PATTY JACKSON'S 4-1-1
Week of April 7th, 2008

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Being Bobby Brown: The Truth, The Whole Truth And Nothing But The Truth. Bobby Brown’s much talked about tell all is scheduled for release in June, and he holds nothing back. Bobby claims it was then-wife Whitney Houston who introduced him to cocaine. He says he liked marijuana, but Whitney insisted cocaine gave you a better high. He says she only married him to make the gay rumors go away. Houston was rumored to be having an affair with longtime Assistant Robyn Crawford. Brown says he married Whitney for love. Bobby also talks about his wild love life and his many loves, including Madonna, Holly Robinson Peete, Debbie Morgan (“Angie” from All My Children) and Superhead (video vixen Karrine Steffans). Brown says Steffans was only good for her nickname, and she was a horrible mother. One of the more surprising revelations made from Brown is an affair he had with Janet Jackson. He claims Janet drove him to drink. Reps for Whitney Houston claim she has no comment on the book, and she won’t talk bad about her daughter’s father. Backers of the book have reached out to The Oprah Winfrey Show to get Bobby on the daytime talker.

Who’s going to get the exclusive Jay-Z and Beyonce wedding photos? A bidding war is going on between People and US Weekly for the photos. Beyonce’s dad has the photos, and he’s going for the highest price. Meanwhile, was the Jay-Z-Beyonce nuptials a shotgun wedding? Is Beyonce pregnant? One thing is for sure, the couple had a touching ceremony in front of close family and friends, and they are very much in love.

Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been branded a racist after her recent arrest in London. Campbell spit, hit and hurled racial epitaphs at officers who arrested her. Campbell lost it when she realized one of her bags was missing, and she had to be dragged off an airplane. Campbell has also been banned from British Airways for her behavior. Spokespeople for Campbell insists the incident was blown out of proportion, but Campbell has a reputation for being mean and out of control. British Airways is putting their foot down claiming her behavior is unacceptable.

What’s going on with the Reynolds? Is it really over between Star Jones and Al Reynolds? The two have not been seen in public together for weeks. Al has been spotted partying in Miami. Star was seen vacationing alone on a cruise. Since losing her Court TV gig Star wanted Al to get a job and help with the finances but Al just wants to party and play.

Gospel Sensation Yolanda Adams has turned over her files to the I.R.S. regarding her taxes. Now that she is cooperating the I.R.S., will they stop their investigation?

Tyler Perry is working on his latest film, The Family That Preys with Kathy Bates and Sanaa Lathan. The movie is scheduled to open September 10th. Tyler’s next movie, Madea Goes To Jail, opens in early 2009.

Check out Vanessa Williams on the cover of Ebony magazine. She looks fabulous. Williams talks about her role as “Wilhelmina” on ABC’s Ugly Betty, as well as juggling family and a busy career.

It’s official! Today Show Weatherguy Al Roker will be the new host of the game show Family Feud. The revived show starts in early July.

Ike Turner and James Brown, will these two soul icons ever rest in peace? One of Ike Turner’s ex-wives from the 90’s has filed a claim in court claiming that the Turner Estate owes her money. Meanwhile, associates for James Brown are questioning how he died as they suspect he may have been poisoned. Will an investigation lead authorities to dig up his grave?

Shaq and Shaunie: the friendly divorcees! Apparently, The O’Neal’s are putting the nastiness behind them as they proceed with their divorce. The famous couple split last year amidst allegations of cheating and stolen money. Despite the fact that Shaq has been squiring his new girlfriend around town, he still finds time to spend with Shaunie. Hmmmmmmmmm!

Johnny Depp wants to play “The King of Pop.” Depp, best known for his roles in the movies Edward Scissorhands and Sweeny Todd, says if a movie is made based on the life of Michael Jackson, he wants to play Michael. Depp has come a long way from the days of 21 Jump Street. He would be an interesting choice if he were to be cast.

