President-elect Barack Obama and future first lady Michelle Obama will be on the cover of the latest issue of Essence magazine.
I’m glad they are on the cover of this magazine, but it appears to me that the photos might be airbrushed a little too much. It kind of looks too fake.
The magazine will be on newsstands Dec. 12. Take a look at the photos below. The photographer went overboard with the airbrushing.
Kanye West always posts very interesting things on his blog. In one of his more recent posts, he is discussing Beyonce.
He said, “Nobody really wants to recognize that Beyoncé is a f***ing living legend and that she is just as great, if not greater, than the artists that we had in the past. She’s probably greater than Tina Turner.”
Now, I will admit Beyonce is legend, and she has accomplished many things in the music business. 
However, to suggest that she is better than Tina Turner, I think that’s going a little overboard.
Come on Kanye. Tina Turner has been around for more than 40 years, and she had to suffer several years with Ike. Beyonce has only been around for about 10 years.
Maybe in the future Beyonce will more of a legend than Tina Turner –but not yet. In fact, some of the dance moves that Beyonce performs during her shows were actually created by Tina Tuner.
As for his comment about nobody wanting to recognize Beyonce as a living legend. I respectfully disagree with him. I do think people recognize her talent.
Her albums always go to number one, her movies do well at the box office, her concerts always sell out and she’s always on the radio every time you turn it on.
Tim Henley
Billboard Top 10 Albums
1. “808s and Hearbreak” by Kanye West - 450,000 copies
2. “Fearless” by Taylor Swift - 267,000 copies
3. “Chinese Democracy” by Guns N’ Roses - 261,000 copies
4. “I Am Sasha Fierce” by Beyonce - 257,000 copies
5. “Theater of the Mind” by Ludacris - 213,000 copies
6. “Day and Age” by The Killers - 193,000 copies
7. “Dark Horse” by Nickelback - 178,000 copies
8 “Twilight Soundtrack” by Various Artists - 162,000
9. “Now That’s What I Call Music: Volume 29″ by Various Artists - 145,000
10. ”David Cook” by David Cook - 112,000 copies
A photographer filed a $1 million lawsuit against singer Chris Brown and his girlfriend singer Rihanna.
According to the St. Petersburg Times newspaper, the photographer is claiming that he tried to take a picture of the couple when Chris and Rihanna’s security beat him up and stole his $3,000 camera.
I smell a gold digger here. If the security guards are the ones who beat and robbed you, why don’t you just sue the guards instead of suing Rihanna and Chris Brown.
They had nothing to do with it. Guilt by association does not hold up in court.
Tim Henley
Mary Kate Olsen gained a little weight, and now rumors are running wild that she is pregnant.
However, her representative told US Weekly that the pregnancy rumors are false. The rumors started when Mary Kate began to gain a few pounds. Her weight ballooned to a whopping 102 pounds.
That’s right. She’s no longer a stick figure. She no longer weights 45 pounds. She’s now up to 102 pounds.
If she keeps on eating, she will be up to a normal 125 pounds, which is where she needs to be anyway. Good luck Mary Kate. You can do it.
Tim Henley
Former child star Gary Coleman pleaded “no contest” in court this week in connection with an altercation that went down at a bowling alley a couple of months ago.
The judge ordered Coleman to pay a $100 fine Dec. 2.
Back in September, the “Diff’rent Strokes” star was at the bowling and a fan tried to take a picture of him. One of Coleman’s entourage members told him he could only take a picture, if he paid Coleman $20.
The fan didn’t pay the money and snapped the photo anyway. He claims Coleman and someone in his entourage then attacked him. Then he said Coleman hit him with his truck.
So, Gary hit someone with a truck, and he only gets a $100 fine. That sounds like a minor slap on the wrist to me.
Tim Henley
Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps was named Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated magazine.
The 23-year-old broke records during the Olympics earlier this year when he won eight gold medals, giving him a career total of 14 gold medals.
He was the face of the Olympics and in the world of athletics during this entire year, so he is very deserving of this title.
Whenever he dies, someone should conduct a DNA test on him to make sure he’s actually a human being and not a superman.
Tim Henley
The awards keep flowing in for singer Chris Brown. A week after we was name artist of the year at the 2008 American Music Awards, Chris was named the most demanded artist by Music Choice On Demand.
Chris Brown fans ordered his videos or interviews 43 million times during the past year on the channel giving him the most plays among any other musician.
According to the Associated Press, teenage girls are mostly responsible. Remember way back in the day when all the teenage girls swooned over Usher? Well, I guess Chris Brown has taken his spot now.
Where you at Usher? Where you at?
Tim Henley
Spider Man actress Kirsten Dunst is seeking a restraining order against a man who is allegedly stalking her.
