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Leona Lewis new music video: I See You

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227 actress dead at age 63

Actress Alaina Reed-Amini died Dec. 17 at the age of 63 after a battle with breast cancer. 

Reed-Amini starred in the sitcom “227,” alongside Jackee Harry, Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Regina King and Oklahoma native Countess Vaughn. 

She also made guest appearances on various shows, including “ER,” “Ally McBeal,” “Caroline in the City,” and “The Drew Carey Show.”

The sitcom aired from 1985 to 1990.  She wasn’t as famous as Brittany Murphy was, so Reed-Amini’s death probably won’t receive a lot of attention.

I used to watch “227″ as a child, and I thought she did a great job portraying the role of Rose Holloway on the show, so I’m paying my respects here.

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Celebrity Birthdays (Dec. 22 and Dec. 23)

 

Jordin Sparks (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)

 

Celebrity Birthdays (Dec. 22)

Ali Lohan – 16 (reality star/Lindsay Lohan’s sister)

Jordin Sparks – 20 (singer)

Tim Henley – 29 (journalist)

Mia Tyler – 31 (actress/Steven Tyler’s daughter)

Big Tigger – 36 (BET host)

Lauralee Bell - 41 (Young & Restless actress)

Ralph Fiennes – 47 (actor)

Robin Gibb – 60 (Bee Gees singer)

Diane Sawyer – 64 (news anchor)

Hector Elizondo – 73 (Pretty Woman actor)

Celebrity Birthdays (Dec. 23)

Holly Madison – 31 (Girls Next Door star)

Sky Lopez – 34 (porn star)

Corey Haim – 38 (actor)

Eddie Vedder – 45 (Pearl Jam musician)

Susan Lucci – 63 (soap opera actress)

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Carrie Underwood is engaged

 

Country singer Carrie Underwood is expected to walk down the aisle.  The “American Idol” winner is engaged to hockey player Mike Fisher. 

The Associated Press story is posted below via NewsOK.

ASSOCIATED PRESS BY CAITLIN R. KING

Carrie Underwood is engaged to Ottawa Senators hockey player Mike Fisher, her publicist said Monday.  No wedding date has been set for the couple, who have been dating for about a year.

“The couple couldn’t be happier,” said publicist Jessie Schmidt.

Fisher, 29, recorded his 300th career point for the Senators in their 4-1 win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday. Fisher had an assist on Anton Volchenkov’s goal in the first period.

Asked by The Associated Press last month what Underwood’s family thought of Fisher, the 26-year-old singer said they were supportive.

“They love me and I would hope my parents would think we raised a good, smart girl, so she’s going to do the right thing no matter what it is,” she said.

Days before the CMA Awards in early November, Underwood did not know whether she would be spending the holidays with Fisher.

“Christmas, I don’t know. We haven’t really thought that far ahead. We kind of take it one week at a time,” she said then.

Underwood has kept her relationship largely under wraps, but she gave Fisher a very public shout-out in the liner notes of her current album, “Play On,” that was released Nov. 3. She wrote, “Thank you (No.) 12 (referring to his jersey number.) You are the most amazing addition to my life! You are such a wonderful person and have had such an amazing hand in the building of this album and in the growth of me as a person. I love you so much! You make my life better in every way!”

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Top 50 country albums of the decade

Billboard Top Country Albums of the decade (2000 to 2009)

