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A major shakeup is coming to The Real Housewives Of Atlanta. When the Bravo
show returns for its second season, don’t look for Deshawn Snow. She was
married to NBA Player Eric Snow. Deshawn was the quiet one: very nice but a
little naïve. Deshawn was let go this week from the popular show. Deshawn
says she didn’t see it coming. The producers felt she was too human, and for
the new season they wanted to pump up the drama. Deshawn says she has no
hard feelings. She thanks the Bravo network for the opportunity. The new
season is set to air later this year. Now the big question is: who is going
to replace Deshawn? Will it be Usher’s wife Tameka Foster? Foster says no.
She admits she was approached, but she turned them down. Will Dr. J’s young
wife join the show? Dorys Erving, the doc’s brand new wife, is rumored to be
joining the show. One of the more popular housewives is Nene Leakes. Leakes
has proven to be so popular that she may be getting her own spinoff next
year. Sheree Whitfield, the housewife who is looking for a new husband, has
given up trying to get money out of her ex, former Football Player Bob
Whitfield. She was happy with her initial divorce settlement, but Bob is
broker than broke. Sheree can’t get any more money out of him.
Jennifer Hudson returns. Hudson is set to perform at this year’s Superbowl
on February 1st in Tampa, Florida. This will be her first public appearance
since the tragic murders of her family members.
Wedding bells are in the air for Jill Scott. The wedding is happening soon.
Congrats Jill!!! Scott is marrying Drummer Lil’ Jon Roberts. They are
expecting their first child on April 25th. Scott’s new HBO series, The No. 1
Ladies Detective Agency, premieres in late March.
Fantasia saves her home. The former American Idol Winner almost lost her
million dollar North Carolina home this week, but she cut a deal to save it.
Fantasia apparently ignored the phone calls and court orders, but all is
good now. Fantasia gets to keep her home, but the big question is: what will
her financial future hold? She has a new album coming out later this year.
Does Tito Jackson have a secret daughter? A 25-year old New York woman is
suing the “quiet” Jackson claiming he’s her daddy and he won’t acknowledge
her because he’s ashamed. Tito Jackson is not known for scandal. He is the
one Jackson who has not had surgery. Tito just plays his guitar and lives
quietly. He is the father of three sons. Their mother was killed in a
suspicious drowning when they were young kids. Her boyfriend was eventually
charged in the murder.
Was Jermaine Dupri betrayed? Last week, Dupri was fired from his job as
president of Island Def Jam Records. He had amazing success with quite a few
acts, particularly Mariah Carey. But, when it came to Dupri's own lady love,
Janet Jackson, it was flop after flop. After Janet’s dismal year (a flop
album and tour), sources say Dupri just stopped working. He was still
collecting a paycheck, but he wouldn’t show up for work. Well, Dupri is
speaking out. He says there was a lot of jealousy going on at the label, and
his creativity was being held back. He hasn’t spoken to label head LA Reid
in months, and after this departure, he doesn’t expect a call anytime soon.
Charles Barkley is talking a leave of absence from his sports commentating
duties at the TNT network. Barkley will be gone for several weeks with no
return date scheduled. Barkley had an interesting News Year’s holiday with
his latest D.U.I. arrest. Barkley, who is married, claimed he was chasing a
woman for a sex act when he ran a stop light. Barkley was quite drunk that
night. His blood alcohol level was twice the legal limit. This was Barkley’s
second D.U.I. arrest.
A new album from Whitney Houston is due out in March. There is a lot riding
on the comeback of Ms. Houston.
Hey is that Jamie Foxx! Yes! It probably is. He’s in Philly for the next two
months filming the movie Law Abiding Citizen. He co-stars with Gerard Butler
and F. Gary Gray is directing. Foxx plays a district attorney in the drama.
So far, Foxx has been making the rounds at the clubs, restaurants and
sporting facilities.
Congrats to Bobby Womack and Run DMC. They are among those being inducted
into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The ceremony takes place on April 4th.
Russell Simmons is getting the night’s big honor at the 40th Annual NAACP
Image Awards. Tyler Perry and Halle Berry will be the hosting the show,
which will air February 12th on FOX. Jennifer Hudson is leading the pack
with seven nominations.
Has Reality Star Flavor Flav abandoned his kids? In a recent interview, one
of his oldest teenage children has accused his dad of favoring his new west
coast family and abandoning his east coast children. Flav says he has a new
life now and owes his children nothing but love, so stop asking him for
money.
