January 11, 2012
New Ludacris Album ‘Ludaversal’ Due in May
Ludacris tells Billboard.com that his eighth studio album, “Ludaversal,” is on track for a May release, and that Usher is on board for a collabo. “Usher is one person that I’ve already worked with,” says Ludacris, “and in terms of other artists,…
January 10, 2012
Lennox Hill Hospital Sets the Record Straight on Beyonce Birth
Lenox Hill Hospital Executive Director Frank Danza issued the following statement in response to inaccurate news media reports regarding the presence of Beyonce, Jay-Z and baby Blue the Carter family at the hospital: “Lenox Hill Hospital and its…
January 10, 2012
Nick Cannon Released from Hospital
Good news for Nick Cannon. He’s on the mend and has been released from an LA hospital after dealing with what’s described as “mild kidney failure.” “He is resting and recovering at home and would like to thank everyone who has expressed concern,…
January 10, 2012
Kartel’s lawyer ponders Supreme Court move
Yet another bail application made on behalf of embattled Jamaican entertainer Vybz Kartel was turned down in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday. The entertainer, who has been in custody since last October, had sought bail on…
January 10, 2012
The Devil Inside tops US box office
Low budget horror film The Devil Inside has spirited its way to the top of the North American box office, taking $34.5m (£22.4m) on its opening weekend. It is the tale of a woman investigating exorcisms performed on her mother. Like Paranormal…
January 10, 2012
Nelson Mandela mini-series planned for TV
A mini-series based on the life of Nelson Mandela is in the pipeline, with producers including the former South African president's grandson. Writers attached to the project include Nigel Williams, who wrote the 2005 Helen Mirren mini-series,…
January 9, 2012
Beyonce’s Baby: Ivy Blue or Blue Ivy?
OK, here’s some more fodder for the Beyonce haters out there. It seems a lot of folks on Twitter are getting Bey’s baby’s name twisted. Ivy Blue Carter is trending as baby girl’s moniker, but her name is actually Blue Ivy Carter! Apparently, there…
January 9, 2012
PETA Goes After Dr. Dre Over Furry Headphones
Hit producer/mogul Dr. Dre is in hot water with PETA over a new limited edition run of Beats by Dre headphones. Dre, born Andre Young, has teamed with Oscar De La Renta to release a limited-edition line of Beats by Dre earmuff headphones, that are…
January 9, 2012
Will and Jada Sell their Hawaii Home for $20 Million
Will and Jada Pinkett Smith got out of 2011 with a super nice chunk of cash in their pockets. The couple sold their seven-acre Hawaii vacation home for $20 million. The three-bedroom and three-bathroom home in Kauai was purchased for only $13.5…
January 9, 2012
Stevie, Maya, Spike and Mariah to be Praised at ‘BET Honors’
This year’s BET Honors is going to be a night to remember. Mariah Carey, Dr. Maya Angelou and Stevie Wonder, among others will be recognized and newly engaged diva Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle and Common are confirmed to take the stage. Others…