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The Michael Jackson movie documentary is a must see. Believe the hype!
Watching this movie was like witnessing a genius at work. He still had it,
and he didn’t appear sick at all. Yes, he was skinny, but he was in control
and appeared happy and at peace. The documentary features rehearsal footage
from the London concert shows that never happened because Jackson died. I
enjoyed this movie a lot. It will only be in theatres for the next two
weeks, so go see it!
Dr. Jan Adams is ready to tell all. He is the plastic surgeon who had it
all: a high profile, a successful practice, and a TV show, but then he
operated on Kanye West’s mom, and she died the next day. The incident left
his career in ruins, and his license was revoked. In his book, What I Know
(And The Press Isn’t Telling You): The Truth Behind The Death Of Donda West,
Adams says he wants to clear his name. Dr. Donda West was the mother of
Rapper Kanye West, and she died in 2007 after undergoing a tummy tuck,
breast reduction and liposuction performed by Dr. Adams. Adams claims Dr.
West died because her doctors gave her the wrong medication after her
surgery.
Magic Johnson and Larry Bird have joined forces when for the book When The
Game Was Ours. In the 80’s, Magic was with The Lakers, and Bird was with The
Celtics. Together, they ruled the NBA. In 1991, Johnson was diagnosed with
HIV, and his life changed forever. In the book, Magic says his once close
friendship with former Detroit Piston Isaiah Thomas also changed. He says
Thomas stabbed him in the back by telling stories that got HIV because he
was gay, which Johnson says aren’t true.
Jennifer Lopez can’t shake her first husband. J-Lo’s first husband was a
Cuban model and waiter. His name is Ojani Noa. He was married to Lopez for
11 months. Noa claims she cheated on him, and he didn’t get a fair divorce
settlement. Lopez successfully put a stop to a tell-all book he tried to get
published. Now her ex- hubby #1 is back with a planned movie about their
life called How I Married Jennifer Lopez. Noa claims it’s just a parody, but
it’s not a comedy Lopez finds funny.
There has trouble with Brian McKnight’s new talk show. Apparently 20 workers
have not been paid, and he owes over $86,000 to his workers. In a statement,
spokespeople for McKnight claim there was mismanagement, but now they have
new investors. McKnight’s talk show airs Saturday nights at 11pm .
George Lopez is about to make history as the first Latino host of a late
night talk show. Lopez’s new show debuts November 9th on the TBS network.
The show will air Monday through Thursday at 11pm. Some of the scheduled
guests include Kobe Bryant, Ellen DeGeneres, Eva Longoria-Parker, Jamie
Foxx, Queen Latifah and Arsenio Hall.
The McNabb squad is growing. Congrats to Eagles’ quarterback Donovan McNabb
and his wife Roxie. They are expecting their 4th child in December. The
McNabb’s have a five-year old daughter, Alexis, and a pair of 11-month old
twins, a boy and a girl. The McNabbs are also donating funds to Virtua
Hospital in Voorhees, New Jersey. The McNabb Family Neonatal Intensive Care
Unit is being built and should be ready in 2011.
Tyler Perry is answering his critics and Spike Lee. In a recent interview
with 60 Minutes, Perry addresses the controversy and comments made by Lee
who referring to Perry’s TV shows and brand of movies as coonery and
buffoonery. Perry says he serves his audience and his work always carries
the message of hope and forgiveness. His work is not everybody’s cup of tea,
but Perry has worked hard to get where he is. He’s also opened many doors in
Hollywood. Critics of Lee claim he is jealous because he hasn’t had a hit
movie in years, but it has been hard for Lee to get funding for his
projects.
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Tracy Morgan is back with a new book, I Am The New Black. I loved his
honesty in the book as he talked about his marriage troubles, alcohol abuse
and his career including, Saturday Night Love and his hit TV show 30 Rock.
Morgan raised a lot of eyebrows this week. He did a shocking interview with
Playboy magazine where he revealed sex acts that his girlfriend enjoyed.
Let’s just say-- she can take pain.
On November 3rd get ready for Motown: The DVD. It’s a new DVD that
celebrates Motown Records’ 50th anniversary with concert, TV appearances and
interviews from some of your favorite Motown stars including Diana Ross &
The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder
and Motown Founder Berry Gordy.
Regina King’s cancelled NBC show, Southland, may be picked up by the TNT
network.
Mary J. Blige’s new album, Stronger, is coming out December 15th.
First Lady Michelle Obama is gracing the cover of Glamour magazine, which is
on newsstands now.
Looking good is the best revenge--- just ask Usher’s ex-wife, Tameka Foster.
I guess all the plastic surgery has paid off. The mother of five is looking
better than ever, and proving there is life after Usher.
Fantasia is also stepping up her game. She is gearing up for her VH1 reality
show, which debuts this January.
Now that season number two of The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is over, what
is going to happen to the ladies? Will Sheree return? What’s going on NeNe
(her book isn’t selling and the Bravo network is leasing her home and
Sheree’s)? NeNe does a lot of events, but she needs money because her
husband isn’t working.
Eddie Murphy’s daughter Bria is really making a splash. Bria is a beauty
like her mother Nicole. Bria is currently starring in a new video with
Usher.
