WEEK ENDING: March 23rd, 2012 It’s another drug bust for Singer El DeBarge. El was arrested this week for possession of crack cocaine with intent to sell. He has an April 9th court date. Since 2001, he has been arrested three times for drug possession. In 2008, he spent two years in jail. Last year, he entered rehab, but apparently he can’t conquer his drug demons.
Oprah had to stop the madness! The OWN staff couldn’t take working for Rosie O’Donnell any longer. The Rosie Show only lasted five months. It was plagued by low ratings, and Rosie’s demeanor didn’t help. According to sources, she was a bully on the set, felt the writers couldn’t write, the producers couldn’t produce, the stage manager couldn’t manage and the director couldn’t direct. Staff members say it was the worst experience they’ve ever had. After much thought, Oprah decided to end the show. Both parties put out nice statements about each other, but there is tension between the two. Rosie never wanted to be in Chicago. She wanted the show taped in New York. Oprah insisted on Chicago, The Oprah Show’s original home base. March 30th is the final day of The Rosie Show.
Don’t Drag Whitney’s Legacy Down! The Houston family is pleading with Ray J to not release nude photos and videos of Whitney Houston. Sources say Ray J is sitting on a gold mine. He and Whitney were together during her final years. Ray J is known for his sex tape with now famous socialite Kim Kardashian. Kardashian’s career took off in 2007 when their sex tape came out. This is such a sad time for Whitney’s mom Cissy Houston. In addition to losing her daughter, she is also dealing with her granddaughter Bobbi Kris. Bobbi Kris is openly dating her unofficial adopted brother Nick Gordon. Cissy feels Gordon is taking advantage of Bobbi Kris. Bobbi Kris has turned to Gordon for comfort, and she is wearing her mother’s diamond ring.
The Allen Iverson divorce has taken a turn for the worse. Tawanna Iverson has filed court documents wanting a list of every woman that her husband slept with during their marriage. They have been together for years (married for ten) and they have five kids. Tawanna has stated that Iverson is hiding money and she and the kids have nothing. Iverson’s NBA career came to a dreadful end, and now his marriage has ended. What will become of his legacy? He was once one of the NBA’s greatest.
Former Basketball Star Shaquille O’Neal is getting a reputation as a heartbreaker. O’Neal recently dumped longtime girlfriend Nikki “Hoopz” Alexander. Hoopz became famous as the first season winner of the VH1 reality show Flavor Of Love with Flavor Flav. Since winning the show, she had gained quite a reputation. Then she hooked up with Shaq, and they appeared to be in love. Despite her past, he was very open about their relationship. Well, Shaq recently turned 40, and he showed up to his party with a new woman. What happened to Hoopz? Apparently, he had his security detail put her out of his home. He felt it was time move on with another woman. What will Hoopz do now? She was hoping to marry Shaq. Maybe Basketball Wives will contact her…oops…uh oh…. that won’t happen! Shaq’s ex-wife Shaunie O’Neal is the producer of that show.
This world is too small!In the next few weeks, you are going to see Will Smith everywhere. He’s hosting The Kids Choice Awards on Nickelodeon on the 31st. His new Men In Black movie is opening in theatres Memorial Day weekend. The past few weeks have been rough for Will and his wife Actress Jada Pinkett Smith. The tabloids have been running wild with stories of marital strife, but the two appeared at a recent 76ers’ basketball game kissing, hugging and spending family time with their children.
It’s another baby for Real Housewives Of Atlanta Star Kim Zolciak. Zolciak is four months pregnant. Nine months ago, she gave birth to a baby boy. This is her second child with Football Star Kroy Biermann.
Tiger Woods’ former Swing Coach Hank Haney is writing a book about his days with the golf great. Before infidelity destroyed his marriage and image, Tiger Woods was on top of the world. Now those who were closest to him are making money off of his life. In the book, Haney talks about Woods ex-wife Elin Nordegren. He claims she wasn’t allowed to smile on the golf course when Tiger won, and that Tiger wouldn’t let her be openly affectionate in public. So what was the reason for the no smiling? Haney says Woods told her you don’t have to smile and be happy for a win because he is supposed to win; that’s their way of life.
So what did you think of week one of Dancing With The Stars? Empress Of Soul Gladys Knight surprised everyone with her fancy footwork. Other standouts included Actor Jaleel White (Urkel) and Disney Star Rashon Fagan. Sherri Shepherd of The View also did her thing.
Get ready for more Rapper/Actor T.I. on TV. His reality show, The Family Hustle on VH1 with his wife Tiny, has been renewed for another season. Plus, he has signed on for the Showtime series The Boss with Kelsey Grammer and Sanaa Lathan.Braxton Family Values has been renewed for another season.
Yes! It’s the further adventures of Toni and her sisters. Plus the breakout star Tamar is getting her own spinoff with her husband Vince.
Katie Couric’s new daytime talk show debuts September 10th.
Niecy Nash is getting a reality show based around her family life. The show, Leave It To Niecy, debuts Sunday at 10pm on the TLC network.
Mike Tyson…. the entertainer? The former boxer is putting together a Las Vegas show, and he hopes to take it to Broadway.
Mary Mary’s (sisters Tina and Erica) new reality show debuts on the WE Network next week. Thursday March 29th is the debut of their show called Mary Mary. The show will feature the gospel stars as they juggle their careers and their ever growing families. The ladies have a new song out called Go Get It, which is the title track to their new album due out in May.
Congrats to Tina Campbell from the duo. She is expecting her fifth child. Tina’s sister Erica gave birth to a baby girl a few weeks ago.
In more gospel news, BET is gearing up for the fifth season of Sunday Best. Joining Yolanda Adams and Donnie McClurkin at the judges table will be CeCe Winans. Winans is replacing Mary Mary.
A Detroit business deal has gone belly up for Singer Keith Sweat. Sweat has some real estate in the motor city, but the homes went into foreclosure. The banks took the homes saying he defaulted on the loan, and now he still has to pay $250,000.
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Friday, March 23, 2012
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Operation Retreat Production...
Evening friends!
Well as I stated I was posting the work that was created at my retreat this past weekend:
Below is a wall piece I believe by Tim Holtz...and it had 6 slots for pics or whatever...its actually not finished, I feel the need for more embellies...so...I went ahead and took a pic of it anyway, because if I didn't snap it now, who knows when its gonna get snapped! So there you go...
Bre planted her first flowers....go girl! 
My girl...
Recent trip to Solvang, Ca... 
Me and my co-worker Albert... 
This is a canvas piece I did for my daughters bedroom...I kinda feel unappreciated though...she lifted her hands like, "Ok...and?"...UGH! =(
These are stone like plaques that I found at Michael's...hooked them up and put Mod Podge on them...they came out pretty cool...made them for the mans office. =)
Well as I stated I was posting the work that was created at my retreat this past weekend:
Below is a wall piece I believe by Tim Holtz...and it had 6 slots for pics or whatever...its actually not finished, I feel the need for more embellies...so...I went ahead and took a pic of it anyway, because if I didn't snap it now, who knows when its gonna get snapped! So there you go...
