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Tuesday, June 24, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 6/24/2008 | Permalink

NOTEWORTHY HOOPLA

Shaq publicly dismisses his former friend/ex-L.A Lakes teammate Kobe Bryant in a new freestyle (see below)...and he later changes his mind.

Tatyana Ali gets a new online hosting gig with Black Voices.

Diddy talks about his down-there parts and talks with Weezy about music success.

Check out this new trailer from Angela Bassett's upcoming film, "Gospel Hill."

Find out why Lil' Mama feels Jive Records didn't promote her properly.

So THIS is where Tyra Banks gets her looks from!

Beyonce Knowles and Idris Elba gets cozy on the L.A set of "Obsessed."

Ice T takes his beef with Soulja Boy to a whole new level while Kanye West puts his two cents in.

Foxy Brown and Rick Ross talk their romance to the next level - seriously.

Congrats, Jill Scott is off the market officially!

Ruben Studdard has his eyes set on obtaining a marriage license!

Labels: Box Office Hoopla, Kobe Bryant, Music Hoopla, Must-Read Hoopla, Shaq

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Sunday, April 06, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 4/06/2008 | Permalink

MUHAMMAD ALI'S 2008 CELEBRITY FIGHT NIGHT

Whitney Houston reunited with her cousin Dionne Warwick and her "The Bodyguard" co-star Kevin Costner at Muhammad Ali's celebrity fight night XIV.

Also at the event were Jordin Sparks, Holly Robinson Peete, Shaq and his wife Shaunie O'Neal.

Throughout Celebrity Fight Night's thirteen year history over $45 million has been raised with the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute as the primary beneficiary. [CELEBRITYFIGHTNIGHT.ORG]

Great to see the celebs supporting a good cause...

Speaking of which, Dionne spoke about her ~~cousin~~ niece* Whitney at the event:

Whitney Houston is back! I’m thrilled that she’s in the studio and working on her new album…No doubt she’s overcoming everything that has been put in front of her even this week. [PEOPLE.COM]

Nice!

*Thanks Sandy!

Photos: WIREIMAGE

Labels: Holly Roinson Peete, Jordin Sparks, Out and About, Platform, Shaq, Whitney Houston

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Wednesday, September 05, 2007

posted by Chi-Chi at 9/05/2007 | Permalink

WHAT USHER CALLS NEW WIFE

Usher dropped by for the season 5 premiere of the "Ellen" daytime talk show to talk about his marriage to stylist Tameka Foster, his new fragrance for males and females, his impending fatherhood and what he'll call his unborn child:

All throughout the interview, Usher insisted on flashing that new wedding band of his. After all, he did get married to his former stylist TWICE within a month span. "TAMEKA RAYMOND" is what Usher's calling his new wife....and she's six 1/2 months pregnant.

Let's hope this marriage doesn't dissolve like Shaq's marriage.

Things that make me go hmm...indeed! Much love to Ericka from USHERFOREVER for the video clip!

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Labels: Shaq, Usher

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Friday, July 13, 2007

posted by Chi-Chi at 7/13/2007 | Permalink

OUT & ABOUT: RASHIDA, JESSICA, THANDIE & SHAQ

"The Office" star and Quincy's daughter Rashida Jones took in the STARLIGHT YELLOW The Celebration with a friend. One thing's for sure, she's single-handly bringing back those jelly-like shoes too. Hmmmm...at Rashida's mystery guy. [source]

John Legend's former girlfriend Jessica White filmed an upcoming Maybelline commerical out in the Big Apple with fellow model Adriana Lima(Lenny Kravitz's ex). [source]

"Norbit" star Thandie Newton relaxed between takes on the set of her new movie “RocknRolla” in London. Besides her bad posture, Thandie should pull a Jessica White and get an endorsement deal. [source]

Fresh from the 2007 ESPY Awards, Shaq gets a hug from Jennifer Garner. Shaq's sneaker game is quite fierce, huh?[source]

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Labels: Jessica White, Out and About, Rashida Jones, Shaq, Thandie Newton

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Saturday, February 17, 2007

posted by Chi-Chi at 2/17/2007 | Permalink

2007 NBA Eastern Conference All-Star

Moments ago, the 2007 NBA Eastern Conference All-Star had their Slam Dunk Contest which kicked off in Las Vegas that saw NBA power couples Shaq & Shaunie O'Neal and Tony Parker and Eva Longoria as attendees.

Shaq & Shaunie O'Neal. Eva Longoria and Tony Parker.

Diddy and Ciara sat front row at the game.

Usher took in the game.

Eva and Tony during the game.

Mary J Blige performed at the 2007 NBA Eastern Conference All-Star.

Dwayane Wade, of the Miami Heat, walked away with the skills challenge trophy for the Slam Dunk Contest.

On a side note, "Dwayne Wade travels in style throughout the NBA All-Star 2007 Weekend in a new 2007 Lincoln Navigator. Dwyane Wade is featured in a Navigator TV commercial airing nationally as part of the 'Lincoln Dreams' marketing campaign, which is all about inspiring people to achieve their dreams." {Source}

Kobe Bryant of the LA Lakers.

LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBA Western Conference All-Star Kobe Bryant (L) of the Los Angeles Lakers watches the competition with Eastern Conference All Stars Lebron James (C) of the Clevland Cavaliers and Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat during the NBA All-Star slam dunk contest.

NBA All-Stars practice
Kobe Bryant from the Los Angeles Lakers team, right, hugs Tony Parker from the San Antonio Spurs during NBA All-Star game basketball practice in Las Vegas.

Shaquille O'Neal of the Miami Heat and LeBron James from the Cleveland Cavaliers (23) dance together during NBA All-Star game basketball practice.

NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

Jamie Foxx, Nelly, Nick Cannon, Reggie Bush, Chris Tucker, and Carrot Top at the 2007 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.