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Glynn Turman, Loretta Devine and Art Evans are to take part in a staged reading of the award-winning play “The Dreamers”

Glynn Turman, Loretta Devine and Art Evans are to take part in a staged reading of the award-winning play “The Dreamers” this weekend in Los Angeles.

The production, directed by Bill Duke, follows a poor African-American family in the south and begins the day that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated.

“It is April 4, 1968. In the wake of Dr. King’s horrible assassination, the shameful ghosts of the past return to haunt a poor southern family, reopening the festering… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on March 12, 2010 at 11:37am — No Comments

Ludacris and his Fox News nemesis Bill O’Reilly has ended feud!!!

It appears as if the longstanding feud between rapper Ludacris and his Fox News nemesis Bill O’Reilly has ended.

In 2002, O’Reilly helped to get Ludacris dumped as a Pepsi spokesman after calling on his viewers to boycott the soft drink. But Luda reportedly stepped to the conservative commentator at a recent event when he noticed O’Reilly’s name on the guest list.

“The first thing I said to him was, ‘I want to meet the guy who has had so much to say about me, but knows… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on March 12, 2010 at 11:32am — No Comments

Snoop Dogg Wins Latest Battle in UK Ban

Snoop Dogg Wins Latest Battle in UK Ban

*Snoop Dogg is inching closer to gaining entry into the UK in his long-running battle with British border authorities.

The rapper, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, was originally banned from the country in 2007, forcing him and fellow rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs to cancel the British dates of their European tour.

The ban was triggered by Snoop Dogg’s arrest at Heathrow airport in 2006 following a scuffle involving members… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on March 5, 2010 at 3:32pm — No Comments

Allen Iverson’s Wife Files for Divorce

Allen Iverson’s Wife Files for Divorce

Turns out Allen Iverson was handed two big breakups this week – one from, his NBA team, the other from his wife.

According to reports, Tawanna Iverson filed papers Tuesday in Atlanta’s Fulton County Superior Court saying their 8½-year marriage is “irretrievably broken.” On the same day, the Philadelphia 76ers announced he would not return for the rest of the season.

After returning to the 76ers as a free agent in December,… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on March 5, 2010 at 3:26pm — No Comments

Jay-Z Visits President Obama at the White House

Jay-Z Visits President Obama at the White House

*During his tour stop in Washington D.C. last night, Jay-Z, his wife Beyonce and mother-in-law Tina Knowles squeezed in a visit to the President of the United States.

“I just came from the White House,” Jigga told the audience during the last minutes of his Blueprint 3 concert at the Verizon Center, which is just a hop skip and a jump from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

Officials confirmed to the Washington Post that… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on March 5, 2010 at 3:20pm — No Comments

JAY Z ACCUSED OF DISCRIMINATION

Jay-Z Doesn’t Like White People

We know Jay-Z has 99 problems. And in the scheme of things, this more than likely won’t be #100.

We’re referring to an incident in Britain earlier this week. Hova is being accused by a local paper there of discrimination.

The Daily Star is reporting that he refused to allow white people into his VIP area at Merah nightclub in London following his Best International Male Solo win at the BRIT Awards.

The publication’s… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on February 25, 2010 at 12:31pm — No Comments

Patti LaBelle Questions ‘Idol’ Judges

Patti LaBelle Questions ‘Idol’ Judges

*She won’t name names, but Patti LaBelle is calling out the judging panel of “American Idol” this season, saying some of them don’t belong in their coveted seat.

“Some of the judges, I don’t think they’re qualified to even judge,” she said in an interview with the Associated Press.

She wouldn’t say if she was referring to Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi or Ellen DeGeneres, who this week began judging the show’s… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on February 25, 2010 at 12:27pm — No Comments

50 Cent Sued Over Sex Tape

50 Cent Sued Over Sex Tape

A Florida woman is suing 50 Cent in New York City, claiming he edited himself into her homemade sex tape as a wig-wearing narrator and unlawfully distributed the video over the Internet.

Lastonia Leviston filed a lawsuit on Wednesday in Manhattan claiming unauthorized use of her name or image and emotional distress caused by the public release of a video she made with a lover in 2008, reports the Associated Press.

The lawsuit accuses… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on February 25, 2010 at 12:24pm — No Comments

‘Why Did I Get Married, Too?

‘Why Did I Get Married, Too?

A scene from Tyler Perry's 'Why Did I get Married, Too?'

*What’s up y’all?! Here is the dirt …

Last Monday I was blessed with the opportunity to be an audience member during the taping of Tyler Perry’s talk show and it was an awesome experience! Not only did I get to see the film “Why Did I Get Married Too” but I actually shared the same space as the legendary Janet Jackson.

Needless to say, for the first time in my life I… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on February 16, 2010 at 11:08am — No Comments

Jay-Z Explains His ‘We Are the World 25′ Absence

Jay-Z Explains His ‘We Are the World 25′ Absence

Have you been racking your brain trying to figure out why Jay-Z isn’t a part of the “We Are the World 25″ remake for Haiti?

Well, to put it bluntly, Hova says he wasn’t interested because he doesn’t do remakes. Explaining further, he says that nothing, even if it’s filled with star-studded ensemble, could ever come close to the original song.

