Feb
28
2009

Chris Brown was all smiles as he and Rihanna reunited for a weekend of fun in the sun at a beach front home in Miami. The reunion happened just three weeks after the r&b entertainer was arrested and charged with assaulting the sexy singer on a Los Angeles street just hours before both were scheduled to perform at the Grammy Awards.
Both Brown and Rihanna have maintained a low profile since the incident, but each released a statement to the press. Brown’s statement was one of apology, while Rihanna’s was more in the tone of healing. But rumors began circulating about a possible reunion just days after the assault, when Brown telephoned the hip-hop princess for her birthday.
Critics are pointing fingers at Sean “Diddy” Combs for aiding the reunion by offering his Miami Beach home as a private getaway for the couple. But Rihanna’s father is also said to support his daughter’s decision to talk things out with Brown.
“I support my daughter with whatever road she takes,” said Ronald Fenty. “I’m behind her win or lose. I will be supportive.”
Others are dead set against a reunion. Bloggers have been voicing concern that a few trips to anger management classes hasn’t cured Brown of his issues. Some fear that the classes, which he began attending las week, are just a ruse for his upcoming court appearance.
But others are more supportive.
“They care for each other,” says a source close to the couple. “While Chris is reflective and saddened about what happened, he is really happy to be with the woman he loves.”
Feb
27
2009

The new season of Donald Trump’s “Celebrity Apprentice” kicks off March 1, with what mat the most eccentric and controversial cast to date. Trump has Trump has succeeded in lining up one of the most diverse lists of celebrity candidates for season 2, including comedians Joan Rivers, Andrew Dice Clay, and Tom Green, as well as former NBA star Dennis Rodman, and r&b singers Brian McKnight and Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins.
Country singer Clint Black will also be appearing, as will Playboy Playmate Brande Rodrick, and professional golfer, Natalie Gublis. The rest of the celebrity line-up includes poker champion Annie Duke, “Deal or No Deal” model Claudia Jordan, Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL star Hershel Walker, reality TV star Khloe Kardashian, former Olympic gold medalist and figure skating champion Scott Hamilton, TV host and daughter of Joan Rivers, Melissa Rivers, and “Monster Garage” star Jesse James.
Feb
26
2009

Celebrity supermodel Gisele Bundchen and her equally famous boyfriend, NFL quarterback Tom Brady, finally tied the knot Thursday in an intimate ceremony attended only by a few close friends and family members. The Brazillian bombshell had hinted about possible wedding plans for weeks, but never released specific details to the media.
Rumors have circulated for months about the pending nuptials, and at one point, there was spculation that the two had already wed. And though the marriage itself was of little surprise, the timing of the event was. Some believe that a summer date may have been moved up after the similarly quickie marriage of Bundchen’s friend and countrywoman, model Adriana Lima, to NBA star Marko Jaric on Valentine’s Day.
The wedding was held at held at the Santa Monica Catholic Church in Santa Monica, and the couple hosted a small gathering at their Brentwood home following the ceremony
Brady’s one and a half year ond son by former girlfriend Bridget Moynahan was also in attendance.
Feb
25
2009

With his court date getting closer and investigators working hard to build a felony case against him, Chris Brown has entered anger management classes in Glendale, CA at the suggestion of his newly hired publicist, Michael Sitrick.
But that’s not the only news surrounding Chris Brown and Rihanna. Rumors began circulating earlier this week that the r&b princess may be pregnant with Brown’s baby. According to the upcoming issue of Star magazine, Rihanna had confided to friends that she might be pregnant after consulting an ob-gyn at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in los Angeles.
“She was extremely fidgety,” says a witness who spotted the singer at the hospital. “She seemed totally uncomfortable.
But sources say that she never got a chance to relay the news to Brown before their infamous incident.
Feb
24
2009

Beautiful Victoria’s Secret model Adriana Lima admits that she and her boyfriend, NBA star Marko Jaric, secretly wed on Valentines Day. The nuptials took place in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, but the couple say they will also plan a ceremony in either Lima’s home country of Brazil, or Serbia, where Jaric is from.
Lima’s marriage to Jaric trumps the on again, off again wedding rumors circulating fellow Brazillian model Gisele Bundchen, who is enganed to NFL superstar, Tom Brady.
Jaric and Lima became engaged last summer, but had not set a wedding date. The impromptu ceremony has fueled additional rumors that the high profile model might be pregnant. But, Lima isn’t admitting to anything just yet.
“There have been rumors of me pregnant,” she wrote on her MySpace page. “I just cannot say… YET.”
Right now, it seems that she and her new husband are simply adjusting to their new lives together.
Feb
23
2009