This layout has a story behind it....It first started out the green flower that my friend Wendy Crafts gave me (suggested you to check out her blog yesterday.. -))...anyway...she is in the mixed media and made me that super cool flower. She presented it to me as a little gift for knowing each other 5 years ago on St. Patty's day. So, I was bummed that I didn't have any St. Patty's day paper...but my good friend Ms. Janice said, "wait! I have some paper!" ok cool! But I still didn't have my photo for the layout so I figured I would just complete it later...then another friend Rochelle W stated, "I can print your pic on my printer right her!'...well alrighty then! Lets do this! So we did it! I had to give all 3 of them a special shout out at the bottom of my layout..lol..Thanks ladies!
Other cool layouts:
Bre planted her first flowers....go girl!
My girl...
Recent trip to Solvang, Ca...
Me and my co-worker Albert...
This is a canvas piece I did for my daughters bedroom...I kinda feel unappreciated though...she lifted her hands like, "Ok...and?"...UGH! =(
These are stone like plaques that I found at Michael's...hooked them up and put Mod Podge on them...they came out pretty cool...made them for the mans office. =)
Hope you enjoyed the work... =)
Monday, March 19, 2012
Ooops! I did it again! Retreat Recap
Dang...I know its been a minute...didn't realize it had been this long!
Well, I will hop back on my blog and get you caught up on what I am doin!
Just had a great weekend with 10 other ladies at a Scrap Retreat, it was awesome. When we get together we always have a great time! Tons of food, laughs, jokes etc. Getting a chance to bond with ladies that I haven't seen in months, but when we get together its like we never missed a beat! Shout out to Janice, Marie, Melissa, Rochelle, Wendy, Jennifer P., Beth, Christy, Kim and Aimee! had a great time ladies!
Here is a quick snapshot from my table...
It was COLD weekend, I tell you! It was also St. Pattys weekend. So...I did warn everyone that did not have on green was getting pinched! I had on green, as you can see the photo below.
Here is a peek of my new get down. I ordered this from some hardware website, the box is made by Plano...the top opens up, and then the second compartment opens up and has 3 drawers there. The bottom compartment is like a pull out compartment. Its on wheels and I like it, I think I like it more after using it the first time this past weekend. I had ordered it in November and finally altered it last week right before my retreat. I put Pink / Black Zebra print (duct tape) on the inside as well..., plastered some photos and bling on there as well...I'm pleased with the results. I had to Mod Podge the whole thing afterwards...
I wanted to give me sista from anotha mista a shout out! Miss Wendy Crafts...If you are into mixed media, I suggest you take a little visit over to her blog! She makes all kinds of cool stuff!
Well, I will hop back on my blog and get you caught up on what I am doin!
Just had a great weekend with 10 other ladies at a Scrap Retreat, it was awesome. When we get together we always have a great time! Tons of food, laughs, jokes etc. Getting a chance to bond with ladies that I haven't seen in months, but when we get together its like we never missed a beat! Shout out to Janice, Marie, Melissa, Rochelle, Wendy, Jennifer P., Beth, Christy, Kim and Aimee! had a great time ladies!
Here is a quick snapshot from my table...
It was COLD weekend, I tell you! It was also St. Pattys weekend. So...I did warn everyone that did not have on green was getting pinched! I had on green, as you can see the photo below.
Here is a peek of my new get down. I ordered this from some hardware website, the box is made by Plano...the top opens up, and then the second compartment opens up and has 3 drawers there. The bottom compartment is like a pull out compartment. Its on wheels and I like it, I think I like it more after using it the first time this past weekend. I had ordered it in November and finally altered it last week right before my retreat. I put Pink / Black Zebra print (duct tape) on the inside as well..., plastered some photos and bling on there as well...I'm pleased with the results. I had to Mod Podge the whole thing afterwards...
I wanted to give me sista from anotha mista a shout out! Miss Wendy Crafts...If you are into mixed media, I suggest you take a little visit over to her blog! She makes all kinds of cool stuff!
I couldn't believe she had me on the floor past 10pm on my knees looking through the oven door watchin her Shrinky Dinks Shrink! Just like a kid, the oohs and aaahs were flowing...lol..it was hilarious! So if you get a moment, please visit her blog and get inspired!
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Love my Kit Club!!!
Do you ever receive "Happy Mail?" All mail isn't bad mail...I don't know what you receive in your mailbox, but I can tell you that at least once a month, I get some yummy goods delivered!
Since the economy took a hit there are hardly any scrap stores to buy our beloved supplies! So...what better way to keep up with the goods! Join a monthly kit club!
I have been a member of at least 3 clubs...not all at the same time, but out of the 3....this far has been the best! LOVE THE SCRAP ROOM....if you don't know you betta ask somebody!
They give you the option to purchase extras (add-ons) to your monthly kit. On top of the monthly kit...I have added on the cardstock monthly subscription and embellishments. You can never have enough of either...........................ok.....................Im lyin...cuz yeah I know I have too many embellies..but it really sounds weird to admit that...but so what! I bought it all and I will use it all...one day!
Here are the sweet goodies we got this month:
Monthly Kit - Actually contains 4 kits. They individually package these 4 collections...and its stored in plastic...very nice way to keep a kit / project together.
The Embellishments Provided for this month....- all good...
More Cardstock.....YES!!!
If you do not belong to a monthly kit club, check this one out! I strongly recommend it! It will keep you out of the stores somewhat...lol. Enjoy my scrappy friends!
Since the economy took a hit there are hardly any scrap stores to buy our beloved supplies! So...what better way to keep up with the goods! Join a monthly kit club!
I have been a member of at least 3 clubs...not all at the same time, but out of the 3....this far has been the best! LOVE THE SCRAP ROOM....if you don't know you betta ask somebody!
They give you the option to purchase extras (add-ons) to your monthly kit. On top of the monthly kit...I have added on the cardstock monthly subscription and embellishments. You can never have enough of either...........................ok.....................Im lyin...cuz yeah I know I have too many embellies..but it really sounds weird to admit that...but so what! I bought it all and I will use it all...one day!
Here are the sweet goodies we got this month:
Monthly Kit - Actually contains 4 kits. They individually package these 4 collections...and its stored in plastic...very nice way to keep a kit / project together.
The Embellishments Provided for this month....- all good...
More Cardstock.....YES!!!
If you do not belong to a monthly kit club, check this one out! I strongly recommend it! It will keep you out of the stores somewhat...lol. Enjoy my scrappy friends!
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Attention Scrappy Friends! DT Call for Jennifer Priest
Hello to all my scrappy friends!
I thought I would help my friend Jennifer promote her DT call!
