Monthly Archives: February 2009

NEWS BIT: FILMMAKER WANTS BEYONCE TO PLAY ANGELA DAVIS IN MOVIE

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Director Rachid Bouchareb, is setting up a movie on the early life of legendary civil rights activist Angela Davis (read about her life) and in a recent interview with THR, he said he wants Beyonce to play the leading role:

“I want Beyonce Knowles to play Angela Davis,” he said. “It’s a great dramatic role for her.” [SOURCE]

Bouchareb, who will produce the movie through his French production company, plans to shoot in summer 2010 with a budget in the region of $20 – $30 million.

Posted in NEWS/STORIES

MINI ROUNDUP: WRIGLEY GUM SUSPENDS CHRIS’ DOUBLEMINT AD SPOT / UPDATE ON TAMEKA FOSTER-RAYMOND

After the media blitz that ensued after he was charged with one count felony criminal threats against his Rihanna on Sunday night, Chris Brown has another thing to worry about, his endorsement deals.

Wrigley gum has now suspended all advertisements featuring the R&B star, including the popular commercial that even played during the telecast of the 51st Grammy Awards.

A company spokesperson tells Us Weekly:

“Wrigley is concerned by the serious allegations made against Chris Brown. We believe Mr. Brown should be afforded the same due process as any citizen. However, we have made the decision to suspend the current advertising featuring Brown and any related marketing communications until the matter is resolved.”

Our good friends over at WOOOHA.COM posted that Brown also endorses a dance video game called U-Dance and has a partnership with the New Era hat company. Not to mention, a rising acting career. As we all know, this isn’t going to turn out pretty.

Here is an update on the Tameka Foster-Raymond medical scare from this past weekend in Brazil. Word is Raymond, 37, is now is stable condition after the medical incident.

Representatives for Usher Raymond, said Monday:

“Tameka Raymond is in stable condition after suffering complications from routine surgery in Brazil. Her husband Usher is with her at the hospital,” the rep added. “No further details will be released, and the family requests privacy at this difficult time.”

On Saturday night, Usher canceled his performance at the Recording Academy and Clive Davis’s pre-Grammy Gala. Davis told partygoers the singer had to bow out due to a “serious injury in the family.”

Posted in CHRIS BROWN & RIHANNA UPDATES, ROUND UP

RANDOM PICS: TEAIRRA MARI / CIARA / MYA / WILL SMITH / THANDIE

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Recording artist Teairra Mari prepares for her performance backstage at RnB Live Hosted By Akon And Konlive at The Key Club on Monday in Hollywood, California. The singer performed her new song, “Hunt 4 U” off of her upcoming sophomore album, At That Point.

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ciara & enrique perform in hawaii.

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Spanish pop singer Enrique Iglesias and Ciara performed during halftime at the 2009 NFL Pro Bowl (view performance video here) at Aloha Stadium on Sunday in Honolulu, Hawaii. The two who have collaborated on his newest single ‘Takin Back My Love’.

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Posted in RANDOM PICS

CANDIDS: JAY-Z / KANYE / SOLANGE / LISARAYE / RAVEN / GINUWINE / T.I. / KIM & REGGIE / QUEEN

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Jay-Z is seen leaving Katsuya restaurant in Hollywood early Monday morning stopping to sign an autograph for a fan.

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Kanye West leaves Katsuya in West Hollywood. The rapper had been at the popular sushi restaurant for Jay-Z’s post Grammys party.

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Posted in CANDIDS, SPOTTED