According to the Associated Press, a man made it past Kirsten’s security as he showed up at her home. Kirsten’s assistant found the man and made a citizen’s arrest.
Kirsten was not at home during the incident, but the man was found near her home several times during the past few months.
Thankfully, her assistant was there. I think Kirsten should make her assistant in charge of security and get rid of her current security team because obviously they can’t protect her very well.
Tim Henley
Every year, Barbara Walters hosts a special about the 10 most fascinating people where she picks 10 fascinating celebrities and interviews them.
Her top nine picks are listed below, but if you want to see who was chosen as the number one most fascinating person, then you have to watch the show Dec. 4 on ABC.
I’m going to take a guess and say that Barack Obama will probably be number one, but I don’t know for certain.
Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin
Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps
Actress Miley Cyrus
Actor Will Smith
Actress Tina Fey
Radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh
Pregnant man Thomas Beatie
Actor Frank Langella
Singer Amy Winehouse is finally divorcing her husband Blake Fielder-Civil. Me along with everyone else around the world are very excited because now Amy can begin putting her life back together.
Since Amy married Blake, she has had numerous drug-related trips to the hospital. Not to mention the numerous times where should show up to concerts high on drugs. Maybe now she can focus on her career.
On a side note, in an interview with News of The World, Blake said he’s the reason Amy got involved with drugs.
He said, “I dragged Amy into it and without me there is no doubt that she would never have gone down that road. I ruined something beautiful. Now I have to let her go to save her life. I am not abandoning her. I am doing this out of love.”
Well, at least he admitted being part of the problem, and he was willing to let Amy go. I guess I have to respect him for that.
Tim Henley
Circus by Britney Spears
Freedom by Akon
17 by Ricky Martin
Emeritus by Scarface
William Balfour was officially arrested Dec. 1 in connection with the murders of actress/singer Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother and nephew.
Balfour was currently in the Illinois state prison serving time for a parole violation, but he was transferred this week back to Chicago to be arrested for the killings.
Charges were officially filed against him Tuesday morning.
Billboard Top 10 Songs (week of Nov. 26)
1. “Live Your Life” by T.I. and Rihanna
2. “Single Ladies” by Beyonce
3. “If I Were A Boy” by Beyonce
4. “Whatever You Like” by T.I.
5. “Hot N Cold” by Katy Perry
6. “Love Lockdown” by Kanye West
7. “Just Dance” by Lady Gaga and Colby O’Donis
8. “So What” by Pink
9. “Miss Independent” by Ne-Yo
10. “Right Now” by Akon
Guns N Roses rocker Axl Rose is very angry with one of my favorite soft drinks–Dr. Pepper, and he’s got every right to be angry too.
According to the Associated Press, he is accusing the company of making money off of the band’s name. Axl is referring to when Dr. Pepper offered to give everyone in America a free soda if the band releases their new album this year.
Of course when they did release their album, nobody got any free Dr. Pepper. However, the soda Web site was flooded with Web site hits from fans wanting to know more about the offer.
Now, Axl Rose is demanding a apology from the beverage company. His lawyer is demanding that the company issue a full-page apology in the New York Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal and the LA Times.
An apology? Is that all Axl wants is an apology? That’s copyright infringement. He should be asking for a share of the profits.
If he was smart, he would take this court and make the soda company compensate him.
Tim Henley
Super-skinny actress Shenae Grimes is denying rumors that she is suffering from an eating disorder.
In interview with People magazine, the new 90210 star said, “I really can’t help what someone thinks of me because they are reading a paper and choosing to believe it. It’s so frustrating. Meet me in person, and you can’t say anything. No bones sticking out. This is me. This is my body. I have accepted it.”
Ouch! It sounds like somebody woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. If someone thinks your skinny, she should take it as a compliment. It’s better than somebody saying you’re too fat.
Besides, it should be easy for her to squash those eating disorder rumors. All she has to do is start eating a couple of cheeseburgers in front of the paparazzi while they’re photographing you.
Tim Henley
Billboard Top 10 Albums (week of Nov. 26)
1. “I Am Sasha Fierce” by Beyonce - 482,000 copies
2. “Dark Horse” by Nickelback - 326,000
3. “David Cook” by David Cook - 280,000
4. “Fearless” by Taylor Swift - 217,000
5. “The Promise” by Divo - 108,000
6. “Twilight Soundtrack” by Various Artists - 125,000
7. “Now Thats What I Call Music: Vol 29″ by Various Artists - 115,000
8. “High School Musical 3 Soundtrack” by Various Artists - 86,000
9. “And Winter Came” by Enya - 83,000
10. “Black Ice” by AC/DC - 73,000
Rosie O’Donnell and Barbara Walters are going at it once again.
