Jennifer Lopez sues ex-husband over private tape
Jennifer Lopez and Ojani Noa attented an event in Los Angeles together in 1997 (AP Photo/Rene Macura)
Singer/actress Jennifer Lopez is trying to stop her ex-husband from kissing and telling.
Lopez filed a $10 million lawsuit against ex-husband Ojani Noa for violating a confidentiality agreement the former couple had.
Noa is preparing to release a film titled “How I Married Jennifer Lopez: The J. Lo and Ojani Noa Story.” According to TMZ, the movie will feature 11 hours footage that shows Lopez and Noa as husband and wife. The footage also shows Lopez in sexual situations during the honeymoon.
Lopez filed legal papers against Noa, accusing him of invasion of privacy and breach of contract. Lopez and Noa married in 1997, and they divorced in 1998.
If Lopez is successful at prevent the tape’s release, that won’t stop it from leaking to the Internet somehow.
Toni Braxton and Keri Lewis are separating
Toni Braxton performed "The Star Spangled Banner" during an NFL game game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots at Wembley Stadium, London, Sunday Oct. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
R&B singer Toni Braxton and Keri Lewis are separating from each other, according to Essence magazine.
The couple married in 2001, and they have two children together. Since they are only seperating and not filing for a divorce yet, there is a chance this couple could reconcile.
Braxton lit up the blogosphere when she passionately kissed R&B singer Trey Songz during a taping of the Soul Train Music Awards earlier this week. The show and the kiss will air Nov. 29.
Meanwhile Braxton’s new album will be in stores early next year. Lewis was a member of the R&B group Mint Condition, but he left the group to become a music producer.
Chris Brown discusses Rihanna incident on MTV
Celebrity briefs (Nov. 8)
The 2009 "American Idol" winner Kris Allen
–After six months of going through the legal system, Usher’s divorce from Tameka Foster Raymond was finalized this week.
–Susan Boyle will perform next week on “Dancing With The Stars.”
–Actor Dennis Hopper was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
–”American Idol” champion Kris Allen’s new video premiered this week. Click here to watch it.
–John Mayer recorded a duet with Taylor Swift. The song “Half of my Heart” will appear on his upcoming album “Battle Studies.”
–Dolly Parton, Kid Rock, Charlie Daniels and Ernest Tubb will be inducted to the Music City Walk of Fame Nov. 8 in Nashville.
–Lady Gaga will perform her new song “Bad Romance” Nov. 16 during an episode of the tv show “Gossip Girl.”
–During the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards this week, Beyonce thanked husband Jay-Z for putting a ring on it. This is a big deal because its the first time they have shown verbal affection toward each other in front of the cameras. From day one they’ve made a vow to refrain from discussing their relationship publicly.
Rihanna opens up on 20/20 about Chris Brown (part four)
Throughout the week, ABC aired briefs excerpts of Rihanna’s interview with Diane Sawyer. The final part of the interview aired Friday on 20/20.
Rihanna discusses the specifics of the Chris Brown assault. She also discusses how she grew up watching her mother being abused by her father.
The clips are posted below.
Taylor Swift on Saturday Night Live
Country singer Taylor Swift hosted “Saturday Night Live” during the weekend. S
he appeared in a variety of skits and parodies including a skit about Kanye West, the television show “The View,” the movie “Twilight,” Kate Gosselin and her ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas.
The clips are posted below.
Kris Allen new music video: Live Like We’re Dying
Mariah Carey New Year’s Eve concert
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon arrived at the premiere of her new film titled "Precious." ((AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Unlike many celebrities, Mariah Carey won’t be ringing in the new year sipping on crystal or Belvedere vodka.
Instead, she will be performing a show for her fans. Carey will host a concert the night of New Year’s Eve at Madison Square Garden.
Carey made the announcement on her Web site. Tickets will go on sale Nov. 9 for members of her fan club and Nov. 14 for the general public.
Carey also recently completed filming a music video for her new song titled “H.A.T.U.” The song appears on her album “Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel.”
The Jackson family reality show
Members of the Jackson family are starring in a new reality show set to air next month on the A&E network.
The show, titled “The Jacksons: Family Dynasty,” will feature Jermaine, Jackie, Marlon and Tito Jackson.
Cameras will follow the brothers around while they prepare for a concert tour. It will also show the brothers are coping with Michael’s death, according to the Associated Press.
Six episodes will air beginning Dec. 13. No word on whether Janet or La Toya will make any appearances on the show.
Before anyone assumes the Jackson brothers are trying to profit from their brother’s deaths, keep in mind, the Jacksons agreed to participate in this reality show one month before Michael died.
A preview is posted in the clip below
Celebrity Birthdays (Nov. 7 and Nov. 8)
Celebrity Birthdays (Nov. 7)
Jon Peter Lewis – 30 (American Idol contestant)
Jason London – 37 (7th Heaven actor)
Jeremy London – 37 (7th Heaven actor)
Joni Mitchell – 66 (singer)
Billy Graham – 91 (televangelist)
Nov. 8
Jack Osbourne – 24 (reality star/Ozzy Osbourne’s son)
Tara Reid – 34 (actress)
Courtney Thorne-Smith – 42 (Melrose Place actress)
Leif Garrett – 48 (singer)
Alfre Woodard – 57 (actress)
Mary Hart – 59 (Entertainment Tonight hostess)(in photo above)
Bonnie Raitt – 60 (singer)
Morley Safer – 78 (CBS reporter)
