never before.Teaming up with ABC, Beyonce will premiere a one hour special titled "I AM... Yours," an exclusive look at her life both on and off stage. Highlighting everything from rehearsals to her childhood, fans will be able to see exactly what working with the "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" star is all about as she goes hands on and 'toe to toe' with choreographers, stage directors and other production geniuses behind the "I AM... World Tour".Also featuring performances from Beyonce's four night stint at the Wynn Las Vegas' Encore Theater in Las Vegas, Nevada, "I AM... Yours" airs Thursday, November 26 at 9pm on ABC.
posted by hot1063.com at 10:25am | link
October 30, 2009
"If You're Heading To The Movies This Weekend"
Here's Whats Opening Nationwide
Michael Jackson's This Is Posthumously-produced bio-pic chronicles the Prince of Pop's final days as cobbled from interviews with close friends and colleagues and from footage shot while he rehearsed for his sold-out series of London comeback concerts.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:06am | link
"50 Cent To Hit The Road In Support Of Film Release"
Next month, 50 Cent will hit the road to screen his latest film, "Before I Self Destruct," inspired by the rapper's upcoming album of same name. Both will be released via Shady/Aftermath on Nov. 23. The 90-minute film – written, directed and starring the artist, born Curtis Jackson – is described as a coming of age story about an inner city youth raised by a hardworking single mother. When his dream of becoming a basketball player fails to materialize after his mother is tragically gunned down, Clarence (played by 50) is consumed by revenge and takes up a life of crime in order to support his younger brother.The film is rated R.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:02am | link
"Chris Breezy Not Dating Natalie Nunn"
Chris Brown tweeted his disgust with TMZ.com Wednesday after the gossip site suggested he was "getting pretty close" with Natalie Nunn, a contestant on the next season of Oxygen's reality series "The Bad Girls Club. "Nunn has been out with Brown a couple times in the last few weeks -- most recently at a roller-skating party on October 16th," TMZ reported, adding that her bio for the reality series says she "enjoys cruising in her sugar daddies' expensive cars and painting the town red with her cool celebrity friends."One of the photos featured with the story showed Nunn sitting on Brown's lap. In a tweet, Brown denied that he is dating Nunn, saying, "Tmz..omg.... U guys have nothing better to do. And by the way. I don't mess wit that girl."
posted by hot1063.com at 10:57am | link
"Michael Jackson In The Top Five Of Forbes List"
Michael Jackson is the third highest earning dead celebrity in the past year, despite having been deceased for only four months. According to Forbes magazine, MJ earned $90 million this year, beating long-dead celebrities Elvis Presley (No. 4 with $55 million), John Lennon (No. 7 with $15 million) and Albert Einstein (No. 9 with $10 million).Topping the list was the late designer Yves Saint Laurent ($350 million) and Rodgers & Hammerstein at No. 2 ($235 million).
posted by hot1063.com at 10:56am | link
"Special Deputy Shaq?"
Now that he's in Ohio playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA star Shaquille O'Neal is continuing his off-the-court endeavors in law enforcement via a local gig with the Cuyahoga County sheriff's office. The athlete has applied to become a special deputy, which gives him rights to carry a gun and make arrests but not be a paid, formal employee, according to sheriff's office spokesman John O'Brien. The sheriff has forwarded the application to the state agency that must consider the request to deputize O'Neal. State attorney general's spokeswoman Holly Hollingsworth says that if approved, O'Neal would need 36 hours of police training and would have to take the Ohio police exam. O'Neal previously served roles with law enforcement agencies in Arizona, Virginia and Florida.
posted by hot1063.com at 10:53am | link
October 29, 2009
"Padron Thomas Pleads Guilty"
The man responsible for helping in the 2006 murder of T.I.'s friend and assistant Philant Johnson has confessed his role in the fatal shoot-out. Padron Thomas, 41, pleaded guilty Wednesday to manslaughter, tampering with evidence and five counts of felonious assault. Thomas admitted he was driving a vehicle north on Interstate 75 in a May 3, 2006, incident when his younger brother, Hosea Thomas, fired several shots into vans carrying TI and his friends. The rapper, whose real name is Clifford Harris, wasn't hit but his friend Philant "Big Phil" Johnson was killed and three others wounded. The official sentencing date is Nov. 17 but the judge indicated Wednesday he will impose the 10-year sentence and allow it to run at the same time as Thomas' federal prison sentence. Hosea Thomas was upset he'd been hit in the head with a bottle at a Roselawn party attended by TI and his posse following a concert. Enraged, he got in the vehicle and the brothers chased the rapper's van up the interstate before Hosea Thomas opened fire. Hosea Thomas is eligible for parole in 2074 when he is 100 years old.
posted by hot1063.com at 10:55am | link
"Shyne Is Outta Here!"