1. Some Hears by Carrie Underwood
2. O Brother, Where Art Thou soundtrack by Various Artists
3. Fly by Dixie Chicks
4. Home by Dixie Chicks
5. Breathe by Faith Hill
6. Up by Shania Twain
7. Me And My Gang by Rascal Flatts
8. Feels Like Today by Rascal Flatts
9. Taylor Swift by Taylor Swift
10. Fearless by Taylor Swift
11. Here For The Party by Gretchen Wilson
12. Shock’N Y’all by Toby Keith
13. Unleashed by Toby Keith
14. When The Sun Goes Down by Kenny Chesney
15. Live Like You Were Dying by Tim McGraw
16. Greatest Hits by Shania Twain
17. Elvis: 30 #1 Hits by Elvis Presley
18. Drive by Alan Jackson
19. Greatest Hits by Tim McGraw
20. Greatest Hits 2 by Toby Keith
21. No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems by Kenny Chesney
22. Coyote Ugly soundtrack by Various Artists
23. Long Road Out Of Eden by Eagles
24. Be Here by Keith Urban
25. Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors by Tim McGraw
26. Carnival Ride by Carrie Underwood
27. The Road And The Radio by Kenny Chesney
28. Scarecrow by Garth Brooks
29. 50 Number Ones by George Strait
30. Horse Of A Different Color by Big & Rich
31. Come On Over by Shania Twain
32. Cry by Faith Hill
33. The Legend Of Johnny Cash by Johnny Cash
34. Greatest Hits Volume 1
35. Enjoy The Ride by Sugarland
36. Taking The Long Way by Dixie Chicks
37. I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack
38. Melt by Rascal Flatts
39. Still Feels Good by Rascal Flatts
40. Fireflies by Faith Hill
41. Greatest Hits by Kenny Chesney
42. Twice The Speed Of Life by Sugarland
43. Set This Circus Down by Tim McGraw
44. Pull My Chain by Toby Keith
45. The Ultimate Hits by Garth Brooks
46. Greatest Hits Volume 2 by Tim McGraw
47. Time Well Wasted by Brad Paisley
48. Your Man by Josh Turner
49. Greatest Hits by Martina McBride
50. Golden Road by Keith Urban

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Top 50 country songs of the decade

Billboard Top Country Songs of the decade (2000 to 2009)

1. Somebody Like You by Keith Urban
2. 19 Something’ by Mark Wills
3. It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere by Alan Jackson, Jimmy Buffett
4. How Do You Like Me Now by Toby Keith
5. The Good Stuff by Kenny Chesney
6. Aint Nothing ‘Bout You by Brooks & Dunn
7. Live Like You Were Dying by Tim McGraw
8. That’s What I Love About Sunday by Craig Morgan
9. As Good As I Once Was by Toby Keith
10. Good Morning Beautiful by Steve Holy
11. If You’re Going Through Hell Befor The Devil Even Knows by Rodney Atkins
12. Beer For My Horses by Toby Keith, Willie Nelson
13. These Days by Rascal Flatts
14. Before He Cheats by Carrie Underwood
15. The Best Day by George Strait
16. My Best Friend by Tim McGraw
17. Watching You by Rodney Atkins
18. What About now by Lonestar
19. I’m Already There by Lonestar
20. My Next Thirty Years by Tim McGraw
21.  Beautiful Mess by Diamond Rio
22. Don’t Blink by Kenny Chesney
23. I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack, Sons of the Desert
24. I Love This Bar by Toby Keith
25. Drive (For Daddy Gene) by Alan Jackson
26.  She’ll Leave You With A Smile by George Strait
27. Jesus, Take The Wheel by Carrie Underwood
28. Cowboy Take Me Away by Dixie Chicks
29. Only In America by Brooks & Dunn
30. My Front Porch Looking In by Lonestar
31. Breathe by Faith Hill
32. Some Beach by Blake Shelton
33. My List by Toby Keith
34. The Way You Love Me by Faith Hill
35. There Goes My Life by Kenny Chesney
36. I Wanna Talk About Me by Toby Keith
37. Yes by Chad Brock
38. Bless The Broken Road by Rascal Flatts
39. Remember When by Alan Jackson
40. Thats The Way by Jo Dee Messina
41. Summertime by Kenny Chesney
42. Don’t Happen Twice by Kenny Chesney
43. Austin by Blake Shelton
44. You Shouldn’t Kiss Me Like This by Toby Keith
45. Fast Cars and Freedom
46. The World by Brad Paisley
47. American Soldier
48. My Wish by Rascal Flatts
49. Who I Am by Jessica Andrews
50. Living and Living Well by George Strait

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American Idol briefs

–The ninth season of “American Idol” will begin at 7 p.m. (central time) Jan. 12 and Jan. 13 on the Fox network. 

–Season five contestant Elliot Yamin will embark on an eight-city tour in January.  The tour will run Jan. 2 through Jan. 27.  The eight cities are Alexandria (VA), New York City, Annapolis (MD), Pittsburgh (PA), Allentown (PA), Norfolk (CT), Virginia Beach (VA) and San Diego (CA). 

–Season three winner Fantasia Barrino’s new reality titled “Fantasia For Real” will premiere Jan. 11 on the VH1 network.

–Season six contestants Melinda Doolittle and Phil Stacey will perform Dec. 29 at Scott Hamilton’s Holiday Concert on Ice.

