‘Entertainment’ Archives
Mo’Nique Wins Academy Award Best Supporting »
Photo Credit: Rick Rowell/ABC Chocolate City congratulations Monique Imes-Jackson, aka Mo'Nique, 42 year-old as the joins the league with three other outstanding African-American Best Supporting Actresses. Mo'Nique is the 16th African American actress to receive a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, and the 4th [...]
Naomi Campbell Refuses to Turn the Other Cheek »
It appears that the leggy supermodel Naomi Campbell is not familiar with the phrase turning the other cheek. The phrase in the Christian doctrine that refers to responding to an aggressor without violence. The phrase originates from the New Testament, the Gospel of Matthew in the GOOD BOOK during Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Campbell, 39 [...]
Who Need Marijuana When K2 is Legal in Chicago »
I can imagine that most drug users are saying to themselves, why risk getting caught with illegal possession of marijuana when K2 is easily and legally available in most Chicago's food and liquor stores. K2, a “fake weed” and a marijuana look alike is a synthetic substance that is starting to show up around the Chicagoland area. [...]
Lil Wayne Diamonds on Teeth Postponed His Jail Time »
Today, Lil Wayne was expected to begin serving his one-year sentence at Rikers Island Prison on weapons-possession charge, but his sentencing was postponed until March 2, to take care of some dental related issues. Rikers Island is New York City's main jail complex. The island is named after Abraham Rycken. His descendants owned Rikers [...]
An Interview With T’Keyah Crystal Keymáh »
By Charles S. Mombo Raised on the South Side of Chicago by her grandparents and great grandmother, T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh (pronounced Ta-Kee-ah Kristle Kee-Mah), is her name personified: a prism of energy and vision. From age three she sang, danced and recited original poems and stories. She wrote her first play and her first song in [...]
The Impact of Tiger Woods Endorsement on Consumers »
By Charles S. Mombo Marital infidelity will always lead to a loss-loss situation. Victor Stango and Christopher Knittel, two University of California, Davis, professors recently found from research that losses to businesses and shareholders due to the trigger-down effect of Tiger Woods' infidelity and his subsequent let-go by advertisers can [...]
What is Wrong With This Damn Katt? »
On November 8th, the Comedian Katt Williams was arrested on charges of allegedly stealing $3,555 in jewelry and collectible coins. After posting $41,150 bond in Coweta County, Georgia, he was released. On November 10th, Williams was reportedly re-arrested on a bond payment related issue. A little less than a month after being charged with [...]
Pleasure P leads Google’s Today’s Hot Trends »
As a daily routine, I browse Google’s USA “Today’s Hot Trends,” to see what people in the United States and the world are searching for on a daily basis. Basically, With Google Trends, one can compare the world’s interest in his favorite topics. So, how does Google’s “Today’s Hot Trends” [...]
Tyler Perry Donates One Million Dollars to NAACP »
Tyler Perry has made history again.The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) announced today that the acclaimed film director has donated one million dollars, marking the largest gift ever given by an individual entertainer. In 2007, he became the first black or African American film producer to own a major [...]
Secrets and lies in relationships: Is it ever okay to »
“Communication is critical in relationships, but the only thing worse than a lack of communication is secrets and lies between you.”—Rhonda McKnight, author of the novel, Secrets and Lies I’ve always been blessed with nice skin, so whenever I have a pimple on my face it’s a major intrusion. I hate that toxic, [...]
An Interview with RENT’s Actress, N.K Gutierrez »
By: Charles Mombo Despite her busy schedule between practices and managing her Bridal Stylist business, N.K Gutierrez found the time to meet and have a cup of coffee with me at Caribou Coffee shop in Oak Park, Illinois – a suburb of Chicago. We talked about RENT and her other aspirations. Find out what’s in store for this beautiful, [...]
Lil Wayne to have an address change for criminal gun »
Grammy Award-winning artist Dwayne Carter, also known as Lil Wayne is expected to serve a year in prison for gun possession. Documents obtained from the Manhattan District Attorney's office indicated the hip-hop artist pleaded guilty on Thursday to attempted criminal possession of a weapon. Mr. Carter’s [...]
A Kardashian Doctrine for Black Men? »
Unless you've had your head in the sand you might have heard about the Bush Doctrine. (more...)
