Justin Bieber manager arrested
Teen singer Justin Bieber’s manager was arrested during an odd incident that involved Twitter and chaotic fans.
Bieber’s manager Scott Braun was taken into custody March 24 in New York and charge with reckless endangerment and criminal nuisance.
During a mall appearance in November, police told Braun to send a Twitter message telling fans the event is canceled due to a fan frenzy, according to Billboard magazine.
Police say Braun didn’t immediately listen, and it took him an hour-and-a-half to send the messages, which contributed to the chaos.
I’ve heard of many types of arrests in my lifetime, but I’ve never heard of anyone being charged for not sending a Twitter message. This is definitely a first for me.
DNA test confirm Beyonce’s dad Matthew Knowles has child with mistress
Beyonce (AP Photo)
- Matthew Knowles and Beyonce (AP photo)
It’s official. Beyonce’s dad and manager Matthew Knowles is the father of his mistress’ child.
A DNA test indicated Matthew is the father of Alexsandra Wright’s son named Nixon, according to TMZ and the newspaper in Matthew’s hometown Houston Chronicle.
Last year, Wright filed a paternity suit against Knowles, and she alleges they had an 18-month affair while he was married to Beyonce’s mother Tina.
Beyonce’s mother Tina filed for divorce last year. Matthew has served as Beyonce’s manager throughout her career, and he’s helped elevate her to superstar status.
It seems like this situation is similar to John Edwards’ affair because a child was created as a result of infidelity.
At least Matthew and his mistress didn’t make a sex tape (that we know of) like Edwards’ and Rielle Hunter did.
Billboard top albums
Members of the country music trio Lady Antebellum (from left) Dave Haywood, Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Billboard Top 10 Albums (week of March 24)
1. Need You Now by Lady Antebellum – 93,000 copies
2. Here I Am by Marvin Sapp – 76,000 copies
3. Battle of the Sexes by Ludacris – 61,000 copies
4. The Edge by Various Artists – 53,000 copies
5. The Fame by Lady Gaga – 48,000 copies
6. Soldier of Love by Sade – 40,000 copies
7. Valleys of Neptune by Jimi Hendrix – 39,000 copies
8. The E.N.D by Black Eyed Peas – less than 39,000 copies
9. Plastic Beach by Gorillaz – 38,000 copies
10. My World by Justin Bieber – 34,000 copies
Actor says “Scrubs” is ending?
Donald Faison, from left, Zach Braff and Sarah Chalke during a photo shoot for the television show "Scrubs." (NBC Photo: Paul Drinkwater)
The public might not get to see Dr. Turk, Dr. Dorian or Dr. Reid wearing scrubs anymore–unless they watch reruns. The television show “Scrubs” has been canceled.
Actor Zach Braff announced on his Facebook page the show is ending. He said:
Many of you have asked, so here it is: it appears that “New Scrubs”, “Scrubs 2.0″, “Scrubs with new kids”, “Scrubbier”, “Scrubs without JD” is no more. It was worth a try, but alas… it didn’t work. zb
Braff, along with Donald Faison, Ken Jenkins, Ken Jenkins, John C. McGinley and Sarah Chalke, starred in “Scrubs” since 2001.
India Arie critical of Lady Gaga, Beyonce video
(AP Photo/Jeff Christensen)
Millions of fans around the world loved the new Lady Gaga and Beyonce music video titled “Telephone.” But R&B singer India Arie is no fan of the video.
Arie posted a series of tweets on her Twitter page, and she was critical of the music video because it had questionable content. Her tweets are posted below.
For someone who doesn’t like the video, she sure did spend a lot of time talking about the video.
“Don’t be offended this is all MY opinion… Am I the only one who thinks the “Telephone” video is going a bit too far?
“I’m not referring to the abstract nature of the video … I’m talking about the IMAGERY – the unspoken back story, the language the message.”
“I agree gaga is being her image .. I dig her creative mind But still … There’s a such thing as socially irresponsible… I’m just sayin.”
“Its not long before somebody does a straight NAKED video. Not like Alanis morrisette “thank you india” like NAKED dancing around. LOL hahaha”
“Let’s be CLEAR! I know it gaga M.O. – I don’t live under a rock. And I get that a lot of work put into it. I’m talking social responsibility.”
