Kevin Federline apologizes to Shar Jackson
Kevin Federline finally apologizes to his ex-girlfriend actress Shar Jackson.
Federline and Jackson have two kids together. They were in a relationship until he left her for pop singer Britney Spears.
In fact, Jackson was pregnant with Federline’s child whenever he became engaged to Spears.
Shar and Federline are both contestants on the current season of the VH1 reality show “Celebrity Fit Club.” During an episode that aired this week, Federline apologized to Jackson for the chaos he caused in her life.
The video clip is posted below. To hear his apology, fast-foward the clip to the 4-minute mark.
Justin Bieber music video: Never Let Go
Justin Bieber music video: Never Let Go
Paula Patton and Robin Thicke have a baby boy
Paula Patton and Robin Thicke during the MTV Video Music Awards in 2007 (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
R&B singer Robin Thicke and actress Paula Patton are the proud parents of a baby boy.
Patton gave birth to the couple’s first child on Tuesday. They named him Julian Fuego.
Thicke, 33, and Patton, 34, have had a longtime love affair that started in high school.
The pair were high school sweethearts, and they married in 2005.
Thicke is the son of “Growing Pains” star Alan Thicke.
He is currently touring with Alicia Keys to promote is latest album titled ”Sex Therapy.”
Patton has appeared in various movies, including “Precious,” “Hitch,” “Idlewild,” “Deja Vu” and “Mirrors.”
Adam Lambert to mentor on American Idol
Adam Lambert (AP photo)
Adam Lambert will be the next celebrity to serve as a mentor to the contestants on “American Idol.”
The rock singer will be the mentor on the April 13 episode.
Lambert placed second on the 2009 season of “American Idol.” He was edged out by Kris Allen.
Billboard Top Albums
Billboard Top Albums (week of April 7)
1. Raymond v. Raymond by Usher (329,000 copies)
2. My World 2.0 by Justin Bieber (291,000 copies)
3. NOW Volume 33 by Various Artists (123,000 copies)
4. New Amerykah Part Two by Erykah Badu (110,000 copies)
5. Need You Now by Lady Antebellum (87,000 copies)
6. Still Standing by Monica (81,000 copies)
7. Freight Train by Alan Jackson (72,000 copies)
8. My World by Justin Bieber (63,000 copies)
9. The Fame by Lady Gaga (49,000 copies)
10. The E.N.D. by Black Eyed Peas – 43,000 copies
Rihanna tour dates
Rihanna is going on tour to support her latest album titled “Rated R.” The summer tour will kick off July 2 in Seattle, and it will conclude Aug. 25 in Chicago.
Rihanna’s opening act was supposed to be rapper Nicki Minaj. But Minaj decided to drop out of the tour so she can focus on her creating her debut album.
The tour will now feature Rihanna and pop singer Ke$ha.
The tour dates are posted below.
- Jul 02 Seattle White River Amphitheatre
- Jul 04 Vancouver General Motors Place
- Jul 06 Calgary Pengrowth Saddeldome
- Jul 09 Sacramento ARCO Arena
- Jul 10 Mountain View Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View
- Jul 14 Albuquerque Hard Rock Casino Albuquerque presents The Pavilion
- Jul 15 Denver Comfort Dental Amphitheatre
- Jul 17 Las Vegas Mandalay Bay Events Center
- Jul 21 Los Angeles Staples Center
- Jul 22 Phoenix Cricket Wireless Pavilion
- Jul 28 Atlanta Philips Arena
- Jul 30 Tampa Ford Amphitheatre
- Jul 31 Miami American Airlines Center
- Aug 03 Indianapolis Verizon Wireless Music Center
- Aug 05 Toronto Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
- Aug 07 Montreal Bell Centre
- Aug 08 Boston Comcast Center
- Aug 11 Uncasville Mohegan Sun Arena
- Aug 12 New York Madison Square Garden
- Aug 15 Wantagh Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
- Aug 18 Camden Susquehanna Bank Center
- Aug 20 Bristow Jiffy Lube Live
- Aug 21 Hershey Hersheypark Stadium
- Aug 22 Detroit DTE Energy Music Theatre
- Aug 25 Chicago United Center
The Jackson’s attend court hearing
Janet Jackson and her brother Randy Jackson arrive at Dr. Murrary's court hearing. Murray is charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with Michael Jackson's death. (AP photo by Nick Ut)
Joe Jackson and Katherine Jackson arrive at Dr. Murrary's court hearing. Murray is charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with Michael Jackson's death. (AP photo by Nick Ut)
Janet Jackson and her brother Randy Jackson arrive at Dr. Murrary's court hearing. Murray is charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with Michael Jackson's death. (AP photo by Nick Ut)
Janet Jackson and her brother Randy Jackson arrive at Dr. Murrary's court hearing. Murray is charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with Michael Jackson's death. (AP photo by Nick Ut)
Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy broke up
Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey (AP photo)
Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy are a couple no more. McCarthy announced she has split with Carrey after five years of being girlfriend and boyfriend.