Ashley Jewell, Fiance of Housewives Kandi Burruss is »
Atlanta’s Channel 2, WSBTV.com is reporting that an arrest was made in the murdered of Ashley A.J. Jewell. Ashley was the fiancé of Kandi Burruss, the newest cast member of the hit reality show “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” Jewell also appeared regularly on the show. (more...)
President Obama: Kanye West is a Jackass »
President Barack Obama’s candid and off the record conversation with CNBC's reporter John Harwood was tweet by an ABC reporter who overheard the conversation between the president and Harwood and did not realize it was considered off the record. (more...)
Kayne West Stroke’s His Big Ego Again »
I have always had a great admiration and respect for Kayne West. He is very talented in what he does. When Kayne initially started to make a name for himself, he did not lack talent, but it was his work ethics that accelerated him to the top. People that had worked with him, speak of his commitment and dedication to his outstanding craftsmanship [...]
Bow Wow Kisses Supermodel Tyra Banks »
Appearing on The Tyra Banks Show, actor and former rapper Bow Wow is seen kissing supermodel Tyra Banks. (more...)
DJ AM is dead of an apparent drug overdose »
Adam Goldstein, 36-year-old, affectionately know as DJ AM was found dead in his Manhattan apartment of an apparent drug overdose. DJ AM's body was found with a crack pipe and unspecified prescription drugs nearby. He was well known for his “mash up” style of spinning the wax. (more...)
Chicago Actor Tanner Faces Prison for Stolen »
Chicago born actor, Antow Tanner, 34 year-old, pleaded guilty yesterday in a Brooklyn court to selling more than a dozen social security numbers for $10,000. According to court documents, he told the judge that he was a middleman in the stolen or dead people social security numbers scheme. (more...)
Dr. Conrad Murray – I have faith the truth will »
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZZjw_JApkg Dr. Conrad Murray, the personal physician of Michael Jackson released a video on YouTube yesterday telling his friends and supporters, "Please don't worry. ... I will be fine," Murray says in a one-minute YouTube clip that went live Tuesday. "I told the truth and I have faith the truth [...]
Jackson Will be Lay to Rest on August 29? »
According to the New York Daily News, Joe Jackson, the father of Michael Jackson informed them that the "King of Pop" will be buried at a Los Angeles cemetery on August 29. (more...)
Rapper Corey Miller aka C-Murder Guilty of Murder »
Rapper Corey Miller, 38 year-old, also known as C-Murder was found guilty on Tuesday of second-degree murder for the shooting a fan, 16 year old, Steve Thomas, during a nightclub fight in 2002. (more...)
Birthday Sex for Chicago Public School? »
The Chicago born rapper, Jeremih Felton, popularly know for his erotic song, “Birthday Sex” has agreed to use “Twitter” to encourage about 70,000 of his Chicago Public Schools (CPS) followers to get back to Sept. 8. (more...)
Is Paula Abdul exit due to gender pay discrepancy? »
Paula Abdul, one of the most level-headed judges on "American Idol" announced Monday on her Twitter page that she will not return to the program. "With sadness in my heart, I've decided not to return to IDOL. I'll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all being a part of a show that I helped from day 1 become an [...]
Naomi Sims, the super supermodel is dead at 61 »
Ms. Sims was born on March 30, 1948, in Oxford, Miss., the third of three daughters of John and Elizabeth Sims. Her father was a porter. Her parents divorced shortly after she was born, and all she knew of her father, she told Ladies’ Home Journal, was “that my mother told me he was an absolute bum.” (more...)
Jeweler to turn Michael Jackson hair into diamond »
During Michael Jackson 1984 Pepsi commercial filming at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, he was seriously injured when his hair caught fire from the pyrotechnics. During that unfortunately incident, executive producer Ralph Cohen scooped up some of his charred hair. (more...)
Chris Brown and Rihanna seen leaving hotel »
Our source at the Trump International Hotel & Tower is confirming that Chris Brown and Rihanna did spent the weekend at the Trump International Hotel & Tower. Hotel record showed that the pair registered and checked into separate rooms on different floors. During the weekend, they spent the days coming and going in separate chauffeured [...]
