Category Archives: Pop News

OPRAH WINFREY RUMORED TO OPEN EMMYS: E! Says She’s Agreed to Make an Appearance At the Beginning of the Show.

*Will Oprah Winfrey grace the 2008 Emmy Awards stage this year? E! Online is reporting that the talk show tycoon is set to open the Sept. 21 ceremony at the new Nokia Theatre in downtown Los Angeles.      
       “It’s still unclear what the talk-show queen will do, but she has agreed to be on stage for [...]

Luke Tries Some Parental Advisory

Back in the day, before you could shrug your shoulders at an overtly suggestive song such as Lil’ Wayne’s ‘Lollipop,’ Luther ‘Luke’ Campbell was hip-hop’s Hugh Heffner. A former member of 2 Live Crew, Luke helped pave the way for freedom of lyrical expression by challenging the American justice system. Now removed from his bad [...]

Toni Braxton: Ready To ‘Dance’ Again?

Toni Braxton seems to be getting back into the swing of things.
Or at least her name is.
The Grammy Award winning singer, whose long running Las Vegas show hit the skids due to health problems earlier this year, is reportedly getting ready to appear in the new season of the hit ABC dancing competition, ‘Dancing with [...]

The Jacksons: All Star Tribute Underway For ‘Icons’ Honor

The Jacksons have been named as recipients for the BMI Icons award, which will be handed out during “The 8th Annual Urban Music Awards” on Sept. 4 in Los Angeles.
Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Michael and, joining in 1976, younger brother Randy, will be saluted with an all-star musical tribute during the ceremony, which will be [...]

Rick Ross Continues To Stick To Drug Dealer Past

 
Rick Ross is sticking to the past he raps about in his music, despite being outed recently by TheSmokingGun.com (TSG) for working as a Correctional Officer in his past.
In a recent interview with Don Diva magazine, Rick Ross continued to stay consistent in his story that he is a former cocaine dealer who turned his [...]

Chilli: Somethin’ Bout The Music

Rozonda Ocelean Thomas, or as she is professionally known, Chilli, is a Grammy Award winning superstar, who — with her friends the late Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes and Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins — not only took the industry by storm, but managed to sell well over 45 million records in the interim.
The Atlanta, Georgia, singer-songwriter, who [...]

Luxe Brands: Biting the Hand That Feeds Them?

At first glance, having a celebrity photographed toting or wearing the merchandise from a luxury goods company would seem to be a marketer’s dream come true. Instead, the purveyors of high-end clothes, booze and bling are increasingly calling in the lawyers on celebs who feature their goods or trademarks without permission.
Last week, high-end designer Louis [...]

Bernie Mac Hospitalized But ‘Still Alive,’ Rep Insists

 

While Bernie Mac remains in the hospital under treament for pneumonia, his rep slammed widespread media reports that the comedian is in very critical condition.
“Bernie Mac is still alive and being treated in a Chicago hospital for pneumonia and is expected to make a full recovery,” his rep, Danica Smith, told People.com. “We once again [...]

Morgan Freeman Seriously Injured in Car Crash

Oscar winning actor Morgan Freeman is in a “serious condition” in hospital today after a car accident in Mississippi.
The 71-year-old Hollywood veteran was driving on a freeway near his home at around 11.30pm on Sunday when his car left the road and flipped over several times, according to police.
The actor, who co-starred in the latest [...]

R&B Star Turns Heads with Sexy Bra-less Look in NY

R&B superstar Rihanna (20) left her bra at home while out on the town in New Yorkyesterday, making the sizzling 26-degree evening even hotter!
The singing sensation, whose hits include ‘Umbrella’ and ‘SOS’, turned heads as she strutted along in a sexy mini skirt and sheer black top with nipples peeking through.
Her boyfriend Chris Brown (19, [...]

Mercy, a Rising Disco Star

If there is one local artiste who is bound to take lovers of the ’80s disco down memory lane, it is Mercy Magodi.
The artist, who performs by the stage name Mercy, knows how to hold her audience spellbound by her captivating dance routines and beautiful voice. Her breathtaking performance did not escape the eyes [...]

Halle Berry’s Main Man

Halle Berry gave Barack Obama some valuable advertising space Tuesday, sporting his mug on her T-shirt while shopping at the Century City mall.
It’s the second time she’s pledged her politics on the fashion front. And she’s not the only one—several stars are supporting Obama stylewise. Though just how long until someone slaps his name across [...]

Alicia Keys to Take On James Bond?

Alicia Keys as a Bond Girl?
Not exactly.
But I just got word that the songbird is the top contender to sing the title song for the next James Bond flick, Quantum of Solace.
No official announcement has been made, but a source tells me, “I believe Alicia is the winner.”
There have been a lot of rumors surrounding [...]

Ken Griffey Throws a Throat Slash Toward Jeff Brantley’s Booth

For having played 20 seasons during a baseball era filled with controversy over steroids and escalating salaries, Ken Griffey Jr. has kept his reputation remarkably clean. Off the top of my head, I can’t think of one situation where Griffey drew a lot of fire for something he did or said, unless it was some [...]

New Whitney Houston Song Leaked on Internet

Whitney Houston says it all in a new track making the rounds online.
“I want you to love me like I never left,” the legendary songbird trills in the aptly titled “Like I Never Left.”
MIA from the music scene since her private life went on a roller-coaster ride full of substance-abuse problems and a trainwreck marriage [...]

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