Season seven contestant Jason Castro will embark on a U.S. tour from Jan. 20 to Feb. 25.  Click here to view the tour dates.

Source: Idolonfox

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Qwanell Mosley leaves Day 26

Day 26 has downsized from a quintet to quartet.  Group member Qwanell “Que” Mosley has left the R&B group. 

During an interview with WGCI 107.5 FM radio station in Chicago, group member Willie Taylor placed the blame on Mosley. 

The interview is posted in the video clip below. 

Day 26 originally consisted of Brian Andrews, Robert Curry, Willie Taylor, Qwanell Mosley and Michael McCluney.

Diddy signed Day 26 to Bad Boy Records in 2007 after he selected them to form a group on his MTV reality show titled “Making the Band 4.”

During “Making the Band 4″ Mosley was always at odds with his bandmates, so it’s no surprise that he left the group.

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Celebrity couples news

–Kevin Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, married Danielle Deleasa on Saturday (Dec. 19) in Long Island, New York. 

–Dean Sheremet filed for divorce from country singer LeAnn Rimes.  The singer released a public statement that said “this decision was amicable and we remain committed and caring friends with great admiration for one another.”  I think that statement is phony because there is no way they can remain friends.  Rimes was caught cheating with actor Eddie Cibrian.  That’s probably why Sheremet is divorcing her. 

–Ivana Trump filed for divorce from husand Rossano Rubicondi.  This will be her fourth marriage to end in divorce.  Ivana was previously married to Donald Trump, George Syrovatka and Riccardo Mazzucchelli.

–Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren are still married. Despite speculation that she is leaving Woods, no divorce papers have yet been filed.

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Top 10 movies at the box office

Top 10 movies at the box office (weekend ending Dec. 20)

1. Avatar – $73 million

2. The Princess and the Frog – $12.2 million

3. The Blind Side – $10 million

4. Did You Hear About The Morgans – $7 million

5. New Moon – $4.3 million

6. Invictus – $4.1 million

7. A Christmas Carol – $3.4 million

8. Up in the Air – $3.1 million

9. Brothers – $2.6 million

10. Old Dogs – $2.2 million

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Celebrity Birthdays (Dec. 21)

(AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)

Celebrity Birthdays (Dec. 21)

Natalie Grant – 38 (singer)

Kiefer Sutherland – 43 (actor)

Andy Dick – 44 (actor/comedian)

Ray Romano – 52 (Everybody Loves Raymond actor)

Jane Kaczmarek – 54 (actress)

Samuel L. Jackson – 61 (actor)

Jane Fonda – 72 (actress)

Phil Donahue – 74 (former talk show host)

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Actress Brittany Murphy dies at age 32

Various media outlets are reporting actress Brittany Murphy died Sunday morning in Los Angeles.  She was found unconscious in her restroom.

The 32-year-old actress was pronounced dead at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.  A coroner is determining the cause of death.

Murphy’s family released a public statement that said “In this time of sadness, the family thanks you for your love and  support. It is their wish that you respect their privacy.”

Murphy became famous in 1995 when she starred alongside Alicia Silverstone in the teen movie “Clueless.” 

She also starred in “8 Mile,” “Don’t Say A Word,” “Girl, Interrupted,” “Sin City,” “The Groomsmen” and “Just Married,” among others. 

She has three movies scheduled for release in 2010, according to IMDB. A photo gallery is posted below.

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Rihanna new music video: Hard

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Celebrity Birthdays (Dec. 19 and Dec. 20)

Celebrity Birthdays (Dec. 19)

Jake Gyllenhaal – 29 (actor)

Criss Angel – 42 (magician)

Alyssa Milano – 37 (Who’s The Boss actress)

Warren Sapp – 37 (NFL player)

Kristy Swanson – 40 (Buff The Vampire Slayer actress)

Tyson Beckford – 39 (model)

Jennifer Beals – 46 (Flashdance actress)

Tim Reid – 65 (actor)

Cicely Tyson – 76 (actress)

Celebrity Birthdays (Dec. 20)

JoJo – 19 (singer)

Jonah Hill – 26 (actor)

David Cook – 27 (American Idol singer)

Chris Robinson – 43 (Black Crowes singer)

Joel Gretsch – 46 (V actor)

Peter Criss – 64 (Kiss drummer)

John Hillerman – 77 (Magnum P.I. actor)

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SYTYCD choreographer Shane Sparks accused of child molestation

MTV and Fox network executives should probably start looking for another judge and choreographer.  