Why was Dr. Tohme secretly keeping Michael Jackson »
Yesterday, TMZ reported, “Special Administrators of Michael Jackson's estate filed legal papers saying they just recovered $5.5 million in cash from a former financial advisor.” The name of the anonymous financial advisor has become public. The advisor is Dr. Tohme Tohme. (more...)
Nas to pay Kelis $44,000 for spousal and child support »
L.A. Superior Court Judge Louis Meisinger ruled Thursday in favor of Kelis Rogers, 29 year-old, spousal and child support case against her former husband, Nasir Jones, 35 year-old. (more...)
Chris Brown – What I did was unacceptable please »
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4SD6oBvbKY In a two minute video posted on his website, Chris Brown is publicly speaking up for the first time to say he is sorry for assaulting Rihanna earlier this year. (more...)
Mandela’s 46664 Birthday Celebration Concert »
Yesterday, July 18, a steady stream of family members, friends and members of the African National Congress (ANC) gathered at Madiba's house in Houghton, Johannesburg to celebrate the 91st birthday of one of the world's most respected statesman. (more...)
Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri call it quits? »
Rumors circulating through the blogosphere on Friday have once again pushed a member of the Jackson family to the forefront of everyone's minds. This time it is Janet Damita Jo Jackson. Unconfirmed blogosphere chat is hinting after seven years of dating, Janet Jackson, 43 year-old, and Jermaine Dupri, 36 year-old, are headed in [...]
Michael Jackson Song – Take Me To A Place »
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWcgng5-ES4An unreleased song by Michael Jackson entitled A Place With No Name was released by TMZ. It is unknown how they obtained the song. The song is similar to a song by the group America. America's song is entitle A Horse With No Name. America's song was a hit in the 1970's. (more...)
Michael Jackson’s 1984 Pepsi commercial with »
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXtCd1dGQs8&NR=1Us Weekly magazine released a never shown before video that they obtained. Us Weekly did not say where video came from. (more...)
Rihanna – Fashion or a cry for attention »
Either a cry for attention or a decoy to distract from the recent beating by former boyfriend Christ Brown, Rihanna, the R&B singer turned heads as she headed to a July 4th party at Tao in Las Vegas wearing a black dress with half exposed breasts with nipples covered with a pair of perfectly placed sequined pasties over them. (more...)
Why did Michael Jackson remains turned paper white? »
CNN is reporting that a source involved with the investigation into the King of Pop's death said his body was "lily white from head to toe." And another one of their sources revailed that Michael Jackson had "paper-white skin. As white as a white T-shirt." (more...)
We Had Him by Maya Angelou »
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CZK7Vi1Bh4Queen Latifah read an outstanding poem, We Had Him, that was written by Dr. Maya Angelou in tribute to the late Michael Jackson. The poem was read during Jackson's public memorial at the Staples Center in Los Angeles today. (more...)
Rep. King says Michael Jackson was a pervert and child »
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RmneMDZlWQAs his family, friends and fans from all around the world mourn the loss of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, Peter T. King, a Representative from New York lashed out against the coverage of the late Jackson and his tiredness of seeing Jackson "treated like the hero of civilization." [...]
Michael Jackson to be buried in a Promethean Casket »
The Late King of Pop, Michael J. Jackson, will be buried in a $25,000 Promethean casket by the Batesville Casket Company, headquartered in Batesville, Indiana, a small town with strong midwestern values. For more than 100 years, Batesville Casket Company has been a leader in the funeral industry. (more...)
U.S. Drugs Enforcement Agency Joins Jackson Drug »
Sources close to Chocolatecity.cc is confirming that the United States Drugs Enforcement Agency (DEA) investigators are interviewing doctors who prescribed medication to Michael Jackson. After the death of Jackson, the Los Angeles police and officials from the county coroner's office were seen removing bags of prescription drugs and medical [...]
Michael Jackson named Diana Ross as alternate guardian »
Just days after family members said Jackson did not have a will, one suddenly surfaced. Lawyers filed his only known available will on Wednesday in a Los Angeles court. The will, dated July 7, 2002, estimated his estate at that time at more than $500 million., giving his entire estate to a family trust but specifically excluding his former wife [...]
Michael Jackson asked Cherilyn Lee, his nutritionist »
Another person has come forward saying Michael Jackson asked her for pain killer. (more...)
