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Familiar with the saying, “Break a Leg”? Well, that’s just what Mya did! The singer, dancer, actress was scheduled to make her Broadway debut playing Velma Kelly in the hit Broadway show Chicago on May 12, but apparently a broken left foot has forced her to sit out for a while. Mya’s run was set to last 9 weeks, but now it’s a bit unclear when she’ll end up joining the show. There’s no word on who might even take the stage in her absence. Producer Barry Weissler issued a statement stating,
“We are sometimes forced to deal with circumstances beyond our control. But speaking for the entire Chicago creative team, we all wish her a speedy recovery, and look forward to experiencing her portrayal of Velma Kelly as soon as possible.”
Poor Mya, seems like everytime she’s ready to pop off something always gets in the way…
Seems like all of Diddy’s hard work has finally paid off! Diddy will be added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, May 2. To celebrate this important moment in his life, he’s throwing a $2 million bash called “Operation Harlem to Hollywood”. According to Diddy, “You can get a lot of things but when you see those stars on the ground… well that’s something I can’t even say I dreamed of.” Diddy has booked ten private jets, five different custom outfits, a tuxedo, smoking jacket, pimp suit, top hot and tails and pajama; luxury French Ciroc vodka; 300 white lilies and a $400 goodie bag for guests. A friend of the Diddy is quoted as saying: “It’s a huge honor for P. Diddy to be recognized in Hollywood. He came from Harlem and on Friday the crème de la crème of Hollywood will salute him.” Celebrity guests such as Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, Pharrell Williams, Eva Longoria and Mel. B are expected to attend this bash. Congratulations Diddy! But, seriously did he need to cop a pimp suit?
Perez Hilton is definitely making moves! The “Queen of All Media” is teaming up with Miss Jones’ Morning Show on NY’s Hip-Hop station Hot 97. Perez is scheduled to provide Miss Jones with the “Hot 97 Perez Hilton Update” on May 5th which is a minute long synopsis of the latest celebrity gossip that will air everyday at 8:00 am. According to Hot 97 Program Director, Ebro Darden, “Perez Hilton is an amazing personality with unprecedented Hollywood access, and making him part of the HOT 97 family adds another dimension to the legendary HOT 97 brand. Hmm…so what’s going to happen to Miss Info, say word she’s getting replaced??
Nas & Kelis are looking to get gansta with the city of MIA and suing them for a whopping $100 million. Their lawsuit claims police racially profiled the couple in 2007 at the time of Kelis’ arrest. Remember this?! Well we’ll see if the hip hop power couple can score on some major guap. Ain’t coincidentally they filing for racial profiling and meanwhile they keep calling themselves n*ggers. Can the courts use that against them, lol??
Looks like N.E.R.D.’s front man has a potty mouth! Pharrell was forced to apologize for cursing like a sailor during his performance in Kanye’s Glow In The Dark tour at the Key Arena in Seattle. Apparently, Pharrell didn’t see the lil’ kid who was sitting right in the front row until after his performance! N.E.R.D. delivered an energetic show that featured Pharrell’s ass bustin’ out expletives during songs like “Rock Star” and “She Wants To Move.” While fans waited to see RiRi, Pharrell got back on the stage and apologized his actions. Now, why was a lil’ kid at a Kanye West Concert in the first place?!?
Mimi proves with her new album “E=MC2″ that she still got the pop industry on lock! Based on the massive first day sales from a survey of music retailers such as Starbucks, Best Buy, Circuit City, iTunes, Borders, and Target her album looks certain to debut at No. 1 on next week’s U.S. pop album chart. Preliminary data shows that “E=MC2″, sold 150,000 units which is five times more than the first-day sales for British sensation Leona Lewis’ “Spirit”, which holds the No.1 spot on the Billboard 200. Mimi’s first single from the album, “Touch My Body,” has spent two consecutive weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. Glad to hear Mimi’s still killin em’ in the game!
