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Baby, baby, where did our love go, or what went
wrong with the publicity stunt? Both sides are
making accusations after the breakup of Eddie Murphy
and Tracey Edmonds. Was Edmonds a gold digger who
refused to sign a prenup? Was Murphy a controlling
jerk who always had to have his way? Eddie Murphy’s
mom, Lillian, is said to be thrilled her son isn’t
marrying that B----! Mrs. Murphy considered Edmonds
a gold-digger who was just after Eddie’s own money.
Reps for Edmonds claim she didn’t need Murphy’s
money. She is a successful film producer and has
produced hit reality shows on the BET network. Was
she using Murphy to advance her own career? Edmonds
says no way! She has her money, courtesy of
ex-husband, Producer Babyface. Edmonds is getting a
hefty alimony from “Face,” and sources say she
didn’t want to give it up risking a marriage with
Murphy. The two claim they will remain friends, but
shortly after releasing their prepared statement,
the accusations started flying. Who was using who?
Close friends of Babyface say he is relieved about
the situation. Yes, he may have to continue paying
alimony, but he was always worried about the well
being of his two young, influential sons by Edmonds.
He wasn’t thrilled with the idea that they would be
living in Murphy’s house. In the meantime, Spice
Girl Mel B is having a good laugh. Murphy put her
through it with their daughter Angel Iris. Mel knows
first hand how he really is.
Our condolences go out to Singer Usher whose father,
Usher Raymond III, died. Usher’s dad died last
weekend.
Congratulations to Actress Ruby Dee. She received
her first Oscar nomination for her role in American
Gangster as Denzel’s mom. At press time, the writers
strike was still going on and the big question is
will The 80th Annual Academy Awards still go on. The
awards show is scheduled for February 24th.
One awards show that will go on is the Grammy
Awards. The 50th Annual Grammy Awards are set for
February 10th. Music biggest night will feature
performances by Beyonce with Tina Turner, Janet
Jackson and maybe a surprise appearance by Whitney
Houston.
Tyler Perry is casting two Oscar winners in his next
production. Kathy Bates and Jennifer Hudson are to
set to team up with Perry for the movie The Family
That Prays. Filming is set to start in March.
Tyler’s latest movie Why Did I Get Married is coming
out on DVD February 12th, and his new movie with
Angela Bassett, Meet The Browns, is coming out in
late March.
Halle Berry is sporting a new ring, but it is not an
engagement ring. Berry is expecting her first child
with model Gabriel Aubry this spring, and he
recently gave her an eternity ring. The ring cost
$10,000, and it’s a Cartier paved diamond platinum
ring. With two failed marriages behind her, Berry
has vowed to never marry again, not even to her baby
daddy.
After a tough 2007 (facing charges of accidentally
killing a woman during a car crash), Brandy is set
to resume her career. Brandy was cleared of any
wrongdoing, and now she is ready to reclaim her
life. She is expected to release a new album this
May.
Jamie Foxx is gearing up for his new reality show on
VH-1. The show, From G’s to Gents, will debut this
spring.
Even though he was basically cleared of any
wrongdoing in the death of Dr. Donda West, Dr. Jan
Adams says his practice has been ruined. An autopsy
revealed that Kanye West’s mom died from heart
disease coupled with complications from plastic
surgery. Dr. West had a tummy tuck, breast reduction
and lipo in a plastic surgery operation in November.
Dr. West died a day later. Dr. Jan has been the
subject of numerous malpractice suits, two D.U.I.
arrests and he is not a board certified plastic
surgeon. Dr. Jan is beginning to speak to the media
about those accusations, but not about Dr. West.
The King legacy lives on. Martin Luther King, III
has revealed that he and his wife of two years are
expecting their first child, a girl, this spring.
Who knew he was married, and why did he keep it a
secret? Apparently, Martin III married his wife
shortly after his mom, Coretta Scott King, died.
Over the past couple of years, the family has had to
deal with the death of their mom and their sister,
Yolanda.
Steve Harvey looks great. The popular actor/comedian
and WDAS morning man recently unveiled his new look,
a chiseled body and shaved head. Pick up the new
issue of JET magazine and check it out.
The new Mariah Carey album, That Chick, is due out
on April 1st. Even though she can sing, Mariah
continues to parade around with no clothes. She only
has a hat covering her private parts on the album
cover.
Queen Latifah looks amazing in her new Jenny Craig
commercials. Latifah is the new spokesperson for the
weight loss product. The new ads started airing this
week. Latifah says it’s not just about losing
weight, it’s about being healthy.
Hot on the heels of his new reality show, Bobby
Brown faces a court hearing on cocaine possession
charges. Brown is set to appear in court on February
19th. Bobby is suspected of having drugs in his
vehicle after being stopped by cops in Massachusetts
late last year. Brown is on the road to becoming a
country music superstar with the new show, Gone
Country on the Country Music channel.
Wesley Snipes has an explanation for his tax
troubles. The Blade star says he tried to pay his
taxes, but he got locked up. Plus, he claims he was
confused on how to file his tax returns. The
prosecution says these are just excuses. He was
trying to defraud the government out of millions of
dollars. If convicted, Snipes could faces up to 16
years in jail.
Has R Kelly found love with an adult? According to
published reports, Kelly has been dating season two
American Idol Contestant Trenyce.
American Idol Judge Paula Abdul will be part of this
year’s Superbowl festivities. Abdul will be
performing a new song, but don’t look for any live
singing. Her vocals will be enhanced.
