TAVIS SMILEY'S MLK CHALLENGE

THE NOMINATIONS ARE IN: PRECIOUS QUEENS BUT NO KING

Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe and Mo'Nique both were nominated for Best Actress and Supporting Actress in a movie, however the film's Director, Lee Daniels was left out. The unveiling took place at the Beverly Hills Hilton, where Justin Timberlake along with John Krasinski and Diane Kruger made the official announcements.
Gabby will be up against, Emily Blunt ( The Young Victoria), Sandra Bullock (The Blind Side), Carey Mulligan (An Education) and Helen Mirren (The Last Station) as a nominee for best actress in a motion picture (drama). Mo’Nique will compete against Julianne Moore (A Single Man), Anna Kendrick (Up in the Air) Vera Farmiga (Up in the Air) and Penelope Cruz (Nine).
But no nod for Lee Daniels. How can that be when his movie is up for "Best Picture?"
Precious will be competing in the Best Picture-drama category with James Cameron's (Avatar), Kathryn Bigelow's (The Hurt Locker), Jason Reitman's (Up In The Air) and Quentin Tarantino's (Inglorious Basterds).

We call FOUL!!!!

A BOXER AND A BABY

  
Mike Tyson and his beautiful daughter Milan Tyson and his wife Lakiha Spice were spotted at the Spike TV's 7th Annual Video Game Awards at the Nokia Event Deck at LA Live.  

 

MO'NIQUE'S FABULOUS SHOOT

Mo'Nique is ready baby! (in my best Mo's voice). The multi-talented, multi-titled Mo'Nique Hicks is ready for her close up and maybe even OSCAR, definitely GOLDEN GLOBE!
This "Charm City" native recently posed for famed ATL photographer Derek Blanks for some of his signature FRAMES.
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RED CARPET HOLIDAY PARTY: A LAKER, A TIGRESS AND A WOOD

Philanthropist, Simine Hashemizdeh and Los Angeles Laker, D.J. Mbenga threw a Holiday Red Carpet Event to benefit the Mbenga Foundation, The Amanda Foundation and the Phoenix House. Peep who was on the carpet...

Alleged Mistress #2 - Jaimee Grubbs spoke exclusively with Hollywood Glitz about how she's handling the paparazzi and her Xmas plans without Tiger (not exactly).  
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ANOTHER TIGER MISTRESS KISSES AND TELL

Alleged mistress #3 tells her story to Dateline. Move over Jaimee Grubbs, it's Jamie Junger's turn in the spotlight.

TIGER WOOD'S ALLEGED MISTRESS JAIMEE GRUBBS TALKS CHRISTMAS PLANS

Tiger Wood's alleged mistress #2 was seen on a Christmas Red Carpet charity event hosted by American Idol Judge Kara DioGuardi and supported by the Mbenga foundation founded by LA Laker, D.J. Mbenga.
The San Diego native was all smiles as the paparazzi scaled the walls to get an exclusive pic of the "voicemail" vixen who exposed Tiger's dirty little secrets.
We weren't allowed to ask any "Tigergate" questions, so we ask about her upcoming Christmas plans.
Check out what she said.

REALITY STARS INVADE CSI:NY

"Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star Kim Kardashian and "True Beauty" host Vanessa Minnillo will appear on the CBS show, CSI:NY next Wednesday. Can they act? You tell us!

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WILLOW HAS A NEW HAIRCUT

The Smith's (Will and Jada Pinkett) were in Norway to host a concert celebrating President Obama's Nobel Peace award, featuring Wyclef Jean and Natasha Bedingfield, that will air in the US in early 2010.
Daughter, Willow who rocked a new "Rihanna" style haircut and son Jaden, who is starring in a new movie, "Kung Fu Kid" coming out in July came along and made it a family affair.

WILL AND JADA STILL GOT THAT "SEXY FIRE"

WILL AND JADA PINKETT SMITH INTERVIEW OBAMA

BALLIN' AROUND ON THANKSGIVING

MICHAEL JACKSON'S SON, Prince was VIDEOTAPED playing basketball with Randy and Jermaine's kids in their PALM'S hotel suite. Yes, Hotel Suite equipped with basketball court.

MAGIC JOHNSON PROMOTES NEW BOOK IN NY

Earvin "Magic" Johnson promotes "When the Game Was Ours" at the NBA Store today in New York.  

The new book takes readers behind the scenes and reveals for the first time the behind the scenes of Johnson and Larry Bird's rivalry and how they became lifelong friends. "When the Game Was Ours" offers a look at the lives and the legendary careers of two iconic players who changed the game forever.

