Archive for January, 2011

CELEBRITY EVENTS AND SIGHTINGS »

Willow Smith is planning to wow the masses again with a hot new video! Cameras caught the pint sized pop star filming “21st Century Girl” in a secret location in California . Judging by the photos, Willow will continue to infuse color, creativity and a touch of madness in every project. And check out [...]

WHITNEY AND KIM BURRELL PERFORMS “I LOOK TO YOU” ON CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL »

SEAN “DIDDY” COMBS IS SUED BY A WOMAN AND PLAYS A PRANK ON HIS SON »

S ean “Diddy” Combs is being sued for $1 trillion by a woman who has accused him of being behind the September 11 terrorist attacks.

Valerie Joyce Wilson Turks, who has filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles, also claimed that the rapper stole a poker chip from her that was worth a lot of money. [...]

NEW MUSIC: SYREETA – “YOU STILL LOVE ME” »

CHENOA MAXWELL’S “SPLIT SECOND: AFRICA” »

W hen you hear the name Chenoa Maxwell, her face maybe hard to place initially — but you know you’ve heard it before. When you start to hear about her body of work, bells began to ring — suddenly you remember.

Chenoa started her career in front of the lens, and is perhaps best known [...]

TYE TRIBBETT, WESS MORGAN, AND CARLTON PEARSON STOPS BY THE MO’NIQUE SHOW »

Carlton Pearson sits down a chats with Mo’Nique.

Tye Tribbett performs his monster hit, “Victory” and chats with Mo’Nique.

Wess Morgan shares hes testimony with Mo’Nique. Very powerful!

NEW MUSIC: KIRK FRANKLIN – “I SMILE” »

TERRY MCMILLAN SPEAKS HER MIND ABOUT JADEN AND WILLOW SMITH »

B est selling author, Terry McMillan took to her twitter account yesterday to voice her opinion about Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith’s children Jaden and Willow who have already began to make a huge impact in show business between movies and music.  See what she tweeted after the click:

2011 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL »

T housands have descended upon the small mountain resort of Park City, Utah for the 33rd Sundance Film Festival. Jan 20 – Jan 30, for 10 days each year, filmmakers and actors from around the world gather in the old mining town to showcase their work. This year, 200 films are being shown out [...]

THE NEW 2011 AIR JORDAN »

N ike has released its Air Jordan 2011 – the 26th version in as many years. Nike’s Jordan Brand division will release the shoe on 19 February for a suggested retail price of $170.

“Each year I challenge the Brand to push the envelope in all aspects of the creative process including design, technology and [...]

“THE GAME” A CERTIFIED HIT ON BET »

T he Game is offically a winner for BET! Scoring record ratings in its debut that outdistanced the heavily promoted January premieres of several series, including FX’s “Lights Out” and ABC’s “Off the Map.” But more significantly, “The Game,” has been a game-changer for BET.

Since its launch in 1980, the urban-oriented network has [...]

WHAT HAPPEN TO BRIT BRAT ON “THE GAME”? »

E rica Gluck, the adorable little girl who played Brittany Pitts (Brit Brat), the daughter of Jason & Kelly Pitts on BET’s hit series “The Game” was dropped from the show and abruptly replaced by an older teen. The show, was a win/win for BET in the ratings but die-heart fans are still up [...]

BEBE & CECE WINANS AND MARY MARY ARE HITTING THE ROAD THIS SPRING »

T he sibilings are uniting, bother-and-sister Gospel duo Bebe & Cece Winans are teaming up with sister-to-sister Gospel duo, Mary Mary for an upcoming spring tour. Kicking off April 1st in Detroit Michigan, the Still Something Big Tour will see the superstars performing songs together as well as their respective hits and fan favorites.

MISSING BABY FOUND AFTER 23 YEARS »

O n Aug. 4, 1987, 19-day-old Carlina White was taken from her biological parents, Joy White and Carl Tyson, when they took her to the hospital with a fever. At the time, the parents accused a mystery woman who had been hanging around the hospital. A $10,000 reward was offered and the parents never [...]

83RD ACADEMY AWARDS NOMINATIONS »

B lack Swan was the only Black we saw in this years Oscar nominations! We say that in jest, but, seriously, aside for Mo’Nique annoucning the nominees the 83rd Academy Awards will be as white-washed as ever. This is not to say that certain films were overlooked (For Colored Girls), but it truly highlights [...]

ARETHA IS NOT GIVING UP ON HALLE BERRY »

A retha Franklin isn’t ready to let go of her dream of Halle Berry playing her on film. As we prevousily reported, Oscar winner, Halle Berry said she’d consider the role — if she could carry a tune. She doesn’t feel she could do Aretha justice. Aretha got back in touch with Wendy Williams, [...]

THE AMBASSADOR AND DA T.R.U.T.H. SIGNS A NEW RECORD DEAL WITH XIST MUSIC »

2 20 Entertainment Group and Xist Music recently announced a new joint-venture at the 26th Annual Stellar Awards press event. The announcement also included the two new Xist Music signings, The Ambassador and Da’ T.R.U.T.H. ­­­– both newly signed Xist Music artists will release new projects in 2011 and have plans for major tours [...]

OPRAH’S FAMILY SECRET SCORES BIG RATINGS »

O prah Winfrey scored her best ratings in nearly six years with Monday’s show during which she revealed that she had a half-sister she never knew. The broadcast averaged a 9.6 household rating (according to metered market weighted averages). That’s the highest episode since Oprah’s post-Oscar party installment on February 28, 2005.

Oprah teased the [...]

MIKE TYSON AND WIFE WELCOMES SON »

I ike Tyson and his wife Lakiha “Kiki” Spicer Tyson welcomed a baby boy on Tuesday. Morocco Elijah Tyson was born at Saint Rose Dominican Hospital in Henderson, Nevada. He weighed in at 8 lbs., 13 oz., and measured 19 inches in length. “He is such a sweet and calm baby,” Tyson’s rep Tammy [...]

LEBRON JAMES NEW ANIMATED SERIES »

T o all of those who think LeBron James is just a basketball player, I present to you: The LeBrons! The animated web series will debut this Spring on YouTube and Lebron James’ own website and be based on four versions of himself including Kid LeBron, Athlete LeBron, Business LeBron and Wise Lebron.
“The LeBrons,” [...]