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My girl Juiicy at her blog Juiicy Scoop reported this exclusive scoop, "...Tyrese is dating Rocsi from BET's 106&Park.. Word is that they've known each other for 6 years and just recently got romantically involved."
Victoria and David Beckham have the perfect Santa trick for their children. "VICTORIA and DAVID BECKHAM trick their three kids into behaving, by pretending SANTA CLAUS has cameras trained on their home.The former SPICE GIRL warns BROOKLYN, seven, ROMEO, four and 10-month-old CRUZ, they won't get presents if they don't keep their rooms clean. She says, "From June or July onwards, I tell them there's a 'Santa cam' in the ceiling. And it really works. They'll tidy their rooms or do whatever to make sure Santa visits." {Source} I'll do the same thing when I have my kids, lol!
Oprah and Stedman are taking the next step in their 20 year+ relationship--living together. "Oprah's finally ready to let Stedman sleep over – every night.The talk queen and longtime beau Stedman Graham are finally taking their relationship to the next level and moving in together – after, oh, 20 years or so -- and tongues are wagging that this development could foretell the unthinkable ... an Oprah-Stedman wedding.According to Life & Style magazine, the pair have decided to cohabitate, possibly in the $6 million Chicago pad that O just bought. The mag's source says Oprah is finally "happy to let Stedman have what he wants." An Oprah rep confirms the news. No word, however, on how O's BFF (and sometime sleepover guest) Gayle King will feel about this." {Source}
Nicole Richie was spotted eating. (BORING!) She has a drug problem not a food problem, people! Here's the exclusive scoop as reported by TMZ, "Nicole Richie loves gravy fries and inspiring rudeness in children. Richie was seen stuffing her face at Johnny Rockets on Melrose Avenue yesterday. Joined by pal Nicky Hilton, the rail-thin wrong-way driver shoveled gravy fries, a hamburger and a soda/milkshake combo down her throat. Two kids came up to her, asking if she'd pose for a photograph. Nicole repeatedly told the older boy to flip off his father's camera while they posed. Gosh, she's adorable." {Source}
New Couple Alert: PCD's Nicole and Laguna Beach's Talan
TMZ reports that PCD's frontwoman Nicole is going out with Laguna Beach hunk Talan. "The Pussycat Doll's front kitty, Nicole Scherzinger, and Talan Torriero of MTV's "Laguna Beach," set heads turning at The Grove in Los Angeles yesterday.Although the romance is new, the pair already seem to be tired of each other; talking on their cells while having lunch. Usually camera-friendly, Nicole hid under a hood and behind giant sunglasses. Talan was later seen carrying her purse. Salamat, baby. Kristin Cavallari, Lindsay Lohan and now Nicole ... this guy gets around." {Source} Frankly speaking, it's about time we heard Nicole's dating somebody! I also love the fact Nicole's hiding from the paparazzi with shades and a hoodie on while Talan's chatting on his PDA. Gotta love Hollywood!
Solange to drop her new album 'In My Heart' January 2007
Solange's sophomore album will be called 'In my heart' and her debut single will be a song called 'Pretty good'. It will release early 2007 and the videoclip premieres on BET's 106 & Park on January 19th 2007. Solange released her first album 'Solo star' in 2003. {Source} I guess Solange is riding on the wave of Beyonce carrying her son lately and being in Omarion's "Icebox" music video huh? Umm when is Kelly's album dropping?! I mean it's going on to two years and counting. I actually like Solange's debut album. Yeah I admit that. I love that song of hers, "Feelin' U" Here's a throwback video from Solange--"Feelin' U"
Just weeks after an on-air confrontation with Young Jeezy, female rapper and radio host Monie Love is no longer working at Philly’s 100.3 The Beat WPHI-FM. Sources from the radio station confirmed to SOHH this morning that Monie (born Simone Wilson) is no longer employed there. Her departure from the station follows on the heels of her December 7 interview with Young Jeezy where the two argued vehemently over whether hip-hop is dead. During that conversation Jeezy also questioned Nas‘ street cred. The argument ended with Jeezy storming out of the studio. While many within the industry have speculated that the incident is the real reason behind Love leaving her morning show post, representatives at the station were unwilling to confirm. “I have no comment on that,” Daisy Davis, Operations Manager at 100.3 The Beat, told SOHH. The British-born Love was member of the 80’s and 90’s collective known as the Native Tongues (Queen Latifah, De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, Jungle Brothers, Black Sheep). Monie Love’s first album, Down to Earth, spawned two Grammy-nominated singles, “Monie In The Middle” and “It’s a Shame (My Sister).” A second album, In a Word or 2, was released in 1993. Love also released an EP Slice of Da Pie in May of 2000. Monie Love did not respond to attempts to contact her regarding this story. [spotted at SOHH]
Like MJB said it best, "I'm tired of all this drama!"