While Ray J is out running around shirt less and making sex tapes, his big sis’ has been shopping around for a record deal! It took damn nearly four years, but Brandy’s making a comeback! She’s signed a new record deal with Epic and plans to drop her new album by the end of the year. Definitely an album to cop!
Manicurists beware! Foxy Brown gets released from jail this Friday. After doing 8 months on a 12 month bid for parole violations, she’s calling on her fans to give her a big “Welcome Home” greeting when she leaves New York’s Riker’s Island Prison. So be sure to rock ya Foxy T-shirts & banners come Friday. And yes, this will definitely be on her new VH1 reality show. on she’s asking all her fans to be outside the prison holding up signs and banners and wearing Welcome Home Foxy t-shirts so she can film it for her reality show.
UK’s finest, British rapper/singer Estelle has got MiMi’s back when it comes to Mariah’s rumored diva-ish demands. The “Wait a Minute” chart topper, insists diva has earned the right to make outlandish demands. Carey has a long held reputation for making bizarre requests and traveling with an oversized entourage. But Estelle is convinced that when an artist is as successful as Carey, they should be allowed to demand special treatment. She tells British magazine Closer,
“I think Mariah should demand whatever she wants - if I’d sold 160 million records then I’d do the same. I think when I’ve sold 60 or 80 million records I’ll ask for a flying white pig. I’ll be like, ‘And I need it in my dressing room NOW!’”
This is just another reason why I love me some Estelle…too funny!
In “I can’t believe this mess” news, Danity Kane scored their second consecutive No. 1 on the U.S. album chart. WTF?!? According to Nielsen Soundscan, their album Welcome to the Dollhouse sold 236,192 copies last week. Welcome to the Dollhouse ranks as second-biggest opening of the year yet it has sold approximately 2,000 more copies than their 2006 self-titled debut which has only sold 926,000 copies to date. Now, how they’ve managed to acquire a fanbase is definitely a mystery…cuz they’re soooooo corny!
Laila Ali gets personal in Essence magazine’s May issue. She and her hubby, former NFL star Curtis Conway are expecting a bundle of joy! She states, “I don’t know yet if we are having a boy or a girl, but I’m excited that I have a life inside me that my husband and I created”. The baby which is due this fall will be Laila’s first child and her hubby’s fourth. Dude already has three other children- two twin boys and a girl. The couple married last summer in California and according to Laila she couldn’t be anymore happier. “I am 100 percent undeniably happy. I’ve never been able to say that before.” Awww, how cute…congrats to the expecting couple!
Talk about De JaVu! Stankmora filed for divorce yesterday from Uncle Russ. The mogul duo separated back in ‘06 and said they were divorcing…but apparently forgot and opted to date other people. Kimora cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for their divorce…yeah ok- ya already know the real reason behind the split. The baby phat chic is asking for legal and physical custody of their two daughters. She requests that Russell get
“reasonable child visitation … to be accompanied at all times by the children’s nanny and security personnel.”
Security?? Is it that serious, damn?! The man is all about peace & unity, he’s the yoga man. Anywhoo, no word if she requested spousal support, but I’m sure she will…eventually. Gotta keep the money c’ming one way or another.
Move over Michelle! Kelly wants a shot at Broadway too. She has instructed Papa Knowles and his team to her land a role in a hit show. According to MTO, Papa Knowles has already contacted the producers of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and The Color Purple, and for some odd reason producers of both shows are actually expressing their interest in having Kelly join their casts. Remember she was in Freddy v. Jason back in 2002, and The Seat Filler in 2004. Wtf was The Seat Filler about?!?
Moving on… Fabolous plans to bite Jay-Z’s style by patterning his next album from a movie. According to Loso,
“What Jay-Z did [with ‘American Gangster’] … he took that Frank Lucas character and put it in the frame of his Jay character. That’s what I wanna do. I don’t wanna say I that I’m actually the character, but take some of his scenarios or some things I went through and tell it in my tone.” He’s also been telling Ne-Yo that they should partner up and do a Best of Both Worlds for young, fly n—as, referring to Jay-Z’s and Kellz tour that had issues from the start. “I don’t think [a clash of the egos] would happen with us. [We’re] two good humble brothers. If we make some great music, people would love it and the demographic we would hit … It would be great for us too. I think we can pull off a Best of Both Worlds”.
