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The Week of Oct. 15-19 in Entertainment News

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Whew…once again another week of drama, fights, and all of the above in this week of entertainment news.

  1. Well the week started off with a little flavor…that is Flavor Flav who was arrested for allegedly throwing his 39-yr. old fiancé’ to the ground, ripping out her earring, and chasing her teenage son around the house with not one, but two knives. Reports say the argument began with her accusation of Flav being unfaithful. Have ya’ll seen the mugshot? I STILL escapes me how this man continues to attract women and now a fiancé? Whewwwww.
  2. When it comes to any man, his woman, and any other man in his woman’s past that is a sore and tender spot. AND Kanye West proved that in Miami when an eager beaver paparazzi asked him about congratulating Reggie Bush on his baby news since they were all in the same city at the same time. I don’t care how great or not great of a celeb any man is, but the jealousy card ALWAYS gives a nasty reaction when it comes to their women. AND stay tuned…reports are swirling Kanye may propose to Kim on her 32nd bday on today Oct. 21st.
  3. BEYONCE has made another milestone in her career. It was announced that she is locked in to perform for the 47th Super Bowl on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, LA. You know I’ll be tuning in to shake my tail feather with her! Congrats Bey!
  4. Comedian Katt Williams’ name “made the papers” and once again (and unfortunately) in a negative light. Reports say Katt was waving a handgun in an LA nightclub. He was detained but then later arrested hours later with no charges. Katt says it was all a misunderstanding. Either way I need Katt to have a long-hard seat and sabbatical from the “stage” for a good minute to gather himself and get back on track.
  5. Well the questions are looming about Jennifer Hudson and her hottie fiancé, David Otunga. WHEN are they finally tying the knot? She keeps putting the date off, but word is he is ready to make it official and become man & wife. I know Jenn is focused on her career. Is she not ready to settle down though? Note to Jennifer…you mess around too long and then that good man will be up for grabs and there are a plenty women who would love to have him. He was done wrong on VH1’s “I Love New York” reality series. I was hoping in real life he’d get it right with you girl!
  6. Magic Johnson has announced he would like to do a movie based on the life of Soul Train creator Don Cornelius. In addition to this, he is bringing back the groovy Soul Train as a variety show! Soullllllllllllllllll Trainnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn…..
  7. LaToya Jackson (my namesake) is going to be a participant in the all star edition of Donald Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice. The all star show will include Omarosa Manigault, Gary Busey, Claudia Jordan, Dennis Rodman, Lil John, Trace Adkins, Stephen Baldwin, etc. The new season will begin in March.
  8. Also in March Kevin Hart’s show Real Husbands of Hollywood will premiere in March on BET. Reports state that it’s supposed to be a reality comedy/improve show featuring Nick Cannon, Robin Thicke, Boris Kodjoe, Anthony Anderson, etc. Now BET…you have an opportunity to fix your TV show track record. I’m sorry, but I am NOT impressed with their original TV series AND am still mad at how they have managed to screw up one of my favorite shows The Game. Grrrrr

My take…the week of Oct. 8 in Entertainment News

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Welp this has been an interesting week in the world of lifestyle and entertainment news. Honestly to me, most weeks are fairly entertaining!

1) First let’s start off with Bobbi Kristina…………………………………………………………….. It is reported & teased that Bobbi Kris announced her engagement to her “adopted brother,” Nick Gordon, to her family on their new reality show “On Our Own.” I honestly don’t know the real dynamics of this situation, BUT a telling deet in the latest news from their family is that the family wants to revise Bobbi’s inheritance payments. Could her grandmother be concerned about her spending and the company Bobbi is keeping now? Sounds like a valid concern to me.

2. The Nicki Minaj & Mariah Carey feud. According to Mariah Carey’s hubby, Nick Cannon, it was a publicity stunt. I and a co-worker had this discussion about the feud and PR stunts. Is this the only thing American Idol has left to stay relevant in the reality show/talent game? We all know The Voice and X Factor have the game on lock now. However, I do remember the days the pure talent of the contestants was A.I.’s focus and draw. Now is it all about the judges? Let’s get it together A.I.

Moving on….

3. Speaking of American Idol, former A.I. judge Paula Abdul is set to be a guest judge on Dancing with the Stars on October 15. Now THIS is her element and to be honest I’d LOVE to see her have a permanent seat on that judge’s table with Carrie Ann Inaba.

4. Lindsey Lohan and her mother Dina. I just….I mean…. *sigh* All I can say is each family has their own problems, but why is Dina still partying with her child though? Focus Toy… well shoot they don’t need a reality show of their own b/c their family drama plays out almost EVERY week in the news and the law records.

5. The NY Times reported that Yéle, Wyclef Jean’s charity, is in fact turning out to be the fraud some speculated it to be from the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. After a close examination it was discovered that the MILLIONS donated for the victims of the Haiti quake went to staff salaries, “projects” of his brother that never came to fruition, and the list goes on.

6. Martin Lawrence is laying low these days. Reports are that the TV pilot for CBS fell thru and he is going through a divorce now. Sources say he is also going through depression. ***Keep your head up Martin! Your time is coming again! I’m rooting for you! ***

7. I think we are getting to the bottom of the Queen of Soul’s weight loss. Sources say Aretha Franklin had lap band surgery and a breast reduction. Either way do your thing Aretha! Healthy is beautiful! We still love ya!

8. TMZ reported that the law in the great state of Texas raided rapper Nelly’s tour bus where 36 bags of heroin, a gun and 10-plus pounds of marijuana were found. Mind you this is the SAME stop where other celebrity buses have been raided and busted for some of the same offenses…. Willie Nelson, Fiona Apple, Snoop Dogg, etc. (One would think a lesson would be learned…., but I digress….) Nelly says he was unaware any of the above were aboard the bus. Brian Keith Jones, a staff member of Nelly’s, stepped up to the plate and admitted the gun & the drugs were his and he was subsequently arrested. I saw his mugshot and he reminds me of Van Brett Watkins… (Former Carolina Panther Rae Carruth, Cherica Adams case) *I begin to shudder as I think back to that case.*

Celeb Obits …R.I.P. & prayers to their families & loved ones

–Leo O’Brien. Rightful claim to fame: actor (The Last Dragon)

–Alex Karras. Rightful claim to fame: ex NFL-star, football commentator and actor (Webster, Blazing Saddles)

–Gary Collins. Rightful claim to fame: former Miss America Pageant host, actor (The Loveboat, Charlie’s Angels, Fantasy Island, etc.)