The title of the final "Harry Potter" novel revealed
J.K Rowling reveals on her official website the name of the final Harry Potter book. You got two options--1.) go to jkrowling.com and play a hangman game to figure it out for yourself or 2.)Using your mouse, hover {re: lay your cursor} over her image to see the name. A little window would appear over the picture to tell you the name of the new/final Harry Potter book. I don't want to spoil it for the Harry Potter fans out there.
Jennifer Lopez and her ex Cris Judd competes on dancing show, technically speaking
Cris known in Hollywood as the man Jennifer married shortly after her relationship with Diddy went downhill is producing his own dancing show in light of the success of "Dirty Dancing" and "Dancing with the Stars." Here's the thing Jennifer is also producing a dancing-themed show as well. Let the competition of the exes begin! "I would never wish for something to be a failure," the 37-year-old dancer-choreographer told AP Television in a recent interview. "Everyone's trying to get by and everyone's trying to do their best and you can only hope for the best and you can wish for the best for someone," he continued. "So, hopefully both shows will be successful and they can both coincide and we'll have a great time." Judd's show is the reality competition "Dirty Dancing" on the Women's Entertainment cable channel, airing Wednesdays at 10 p.m. EST. Lopez is producing MTV's "DanceLife," about six aspiring dancers struggling to make it. The eight-episode series premieres Jan. 15 at 10:30 p.m. Judd's show was inspired by the '80s classic "Dirty Dancing," starring Jennifer Grey as rich girl Baby and Patrick Swayze as poor dance instructor Johnny. The premise: Eighteen women compete at a summer camp for a dance contract and the right to play Baby — to whichever professional ballroom dancer becomes Johnny — during the finale. Judd said things can get steamy on the dance floor. "It can get sexy," he said. "You're with this person almost 24 hours a day and you're doing everything together and dancing can get heated especially when you dance with a partner and you're dancing sensual..." {source} Sounds interesting.
Wow! I haven't seen/heard much from Enrique in awhile. So I'm glad he came out of hiding. Here he is in Tel Aviv. "Enrique Iglesias has a message for the Western Wall in Jerusalem on Thursday. The singer is reportedly in the country to perform at a private party in Tel Aviv." {Source} Check out "Not in Love", featuring Kelis which was on Enrique's 2003 record, "Seven."
Britney Spears to do a tell-all interview with 'Vanity Fair'
Watch out K-Fed! Britney's in talks with Vanity Fair to do a tell-all interview about her marriage. Britney's in need of getting the support of the public especially after her going incommando incident. This interview just might seal the deal for her. "BRITNEY SPEARS has reportedly signed a deal with US magazine Vanity Fair to tell all about her failed marriage to KEVIN FEDERLINE. The TOXIC singer was so impressed by the publication's heartfelt interview with JENNIFER ANISTON following her split from BRAD PITT, she plans to lift the lid on her two-year union with the aspiring rapper. A source tells British newspaper The Sun, "Britney has agreed to make Vanity Fair her first big statement about her new life. "The interview will be very frank. She liked how they handled Jennifer's first interview after her divorce from Brad Pitt." {Source} Now K-Fed you got the upper hand now, play nice.
Kanye West's date offer got rejected by a Sugababe
So when I caught this Kanye West gettng dumped by a Sugababe, I couldn't stop laughing. The chick sounds like a snitch wanting some press. Well yes indeed she's gettting some. Uh oh she must not know about Kanye's habit of dropping 'ghost' messages in his songs. First off--Kanye used to date a Sugababe?!?! Second off--Is she the inspiration behind his song with the Game?! Oh the drama of it all, huh? "KANYE WEST was so furious when British singer AMELLE BERRABAH refused to go on a date with him, he instructed his assistant to tell her off over the phone. SUGABABES beauty Berrabah, who joined the girl band last year (05), has snubbed West on three occasions since they met at the Brit Awards earlier this year (06). The 21-year-old says, "I couldn't believe it when I got a phone call from Kanye's assistant. She said she was calling on behalf of Kanye who was furious because I had offended him by not dating him. "I told her that Kanye knew I had a boyfriend, but she wasn't having any of it. She said he was not used to being treated like that and I should be more considerate next time I see him." {source} Damn Amielle sounds like a snitch!
