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Tyler has
got two new leading ladies. Filming has started on Tyler Perry’s new Madea
movie, I Can Do Bad All By Myself. Taraji P. Henson stars along with Singer
Mary J. Blige. Blige will play a waitress. The movie opens in theatres this
September.
“The Don”
stays out of jail. Don Cornelius, the 72-year old founder of Soul Train,
pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor spousal battery charge. During an
incident last fall, Cornelius was charged with attacking his young, brunette
wife, Viktoria. Cornelius got three years probation, and he will have to
attend a year-long domestic violence course.
When is
Michael Jackson coming home? Will he do any concerts in the United States?
After he’s finished up with a new round of plastic surgery, The King Of Pop
is set to start a 50 night concert stand in London. If all goes well
overseas, Jackson is expected to do a series of shows in New York and Los
Angeles. Jackson is working to repay his debts, plus he misses the
spotlight. There is even word he may pop up on American Idol this season. It
depends on how much plastic surgery he gets because his face has to heal.
Now speaking of plastic surgery, have you noticed a change with Rapper Lil’
Kim since she joined Dancing With The Stars. She looks a lot better. Well,
that’s because she had more work done, and she’s looking a Lil’ cute. I love
her on the show: her attitude, her dance moves. Bruno the judge looks like
he wants to snatch her up when she dances. I think she’s going to go far in
the competition.
Spike Lee
is doing a telepic for ESPN about Kobe Bryant. This look at a day in the
life of the Lakers star is called Kobe Doin’ Work.
Actress
Alfre Woodard is coming back to TV. She will be one of the stars of the FOX
show Maggie Hill. Woodard will play a doctor.
And they
said it wouldn’t last. I was one of them. The first anniversary of The
Cannons is coming up. Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey are getting ready to
celebrate their first anniversary. The two are rumored to be buying a
mansion in California. Despite pregnancy rumors and the fact that she has
Cannon on a leash, he has made out great. Not content to rest of his
laurels, Cannon recently signed a deal to develop shows for Nickelodeon
where he got his start. Plus, this summer he’s hosting NBC’s America’s Got
Talent.
Jennifer
Hudson is returning to American Idol. In a segment that will air later this
year, Hudson will return to the stage that booted her off four years ago.
She didn’t win American Idol, but she is the most successful contestant. In
addition to the Oscar, Grammy, movies and new album, she also made headlines
with the unfortunate murders of her family. Ruben Studdard is also returning
for a special show later this year. Hudson will sing something from her
Grammy award-winning album. She is getting ready for her national tour with
Robin Thicke.
Jennifer’s
sister Julia is also making headlines. Julia Hudson has started her modeling
career. With the help of Fashion Maven Harvey Star Washington, Julia Hudson
wants to make her mark on the modeling world. Reppin' the big girls, Julia
says after her family tragedy five months ago, she is ready to move on with
her life. Her former husband has pleaded not guilty to the murder of her
family members.
Oprah Winfrey is sharing
again. First, she teamed up with First Lady Michelle Obama. Now she’s
sharing a cover of O magazine with fellow Talk Show Hostess Ellen DeGeneres
for the May issue.
Jada
Pinkett Smith’s new TV drama about nurses, Hawthorne, debuts in June on the
TNT network.
Congrats
to Actor Taye Diggs and his wife, Broadway Star Idina Menzel. They are
expecting their first child.
Michael
Strahan and Nicole Murphy back together! HUH?! It was just a few weeks ago
that the former NFL star caught Nicole Murphy cheating on him. Strahan, who
just retired from the New York Giants, had a tracking device installed in
Nicole’s car. That’s when he found out she was seeing another man, a young
record executive. The record executive broke things off with Murphy, and now
it appears Murphy and Strahan are getting close again. Murphy’s children
really like Strahan, and he recently accompanied Murphy and her children to
the premiere of Monsters Versus Aliens. It was a fun, family night, but a
lot of people were shocked to see them together. Why would Strahan take her
back if he’s spying on her? It’s obvious he can’t trust her. Well, Nicole
Murphy has long money, long, long Eddie Murphy money. Since divorcing the
entertainer, she is one of the richest divorcees in town. Strahan is trying
to jump start a TV career, but he lost his money divorcing his last wife,
Jean. I guess he figures if he can track her, he might as well stay and
enjoy the fruits of his labor.
Whatever
happened to Chico DeBarge? Since his release from prison, the popular singer
has been named the managing director of People Reclaiming Ourselves. He is
planning to travel across the country helping other people make the
transition from prison life to regular society.
The Norman
Lear Collection, a boxed DVD set, is coming out on June 9th. Norman Lear is
the famed producer behind the TV classics The Jeffersons, Good Times, All In
The Family, Maude and Sanford & Son to name a few. The first seasons of
those and other Lear classics will be included in the set.
Whoopi
Goldberg is tired of people criticizing the way she dresses. Since taking
the helm of the daytime talker, The View, ratings have soared, but, so has
the criticism regarding her fashion sense. Goldberg is fed up. She says
Don’t Judge Me By What I Wear, Judge Me By What I Say. Basically, she is
telling the critics to kiss her behind.