Pictures from Michael Jackson’s last rehearsal »
These pictures of Michael Jackson at rehearsal at the Staples Center in Los Angeles were taken two days before the King of Pop sudden death. Jackson does appear to look great and in good shape in these photos. (more...)
In Memoriam: Michael Jackson »
With shock and grief, stricken Michael Jackson fans from all around the globe are sadden by the untimely and unexpected death of the King of Pop. Jackson, 50 year-old, was rushed to the UCLA Medical Center hospital, approximately a six-minute drive from his Bel-Air home, shortly after noon local time by paramedics for the Los Angeles Fire [...]
Chicago Ain’t That A Bitch »
Ain't That A Bitch is taken from the title song of John Guitar Watson's album. Johnny Guitar Watson's career went back to the early 50's in Houston. He was born February 3, 1935 in Houston, Texas and died May 17, 1996 in Yokohama, Japan. His outstanding musical talents are comparable to those of Jimmy Hendrix, Eric Clapton and B.B. King. He was a [...]
Rapper T.I. new address Forrest City, Arkansas 72335 »
Rapper Clifford Harris, Jr. popularly known as T.I. is expected to have a change of address by midday Tuesday, May 26, 2009. His new address will be in Forrest City, Arkansas, Zip Code 72335 at a minimum security prison. Just in case you plan on calling him, Forrest City, Arkansas is on the CDT (GMT -05) time zone. The temperature on the day of [...]
Rapper Dolla gunned down in Los Angeles »
Despite not knowing about Dolla, it saddens me to hear about another young person getting kill especially while trying to make some positive changes to his life. His killing comes 12 years after rapper, Notorious B.I.G., was shot in Los Angeles. (more...)
Wayman Tisdale, musician and former NBA Star is dead »
Wayman Tisdale, 44-year-old, former NBA star and one of today's baddest jazz musician died on Friday after coping with cancer. Tisdale, died in a Tulsa, Oklahoma, hospital, after having problem breathing. (more...)
Jolie, The Most Beautiful Woman In Whose World? »
By Charles Mombo In a recent Vanity Fair's website poll, Angelina Jolie was selected as the most beautiful woman in the world. According to Vanity Fair website, a whopping 58 percent of their readers picked the mother-of-six as the "Most Beautiful Woman in the World." I do understand where Vanity Fair is coming from by telling us [...]
T.I., aka Clifford Harris, the Rapper Goes to Jail »
T.I., real name is Clifford Harris, the Grammy-award winning artist was sentenced Friday in Atlanta to one year and one day behind bars on federal gun charges. Two years ago, he was arrested and handcuffed after attempting to purchase thousands of dollars worth of unregistered guns and silencers. As a convicted felon due to a 1998 [...]
Michael Jackson: Final Curtain Call »
On Thursday, the King of pop Michael Jackson announced his “last ever” show. Speaking at the British capital’s O2 arena yesterday to confirm a ten-night residency at the venue in July, he said he will perform a series of concerts in London this summer. He referred to the upcoming concerts as his “final curtain [...]
Etta James – At last Beyonce gonna get her ass »
According to an audio posted on TMZ.com, legendary singer Etta James, 71-year-old, who is famous for the song “At Last,” told an audience in Canada last week, “You guys know your president, right?” “You know the one with big ears? Yeah, wait a minute. He ain’t my president.” She then went after [...]
Is LisaRaye McCoy too ghetto? »
In a recent interview with LisaRaye conducted by Essence.com, the question regarding if she is too ghetto resurface again. Below is the Essence question: ESSENCE.COM: Bloggers have often said that you’re too “ghetto” to be a First Lady. How does that make you feel? LISARAYE: I am not and never grew up [...]
Stevie Wonder: Gershwin prize second recipient »
Stevie Wonder (born Stevland Hardaway Judkins on May 13, 1950, name later changed to Stevland Hardaway Morris) will be awarded the Gershwin prize on February 23, 2009. Steven will be only the second recipient to receive the Gershwin prize. The Gershwin Prize, is an award handed out by the U.S. Library of Congress. James Billington of the [...]