Wanda Sykes new Saturday night talk show debuts November 7th on FOX.
I had a chance to see the new Lee Daniels’ movie Precious. It was awesome.
This has to be one of the best movies I have ever seen, and I think it is
Daniels’ best work. The movie stars newcomer Gabourey “Gabby” Sidibe (Ga-bo-ray
Sa-dee-Bay) as the 16-year old girl who suffers unspeakable abuse. She is
amazing. In real life, she is a 26-year old student, and Precious is her
first acting gig. Daniels admits he found a gem in Sidibe. Mo’Nique is off
the hook. She makes the character “Mary Jones” come alive. She’s brutal,
honest and raw. There are so many great performances from Paula Patton,
Sherri Shepherd, Mariah Carey (You won’t recognize her) and Lenny Kravitz.
The movie opens nationwide November 13th. Congrats to Actress Paula Patton.
She and her husband Singer Robin Thicke are expecting their first child.
Thicke has a new album called Sex Therapy coming out December 8th.
Holly Robinson Peete, Sinbad and Cyndi Lauper have been added to the new
cast of Celebrity Apprentice.
The long awaited sit down interview between Oprah Winfrey and former Alaska
Governor Sarah Palin is happening on Monday, November 16th. The former vice
presidential candidate is promoting her new book, Going Rogue: An American
Life. Winfrey came under a lot of heat when she refused to interview Palin
during the 2008 presidential campaign.
Janet Jackson is coming out with a greatest hits CD. The Number Ones arrives
in stores November 17th. All the favorites will be featured: What Have You
Done For Me Lately, The Pleasure Principle, Control, Diamonds, Love Will
Never Do Without You, Black Cat and Let’s Wait Awhile, to name a few. One
new song will be featured called Make Me and Scream, her duet with brother
Michael.
The American Music Awards air on ABC November 22nd. Michael Jackson is up
for five awards based on his record sales this year. Maxwell, Beyonce,
Jay-Z, Mary Mary and Keyshia Cole are also up for awards. Jay-Z and Alicia
Keys will be performing their hit song Empire State Of Mind.
Speaking of Alicia Keys, she has a new album, The Element Of Freedom, coming
out on December 15th. She is also coming out with a new line of handcrafted
jewelry. Plus, she’s launching a new website, Iamasuperwoman.com. The site
will be devoted to spotlighting inspirational woman.
The Soul Train Music Awards are set to return November 29th on BET. Chaka
Khan, Charlie Wilson and L.A. Reid & Babyface will be the special honorees.
Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard are hosting the show. Scheduled
performers include Toni Braxton, Robin Thicke, Fantasia and Boyz II Men, and
there will be a special tribute to Michael Jackson.
Speaking of Boyz II Men, they are getting ready to release a new album. Love
is the title of their new album, and it features production from Randy
Jackson, one of the judges from American Idol. The first single is a remake
of the Journey classic Open Arms.
Jennifer Hudson is gearing up for her ABC holiday special. Jennifer Hudson:
I’ll Be Home For Christmas will be filmed in Chicago. Hudson is loving
motherhood. Two months ago, she gave birth to son David, Jr. Jennifer is
losing weight. She says she has cut out sugar from her diet, and she’s doing
a lot of walking and eating right. It’s been a year since the tragic murders
of her family members, her mother, brother and seven-year old nephew were
killed last October.
Get ready for the return of Angie Stone. The new album unexpected comes out
November 24th.
Flavor Flav is coming back to TV. Flav is filming a new reality show where
he goes back to high school. Flavor Flav is 50, and he dropped out of school
in the 10th grade. Flav says he wants to make his family proud.
Will and Jada Pinkett Smith will be hosting this year’s Nobel Peace Prize
ceremonies.
Dr. Cornel West is back with a new book. His memoir is called Brother West:
Living And Loving Out Loud. Dr. West will be doing a book signing and
presentation on Saturday, October 31st at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church at
2800 Cheltenham Avenue from 1pm until 3pm. For more info contact the
literary at 215-878-BOOK.
The TV One music documentary UnSung is rolling out new episodes in November
featuring episodes on Teena Marie, Roger Troutman and Zapp, Klymaxx and
Bootsy Collins.
The Denzel Washington-John Travolta movie The Taking of Pelham 1, 2, 3 comes
out on DVD November 3rd.
The stars came out for Lionel Richie and a taping of UNCF’s Evening Of
Stars. The show airs in January and will feature Stevie Wonder, Brian
McKnight and Natalie Cole.
Idris Elba, Michael Ealy and Rapper T.I. will be starring in the new movie
Takers, which opens in theatres February 19th, 2010.
Bill Cosby has a new honor The 72-year old comic legend is the recipient of
the nation’s top humor prize, The Mark Twain Award, during ceremonies in
Washington, D.C. Cosby was celebrated by Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, and
Cosby Show Co-stars Phylicia Rashad and Malcolm-Jamal Warner. The ceremony
airs November 4th on PBS. Speaking of Rashad, the woman known to millions as
“Claire Huxtable” is showing off her new look. Over the past 8 months, the
61-year old actress has lost 35 pounds via Jenny Craig. |
