Mary J Blige going to E!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yeah I said it…EVERYBODY’s girl the Queen of R&B/ Hip-Hop Soul Mary J. Blige will be alongside American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe on a new talent competition titled Opening Act. This show is said to go through the Internet for videos made by unknown bands (talented) seeking a group to serve as the opening act for such known artists like Nicki Minaj, Gym Class Heroes, Rod Stewart, and more. From what I have read, the band/solo act will get the news of their big break in person by TV personality Olivia Lee (stars on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno) and will be brought to Hollywood for extreme boot-camp intense mentoring sessions with industry heavyweights. 

Sounds interesting. Opening Act premieres July 9 on the E! network, 10pm ET.

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Michael Baisden

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Did you know that radio personality of “The Michael Baisden Show” and late-night talk show host of Baisden After Dark, Michael Baisden, was dropped from New York’s KISS FM? Yep. So what is he going to do about it? Well, according to recent reports, Baisden wants the public to help him back on the air and have his show added to WBLS.

I will do what I can…looking for petition…if you can listen to Rush Limbaugh, who CONTINUES to state racist comments, sexist language, etc….why can’t you listen to Baisden whose various projects includes the Jena Six March, One Million Mentors National Campaign to Save Our Kids, Partnership with Black and Missing Foundation, amongst other positive attributes?????  Remember “the people” do have power.

 

 

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John Legend replaces Lionel Richie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grammy winning musical phenomenon John Legend is said to be replacing Lionel Richie (due to scheduling issues from what I have read) in an ABC upcoming competition titled Duets.  FYI–Duets  pairs contestants with established singers. The established singers search the country for undiscovered musical talent to feature on a summer show. The mentors will choose two singers to be their partners and in the end, one partner will receive a recording contract with Hollywood Records.

From what I have gathered, mentors on the show will include Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Nettles, Robin Thicke, and the former Total Request Live host Quddus will lead the series. Duets debuts at 8pm on May 24 this spring.

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Jennifer Williams of Basketball Wives

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Reality TV star of Basketball Wives, Jennifer Williams, has seemed to cause a riot on the show (after being attacked countless times) to the point where she is filing a law suit against anyone who lays a hand on her. In unfortunate news, I have read that the producers are going to file a lawsuit also because they are stating that she trash talks the show. OK.  Hm– Jennifer has been attacked by Evelyn countless times, slapped by her old friend Nia, splashed with water to the face by her ex-husband, whose next to chime in on her beat-downs?!  I mean come on now…these girls KNOW that she is NOT a fighter so of course they are going to keep picking with her. NOT saying that Jennifer is innocent but she is definitely NOT a fighter or a controversial person. Did Evelyn jump across that table on Tami Roman when Evelyn was ragging’ on her being a non-factor, trashing her “get-up” and screwing her ex-husband?  I think not. So save your strength for the chick that needs to get it. Jennifer is winning. It’s sad though. Evelyn–so disappointed in you.

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The NEW Steel Magnolias film

I’m so delighted to share that I finally can mention some of the cast in the new production of the late 80′s film Steel Magnolias. 

I posted a blog last year in October on whom I thought would fit the cast and I got two of them right, Phylicia Rashad and Alfre Woodard. I sooo loved that film, it touched my heart. 

This film is said to feature: Queen Latifah “M’Lynn”- role of Sally Field, Alfre Woodard as “Ouiser” (weezer) Shirley MacClaine’s role, the lovely Phylicia Rashad as “Clairee”- Olympia Dukakis’s role, Jill Scott as “Truvy”-Dolly Parton’s role, Adepero Oduye as “Annelle”- role of Daryl Hannah, and Condola Rashad as “Shelby”- Julia Roberts role. Amazing huh?  I think everybody’s role fits them especially Phylicia Rashad’s. 

As of now, the film begins production in Atlanta and Lifetime is said to air it later in the year. This film has made a new turn with an all black cast and I’m excited to see the turn-out.  If you haven’t seen the first one, check it out, and have tissue in hand. 