Choreographer Shane Sparks was arrested and charged with multiple felony counts of child molestation.  Sparks was arrested and released on $590,000 bail.

Sparks is a judge alongside  rapper Lil Mama and N’Sync singer J.C. Chasez on the MTV dance competition show “America’s Best Dance Crew.”  He is also a choreographer on “So You Think You Can Dance.”

According to a court affidavit obtained by TMZ, a girl is accusing Sparks of molesting her in 1994 and 1995 when she was under the age of 14.  Sparks was in his mid-20s when the alleged incidents occurred. 

Sparks’ attorney told reporters his client is innocent of all charges.  He said the accusations are false, and they are part of an extortion attempt.

I’m not sure whether he’s guilty or innocent. Regardless, his career is pretty much over.  Any child molestation allegation is crippling to anyone’s livelihood regardless of the outcome in court. 

Sparks has choreographed dance routines for Lindsay Lohan, Aaliyah and Monica, among others.  He also choreographed the dances for the film “You Got Served.”

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Beyonce’s parents are divorcing

The two people who played a major role in creating the Beyonce Knowles empire have called it quits. 

Beyonce’s mother Tina Knowles filed for divorce from husband Matthew Knowles.  The divorce papers were filed in November, but members of the media didn’t find out about it until Friday.  (Dec. 18).

A possible reason why it went unnoticed is because Tina’s name on the divorce papers is listed under her real name Celestine B. Knowles.  The break up was first reported by Media Take Out.

It’s unknown how the divorce will impact Beyonce’s career.  Together, Matthew and Tina helped steer Beyonce’s into stardom.  Matthew has served as Beyonce’s manager throughout her career.  He helped turn Beyonce into a superstar with the R&B group Destiny’s Child and later as a solo artist and an actress. 

Tina was Beyonce’s clothing designer and stylist.  She created most of Beyonce’s wardrobe.  As a result, Beyonce is one of the most photographed and stylish women on the planet.

Both Matthew and Tina have made numerous television and red carpet appearances during the past decade.

Tina released a public statement that said “the decision to end our marriage is an amicable one. We remain friends, parents, and business partners.  If anyone is expecting an ugly messy fight, they will be sadly disappointed. We ask for your respect of our privacy as we handle this matter.”

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New Movie Releases (Dec. 18)

“Avatar” starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez, Giovanni Ribisi

“Did You Hear About The Morgans” starring Hugh Grant, Sarah Jessica Parker, Natalia Klimas, Elisabeth Moss

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Top 100 Albums of the Decade

Billboard Top 100 Albums of the Decade (2000 to 2009)

