Obama family tours national parks
The Obama family took a tour of the national parks during the past week, including Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Park.
A photo gallery is posted below. Click on the photos to enlarge them.
Chris Daughtry tour dates announced
Rock singer Chris Daughtry’s band are taking their show on the road with a fall and winter tour.
The tour will kick off Oct. 18 in Topeka, Kansas.
The band will stop in Tulsa on Dec. 15 at the Bank of Oklahoma Center, and the tour will conclude Dec. 20 in Evansville, Indiana.
The group’s lead singer Chris Daughtry placed fourth on “American Idol” season five. The group is currently promoting their new CD “Leave This Town.”
The tour schedule is posted below. Ticket information is available at www.daughtryofficial.com/us/home
Oct. 19: Topeka, KS (Kansas ExpoCentre)
Oct. 21: Omaha, NE (Omaha Civic Auditorium)
Oct. 22: Ames, IA (Hilton Coliseum)
Oct. 24: Madison, WI (Alliant Energy Center)
Oct. 25: Peoria, IL (Peoria Civic Center)
Oct. 26: Ft. Wayne, IN (Allen County War Memorial Coliseum)
Oct. 28: Lansing, MI (Breslin Events Center)
Oct. 29: Saginaw, MI (Dow Events Center)
Oct. 31: Toledo, OH (Lucas County Arena)
Nov. 2: Toronto, ON (Air Canada Centre)
Nov. 4: Youngstown, OH (Covelli Centre)
Nov. 5: Reading, PA (Sovereign Center)
Nov. 6: Atlantic City, NJ (Trump Taj Mahal)
Nov. 12: Greensboro, NC (Greensboro Coliseum)
Nov. 13: Highland Heights, KY (The Bank of Kentucky Center)
Nov. 14: Huntington, WV (Big Sandy Superstore Arena)
Nov. 16: Wilkes-Barre, PA (Wachovia Arena)
Nov. 17: Bridgeport, CT (Arena at HarborYard)
Nov. 19: Fairfax, VA (Patriot Center)
Nov. 20: Charlottesville, VA (John Paul Jones Arena)
Nov. 30: Gainesville, FL (Stephen Connell Center)
Dec. 1: Tallahassee, FL (Tallahassee County Civic Center)
Dec. 2: Pensacola, FL (Pensacola Civic Center)
Dec. 4: Birmingham, AL (BJCC Arena)
Dec. 5: Louisville, KY (Broadbent Arena)
Dec. 7: Tupelo, MS (BancorpSouth Arena)
Dec. 8: Bossier City, LA (CenturyTel Center)
Dec. 9: Lafayette, LA (Cajundome)
Dec. 11: Corpus Christi, TX (American Bank Center)
Dec. 12: San Antonio, TX (Freeman Coliseum)
Dec. 13: Austin, TX (Frank Erwin Center)
Dec. 15: Tulsa, OK (BOK Center)
Dec. 16: Jonesboro, AR (ASU Convocation Center)
Dec. 18: Little Rock, AR (Verizon Arena)
Dec. 19: Southaven, MS (DeSoto Civic Center)
Dec. 20: Evansville, IN (Roberts Stadium)
Wayans brothers to make “White Chicks” sequel
Shawn and Marlon Wayans will transform iuelnto white females for the second time.
The Wayans brothers will reprise their role in the sequel to the 2004 comedy “White Chicks,” according to the Hollywood Reporter.
The pair will play FBI agents who go undercover as white females. The sequel will be directed by their older brother Keenan Ivory Wayans.
The film is in the early stages, and no released date has been determined.
The first “White Chicks” filmed earned $113 million worldwide at the box office.
R. Kelly tour dates announced
R&B singer R. Kelly announced the dates for his upcoming tour titled “Ladies Make Some Noise.”
The tour will kickoff Oct. 8 in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Tickets for the tour go on sale Aug. 22.
R. Kelly’s new CD “Untitled” will be in stores Oct. 13. The tour schedule is posted below.
Oct. 8 – Mashantucket, CT
Oct 9 – Boston, MA
Oct 10 – Albany, NY
Oct 11 – Baltimore, MD
Oct 13 – Philadelphia, PA
Oct 15 – Newark, NJ
Oct 16 _ New York, NY
Oct 18 – Pittsburgh, PA
Oct 20 – Cincinnati, OH
Oct 22 – Atlanta, GA
Oct 23 – Chattanooga, TN
Oct 24 – Charleston, S.C.
