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Major changes are coming to The Real Housewives Of Atlanta. The producers at
the Bravo network are ready to show NeNe Leakes and Kim Zolciak the door.
The ladies want more money. They feel they have made the show a hit, and now
it’s time to get paid. The ladies feel they should be given extra money for
hair makeup and clothes, electric bills and airfare. The big wigs at the
Bravo network feel the woman can be replaced. They feel they made the women
famous and the ladies should be glad they have a job. For the record, the
ladies make close to $300,000 per season. Season three could see major
changes, and one of them could be the addition of Actress Victoria Rowell.
Rowell is best known for her role as “Drucilla” on The Young And The
Restless. I also hear Dr. J’s wife Dory is being courted to be on the show.
NeNe and Kim feel they are being taken advantage of because the Bravo
network has made a lot of money off of their real housewife franchises.
There are plans to put the shows in syndication to replace many of the soap
operas that are going off the air. The women who appear on these shows will
not get any additional money.
Where are all my friends? As people flee Tiger Woods, many are wondering who
is sticking by him. Sponsors are leaving him. His wife Elin has taken the
kids and fled to Sweden. Who is left? Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan are
close to Woods. Can they help him? The list of women grows every day, and
they all have a Tiger story to tell. The porn stars, cocktail waitresses,
bikini models, nightclub hostesses, they have all sold him out. Word on the
street is that Woods was cheap with them, so now they want to get all the
money they can. As of press time, Woods has been in hiding. Will Barkley and
Jordan be able to help him, or give him some advice? Woods is taking a break
from the world of golf to get his life together. If and when he returns, you
know all will be forgiven if he returns to the game in top form.
The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards take place January 17th on NBC, and the
leading nominees include the Lee Daniels’ movie Precious. The movie is up
for best picture, best actress (Gabby Sidebe), best supporting actress (Mo’Nique).
The Clint Eastwood directed movie, Invictus, is also up for awards including
best actor (Morgan Freeman) and best supporting actor (Matt Damon). The
Cecil B. DeMille Award will be given to Martin Scorsese. The director is
best known for his work with Robert DeNiro in the classic movies Casino,
Raging Bull, Goodfellas and Taxi Driver. This year’s Miss Golden Globe will
be Mavis Spencer, the daughter of Actress Alfre Woodard and Writer/Producer
Roderick Spencer.
Steve Harvey’s new advice/relationship column debuts in the January issue of
Essence magazine. Harvey is giving up all the men’s secrets. Look for Harvey
to return as host of BET’s Celebration Of Gospel on Sunday January 10th.
This issue’s cover features Anika Noni Rose, who is the voice of “Princess
Tiana” in the Disney movie, The Princess And The Frog.
Speaking of the Disney movie, The Princess And The Frog is the number one
movie in the country. This is Disney’s first African American princess, and
the first hand drawn animation in five years. Over the years, all of the
animation we have seen is computer generated. Even though there has been
some controversy, because the princess is a frog throughout most of the
movie, the storyline is great. Disney’s The Princess And The Frog has been
nominated for best animated movie by The Golden Globe Awards.
Beyonce has been named Billboard Artist Of The Year. She is also close to
signing a deal to do a series of shows in Las Vegas. They are scheduled for
the middle of the year.
Our condolences go out to Funk Pioneer George Clinton. He lost his mom last
week. Actor/Comedian Charlie Murphy also suffered a loss this week. Murphy,
who is the younger brother of Eddie Murphy, lost his wife of 12 years. Tisha
Taylor Murphy died after a long battle with cancer. They had three kids.
Murphy recently released a book about his life talking about growing up in
his brother’s shadow and forging his own career with the help of fellow
Comedian Dave Chappelle.
So what’s happening with the Cannons? Nick Cannon and his wife Mariah Carey
are planning a busy 2010. Nick is planning some exciting programs as
chairman of the Teen Nick channel on Nickelodeon. Nick wants to do a new
version of Josie & The Pussycats. He will also continue his work on NBC’s
America’s Got Talent, and he will be starting work on a new radio show in
New York. Mrs. Cannon (Mariah) is planning on going on tour
(CLICK HERE
FOR TOUR DATES). For the first time in three years, she is hitting the
road.
One of the most anticipated music tours of the new year is The 2010 Lilith
Fair tour. The all ladies’ lineup is scheduled to have Mary J. Blige, Erykah
Badu and Jill Scott on the lineup. Yes, the tour is coming .
Rihanna is topless on the cover of the new issue of GQ magazine, but will it
help her record sales? Her latest album is not doing well.
Get ready for Sarah Jessica Parker and the girls in Sex And The City II
coming out next May.
Tyler Perry is going to be in Philadelphia next year with his latest stage
production, Madea’s Big Happy Family
(CLICK HERE FOR TOUR DATES).
Fantasia For Real, her new VH1 reality show, debuts January 11th. Fantasia
will be featured being a single mom focusing on her career. The show will
air 8 episodes. No word on whether they will mention her married boyfriend.
Fantasia is featured on the latest issue of Upscale magazine looking
fabulous.
American Idol returns January 12th and 13th on FOX. As the 9th season kicks
off, Ellen DeGeneres will join Simon, Randy and Kara by replacing Paula
Abdul.
The Grammy Awards take place January 31st.
Chris Rock teams up with Martin Lawrence for the comedy Death At A Funeral.
The movie opens in theatres next spring April 16th. The comedy also stars
Tracy Morgan, Kevin Hart, Zoe Saldana, Luke Wilson and Danny Glover. I have
the trailer on my page, Patty’s page, at wdasfm.com. Check it out. It’s very
funny.
Get ready for the return of Sade. Yes! Sade is coming out with a new album.
The release date for Soldier Of Love is February 8th. Sade recently finished
the album, and it includes a duet with Maxwell.
(CLICK HERE FOR TOUR DATES).
Idris Elba, Michael Ealy and Rapper T.I. will be starring in the new movie
Takers, which opens in theatres February 19th, 2010. Elba has also signed on
for the movie Thor, where he will play a superhero.
Queen Latifah will be starring in the holiday campaign for Macy’s Department
Stores. She’s also on tap to host The People’s Choice Awards on CBS January
6th.
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.
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