Entertainment News
*Ne-Yo is teaming up with Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee to create a storybook version of his forthcoming album “Libra Scale.” His character, named Jerome, is given superpowers and told he cannot fall in love – until he meets the villain Diamond Eyes. Jerome’s story will also be played out in the crooner’s music videos. […]
Singer Eric Benet has been burning up the charts with his new single, “Sometimes I Cry”. Here’s the video from the emotional record and either Eric still isn’t over Halle or he is a damn good actor. Here’s the lyrics to the second verse: Heard you’re moving in with someone new I hope all your […]
Close the shades, light some incense and candles before you tune into the new music video from Natalie Stewart (aka “the Floacist”) featuring Musiq Soulchild. This is a sexy one indeed! Talk about downright soulful and sexy! Whew! My fingers are on fire right now as I rush to type and get this one out […]
Cedric “K-Ci” and Joel “JoJo” Hailey have been through it all – fame, fortune, and then a career in crisis as the music business changed around them. Even at the height of their fame, both as members of Jodeci then as K-Ci and JoJo, rumors of womanizing, drug abuse and other self-destructive behaviors followed them, […]
Police got unexpected help talking a suicidal man down from an Atlanta skyscraper on Wednesday when rapper T.I. showed up. Do you think this was a publicity stunt? The rapper does have a court appearance for his last arrest tomorrow… What do you think?
*Allen Iverson may be headed to the Middle East. After split-second runs with the Memphis Grizzlies and Philadelphia 76ers last season, the former NBA star is reportedly close to signing with Turkish team Besiktas Cola Turka. The one-season deal could net Iverson as much as $2 million, Yahoo! Sports has reported, citing unnamed sources. http://www.eurweb.com/?p=57160
With the current non-celebrity version of “The Apprentice” earning record low ratings, Donald Trump will begin filming the next celebrity version of the show early next week in New York City. Michael Jackson’s sister LaToya Jackson and TV personalities Star Jones and Mark McGrath are among the cast, according to EW.com. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/gossip/22723
*Morgan Freeman has been named the 39th recipient of the American Film Institute’s AFI Life Achievement Award, becoming only the second black actor to receive the honor. Sidney Poitier was the first recipient in 1992. . The award will be presented to Freeman at a gala tribute on June 9 in Los Angeles and will […]
Raheem Devaughn has this hot new single “Bedroom” that is tearing up the blogs and Youtube! Check out what everybody is talking about.
Israel Houghton has referred to himself as a black man raised by white people in a Hispanic neighborhood, which may be why his approach to gospel music is so eclectic. His New Breed Ministries is a collection of musicians brought together by the love of Christ and music, and Houghton isn’t afraid to veer out […]
More than 30,000 weddings are planned today across the country, according to Brides Magazine and online registries. Many couples chose the date on purpose — all the better to remember their anniversary, right? Mason’s Bakery, in Fort Myers, Fla., whipped up a record 26 cakes for the weekend, including a baker’s dozen for weddings today. […]
Brandy and her “Dancing With The Stars” partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy danced the Rumba this week on the competition show. Though Brandy struggled with being “sexy” – she claims it’s because she hasn’t been in a relationship in 6 years – the judges praised her for her commitment. One judge even said it was “too hot” […]