Dr. Jan Adams will be spending the next year behind bars. The plastic
surgeon is best known as the doctor who operated on Kanye West’s mom the day
before she died. Adams had a promising career which expanded into TV, but he
has a drinking problem. That led to his downfall. Adams was arrested last
year for drunk driving and was convicted. He was sentenced to a year in
jail. This was his third drunk driving arrest.
R Kelly is a free man in more ways than one. His divorce from Andrea Kelly
was granted last week. During their 11-year marriage, they had three kids
and plenty of scandal. Will Andrea Kelly ever talk about her marriage to
“Kells?” Andrea was paid off very well to the tune of $50 million to not
talk about her marriage to “The Pied Piper.”
Donald Trump’s celebrity apprentice returns on March 1st. This year’s
participants include Singer Brian McKnight, T-Boz from TLC, Model/Actress
Claudia Jordan and Former Football Great Herschel Walker.
The TNT network has given the green light to the new Jada Pinkett Smith
drama Time Heals. Smith not only stars, but she is also the show’s executive
producer. Smith plays a nurse in the new show, which debuts this fall.
Show Me The Money! Will Samuel L. Jackson be in the new Iron Man movie?
Jackson says negotiations have broken down due to money, and he doesn’t know
if he will play the role of “Nick Fury, Military Man.” The same thing
happened with Terrence Howard, and he was replaced by Don Cheadle. Iron Man
II will be released next year.
An old boyfriend of Oprah Winfrey is causing her trouble. Randolph Cook used
to date Oprah back in the day, and now he is writing a tell-all book about
their relationship, including how they got high together.
The Wendy Williams talk show is set to debut this July. The show is going
nationwide, and will be seen locally on FOX 29.
Chris Rock is hard at work on a new comedy book, which is scheduled to be
released later this year.
Basketball Star LeBron James is on the cover of the latest issue of GQ
magazine. The 24-year old shows off a new sophisticated style with his cover
shot. Sources close to James confirm that the basketball star may be
marrying his baby momma of two, Savannah, later this year. He recently gave
her a 23-carat ring.
The Obamas are on the cover of the latest issue of Ebony magazine, and the
third time’s the charm for Tyler Perry as he covers Essence magazine.
Even though the ratings were down, the audience seemed to like the new
female judge Kara DioGuardi on American Idol. Changes are happening this
season to pump up audience interest and keep the show exciting.
At the movies this week, it’s Notorious, based on the life of Rapper Biggie
Smalls, a.k.a. The Notorious B.I.G. The movie stars Angela Bassett, Derek
Luke and Jamal Woolard as Christopher Wallace, a.k.a. Biggie. Biggie mom,
Voletta Wallace, admits she was surprised to learn about the other side of
her son, and she had no idea how violent his relationship was with his
mistress, Rapper Lil’ Kim. Ms. Wallace says she was angered, disappointed
and shocked because she never saw this side of her famous son. She says Lil’
Kim didn’t deserve to be treated this way, and she would like to sit down
with Kim to learn more about their relationship. Lil’ Kim is not happy with
the way she is portrayed. Kim says she is going to write a tell-all book and
give the real story of her and Biggie.
Patti LaBelle is the big honoree as the UNCF celebrates its 30th anniversary
of An Evening Of Stars. The show will air locally Sunday, January 25th at
3pm on FOX 29. Some of the performers include Yolanda Adams, Fantasia and
Jennifer Hudson. Patti will also be joined by her LABELLE family, Nona
Hendryx and Sarah Dash, who will perform along with her. A special tribute
is also being planned for the late Ray Charles. Charles is receiving the
Founders’ Award.
Steve Harvey is coming to town. Steve’s got a new book chock full of advice
for the ladies titled Act Like A Lady-Think Like A Man. Steve is doing a
book signing Thursday, January 29th, 7:00pm at the Barnes And Noble
Bookstore on Easton Road in Willow Grove. Speaking of Steve, he will be back
hosting BET’s Celebration Of Gospel. The show will air on BET January 25th.
The 15th Annual Essence Music Festival is set for July 3rd, 4th and 5th in
New Orleans. Beyonce is the first musical guest announced. There will also
be seminars featuring Prophetess Juanita Bynum and Roland Martin. Plus,
there’ll be an all star tribute to Bishop T.D. Jakes.
Sinbad will be hosting the 21st Annual Stellar Awards. Gospel Sensation
Marvin Sapp is leading the pack with nine nominations, including song and
male vocal. The show is taking place January 17th.
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