1. No Strings Attached by N Sync
2. Confessions by Usher
3. The Eminem Show by Eminem
4. Come Away With Me by Norah Jones
5. Human Clay by Creed
6. Oops!… I Did It Again by Britney Spears
7. The Marshall Mathers LP by Eminem
8. One by The Beatles
9. Supernatural by Santana
10. Country Grammar by Nelly
11. Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park
12. Get Rich Or Die Tryin by 50 Cent
13. All The Right Reasons by Nickelback
14. Some Hearts by Carrie Underwood
15. Hotshot by Shaggy
16. A Day Without Rain by Enya
17. Dr. Dre–2001 by Dr. Dre
18. Chocolate Starfish & the Hot Dog Flavored Water by Limp Bizkit
19. Fallen by Evanescence
20. O Brother, Where Art Thou soundtrack by Various Artists
21. Let Go by Avril Lavigne
22. Weathered by Creed
23. Christina Aguilera by Christina Aguilera
24. Nellyville by Nelly
25. Fly by Dixie Chicks
26. All The Way-A Decade of Song by Celine Dion
27. The Emancipation of Mimi by Mariah Carey
28. Home by Dixie Chicks
29. Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson
30. American Idiot by Green Day
31. Breathe by Faith Hill
32. Songs In A Minor by Alicia Keys
33. Speakerboxxx/The Love Below by Outkast
34. Black and Blue by Backstreet Boys
35. Up by Shania Twain
36. Meteora by Linkin Park
37. The Massacre by 50 Cent
38. Missundaztood by Pink
39. The Writing’s On The Wall by Destiny’s Child
40. Encore by Eminem
41. Break The Cycle by Staind
42. Celebrity by N Sync
43. Closer by Josh Groban
44. High School Musical soundtrack by Various Artists
45. Millenium by Backstreet Boys
46. The Better Life by 3 Doors Down
47. Silver Side Up by Nickelback
48. Daughtry by Daughtry
49. 8 Mile soundtrack by Various Artists
50. Me And My Gang by Rascal Flatts
51. Now Thats What I Call Music volume 5 by Various Artists
52. Feels Like Today by Rascal Flatts
53. Taylor Swift by Taylor Swift
54. And Then There Was X by DMX
55. The Diary of Alicia Keys by Alicia Keys
56. Fearless by Taylor Swift
57. Here For The Party by Gretchen Wilson
58. Feels Like Home by Norah Jones
59. Dangerously In Love by Beyonce
60. Futuresex/Lovesounds by Justin Timberlake
61. Unleashed by Toby Keith
62. Unleash The Dragon by Sisqo
63. 8701 by Usher
64. Britney by Britney Spears
65. Cocky by Kid Rock
66. Shock’N Y’all by Toby Keith
67. Monkey Business by The Black Eyed Peas
68. All The You Can’t Leave Behind by U2
69. Songs About Jane by Maroon 5
70. Survivor by Destiny’s Child
71. When The Sun Goes Down by Kenny Chesney
72. Love Angel Music Baby by Gwen Stefani
73. Noel by Josh Groban
74. Live Like You Were Dying by Tim McGraw
75. Stankonia by OutKast
76. As I Am by Alicia Keys
77. Stripped by Christina Aguilera
78. The Dutchess by Fergie
79. Devil Without A Cause by Kid Rock
80. Metamorphosis by Hilary Duff
81. Baby One More Time  by Britney Spears
82. Greatest Hits by Lenny Kravitz
83. Josh Groban by Josh Groban
84. Hannah Montana soundtrack by Various Artists
85. Mad Season by Matchbox Twenty
86. Pain Is Love by Ja Rule
87. J. Lo by Jennifer Lopez
88. A Rush Of Blood To The Head by Coldplay
89. Justified by Justin Timberlake
90. The Very Best of Sheryl Crow by Sheryl Crow
91. Come clean by Puddle of Mudd
92. Greatest Hits by Shania Twain
93. Elvis: 30 #1 Hits by Elvis Presley
94. TP-2.Com by R. Kelly
95. Greatest Hits by Tim McGraw
96. Everyday by Dave Matthews Band
97. No Angel by Dido
98. Greatest Hits 2 by Toby Keith
99. No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems by Kenny Chesney
100. Drive by Alan Jackson

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Celebrity Birthdays (Dec. 18)

Tara Conner – 24 (Miss USA 2006)

Christina Aguilera – 29 (singer)(in photo above)

Katie Holmes – 31 (actress/Tom Cruise’s wife)

DMX – 39 (rapper)

Cledus T. Judd – 45 (country singer)

Stone Cold Steve Austin – 45 (pro wrestler)

Brad Pitt – 46 (actor)

Leonard Maltin – 59 (film critic on Entertainment Tonight)

T.K. Carter – 53  actor)

Steven Spielberg – 63 (film director)

Keith Richards – 66 (Rolling Stones musician)

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Billboard Top 25 Songs

Alicia Keys and Jay-Z (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

Billboard Top 25 Songs (week of Dec. 16)

1. Empire State of Mind by Jay-Z, Alicia Keys

2. Tik Tok by Kesha

3. Bad Romance by Lady Gaga

4. Replay by Iyaz

5. Fireflies by Owl City

6. Sexy Chick by David Guetta, Akon

7. Whatcha Say by Jason Derulo

8. Meet Me Halfway by Black Eyed Peas

9. Three by Britney Spears

10. Down by Jay Sean, Lil Wayne

11. Paparazzi by Lady Gaga

12. Sweet Dreams by Beyonce

13. How Low by Ludacris

14. Forever by Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Eminem

15. Already Gone by Kelly Clarkson

16. Do You Remember by Jay Sean, Lil Jon, Sean Paul

17. Party In The USA by Miley Cyrus

18. I Gotta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas

19. Need You Now by Lady Antebellum

20. Bedrock by Young Money, Lloyd

21. Hard by Rihanna and Jeezy

22. You Belong With Me by Taylor Swift

23. Use Somebody by Kings of Leon

24. I Can Transform Ya by Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Swizz Beatz

25. Evacuate The Dancefloor by Cascada

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NFL player Chris Henry died after falling off truck

NFL player Chris Henry died Thursday morning after he fell out off a pickup truck during an dispute with his fiancee.  The Associated Press story is posted below via NewsOK.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry has died, one day after falling out of the back of a pickup truck in what authorities described as a domestic dispute with his fiancee.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said Henry died at 6:36 a.m. Thursday. Henry was 26.