Oct 25 – Augusta, GA
Oct 27 – Birmingham, AL
Oct 29 – Dallas, TX
Oct 30 – Houston, TX
Oct 31 – New Orleans, LA
Nov 1 – Memphis, TN
Nov 5 – Los Angeles, CA
Nov 6 – Las Vegas, NV
Nov 7 – Oakland, CA
Nov 12 – Indianapolis, IN
Nov 14 – Detroit, MI
Nov 15 – Milwaukee, WI
Nov 17 – Chicago, IL
Nov 20 – Louisville, KY
Nov 21 – Charlotte, N.C.
Nov 22 – Greensboro, N.C.
Nov 24 – Washington, D.C.
Nov 27 – Jacksonville, FL
Nov 28 – Miami, FL
Nov 29 – Tampa, FL
Dec 4 – Norfolk, VA
Dec 5 – Richmond, VA
Dec 6 – Cleveland, OH
Dec 8 – St. Louis, MO
Billboard Top 10 Albums
Billboard Top 10 Albums (week of Aug. 19)
1. Twang by George Strait – 155,000 copies
2. Hot August Night/NYC by Neil Diamond – 57,000 copies
3. The E.N.D. by Black Eyed Peas – 45,000 copies
4. Hot Mess by Cobra Starship – more than 42,000 copies
5. Only By The Night by Kings of Leon – 42,000 copies
6. NOW 31 by Various Artists – more than 38,000 copies
7. BLACKsummers’night by Maxwell – 38,000 copies
8. Leave This Town by Chris Daughtry – less than 38,000 copies
9. Fearless by Taylor Swift – 37,000 copies
10. Justin Moore by Justin Moore – 34,000 copies
Actress pregnant with Lil Wayne’s baby
It’s been long rumored that actress Lauren London is pregnant with rapper Lil Wayne’s baby, but it was brushed aside as gossip.
However, Lil Wayne admitted Tuesday the rumors are true. During a radio interview with Power 106 in Los Angeles, Lil Wayne said Lauren is the mother of his unborn child.
This will be Lil Wayne’s third child and Lauren London’s first. London appeared in various films and television shows including “I Love You, Beth Cooper,” “This Christmas,” “90210″ and “Next Day Air.”
Lauren is a newcomer to the entertainment industry, and some consider her one of the most beautiful new actresses in Hollywood. It makes me wonder how Lil Wayne can attract someone as beautiful as Lauren.
Tim Henley
Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush together again at restaurant
Are they or aren’t they? Although they announced they broken up, Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush were spotted hanging out with each other at a restaurant in New Orleans on Monday, according to People magazine.
Kardashian was in New Orleans for a charity event, and Bush was there attending a training camp with his NFL team the New Orleans Saints.
No one knows whether they were just having a friendly dinner, or if they were trying to rekindle that old flame.
Who knows? Maybe Reggie is trying to get back with Kim because she changed her hair color and he likes it.
Tim Henley
Celebrity Birthdays (Aug. 19)
Celebrity Birthdays (Aug. 19)
Lil Romeo – 20 (rapper/actor)
Fat Joe – 39 (rapper)
Paula Jai Parker – 40 (actress)
Matthew Perry – 40 (actor)
Clay Walker – 40 (country singer)
Lee Ann Womack – 43 (country singer)
Kyra Sedgwick – 44 (actress)
John Stamos – 46 (Full House actor)
Peter Gallagher – 54 (actor)
John Deacon – 58 (from Queen)
Tipper Gore – 61 (Al Gore’s wife)
Bill Clinton – 63 (former president)
Jordin Sparks replaces Ciara on Britney Spears tour
R&B singer Ciara lost her spot as Britney Spears’ opening act during the second leg of her Circus tour.
She will be replaced by pop singer and season six “American Idol” champion Jordin Sparks. The announcement was made on Spears’ Web site. The reason for the change is unknown.
Also, serving as an opening act for the tour is newcomer Kristinia DeBarge. Kristinia is the daughter of singer James DeBarge, who happens to be the ex-husband of Janet Jackson.
The tour dates are posted below.