Star Jones gets prank called by a 'Bob' who asked her just how fat she is and is her husband Al gay. If it were me I would hang up on, lol! I applaud Star for taking the classy route. Star remain civil to this man longer than I would have. Be advise this is Star's first job since leaving "The View."
"As the war of words between The View's Rosie O'Donnell and Donald Trump continues to get ugly, View den mother Barbara Walters (who's been following the action from outside of the country) has diplomatically weighed in on the feud. "Donald Trump is a personal friend of mine and has been a good friend to The View for many years," she tells In Touch. "I'm sorry there is friction between Donald and Rosie. That said, I do not regret for one moment my choice to hire Rosie O'Donnell as the moderator of The View. I certainly hope and expect that this tempest will pass quickly." Perhaps Barbara will play peacemaker - it is, after all, the holiday season!" {Source}
Barbara do NOT let Rosie go---she's giving your daytime talk fest, 'The View' ratings!!!
New Music from Musiq:: "Buddy" I'm glad Musiq is coming back. "Buddy" reminds me of Musiq's older hits, "For the Night" and "Half Crazy." This song is fresh!!!! "Buddy" is my holiday gift to all my readers. Do enjoy and have a great holiday season, ya'll! Click on the image to get a first listen. There's a hot remix for "Buddy" featuring T.I. and Young Buck. You already know if T.I on the track it's a club banger! Musiq feat. Young Buck & T.I. - Buddy (Remix) (full) - download Show Musiq some myspace love [here] [spotted at CL]
Inspired by the TomKat Wedding, Will and Jada to renew their vows
Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith have been married for ten years now. Will, recently, said he got inspired from the TomKat Wedding to do a 'big' wedding ceremony for renewing his vows with his wife, Jada. Awww. "The MEN IN BLACK star and his wife have decided to hold another ceremony next year (07) to mark their tenth anniversary, after witnessing such a spectacular wedding. Will explains, "WILL SMITH and his wife JADA PINKETT SMITH were satisfied with the small wedding ceremony they held in 1997, until they attended TOM CRUISE and KATIE HOLMES Italian nuptials last month (NOV06).We had on OK wedding. We just came back from Tom and Katie's wedding. So, that made me realise we didn't have a big wedding. "They had a real wedding. It was just the most amazing, beautiful, wonderful, fairy tale experience ever and I was just sitting beside Jada going, 'Phew!' "I hadn't had too much success when we got married, so I couldn't afford that. Ten years - we're going to go back and do it again - renew the vows and all that." [Source]
Spike Lee signing copies of his new DVD, "When the Levees Broke"
Spike Lee looks so happy to be there, lol! On December 20, 2006, critically-acclaimed director Spike Lee was spotted at Westwood, California's Borders (my favorite book store besides Barnes & Noble by the way) signing copies of his new DVD, "When the Levees Broke." [Source]
Watch Spike Lee speak about "When the Leeves Broke" on "Real Time with Bill Maher"
I became a fan of his when I saw his video with N.E.R.D "Maybe." Perhaps he wrote that song for Vashtie?!!? Such a business man, Pharrell rocking his clothing line, "The Billionaire Boys Club." Damn damn damn at that swagger! On Wednesday night (12-20-06) at Brixton Academy in London, England, Pharrell Williams performed live. [Source]
Check out Pharrell's current music video: "That Girl" (feat Snoop Dogg). The video has a cameo by ATL actress Lauren London.
Pharrel with his girl Vashtie and his friend Naomi Campbell back in July '04. awwww
Fantasia, Monica, Tyrese, Wendy Williams, and Tamia at WBLS "Party with A Purpose"
Recording artist Fantasia Barrino performs at WBLS's "Party With A Purpose" at the Marriott Marquis on December 21, 2006 in New York City. Monica, Tyrese, Tamia, Wendy Williams and her sidekick Charlemagne were also at the WBLS event. "It's Getting Hot in Here" huh, Tyrese/Black Ty? Monica makes a silk wrap looks sexy. Tamia caught the spirit singing. She's truly a good soul vocalist. Wendy looks very ladylike! Love her radio show a lot. And in related news...
Singer Fantasia is photographed in New York, Nov. 16, 2006. [photo credit: AP Photo/Jim Cooper]
Cassie is NOT leaving Bad Boy...damn that mediatakeout.com. I guess they just love the way their rumors always comes out false just so everyone would say they got that crazy rumor from them. Anyhow Cassie said 'don't believe everything you hear/read.'