USHER'S PROMO FOR NEW ALBUM: RAYMOND VS RAYMOND

If his leaked songs are any indication to how the new album will sound - we say it's on it's way to becoming another platinum success for the RnB crooner.
Check out his new album cover.

FORMER B2K MEMBER RAZ B RELEASES NEW SONG AND VIDEO

What do you think of his newest efforts?

NEW MUSIC: SADE (Soldier of Love)

WELCOME BACK SADE!
Sade releases her first single from her new anticipated album “Soldier of Love”. The new album will be released in February 2010.

CELEBS ATTEND EVENT IN NY

Celebs attend the launch of VEVO, the world's premiere destination for premium music video and entertainment at Skylight Studio in New York City.
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ICE CUBE SWITCHES AGENCIES

Actor, Producer, Rapper, Ice Cube has ditched WME and signed with UTA over the weekend. The $10 million dollar a picture actor is being repped by his former agents Ramses IsHak and Michael Sheresky, who also joined UTA earlier in the year, Also signing with UTA is the actor-director-writer-producer’s production company Cube Vision, which is run by Cube’s producing partner, MattAlvarez.

Ice Cube and Matt are in post production on the comedy, "Lottery Ticket" which stars Bow Wow and also developing the comedy Ride Along for New Line.
Cube Vision additionally just started production on the TV series “Are We There Yet?,” based on Cube’s hit film of the same name, which the duo is producing with a substantial series commitment from TBS.

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MORE BOMBSHELLS FOR CHEETAH WOODS

According to Radaronline, Tiger Woods' wife (Elin Nordegren) has moved out of the $2.6 million home they share with their 2 kids. An alleged source confirms that Elin is living in another home nearby.
Every since the National Enquirer got the scoop that Tiger was having an extramarital affair with Rachel Uchitel, women have been dropping the dime on him daily. Every woman that Tiger has looked at - will be telling their story.

First New York bar and restaurant hostess, Rachel Uchitel, then reality/Las Vegas cocktail waitress, Jamiee Grubbs who had a 31-month affair and now aspiring Las Vegas model Jamie Jungers - who had an affair with Tiger that she told the Daily Mirror started in 2004 and lasted for two years. Just nine months after marrying Elin.
Whose got next? Are there more to come? Especially since we are hearing Tiger is paying these ladies off to keep quiet. Maybe he should have paid them off before they started looking to cash in.
Oh this just in -

ROBERT DOWNEY JR CEMENTS HIS EXISTENCE

The "Iron Man" and "Sherlock Holmes" star Robert Downey, Jr. is the latest celeb to be memorialized at Grauman's Chinese Theatre. The A-list actor joked around as he cemented his Hand and Foot Prints. His wife and mother were by his side for this Hollywood honor. 
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VIVICA’S COUGAR CRUNCH SHAKE

Hollywood’s fiercest cougar Vivica A. Fox has joined the Millions of Milkshakes’ roster of celebs to create her own shake - Vivica’s Cougar Crunch. Vivica unveiled her customized milkshake in West Hollywood today.

Vivica's shake is a reflection of her healthy lifestyle.

“I’m thrilled to partner with Millions of Milkshakes and present the world with my very own Cougar Crunch,” says Fox.

The main ingredients of the Vivica’s Cougar Crunch include raspberries, blueberries, non-fat frozen yogurt and a crunchy granola topping.

“I wanted to create a shake that was sweet enough for my fans to enjoy, but also healthy enough for my fellow cougars to maintain their sleek physiques.”

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CHRIS BROWN'S GRAFITTI TRAILER

Check out Chris' Grafitti Trailer! Chris also left his fans a message.

RIHANNA IS NO DEVIL WORSHIPER

Rihanna recently did an interview with Big Boy's Neighborhood on the radio in LA and was asked if she could turn off one famous person with a remote control - who would it be?
Check out her response. We definitely agree with one name!

CHRIS BROWN: A CHANGED MAN

Chris Brown sat down with GMA correspondent Robin Roberts on 20/20 and refuted Rihanna's claims that she had not heard his (plea) for forgiveness song, "Changed Man."
"She's heard the song...I played the song for her ... the day I did it...a month after the situation,” Brown told Roberts. "I’m not trying to call her any liar or anything like that. But I played the song for her when I first wrote it. And she cried.”

KIMORA, DJIMON + KIDS FAMILY PORTRAIT FOR PAGE SIX

Check out the behind the scenes footage of fabulous one and her family. Kimora opens up to Page Six about her life with her growing family.

