LIAR, LIAR Pants on fire! What’s up with Vivica A. Fox? Is she the new spokesperson for the Psychic Friends Network? Auntie Viv says this is all a big misunderstanding, but new prints ads and infomercials rolled out this week starring Vivica as the new spokesperson for the Psychic Friends Network. Move over Miss Cleo! Move over Dionne Warwick! Auntie Viv is featured in the commercials urging you to call to find out what your future holds. I don’t think Fox was expecting the harsh public reaction, and now she is trying to back track. Tapes don’t lie. Now there is money to made from endorsing this service, but the damage to your career is harmful. Can someone hook Auntie Viv up with a movie?

Prime Minister Michael Missick doesn’t stand a chance in his corruption trial. His soon to be ex-wife Actress Lisa Raye McCoy Missick is telling all, including the jumpoffs and secret babies. Apparently, the prime minister got a Miami woman pregnant while he was courting Lisa Raye. Then he got the same woman pregnant during their marriage. There is also another woman, a resident of the island, who is expecting the prime minister’s child. Lisa Raye also spilled the beans about how he spent the taxpayers’ money on her, including a $200,000 wardrobe and $100,000 in traveling expenses to fly her back and forth to Los Angeles. During her court testimony, she declared there was no limit to the couple’s spending. The Missicks are divorcing, and for him, it can’t be soon enough. The prime minister had to find out the hard way: Watch Out For A Woman Scorned.

According to published reports, Fantasia is returning to The Color Purple. The road production for the Washington, D.C. shows will kick off June 30th. A three-month run is scheduled for The Kennedy Center. Last year, Fantasia made headlines with her many missed performances. During her Broadway stint, she missed 50 shows. Fantasia needs a career boost right now, so maybe she will take this seriously and be ready to perform. In other Fantasia news, it appears American Idol Judge Simon Cowell, a.k.a “Mr. Mean,” is the mysterious guardian angel who came in and saved her North Carolina home from going into foreclosure. Cowell has always had a soft spot for Fantasia, and he didn’t want her to go through anymore public embarrassment about her finances.

It’s going to be baby number five for Singer Bobby Brown. He and his girlfriend/manager, Alicia Etheridge, are expecting their first child together. The baby is due this summer.

The full cast of the new season of Dancing With The Stars is going to be announced any day now, but I can you that a football legend is going to be a part of the new season. Football Great Lawrence Taylor (LT) has signed on for the new season which kicks off March 9th. Taylor joins a long list of football stars who have danced on the show, including previous Winner Emmitt Smith, Warren Sapp, Jason Taylor and Jerry Rice. Taylor is considered one of the all-time greats of football, and he played his entire career with the New York Giants.

The publishers of Essence magazine have released a new book, Essence: The Black Woman’s Guide To Healthy Living For Women In Their 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s And Beyond. The book features top medical experts plus lifestyle and fitness professionals. The book is in stores now.

Meet The Browns is a Hit! The Tyler Perry sitcom starring David and Tamala Mann did so well in the ratings during their ten-week trial run that 80 more episodes of the show have been ordered. The new episodes start this summer on TBS.

The producers of the Notorious movie are turning their attention to the story of Run DMC. Tougher Than Leather chronicles the rise of Run DMC and the unsolved murder of Jam Master Jay. The proposed movie could be in theatres late next year.

Everybody wants the Queen of Soul’s hat, including the Smithsonian Institute. The infamous hat that Aretha Franklin wore during President Obama’s inauguration festivities is the talk of the town, and the demand has been high. Now the hat could be on display in a permanent exhibit.

Oscar Winner Jamie Foxx is currently in Philadelphia filming his latest movie, Law Abiding Citizen. Oscar Nominee Viola Davis and Regina Hall (Scary Movie) have been added to the cast, which includes Gerard Butler. The movie is due out next year. Later this spring, Jamie teams up with Robert Downey, Jr. for the movie The Soloist. In addition to his hot movie career, Foxx is topping the charts with his latest album Intuition. The latest single is Blame It, and the video features Cedric The Entertainer, Quincy Jones, Forest Whitaker, Ron Howard and Jake Gyllenhaal.

Samuel L. Jackson is reteaming with Kerry Washington in the movie Mother And Child. Last year, they co-starred in the thriller Lakeview Terrace.

Congrats to Singer Erykah Badu because baby number three, a girl, is here. Badu named her little girl Mars. She joins her other siblings Seven and Puma.

The worldwide recession is affecting the world of entertainment in a major way. Things don’t look good for the TV shows The Game and Everybody Hates Chris. One of these shows may not make the lineup for the fall schedule on the CW network. The BET network has already signed a deal to air episodes of The Game once it hits syndication next fall. Some of your favorite magazines are also being affected. Vibe magazine may not publish a March or April issue because of slow advertising. There have been layoffs at both Ebony and Jet magazines. Word has it Jet will go from weekly to bi-weekly.

Whitney Houston is gearing up for her comeback. This Monday she’s featured on the BET Honors awards show. Whitney is back, and she’s looking great. Her new album is scheduled to be released this spring. I hear the mood for the album is upbeat and happy. No sad songs because she wants to reflect what’s going on in her life. The BET Honors show airs on Monday the 9th at 9pm on BET. This year’s honorees include Tyler Perry, Mary J. Blige and Dancer/Choreographer Judith Jamison.