Spice Girl Mel B is coming back to TV. Mel will be appearing in early May on the 100th episode of Dancing With The Stars. She’s also getting her own show on the TLC network. Mel B is teaming up with Joey Fatone for the new reality show, The Singing Office. Competing groups of employees get together for a singoff. Mel B is also getting into fashion design. She recently unveiled her new clothing line called Catty Couture. The cat theme features lots of leather and leopards.

Actress Jasmine Guy has decided to end her ten-year marriage to Terrence Duckett. Guy and Duckett have a nine-year old daughter, and she has cited irreconcilable differences. Guy has asked the courts to protect her interests. She is not willing to pay alimony to her soon to be ex, and she has listed a number of items she would like to keep. They include her wedding ring, paintings, sculptures, production company, her tax returns, DVD players, pots, pans and toaster. Guy is best known for her role as “Whitley Gilbert” from the TV series A Different World.

Toni Braxton is in good condition after being hospitalized for a heart scare. Braxton has a heart condition which causes a viral inflammation around the heart. Braxton is currently starring in a one woman show in Las Vegas called Toni Braxton Revealed.

Oscar Winner Forest Whitaker is joined by Keanu Reeves, Cedric The Entertainer, Rapper Common and Hugh Laurie (House) for the movie Street Kings, which opens in theatres this weekend.

Since her romance with Usher, Chilli from TLC is having a hard time finding love. She was recently dating CNN News Anchor T.J. Holmes, but that ended. Chilli says the relationship ran its course. She says he was a nice guy but not her type, probably because he was still married.

Flava Flav is turning his attention to acting. Flav has had much success with Public Enemy and VH1’s Flavor of Love and now he wants to follow in the footsteps of his idol, Eddie Murphy. Flav and Murphy were former classmates in junior high. Flav has a new show set to debut on MyNetworkTV. The show Under One Roof debuts on April 16th. Dallas Cowboys Star Terrell Owens will be guest starring on a future episode.

Mariah Carey will serve as a celebrity judge on American Idol on April 15th, the same day her new album, E=MC2, hits stores. The lead single is a song called Touch My Body.

One of the most anticipated movies of the year is Sex and the City, based on the hit HBO series. Word has it the buzz is so hot on this movie that negotiations are already underway for a sequel. Get ready for Sex And The City, the movie. The movie opens in theatres May 30th.

At the movies, it’s Tyler Perry’s Meet The Browns starring Angela Bassett, Rick Fox, Jennifer Lewis, David and Tamala Mann and Tyler Perry. The TBS network has already purchased the broadcast rights for the movie for $8 million. The movie will air on the network in late August 2010.

::::: UPCOMING  TV & FILM EVENTS ::::::

Get ready for Sex And The City, the movie. The movie opens in theatres May 30th.

Singer India.Arie is headed to Broadway. Arie will be starring in the Ntozake Shange classic For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enough. The production originally debuted in 1977. Previews start in July, and it officially opens on Broadway August 2nd. The stage play looks at the experience of being a black woman in America through the eyes of seven characters.

Regina Belle will be releasing her first gospel album this spring. The album, Love Forever Shines, features the lead single God Is Good. Belle is due in Philadelphia on May 13th. She’s doing two appearances, one at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church and the other at Sharon Baptist Church.

Look for a new album from Singer John Legend this summer.

The TV version of A Raisin In The Sun with Sean “P Diddy” Combs, Phylicia Rashad, Sanaa Lathan and Audra McDonald is coming out on DVD May 6th.

Harrison Ford returns as “Indiana Jones” in the new movie, Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull. Despite being in his 60’s, Ford can still do the wild stunts. The movie opens in theatres May 22nd.

Actor Laurence Fishburne is headed to Broadway. Fishburne will be starring in a one man show based on the life of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. Previews start April 12th.

::::: WHAT'S THE UNDERGROUND BUZZ ::::::

This young Actress is unlucky in love despite her success. First there was the forbidden romance with the Oscar Winner. Now her romance with a football player has ended. Will this lady ever find love?

This Veteran R&B Singer is also looking for love. She recently divorced her husband. He left her because he could no longer tolerate her Diva antics and nasty attitude. This Singer is very talented, but she has the worst attitude. She wants to remarry, but can she find a man who can put up with her behavior?

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