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October 10, 2012

Promo for Bobbi Kristina’s Reality Show ‘The Houstons: On Our Own’

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Promo for Bobbi Kristina’s Reality Show ‘The Houstons: On Our Own’

Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown‘s daughter Bobbi Kristina and her family have a new reality show coming out, in case you haven’t heard.


The reality show is called The Houstons: On Our Own and premieres on Lifetime on October 24…will you be tuning in?


I discovered the promo for the show (see below) as well as the rundown about the series, so check it out!


The Lifetime series will chronicle those closest to the late Whitney Houston,...

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Published on October 10, 2012 15:10

Actor and NFL Great Alex Karras Dies at 77

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Alex Karras, the NFL great-turned actor who played Mongo in the 1974 film Blazing Saddles and Webster‘s dad George Papadapolis, died this morning after suffering kidney failure, states a family spokesperson.


Karras had been fighting a myriad of illnesses over the past 2 years, including kidney disease, heart disease, stomach cancer and dementia.


Karras was a defensive superstar for the Detroit Lions from 1958 to 1970 before breaking into acting.


Besides Blazing Saddles, Karras also had a starrin...

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Published on October 10, 2012 08:36

October 9, 2012

Rihanna, Nicki Minaj Lead 2012 American Music Awards Nominations

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Rihanna, Nicki Minaj Lead 2012 American Music Awards Nominations

Well, the nominations are in for the upcoming 2012 American Music Awards.


Nominees were announced earlier today and bad girl Rihanna and Pink Friday rapper Nicki Minaj head the pack with 4 nominations each.


Justin Belieber, Drake, Maroon 5, Usher and One Direction all have 3 nominations.


Christina Aguilera is scheduled to perform at the awards ceremony which will air live on ABC November 18.


Winners are determined by fans through onl...

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Published on October 09, 2012 18:22

October 8, 2012

Lady Gaga Vomits 3 TIMES On Stage in Spain and Doesn’t Miss A Step (Video)

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Lady Gaga Vomits 3 TIMES On Stage in Spain and Doesn’t Miss A Step (Video)

Move over Justin Bieber — you have competition and her name is Lady Gaga! Yuck!!


Okay so, you guys probably remember when I recently posted about poor Justin puking live on stage during his concert?


Well, whaddayaknow — Lady Gaga barfed on stage too — it was at her concert in Barcelona Spain, and it was three times! Hmm.


Is this barfing fiasco becoming competitive among our top entertainers today?


Nah, of course not…it happ...

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Published on October 08, 2012 06:45

October 6, 2012

Jay-Z ft. Beyonce ‘Forever Young’ Performance at Brooklyn Barclays Center (VIDEO)

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Jay-Z ft. Beyonce ‘Forever Young’ Performance at Brooklyn Barclays Center (VIDEO)

Singer Beyonce made a surprise appearance and even performed with her husband Jay-Z during his final concert performance at the new Brooklyn Barclays Center in where else? Brooklyn, New York.


Bey surprised a sold out crowd of about 18,000 at the Barclays Center Saturday night (Oct6) hitting the stage to perform Crazy In Love, Diva and Forever Young with J.


The 31-year-old mother of one was dressed in a leathery bla...

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Published on October 06, 2012 21:42

October 5, 2012

New Music: Brandy – ‘Let Me Go’ (Audio)

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Singer Brandy just dropped another new track today called “Let Me Go” from her forthcoming album Two Eleven.


The new 3:18 second track was produced by Bangladesh and written by Sean Garrett and samples Lykke Li’s “Tonight.”


I spotted this at: Rap-Up.com.


The R&B songstress sings about finding a man so good, she can’t let him go. “Love your cocky talk, damn your denims/ Make me wanna act like I just can’t remember/ If mama saw that side of me, she would be on Twitter, saying, ‘You know I didn’t r...

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Published on October 05, 2012 13:04

October 4, 2012

‘GMA’ Anchor Robin Roberts Doing Well After Bone Marrow Transplant

[image error]Robin Roberts Says ‘My Blood Counts Are Great!’

Good news everyone — for all of us Robin Roberts fans!


I love how People put it…Thanksgiving has come six weeks early for Robin Roberts


Yes, Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts was all smiles after her September 20th bone marrow transplant to treat her rare blood disorder, myelodysplastic syndrome.


The 51-year-old Roberts wrote a post on the ABC News blog today with a good report; she delivered a positive update on her medical progress, and e...

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Published on October 04, 2012 11:49

October 3, 2012

Lark Voorhies from TV’s ‘Saved by the Bell’ Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder

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Lark Voorhies from TV’s ‘Saved by the Bell’ Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder

Sad to hear — Bipolar Disorder is a very serious issue and it’s not something to joke about.


Lark Voorhies, the actress who played Lisa Turtle on the late 1980s/90s television sitcomSaved by the Bell, has been diagnosed withbipolar disorder.


According to BlackThespian.com, the mother of the actress, Tricia, revealed to People about her daughter’s depression.


Hope she bounces back from this — more from the story at Black T...

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Published on October 03, 2012 12:06

October 2, 2012

Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey Fussing & Fighting on the ‘American Idol’ Set (Video)

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Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey Fussing & Fighting On the ‘American Idol’ Set (Video)

Somebody better get up outta her face! Sparks went flying on the set of American Idol in Charlotte, North Carolina between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey.


The video was leaked to TMZ by someone (who obviously was) on the set of A.I. when the argument ensued. The mini cat fight appears genuine (especially because there’s a lot of people around) although something inside me says it’s a publicity stunt to drum up rati...

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Published on October 02, 2012 20:44

Lakers Look Fresh for Media Day

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Photo: Lakers Look Fresh for Media Day

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking mighty good. Haters gonna hate, haha.


Yes, my Laker squad is looking good this season — how did your squad turn out?


The Black Mamba Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, Dwight Howard, a youthful-looking Steve Nash and We are the World, We are the Children’s Metta World Peace were spotted for media day at the Toyota Sports Center yesterday in El Segundo, California.


I’m looking forward to this season! Should be fun.


Looks like D-Howard i...

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Published on October 02, 2012 09:31