This is the weekend, March 6-8th, for daylight savings time. Before you go to bed on Saturday night, set your clocks ahead one hour. We will lose an hour’s sleep, and the days will get longer as the sun sets later.
In a shocking letter from a writer at the Village Voice, Tyler Perry is being scrutinized about his private life. Despite his amazing success, Perry has never discussed his private life in detail. He has never talked about his sexuality, but he says he is looking for the right woman to marry. In the letter, the writer urged Perry to come out of the closet, stop being on the “downlow,” and stop showing up at premieres with leggy models. Perry is at the height of his fame so the scrutiny on his love life is opening up. Perry turns 40 in September, and he says he would like to buy his own island. As more people pry into his business, he may need that private island.
Singer/Actor Tyrese is going to have to pay up. His 10-month marriage is over, and it is costing his big time. Tyrese married his baby momma, Norma Gibson, 10 months ago. They have a two-year old daughter Shayla. A judge recently ordered Tyrese to pay his ex-wife $65,000, her $3,000 rent, her $800 car note and over $6,000 in child support.. Norma Gibson claims Tyrese was an absentee dad, and she was actually seeking more than she got because she contested their prenup. Norma Gibson says she was forced to sign a prenup. She says she didn’t know any better because she was taken from her family in London with the belief that Tyrese would take care of her forever.
Why would she take him back? That’s the question being asked around the country. Pop Singer Rihanna and Teen Sensation Chris Brown are back together. It was just weeks ago that Rihanna suffered a beatdown at the hands of Brown. The photos were shocking, but Rihanna never filed charges. Her family is outraged by her decision to stand by Brown, but her father has stated he will stand behind his daughter and her decision. Rihanna has forgiven Brown, and she is happy to be back with him. What does the future hold for Brown? Will the reconciliation help his image and career? The stigma of being a woman beater will not just go away. Could it happen again? For many women, the abuse continues. Let’s hope this is not the case with Rihanna.
More drama on the set of American Idol: new Idol Judge Kara DioGuardi was stung by the recent comments of fellow Judge Paula Abdul. Abdul says there are too many judges on the hit show, and that American Idol made a mistake in hiring a fourth. DioGuardi says she is happy with what she brings to the show. She says she wishes Abdul would have made her comments to her face and not to a magazine writer. Abdul claims she as misquoted.. This is the last year of Abdul’s contract on the show.
Actor Samuel L. Jackson has just signed a nine picture deal to star as “Nick Fury” in the new Marvel Comics movie series. Jackson will play “Fury” in the following movies: Iron Man II, Captain America, The Avenger and The Shield.
The Simmons have stopped fighting over money. Now that their divorce is final, Russell and Kimora Lee have finally reached an agreement about child support for their two daughters. Russell will have to pay his ex-wife $40,000 a month until their daughters turn 18. Kimora is currently expecting her third child. She is married to Actor Dijmon Hounsou.
The new ad campaigns for Vitamin Water featuring Alicia Keys is out, and Halle Berry’s new fragrance, “Halle” is in stores now..
Beyonce is on the cover of Ebony magazine talking about marriage and movies. Her new movie, Obsessed with Idris Elba, comes out on April 24th.
Speaking of Idris, he’ll play Jill Scott’s love interest in the series opener of Scott’s new HBO series, The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency. The show debuts on HBO March 29th.
Fresh from his role as “Puffy” in the movie Notorious, Actor Derek Luke is coming to TV in the new NBC drama, Trauma. Luke is on a roll. He’s currently co-starring in Tyler Perry’s number one box office hit Madea Goes To Jail.
Has Al Reynolds found a new love? The ex-Mr. Star Jones recently bought a ring from a jewelry store. Was it an engagement ring for his new lady, a Miami attorney, or a ring for his mother? Spokespeople for Reynolds say it was a ring for his mom. Al is currently in talks to do a new reality show.
Congratulations to Actor Dondre T. Whitfield and his wife, Actress Salli Richardson. They just welcomed a new baby boy, Dre Terrell Whitfield. Dre joins his big sister, Parker, who is two and a half. Whitfield and Richardson were married in 2002.
Singer Jazmine Sullivan will be featured in the new George Lucas film, Red Tails. Sullivan will play a jazz singer in the movie about the Tuskegee airmen. Singer Ne-Yo is also starring.
A new movie about Comic Legend Richard Pryor is in the works, and Eddie Murphy is being attached to the project. Writer-Director Bill Condon from Dreamgirls fame is behind the project, and he is pulling for Murphy. The two worked together on Dreamgirls. In a recent poll on our WDAS website asking who should play Pryor, readers expressed their hopes of Steve Harvey portraying the late great comedian.
Poet and Author Dr. Maya Angelou has an exciting new project. Letter To My Daughter: Her Path To Living Well And Living A Life With Meaning. In the book, Angelou shares her life lessons.
Jermaine Jackson is fighting for custody of his two kids, Jermajesty and Jaafar by his ex-wife, Alejandra. The kids claim there mother has hit them. Jackson is seeking full legal custody.
Speaking of the Jacksons, Michael may be reviving his career in London. He is in talks to sign a deal where he would do a series of shows in London raking in millions of dollars.
