John Travolta (left) stars as "Edna Turnblad" and Queen Latifah stars as "Motormouth Maybelle" in New Line Cinema's upcoming release of Adam Shankman's HAIRSPRAY.
Rihanna Praises Father For Conquering Crack Addiction
R&B singer Rihanna has praised her father Ronald Fenty for overcoming his addiction to crack cocaine. The Umbrella singer, 19, and two brothers Rorrey and Rajad grew up in Barbados watching their father struggle with his drugs demons. Fortunately, he got sober for the sake of his kids.
She tells America's Giant magazine, "I just knew that my mom and dad would always argue when there was a foil paper with an ashtray. He would just go into the bathroom all the time. I didn't know what it was. (But) he knew that to get closer to (his kids), he had to cut that out. And he did."(Starpulse News)
Rapper Kanye West has branded himself the Mel Gibson of the music world - and believes the pair miss out on awards because they are outspoken.
Speaking to MTV, he says, "My favorite movie this year was Apocalypto and I love Mel Gibson. Sometimes I feel a little like Mel Gibson. (People say to him) 'OK, Mel Gibson, we know (your movie is) the best, but if you shut up, maybe we can give you an award.' That's how I think that's how people feel about me sometimes: 'OK, (your album) was the best'.
Apocalypto was the best movie. It's probably some complete bulls--t that got nominated over it. Around the time of the awards, if you want to ask me what's the bulls--t that got nominated, I will tell you. It's my opinion, it doesn't mean it's good or bad. I'm a movie buff."(Starpulse News)
He tells AllHipHop.com, "I think three classic albums are good for me, you know? I got my point across. I was a prominent figure on the West Coast and a bigger figure in hip-hop as a whole. I think I made my impact enough for my name to be said and remembered."
"Right now I'm taking a break from Hip-Hop and enjoying time with my family and my friends." (Starpulse News).
R&B star Ne-Yo starts every album by sorting through a garbage bag of clutter. The So Sick singer/songwriter, who is currently working on Whitney Houston, Britney Spears and Michael Jackson's comeback albums, admits he scribbles down lyrics and song ideas on napkins and then packs them away in rubbish bags.
He explains, "When we first went into the studio to start recording I had this big bag of what looked like garbage, but it was actually little napkins and pieces of paper that I wrote song ideas on from all over the place."
The couple have been hitting all of the top LA clubs in the past few weeks - making sure everyone knows they're the new hot couple in town.
A source said: "Melanie Brown and Stephen are getting to know each other very quickly, they clicked immediately and Mel thinks they have a strong connection.
"She's still upset and angry over the Eddie Murphy situation but she's not going to let that stop her getting on with her life.
"Mel believes when you meet someone special you should grab onto it with both hands and do everything you can to make it work and that's what she's doing now with Stephen. "He's also being very supportive through the paternity battle."(Source)
Soul great Aretha Franklin is on a crash diet in a bid to lose weight before her wedding next month. The singer has signed up with Jenny Craig Diet and is limiting herself to 1,750 calories-a-day in an effort to slim down. Aretha Franklin says, "I'm at 1,750 calories a day and I'm starving. You just have to get used to portions and changing your lifestyle." She tells Sister 2 Sister magazine, "I lost 23 or 24 pounds to begin with, but it's kind of a strain when you get to 23 or 24 pounds. That's why I got off of it.
"It's a strain because you're eating the Jenny Craig-type meals, which are very good. But you can only eat them for so long before you want some barbecue ribs or some pigs feet. Once you get off that Jenny Craig thing and you start eating what you've been eating, it's all over."
The star was taken to hospital after collapsing following a strenuous session in the studio, working for four days straight. He thought he was suffering from exhaustion - and was shocked to discover he had meningitis.
Beatz tells MTV,
"My immune system was low from not eating right. But I wasn't paying no attention. I'm going to the crib and I had a hard time getting out of my truck. I get out of the seat and I'm damn near limping. I was barely making it up my steps. I damn near fell in the bed and my wife was like, 'You have to go to the doctor immediately.' They had to carry me downstairs ... got to the hospital, they stuck a needle in my spine. I escaped some s--t.
That changed my life, trust me. I'm happy to be able to run around with my son. Imagine I couldn't even run around with my kids? God gave me one more chance to get my s**t right.
Quincy Jones to Michael Jackson: I'm too old for that sh*t!
