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By Antracia Moorings
Flair for Fashion: Singer Macy Gray has decided to jump back into the fashion industry. The artist has revitalized her fashion line for plus-size women called “Humps.” The line will be released next year. Gray put out a similar clothing line in 2008 that didn’t sell very well, but she claims that she has been “re-inspired” since her appearance at the Esprit store in
Paying Up: According to a recent court ruling, it looks like rapper Nas will have to fork over quite a large chunk of change to his soon-to-be ex-wife, Kelis Rogers-Jones. To be more specific, try more than $700,000. An L.A. County Superior Court judge ordered Nas to “immediately” pay Kelis $47,249.42 in back child support and $40,454 in back spousal support. Nas also has to dig deep in his pockets for an additional $10,000/month in spousal support until he pays off the $299,015.50 he owes his former Milkshake Ma. The hip-hop performer has to also break in to his piggy bank to pay 90 percent of Kelis' legal fees, which total $155,787.28, plus $48,549.83 to cover his former mate’s accounting expenses. The couple decided to divorce last April after being married for five years. When the controversial couple’s son, Knight, was born last July, Nas was unfortunately not allowed to witness the birth, but he had to pay for the baby’s nurse, prenatal expenses and medical insurance. Reportedly, Nas was heartbroken.
Free Man: T.I. has been finalizing plans for the release of his latest round of music. The Grammy Award-winning MC announced last month that the title of his August 24 LP will be “King Uncaged.” He also released a promo trailer for an upcoming mixtape he has with DJ Drama and DJ
Briefly: Delroy Lindo will appear in the Fox drama pilot “Ride-Along,” joining Jason Clarke and Jennifer Beals, reports Reuters. The show revolves around Jarek (Clarke), a rogue cowboy cop, and Teresa (Beals),
Finally: Actor Denzel Washington will be taking the lead role in August
Ne-Yo Wants to Integrate Music as New Motown VP
By MESFIN FEKADU Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) _ Ne-Yo has a dream: He believes the record industry is segregated, and has hopes of changing that ...Friday, 03 February 2012
By Willie Ellison
Mike Epps’ career is going strong and the multi-talented double threat’s career is getting stronger and stronger each year. Epps is a double threat in the entert...Thursday, 19 January 2012
By Antracia Moorings
Trial Set for Hudson Family Killer: The trial for the man accused of killing three members of Jennifer Hudson’s family is set to begin this spring in Chicago....Thursday, 02 February 2012
By MARK KENNEDY AP Drama Writer
NEW YORK (AP) _ Mekhi Phifer is not used to being shouted at, but it's part of his Broadway debut.
The 37-year-old actor, best known for the TV series ``ER'' an...Thursday, 19 January 2012
By Antracia Moorings
Sitting Pretty: While her sister Beyonce is welcoming her newborn daughter Blue Ivy into the world, Solange Knowles has her own bundle of joy to celebrate -- a modelin...Thursday, 19 January 2012
By Antracia Moorings
Celebrating Roots: Oprah will be hosting the cast of “Roots” in her Montecito, Calif. home for an intimate reunion. The epic and classic series, which includes Cic...Friday, 13 January 2012
Twentieth Century Fox to Release Epic Action Story Inspired by the Heroic Tuskegee Airmen
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A high-flying action epic inspired by the heroic exploits of the first...Friday, 13 January 2012
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ After 15 years as ``a rank-and-file actor,'' Octavia Spencer is stepping into Hollywood's gilded spotlight.
The 39-year-old actress wa...Thursday, 29 December 2011