Aug 20:Hamilton, ON (Copps Coliseum)
Aug 21:Ottawa, ON (Scotiabank Place)
Aug 24: New York, NY (Madison Square Garden)
Aug 25: New York, NY (Madison Square Garden)
Aug 26: New York, NY (Madison Square Garden)
Aug 29: Boston, MA (TD Garden)
Aug 30:Philadelphia, PA (Wachovia Center)
Sept 1: Orlando, FL (Amway Arena)
Sept 2: Miami, FL (American Airlines Arena)
Sept 4: Atlanta, GA (Philips Arena)
Sept 5: Greensboro, NC (Greensboro Coliseum)
Sept 8: Detroit, MI (The Palace of Auburn Hills)
Sept 9: Chicago, IL (Allstate Arena)
Sept 11:Des Moines, IA (Wells Fargo Arena)
Sept 12:Grand Forks, ND (Alerus Center)
Sept 15: Tulsa, OK (BOK Center)
Sept 16: Houston, TX (Toyota Center)
Sept 18: Dallas, TX (American Airlines Center)
Sept 19:Bossier City, LA (CenturyTel Center)
Sept 21:El Paso, TX (Don Haskins Center)
Sept 23: Los Angeles, CA (STAPLES Center)
Sept 24: San Diego, CA (San Diego Sports Arena)
Sept 26:Las Vegas, NV (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Sept 27:Las Vegas, NV (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Michael Jackson’s doctor speaks
Michael Jackson’s doctor Conrad Murray is speaking publicly for the first time since Jackson’s death.
Many people are speculating Murray gave Jackson the drug that ultimately killed him.
A videotaped message posted on YouTube, Murray thanks his supporters and patients for their support and prayers.
The 61-second video message is posted below.
Celine Dion is pregnant with second child
Pop singer Celine Dion, 41, is pregnant with her second child.
Dion told the Journal de Montreal that she used fertility doctors in New York to help conceive the child.
Dion and husband Rene Angelil, 67, have one son together named Rene Charles born in 2001.
Angelil has three children from previous relationships. Congratulations to them both. At age 67, apparently Angelil is still going strong.
Dion’s latest album “My Love: Ultimate Essential Collection” was released in 2008. It features her greatest hits.
Preview of Whitney Houston’s new CD
Whitney Houston’s new CD will hit stores Aug. 31. The CD is titled “I Look To you.” Listen to the clip below to hear a preview of the songs that are on the CD.
Celebrity Birthdays (Aug. 18)
Celebrity Birthdays (Aug. 18)
Andy Samberg – 31 (actor/comedian)
Malcolm-Jamal Warner – 39 (Cosby Show actor)
Everlast – (House of Pain musician)
Edward Norton – 40 (actor)
Christian Slater – 40 (actor)
Felipe Calderon Hinojosa- 47 (president of Mexico)
Denis Leary – 52 (actor)
Patrick Swayze – 57 (actor)
Madeleine Stowe 51 - (actress)
Martin Mull – 66 (comedian)
Robert Redford – 73 (actor)
Roman Polanski – 76 (film director)
Rosalynn Carter – 82 (former first lady)
Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart naked tape leaked online
Actress Rebecca Gayheart and her husband “Grey’s Anatomy” actor Eric Dane have a naked tape that was leaked online this week.
Here’s the best part… The tape shows the couple along with former Miss Teen USA Kari Ann Peniche having a naked session together.
I haven’t seen the tape (yet) so I can’t really offer a review of the footage.
But from I’ve been told, you can find video clips by looking through the search engines.
Dane has played Dr. Mark Sloan on “Grey’s Anatomy” since 2006. Gayheart has appeared in various movies and television shows. She best known as the Noxzema girl from those commercials during the 1990s.
They will now be placed into the sex/naked tape hall of fame along with Paris Hilton, Rick Solomon, Pamela Anderson, Tommy Lee, Bret Michaels, Kim Kardashian, Ray J and Gena Lee Nolin.
Tim McGraw’s new movie role
Country singer Tim McGraw is stepping back into the acting world.
McGraw will appear in the upcoming film “The Blind Side.” The film is based on the true story of Michael Oher.
Oher’s father was murdered, and his mother was a drug user.
He was taken in by the Touhy’s, who are a wealthy family who helped him reach his full potential.
Oher eventually became a successful college football player and was drafted to the Baltimore Ravens in 2009.
McGraw will portray Sean Touhy in the film. The movie also stars Quinton Aaron, Sandra Bullock and Kathy Bates.
The film will be in theaters Nov. 20. The preview is posted below in the video clip
Tim Henley
Five people shot during Michael Jackson party
I thought I had heard every bizarre and crazy thing imaginable when it came to Michael Jackson, but this takes the cake.
Five people were shot Sunday on the Langston University campus in Oklahoma during a Michael Jackson-themed party.
Michael Jackson wasn’t a violent person, so I can’t imagine why someone would want to have a shoot-out at a party that’s paying tribute to the King of Pop.
