Does Queen Latifah have something to tell us? Is she ready to make an announcement, or is she being forced to reveal her private life? Queen Latifah has been very quiet about her private life. In a recent interview, she proclaimed she had nothing to say about her personal life. She said her personal life was her business. Will she change her mind in 2008? Will she do an Ellen? Or will she just go on with her life? I think she is being forced to address certain issues, and she may not be ready. She has a new movie she produced coming out called The Perfect Holiday with Morris Chestnut and Gabrielle Union, she’s a spokesperson for Cover Girl Cosmetics and she’s hosting the Peoples Choice Awards next month.
Tameka Foster, Usher’s wife, has a message for the haters. Stop hating on her because she’s dark skinned. Foster opens up to Essence magazine about the harsh treatment she has gotten from Usher’s fans. Foster says she is not 25-years old and size two. She says Usher knows her past and loves her anyway. Foster gave birth to Usher’s first child a couple of weeks ago. Usher is over the top with happiness over the birth of his son. Foster believes that if she were light skinned, his fans would have no problem with her. When Foster met Usher, she was married with three kids. She says she thought he was a young tyrant, but then a friendship developed and he helped her through her divorce. She was there for him when he broke up with Chilli from TLC.
Is R Kelly dating the daughter of his former close friends? Maxine Daniels, the daughter of music Giant George Daniels and stepdaughter to Regina Daniels, is rumored to be dating the middle-aged pied piper of R&B. When the friendship ended with the Daniels, a lot of people wondered why. Regina Daniels was Kelly’s publicist for over 14 years. Spokespeople for Kelly claim Regina Daniels was fired for revealing personal info about him. Friends of the Daniels claim they stopped associating with Kelly when they realized he was dating their daughter, a girl he has known since she was 4-years old. So how old is Maxine Daniels? Depending on who you talk to, she’s either 17 or 21-years old. Kelly has known her since she was four years old, so the big question is when did he start dating her?
The 50th anniversary of the Grammys is set for February. Will Whitney Houston be the big surprise? She is working on her big comeback, and word has it she will make her US comeback on the night of the Grammy’s. Will Alicia Keys be a part of her comeback? Sources say she may be doing a duet with Keyes. Houston has been performing around the world and doing well. Her voice is coming back and she looks great. During the throes of her addiction, she went to hell and back. Now she is returning to her rightful place as one of the greatest singers of our generation.
2007 was a very good year for Jennifer Hudson. The Oscar Winner has seen her share of ups and downs, and now we hear she is back with her longtime boyfriend. Hudson and James Peyton separated for a while, and she was seen with Football Player Kherry Rhodes. Peyton has been Hudson’s rock for many years, and friends say she realized she made a mistake when they separated.
Rubin Studdard is gearing up for his first musical. Studdard is set to play the Legendary Fats Waller in the musical Ain’t Misbehavin’.
Mel B and the Spice Girls are coming to Philadelphia. The Spice Girls are on the road, and Mel’s husband is not happy. Apparently, Mel B puts on quite a sexy show where she pulls a guy out of the audience and gives him a lap dance. Mel’s husband saw the first show and stormed out. He doesn’t like his wife acting like that.
Vivica A. Fox has to get booked. Fox has to see a judge ASAP, or a bench warrant will be issued for her arrests. This is all stemming from her drunk driving arrests earlier this year.
Is Will Smith a scientologist? Smith says love is his religion. There has been speculation that Smith had turned to the controversial religion when he became friends with Tom Cruise. While doing press interviews for his new movie, I Am Legend, Smith defended his friendship with Cruise, but says he’s not a scientologist.
Nicole Richie has mended fences with her adoptive mom Brenda Richie. During the height Nicole’s problems, she had a huge falling out with Brenda Richie, and they stopped speaking. Nicole is expecting her first child with Rocker Joel Madden, and she is trying to turn her life around. She is very serious about becoming a mom, so she has laid off the wild parties, booze and drugs. Richie recently launched her new charity foundation with her boyfriend, and Brenda Richie was by her side. The Richie-Madden Children’s Foundation recently gave over $200,000 in gifts to expectant moms in Los Angeles.
Get ready for these hot new music releases on December 18th- Mary J. Blige- Growing Pains
Jaheim- The Makings of a Man
Kirk Franklin – The Fight of My Life
D.L. Hughley will be hosting the new season of Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam on HBO.
Singer Tevin Campbell is making a comeback. He’s currently starring on Broadway in the musical Hairspray and working on a new album.
What is going on with Keenen Ivory Wayans? Since he left his wife and kids for another woman, he looks a mess. Wayans has already started a life with his new woman, and they have a child. At a recent appearance, Wayans showed up looking gaunt and sickly. He has lost a lot of weight and many people are wondering what’s going on with him.
Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac have signed on for the movie Soul Men. Production starts in February and Malcolm Lee (The Best Man) is directing. Jackson and Mac will be playing feuding back up singers who reunite for a tour. Word has it both men will be doing their own music and dance numbers.
Upcoming TV and Film Events:
Martin Lawrence is also gearing up for a busy 2008. Lawrence has two big movie projects coming out: College Road Trip with Raven Symone opening in theatres March 7th and Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins with Mo’Nique, James Earl Jones and Nicole Ari Parker.
“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.
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.
The new season of American Idol: Season 7 premieres Tuesday January 15th.
BET’s Celebration of Gospel takes place January 27th, 8pm on BET. There will be special appearances by Patti LaBelle, Kirk Franklin, John Legend, Dr. Bobby Jones and the top five Sunday Best finalists. Steve Harvey is hosting.
The 50th Annual Grammy Awards will air February 10th on CBS.
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.
WHAT’S THE UNDERGROUND BUZZ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This veteran R&B Singer has quite a story to tell. She has been involved with legends in the music business. She could write a book and make a ton of money, but it would hurt those she cares about. She really needs the money, but the truth about the legends would be shocking news if made public. Will she guard their secrets, or make the money and write a book?
Upcoming Movies and Events:
Perfect Holiday with Gabrielle Union, Morris Chestnut, Charlie Murphy, Katt Williams, Queen Latifah and Terrence Howard opens December 12th.
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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