Shyne was officially deported to Belize on Wednesday (October 28), taken directly from holding to the airport in New York, where he flew to his home country.According to local outlets, he arrived in Belize around 2:40 p.m. local time on Thursday (October 28), escorted by a U.S. Marshall following his deportation.He was processed by local authorities at the airport, then was welcomed by his father Dean Barrow, Prime Minister of Belize, his mother Imeon Myvett and other members of his family, as well as fans.Shyne's team told media that he would now like to be called Moses Michael Leviy to reflect his conversion to Judaism."Shyne is home. He wants to say how happy he is to be home and to be a free man," said the rapper's uncle, Michael Finnegan, current Minister of Housing. "He would love to have a conversation with the media, but because he was legally advised by Professor Ogletree, he must not speak to the media because he doesn't want to prejudice his situation with the US government or with the Belize government. So he asked me to ask you that he does not want to disrespect you the media, but please to understand what is going on."
posted by hot1063.com at 10:49am | link
"This Is It Earns Some Loot"
Studio estimates out on Wednesday had late-night screenings of "Michael Jackson's This Is It" earning $2.2 million at the North America box office, an amount distributor Sony calls "unprecedented" for a Tuesday in October. By Wednesday afternoon, matinees of the film had doubled Tuesday night's haul, according to Sony.The stars came out for Tuesday evening's big red carpet premiere in Los Angeles. Will Smith, Jennifer Lopez, Paula Abdul, Jennifer Love Hewitt, the Jackson family and Neil Patrick Harris were among the celebs who braved wind gusts up to 36 mph to watch the film at Nokia Live.
posted by hot1063.com at 10:45am | link
"Workers Not Getting Paid On The Brian Mcknight Show"
A contingent of disgruntled employees has emerged at "The Brian McKnight Show."According to reports more than 20 workers have filed non-payment complaints against the McKnight show to the California Labor Board totaling $86,300.Reps for the show say the workers will be paid, but there "was mismanagement in the beginning and since then we have gotten new investors and the show is continuing." "The Brian McKnight Show" premiered Sept. 21 on MyNetworkTV.
posted by hot1063.com at 10:40am | link
October 28, 2009
"Jay-Z Alicia Keys World Series Performance Going Down On Thursday"
Fans will have to wait an extra day to catch Jay-Z and Alicia Keys teaming up for a performance of their Big Apple anthem, "Empire State of Mind," at the World Series. It was announced on Tuesday (October 27) that the duo will now be performing their ode to NYC before the game's first pitch on Thursday instead of Wednesday, as originally planned, when the Yankees play the Phillies in the Series. "The performance was changed due to the forecast for inclement weather for Wednesday, October 28," a joint statement from Jay-Z and Major League Baseball reads. "Staging for the performance could adversely impact the field if it is wet, creating damaged and unsafe playing conditions.
posted by hot1063.com at 10:51am | link
"Braylon Edwards Could Get Six Months In Jail"
Former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards has been charged with misdemeanor assault in connection with a fight outside a Cleveland nightclub, an incident that prompted his trade to the New York Jets. Cleveland city prosecutor Victor Perez filed the charge on Monday, according to reports. It carries a maximum sentence of six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. An arraignment was scheduled for Nov. 17 in Cleveland Municipal Court. Patrick D'Angelo, an attorney for Edwards, said his client will plead not guilty.Edwards is accused of punching promoter Edward Givens, a friend of NBA star LeBron James, following an argument Oct. 5 on the sidewalk outside View Ultralounge & Nightclub on Prospect Avenue. James called Edwards' actions "childish" and presumed the NFL player was jealous of him and his friends.