Since
getting fired from Grey’s Anatomy, times have been tough for Actor Isaiah
Washington and his family. Washington, along with his wife and kids, may be
losing his home. He is five months behind on his rent. He owes $100,000 to
his landlord. Reports say he has been arguing with his financial
consultants, and that’s why he doesn’t have the money.
Check out
Jill Scott on the new issue of Heart And Soul magazine. She’s expecting her
first child, a son, any day now, and this Sunday her new TV series The No. 1
Ladies Detective Agency debuts on HBO. I loved the kickoff. Anika Noni Rose
co-stars as her assistant and is very funny. Jill is amazing. She brings the
precious character, “Mma Ramotswe,” to life. The movie was filmed in
Botswana, Africa. It was very beautiful. If you like mysteries, this is the
show for you. The show debuts this Sunday, March 29th 8pm on HBO.
Legendary
Entertainer Ben Vereen has signed on to be the new spokesperson for Diabetes
awareness. Vereen was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and he will
be starring in the new Take The Stage For Diabetes Awareness campaign.
Comedian
George Lopez is coming to late night TV. Lopez has signed a deal with the
TNT network for a late night show starting in the fall.
Does
Beyonce wear butt pads? According to designer Thierry Mugler, B has a little
back there. He says he always adds padding with her corsets so she can have
an hourglass figure.
Jimmy
Rollins in Playboy magazine? Yes! Rollins, a.k.a. “J-Roll,” of the
Philadelphia Phillies is doing a fashion spread with his beautiful
girlfriend, Johari Smith. Look for the issue in June.
Get ready
for more Stevie Harvey. Harvey says with the success of his bestselling
book, Act Like A Lady-Think Like A Man, he will be doing a follow-up.
Meanwhile the WDAS-FM morning man is coming to town. On April 1st, Harvey
will be signing copies of Act Like A Lady-Think Like A Man at Borders
Bookstore, Broad and Chestnut Streets. He’s also hosting his Radio Star
talent competition April 2nd at the Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce Streets.
Tix are on sale now. Chrisette Michele will be performing. Celebrity judges
include Singer Ginuwine, Philly International Records’ Kenny Gamble & Leon
Huff and WDAS’ own Butterball.
The 2010
Grammy Awards are set for January 31st.
Denzel
Washington’s new movie, with John Travolta and James Gandolfini, The Taking
Of Pelham 1, 2, 3 hits theatres on June 12th. We have the exclusive trailer
on our website at wdasfm.com. Just go to Patty’s Page and check it out. Let
me know what you think. I can’t wait to see it. It’s a remake of the 70’s
action thriller with Walter Matthau about a trio of bad guys who take a New
York subway care hostage.
Fantasia
starts her stint in the national touring company of The Color Purple in
June. Fantasia reprises her role as “Celie.”
On March
31st, Access Hollywood TV Host Shaun Robinson hits the shelves with a new
book celebrating girls’ self esteem with advice from America’s most
successful women. The book, Exactly As I Am, features Patti LaBelle, Queen
Latifah, Oprah Winfrey, Iman, Nancy Pelosi, Jennifer Hudson and Robinson all
sharing their journeys to womanhood while passing along advice today’s
youth.
Ruben
Studdard’s new album is produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and hits
stores May 19th.
Beyonce’s
new movie, Obsessed with Idris Elba, comes out on April 24th. Check out
Beyonce on the new issue of Vogue magazine as well as the latest edition of
Ebony. Beyonce is gearing up for a summer tour and once again she’ll be
backed by a female band.
Poet and
Author Dr. Maya Angelou has an exciting new project. Letter To My Daughter:
Her Path To Living Well And Living A Life With Meaning. In the book, Angelou
shares her life lessons.
Producer
Lee Daniels has changed the name of his upcoming release. The long awaited
project Push will be renamed Precious. The movie is scheduled to be released
later this year and stars Mo’Nique, Lenny Kravitz, Mariah Carey and new
comer Gabourey “Gabby” Sidibe as “Precious.” Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey
have joined forces to help Lee with the promotion of this movie. The film
Precious is based on the book Push by Sapphire, and focuses on the plight of
a 16-year old who suffered years of abuse but overcomes her odds with the
help of others.
The Bynum
Brothers are back with a new venture. They own Warmdaddy’s on Columbus
Boulevard and had the old Zanzibar Blue in Center City. Their latest project
is called RELISH at 7152 Ogontz Avenue. It replaces Sadiki’s. RELISH
features live jazz music Thursday through Sunday. For more info go to
relishphiladelphia.com or call 215-276-0170.
Seven
Pounds starring Will Smith and Rosario Dawson will be released on DVD March
31st.
The T.D.
Jakes film Not Easily Broken starring Morris Chestnut and Taraji P. Henson
hits DVD shelves April 7th.
The Wendy
Williams talk show is set to debut this July. The show is going nationwide.
Check your local listings.
The 15th
Annual Essence Music Festival is set for July 3rd, 4th and 5th in New
Orleans. Beyonce, John Legend, Eric Benet, Robin Thicke, Anita Baker, Bill
Cosby and Maxwell are all on the bill. There will also be seminars featuring
Prophetess Juanita Bynum and Roland Martin. Plus, there’ll be an all-star
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