In more Jackson sibling news, Janet has come out of hiding. She’s been hanging with Singer Johnny Gill. Since she started gaining weight again, Janet had been in hiding.
Prince recently signed a deal with Target retail stores. Prince is releasing a three-disc set of new music, which will be sold exclusively at Target. The set comes out March 29th.
Toni Braxton was the recent victim of an imposter. According to police reports, a woman by the name of Trina Johnson was taken into custody along with her husband after setting up concerts around the world claiming she was Toni Braxton. Police were able to nab Johnson. When she showed up to perform on stage, audience members quickly realized she was not the real Toni Braxton. They started throwing things on stage. In a statement, Braxton said she was saddened by the situation, and is glad that her imposter was stopped from bilking others.
The other woman in the car with Morgan Freeman on the night of his accident is speaking out and suing him. According to Demaris Meyer, Freeman was drinking and visibly drunk when they left the bar they were at. The two were on their way to a rendezvous. That’s when the car they were in crashed. Meyer wants it known she was not his mistress, but his friend for the night. Freeman had no comment on the suit. He is currently on location filming a movie about Nelson Mandela. Clint Eastwood is directing.
DeShawn Snow is out, and Big Poppa is in. Filming has started on the second season of The Real Housewives Of Atlanta. DeShawn Snow is the wife of Basketball Player Eric Snow. She was let go from the show because she was nice but boring. Producers preferred the cattiness and outrageousness of the other ladies. Big Poppa was often talked about, but never seen. This season, he will make his debut. Big Poppa was the married boyfriend of Kim Zolciak. In the new season, Big Poppa leaves his wife, and moves in with Kim and her two daughters.
Get ready for the Broadway revival of The Wiz. The smash musical is returning to The Big White Way this summer.
Keyshia Cole’s mom, Frankie, is getting ready to release her autobiography, Two Sides To Every Story. She tells the story of her life from drug addict to TV star. Frankie became an instant hit on her daughter’s BET’s reality show, The Way It Is. Word has it she may get her own spinoff show.
Tyra Banks is looking for the short girls. On the next cycle of America’s Next Top Model, the focus is on models 5’7 and shorter.. Banks says her modeling show is known for breaking barriers, and by searching for shorter models, they continue to do so.
Angela Bassett will be stepping behind the cameras for her next project. Her stint on ER is up later this month, and she’s set to direct the movie, United States. Her husband, Actor Courtney Vance, will be her producing partner.
Producer Lee Daniels has changed the name of his upcoming release. The long awaited project Push will be renamed Precious. The movie is scheduled to be released later this year and stars Mo’Nique, Lenny Kravitz, Mariah Carey and new comer Gabourey “Gabby” Sidibe as “Precious.” Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey have joined forces to help Lee with the promotion of this movie. The film Precious is based on the book Push by Sapphire, and focuses on the plight of a 16-year old who has suffered years of abuse but overcomes her odds with the help of others.
The new season of Dancing With The Stars kicks off Monday March 9th. Rapper Lil’ Kim, David Alan Grier from In Living Color fame and Football Great Lawrence Taylor are part of the cast. Lil Kim will be introducing her new look blue eyes during the season. In a recent interview Kim says it was her stint in prison that led to her decision to appear on Dancing With the Stars. Kim says that during her 10 month sentence in a federal prison she became friends with the other inmates. She says Dancing with the stars was their favorite show and they would always say to her Kim you should be on the show. She says once she got it she thought about it and now her dream has come true.
The Bynum Brothers are back with a new venture. They own Warmdaddy’s on Columbus Boulevard and had the old Zanzibar Blue in Center City. Their latest project is called RELISH at 7152 Ogontz Avenue. It replaces Sadiki’s. RELISH features live jazz music Thursday through Sunday.
Cadillac Records starring Beyonce comes out on DVD March 10th.
Stevie Wonder is coming out with a live DVD. Stevie Wonder: Live From London arrives in stores March 10th.
The T.D. Jakes film Not Easily Broken starring Morris Chestnut and Taraji P. Henson hits DVD shelves April 7th.
Seven Pounds starring Will Smith and Rosario Dawson will be released on DVD March 31st.
The Wendy Williams talk show is set to debut this July. The show is going nationwide, and will be seen locally on FOX 29.
The 15th Annual Essence Music Festival is set for July 3rd, 4th and 5th in New Orleans. Beyonce, John Legend, Eric Benet, Robin Thicke, Anita Baker and Maxwell are all on the bill. There will also be seminars featuring Prophetess Juanita Bynum and Roland Martin. Plus, there’ll be an all-star tribute to Bishop T.D. Jakes.
WHAT’S THE UNDERGROUND BUZZ!!!!!!!!
This former high profile TV Personality is so happy to have a man, she can’t contain herself. When they appear at public events, she is often loud and boisterous. When friends make suggestions to her to tone it down, she just rolls her eyes and gets louder. She wants everyone to see her and her new man.
The high rolling life of this Baller could soon be coming to an end. Years ago, he was the best on the court, but now his career is fading along with the big contract offers. His money is dwindling, and family members are losing their homes. Some family members never thought they would have to work again. Now, they are getting a rude awakening.
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