posted by hot1063.com at 10:50am | link
"First Week Guest Line Up Announced For Lopez Tonight"
George Lopez's talk show "Lopez Tonight" premieres Monday, Nov. 9 at 11 p.m. on TBS with NBA great Kobe Bryant, Ellen DeGeneres and Eva Longoria-Parker of "Desperate Housewives" among the guests for the first week. Additional scheduled guests for the first few weeks include Sandra Bullock, Ray Romano, Jamie Foxx, Jessica Alba, Charlie Sheen, Queen Latifah, Marc Anthony, Ted Danson, Andy Garcia, Larry David, Taylor Lautner, Oscar de la Hoya, Kelly Osbourne, Floyd Mayweather, Eva Mendes, Arsenio Hall and Kathy Griffin, among many others.Additional guests will be announced in the weeks ahead."Lopez Tonight" will air on TBS Monday through Thursday at 11 p.m. (ET/PT). The show comes to TBS from 2.2 Productions, paraMedia Inc. and Telepictures Productions.
posted by hot1063.com at 10:45am | link
"Naomi Campbell Is Getting Sued?"
A cosmetics-marketing company is suing Naomi Campbell for allegedly keeping its cut of the profits earned from a fragrance-licensing agreement.Filed late Monday in New York, the lawsuit says Campbell violated a 1998 contract by leaving Moodform Mission out of a deal made within roughly the past year, reports the Associated Press.It says she stopped paying Moodform Mission its share of proceeds from scents it helped develop. Those include Naomi Campbell, Cat Deluxe and Seductive Elixir. Moodform is seeking unspecified damages from the supermodel, but Campbell's lawyer, Marty Singer, had this to say, the whole thing is "ridiculous and absurd. "The lawsuit is nothing more than a preemptive strike since Moodform knows that my client has substantial claims against Moodform and their principals for millions of dollars for breaching their fiduciary duties among other acts of misconduct.".
posted by hot1063.com at 10:40am | link
"Alicia Keys Pushes Album Release Date Back A Bit"
Alicia Keys was supposed to drop her upcoming "The Element of Freedom" album on World AIDS Day, Dec. 1. But the singer announced Sunday that the release date has been delayed for two weeks.Following a lecture and performance of her latest single "Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart" for New York University students, Keys used her Twitter page to break the news."Luv having the freedom to create beautiful music, so I'm pushing the album back to DEC 15th. So many more amazing songs!!!" she tweeted about the J Records release.
posted by hot1063.com at 10:37am | link
October 27, 2009
"Another Suit Against The Mjac Estate And This Is It Peremier Will Be Webcasted"
We hear that an ex-choreographer who allegedly worked for Michael Jackson has become the latest person to file a creditor's claim against the singer's estate. LaVelle Smith Jr. filed a suit Monday claiming he was employed by the King of Pop over several different stretches in 2008 and 2009. Smith says he's only received partial payment of the $144,500 he is owed. In other Michael Jackson news the highly anticipated Michael Jackson This Is It film will premiere in Los Angeles and fans will be able to enjoy the historical event via webcast.Taking place at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, fans will have the opportunity to watch the red carpet arrivals on Ustream.tv and ThisIsIt-Movie.com beginning at 4:30pm PDT. The U.S. webcast will be by Big boy and Luscious Liz, and viewers will be able to comment on Ustream.tv and ThisIsIt-Movie.com throughout the live coverage. Five additional international hosts will webcast to their respective regions.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:20am | link
"Kid Cudi Speaks About Kanye"
In an interview with MTV he addresses the rumors of Kanye's wereabouts, he considers West to be his friend, his brother and his mentor, so in the wake of Kanye's interruption of Taylor Swift's speech at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, Cudi decided it was time to take on some of the rumors swirling about his friend, too. In particular, the whispers that West has taken refuge in an Indian ashram, or that he's being pressured by those close to him to check into rehab. All that's definitely false. I mean ... rehab for what? Being awesome?" We talk every once in a while. Like I said, he's like a brother to me, I worry just as much as the next person, but when I say Kanye is cool, believe me, Kanye is OK. He's a strong dude. I mean, we've seen him grow from College Dropout to now ... the things he's dealt with, the things he's been through. He's a strong dude."
