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My Daughter Doesn’t Do Drugs! She Would Never Do That! That’s Bobby Brown in a recent interview when asked about his 18-year old daughter. Brown is on a promo tour for his new album The Masterpiece. This is his first album in 13 years, and Bobby clearly doesn’t want to talk about his daughter. Last week, photos surfaced showing Brown’s daughter with Whitney Houston, Bobbi Kristina, doing drugs. Bobbi Kris admitted it was her, but she says she was set up by a former boyfriend who only wanted her for her money. Why is Bobby in denial? It’s probably because many are pointing the finger at him and Whitney for their daughter’s problems.
Mary Harvey has been ordered to shut up! A Texas judge recently ruled that Mary Harvey can no longer talk about her ex-husband Steve Harvey. No more you tube videos, Facebooking, tweeting or MySpace about her ex. The court hearing also proved that Mary wasn’t left destitute and homeless by her ex-husband. In fact, records proved she was getting $40,000 a month, got three houses in a divorce settlement and she voluntarily put her son on a plane sending him to be with his dad. The Harveys are due back in court March 10th. Mary Harvey created a firestorm when she went public with allegations of mistreatment by Steve Harvey. Steve always said the truth will prevail, but a lot of damage has already been done. Why would Mary Harvey go to these great lengths only to be embarrassed in the end because she was lying? Mary Harvey fell into the trap of getting used by other people who had an axe to grind against Steve Harvey. Steve Harvey has been on a roll with his best selling books, TV shows (Family Feud and Steve Harvey Project) and he is happily married to his current wife Marjorie. Check him out on the new issue of Jet magazine. Mary Harvey is going to have to move on with her life and stay away from people who only want to use her for their own agenda.
Sheriff’s detectives are now investigating the reported theft of $192,000 in jewelry and luggage from Jermaine Jackson, reports the AP.
As previously reported, Michael’s Jackson’s older brother reported the theft of watches, rings and other jewelry after returning to Southern California from a vacation in mid-September.
Detectives say so far there are no suspects and no clear leads.
Authorities say Jackson and his wife noticed the items were missing on Sept. 18 and realized that one of the doors of their Calabasas home had been left unlocked.
L.A. Lakers Star Lamar Odom is keeping the Kardashians bankrolled. Odom is married to Khloe, and he just made her mother his new manager. Kris Jenner will get 25 percent of all money earned regarding non-basketball stuff.
The TNT series Southland has been renewed for a third season. The cop drama stars Regina King, and the new season kicks off in January.
Kwame Kilpatrick, the former mayor of Detroit, may wind up back in jail. Kilpatrick violated his probation when he didn’t turn over his tax refunds. Plus, he didn’t pay back a million dollars in restitution. Kilpatrick finds out late May if he’ll have to go back to jail.
In a career spanning over 60 years and working with the top names in the business (Sinatra, Ray Charles, Barbara Streisand and Michael Jackson), Quincy Jones says his greatest achievements are his family, including his seven children and six grandchildren.
The Sex And The City movie opens in theatres May 27th. Yes Carrie and the girls are back! Will Carrie cheat on “Mr. Big?” That’s the big question in this sequel. The movie soundtrack comes out on May 25th and features music from Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson and Erykah Badu.
The new season of VH1’s Behind The Music kicks off this fall featuring Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Lopez, Eve and Usher.
Check out the new issue of Jet magazine. Actor Idris Elba is on the cover.
Is LisaRaye getting married again? Her TV One reality show, The Real McCoy, is a big hit, and she has been spotted wearing a huge ring. After her last disastrous marriage is she willing to try love again, and does this guy have money?
First, there was Saturday Night Live, and now there’s The View. Precious Star Gabby Sidebe will be joining the ladies of The View on May 4th.
The VH1 Hip Hop Honors is set for June 7th. This year’s honorees include Producer Jermaine Dupri, Rapper Master P and “Uncle Luke” himself, Luther Campbell.
Actress Victoria Rowell is back with her latest book Secrets Of A Soap Opera Diva. Rowell is best known for her work on the soap opera The Young And The Restless, where she played “Drucilla.” Will she ever return to the legendary number one daytime show? So far, producers have expressed no interest in bringing back Rowell, but a casting call recently went out for an African American woman to play a character loosely based on “Drucilla.”