If you are interested, please visit her blog!
If you try out for her team, wishing you the best of luck!
Visit Hydrangea Hippo today!
I thought I would help my friend Jennifer promote her DT call!
If you are interested, please visit her blog!
If you try out for her team, wishing you the best of luck!
Visit Hydrangea Hippo today!
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Whats the 4-1-1!? Week of 2/5
*Pattys Page*
The music world is still in shock over the death of Don Cornelius. Cornelius was a true visionary, and he changed the face of TV when he created Soul Train. Cornelius, 75, was found dead from a self-inflicted gun shot wound. What happened in his California home? Cornelius’s son Tony made the 911 call. Police say there were no signs of foul play. Soul Train was the longest running, first-run, nationally syndicated show in television history. Cornelius stopped hosting in 1993, and the show, with various hosts after ‘93, ceased production in 2006. Cornelius was the first African American to create produce, host and own his own television show. He opened the door to many singers, musicians and dancers. The past few years had been rough for him. He was in a troubled marriage, and he pleaded no contest to misdemeanor domestic violence back in 2008. That incident did involve guns. He was divorced in 2009, and he pleaded with the judge to end the marriage to Viktoria Chapman before he died. He had been having many health issues recently, including a stroke, and he was being treated for a brain disorder. With his signature Love Peace And Soul signoff, he was a man who changed the face of television.
Cedric The Entertainer is coming to town. He’s doing a comedy show Sunday, February 12th at the Tower Theatre. In more Cedric news, he’s teaming with Niecy Nash for a TV Land-Hot In Cleveland spinoff sitcom. Nash is also getting a reality show on the TLC network. The show will focus on Nash’s husband Jay Tucker, her three daughters, his son and her mom.
The fallout is still being heard as Simon Cowell shakes up the casting of The X-Factor. Cowell was very disappointed that his singing- reality show never lived up to expectations, and this week he fired the host Steve Jones, Nicole Scherzinger and his buddy, Paula Abdul. Simon is only bringing back Record Exec L.A. Reid. Cowell said his show was going to be groundbreaking but in the end The X-Factor turned out just like the other singing reality shows. Cowell even toned down his act. He was known as “Mr. Mean” on American Idol, but on his own show, he was very nice. What will Cowell do? Will he hire Mariah Carey as a judge on the show? She would definitely bring the crazy. With so many singing reality shows, how can X-Factor stand out? We will soon find out.
Don’t be surprised if you see Will Smith and his son Jaden in town. They are filming Director M. Night Shyamalan’s After Earth, a futuristic thriller. In the movie, which is filming in the area, Jaden plays a teen stranded on an abandoned planet. Will plays his dad. Filming is happening now through April. Will and Jaden last appeared together on screen in the movie The Pursuit of Happyness. Look for Will Smith in March as host of The 25th Annual Kids Choice Awards on Nickelodeon.
Halle Berry's custody battle with her baby daddy has everyone going to counseling. Berry and Gabriel Aubry have been battling it out over their three-year old daughter Nahla. Aubry has already gotten into a scuffle with the little girl’s nanny. He was accused of shoving her, and he has been ordered to go into anger management classes. The judge’s ruling is expected at anytime, but social workers have already recommended to the judge that the joint custody agreement remain in place. This case feels like all the fighting is doing nothing but hurting their child.
Mark your calendars for Monday, February 13th. It’s The 5th Annual BET Honors. Gabrielle Union is hosting the show, and honorees include Spike Lee, Maya Angelou, Stevie Wonder and Mariah Carey. Special musical guests include Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle and Common. First Lady Michelle Obama will also be making a special appearance during the tribute to Maya Angelou. In the next few weeks, you are going to see Gabrielle Union everywhere. She is starring in the Tyler Perry movie Good Deeds, which opens in theatres February 24th, and she’s also starring in the new Steve Harvey movie Think Like A Man with Kevin Hart, which debuts March 9th.
Allen Iverson’s bank account is feeling lighter these days. A judge recently had $375,000 taken out of his bank account to pay a jeweler who was suing Iverson for non payment. Iverson is also battling it out with wife Tawanna. She says she and her five children have no money because Iverson removed funds from their account.
Season 2 of Welcome To Sweetie Pie’s kicks off in March on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN cable channel. I love this show! It’s the story of former Ike & Tina Turner Backup Singer/Dancer Robbie Montgomery, her son Tim Norman, her family and her soul food restaurant in St. Louis. The new season will focus on their new restaurant.
Get ready for more reality shows featuring wives. VH1 is developing a reality show featuring the ex-wives of Eddie Murphy and Will Smith. Nicole Murphy and Sheree Smith, who is now a pastor’s wife, will be starring in the new reality show The Ex-List. Filming starts in March.
Another reality show in the works is the Real Preachers’ Wives of Atlanta. The show will air on TLC. Meanwhile, changes are coming to the real housewives of Atlanta. Khandi Burress and Kim Zolciak are leaving the show to star in their own spinoffs. I hear Keshia Knight Pulliam (“Rudy” from The Cosby Show) may be joining the cast when the new season starts. In other reality show news, don’t look for Vanessa Bryant to star in any. The ex-Mrs. Kobe Bryant was offered a lot of money by VH1 to star in a show, but she turned them down saying shows about players wives are not her style.
The Whispers will be in town Friday, February 10th at the Liacouras Center. It’s a lovers’ themed show with The Whispers, The Temptations Review With Dennis Edwards, The Main Ingredient with Cuba Gooding, Sr. and The Stylistics. The Liacouras Center is located at Broad and Montgomery and tickets are on sale now.
Get ready for the return of Basketball Wives: Miami Version. The new season kicks off in February. Royce, Evelyn and Jennifer are back and with new castmates.
What is going on at the Food Network? They have changed their programming. Where is Big Daddy’s House with Chef Aaron McCargo? Where are The Neelys (Pat and Gina Neely) with Down Home With The Neelys? Sunny Anderson's Cooking For Real show is still on but only the re runs. Why is the network getting rid of the shows with people of color? Hmmmmmmmm!
Jennifer Hudson is out promoting her new book I Got This: How I Changed My Ways And Lost What Weighed Me Down. In the book, she talks about how she lost the weight and refuses to gain it back.
Singer D’Angelo’s long awaited album, James River, is due this year, and I hear he will be going on an extended European tour. D’Angelo recently suffered an injury when he fell off a stage in Amsterdam. Another long awaited album is from Singer Tank. Look for Savior this spring featuring the first single Next Breath.
Football’s Terrell Owens is featured in the latest issue of G.Q. magazine. Owens, 37, did not play on an NFL team this year. The wide receiver bares all in the G.Q. issue. He talks about his attitude problems that got in the way of his playing days with the 49ers, Eagles and Cowboys. He says he has no friends, including Kita Williams and Monique Jackson, the two ladies who co-starred with him in his VH1 reality show. He says they were too busy with their own issues. He says his recent suicide attempts where misunderstandings. Owens talked about his babymommas. He has four. He admits he never dated these women, and they were not girlfriends. Owens says they were women he slept with, and now he has to pay them thousands in child support. He is having financial problems and says his partners led him astray blowing $80 million of his money. He says he was told Don’t Worry About The Money…. Concentrate On Football!