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Real Reality TV show coming

If you haven’t heard by now, there will be a new reality show VH1 is releasing based on Hollywood Exes (working title). From what I have read, Nicole Murphy, Eddie Murphy’s ex-wife of 13 yrs, ex-wife of Jose Canseco, Jessica Canseco (4 yrs), Will Smith’s ex-wife Sheree Fletcher (3 yrs), Mayte Garcia- ex-wife of Prince (3yrs), and Andrea Kelly, ex-wife of R. Kelly (12 yrs). 

I know most of you may be tired of these reality shows, but once you think about it, this one seems honest due to the FACT that they ARE exes’. 

VH1 is said to be premiering this summer.  Stay tuned.

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Peyton Manning released from NFL team

NFL baller Peyton Manning’s career is over with the Indianapolis Colts.

According to what I have read, this four-time league MVP will be announced at a news conference.

For those that don’t know, he went through several surgeries, I believe it had something to do with his neck and shoulder, that cost him to miss the entire 2011 season.

He will be missed by some in the game…but this does NOT mean he will never play again, just not for the Colts.

Good luck.

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June Ambrose

Stylist to the stars, and CEO of Mode Squad, Inc., June Ambrose is set to premiere her new reality show/project titled “Styled by June”.

As many of you, including myself followed celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe, this woman June deserves to be watched as well. I’m not talking rinky dinky material, this is HIGH-END fashion. Her credits include celebs like Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, Chrisette Michelle, Missy Elliot, Mariah Carey, and more. Let’s watch her revise the lives of Shanna Moakler, Michelle Williams, Jaleel White, and more.

Styled by June comes on Monday, March 19 @ 9p.

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New season!

LaLa is back with another season of LaLa’s Full Court Life. This season we will see this mother, wife, and businesswoman focusing on her new endeavours and her girls Kelly Rowland, Monica, Trina, and  Ciara are said to make appearances on the show.

Did I mention LaLa is also in the upcoming film “Think Like a Man“? She is also launching a make-up line which I previously blogged on.

The new season will premiere March 19 @ 9pm ET/PT on VH1.

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Oprah interviews Bobbi Kristina on the LEGENDARY Whitney Houston

I’m more than excited to know that Oprah Winfrey has landed the interview of Whitney Houston’s daughter Bobbi Kristina! I’m so glad it was her.  From what I have read and researched, Oprah will sit down this coming week with Whitney’s family members to remember her legacy and controversy surrounding it.

The interview is said to air one month to the day of her death, March 11.

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“One-Hit Wonders”

OK–word in the street is that the creator of Glee, Ryan Murphy, has a film in the making titled One-Hit Wonders. The stars of the show is my girl Beyonce, Gwyneth Paltrow, Reese Witherspoon, Andy Samberg and Cameron Diaz. From what I have read, the ladies are supposed to play the roll of washed-up pop stars who decide to form a “super” group in attempt to revive their careers.

I think this may be the right route for Beyonce to take to get her some type of film award. Maybe her gal pal Gwyneth gave her some tips. Fingers crossed for Beyonce.

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THINK LIKE A MAN

Steve Harvey’s book has come to life!  Act like a Lady and Think like a Man has turned into a film that looks very good and has a cast full of talent such as: Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, Meagan Good, Taraji P. Henson, Gabrielle Union, Romany Malco, Regina Hall, and Terrence J.

To wrap it up in a nutshell, the book was basically about Steve Harvey giving women tips on what goes on inside of a man’s head–sex, dating, having kids, etc. The book blew up so big that it went into film.

Think Like A Man comes out April 20, 2012. Check out the trailer below.

http://thinklikeaman-movie.com/?hs308=THM6186

 

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Kandi Burruss

Not only is she a successful songwriter and reality TV star on Real Housewives of Atlanta, she is also a businesswoman who is now getting her own reality show (but aren’t they all?!). Kandi’s reality show is called “The Kandi Factory”. From what I have read, in one of her episodes she will give two proteges with no music industry knowledge/experience the chance to come down to Atlanta, GA and will write a original song for each one based on their personal stories. So…together lets watch as she says these selected individuals and see if they have the “song”, the “look” and the “performance”.