It all started during a conference call last week where Rosie told reporters that everyone didn’t get along on “The View.” Rosie said Barbara “wanted everyone to believe and think and act as if the women get along and are really good friends and happy and hang out together, and, you know, that’s just not the reality. I’m not saying they loathe each other, but the fact of the matter is, there was not a lot of camaraderie off camera.”
When Barbara heard this she issued a statement during an episode of “The View.” On Nov. 21, Barbara told the audience, “There are some people who have done this show and then for years feel they have to dump on it, maybe for their own publicity. That not only hurts me, but i resent it. But if the shoe fits lady get on with your lives.”
Rosie then responded Nov. 24 on the “Today Show.” Rosie said, “To her, (Barbara) I’m the rowdy teenage daughter she can’t control. It hurts me that I hurt her.”
This is the feud that keeps on giving. When Rosie made her comments, Barbara Walters should have just kept quiet about it, and maybe it would have all went away. However, I must admit that it is quite humorous.
My all time favorite Rosie moment was when she and Elisabeth Hasselbeck got into a confrontation on “The View” last year.
Click here to watch the clip.
Tim Henley
Rapper MC Breed passed away during the weekend. The 36-year-old rapper was found dead at a friend’s house Nov. 22
The cause of MC Breed’s death hasn’t been determined, but two months ago he was hospitalized after his kidney collapsed.
MC Breed put out 13 albums during his career. His notable songs were “Gotta Get Mine” featuring Tupac and “Ain’t No Future in Yo Frontin.
RIP
Jay Z and Beyonce have just given us another reason to hate on them. According to Forbes, the couple made $162 million during the past year.
Their earnings give them the number one spot on the Forbes richest couples list. Other couples who made the list include the Smiths, the Beckhams and the Jolie-Pitt duo.
1. Jay Z and Beyonce - $162 million
2. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith - $85 million
3. Victoria Beckham and David Beckham - $58 million
4. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill - $35 million
5. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt - $34 million
6. Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann - $30 million
7. Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale - $28 million
8. Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman - $25 million
9. Eva Longoria and Tony Parker - $22.5 million
10. Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart - $22 million
R&B singer and actress Brandy Norwood reveals why she lied about her marriage with producer Robert Smith. Six years ago, Brandy and Robert announced that they were married right before their daughter was born.
However, a year later when they broke up, Robert revealed that they never were married to begin with.
In interview with US Weekly, Brandy said, “I lied because of the fear of what people would think and the pressure to be a good role model. Our relationship was very real, we just weren’t legally married.”
Also, during that time, Brandy and Robert starred in a reality show on MTV where cameras followed the couple around and documented their so-called “marriage.”
I understand if they want to keep their relationship a secret. I also understand that Brandy got pregnant out of wedlock and she wanted her fans and the media to think she was married so that no one would pass judgement on her.
However, I disagree with the fact that she told everyone that she was married even though she wasn’t. There is no need to lie.
If someone asked her about her relationship, all she had to do was say “No Comment” like Beyonce and Jay-Z always do whenever people ask about their relationship.
By the way, Brandy’s new album “Human” will be out Dec. 9.
Tim Henley
Jodie Sweetin, aka Stephanie Tanner from “Full House” is breaking up with her husband Cody Herpin.
Although the couple are breaking up, they are not divorcing yet. Instead they filed for legal separation.
So there is a slight chance that they will get back together without actually divorcing. We will wait and see.
The pair married in July 2007 and they have share a daughter named Zoie.
Tim Henley
Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz had their baby this week, and you’re not going to believe what they named their newborn son.
His name is Bronx Mowgli. If the name sounds familiar to you, then maybe this will ring a bell. Mowgli was the main character in the Disney movie “The Jungle Book.”
This couple seems to have a fascination with Disney because they had a Winnie the Pooh theme as their baby shower, and they also had an Alice in Wonderland theme for their wedding.
I’m not sure I’m feeling the baby’s name, but much congratulations to Ashlee and Pete.
Tim Henley
Billboard Top 10 Songs (week of Nov. 19)
1. “Live Your Life” by T.I. and Rihanna
2. “Whatever You Like” by T.I.
3. “If I Were A Boy” by Beyonce
4. “Hot N Cold” by Katy Perry
5. “So What” by Pink
6. “Let It Rock” by Kevin Rudolf and Lil Wayne
7. “Womanizer” by Britney Spears
8. “Right Now” by Akon
9. “Love Lockdown” by Kanye West
10. “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz
Michael Jackson changed his mind and said he will attend a court hearing after all.
Michael Jackson is on trial for a $7 million breach of contract lawsuit in London.
His attorney said earlier this week, that Michael can’t show up in court because he’s too sick.
However, today his attorney said Michael will be feeling better in two days, and that’s when he will show up to court.
It’s nice to know that Michael Jackson gets to determine when he gets to show up to court. Click here for more info.
Tim Henley
