http://www.eurweb.com/?p=73797 *Berry Gordy, whose Motown Records released Teena Marie’s first four albums, released a statement Monday reflecting on his relationship with the soulful R&B standout, who died in her sleep Sunday of apparent “natural causes.”
*The NY Times has done a piece on Steve Harvey. With all of his accomplishments over the years and now his recent turn as an author and “relationship guru,” the title of the piece asks if he’s a “Multimedia King?” http://www.eurweb.com/?p=73510
http://www.contracostatimes.com/49ers/ci_16946908?nclick_check=1 ST. LOUIS — By the time the 49ers’ plane touched down back home Sunday, the Mike Singletary era was over. Team President Jed York fired the head coach hours after the team was eliminated from playoff contention.
http://www.eurweb.com/?p=73325 *A note written by Michael Jackson just before his death and found in his rented Holmby Hills mansion was just auctioned off on eBay for more than $3,000.
newzimbabwe.com, and the county is hoping her presence will give a boost to the economy. *Mary J. Blige is due in Zimbabwe this week to perform her first ever show in Harare, according to http://www.eurweb.com/?p=71829
http://www.eurweb.com/?p=71400 *Grace Jones has joined the infamous wall of celebrities who owe Uncle Sam with a modest $64k.
http://www.eurweb.com/?p=71415 *MC Hammer showed what he was all about after, in some opinions, coming back strong against Jay-Z’s punchlines on Kanye’s “So Appalled.” He released a track against Jay-Z called “Better Run, Run.”
A photograph of Michael Jackson posing as an Egyptian pharaoh sold for 26,000 euros ($34,880) Monday at an auction featuring four never-before-seen portraits of the “King of Pop,” reports Reuters. http://www.eurweb.com/?p=71214
*Mariah Carey says she’s confused by longstanding rumors that she is bisexual – insisting speculation she is attracted to women is “not the reality.” http://www.eurweb.com/?p=71387
http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/gossip/24297 Celebrities and charities often go together, so it’s no surprise that they’re converging in Philadelphia for a weekend of events that will benefit children and families in need.
http://www.eurweb.com/?p=71060 *Today, producers of the 83rd Academy Awards announced that Halle Berry and Oprah Winfrey are among the first round of presenters confirmed for the ceremony, to be held Sunday, Feb. 27 at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles.
*Don Cheadle has signed on to star in Showtime’s new pilot “House of Lies.” The actor will take the lead in the half-hour dark comedy created by Matthew Carnahan (“Dirt”). The series is based on the book “House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time.” The project will enter […]