Diddy in the delivery room at the birth of his twin daughters D'Lila Star Combs and Jessie James Combs. Press play. Diddy's addicted to myspace like damn but I don't knock him for wanting to show off he got twin girls. Princess Maker
Bow Wow appears on "The Wendy Williams Experience"
Bow Wow paid Wendy Williams a visit to talk about his love life. Yeah he's probably regretting cheating on Ciara especially since every man is going dammmmmmmn at her music video, "Promise." Part One
Part Two Okay Bow Wow messed with Cassie and Angela Simmons?!?!
Eddie Murphy is crossed between three women-Shaun Robinson, Tracey Edmonds and Melaine Brown
Eddie Murphy's love life has made it into InTouch Weekly where they report Eddie is caught between two old relationships with Melanie 'Scary Spice' Brown and Shaun Robinson to his current relationship with Tracey Edmonds. Eddie, what now? So many women so little time?!?! "The plot thickens for Eddie Murphy and his relationship woes. The recently divorced star of Dreamgirls is involved in a nasty dispute with Melaine Brown (aka Scary Spice). Mel is pregnant and says Eddie, 45, is the dad, but he told a Dutch TV show that he's waiting for blood-test results. Meanwhile, Eddie has been dating TV producer Tracey Edmonds, 39. But insiders say that after a recent encounter with his ex-girlfriend, Access Hollywood host Shaun Robinson, 44, the actor is smitten again. "When he saw Shaun, it was like he felt the way he did when they were together all over again," says a pal Eddie's. Who will he take to the Oscars? Stay tuned." {InTouch Weekly's January 1, 2007 issue}
Can you guess which celebrity sisters is pictured on your left? I'll give you a guess: The older sister enjoys baby-sitting her kid sister's son so much that she said in the liner notes of her album, "I know you are too young to read this, but one day you will. You have bought so much joy to our family. I didn't know it was possible to love something this much. I did this album so fast, that when I needed a break I told my sister, "I gotta see my nephew." You were my break. You put my life back into perspective. Auntie BB loves you so much!" Click on the image to your left to see if your guess is correct.
Box Office Thursday: Go see "Curse of the Golden Flower"
Welcome to the second to last installment for December's Box Office Thursday.
1 - The Pursuit of Happyness {Congrats to Will Smith on landing the number one spot!} #1 box office movie trailer:
2 - Eragon 3 - Charlotte's Web {all the star power from Julia Roberts to Oprah couldn't make this movie #1} 4 - Happy Feet {voiced by Nicole Kidman and Brittany Murphy} 5 - The Holiday {The new Jude Law/Cameron Diaz/Kate Winslet/Jack Black chick-flick} 6 - Apocalypto 7 - Blood Diamond {what are you kidding me?!?! #7 and not at least #3??!}
8 Casino Royale {Bond appeal is still making that top billing} 9 - The Nativity Story {Great to see a Christmas theme film in the top 10} 10 - Unaccompanied Minors {the kid from 'Everybody hates Chris' is in this movie as well as Wilmer from 'That 70s Show.'} Here's what opening this weekend: {Opening in Wide Release} Rocky Balboa, The Good Shepherd, Night at the Museum, We Are Marshall {Opening in Selected Theaters:} Letters From Iwo Jima, The Painted Veil, Venus, and Curse of the Golden Flower my picks:
'Rocky Balboa' movie trailer:
'the good shepherd' movie trailer:
'letters from iwo jima' movie trailer:
What to see this weekend: Gong Li is the star of "Curse of the Golden Flower" Curse of the Golden Flower. This movie is for those who loved the films, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Memoirs of a Geisha." Gong Li starred in 'Memoirs of a Geisha' as Hatsumomo. Gong Li has potential to become the next big crossover Asian actress in Hollywood tahnks in part to the successes of Lucy Liu, Ziyi Zhang, and Michelle Yeoh. Curse of the Golden Flower's summary: 'A period high drama that concerns the volatile balance of power between the King and the Queen and his three sons, which entails betrayal, deceit and passion--pitting the King against Queen and father against sons." Go catch this movie. Want more proof why you should see this. Then watch the trailer. 'Curse of the Golden Flower' trailer:
In the middle of what appears to be a snow blizzard, Mariah Carey was spotted in Aspen with a glass of wine, clevage baring jacket, skin-tight thighs, and ankle boots. Leave it to Mimi to take the term, 'diva' to the next level. [pic credit: x17 online] manicure hands? check! snow? check! glass of wine? check! this money shot? priceless!