Are Chilli and Tyrese dating? Maybe not, but they did develop a close relationship on his new video Nothing On You. The former TLC singer is the leading lady in Tyrese’s new project.
The 20th Annual Trumpet Awards air later this year. One of the highlights is Aretha Franklin accepting an award on behalf of her father the late Rev. C.L. Franklin. Rev. Franklin was recognized for his work with the civil rights movement. Rev. Franklin died in 1984. He spent five years in a coma as a result of a gunshot wound he suffered during an attempted robbery in his home. Singer Tyrese and Earth, Wind & Fire will also be honored during The Trumpet Awards.
Jada Pinkett Smith, hubby Will Smith and Simon Cowell are joining forces for a new talent show judging the world’s best DJ’s.
Singer Erica Campbell from Mary Mary is the proud mom of baby number three. Erica gave birth to a baby girl.
Angelo Dundee, the legendary boxing corner man, has passed away at the age of 90. Born in Philadelphia, Dundee’s career as a boxing trainer spanned six decades. He most famously willed Sugar Ray Leonard into a comeback and defeat of Thomas “Hitman” Hearns in 1981, and helped George Foreman become boxing’s oldest champion in 1994. It was Dundee’s enduring relationship with Muhammad Ali beginning in 1960 that brought him worldwide recognition. He would see Ali though several successful heavyweight title claims, including the Thrilla In Manila. Dundee even recently attended Ali’s 70th birthday party. Dundee’s larger than life persona made the South Philly native a perfect ambassador for the world of boxing.
Actor Robert Heyges passed away last week. Heyges was best known for his role as “Juan Epstein” on the 70’s show Welcome Back Kotter. Hedges died of a heart attack at the age of 60.
Singer David Peaston has passed away at the age of 54. Peaston shot to stardom after winning several weeks on the Showtime At The Apollo show beginning with Host Bill Cosby in the late 80’s. After the Apollo, Peaston cut several albums. In later years, he became an amputee as a result of his diabetes. The former school teacher was most famous for the songs Two Wrongs (Don’t Make It Right) and his remake of Eddie Kendricks’ Can I.
Henry David the bass player from L.T.D. passed away last week.
R Kelly is back with a new song Share My Love. He has a new album, Write Me Back, coming out in May. He is also coming out with a new book about his life titled Soul-A-Coaster. I had a chance to talk to Kelly. He told me he wants people to get to know Robert, and how he came up in the business. The book is coming out June 12th. Kelly is also working on the soundtrack for the Sparkle movie remake. This film stars Jordin Sparks (American Idol) and Whitney Houston. It comes out in August.
A new documentary is coming out about Actor/Comedian Bernie Mac. Mac died at the age of 50 three years ago from sarcoidosis, an inflammatory lung disease. The tribute DVD is coming out February 21st. Chris Rock and Cedric The Entertainer are featured in the documentary.
Flavor Flav’s family issues are making news. Last week his 19-year old daughter, Dazayna, was arrested for assaulting him. Flav says it was a big misunderstanding, and he was never assaulted by his daughter. Cops were called to his Las Vegas home, but Flav says all is well.
Filming starts this week on a new Madea movie. Madea’s Witness Protection co-stars Lil’ Romeo.
Look for the return of Martin Lawrence to TV. Lawrence had the hit Martin show in the 90’s, and he is currently filming two pilots for CBS. One of the pilots will be a TV show in the fall.
Congrats To Actresses Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer! They were big winners at the recent SAG Awards. Winning top actress honors for the roles in the movie The Help.
The 84th Annual Academy Awards is February 26th. The show will air on ABC, and Billy Crystal is hosting. The movie The Help has nabbed four nominations including Best Actress for Viola Davis, Best Supporting Actress for Octavia Spencer and Best Picture.
Steve Harvey is getting ready for his talk show. The show which debuts this fall will be filmed in Chicago. Harvey describes the show as inspirational, uplifting and insightful. He says there will be lots of entertainment and laughs. Harvey says doing this show is a dream come true. His new movie Think Like A Man opens in theatres March 9th.
Raven-Symoné is headed to Broadway. Raven best known for her Disney hit That’s So Raven and for getting her start on The Cosby Show. Raven is joining the cast of Sister Act staring in the lead role. She takes over in March. Raven started on Broadway with The Boys Choir Of Harlem at the age of five.
Paula Patton is one of the Hollywood beauties featured in Vanity Fair’s Hollywood issue.
The 43rd Annual NAACP Image will air on NBC Friday, February 17th. The show had been airing on FOX the past few years, but is now returning to NBC.
Filmmaker Robert Townsend is back with a new project. The movie Diary Of A Single Mom is out on DVD Starring Monica Calhoun, Leon, Billy Dee Williams and Richard Roundtree.
Actor Avery Brooks was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. The 63-year old actor is best known for his work on the television shows Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, A Man Called Hawk and Spenser For Hire.
Tracy Morgan is battling it out with his family. Morgan has been making headlines lately, most recently with his health scare passing out at the Sundance Film Festival. He couldn’t handle the high altitude. Now, Morgan is fighting with his family. Morgan’s mother, Alicia Warden, who has been estranged from him for ten years, is facing foreclosure on her home in Ohio. Morgan won’t help her. Morgan’s sister, Asia Morgan, says the family feud is mess. Asia says her brother has never been nice and money has made the situation worse.
Actress Kerry Washington is on the latest issue of Essence magazine.
Star Jones is coming back to The View! Jones left the show in a firestorm six years ago, but she’s returning to the show as a guest in February. Jones will be discussing heart disease as February is Women’s Heart Health Month……. and ratings sweeps month.
Fashion Icon Mikki Taylor has a new book dedicated to First Lady Michelle Obama. The book, Commander In Chic, is dedicated to the fashion stylings of Mrs. Obama.
The New England Patriots and the New York Giants will battle it out in the Superbowl. All eyes will be on Indianapolis this Sunday. On Friday, the 3rd, it’s the gospel celebration which is part of the Superbowl festivities with Fantasia, Wayne Brady, Hezekiah Walker, CeCe Winans, and Donnie McClurkin.
Actor Courtney Vance is joining the cast of the ABC show Revenge. Vance is married to Actress Angela Bassett.
Rapper/Actress Eve has joined the cast of the VH1 show Single Ladies. The new season with Actress LisaRaye kicks off in late May.
Get ready for Dancing With The Stars. The 14th season kicks off March 13th.
Actress Sanaa Lathan is the new face of Pantene Pro V Nature Fusion Collection.