“I know everybody is gonna take this wrong: ‘We Are the World,’ I love… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on February 16, 2010 at 10:58am — No Comments

Mo’Nique to Headline Comedy Tour

Mo’Nique to Headline Comedy Tour

*Returning to her standup roots, Oscar-nominated actress Mo’Nique will take a break from her BET late night talk show to embark on a 20-city comedy tour beginning in March.

Dubbed “Mo’Nique Spread the Love Tour 2010,” the trek will also feature her talk show sidekick Rodney Perry, comedian Tone-X as the tour’s “Man on the Street” and DJ Ant.

“On this tour people can expect the kind of laughter that makes the bottom of their… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on February 14, 2010 at 11:36pm — No Comments

Holly Robinson Peete Responds to John Mayer: ‘I was disgusted and offended.’

Holly Robinson Peete Responds to John Mayer: ‘I was disgusted and offended.’

Holly Robinson Peete & John Mayer

*How would you like to be Holly Robinson Peete who all of a sudden, out of nowhere, found herself in the middle of a firestorm of controversy started by John Mayer?

If you haven’t heard, Robinson Peete was told by a friend that Mayer had called her “gorgeous” in a Playboy interview. Well, she blushed and even told E! in a widely reported interview, that… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on February 14, 2010 at 11:26pm — No Comments

Dr.Dre Files Suit On The New Death Row

Dr. Dre Files Suit on the New Death Row

*The company that bought Death Row Records when it was in bankruptcy, is getting a taste of record industry politics.

Andre Young, better known to the world as Dr. Dre, filed a suit in federal court in Los Angeles against WIDEawake Death Row Records and its parent companies, Thursday.

The producer is claiming the label failed to pay royalties and released a new version of his iconic album “The Chronic” without his… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on February 12, 2010 at 1:10pm — No Comments

Will & Jada: Don’t Sue Us for Our Failed Movie

Will & Jada: Don’t Sue Us for Our Failed Movie

*Will and Jada Pinkett Smith are at the center of a legal dispute with a financier over a botched movie that went straight to DVD without making a dime.

According to documents filed Friday (Feb. 5) in L.A. County Superior Court, the Smiths claim that David Grasso is threatening to sue them over what he believes to be allegations the pair “guaranteed” a return on his investment in the film, titled “The Human… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on February 11, 2010 at 7:39pm — No Comments

Tiger Woods Returning to Golf in Two Weeks?

Tiger Woods Returning to Golf in Two Weeks?

*There are unconfirmed reports floating around that Tiger Woods’s big return to golf following his sex scandal will take place this month at the Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona.

The Herald Sun of Melbourne reported Woods is “poised to make a shock return to competitive golf” at the annual tournament, which takes place Feb. 17 through 21. The paper did not cite a source, and the PGA Tour’s top spokesman Ty Votaw said… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on February 11, 2010 at 7:37pm — No Comments

Janet Jackson Talks Lady Gaga and Rihanna

Janet Jackson Talks Lady Gaga and Rihanna

*Janet Jackson was asked her thoughts on current pop sensations Lady Gaga and Rihanna during an interview for the Feb/March issue of Wonderland Magazine.

The Q&A, which took place in a conference room in her Upper West Side apartment building, sought her opinion on the fashion sense of both celebrities, and whether or not she feels a need to compete.

Here is an excerpt from the interview:

Wonderland: Do you feel… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on February 11, 2010 at 7:34pm — No Comments

John Mayer Tweets N-word Apology; But he’s convinced ‘the hood’ loves him

John Mayer Tweets N-word Apology; But he’s convinced ‘the hood’ loves him

*After his twisted comments about being getting a “nigger pass” hit the internet yesterday, pop star John Mayer finds himself getting the serious side eye treatment, today.

Apparently Mayer is and interviewers dream; he’s one of those people who will just say any old thing and doesn’t know when to shut it down. His recent Playboy magazine interview is the latest example.

And… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on February 11, 2010 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Amanda Bynes Says She Prefers ‘Chocolate’ Men

Amanda Bynes Says She Prefers ‘Chocolate’ Men

Former Nickelodeon star Amanda Bynes took to Twitter at 5 a.m. yesterday to talk about how much she loves black men, or in her terminology, “chocolate over vanilla.”

“It’s amazing how good it feels when someone knows how to love your body! I am having withdrawals from a certain guy lol,” she tweeted. “So turns out i prefer chocolate over vanilla. interesting.”

Apparently, her comments caused quite the… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on February 11, 2010 at 7:26pm — No Comments

Jailbound Lil Wayne Films Goodbye Message

*Rapper Lil Wayne has filmed farewell videos for fans in advance of his impending prison term for gun possession.

After his sentencing was postponed Tuesday so that he can complete dental work, the 27-year-old posted ustream footage of what he thought would be his final hours before lockdown.

“Thank you from the bottom of me. Do not forget about me ’cause I will forever think about you, and I cannot wait for you to see me again. I’m out,” he said in one of the clips.

As… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on February 11, 2010 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Hundreds Gather For Teddy Pendegrass

Hundreds Gather for Teddy Pendergrass Viewing

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People wait in line for the public viewing of Teddy Pendergrass at the Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

*A public viewing for R&B legend Teddy Pendergrass is underway in Philadelphia at the Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church.

The line of more than 300 mourners stretches… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on January 22, 2010 at 6:57pm — No Comments