BEYONCE GREATEST ENTERTAINER WITH 10 GRAMMY NOMS

Beyonce leads in Grammy nominations. The Entertainer of the Decade received 10 Grammy Award nominations on Wednesday when the nominees were unveiled at Club Nokia in Los Angeles as part of a prime-time CBS special. Bey is closely followed by teen country sensation Taylor Swift with eight, and both will compete for coveted album of the year.Hip-hop band Black Eyed Peas, R&B singer Maxwell -- making a return to the music business after an eight-year absence -- and rapper Kanye West each earned six nods. It was the second year in a row that the Recording Academy revealed a handful of its 109 nominees during a televised concert; in the past, they had been announced during a morning news conference.

JETSETTERS: JANET JACKSON + RIHANNA DEPART LAX

Janet, 43,  departs at LAX. The famed star is working on a new album and starring in Tyler Perry's sequel, "Why Did I Get Married Too".
She recently revealed that her realization of her brother's passing hit her at this year's MTV Video Music Awards in September, when she saw a tribute picture of him.
Janet said she had avoided anything that could remind her of Michael, after he suddenly passed away on June 25.

"It hit me before I was about to do the performance, and it hit me when we were in rehearsal."There was a huge image of him on this screen, and I started to cry. I had to step away."

 She added:

 "You know, a day doesn't go by where you don't think about him. It's always there, in every sense.  But it will get better. It's not easy, but I know with time it will get easier. But it will never be easy. It's my brother."

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CANDIDS: NAOMI IN MIAMI, JESSICA IN NY + THE ODOMS IN LA

Supermodel Naomi Campbell and her supercute boyfriend Vladislav Doronin are having a good time in Miami. The couple were spotted hanging out with friends and sharing a few laughs. It's always nice to see Naomi smile. She looks fabulous and those legs...!
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RED CARPET: BRITTANY MURPHY

A noticeably thin Brittany Murphy attended her screening of "Across the Hall" in Beverly Hills.
The 32-year-old was recently photographed at LAX with her screenwriter hubby, Simon Monjack, in some serious lip lock'd PDA with their dog.
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BRANGELINA CELEBRATE WITH CLOONEY

Photogs caught Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie leaving La Dolce Vita Restaurant in Beverly Hills. The jetsetting couple met up with Brad's pal George Clooney. Clooney celebrated his LA premiere of his critically acclaimed new movie "Up in the Air" with his mom and girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis.
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PRECIOUS LEAD IN SPIRIT NOMINATIONS

The urban drama "Precious" earns five nominations for the Indie Spirit Awards that honor independent film. The picture Best Actress nom for Gabourey Sidibe and Best Supporting Actress, Mo'Nique Hicks.

LAX CANDIDS: A BOXER, AN IRISH AND A VAMPIRE:

Boxing Queen, Laila Ali, daughter of legendary Muhammad Ali arrives at LAX airport with her husband Curtis Conway and their little son Curtis Muhammad Conway Jr.
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UGLY BETTY MOVES AGAIN!

ABC is finally moving Ugly Betty from Friday nights to Wednesdays at 10PM starting on January 6. Betty suffered in ratings since moving to Friday and the stars of the show were not happy campers sources say.
The show will join the Wednesday night comedy lineup which includes hit shows Modern Family, The Middle and Cougar Town.
The money reality show, Shark Tank will fill the Betty void on Fridays at 9PM beginning on January 8. 

FANTASIA IS FOR REAL

Fantasia Barrino looks absolutely stunning at the Soul Train Music Awards . She's been working out and gearing up for her new reality TV show - Fantasia For Real that will debut on VH-1 for 6 episodes starting January 11, 2010.

COVER GIRL AT 60

Despite Hollywood's best efforts to push the new, young and hot actors and actress to it's audiences, Actress, Meryl Streep defies the laws of the LAND. At age 60, Streep is starring in a new romantic comedy, opposite Alec Baldwin "It’s Complicated, a Christmas release featuring a love triangle between Streep, Baldwin, and co star, Steve Martin.
The brilliant actress recently sat down for an interview with Vanity Fair.
"I’m 60, and I’m playing the romantic lead in romantic comedies!” Streep says to Bennetts. “Bette Davis is rolling over in her grave.”
Check out a few portrait slides shot by Brigitte Lacombe's over the years and her in depth interview.

A CLINTON SUMMER WEDDING

Chelsea Clinton is getting married. The former President's daughter is set to marry boyfriend Marc Mezinsky, son of two former congress members.
The couple sent out an email breaking the news.

"We're sorry for the mass email but we wanted to wish everyone a belated Happy Thanksgiving! We also wanted to share that we are engaged! We didn't get married this past summer despite the stories to the contrary, but we are looking toward next summer and hope you all will be there to celebrate with us. Happy Holidays! Chelsea & Marc."

Congratulations to the couple.