“There’s an artist ever 10 years who pushes the envelope … but its bout to fall off the Table. When is it too far?”
“I respect the creative mind but disagree with the “choices” as a dish meant to be served for mass consumption”
“Crazy to me that the Dark, underbelly, so shock at all cost thing is a TREND like asymetrical hair and big shoulder jackets .Slippery slope!”
Oprah Winfrey settles lawsuit
(AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
From ASSOCIATED PRESS via NewsOK.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Lawyers for Oprah Winfrey say the talk show host has settled a Philadelphia defamation lawsuit filed by the ex-headmistress of her girls school in South Africa.
The lawsuit by former headmistress Nomvuyo Mzamane claimed Winfrey defamed her in remarks made in the wake of a 2007 sex-abuse scandal at the school.
The headmistress said she had trouble finding a job after. A trial had been set to start next week.
A joint statement released Tuesday by lawyers for both sides says Winfrey and Mzamane met “woman to woman” and resolved their differences.
When news of the scandal broke in 2007, Winfrey said she had “lost confidence” in Mzamane and was “cleaning house from top to bottom.” Mzamane claimed she didn’t know about any sexual abuse.
A dorm matron at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls has been charged with abusing six students. Winfrey has called the allegations crushing given her own stated history of childhood sexual abuse.
The dorm matron, Tiny Virginia Makopo, has pleaded not guilty to 14 charges
Winfrey and several schoolgirls were expected to testify at the defamation trial.
Janet Jackson attends “Why Did I Get Married Too” premiere with sister Rebbie Jackson
Janet Jackson this week attended the premiere of her film “Why Did I Get Married Too.” Her date was her eldest sister Rebbie Jackson.
This is remarkable because Rebbie never makes public appearances. She’s the one Jackson who avoids the cameras and the spotlight. Rebbie, 59, is the oldest of the Jackson family. She is 16 years older than Janet.
Meanwhile, “Why Did I Get Married Too” will be in theaters April 2. The movie also stars Tyler Perry, Jill Scott, Sharon Leal, Malik Yoba, Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Cicely Tyson and Louis Gossett Jr.
A photo gallery of Janet and Rebbie at the film’s premiere is posted below. Click on the Associated Press images to enlarge them.
Janet Jackson’s new song from “Why Did I Get Married Too” soundtrack
Singer/actress Janet Jackson has been making television appearances to promote her upcoming film “Why Did I Get Married Too.” She also released a new song titled “Nothing” for the film’s soundtrack.
The song is a ballad, but it’s ultra radio-catchy So, you probably won’t hear much of it on the radio. The song is posted in the clip below. Let me know what you think.
Meanwhile, “Why Did I Get Married Too” will be in theaters April 2. The movie also stars Tyler Perry, Jill Scott, Sharon Leal, Malik Yoba, Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Cicely Tyson and Louis Gossett Jr.
Poll: What is your favorite Janet Jackson movie?
Janet Jackson and Tyler Perry on “Today Show” to discuss “Why Did I Get Married Too”
Tyler Perry and Janet Jackson on the set of "Today Show" on NBC. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Janet Jackson and Tyler Perry were on NBC’s “Today Show” on Monday (March 22) to promote their film “Why Did I Get Married Too.”
The film will be in theaters April 2.
“Why Did I Get Married Too” is a sequel to the 2007 film “Why Did I Get Married.” The film earned $55.2 million at the box office.
The film stars Jackson, Perry, Jill Scott, Michael Jai White, Malik Yoba, Sharon Leal, Tasha Smith, Cicely Tyson and Louis Gossett Jr.
The interview with Jackson and Perry “Today Show is posted in the video clip below.
Paramore tour dates
AP Photo/Matt Sayles
Members of the rock group Paramore are going on a 29-city summer tour to promote their album “Brand New Eyes.”
The tour will begin July 23 in Raleigh, N.C., and it will conclude Sept. 19 in Anaheim, Calif. The tour schedule is posted below.