posted by hot1063.com at 11:18am | link
"Jay-Z And Alicia Keys To Hit The Stage At The World Series"
Jay-Z and Alicia Keys will perform their homage to New York, "Empire State of Mind," to kick off Wednesday's first game of the World Series featuring the rapper's hometown Yankees against defending champs, the Philadelphia Phillies. The song has become an unofficial anthem for the team, and has generated a number of versions featuring altered lyrics that praise the ball club.Jay-Z said he started preparing for tomorrow's performance last week – when the Yankees were just one game away from winning the ALCS."I think it was 3-1, and they had lost that game and made it 3-2. I’m like, 'Man.' I had the truck coming with the stage and all that. I’m like, 'Man, these guys gotta come on,'" Jay told MTV. "We was almost selfish."Following their "Empire State of Mind" performance, Keys will sing the National Anthem.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:17am | link
"J-lo Sends Her Lawyers After Her Ex"
Lawyers for Jennifer Lopez have sent a cease and desist letter to producers of "How I Married Jennifer Lopez: The J-Lo and Ojani Noa Story," a movie chronicling her marriage to Cuban model/waiter Ojani Noa. According to reports, J.Lo's legal camp cited a 2007 court order injunction against writing about Lopez's personal life that was issued to Noa, her first husband, when he was preparing a tell-all book about his ex. Noa and producer Ed Meyer have countered, saying the movie, which begins shooting in February, is "100% parody."Noa, who was married to Lopez from Feb. 1997 until Jan. 1998, has long accused his ex of cheating on him and not giving him a fair divorce settlement."The whole movie is about me coming to this country and getting my dream shut down by somebody who I thought was a good person," Noa, who compares the film's plot to Borat went on to say. "I was in totally in love with her. I gave my soul to her. It wasn't my fault she shared it with three people. I was angry.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:15am | link
October 26, 2009
"Paranormal Activity Scares Its Way To The Top Of The Weekend Box Office"
The low to no budget horror flick finally wide release clawed its way to the top bringing in $22 million this week for the number one spot. So far Paranormal Activity has brought in $62.5 million. Number 2 goes to Saw VI which had the worse opening in the history of the franchise bringing in $14.8 million. Where the Wild Things Are slid to the number 3 spot bringing in another $14.4 million making its 10 day toal $54 million. Law Abiding Citizen can be found at number four this week ,the Jamie Foxx-Gerard Butler action thriller brought in $12.7 million over the weekend making its 10 day total $40.1 million. Rounding out the top 5 with $11.1 million was Couples Retreat,its 17 day take $78.2 million.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:25am | link
"Kanye Must Do Community Service"
Kanye West has been cleared of criminal charges following a scuffle with a photographer at LAX airport on September 11 of last year (2008). However, the 32-year-old - who was not in court - must complete 50 hours of community service, an LA City Attorney's Office spokesman said.West had pleaded not guilty to charges of assault, theft and vandalism.He and his manager, Don Crawley, were arrested after apparently breaking a photographer's camera flash. A video shot by the gossip website TMZ appeared to show West smashing the camera while inside the airport terminal.
posted by hot1063.com at 10:45am | link
"Cash Money Records Issues Statement"
Ronald "Slim" Williams and Bryan "Baby" Williams, Cash Money Records CEOs are standing behind their artist Lil Wayne after the rapper pled guilty to gun possession Thursday in New York City. He's been with the brothers for more than 15 years now, and they consider him not just an act on the roster, but family. In fact, both Baby and Slim appeared alongside Wayne in court on Thursday. "The Cash Money family will continue to support our artist and friend Lil Wayne in his current court case," the Williams brothers said in a joint statement. "We have worked with Wayne since he was a teenager, and have seen him grow into one of the world's most successful hip-hop artists, with a work ethic that is second to none. Wayne has our love and commitment during this difficult time. We always have and always will stand behind him."Wayne is due for sentencing in February of 2010. At that time he is expected to be sentenced to a year in prison, and will probably serve eight to 10 months, assuming good behavior.
posted by hot1063.com at 10:44am | link
"Whats In a Name,Ask The Game"
We hear that The Game is looking to make a slight alteration to his name.The MC, born Jayceon Terrell Taylor, has removed the "the" from his rap moniker in favor of simply, "Game," according to Web site dubcnn.com. No reason was given for the change.The switch up will reportedly make its debut on Game's next CD, "The R.E.D. Album," featuring Timbaland, Pharrell, Chris Brown, Akon, Diddy, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross and Beanie Sigel.