McCarthy released a statement that said:
“I’m so grateful for the years Jim and I shared together. I will continue to be in his daughter’s life and will always keep Jim as a leading man in my heart.”
Meanwhile Carrey announced the split on his Twitter page. He said:
“I’m grateful 4 the many blessings we’ve shared and I wish her the very best! S’okay!”
To me, this celebrity couple (along with Will Smith and Jada) was the only Hollywood couple that I thought would stand the test of time.
Carrey and McCarthy seemed like they were meant for each other.
Tiger Wood’s press conference
Tiger Wood’s press conference
Tyler Perry impresses with “Why Did I Get Married Too?”
Janet Jackson and Malik Yoba during a scene from "Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too?"
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I’m usually not a fan of film director Tyler Perry’s movies. Besides the occasional funny line from his Madea character, I think his movies are typically boring and low budget.
However, my opinion of Perry changed last weekend after I saw his latest film “Why Did I Get Married Too?”
The film is about eight married friends who go on an annual vacation to socialize with one another and to analyze their marriages.
The characters deal with physical cheating, emotional cheating, lack of communication, lack of trust, lack of a prenuptial agreement, illness, unemployment, insecurities, divorce, substance abuse and death.
While dealing with those issues, the characters struggle to keep their relationships in tact. Perry intertwines comedy, drama and suspense into this two-hour film.
If you’re not a Perry fan, I recommend you see the movie this weekend. It will change your mind, like it did with me. This movie is now in the top five best movies I’ve seen during the past year.
This might sound cliche, but the suspense kept me on the edge of my seat, and the storyline was unpredictable. You didn’t know what was going to happen from scene to scene.
The film stars Perry, Janet Jackson, Malik Yoba, Jill Scott, Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Sharon Leal, Louis Gossett Jr. and Cicely Tyson.
Jackson’s performance surprised me. Her acting skills have improved greatly since her “Poetic Justice” days in 1993. After watching her performance, I now consider Jackson a real actress.
Top movies at the box office
Top movies at the box office (weekend ending April 4)
1. Clash of the Titans ($61.4 million
2. Why Did I Get Married Too – $30.1 million
3. How to Train Your Dragon – $29.2 million
4. The Last Song – $16.2 million
5. Alice in Wonderland – $8.2 million
6. Hot Tub Time Machine – $8 million
7. The Bounty Hunter – $6.2 million
8. Diary of a Wimpy Kid – $5.5 million
9. She’s Out of my League – $1.463 million
10. Shutter Island – $1.462 million
Rihanna will be on American Idol
R&B singer Rihanna will be the latest celebrity to make a stop on “American Idol.”
On Wednesday’s episode (April 7), Rihanna will perform her new song titled “Te Amo.”
Meanwhile, on Tuesday’s episode, the contestants will perform songs by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Rihanna will not be serving as the mentor.
Usher’s “OMG” music video
Usher’s “OMG” music video
Janet Jackson and Tyler Perry on Oprah, discusses new movie, Michael’s death
Tyler Perry and Janet Jackson on "Today Show." (AP photo)
Singer/actress Janet Jackson and film director Tyler Perry were guests on Friday’s episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”
Jackson and Perry discussed their new movie “Why Did I Get Married Too,” and Jackson discussed the death of her brother Michael and the interventions they had with him.
Excerpts from the interview are posted below.
“I got a call from an assistant. She had said that there was something on TV about my brother being ill. So I immediately called home, and I was able to reach my sister La Toya, my nephew, Austin, and I think my brother, Jermaine, at the time. They were on their way to the hospital. I can’t remember exactly who I wound up calling back, to see how things were going. That’s when they told me he had passed.”"It’s hard for me to look at an image of his or listen to his music on the radio.”
“There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think about him. All of us in the family think about him every single day. The last time I saw him, which was two days before my birthday at my parents’ surprise party, I was being silly like I always did when we were kids, and he kept looking at me and just cracking up.”
“We knew that he had a problem. We all did. I think a lot of people think that we were in denial, which we weren’t at all. We tried interventions several times. He was very much still in denial.”
(from Tyler Perry) “I wouldn’t dare say anything more than she would want me to, but they really, really tried. The entire family. I want the whole world to know how much they tried. There were all those reports that they didn’t do anything. That’s not true.”
Click here for the complete interview.
Janet Jackson new music video: Nothing
Janet Jackson new music video: “Nothing”
From the “Why Did I Get Married Too” soundtrack
MLB player Denard Span hits mother in chest
Denard Span (AP photo)
Major League Baseball player Denard Span hit the woman who carried him for nine months. Yes, he hit his own mother.