- July 23 – Raleigh, NC @ Raleigh Boutique Amphitheater
- July 24 – Harrington, DE @ Delaware State Fair
- July 27 – Wallingford, CT @ The Oakdale Theater
- July 28 – Boston, MA @ Comcast Center
- July 30 – Norfolk, VA @ Constant Convocation Center
- July 31 – Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion
- August 3 – Gilford, NH @ Meadowbrook Pavilion
- August 4 – Philadelphia, PA @ Pier at Penns Landing
- August 7 – Hershey, PA @ Hersheypark Stadium & Star Pavilion
- August 8 – Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
- August 10 – Cleveland, OH @ Time Warner Cable Amphitheater at Tower City
- August 12 – Cincinnati, OH @ PNC Pavilion
- August 14 – Milwaukee, WI @ Marcus Amphitheater Side Stage
- August 15 – Detroit, MI @ Meadowbrook Music Fair
- August 18 – Chicago, IL @ Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island
- August 19 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Lawn at White River State Park
- August 21 – Nashville, TN @ Municipal Auditorium
- September 1 – Atlanta, GA @ The Arena at Gwinnett Center
- September 2 – St. Augustine, FL @ St. Augustine Amphitheater
- September 4 – Miami, FL @ Bayfront Park Amphitheater
- September 5 – Orlando, FL @ UCF Arena
- September 7 – New Orleans, LA @ UNO Lakefront Arena
- September 8 – Houston, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
- September 10 – Dallas, TX @ Nokia Theater at Grand Prairie
- September 13 – Denver, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- September 15 – Phoenix, AZ @ Dodge Theater
- September 17 – San Jose, CA @ Theater at HP Pavilion
- September 18 – San Diego, CA @ Viejas Arena
- September 19 – Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center
Justin Bieber’s MTV special
On Sunday night, MTV will air a special titled “The Diary of Justin Bieber.”
Cameras follow the 16-year-old singer in France while he is promoting his album “My World 2.0″ which is in stores today (March 23).
A preview of the special is posted below.
Justin Bieber on The View, David Letterman, Saturday Night Live
Singer Justin Bieber is currently on tour, but he’s making time for a few television appearances.
Bieber will perform on “The View” and “The Late Show with David Letterman today (March 23). “The View” airs at 10 a.m. and David Letterman comes on at 10:35 (central time).
Meanwhile, he will be the musical guest on the April 10 episode of “Saturday Night Live.”
Poll: Who is your favorite teen singer?
Justin Bieber’s new album My World 2.0
Pop singer Justin Bieber’s new album “My World 2.0″ is in stores today (March 23).
The album’s first single is titled “Baby” featuring rapper Ludacris. The track listing for the album is posted below.
“My World 2.0″ is Bieber’s second album. His first album “My World” was released last year. The “My World 2.0″ track listing is posted below.
- Baby
- Somebody to Love
- Stuck in the Moment
- U Smile
- Runaway Love
- Never Let You Go
- Overboard
- Eenie Meenie
- Up
- That Should Be Me
Tiger Woods gives interview to ESPN, Golf Channel
Tiger Woods speaks with ESPN reporter Rinaldi (AP photo/ESPN)
Tiger Woods gave a televised interview Sunday (March 21) to ESPN and the Golf Channel where two reporters were able to ask him questions about his scandal.
Remember, last month he had that so-called press conference where no reporters were allowed to ask questions.
In his new interview, he answered questions from ESPN and the Golf Channel, but here’s the catch. He only allowed them to interview him for five minutes. The two sports stations had to agree to the terms.
That’s just like Tiger Woods. Still trying to control the media even when he’s down. His five-minute interview with ESPN is posted below.
I would like to give a special shout out to CBS News. A reporter for CBS News was invited, but the station declined because they didn’t want to agree to a five-minute time limit.
In the first sentence, I said Woods gave a televised interview. Actually, five minutes is not considered an interview. That’s considered a warm-up session.
You barely have enough time to ask someone there first name in five minutes.
Jesse James stole Sandra Bullock’s moment
Actress Sandra Bullock and husband Jesse James at the 41st NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
It looks like Sandra Bullock is the latest celebrity who has become the victim of infidelity.
A tattoo model named Michelle “Bombshell” McGee told In Touch magazine she had an 11-month affair with Bullock’s husband, Jesse James.