The Voice returns to NBC on February 5th. NBC’s singing reality show will feature Celebrity Mentors Robin Thicke, Lionel Richie, Babyface and Ne-Yo. The show’s stars, Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Blake Shelton and Cee-Lo Green, will also be returning.
Sheryl Lee Ralph is coming out with a new book Redefining Diva: Lessons From The Original Dreamgirl. Ralph, 55, is married to Pennsylvania State Senator Vincent Hughes, and she is ready to tell her life story. The book comes out in March.
“The Boss” Diana Ross is finally getting a Grammy. Miss Ross is being honored with the Lifetime Achievement Grammy at this year’s awards celebration. That event is held the night before The 54th Annual Grammy Awards February 12th. Ross will be honored along with Glen Campbell, The Allman Brothers and the late Gil Scott Heron.
In more Grammy news, controversial Rapper Kanye West leads all nominees with 7 nods. Other nominees include R Kelly, Raphael Saadiq, Kelly Price, Ledisi, Eric Benet, Cee-Lo Green, Melanie Fiona and El DeBarge. There’s controversy going into the ceremony since the academy chose to eliminate 31 categories. This year will have men and women competing against each other in the vocal categories for R&B, pop and country. The 54th Annual Grammy Awards will be broadcast February 12th on CBS. LL Cool J is hosting. He’ll be the first host of the Grammys in 7 years.
Get ready for another season of Celebrity Apprentice. The new season kicks off February 12th on NBC, and features the TV return of Arsenio Hall and Singer Clay Aiken.
The movie Tower Heist starring Eddie Murphy and Ben Stiller is coming out on DVD in March.
The Broadway musical Memphis is coming to the PBS network February 24th.
Upcoming Movies:
Safe House with Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds opens in theatres February 10th;
Tyler Perry’s latest movie, Good Deeds with Gabrielle Union and Thandie Newton, opens in theatres February 24th;
Think Like A Man – based on the bestselling book by Steve Harvey- debuts March 9th with Kevin Hart, Michael Ealy, Gabrielle Union, Melyssa Ford, Meagan Good, Regina Hall and Taraji P. Henson;
Men In Black III opens May 25th with Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin;
Rock Of Ages opens June 1st with Tom Cruise, Mary J. Blige and Catherine Zeta Jones;
Sparkle opens August 10th starring Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks, Mike Epps, Derek Luke, Cee-Lo Green, Carmen Ejogo and Tika Sumpter;
The DVD release for Mama I Want To Sing is Valentine’s Day February 14th. The movie stars Ciara, Lynn Whitfield and Patti LaBelle.
Celebrity Chefs Pat and Gina Neely (The Neelys) are back with a new cookbook. Their Celebration Cookbook has meals for every occasion. New Year’s Eve, Super Bowl Sunday, Valentine’s Day, March Madness, Christmas, Back to School, and girls’ night out, to name a few.
The Bynum Brothers have a new venture: Green Soul, 7169 Ogontz Avenue. It’s a new healthy food restaurant.
Special Events!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Health Specialist and Author Glenn Ellis has a new health book out called Information Is The Best Medicine. Ellis is a regular guest discussing health on my Sunday morning magazine show Rewind. He’ll be doing a booksigning at the PA Convention Center, 11th and Arch Streets in Room 107 on Sunday, February 19th at 3pm.
The African American Children’s Book Fair is Saturday, February 4th at Community College Of Philadelphia, 17th and Spring Garden Streets. It’s free from 1pm until 3pm. The Literary Café is sponsoring this event and for more info call 215-878-BOOK.
The 26th anniversary of The Madame CJ Walker Awards Luncheon And Economic Seminar is Saturday, March 10th at the Loews Hotel, 12th and Market Streets. The National Coalition Of 100 Black Women sponsors this event and for more info call 215-970-7114.
WHAT’S THE UNDERGROUND BUZZ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did a music legend call off a ceremony because of too many secrets? This Diva didn’t like all the revelations, including a beau who turned out to be much younger than she knew.
Check out who’s coming to town:
Friday, February 10th- Valentine’s Lovers Show with The Whispers, The Temptations Review starring Dennis Edwards, The Stylistics and The Main Ingredient with Cuba Gooding, Sr. The Liacouras Center, Broad and Montgomery.
Sunday, February 12th- Cedric The Entertainer comedy show at the Tower Theatre, 69th and Market Street in Upper Darby. Tickets on sale now.
Sunday, February 12th- Jeffrey Osborne in concert at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside.
Tuesday February 14th- The Stage play The White Room by Bryant Pugh. Sharon Baptist church 3955 Conshohocken Avenue. For tickets go to Urbantix.com
Tuesday, February 14th- Marsha Ambrosius & Carl Thomas at the House Of Blues in Atlantic City. For info go to ticketmaster.com.
Saturday, February 18th- The Royale Comedy Tour starring Sommore, Bruce Bruce, Earthquake, Tony Rock and Mark Curry at the Liacouras Center, Broad and Montgomery. Tickets are on sale now.
Saturday February 18th- George Clinton’s Parliament Funkadelic at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside.
Saturday, February 25th- Lauryn Hill in Concert at Caesars in Atlantic City. For more info call 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Friday March 9th- Brian McKnight in concert at Harrah’s in Chester. For more info 1-800-745-3000.
Saturday, March 24th - Comedian Mike Epps at the Liacouras Center, Broad and Montgomery.
Saturday March 24th- Toni Braxton and Babyface at Caesars Circus Maximus Theatre in Atlantic City.
Saturday March 31st- Boney James- Scottish Rite Auditorium, Collingswood, NJ for ticket information call (856) 858-1000;
Tuesday, April 10th- Cirque De Soleil Show featuring the music of Michael Jackson at The Wells Fargo Center (formerly The Wachovia Center).
Friday April 20. 21 Tower of Power, The Average White Band at the Keswick Theatre;
Saturday April 21st- Smokey Robinson at Caesars Atlantic City;
Saturday, May 12th- Charlie Wilson, Patti LaBelle & Johnny Gill at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. For more info go to Platinumshows.com Mothers’ Day Music Festival.
Saturday, May 12th- Mother’s Day Concert After Party, 6th Floor Trump Plaza Imperial Ballroom 11pm-4pm.
Sunday, May 13th- Up Close And Personal with Keith Sweat at Caesars Circus Maximus Theatre in Atlantic City at 4pm.Read more:
The music world is still in shock over the death of Don Cornelius. Cornelius was a true visionary, and he changed the face of TV when he created Soul Train. Cornelius, 75, was found dead from a self-inflicted gun shot wound. What happened in his California home? Cornelius’s son Tony made the 911 call. Police say there were no signs of foul play. Soul Train was the longest running, first-run, nationally syndicated show in television history. Cornelius stopped hosting in 1993, and the show, with various hosts after ‘93, ceased production in 2006. Cornelius was the first African American to create produce, host and own his own television show. He opened the door to many singers, musicians and dancers. The past few years had been rough for him. He was in a troubled marriage, and he pleaded no contest to misdemeanor domestic violence back in 2008. That incident did involve guns. He was divorced in 2009, and he pleaded with the judge to end the marriage to Viktoria Chapman before he died. He had been having many health issues recently, including a stroke, and he was being treated for a brain disorder. With his signature Love Peace And Soul signoff, he was a man who changed the face of television.