Drugs did in Ike Turner. An autopsy report claims it
was cocaine overdoes that killed him. The ex-husband
of Tina Turner died late last year at the age of 76.
Reps for the family say Turner’s battle with drugs
was an ongoing struggle.
80’s Pop Star George Michael is ready to tell all.
Michael was best known for his work with the pop
group Wham and his fabulous solo career. When he was
on top of his game, he sold over 80 million records.
Michael, 44, signed a multi-million dollar book
deal, and he is expected to tell everything. What
happened to his career? Drugs and public sex
episodes have lead to his downfall. Michael loves to
smoke weed. He says it keeps him happy and sane.
Michael’s tell all is due in April 2009.
How much does Shaquille O’Neal spend in a month? His
monthly expenses were recently listed as part of his
divorce proceedings, and let’s just say you need big
money to hang with Shaq. Shaq pays $22,000 a month
for maid services and a whopping $1,500 a month for
the cable bill. Think you’re paying too much for
gas? How about $23,000 a month for gas for your line
of cars? And, what about dropping $17,000 a month on
clothes? Apparently, Shaq has a lot of money because
he is willing to give his wife Shaunie. Anything she
wants, as long as she doesn’t write a tell all about
their life together.
Will Smith is in talks with Director Steven
Spielberg to star in a movie about Black Panther
Bobby Seale. Seale was part of the Chicago Seven, a
group of seven radicals who were accused in 1969 of
conspiracy to riot at the 1968 Democratic National
Convention.
Rapper 50 Cent is sporting a new look. 50 Cent has
new teeth, a beautiful set of veneers. Talk about
stepping up your game.
The divorce between Sherri Shepherd and Jeffrey
Tarpley is far from being finalized, but that is not
stopping the popular View host from dating.
Shepherd’s troubles with her husband and his
womanizing have been well documented, and Sherri has
moved on publicly with a new man.
Is Raymone Bain, Michael Jackson’s longtime
publicist, still around? According to sources, Bain
has exited the building and will no longer be
representing the King of Pop.
Congratulations to Singer Tank (Please Don’t Go,
Heartbreaker). He and his dancer girlfriend are the
proud parents of a baby girl.
When Terrence Howard makes his Broadway debut in the
stage production of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, he’s
going to make it a family affair. Howard’s 12-year
old daughter, Heaven, is set to make her acting
debut along with her dad. Cat On A Hot Tin Roof is
directed by Debbie Allen and along with Howard stars
Anika Noni Rose, James Earl Jones and Phylicia
Rashad. The play will run a limited engagement
February 12th through April 13th.
Rocker Lenny Kravitz is ready to get on the bus.
Kravitz is gearing up for his upcoming tour called
The Get On The Bus Love Revolution Tour. His new CD,
It’s Time For A Love Revolution, is due out soon,
and Kravitz is coming to town. Check him out January
29th at the Electric Factory Concert Hall.
Shrek is coming to Broadway. The popular animated
movie is being made into a Broadway musical set to
debut this November.
Puffy is changing his name-for the fifth time. Since
1988, It’s been Puff Daddy, Puffy, P. Diddy and
Diddy. Puffy now wants to be called Sean John. This
is the name of his clothing line. Puffy, Sean,
whatever, will be starring in the ABC movie A Raisin
In The Sun on February 25th.
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UPCOMING TV &
FILM EVENTS
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The United Negro College Fund Evening of Stars
salute to Smokey Robinson airs 4pm, Sunday January
27th on Fox 29. Appearances include Aretha Franklin,
Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and Anita Baker.
Get ready for Sex And The City, the movie. The movie
opens in theatres May 30th.
Martin Lawrence is also gearing up for a busy 2008.
Lawrence has two big movie projects coming out:
College Road Trip with Raven Symone opening in
theatres March 7th and Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins
with Mo’Nique, James Earl Jones which opens in
theatres on February 8th.
BET’s Celebration of Gospel takes place January
27th, 8pm on BET. There will be special appearances
by Patti LaBelle, Kirk Franklin, John Legend, Dr.
Bobby Jones and the top five Sunday Best finalists.
Steve Harvey is hosting.
The 50th Annual Grammy Awards will air February 10th
on CBS.
The 39th Annual NAACP Image Awards air February 14th
on Fox. Stevie Wonder is getting inducted into the
Image Awards Hall of Fame.
The first annual BET Honors will air February 22nd
on BET. Dr. Cornel West, Tyra Banks and Alicia Keys
are among the honorees. Cedric The Entertainer will
be hosting.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductions take place
March 10th. Philly’s own Gamble and Huff will be
inducting into the Hall of Fame with The Ahmet
Ertegun Award.
Mad Money – Queen Latifah, Diana Keaton & Katie
Holmes January 18th.
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins - Martin Lawrence,
Mo’Nique, Nicole Ari Parker and James Earl Jones
opens February 8th.
The ABC movie, Raisin in the Sun, airs Monday,
February 25th. It stars Sean P Diddy Combs, Audra
McDonald, Sanaa Lathan, Phylicia Rashad and John
Stamos.
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UNDERGROUND BUZZ
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Someone needs to tell this up and coming football
star that you can’t turn a ho into a housewife. Will
he come to his senses before it’s too late?
This former Supermodel wants everyone to think she
is lonely and in need of a man. What a farce! She is
far from lonely. Not only does she have a man who is
much older than her, but she rearranged her life to
be closer to him.
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