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WEEK ENDING: April 9th, 2010

It’s a boy for Actress Paula Patton and Singer Robin Thicke. They are the proud parents of Julian, who was born on Tuesday night. Check out Patton on the new issue of Ebony magazine. She looks amazing with two beautiful photos showing her pregnant.

Brian McKnight won’t talk about his secret child. Yes, secret child! McKnight is paying child support for his one-year old son, Evan Brian McKnight. Lil’ Evan’s momma wants more money, so she’s gone public with their love child. McKnight has two older children from a previous marriage, and he just got engaged to another woman. Sources say she is mad at McKnight for dumping her to marry another woman.

Our get well wishes go out to Singer Whitney Houston. Houston had to postpone dates on her European tour as she battles an upper respiratory infection.

The Jackson family came out in full force for the preliminary hearing for Dr. Conrad Murray. Dr. Murray was the personal physician of Michael Jackson at the time of his death. Dr. Murray admitted giving Jackson the anesthesia medicine propofol that gave Jackson a heart attack. Dr. Murray insists he did nothing wrong, and his defense is claiming that Jackson killed himself. Dr. Murray is fighting to keep his medical license so he can make a living. The Jackson family wants to see justice. They feel Dr. Murray murdered Michael Jackson.

What a Jerk! Former Football Star Tiki Barber is showing just how much of a jerk he is. Barber has left his pregnant wife of 11 years for a 23-year old blonde intern. Barber has two sons with his wife Ginny. The kids are ages six and seven, and now Ginny is 8 months pregnant with twins. How could he do this to her? In a statement, Barber said the decision was painful. I wonder how he thinks this will affect his public image. YEAH, TIKI THE JERK!

Jennifer Hudson reveals how she went from a size 14 to a size 4 in her new commercials for Weight Watchers. She looks amazing. She joined the program right after she gave birth to her son, and she says it took six months. Later this spring, Hudson is headed to South Africa to star in a move based on the life of Winnie Mandela.

Nick Cannon says he is not Mr. Mariah Carey. Cannon is featured on the cover of Jet magazine, and he talks about his life with Mariah Carey. He also opens up about his business life (becoming a millionaire at the age of 15). Cannon is the host of NBC’s America’s Got Talent, and he is the CEO of his own multi-media company, which handles his radio and TV ventures.

Kel Mitchell, from the popular kids show Kenan And Kel, is broke. Mitchell had to file for bankruptcy. The former Good Burger star is in debt to the tune of $1.7 million. In court statements, he claimed to only own an SUV and clothes. His former partner Kenan Thompson is doing much better. Thompson is currently one of the cast members of NBC’s Saturday Night Live.

Speaking of Saturday Night Live, Gabby Sidebe is headed to SNL as host. The star of Precious is hosting the show on April 24^th. In other Gabby news, her mom, Alice Tan Ridley, has been chosen to compete this summer on America’s Got Talent. Ridley is a subway singer who is well known in the New York area.

Patti LaBelle has introduced her new line of bedding at Macy’s. I love good bedding, and Ms. Patti has a great collection and excellent colors. LaBelle also has a line of seasonings and sauces, and you can check them out at Shoprite supermarkets.

The Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin and The King Of Pop Michael Jackson are going to be the new inductees into the Apollo Theatre Hall Of Fame. The ceremony takes place June 14^th. Past inductees include Patti LaBelle, Quincy Jones and Ella Fitzgerald. Jennifer Lopez and her hubby Marc Anthony are also going to be honored that night with a humanitarian award.

Ruben Studdard is gearing up for a summer tour with former Idol Contestant Clay Aiken. When the two competed on American Idol, Studdard won the competition. They will be performing in Lancaster on August 8^th. In other Idol news, the charity show Idol Gives Back will air on April 21^st. Alicia Keys will be one of the performers. So far, Idol’s charity has raised over $140 million. The show needs a boost. For the first time ever, Dancing With The Stars beat Idol in the ratings by a couple million viewers. Does American Idol still have the same sizzle? I find that I’m just not interested this season. Simon looks bored, and as much as I love Ellen DeGeneres, she isn’t adding anything to the show.

The radio world lost a legend this past week with the passing of Reggie Bryant. Bryant was a radio host for WHAT-AM and for WURD-AM. He was also one of the founding members of the Philadelphia Association Of Black Journalists. Bryant was bold and outspoken, and he didn’t mind ruffling feathers. His voice will be missed.

Erykah Badu has to pay up for her nude publicity stunt. In her new video for her song Window Seat, Badu strips off her clothes in the downtown plaza where JFK was assassinated. Badu says the video and message has gotten lost in the controversy. She has to pay a $500 fine.

Tyler Perry is coming to Philadelphia April 28^th-May 2^nd with his new stage production Madea’s Big Happy Family at the Liacouras Center, Broad and Montgomery. There are still tickets available, and Tyler wants to see you there. He just added the Wednesday show. The production will have video screens to support the play so everyone will have a great seat. Tyler’s new movie, Why Did I Get Married Too, is in theatres. The movie stars Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, Tasha Smith, Sharon Leal, Malik Yoba and Perry himself. Tyler’s next project is an adaptation of the 1975 play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow is Enuf. The play was about love, abandonment and rape. Rumored cast members include Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Whoopi Goldberg, Phylicia Rashad, Jurnee Smollett, Kimberly Elise, Kerry Washington and Macy Gray. Filming starts in June, and the movie is scheduled to be

Toni Braxton’s new album, Pulse, has a new release date: May 4^th. The album has undergone some changes, including appearances by Mo’Nique and Robin Thicke. Toni is also having major tax problems. She owes the I.R.S. over $400,000 in back taxes. Sources say it was money problems that led to the breakup of her marriage to Singer Keri Lewis of Mint Condition.

Oscar Winning Comedienne Mo’Nique is coming to Philly on May 21^st with a comedy show at the Liacouras Center.

Shaunie O’Neal’s new reality show, Basketball Wives, debuts April 11^th on VH1. Shaunie is excited about the new show, and she’s already showing off her new love Marlon Yates, a 23-year old model. No, he’s not a baller, but he is cute. Go Shaunie!