Who cares if the Vatican forgives John Lennon »
by: Tolbert Yarkpawolo In 1966 John Lennon told a British newspaper that the Beatles were more famous than Jesus Christ. Although it was an apparent youthful joke, the Vatican did not take it lightly. Lennon also noted at the time that he did not know which would die out first, Christianity or rock and roll. A Vatican newspaper [...]
Def Jam Shakir Stewart Died of an Apparent Suicide »
Shakir Stewart, 34-year-old executive vice president of Def Jam Recordings died on Saturday of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound near Atlanta, police said Sunday. Stewart was found about 4 p.m. Saturday in the bathroom of his house on Lindsey Drive in Marietta, Georgia. Police spokeswoman Cassie Reece said Stewart shot himself with a [...]
Sasha Fierce once known as Beyonce Knowles »
by: http://www.MySashaFierce.com Beyonce Knowles would now like to be known as Sasha Fierce. Sasha Fierce is set to be a double album that, according to Billboard, will reveal two sides to Fierce. The first half will feature mainstream pop songs written by Amanda Ghost, who penned James Blunt's You're Beautiful. The second disc will be [...]
Gov. Palin asked Elisabeth Hasselbeck to campaign with »
Elisabeth Hasselbeck, the Republican party “spokesperson” and the lone conservative panelist on ABC’s daytime talk show “The View,” will introduce Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin at two rallies this weekend in Florida. Gov. Palin is set to campaign in Iowa, Indiana, and Florida this weekend. [...]
Usher expecting baby no.2, wife baby no.5 »
It is being reported by People that R&B singer superstar Usher Raymond, 29-year-old, and his wife Tameka Foster,37-year-old, are expecting their second child together. This will be Foster's fifth child. The couple already has a son, 10-month-old Usher Raymond V, who is nicknamed Cinco ("five" in Spanish) to avoid [...]
Rapper Da Brat gets three years for assault »
Da Brat was assigned a new zip code, Dekalb County Prison, for three years on Friday for assault. The recordings artist was sentenced to three years in Dekalb County prison for hitting a hostess in the head with a rum bottle during an altercation at a suburban Atlanta nightclub last fall. The Chicago native graduated from Kenwood Academy, Hyde [...]
Tyra Banks pays homage by dressing as Michelle Obama »
Tyra Banks covers and is featured in the September 2008 issue of the Harper’s Bazaar Magazine. In this issue Tyra poses as Michelle Obama and talks about how she has been inspired by the future first lady. Tyra also pays homage to Michelle Obama by dressing as the first lady. She and an African-American male model tried to invoke the Obama [...]
Soul Singer Legend Isaac Hayes Dies »
Isaac Hayes, 65, died in Memphis, Tennessee, on Sunday. Relatives found Hayes unconscious in his home next to a still-running treadmill, said Steve Shular, a spokesman for the Shelby County Sheriff's Department. Paramedics attempted to revive him and took him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after 2 p.m., the sheriff's [...]
Bernie Mac, an original king of comedy dies at 50 »
Chicago Comedian Bernie Mac (real name: Bernard Jeffery McCullough), 50-year-old, died early Saturday at the Northwestern Hospital in Chicago from complications due to pneumonia, his publicist told the Chicago Tribune. Just couple of days ago, it was reported that Mac was "responding well to treatment," according to publicist [...]
Obama: Ludacris should be ashame of his lyrics »
Yesterday Senator Obama sharply condemned rapper Ludacris over his new song celebrating the U.S. Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama presidential bid while referring to Hillary Clinton as an "irrelevant bitch." The song, called "Politics: Obama Is Here," was released yesterday. Ludacris, aka Christopher [...]
Rapper DMX raps in court after denying charges »
Rapper DMX raps in court after denying charges The 37-year-old, Rapper DMX, a.k.a (Earl Simmons) appeared in Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix yesterday and pleaded not guilty to a pair of felony theft charges. He also treated reporters to an off-the-cuff rap about bouncing back from adversity. Earl Simmons, was charged with one count of [...]
Jeniel Smith – A Star in the Making »
It has long been debated as to who leaves the more lasting impression, the creative artist or the performing artist. I suspect that Jeniel Smith does not concern herself with that debate simply because she is naturally gifted in both arenas. She sings, and performs in dramas and musicals around the city of Chicago. She is currently working on her [...]