“It is with great sadness to learn Chris has passed away,” Henry’s agent, Andy Simms said in a statement. “For those who knew Chris, he was nothing like his public perception. A loving and caring individual, he was thankful for what he had in life, and proud of what he had overcome.”

Henry was rushed to the hospital Wednesday after being found on a residential road. Police said the dispute began at a home about a half-mile away, and Henry jumped into the bed of the pickup truck as his fiancee was driving away from the residence.

Police said at some point when she was driving, Henry “came out of the back of the vehicle.” They wouldn’t identify the woman, and no charges were immediately filed.

Police spokeswoman Rosalyn Harrington said homicide detectives have been assigned to the case but had no further information. Police have not released the 911 tapes, and Harrington wouldn’t say if the woman was present at the scene when police arrived.

Authorities have not announced the cause of death. Mecklenburg County medical examiner investigator Carol Cormier said they were expecting to receive the body later Thursday.

Henry is engaged to Loleini Tonga, and the couple has been raising three children. Tonga’s MySpace page identifies herself as “Mrs. C. Henry” and has a picture of her next to a person who appears to be Henry. She also has a post from Tuesday talking about buying wedding rings. A neighbor said Wednesday that the Tonga family owns the home where police say the incident began. Charlotte is home to his fiancee’s parents.

“We ask that you keep Chris’ family — especially the young children he leaves behind — in your prayers,” Simms said. “It is tragic when a life is taken so young. He was a man just realizing his potential, not just in football, but in life”

Henry was away from the team after breaking his left forearm during a win over Baltimore on Nov. 8. He had surgery and was placed on season-ending injured reserve following the game.

Throughout his career, his temper and poor decisions got him in trouble.

He was ejected from a game and suspended for another at West Virginia, where former coach Rich Rodriguez told Henry that he was an embarrassment to himself and the program. His reputation was already costing him — the Bengals were the only NFL team to bring him in for a pre-draft visit in 2005.

They found that his demeanor didn’t match his reputation. Henry was shy and spoke in a quiet voice. They warned him that he had to stay in control if he was going to stay in the NFL. Then, they picked him in the third round.

In a sense, it was already a second chance.

“I’m worth the chance,” Henry said, when he showed up the following weekend for a rookie minicamp. “I’m just happy they took me.”

Henry become a vital part of the offense as a rookie, helping the Bengals reach the playoffs in 2005 with his ability to run past defenders to grab long passes. In the final month of the season, he also showed his other side, getting arrested for marijuana possession. After a playoff loss to Pittsburgh, he was arrested on a gun charge in Florida.

Henry and former Tennessee cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones became the league’s two most trouble-bound players. Commissioner Roger Goodell suspended both in 2007 — Jones for a full season, Henry for half of it — as part of a toughening of the league’s conduct policy.

When Henry was arrested for a fifth time following that season on an assault charge, the Bengals decided they’d had enough. At his arraignment on April 3, 2008, Municipal Court Judge Bernie Bouchard called Henry “a one-man crime wave.” He was released by the Bengals the same day.

It was a jolt to Henry, who had dreamed of an NFL career since high school, when he got the NFL logo tattooed on the back of his right hand. No team showed an interest in bringing him back. His career seemed finished.

Then, Bengals owner Mike Brown — who refers to himself as “a redeemer” — changed his mind and gave him another chance.

“If you only knew him by hearsay, you’d think he’s some kind of ogre,” Brown said, during the Bengals’ appearance on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” series this summer. “It’s not true. He’s a good person. When you see him up close, you’ll find that you’ll like him. He’ll be a soft-spoken, pleasant person.”

This time, Henry seemed determined to stay out of trouble. After only 19 catches and two touchdowns in 12 games in the 2008 season, he set about making himself a topflight receiver again. He got into top shape and worked out with teammates in the offseason, showing more resolve than at any point in his career.

Henry also changed his personal life, spending more time with his fiancee and the three children they are raising. Teammates noticed a pronounced change in his demeanor.