Cedric The Entertainer is coming to town. He’s doing a comedy show Sunday, February 12th at the Tower Theatre. In more Cedric news, he’s teaming with Niecy Nash for a TV Land-Hot In Cleveland spinoff sitcom. Nash is also getting a reality show on the TLC network. The show will focus on Nash’s husband Jay Tucker, her three daughters, his son and her mom.
The fallout is still being heard as Simon Cowell shakes up the casting of The X-Factor. Cowell was very disappointed that his singing- reality show never lived up to expectations, and this week he fired the host Steve Jones, Nicole Scherzinger and his buddy, Paula Abdul. Simon is only bringing back Record Exec L.A. Reid. Cowell said his show was going to be groundbreaking but in the end The X-Factor turned out just like the other singing reality shows. Cowell even toned down his act. He was known as “Mr. Mean” on American Idol, but on his own show, he was very nice. What will Cowell do? Will he hire Mariah Carey as a judge on the show? She would definitely bring the crazy. With so many singing reality shows, how can X-Factor stand out? We will soon find out.
Don’t be surprised if you see Will Smith and his son Jaden in town. They are filming Director M. Night Shyamalan’s After Earth, a futuristic thriller. In the movie, which is filming in the area, Jaden plays a teen stranded on an abandoned planet. Will plays his dad. Filming is happening now through April. Will and Jaden last appeared together on screen in the movie The Pursuit of Happyness. Look for Will Smith in March as host of The 25th Annual Kids Choice Awards on Nickelodeon.
Halle Berry's custody battle with her baby daddy has everyone going to counseling. Berry and Gabriel Aubry have been battling it out over their three-year old daughter Nahla. Aubry has already gotten into a scuffle with the little girl’s nanny. He was accused of shoving her, and he has been ordered to go into anger management classes. The judge’s ruling is expected at anytime, but social workers have already recommended to the judge that the joint custody agreement remain in place. This case feels like all the fighting is doing nothing but hurting their child.
Mark your calendars for Monday, February 13th. It’s The 5th Annual BET Honors. Gabrielle Union is hosting the show, and honorees include Spike Lee, Maya Angelou, Stevie Wonder and Mariah Carey. Special musical guests include Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle and Common. First Lady Michelle Obama will also be making a special appearance during the tribute to Maya Angelou. In the next few weeks, you are going to see Gabrielle Union everywhere. She is starring in the Tyler Perry movie Good Deeds, which opens in theatres February 24th, and she’s also starring in the new Steve Harvey movie Think Like A Man with Kevin Hart, which debuts March 9th.
Allen Iverson’s bank account is feeling lighter these days. A judge recently had $375,000 taken out of his bank account to pay a jeweler who was suing Iverson for non payment. Iverson is also battling it out with wife Tawanna. She says she and her five children have no money because Iverson removed funds from their account.
Season 2 of Welcome To Sweetie Pie’s kicks off in March on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN cable channel. I love this show! It’s the story of former Ike & Tina Turner Backup Singer/Dancer Robbie Montgomery, her son Tim Norman, her family and her soul food restaurant in St. Louis. The new season will focus on their new restaurant.
Get ready for more reality shows featuring wives. VH1 is developing a reality show featuring the ex-wives of Eddie Murphy and Will Smith. Nicole Murphy and Sheree Smith, who is now a pastor’s wife, will be starring in the new reality show The Ex-List. Filming starts in March.
Another reality show in the works is the Real Preachers’ Wives of Atlanta. The show will air on TLC. Meanwhile, changes are coming to the real housewives of Atlanta. Khandi Burress and Kim Zolciak are leaving the show to star in their own spinoffs. I hear Keshia Knight Pulliam (“Rudy” from The Cosby Show) may be joining the cast when the new season starts. In other reality show news, don’t look for Vanessa Bryant to star in any. The ex-Mrs. Kobe Bryant was offered a lot of money by VH1 to star in a show, but she turned them down saying shows about players wives are not her style.
The Whispers will be in town Friday, February 10th at the Liacouras Center. It’s a lovers’ themed show with The Whispers, The Temptations Review With Dennis Edwards, The Main Ingredient with Cuba Gooding, Sr. and The Stylistics. The Liacouras Center is located at Broad and Montgomery and tickets are on sale now.
Get ready for the return of Basketball Wives: Miami Version. The new season kicks off in February. Royce, Evelyn and Jennifer are back and with new castmates.
What is going on at the Food Network? They have changed their programming. Where is Big Daddy’s House with Chef Aaron McCargo? Where are The Neelys (Pat and Gina Neely) with Down Home With The Neelys? Sunny Anderson's Cooking For Real show is still on but only the re runs. Why is the network getting rid of the shows with people of color? Hmmmmmmmm!
Jennifer Hudson is out promoting her new book I Got This: How I Changed My Ways And Lost What Weighed Me Down. In the book, she talks about how she lost the weight and refuses to gain it back.
Singer D’Angelo’s long awaited album, James River, is due this year, and I hear he will be going on an extended European tour. D’Angelo recently suffered an injury when he fell off a stage in Amsterdam. Another long awaited album is from Singer Tank. Look for Savior this spring featuring the first single Next Breath.
Football’s Terrell Owens is featured in the latest issue of G.Q. magazine. Owens, 37, did not play on an NFL team this year. The wide receiver bares all in the G.Q. issue. He talks about his attitude problems that got in the way of his playing days with the 49ers, Eagles and Cowboys. He says he has no friends, including Kita Williams and Monique Jackson, the two ladies who co-starred with him in his VH1 reality show. He says they were too busy with their own issues. He says his recent suicide attempts where misunderstandings. Owens talked about his babymommas. He has four. He admits he never dated these women, and they were not girlfriends. Owens says they were women he slept with, and now he has to pay them thousands in child support. He is having financial problems and says his partners led him astray blowing $80 million of his money. He says he was told Don’t Worry About The Money…. Concentrate On Football!
Are Chilli and Tyrese dating? Maybe not, but they did develop a close relationship on his new video Nothing On You. The former TLC singer is the leading lady in Tyrese’s new project.
The 20th Annual Trumpet Awards air later this year. One of the highlights is Aretha Franklin accepting an award on behalf of her father the late Rev. C.L. Franklin. Rev. Franklin was recognized for his work with the civil rights movement. Rev. Franklin died in 1984. He spent five years in a coma as a result of a gunshot wound he suffered during an attempted robbery in his home. Singer Tyrese and Earth, Wind & Fire will also be honored during The Trumpet Awards.