posted by hot1063.com at 10:42am | link
October 23, 2009
"If You're Heading To The Movies This Weekend"
Here's Whats Opening Nationwide
Amelia,Mira Nair directed this bio-pic about the life of Amelia Earhart (Hilary Swank), the legendary aviation pioneer who disappeared over the Pacific in 1937 while circumnavigating the globe in a twin-engine propeller plane. Cast includes Richard Gere as her husband, Christopher Eccleston as her navigator, Cherry Jones as Eleanor Roosevelt, Ewan McGregor as her lover, Gene Vidal, and William cuddy, as his son, Gore.
Astro Boy an animated sci-fi adventure, narrated by , about a grieving scientist who creates a superhuman replica of his recently-deceased son. The boy robot strikes out on his own after being rejected by his inventor, and is eventually called upon to save the day when the planet is invaded by a race of menacing aliens. Voice cast includes Charlize Theron, Nicolas Cage, Freddie Highmore,Eugene Levy, Samuel L. Jackson, Nathan Lane, Bill Nighy, Kristen Bell and Donald Sutherland.
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant,horror comedy about a teenager who runs away from home in order to join a traveling freak show as a vampire’s protégé. Chris Massoglia,John C. Reilly, with Josh Hutcherson, Salma Hayek, Orlando Jnes, Frankie Faison and Ken Watanabe.
Saw VI This version finds Detective Hoffman the target of a FBI investigation, but that won’t stop him from continuing the murderous mayhem started by Jigsaw. Starring Costas Mandylor, Mark Rolston, Betsy Russell, and Tobin Bell.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:25am | link
"Lil Wayne Pleads Guilty"
Lil Wayne has pled guilty to attempted weapon possession Thursday. The Grammy Award winner apparently struck a deal with prosecutors in exchange for just a year in jail sentence.He was initially booked on one count of criminal weapons possession and one count of criminal possession of a loaded weapon, which carry a minimum of three and a half years in jail.A Manhattan District Attorney's Office spokesperson said that he pled guilty to the charge in exchange for one-year prison sentence.Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Charles Solomon allowed Wayne to remain free on his current $30,000 bond but told him to surrender his passport.
posted by hot1063.com at 10:59am | link
"Tyler Perry Is Taking A Break"
The hard working movie producer, who's been churning out a Tyler Perry's Something-or-Other film every six months while also helming the hit sitcom House of Payne, says that after the Nov. 1 premiere of the gritty indie drama Precious, which he executive-produced, he's taking the rest of the year off. "I just need a break," the barely 40-year-old filmmaker, whose seven family-friendly movies, most of which feature him fat-suited up as sassy matriach Madea, have grossed more than $360 million at the box office after being made for comparably low amounts of cash.Perry's mother is sick, "I've been flying back and forth trying to keep my obligations all over the country and at the same time be by her side," Perry wrote in a message on his website."It is very hard to see her this way, as well as my having to sit ten feet from my father when I do...God is funny; He will make you deal with stuff even when you think you're over it."Perry has spoken publicly about his father being abusive toward his mom, hence the apparent bad blood."I said all of that to say, it may be a while before you hear from me again. I need to take some time away... I thank God for you and, again, thanks for being there and understanding."
posted by hot1063.com at 10:58am | link
"Usher's Divorce Has Not Been Finalized"
Contrary to reports issued earlier this week.According to an Atlanta court official, no signatures or updates to the singer's ongoing divorce proceedings have been made."The case is in the process of going through pre-trial motions,” Fulton County (Georgia) court official Don Plummer tells the Atlanta Journal Constitution. “The case is somewhere between filing for divorce and the final decree by the judge.Earlier this week entertainment source TMZ claimed the divorce has been finalized in Los Angeles however, as reported in June, Usher's divorce papers were originally filed in Fulton County, Georgia. Backing up the Atlanta Journal Constitution's report, a rep for Tameka Foster-Raymond, Usher's estranged wife, says the story reported earlier this week is false and is nothing more than an attempt to promote Usher's album."The divorce is definitely not finalised yet; this is just another publicity stunt to promote his new album. We have seen it all before," the rep told Radar Online.