Will Smith is returning to the Men In Black franchise, this time in 3-D. The new movie will also reunite him with co-star Tommy Lee Jones and hits theatres May 2011.
Betty White is hosting Saturday Night Live on May 8th. The special musical guest is Jay-Z.
David Hasselhoff is out as judge on America’s Got Talent. His drinking escapades got to be too much for the producers. He is being replaced by Howie Mandel from Deal Or No Deal.
SINBAD’S BIG IRS PROBLEM: Comedian/actor owes over $8 million in taxes! Wow, is Sinbad in really deep doo-doo with the IRS. According to the Detroit News, the Michigan native, owes more than $8.15 million in delinquent federal taxes and the U.S. Attorney General’s office wants his house sold to help satisfy the debt, according to federal court records. On Dec. 10, an assistant U.S. attorney asked a federal judge to foreclose on several tax liens and determine whether the 53-year-old comedian is the true owner of a $1.5 million home in Hidden Hills, Calif. Sinbad, whose real name is Sinbad Adkins, rose to fame on “Star Search” in the 1980s before starring in a string of movies like “Houseguest” and TV shows, really owns the property, the government claims. On Dec. 11, the day after the government filed the case, Sinbad filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy in California, listing between $10 million and $50 million in liabilities and less than $50,000 in assets. That might cause a slight hiccup for the IRS in pursuit of a settlement. The IRS claims Sinbad filed federal income tax returns for years 1998 through 2006 but failed to pay the reported taxes.
Here’s a breakdown of his IRS debt:
* 1998: $2,358,563
* 1999: $1,136,002
* 2000: $1,170,451
* 2001: $953,758
* 2002: $626,045
* 2003: $542,942
* 2004: $612,367
* 2005: $157,934
* 2006: $599,663
Sinbad: Comedian Files for Bankruptcy After Going Broke. It turns out that Sinbad is broke. The comedian declared bankruptcy on December 11th of this year, a day after the IRS came after him for $8.15 million in bad debts. In the court filing, the actor claimed that he has only $50,000 in assets, but $10 – $50 million dollars in liabilities. Sinbad, whose real name is Sinbad Adkins, was a big star during the 1980s and 1990s, starting his career on “Star Search” and starring later in the film “House Guest.” He is 53-years old. The actor’s tax troubles are not uncommon for folks in Hollywood, as many other black celebrities, including the Great Redd Foxx, Wesley Snipes and Joe Louis have been among those who’ve found themselves having problems with the IRS. But tax trouble can also affect the rest of us if we are not careful. Here are some tips to avoid tax problems:
1) Always save money: Your future income may never be as high as you think. Many celebs started off balling and thought that the money would keep flowing. I am sure that Sinbad thought that his personal gravy train would continue long after the movie “House Guest,” but the “House Guest” money probably ran out a long time ago.
2) Be truthful: Don’t lie about your income or deductions. It’s just not worth it and the IRS comes hard for their money.
3) File your return on time and pay on time: Not filing your taxes is a serious offense. Make sure you send something in every year. If you owe a debt, either pay immediately or get a payment arrangement.
4) Respond to IRS claims immediately: The IRS is very powerful, so not responding to them can lead to criminal charges. You don’t want them to be mad at you. We should not judge the celebs who have tax problems, we should learn from them. Be smart, be careful and save your dough. You never know when the government will come knocking.
Major changes are coming to The Real Housewives Of Atlanta. The producers at the Bravo network are ready to show NeNe Leakes and Kim Zolciak the door. The ladies want more money. They feel they have made the show a hit, and now it’s time to get paid. The ladies feel they should be given extra money for hair makeup and clothes, electric bills and airfare. The big wigs at the Bravo network feel the woman can be replaced. They feel they made the women famous and the ladies should be glad they have a job. For the record, the ladies make close to $300,000 per season. Season three could see major changes, and one of them could be the addition of Actress Victoria Rowell. Rowell is best known for her role as “Drucilla” on The Young And The Restless. I also hear Dr. J’s wife Dory is being courted to be on the show. NeNe and Kim feel they are being taken advantage of because the Bravo network has made a lot of money off of their real housewife franchises. There are plans to put the shows in syndication to replace many of the soap operas that are going off the air. The women who appear on these shows will not get any additional money.