We are still waiting to hear about the second season of The Real Housewives Of Atlanta, but one spinoff that is definitely happening is the one featuring the 6th Housewife. Dwight Eubanks, a.k.a. “Mr. Fabulous” and NeNe’s gay BFF, is getting his own reality show. In addition to owning The Purple Door Salon in Atlanta, he’s opening a new boutique.

Producer/Director Lee Daniels latest movie Push could be in theatres this fall. The movie was a big winner at the Sundance Film Festival. The Philadelphia native’s movie was the talk of the town. In a recent deal with Lions Gates Films, it appears Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey will be joining forces to help promote this movie. Push is based on the novel by Sapphire, and it follows the tale of an abused young girl who, with the help of others, turns her life around and finds happiness. The movie stars newcomer Gabourey “Gabby” Sidibe as the abused teen. Comedienne/Actress Mo’Nique won a special award at the Sundance Film Festival for her role as the abusive mom. In the movie, Mo’Nique shows us a side of her we have never before. There is a lot of buzz surrounding Mo’Nique in this movie, and next year she could be the buzz around Oscar time as well. The movie Push also stars Mariah Carey, Paula Patton, Lenny Kravitz and Sherri Shepherd.

Stevie Wonder is coming out with a live DVD. Stevie Wonder: Live From London arrives in stores March 10th.

Model Gabriel Aubry has let it be known he wants more babies with his girlfriend, Halle Berry. Aubry and Berry have a daughter, Nahla, who turns one next month. In a recent interview, Aubry spoke of his love for big families, and he wants his daughter to have a sibling. Berry is loving motherhood, so don’t be surprised if you hear baby news soon.

Shonda Rhimes, the creator behind the ABC hits Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice, is developing a new show based on the world of TV news. The show, Inside The Box, could be included in the fall lineup.

Tyler Perry’s new movie Madea Goes To Jail arrives in theatres on February 20th. Speaking of Tyler, he and Halle Berry will be the hosting The 40th Annual NAACP Image Awards, which will air February 12th on FOX. Russell Simmons is getting the night’s big honor, the Vanguard Award, and Jennifer Hudson is leading the pack with seven nominations. Hudson is scheduled to perform that evening. Boxing Legend Muhammad Ali is getting the President’s Awards. And, since we mentioned Jennifer Hudson, following her triumphant performance at the Superbowl, look for her to embark on a mini tour and do a performance at the Grammys with Carrie Underwood.

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.

The Wendy Williams talk show is set to debut this July. The show is going nationwide, and will be seen locally on FOX 29.

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.

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A native Philadelphian, Patty Jackson, was born on November 4th, 1963, and is entering her silver anniversary in broadcasting. She attended South Philadelphia Motivation High School and the American Academy of Broadcasting before embarking on her radio career at WSSJ in Camden, NJ. Her diverse career has included country, urban and pop formats, including Power 99 FM and Q102. But, her warm and soulful voice found its true home with adult radio listeners on WDAS-FM. 

Patty is the reigning Queen of Mid-days from 10am to 3pm, Monday through Saturday. Patty’s brand of realness has kept her audience connected throughout her near 25-year broadcasting career. She leaves the shock for the other jocks, because her style is warm and conversational. Patty has interviewed some of entertainment’s biggest names including Quincy Jones, Denzel Washington, Tyler Perry, Smokey Robinson, Susan Taylor, Iyanla Vanzant, and Lee Daniels, to name a few. During her interviews you feel like there are only 3 people in the room: You, Patty, and the A-list celebrity. She’s in the know, and she keeps you up to date on the who’s who in entertainment.

Although she remains the undeniable female adult voice in radio, her talents extend far beyond. Patty has penned a weekly entertainment column in the Philadelphia Tribune for over 10 years, and her columns have been circulated nationally through the internet. She is also the official voice of welcome and information at the Philadelphia International Airport. Travelers from all over the world are greeted by Patty’s warm and inviting voice. Television is also on the horizon. Patty has hosted several telethons, AM Philly, and NBC’s 10! Show, and is currently appearing the first Friday of the month as the entertainment correspondent for CN8’s Your Morning with Greg Coy and Connie Colla.

Patty and “that voice” are entrenched within Philadelphia. You will recognize her voice on the Women’s History Month and Black Music Month’s vignette series, which air yearly on WDAS. Patty has always strived to be a good person. So naturally, she is very committed to community and civic endeavors, and religiously donates her time to events including the annual AIDS and Diabetes walks, and the annual Breast Cancer “Race for The Cure” walk. She is also the Co-chair of the 2006 National Woman’s Heart Day Campaign.

In 1995, Patty received the Communicator of the Year Award from the National MBA Association. She has also been nominated for several awards including the Billboard/Airplay Monitor Radio Awards Local Air Personality of the Year. Last year, Patty was honored by the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists for Outstanding Community Service and by the March of Dimes with the A.I.R. award for Milestone achievement in radio. This year, the awards and acknowledgments continue to flow for Patty. She was recognized by the March of Dimes again with the Best Weekday Mid-day Host Award. And, for the fourth year straight, she was voted Favorite Radio Personality by the readers of the prestigious Philadelphia Tribune.

A diehard Philly sports fan (Go Sixers! Go Eagles! Go Phillies!), Patty’s also an exceptional cook. Between her spicy seafood salad, jambalaya and peach cobbler, she’s got your taste buds covered. For years, Philly listeners have known and loved the voice and the heart of Patty Jackson.