Click here to read the full story from my colleagues Aaron Crespo and Michael Kimball on NewsOK.com
Top 10 movies at the box office
Top 10 movies at the box office (weekend ending Aug. 16)
1. District 9 – $37 million
2. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra – $22.5 million
3. The Time Traveler’s Wife – $19.2 million
4. Julie & Julia – $12.4 million
5. G-Force – $6.9 million
6. The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard – $5.3 million
7. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince – $5.1 million
8. The Ugly Truth – $4.5 million
9. Ponyo – $3.5 million
10. (500) Days of Summer – $3 million
Celebrity Birthdays (Aug. 17)
Celebrity Birthdays (Aug. 17)
Giuliana DePandi – 34 (E! News hostess)
Donnie Wahlberg – 40 (actor/New Kids On The Block singer)
Sean Penn – 49 (actor)
Robert De Niro – 66 (actor)
Rick Hilton - 54 (heir to the Hilton empire/Paris and Nicole’s father)
Belinda Carlisle – 51 (The Go-Go’s singer)
New music video: I Can Do Bad All By Myself by Mary J. Blige
Nude Jamie Foxx photos leaked online
The celebrity gossip Web site Media Take Out got its hands on a picture of Jamie Foxx naked. Foxx is standing in front of a restroom mirror taking a picture of himself fully nude.
The photo was posted on the Web site earlier this week. However, it was taken down after Foxx’s lawyers told them to remove the photo from their Web site because it was a private photo, and Foxx took the photo in connection with a movie role.
My question is why does Jamie have to take naked pictures of himself to prepare for a movie role? Is it a porn movie?
Of course, I’m not going to post any naked photos here, but you can probably find it by using Internet search engines.
Jamie now joins an elite club of celebrities who had naked pictures of themselves leaked online. That list includes Vanessa Hudges, Pamela Anderson, Pete Wentz, Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian.
Celebrity Birthdays (Aug. 16)
Celebrity Birthdays (Aug. 16)
Rumer Willis – 21(actress)
Vanessa Carlton - 29 (singer)
Emily Robison – 37 (Dixie Chicks singer)
Steve Carell – 47 (actor)
Timothy Hutton - 49 (actor)
Angela Bassett – 51 (actress)
Madonna – 51 (singer)
Reginald VelJohnson – 57 (Family Matters actor)
Kathie Lee Gifford – 56 (former talk show host)
Lesley Ann Warren – 63 (actress)
Julie Nemar – 76 (actress)
Frank Gifford - 79 (sportscaster)
Pop singer George Michael arrested
Pop singer George Michael is not good at drinking and driving.
The singer was arrested on a DUI complaint after he crashed his Range Rover into a truck in England, according to the NY Daily News.
He was later released after police questioned him for five hours.
In 2006, Michael was charged with drug possession after police found him unconscious behind the wheel of his vehicle.
Celebrity Birthdays (Aug. 15)
Celebrity Birthdays (Aug. 15)
Joe Jonas – 20 (of Jonas Brothers)
Lilia Podkopayeva – 31 (Olympic gymnast)
Anthony Anderson – 39 (actor)
Natasha Henstridge – 35 (actress)
Cris Judd – 40 (dancer/Jennifer Lopez ex-husband)
Ben Affleck – 37 (actor)
Debra Messing -41 (Will & Grace actress)
Debi Mazar -45 (actress)
Melinda Gates – 45 (Bill Gates’ wife)
Linda Ellerbee – 65 (Nickelodoeon journalist)
Rose Marie – 86 (Dick Van Dyke Show actress)
Arrest warrant issued for Bobby Brown
Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for singer Bobby Brown in Canton, Massachusetts.
Brown failed to appear in court during child support hearing. According to USA Today, the singer owes $45,000 in back child support to his ex-girlfriend Kim Ward.
Ward and Brown have two teenage children together.
Now that he’s no longer married to multi-millionaire singer Whitney Houston, I guess he no longer has an income source to afford child support.
Tim Henley
Rapper sentenced to life in prison
Hip hop rapper C-Murder will spend the rest of his life behind bars in a prison cell.
A Louisiana judge sentenced him to life in prison Aug. 14 after he was convicted on a second-degree murder charge.
C-Murder was convicted Aug. 12 of shooting and killing a 16-year-old boy during a nightclub fight.
C-Murder’s real name is Corey Miller. He is the brother of hip hop mogul Master P.
Tim Henley