Looks like somebody is training for the takeover…but can Loso really push weight like Hov??Ughh… Here’s a thought, how about let’s try something NEW! I’m wondering if this new movie will be a chick flick, ’cause ya already know Loso is nice with them easy flow chick lovey dovey joints.
Busta Rhymes was sentenced to 3 years probabtion and 10 days of community service for whoopin’ a fan’s ass back in August 2006 and his former driver’s ass in December 2006 too. He was fined $1,250 bucks and court fees, for drunk driving and with a suspended license. His ass also has to enroll in a drunk driving program. WTF?!? The judge also warned Busta that if he f*cks up again his ass is going straight to the pen. I just don’t get it. Money really talks cause if the roles were reversed my ass would’ve been locked up years ago.
First it was rumored Halle Berry’s baby girl was named Clara Stella Berry-Aubry. Now it’s been confirmed Halle & baby daddy Gabe, named their angel Nahla Ariela Aubry. Nahla? from the Lion King. At least she didn’t try to be all celebrity like and kept it sorta of normal. Congrats to the couple on their new baby girl.

Rihanna plans to re-release Good Girl Gone Bad in the spring. The singer plans to re-issue her second album on May 27, with the addition of a new single “Take A Bow.” The new song was penned by Ne-Yo and the new video should premiere soon. RealTalk Rihhana and her annoying ass umbrella need to go on…really do we need this again?! If I hear that damn song one more time….I swear somebody’s gonna get hurt.
Lil’ Wayne is following in Amy Winehouse’s footsteps and entering rehab…first white folks go to rehab and now rappers is the soon to be trend. Snitches from his entourage claim Weezy is in search for a private facility to help deal with his addiction to marijuana. Since he’s got some trials coming up for his criminal antics…he’s trying to get clean. Good luck, weezy!

Industry snitches are claiming G-Unit clothing line will be folding very soon. Supposedly dissapointing sales are the reason. Downsizing in it’s staff and production could be the first effects…taking place as early as next week. REALLY?? Somehow I find that hard to believe…almost every kid I see or wannabe rapper rocks G-Unit. Take this rumor with a grain of salt. I doubt G-Unit is about to become the next FUBU. One thing is for certain G-Unit does need an upgrade in their marketing strategy.

The “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop” hip hop mogul, Diddy, is looking to hang the mic. Word is, he’s planning on quitting music to pursue a full-time career in acting. Next-up on Diddy’s list…an Oscar! He says,
“Right now I’m transitioning from a recording artist to acting. “Having an opportunity to play this role [in A Raisin in the Sun], it really changed my life. I had an opportunity to open up as an artist, and I learned so much. Every role I get, I feel I’m getting better.”
C’mon, leave the acting game for those who got the talent. Stick to what you know, fool!
Paris Hilton claims to be real cool with Fifty but Fifty wasn’t feeling her spoiled ass this weekend. At his pre-Super Bowl concert, 50 Cent gave white chick a shout out on the mic. Being the dumb blonde she is, shorty took it as a greenlight to hop on stage and join in on his raps. But Fifty wasn’t about to share his set with the broad. According to PageSix.com,
When the celebutard decided to get onstage and dance, the hip-hopper’s crew and stagehands quickly instructed her to “Get the [bleep] off the stage.” The attention-starved heiress started to cry and tried to plead with the party’s production staff to let her back on stage, whining, “But it’s my party!” - to no avail.
WOW! Fifty straight sonned this chick. Dumb broad really set herself up on that one… C’mon it’s Fifty- groupie hoes gets no love! Wuamp, wuamp, wuamp…
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