In response, James released a statement that said:
“The vast majority of the allegations reported are untrue and unfounded. Beyond that, I will not dignify these private matters with any further public comment. There is only one person to blame for this whole situation, and that is me. It’s because of my poor judgment that I deserve everything bad that is coming my way. This has caused my wife and kids pain and embarrassment beyond comprehension and I am extremely saddened to have brought this on them. I am truly very sorry for the grief I have caused them. I hope one day they can find it in their hearts to forgive me.”
Bullock canceled her appearances since the allegations became public, including an appearance at the premiere of “The Blind Side” in London.
The revelations came shortly after Bullock won the Oscar for best actress in a leading role for her portrayal of Leigh Anne Touhy in the film “The Blind Side.”
After winning an Oscar, Bullock should be on cloud nine. She should be basking in the glow of winning the movie industry’s most coveted award. She should be doing photo shoots and press junkets like most award winners.
Sadly, she can’t because she would have to face multiple questions about James’ infidelity, and she would endure embarrassment.
James stole Bullock’s Oscar moment. This is worse than when Kanye West stole Taylor Swift’s moment at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Bullock hasn’t released any statements about the incident, and it’s unknown whether she plans to stay married to James.
Top movies at the box office
Top movies at the box office (weekend ending March 21)
1. Alice In Wonderland – $34.5 million
2. Diary of a Wimpy Kid – $21.8 million
3. The Bounty Hunter – $21 million
4. Repo Men – $6.1 million
5. She’s Out Of My League – $6 million
6. Green Zone – $5.9 million
7. Shutter Island – $4.7 million
8. Avatar – $4 million
9. Our Family Wedding – $3.8 million
10. Remember Me – $3.3 million
The Real World cast member urinates on housemate’s toothbrush
A cast member on the upcoming season of MTV’s “The Real World: Back to New Orleans” urinated on another cast member’s toothbrush, causing him to become sick.
Cast member Ryan Leslie told police he got into an argument with Preston Roberson-Charles three weeks earlier. He later became sick with a sore throat and fever, and he told police Roberson-Charles urinated on his toothbrush and scrubbed the toilet with it, according to a police report.
He also said he was treated at the hospital for a viral infection as a result.
This will be the 24th season of the MTV’s “The Real World.” There is usually always drama, fighting, alcohol abuse, screaming, sexual promiscuity, infidelity, pregnancy scare, racism, sexism and homophobia.
Those are reasons the show is still popular after more than two decades. But urinating on a toothbrush is where I draw the line. The cast member who did that should be jailed. That’s way beyond the line of disrespect.
The New Orleans season of “The Real World” will air later this year. The cast members are currently living and filming in a home owned by NBA player Baron Davis.
Click the link to read the police report obtained by The Times-Picayune.
Tiger Wood’s porn star mistress Joslyn James releases text messages
Tiger Woods suffered another round of embarrassment this week. His alleged mistress Joslyn James released about 100 text messages Woods allegedly sent her.
I skimmed some of the messages, and they were intensely sexually graphic in nature, and they reveal some of Woods’ fetishes.
Due to the kinkiness and graphic nature of the messages, I can’t post them here. After all, this is a family blog. However, you can easily find those messages throughout the Internet.
James told the Associated Press she still has about 1,000 texts from Woods, and she plans on releasing them in the future.
Some of the messages were posted on her Web site, but the site is experiencing heavy traffic, so you might not be able to access it right now.
At James’ press conference, her ambulance chaser attorney Gloria Allred was by her side. Allred also represented Woods’ other mistress Rachel Uchitel (also known as “Mistress Number One,” for those of you who are keeping count).
(Photo Credit: Veronica Siwik-Daniels, left, who goes by the name Joslyn James held a press conference with her attorney Gloria Allred. AP Photo/Jason Redmond)
New movie releases (March 19)
“The Bounty Hunter” starring Gerard Butler, Jennifer Aniston, Christine Baranski
“Diary of a Wimpy Kid” starring Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Steve Zahn, Chloe Moretz
“Repo Men” starring Jude Law, Forest Whitaker, Alice Braga, Liev Schreiber
Sandra Bullock’s husband Jesse James apologizes
Jesse James and Sandra Bullock (AP photo)
Sandra Bullock’s husband, Jesse James, issued a public apology to his wife and children Thursday (March 18).