Legendarymusicproducer Quincy Jones has turned down the chance to work on Michael Jackson's comeback album, because he's too busy. Jones produced Jackson's classic albums "Off The Wall," (79), "Thriller," (82), and "Bad," (87). But as Jackson prepares to launch his comeback following his acquittal on child molestation charges in 2005, Jones insists he won't be contributing to the album.
He says, "Man please, I've got enough to do. We already did that. I have talked to him about working with him again but I've got too much to do. I've got 900 products. I'm 74 years old. Give me a break." (Source)
Ne-Yo Opens New Atlanta Studio, Launches Talent Search For The Next R&B Star
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Def Jam recording artist Ne-Yo will open a brand new studio in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday May 30. The studio, which will be called Carrington House, is just another venture that Ne-Yo has built in a short time.
Ne-Yo has partnered with R&B/hip-hop station WVEE-Atlanta to stage a talent search for the next solo or R&B group star. Auditions are set for June 2-4 at La Bam Studio in downtown Atlanta, and judges include producer Jazze Pha and "Idlewild" director Bryan Barber. A final five will compete for a three-year contract with Compound Entertainment and a three-year management deal with the J White Agency. The winner will be chosen June 5. (Singersroom)
R&B star Brandy Norwood has been hit with another lawsuit connected to the December car crash that cost her a job as a judge on TV show "America's Got Talent."
Mallory Ham, one of the survivors of the fatal car crash the singer/actress stands accused of causing, has filed suit in Los Angeles, stating Brandy should not have been speeding in her Range Rover on the 405 freeway in California.
Meanwhile, Brandy Norwood has responded to a wrongful death suit filed against her as a result of the accident. In her papers, the singer denies allegations against her and calls for a jury trial, so she can face the charges leveled against her. (Starpulse News)
Young Jeezy Arrested For Disorderly Conduct At Strip Joint
Friday, May 25, 2007
Georgia rapper Young Jeezy started the day in jail after he was arrested for disorderly conduct in a strip club. DeKalb County Police took Jeezy, real name Jay Jenkins, into custody after arriving at popular Atlanta club Stroker's early this morning.
Details about the disorderly conduct charge have not been released. The rapper was released after posting bail. (Starpulse News)
Shar Jackson: I'm Glad Britney Spears And Kevin Federline Are Separated
Shar Jackson admits family life was hell while Britney Spears and Federline were married because everyone wanted to know what she thought about stories surrounding the couple.
She tells USA Today newspaper, "Somebody was always at my door with a camera." Jackson, who is the mother of Federline's two young children, Kori and Kaleb, admits she became accustomed to the attention but her teenage children, Donnie and Cassie, weren't prepared for the questions they'd be asked at school. The aspiring pop singer says, "They've had to change schools twice."
A Philadelphia author is suing rapper Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter and his former business partner Damon Dash for $15 million, claiming they stole the concept for their movie State Property from his book.
Jones claims he had been in negotiations with Carter and Dash - whose record label Roc-A-Fella was behind State Property - in 1998, but they snubbed his request of $500,000 for the rights of his book, and offered him $50,000 instead. The writer refused the offer and never heard from them again, reports AllHipHop.com.(Starpulse News)
Rapper Foxy Brown is preparing to release two new albums back-to-back - one mainstream, and one 'street' LP. The star hopes the two discs will help her reach all of her target audience; the latter designed to prove she is still relevant in the hip-hop world. The 'street' album has yet to be named. The second release will be called Black Roses.
Brown explains her plan, "I needed to connect with a person who understood my struggle completely, from where I came to where I traveled today. (Starpulse News).
Oprah Winfrey's father has put his proposed tell-all book about the TV host "on hold." Talk show queen Winfrey was "shocked" and "disappointed" by reports earlier this week her dad was penning the memoir, but Vernon Winfrey insists he hasn't been persuaded to drop his publishing plans by his famous offspring.
He says, "There is no book. We might think about it later on. It's just on hold right now."(Starpulse News)
According to Ya Heard at SOHH reports, Shay (Z list celeb from Flavor of Love) is bragging to everyone that she is dating, Outkast member Andre - yep! Apparently, she annouced it on Satellite Radio yesterday.... I think she is confusing dating with a One-Night-Stand. lol... You best believe it!
The rapper-actress (real name Jihan Jeffers) did not attend the arraignment Tuesday. Her attorney entered the plea on her behalf.
Eve was charged with driving under the influence, driving with a blood-alcohol level of .08 or above, and failure to provide proof of insurance, city prosecutors said. (Yahoo)
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