The Kandi Factory premieres on the Bravo channel on March 4 at 10pm.

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Diddy’s gotta network coming SOON!

Don’t you just love a businessman?!

If you haven’t heard by now Sean P. Diddy Combs is launching his own cable network titled REVOLT TV. He thanks the folks over at NBC-Comcast for recognizing him in being a minority with ownership of this new venture. Revolt TV is said to be like a music forum to give new artists a chance to show their talent, raw and uncut, to give them an opportunity to be seen and heard. This includes producers, etc. I think this is an AWESOME idea. From what I have read, this should be coming sometime later this year, I want to say December, not confirmed.

Screw what YOU heard, Diddy is a genius. In my Tamar Braxton-Herbert voice “Point, blank, period.”  Check out his You Tube blast below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgyyR3t5QdI&feature=player_embedded#!

Go Diddy! Go Diddy!

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Sisters With Voices

The girls are back!

Back in March 2010 I blogged about one of my favorite hit (“Weak” was my favorite) 90′s group SWV (Sisters with Voices) comeback. It has come to my attention that their new album I Missed Us, which drops in April this year. 

Check out their single/video “Co-Sign” somewhere on You Tube.  I like it. :)

 
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Whitney Houston: UPDATE

This news was very devastating to me. I would have took the time out to write a blog about the iconic legend’s death but I honestly didn’t have the strength…it would have been VERY lengthy. However; many readers inquired on catching funeral information/details and this is what I have researched: BET and CENTRIC is said to be carrying the funeral on Saturday in its BET News special, “Live: The Homegoing of Whitney Houston”. This will also be available to stream live over the Internet. Make sure to tune in because it begins at 11:30am/ET 8:30am PT.   Various reports state that there will be complete coverage of the funeral from New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, NJ.  A little later in the day there will be a one-hour special “BET Remembers Whitney” and a BET news correspondent will be sitting down with Whitney’s “confidants and colleagues” which may include Faith Evans, India Arie, Tisha Martin Campbell, Tichina Arnold, Kelley Price, Kim Burrell and more.

TUNE IN!

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Jenny McCarthy

The word is that Jenny McCarthy is getting her in show on VH1, “The Jenny McCarthy Show”. From what I have read, the show will cover pop culture, news, fashion, TV, movies, guest panelists and celebrity interviews.

 

The Jenny McCarthy Show is set to premiere in the summer/fall of 2012.

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PARTY in the White House!!!

“In Performance at the White House: Red, White, and Blues”

Yes, according to various recent reports, B.B. King, Keb Mo, Jeff Beck, and Mick Jagger are among a list of artists who will be performing at the White House to celebrate blues music and recognize Black History Month.

It’s going down February 21 and will be streamed live on the White House website www.whitehousegov/live.  It will also broadcast at 9pm February 27 on PBS stations.

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Cedric the Entertainer & Neicy Nash headed for TV Land!

Comedian/actor Cedric the Entertainer and comedian Neicy Nash star in a twelve-episode TV series titled Have Faith. Cedric plays the role of a singer-turned preacher and Neicy will play the role as his wife.

For those of you that may enjoy TV series Hot in Cleveland may like this because its the same creator–Suzanne Martin.

The series is said to premiere this June.

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The biopic, “Caught in Flight”

According to recent reports, British-Australian actress Naomi Watts has landed the role of Princess Diana in Caught In Flight.

The film is said to focus on the final two years of the princess’s life and chronicles. Production is set to begin later this year in Britain.

Yay for her! I see she is just lucky this year…Naomi is also suppose to be playing the role of Marilyn Monroe in “Blonde”. Stay tuned.

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