Jada Pinkett Smith, hubby Will Smith and Simon Cowell are joining forces for a new talent show judging the world’s best DJ’s.
Singer Erica Campbell from Mary Mary is the proud mom of baby number three. Erica gave birth to a baby girl.
Angelo Dundee, the legendary boxing corner man, has passed away at the age of 90. Born in Philadelphia, Dundee’s career as a boxing trainer spanned six decades. He most famously willed Sugar Ray Leonard into a comeback and defeat of Thomas “Hitman” Hearns in 1981, and helped George Foreman become boxing’s oldest champion in 1994. It was Dundee’s enduring relationship with Muhammad Ali beginning in 1960 that brought him worldwide recognition. He would see Ali though several successful heavyweight title claims, including the Thrilla In Manila. Dundee even recently attended Ali’s 70th birthday party. Dundee’s larger than life persona made the South Philly native a perfect ambassador for the world of boxing.
Actor Robert Heyges passed away last week. Heyges was best known for his role as “Juan Epstein” on the 70’s show Welcome Back Kotter. Hedges died of a heart attack at the age of 60.
Singer David Peaston has passed away at the age of 54. Peaston shot to stardom after winning several weeks on the Showtime At The Apollo show beginning with Host Bill Cosby in the late 80’s. After the Apollo, Peaston cut several albums. In later years, he became an amputee as a result of his diabetes. The former school teacher was most famous for the songs Two Wrongs (Don’t Make It Right) and his remake of Eddie Kendricks’ Can I.
Henry David the bass player from L.T.D. passed away last week.
R Kelly is back with a new song Share My Love. He has a new album, Write Me Back, coming out in May. He is also coming out with a new book about his life titled Soul-A-Coaster. I had a chance to talk to Kelly. He told me he wants people to get to know Robert, and how he came up in the business. The book is coming out June 12th. Kelly is also working on the soundtrack for the Sparkle movie remake. This film stars Jordin Sparks (American Idol) and Whitney Houston. It comes out in August.
A new documentary is coming out about Actor/Comedian Bernie Mac. Mac died at the age of 50 three years ago from sarcoidosis, an inflammatory lung disease. The tribute DVD is coming out February 21st. Chris Rock and Cedric The Entertainer are featured in the documentary.
Flavor Flav’s family issues are making news. Last week his 19-year old daughter, Dazayna, was arrested for assaulting him. Flav says it was a big misunderstanding, and he was never assaulted by his daughter. Cops were called to his Las Vegas home, but Flav says all is well.
Filming starts this week on a new Madea movie. Madea’s Witness Protection co-stars Lil’ Romeo.
Look for the return of Martin Lawrence to TV. Lawrence had the hit Martin show in the 90’s, and he is currently filming two pilots for CBS. One of the pilots will be a TV show in the fall.
Congrats To Actresses Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer! They were big winners at the recent SAG Awards. Winning top actress honors for the roles in the movie The Help.
The 84th Annual Academy Awards is February 26th. The show will air on ABC, and Billy Crystal is hosting. The movie The Help has nabbed four nominations including Best Actress for Viola Davis, Best Supporting Actress for Octavia Spencer and Best Picture.
Steve Harvey is getting ready for his talk show. The show which debuts this fall will be filmed in Chicago. Harvey describes the show as inspirational, uplifting and insightful. He says there will be lots of entertainment and laughs. Harvey says doing this show is a dream come true. His new movie Think Like A Man opens in theatres March 9th.
Raven-Symoné is headed to Broadway. Raven best known for her Disney hit That’s So Raven and for getting her start on The Cosby Show. Raven is joining the cast of Sister Act staring in the lead role. She takes over in March. Raven started on Broadway with The Boys Choir Of Harlem at the age of five.
Paula Patton is one of the Hollywood beauties featured in Vanity Fair’s Hollywood issue.
The 43rd Annual NAACP Image will air on NBC Friday, February 17th. The show had been airing on FOX the past few years, but is now returning to NBC.
Filmmaker Robert Townsend is back with a new project. The movie Diary Of A Single Mom is out on DVD Starring Monica Calhoun, Leon, Billy Dee Williams and Richard Roundtree.
Actor Avery Brooks was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. The 63-year old actor is best known for his work on the television shows Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, A Man Called Hawk and Spenser For Hire.
Tracy Morgan is battling it out with his family. Morgan has been making headlines lately, most recently with his health scare passing out at the Sundance Film Festival. He couldn’t handle the high altitude. Now, Morgan is fighting with his family. Morgan’s mother, Alicia Warden, who has been estranged from him for ten years, is facing foreclosure on her home in Ohio. Morgan won’t help her. Morgan’s sister, Asia Morgan, says the family feud is mess. Asia says her brother has never been nice and money has made the situation worse.
Actress Kerry Washington is on the latest issue of Essence magazine.
Star Jones is coming back to The View! Jones left the show in a firestorm six years ago, but she’s returning to the show as a guest in February. Jones will be discussing heart disease as February is Women’s Heart Health Month……. and ratings sweeps month.
Fashion Icon Mikki Taylor has a new book dedicated to First Lady Michelle Obama. The book, Commander In Chic, is dedicated to the fashion stylings of Mrs. Obama.
The New England Patriots and the New York Giants will battle it out in the Superbowl. All eyes will be on Indianapolis this Sunday. On Friday, the 3rd, it’s the gospel celebration which is part of the Superbowl festivities with Fantasia, Wayne Brady, Hezekiah Walker, CeCe Winans, and Donnie McClurkin.
Actor Courtney Vance is joining the cast of the ABC show Revenge. Vance is married to Actress Angela Bassett.
Rapper/Actress Eve has joined the cast of the VH1 show Single Ladies. The new season with Actress LisaRaye kicks off in late May.
Get ready for Dancing With The Stars. The 14th season kicks off March 13th.
Actress Sanaa Lathan is the new face of Pantene Pro V Nature Fusion Collection.
The Voice returns to NBC on February 5th. NBC’s singing reality show will feature Celebrity Mentors Robin Thicke, Lionel Richie, Babyface and Ne-Yo. The show’s stars, Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Blake Shelton and Cee-Lo Green, will also be returning.
Sheryl Lee Ralph is coming out with a new book Redefining Diva: Lessons From The Original Dreamgirl. Ralph, 55, is married to Pennsylvania State Senator Vincent Hughes, and she is ready to tell her life story. The book comes out in March.
“The Boss” Diana Ross is finally getting a Grammy. Miss Ross is being honored with the Lifetime Achievement Grammy at this year’s awards celebration. That event is held the night before The 54th Annual Grammy Awards February 12th. Ross will be honored along with Glen Campbell, The Allman Brothers and the late Gil Scott Heron.
