4-1-1 FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 19th, 2007

Congratulations to Jimmy Rollins. The Philadelphia Phillies’ shortstop was named the National League’s Most Valuable Player. Rollins is the seventh Phillies player to win the title. Last year, his teammate Ryan Howard was awarded the title, making the win a hometown back to back.
 
Wyclef Jean reveals the mystery behind Lauryn Hill’s strange behavior. At one time, Hill was on top of the world winning acclaim and awards all over the world. Then, she snapped. Jean claims it was their affair that drove her over the edge. Jean is married, and he had no intention of leaving his wife for Hill. Jean says Hill started using drugs after they broke up. He says she has lost touch with reality, and there will not be a Fugees’ reunion. Jean says Hill is in desperate need of psychological help. Hill has had a history with married men. Her children’s father, Rohan Marley, also has a wife.
 
Eddie Murphy will never forgive former Spice Girl Mel B, and he has told a court he has no interest in ever meeting his daughter. Murphy will pay the child support, but that’s it. Eddie feels Mel B made a fool of him and deliberately got pregnant. Little Angel Iris was born on his birthday. At first, Eddie denied the child was his, but then the DNA tests came in proving that he is 100 percent the baby daddy. Murphy needs to get over it. He should wear a condom instead of having unprotected sex. Murphy’s ex-wife Nicole is going through her own madness. She is tearing through the money she got from Murphy in their divorce settlement. Between the bad investments and gigolo boyfriends, she is going to be broke.
 
R Kelly has lost the backing of his closest friends and advisors George and Regina Daniels. For years, Regina Daniels served as Kelly’s publicist through the good times and bad times. George Daniels is a major music retailer in the Midwest. The Daniels have issued statements disassociating themselves from Kelly. Word has it Kelly wanted Regina Daniels to lie for him on the witness stand regarding his child pornography case.
 
Shaq and Shaunie: back together again? The popular couple was spotted at a wrestling match with their three kids. They were holding hands and enjoying themselves. Are they getting back together? Well consider this…… it’s cheaper to keep her. Despite the allegations of cheating, stealing and pregnant jumpoffs, the two could find happiness again. Word has it the pregnant jumpoff is no longer pregnant, and she is out of the picture.
 
Chris Rock has some explaining to do. At a recent comedy show in Vegas, he insulted Gayle King and her young date. Everyone knows Gayle is Oprah Winfrey’s best friend, so when Rock started to make fun of King and her date, she couldn’t believe her ears. Rock stated that Oprah was going to break King and her date up, and make him disappear like Stedman (ouch!) Needless to say King did not stick around. She felt he had already crossed the line. When Rock tried to apologize, she gave him the hand.
 
Jamie Foxx has signed a deal with MTV and VH1 for a show featuring men getting social makeovers. The show is called From G’s to Gents.
 
Singer Chaka Khan has a new health beverage. It’s called Purple. It’s an antioxidant that will be sold in health food stores, delis and drug stores. The beverage will be sold nationwide starting next year.
 
Nicole Richie is featured in the new issue of People magazine. People has the exclusive photos of her baby shower which has the theme of The Wizard of Oz.
 
BET’s Celebration of Gospel airs January 27th on BET. Steve Harvey is hosting with special guest stars Patti LaBelle, Kirk Franklin, John Legend, Dr. Bobby Jones and the top five finalists from BET’s Sunday Best.
 
Michael Jackson is back in the United States, and sources say he is staying at his parents’ home in Encino, California. Michael has been traveling with his three kids and a tutor. His confidante, Nanny Grace, is staying in Las Vegas.
 
NBC is getting ready to unveil their new TV show Clash of The Choirs, December 17th -20th. The show will feature celebrity choirmasters Patti LaBelle, Michael Bolton, Kelly Rowland and Nick Lachey. The celebrities will be gathering singers in their hometowns to compete for the best choir.
 
Tennis Sensation Venus Williams is unveiled her new clothing line. The line called EleVen. It’s the largest fashion collection by a female athlete. The 120 piece line includes track suits, sports bra, denim jackets, jewelry, t-shirts, gym bags, visors, sport socks and sneakers. The affordable sports line will be sold exclusively at Steve and Barry stores nationwide for under $20. Venus’s sister Serena also has a sports line, via Nike.
 
Has Usher changed religions? Word has it he is now a Scientologist along with his wife Tameka. Other noted Scientologist include Tom Cruise, John Travolta and Kirstie Alley. Usher is gearing up for a big 2008. In addition to his first child being born, he is releasing a new album in March.
 
The Beyonce Experience is out on DVD. Beyonce’s 2007 tour was phenomenal, and this DVD features a Destiny’s Child Reunion plus an appearance with B’s main man Jay-Z.
 
The new season of American Idol: Season 7 premieres Tuesday January 15th.
 
Singer Angela Winbush is coming to Philly Saturday, December 1st at North By Northwest, 7165 Germantown Avenue. For more info call 215-248-1000.
 
Let’s talk couples….. Singer Marques Houston is engaged to Actress Jennifer Freeman. Freeman is best known for her work on the Damon Wayans’ show My Wife and Kids.
 
Congrats are also in order for Sportscaster Ahmad Rashad. The former husband of Actress Phylicia Rashad has gotten married again. Rashad has struck gold. He recently married Sale Johnson, the ex-wife of Billionaire Woody Johnson.
The 34th Annual Peoples Choice Awards is set to air January 8th. Halle Berry, Queen Latifah, Denzel Washington, Beyonce, Jamie Foxx, Dwayne “The Rock “Johnson and Chris Tucker are all up for awards.
 
KeKe Palmer (Akeelah and the Bee, Jump In) will be portraying 80’s Rapper Roxanne Shante in the movie The Vapors. The movie will detail the rise of the hip hop Juice Crew, Big Daddy Kane and Biz Markie. Actor Clifton Powell is set to portray famed DJ Mr. Magic.
 
This week at the movies, it’s This Christmas with Regina King, Delroy Lindo, Chris Brown, Sharon Leal and Idris Elba.
 
The Color Purple road tour is coming to Philadelphia. The Oprah Winfrey Production will kick off an extended stay beginning June 17th, 2008 at The Academy of Music.
 
The musical Hairspray with John Travolta, Queen Latifah and Zach Efron is out on DVD.
 
“The Boss”-Diana Ross, Director Martin Scorsese, Beach Boy Founder Brian Wilson and Comedian/Actor Steve Martin have been named for The 2007 Kennedy Center Honors. The awards ceremony takes place on December 26th on CBS.
 
WHAT’S THE UNDERGROUND BUZZ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This popular female singer is topping the charts with her latest album, but a lot of her fans are disappointed with her new sexy image. She has been wearing revealing outfits and tons of makeup because record label bosses want her competing with other singers. This female singer can sing, and she is also a talented musician. Her fans feel she doesn’t need to look like a hoochie to prove her worth.
 
This Talk Show Hostess is addicted to her wigs. She refuses to let any man she dates see her without her wig or extensions, and it’s starting to affect her sex life.
 
Upcoming Movies and Events:
 
Perfect Holiday- Gabrielle Union, Morris Chestnut, Charlie Murphy, Katt Williams, Queen Latifah and Terrence Howard. The movie opens December 4th.
 
The Great Debaters – Starring Denzel Washington (Director), Forest Whitaker and produced by Oprah Winfrey. The movie opens Christmas Day.
 
First Sunday – Ice Cube, Tracy Morgan and Katt Williams opens January 11th 2008.
 
The Better Man- Martin Lawrence, Mo’Nique and James Earl Jones opens February 2008.
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