“He’s a great kid with a great heart,” quarterback Carson Palmer said as training camp started. “He’s changed his life around. He ran into some trouble, made some bad decisions, and realized that. He’s sorry for them, apologized for them, and has done everything he can to make himself a better person. I’m just proud of him.”

Before the 2009 season, Henry got a new tattoo that matched his new outlook. Below his left ear, in flowing one-inch script, was the world “Blessed.”

“I kind of felt like I dug myself out of the hole and started doing the right things,” Henry said in an interview with The Associated Press as training camp opened. “People say, ‘How you feeling now Chris? You doing all right?’ I just tell them I’m blessed. That’s why I got it.”

He caught a touchdown pass in each of Cincinnati’s four preseason games. A thigh injury slowed him early in the season, and he had 12 catches for 236 yards — his 19.7-yard average per catch leads the team — when he broke his left arm during a win over Baltimore on Nov. 22, ending his season.

When he showed up in the locker room for the first time since surgery to fix the fracture, Henry sounded confident he could get through the latest setback.

“It just comes with time, you know?” he said. “I learned to handle all situations, so I’ll be all right.”

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Kid Cudi dropped from Lady Gaga tour

Hip hop newcomer Kid Cudi has been kicked off Lady Gaga’s tour. 

He will be replaced by singer Jason Derulo.  Kid Cudi released a statement saying scheduling conflicts will prevent him from being on the tour. 

However, I’m going to assume it probably has something to do with a certain video clip that has been circulating around YouTube. 

The clip shows Kid Cudi punching a fan in Vancouver during one of his concerts A man in the audience threw his wallet on stage, and Kid Cudi went into the audience and hit him. 

Lady Gaga probably doesn’t want any of that drama on her tour.

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Garth Brooks sues his hometown hospital

Country singer Garth Brooks is going toe-to-toe with his a hospital in his hometown of Yukon. The details are posted below.

By SONYA COLBERG/THE OKLAHOMAN via NewsOK

YUKON – Country music star Garth Brooks is suing his hometown hospital in a legal battle that a spokeswoman says has broken his heart.

The singer wants Integris Canadian Valley Regional Hospital in Yukon to return his $500,000 donation because the hospital failed to name a building after his mother. His mother, Colleen, died of cancer in 1999.

The lawsuit is filed in Rogers County District Court.

When Brooks donated the money anonymously four years ago, he stipulated that a hospital building be named after his mother.

“Mr. Brooks has nothing to add to the petition.This deals with his mother, the home town and the people he grew up with and is deeply personal,” said his spokeswoman Nancy Seltzer, in an e-mail to The Oklahoman.

The building was never built, though the hospital campus has undergone $27 million in renovations.

“While we can’t comment on pending litigations, we are optimistic this will come to a swift and amicable resolution,” said Brooke Cayot, Integris spokeswoman.

Yukon city council member John Tipps thinks the lawsuit goes too far.

“Yukon has done a lot to help promote Garth Brooks over the years, and this is what he does to return the favor, sue our hospital over a misunderstanding,” Tipps told The Yukon Review.

“Maybe Yukon should consider removing his name from the street signs and the water tower. This is very unfortunate for the hospital, City of Yukon and its citizens.”

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Billboard Top 10 Albums (Dec. 16)

Billboard Top 10 Albums (Dec. 16)

1. I Dreamed A Dream by Susan Boyle – 582,000 copies

2. My Christmas by Andrea Bocelli – 400,000 copies

3. Glee soundtrack by Various Artists – 173,000 copies

4. Fearless by Taylor Swift – 168,000 copies

5. Play On by Carrie Underwood – 107,000 copies

6. The Fame by Lady Gaga – 103,000 copies

7. Grafitti by Chris Brown – 102,000 copies

8. My World by Justin Bieber – 97,000 copies

9. Crazy Love by Michael Buble – 92,000 copies

10. The State Vs. Radric Davis by Gucci Mane – 90,000 copies

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Charlie Murphy’s wife died

Comedian/actor Charlie Murphy’s wife died Monday after a  battle with cancer.  She died in her sleep.

Tisha was married to Charlie for 12 years, and they have two children together. 

Charlie Murphy is the brother of actor Eddie Murphy. Although he wasn’t as famous as his older brother, he appeared in numerous films and television shows, including “The Perfect Holiday,” “The Players Club,” “Roll Bounce,” ‘Night At The Museum” and a recurring role on the Dave Chappelle’s show.

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