In more Grammy news, controversial Rapper Kanye West leads all nominees with 7 nods. Other nominees include R Kelly, Raphael Saadiq, Kelly Price, Ledisi, Eric Benet, Cee-Lo Green, Melanie Fiona and El DeBarge. There’s controversy going into the ceremony since the academy chose to eliminate 31 categories. This year will have men and women competing against each other in the vocal categories for R&B, pop and country. The 54th Annual Grammy Awards will be broadcast February 12th on CBS. LL Cool J is hosting. He’ll be the first host of the Grammys in 7 years.
Get ready for another season of Celebrity Apprentice. The new season kicks off February 12th on NBC, and features the TV return of Arsenio Hall and Singer Clay Aiken.
The movie Tower Heist starring Eddie Murphy and Ben Stiller is coming out on DVD in March.
The Broadway musical Memphis is coming to the PBS network February 24th.
Upcoming Movies:
Safe House with Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds opens in theatres February 10th;
Tyler Perry’s latest movie, Good Deeds with Gabrielle Union and Thandie Newton, opens in theatres February 24th;
Think Like A Man – based on the bestselling book by Steve Harvey- debuts March 9th with Kevin Hart, Michael Ealy, Gabrielle Union, Melyssa Ford, Meagan Good, Regina Hall and Taraji P. Henson;
Men In Black III opens May 25th with Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin;
Rock Of Ages opens June 1st with Tom Cruise, Mary J. Blige and Catherine Zeta Jones;
Sparkle opens August 10th starring Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks, Mike Epps, Derek Luke, Cee-Lo Green, Carmen Ejogo and Tika Sumpter;
The DVD release for Mama I Want To Sing is Valentine’s Day February 14th. The movie stars Ciara, Lynn Whitfield and Patti LaBelle.
Celebrity Chefs Pat and Gina Neely (The Neelys) are back with a new cookbook. Their Celebration Cookbook has meals for every occasion. New Year’s Eve, Super Bowl Sunday, Valentine’s Day, March Madness, Christmas, Back to School, and girls’ night out, to name a few.
The Bynum Brothers have a new venture: Green Soul, 7169 Ogontz Avenue. It’s a new healthy food restaurant.
Special Events!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Health Specialist and Author Glenn Ellis has a new health book out called Information Is The Best Medicine. Ellis is a regular guest discussing health on my Sunday morning magazine show Rewind. He’ll be doing a booksigning at the PA Convention Center, 11th and Arch Streets in Room 107 on Sunday, February 19th at 3pm.
The African American Children’s Book Fair is Saturday, February 4th at Community College Of Philadelphia, 17th and Spring Garden Streets. It’s free from 1pm until 3pm. The Literary Café is sponsoring this event and for more info call 215-878-BOOK.
The 26th anniversary of The Madame CJ Walker Awards Luncheon And Economic Seminar is Saturday, March 10th at the Loews Hotel, 12th and Market Streets. The National Coalition Of 100 Black Women sponsors this event and for more info call 215-970-7114.
WHAT’S THE UNDERGROUND BUZZ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did a music legend call off a ceremony because of too many secrets? This Diva didn’t like all the revelations, including a beau who turned out to be much younger than she knew.
Check out who’s coming to town:
Friday, February 10th- Valentine’s Lovers Show with The Whispers, The Temptations Review starring Dennis Edwards, The Stylistics and The Main Ingredient with Cuba Gooding, Sr. The Liacouras Center, Broad and Montgomery.
Sunday, February 12th- Cedric The Entertainer comedy show at the Tower Theatre, 69th and Market Street in Upper Darby. Tickets on sale now.
Sunday, February 12th- Jeffrey Osborne in concert at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside.
Tuesday February 14th- The Stage play The White Room by Bryant Pugh. Sharon Baptist church 3955 Conshohocken Avenue. For tickets go to Urbantix.com
Tuesday, February 14th- Marsha Ambrosius & Carl Thomas at the House Of Blues in Atlantic City. For info go to ticketmaster.com.
Saturday, February 18th- The Royale Comedy Tour starring Sommore, Bruce Bruce, Earthquake, Tony Rock and Mark Curry at the Liacouras Center, Broad and Montgomery. Tickets are on sale now.
Saturday February 18th- George Clinton’s Parliament Funkadelic at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside.
Saturday, February 25th- Lauryn Hill in Concert at Caesars in Atlantic City. For more info call 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Friday March 9th- Brian McKnight in concert at Harrah’s in Chester. For more info 1-800-745-3000.
Saturday, March 24th - Comedian Mike Epps at the Liacouras Center, Broad and Montgomery.
Saturday March 24th- Toni Braxton and Babyface at Caesars Circus Maximus Theatre in Atlantic City.
Saturday March 31st- Boney James- Scottish Rite Auditorium, Collingswood, NJ for ticket information call (856) 858-1000;
Tuesday, April 10th- Cirque De Soleil Show featuring the music of Michael Jackson at The Wells Fargo Center (formerly The Wachovia Center).
Friday April 20. 21 Tower of Power, The Average White Band at the Keswick Theatre;
Saturday April 21st- Smokey Robinson at Caesars Atlantic City;
Saturday, May 12th- Charlie Wilson, Patti LaBelle & Johnny Gill at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. For more info go to Platinumshows.com Mothers’ Day Music Festival.
Saturday, May 12th- Mother’s Day Concert After Party, 6th Floor Trump Plaza Imperial Ballroom 11pm-4pm.
Sunday, May 13th- Up Close And Personal with Keith Sweat at Caesars Circus Maximus Theatre in Atlantic City at 4pm.Read more:
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
100th Post & Scrappy Goods
Just noticed that THIS particular blog made its 100 posting mark...pretty cool beans!
I am thankful to have the followers I do have! Thank you for following my friends. I know alot of you may read and stop bye but not leave luvin! Which is OK! I see you peeking though! Thanks for stopping by though! I appreciate it!
On another note...I was doing my normal scroll through updated blogs and visited one of my very talented friends, Miss Rochelle Spears who just recently celebrated a Birthday!
Anyhow...what I am getting at is that she runs AWESOME monthly challenges and has great RAKS!
So if you are one of my scrappy friends please feel free to visit her blog and participate!
Follow her as well! Love her style! Miss her dearly since she moved to Vegas! Boo hoo!
I am thankful to have the followers I do have! Thank you for following my friends. I know alot of you may read and stop bye but not leave luvin! Which is OK! I see you peeking though! Thanks for stopping by though! I appreciate it!
On another note...I was doing my normal scroll through updated blogs and visited one of my very talented friends, Miss Rochelle Spears who just recently celebrated a Birthday!
Anyhow...what I am getting at is that she runs AWESOME monthly challenges and has great RAKS!
So if you are one of my scrappy friends please feel free to visit her blog and participate!
Follow her as well! Love her style! Miss her dearly since she moved to Vegas! Boo hoo!
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