James has been under fire this week ever since a tattoo model gave an interview to In Touch Weekly, claiming she had an affair with James while Bullock was filming the movie “The Blind Side.”
James didn’t admit to any affair, but he apologized to Bullock and his kids for the pain and embarrassed he caused them.
His statement to People magazine is posted below.
“The vast majority of the allegations reported are untrue and unfounded. Beyond that, I will not dignify these private matters with any further public comment. There is only one person to blame for this whole situation, and that is me. It’s because of my poor judgment that I deserve everything bad that is coming my way. This has caused my wife and kids pain and embarrassment beyond comprehension and I am extremely saddened to have brought this on them. I am truly very sorry for the grief I have caused them. I hope one day they can find it in their hearts to forgive me.”
The woman who claims she had an affair with James is a tattoo model named Michelle “Bombshell” McGee. Click here to read what she had to say.
The allegations come shortly after Bullock was enjoying her recent win at the Academy Awards. She took home the Oscar for best leading actress.
Why didn’t celebrities reach out to Corey Haim?
Corey Haim, left, and Jason Patric in the 1987 film "The Lost Boys." (AP photo)
During the past week, I’ve seen celebrities paying their respects to actor Corey Haim this week on entertainment news shows, at movie premieres and on their Twitter and Facebook pages.
Haim, 38, died March 10 at his mother’s California apartment. His private funeral was held March 16.
Haim’s best friend and frequent acting partner Corey Feldman said something interesting to Larry King during a recent interview.
He said,
“At the end of the day, where were all these people the last 10 years, the last 15 years of Corey’s life? Where were all these people to lend a hand–to reach out to him and say, ‘You know, you’re a legend. You’re an amazingly talented, wonderful person who’s really never gone out of his way to hurt anybody other than himself?’”
Feldman makes a good point. If all of these celebrities loved Haim and were friends with him, then why didn’t anyone try to lend a helping hand during the past 15 years when his life spiraled out of control due to drug use?
It doesn’t do any good to reach out to him while he’s dead.
The same thing can be said about Michael Jackson. Celebrities distanced themselves from Jackson during the past 15 years while his life spiraled out of control with prescription drug abuse among other behaviors.
But when he died, hundreds of celebrities showed their support by attending or performing at his funeral or participating in numerous tribute projects.
His memorial service looked like a red carpet event for the Academy Awards. Celebrities were popping up out of nowhere.
Jackson could have used that support while he was alive. It doesn’t do any good to reach out to him while he’s dead.
University of Oklahoma basketball player Tiny Gallon accepted $3,000
(Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman)
BY JAKE TROTTER, THE OKLAHOMAN via NewsOK.
University of Oklahoma basketball player Tiny Gallon may have taken thousands of dollars from a well-known agent, according to a popular celebrity gossip Web site.
According to a document obtained by TMZ.com, Gallon, a freshman forward for the Sooners, accepted a $3,000 wire transfer from Merrill Lynch financial advisor Jeffrey Hausinger, who also works with several professional athletes.
The money was deposited into an account held by Gallon and his mother, Sylvia Wright, according to the document obtained by TMZ.com.
“The University of Oklahoma is committed to ensuring compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations,” OU athletic director Joe Castiglione said in a statement to The Oklahoman. “Any activity not in compliance is taken seriously and is acted upon swiftly.”
Click the link to read the full story via NewsOK.
Brandy and Ray J reality show
(From front left) Ray J, Brandy, Willie Norwood and Sonya Norwood (VH1)
Brandy and Ray’s reality show will debut April 11 on the VH1 network.
The show “Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business” will feature eight episodes that will be one hour each, according to VH1.
The show will follow the two R&B singers around along with their parents Willie and Sonya Norwood. It will show how the Norwood family operates as a close-knit family and the Norwood family as a business.
Ray J had a previous reality show on VH1 titled “For The Love of Ray J.” During that series, Ray J tried to find true love on the dating show.
Ray J also has a successful recording career. His song “Sexy Can I” peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Meanwhile, Brandy had a successful music and acting career during the 1990s. She won a Grammy for her duet with Monica titled “The Boy Is Mine” in 1999.
Her acting credits include “Moesha,” “Thea,” “Cinderella,” “Double Platinum” and “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer.”