posted by hot1063.com at 10:56am | link
"Bobby Speaks About His Marriage To Whitney"
In his new tell-all book, Bobby Brown says Whitney Houston wanted to marry him so that she could squash rampant rumors that she was a lesbian."(The marriage) was doomed from the very beginning," Brown writes in "Bobby Brown: The Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing But..." "I think we got married for all the wrong reasons. Now, I realize Whitney had a different agenda than I did when we got married... I believe her agenda was to clean up her image, while mine was to be loved and have children."The media was accusing her of having a bisexual relationship with her assistant, Robin Crawford. Since she was the American Sweetheart and all, that didn't go too well with her image... In Whitney's situation, the only solution was to get married and have kids. That would kill all speculation, whether it was true or not."Brown divorced Houston in 2007 after 14 years of marriage.
posted by hot1063.com at 10:54am | link
October 22, 2009
"Run DMC The Musical In The Works"
Film executive Paula Wagner who left her gig at United Artists,is creating a new original musical with legendary rap group Run-DMC. She had this to say "I feel their story lends itself perfectly to the stage,this project has been a passion of mine for some time and I couldn't be more thrilled to be working with them."Their inspirational rise is a compelling and dramatic journey and Wagner's new Chestnut Ridge Productions will oversee it, according to reports. She says the story of Joseph "Rev Run" Simmons, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels and group member Jason "Jam-Master Jay" Mizell (who was murdered in 2002) will be told in a unique manner. Simmons and McDaniels are reportedly meeting with Wagner this week in New York to observe watch and learn from other musicals currently on Broadway.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:08am | link
"Shyne To Be Deported"
It looks as if Shyne is heading back to his native Belize – and not by choice. The rapper, a New Yorker since age 13, told radio personality Angie Martinez that he expects to be shipped soon to the tiny Central American country, where he was born and lived until moving to Brooklyn and living with his mother and grandmother, who still live in the United States “Shyne is one of the strongest people I know and he’s handling this situation just as I’d expect him to. It must be frustrating for all of his friends and family," said Martinez, according to missinfo.tv. "He served his time, and keeps getting all these different dates and conflicting information. But he’s a soldier, he’s dealing with it.”Shyne, who legally changed his name to Moses Leviy in honor of his Jewish grandmother, was recently freed from prison after serving nearly 10 years for assault and weapons charges.Harvard Professor Charles Ogletree is working on Shyne's behalf with his legal team and they seek a pardon through New York Governor David Patterson. Paterson's first gubernatorial pardon was for rapper Ricky "Slick Rick" Walters, who was convicted in 1991 on attempted murder.
posted by hot1063.com at 11:05am | link
"Kanye Is Not Dead,Fake Story Revealed"
Kanye West did not die in a car accident yesterday, as was tweeted all across Twitter and the Internet late Tuesday and early Wednesday. According to MTV.com, computer security blog Sophos.com tracked the bogus story to hackers who used the rumor to push the false reports to the top of Internet search engine results. By Wednesday morning (Oct. 21), "Kanye West died" (and variations of the phrase) had become one of the most-searched topics on Google Trends.West's girlfriend Amber Rose had to jump on her own Twitter page to set the record straight."This 'RIP Kanye West' topic is not funny and it's NOT TRUE! He has people like myself and his family that love him very much. ... It's in extreme poor taste to have that as a trendy topic. It's totally disrespectful to make up a story like this we're all human ... and we all make mistakes and to say someone died cuz of a mistake is ridiculous. You wouldn't want someone to say that about you."
posted by hot1063.com at 11:01am | link
"Michelle Obama Visits Jay Leno Show Again"
Michelle Obama will beam into "The Jay Leno Show" this Friday via satellite from Washington for the "Ten @ Ten" segment, in which guests answer 10 questions from the host rapid fire style.The First Lady's appearance will mark her second time on Jay's hot seat. She made a visit to "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Oct. 27, exactly one week before becoming First Lady-elect.The big topic during that appearance was the price of her outfit amid controversy surrounding the $180,000 campaign wardrobe worn by GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin."This is a J.Crew ensemble," she told Jay. "We ladies, we know J.Crew."Previous "Ten @ Ten" guests have included Cameron Diaz, Mel Gibson, Tom Cruise, Barney Frank, John McCain and LeBron James.
posted by hot1063.com at 10:57am | link
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