It’s become the little film that could. “Slumdog Millionaire”, the feel good love story shot in the slums of Mumbai, won the Oscar for Best Picturre at the 81st Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles. The film, made on a budget of only $15 million, won a total of eight awards on the evening, including best director, best score, best song, editing, sound mixing, cinematography, and writing.
The award for Best Actor in a Leading Role went to Sean Penn for his portrayal of the title character in “Milk”, and after six nominations, Kate Winslet won Best Actress for her role in “The Reader”.
Heath Ledger won the oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Joker in “The Dark Knight”, becoming only the second actor to win an Academy Award posthumously. And Penelope Cruz won Best Actress for “Vicky Christina Barcelona”.
Feb
22
2009

Tyler Perry’s “Madea Goes to Jail” is the big winner of this weekends box office battles, earning an estimated $41.1 million, and far outdistancing his closest competitor, “Taken”, which brought in $11.4 million.
Perry seems to have found a winning formula with his raucous outtakes of dysfunctional characters in otherwise normal families, and his creations are riding high with the success of his two popular TBS series, “House of Payne” and “Meet the Browns”.
This weekends’ haul was the best by far for a Tyler Perry opening. His previous best, “Madea’s Family Reunion”, took in $30 million in it’s opening weekend. And the Tyler Perry franchise continues to grow with several other projects in the works.
But Perry remains humble about his success. In a recent interview with Dr. Phil, he says that much of what he writes comes from life experiences, and he continues to give credit to the talented actors who bring his characters to life.
Feb
20
2009

The photo of a beaten and battered woman resembling r&b singer Rihanna has been making the rounds of Internet blogs and websites after the photo first appeared on the entertainment site, TMZ. The photo shows bruises around the eyes, cheeks, and lips, along with general swelling around the face and neck.
But, the photo has also caused a ruckus within the Los Angeles Police Department. Hours after the photo popped up online, the LAPD began an investigation into who released it. According to a police spokesperson, the photo should be considered evidence, and that the LAPD has not released any photos related to the Chris Brown investigation.
Los Angeles police released a statement that said the photo “has the appearance” of one taken during a domestic violence investigation. The statement also asserts that the release of the photo is a case of serious misconduct, and could result in termination.
Feb
19
2009

Suge Knight then…
It ain’t easy being Suge Knight. Life simply hasn’t been kind to him lately. He’s lost his record company, filed for bankruptcy, got arrested on drug and aggravated assault charges, his girlfriend (who was scheduled to testify against him on the assault charge) has completely disappeared, lost virtually everything in a public auction, and got knocked out cold at a party during the NBA All-Star weekend.
And all of this in just the past few months.
After years of living large riding the creative backs of artists like Tupac, Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg, it looks like the former rap mogul has not only hit hard times, but just plain can’t get no respect. After selling his much maligned Death Row Records in May 2008, Knight has continued to remain in the media for one catastrphe after another.
But apparently, his bullying style has played out like gansta rap. Some guy, who claims to have ties to R&B singer Akon, cold cocked the Sugar Bear, putting the lights out on his might, and possibly any future plans for a comeback.
And for a guy who served as the poster boy for being a bad ass, you’ve got to wonder what was he doing on his?

and Suge Knight now!
Feb
18
2009

Julian Jones and Michael Phelps
Julian Jones is not largely known outside of the secluded world of professional sports. No, he’s hot a professional athlete himself, but he has become the go-to guy for athletes who want protection… from themselves.
Jones, or J.J. as he prefers to be addressed, is a 27 year old babysitter tasked with the responsibility of keeping high profile celebrity atheletes from pulling what’s now known as a “Plaxico Burris”. In other words, he earns his living by making sure that celebrities stay free from trouble while out on the town.
Athletes trust Jones to handle every detail of an evening out, from transportation, to arranging tickets, to members of the entourage. He has worked with such superstars as Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Barry Bonds, Terrelle Owens, and Michael Phelps (who should have hired him on the night of his bong incident).
Jones seems to have developed his niche while working as a personal assistant for Gavin Maloof, owner, with his brother Joe, of the Sacremento Kings and Las Vegas’ Palms Casino Hotel. Though J.J. is still on Maloof’s payrole, and maintains a suite at the Palms, he is pretty much allowed to do his own thing. And he has become so adept at that, that his services are constantly in demand.