But it was by accident though. During a training game, the Minnesota Twins outfielder hit a foul ball into the stands, and the ball just happened to strike his mother in the chest.
His mom received brief medical attention, but she wasn’t seriously injured, and she later returned to the stands.
When Denard returned to the plate, he struck out. He was probably shaken up and afraid he might hit someone else. A video clip is posted below.
During an interview with USA Today, Span said
“It’s just a bad situation,” Span said. “It’s just surprising that no one has gotten seriously hurt to this point. I definitely do think that they should have nets going further, you know, as far as the dugout.”
Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken tour dates
Clay Aiken, left, and Ruben Studdard during the 2003 finale of "American Idol." (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken were competitors during season two of “American Idol” in 2003.
Studdard and Clay competed for “American Idol” title when both of them advanced to the finale. Studdard beat Clay for the title, but they are now teaming up for a joint tour.
The 17-city tour will kick off July 23 in North Carolina, and it will conclude Aug. 14 in Mississippi. The tour schedule is posted below.
- Fri., July 23: Biltmore Estates, Asheville, N.C.
- Sat., July 24: Florida Theater, Jacksonville, Fla.
- Sun. Jul. 25: King Center for Arts, Melbourne, Fla.
- Mon., July 26: Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, Fla.
- Thurs., July 29: Casino—Mountain View Plaza, Snoqualmie, Wash.
- Sat., July 31: Silver Legacy Casino, Reno, Nev.
- Sun., Aug. 1: Club Nokia, Los Angeles, Calif.
- Tues., Aug. 3: Potowanami Casino, Milwaukee, Wisc.
- Thurs., Aug. 5: Caesar’s Windsor, Ontario
- Fri. Aug. 6: Chautauqua Institution Amphitheatre, Chautauqua, N.Y.
- Sat., Aug. 7: MGM Grand Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Conn.
- Sun., Aug. 8: American Music Theater, Lancaster, Penn.
- Tues., Aug. 10: HB Casino, Hampton Beach, N.H.
- Wed., Aug. 11: Hammerstein Ballroom, New York, N.Y.
- Fri., Aug. 13: Horseshoe, Hammond, Ind.
- Sat., Aug. 14: Beau Rivage, Biloxi, Miss
Can Christina Aguilera keep up with Lady Gaga?
(AP photo by Chris Pizzello)
Pop singer Christina Aguilera has come out of hiding and released a new song.
The new song titled “Not Myself Tonight” was released on her Web site and some radio stations added it their rotation shortly afterward.
The song is okay, but it’s definitely not going to be a number one hit. It’s not as catchy as other songs that are on the radio.
Aguilera is a talented singer with strong vocal ability. No one doubts her talent. Aguilera has been away from the music scene for a while because she took some time off to give birth to her child and to experience motherhood.
But while she was away, some major things happened in the music industry.
A hurricane by the name of Lady Gaga swooped in to dominate the music scene during the past year-and-a-half.
Gaga also has a good voice, but she stands out because of her edginess, her wild wardrobe and her ability to push the envelope like she did with her controversial video titled “Telephone.”
If Aguilera wants to return to the top, she has to come with something stronger than “Not Myself Tonight.”
She also needs to do something to make herself stand out. Otherwise, the spotlight will continue to be on Gaga and Aguilera will fade into the background.
Aguilera’s new song is posted below. Her new album titled “Bionic” will be in stores June 8.
New movie releases (April 2) Clash of the Titans, Why Did I Get Married Too, The Last Song
New movie releases (April 2)
“Why Did I Get Married Too?” starring Tyler Perry, Janet Jackson, Malik Yoba, Jill Scott, Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Louis Gossett Jr.
“Clash of the Titans” starring Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, Mads Mikkelsen
“The Last Song” starring Miley Cyrus, Greg Kinnear, Bobby Coleman, Liam Hemsworth, Kelly Preston
Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Whoopi Goldberg to star together in Tyler Perry movie
Mariah Carey (AP photo)
Janet Jackson (AP photo)
Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey might be rivals on the music charts, but they will soon be co-stars in director Tyler Perry’s next movie.
Perry announced the cast for his upcoming film titled “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf.”
Yes, the title is lengthy.
The film will star Jackson, Carey, Whoopi Goldberg, Phylicia Rashad, Jurnee Smollett, Kerry Washington, Kimberly Elise and Loretta Divine.
Perry told MTV the movie will be released in late 2010 or early 2011.
The movie is based on a 1975 play that deals with rape, abandonment and abortion.
With the list of high-profile names attached to this film, it will probably do well at the box office.