The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards take place January 17th on NBC, and the leading nominees include the Lee Daniels’ movie Precious. The movie is up for best picture, best actress (Gabby Sidebe), best supporting actress (Mo’Nique). The Clint Eastwood directed movie, Invictus, is also up for awards including best actor (Morgan Freeman) and best supporting actor (Matt Damon). The Cecil B. DeMille Award will be given to Martin Scorsese. The director is best known for his work with Robert DeNiro in the classic movies Casino, Raging Bull, Goodfellas and Taxi Driver. This year’s Miss Golden Globe will be Mavis Spencer, the daughter of Actress Alfre Woodard and Writer/Producer Roderick Spencer.
Steve Harvey’s new advice/relationship column debuts in the January issue of Essence magazine. Harvey is giving up all the men’s secrets. Look for Harvey to return as host of BET’s Celebration Of Gospel on Sunday January 10th. This issue’s cover features Anika Noni Rose, who is the voice of “Princess Tiana” in the Disney movie, The Princess And The Frog.
Speaking of the Disney movie, The Princess And The Frog is the number one movie in the country. This is Disney’s first African American princess, and the first hand drawn animation in five years. Over the years, all of the animation we have seen is computer generated. Even though there has been some controversy, because the princess is a frog throughout most of the movie, the storyline is great. Disney’s The Princess And The Frog has been nominated for best animated movie by The Golden Globe Awards.
Beyonce has been named Billboard Artist Of The Year. She is also close to signing a deal to do a series of shows in Las Vegas. They are scheduled for the middle of the year.
BEYONCE, SOLANGE TAKING MOM’S DIVORCE HARD: Family friend tells Us Magazine, ‘The kids are sad, but it’s been unraveling for some time.’ Sisters Beyonce and Solange Knowles are said to be devastated by the divorce of their parents Tina and Mathew Knowles following 29 years of marriage. “It’s a rough time for the family — especially over the holidays,” Usmagazine.com quotes of a source close to the family. “The kids are sad, but it’s been unraveling for some time.” News broke Friday that Tina Knowles filed the papers on Nov. 11 in Houston. While infidelity reports have surfaced, the source claims the divorce “really wasn’t about affairs.” Instead, Tina, 55, and Mathew, 58, simply “drifted apart” and led “busy, separate lives. They will try to make it cordial. They put their kids first, and will still be around each other.” The estranged couple also has a grandchild – Solange’s four-year old son, Daniel.
Actress Nia Long is on the cover of the new issue of Jet magazine. She’s talking about being 40 and fabulous.
Della Reese is returning to TV in the ABC show Hallelujah from Desperate Housewives Creator Marc Cherry. Reese’s last show was the CBS hit Touched By An Angel.
Former Prince protégé Vanity has written a tell all book. Vanity is now an evangelist, and she goes by her birth name Denise Matthews. The book, Blame It On Vanity: Hollywood, Hell and Heaven, talks about her life in Hollywood, the music business and her battle with kidney disease.
Shirley Strawberry, the co-host of The Steve Harvey Morning Show, is telling all in her new book The Strawberry Letter: Real Talk, Real Advice Because Bitterness Is Not Sexy. The book features the best of the Strawberry letters along with her advice and what it’s like working with Steve Harvey.
Tyra Banks is dropping her last name. The host of America’s Next Top Model just wants to be known as “Tyra.” Tyra is embarking on some new business ventures and recently enrolled at Harvard to take some classes.
Look for Record Executive L.A. Reid to join Simon Cowell’s talent show The X-Factor. Reid will be one of four judges. Reid was recently the head of Def Jam Records, and years ago he started his career with Babyface in the group The Deele. I hear Paula Abdul may be next in line to join Cowell. The X-Factor debuts on FOX in the fall.
Taraji P. Henson has signed on to star in the new CBS drama Person Of Interest. The show is being produced by J.J. Abrams, who brought us NBC’s Undercovers with Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Boris Kodjoe and the ABC show Lost.
Rihanna is the cover girl for the new issue of Vogue, and she looks amazing. The 23-year old pop sensation says she feels comfortable for the first time in her life about her body. Rihanna also talks about her first movie Battleship.
Get ready for the second season of LisaRaye: The Real McCoy. LisaRaye, 43, is dating Music Mogul Devyne Stephens. The new season will focus on her life, her family and new TV show. The second season kicks off April 9th on TV One.
Jill Scott has a new label home. She is now signed to Warner Bros. Records. Her new album, The Light Of The Sun, will be released later this year.