Billboard Hot 100 (Top 25 Songs)
Rihanna performed at the Kid's Choice Awards. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Billboard Hot 100 (top 25 songs)
- Rude Boy by Rihanna
- Nothin’ On You by B.o.B and Bruno Mars
- Hey, Soul Sister by Train
- Need You Now by Lady Antebellum
- Telephone by Lady Gaga and Beyonce
- Break Your Heart by Taio Cruz and Ludacris
- Imma Be by Black Eyed Peas
- Baby by Justin Bieber and Ludacris
- BedRock by Young Money and Lloyd
- Tik Tok by Ke$ha
- In My Head by Jason Derulo
- Carry Out by Timbaland and Justin Timberlake
- Say Aah by Trey Songz and Fabolous
- Bad Romane by Lady Gaga
- Breakeven by The Script
- Blah Blah Blah by Ke$ha and 3OH!3
- How Low by Ludacris
- All The Right Moves by OneRepublic
- According To You by Orianthi
- Whataya Want From Me by Adam Lambert
- My Chick Bad by Ludacris and Nicki Minaj
- Over by Drake
- Live Like We’re Dyng by Kris Allen
- Sexy Chick by David Guetta and Akon
- When I Look At You by Miley Cyrus
LL Cool J dropped from Sarah Palin’s tv show after he complains
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By Frazier Moore, Associated Press writer via NewsOK.
An upcoming Fox News Channel special hosted by Sarah Palin is titled “Real American Stories.” But rapper-actor LL Cool J says his participation in the show was bogus.
In response, the network has snipped him from the program.
In a Twitter posting late Tuesday, the entertainer wrote that “Fox lifted an old interview I gave in 2008 to someone else & are misrepresenting to the public in order to promote Sarah Palins Show. WOW.”
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Fox News says the episode, which was not available for preview, will feature a Marine Medal of Honor recipient “who gave his life to save his comrades” and a wealthy stockbroker who helps underprivileged students pay for college.
Also listed as part of the show are country singer Toby Keith and former General Electric boss Jack Welch, as well as LL Cool J, who appeared among a number of video clips on the “Real American Stories” Web site Wednesday morning before being removed.
“Contrary to what was reported, LL Cool J was never scheduled to be a guest on ‘Real American Stories’ with Sarah Palin this week,” Rhett Usry, the artist’s spokesman, said in a statement on Wednesday. “The show had planned to use an interview from 2008 that was being repurposed without LL’s permission.
“This statement is not a reflection of any feelings LL has toward Fox News or Ms. Palin, whom he has never met, rather a clarification of what we have seen published in the media.”
Fox News Channel did not respond to numerous calls and e-mails from The Associated Press inquiring about the status of the segment with LL Cool J, who was born James Todd Smith.
But in a statement released to other media outlets, the network said: “‘Real American Stories’ features uplifting tales about overcoming adversity and we believe Mr. Smith’s interview fits that criteria. However, as it appears that Mr. Smith does not want to be associated with a program that could serve as an inspiration to others, we are cutting his interview from the special and wish him the best with his fledgling acting career.”
Credits for the 42-year-old actor include a starring role in the hit CBS freshman series “NCIS: Los Angeles,” as well as several films such as “Last Holiday” and “S.W.A.T.”
It is unclear when or if future editions of “Real American Stories” will appear on Fox News. Thursday’s airing pre-empts “On the Record With Greta Van Susteren.”
Palin’s ongoing relationship with Fox News Channel as a host and news analyst accounts for only part of her television activities. Last week, the TLC cable network announced “Sarah Palin’s Alaska,” an eight-part series about Palin’s home state that is set to start production this summer.
Billboard Top Albums
Billboard Top Albums (week of March 31)
1. My World 2.0 by Justin Bieber (283,000 copies)
2. Still Standing by Monica (184,000 copies)
3. Now That’s What I Call Music vol. 33 by Various Artists (135,000 copies)
4. Need You Now by Lady Antebellum (78,000 copies)
5. My World by Justin Bieber (50,000 copies)
6. Volume Two by She & Him (47,000 copies)
7. Battle of the Sexes by Ludacris – 45,000 copies
8. The Fame by Lady Gaga – 41,000 copies
9. Here I Am by Marvin Sapp – 39,000 copies
10. The E.N.D. by Black Eyed Peas – 34,000 copies
Usher blog day
R&B singer Usher released his new album today (March 30) titled “Raymond v. Raymond.” In recognition of Usher’s album release, I’m posting several Usher-related blogs today.
So, be sure to check back here frequently throughout the day.
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Usher’s television appearances
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To promote his new album “Raymond v. Raymond,” R&B singer Usher is making several television appearances this week.
He will be a mentor on “American Idol” on March 30, and he will perform on the show April 1. Meanwhile, he will appear on Ellen DeGeneres’ show April 1 and “Lopez Tonight” on April 2.
Also, the April 7 episode of “E! True Hollywood Story” will focus on the life and career of Usher.
