E3 Gossip

LEGENDARY SINGER LENA HORNE DIES

2010-05-09T23:24:00.000-07:00

The enchanting jazz singer and actress Lena Calhoun Horne died on Sunday, at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, she was 92. Ms. Horne was the first black performer with a major studio contract, and she achieved international success in nightclubs and on records. During the 1940s, she was the first to play the Copacabana nightclub and was one of a few with a Hollywood contract. In 1943, MGM Studios loaned her to 20th Century-Fox to play the role of Selina Rogers in the all-black movie musical "Stormy Weather." Her rendition of the title song became a major hit and her signature piece. The striking beauty with the sultry voice was also a civil rights activist who participated in numerous marches and protest.

Her daughter, Gail Lumet Buckley, survives Ms. Horne.

THE TELEPHONE EFFECT

2010-03-11T23:14:00.000-08:00

Lady Gaga and Beyoncé join forces again for Gaga’s second single, "Telephone" off the second album, The Fame Monster.

The two filmed the video a few of weeks ago in Los Angeles. Jonas Akerlund, who directed Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi” video, includes a cameo from singer/model/actor, Tyrese Gibson.

Beyoncé In February Issue of Allure

2010-01-28T02:16:00.000-08:00

Don't miss Beyoncé's feature and interview in the upcoming February issue of Allure. Beyoncé speaks about family, online games, and her alter-ego Sasha Fierce. The issue hits stands January 26 so make sure to get your copy.

In February, the star will release a new fragrance called Beyoncé Heat, an earthy blend of red vanilla orchid and honey.

CLICK HERE to see the photo shoot

CASSIE WANTS U TO 'KEEP ON LOVIN HER'

2009-04-15T10:59:00.000-07:00

Brand new material from "Tha HAIRKILLA" aka Badboy artist Cassie has leaked onto the net. The Dream-assisted song is titled “Keep On Lovin’ Me.” The track is one of those jams that you might not like at 1st, but after a few listens it will definitely grow on you.

Take a listen to “Keep On Lovin’ Me.”

THE FIRST DOG'S 1ST PHOTOSHOOT

2009-04-15T08:09:00.000-07:00

First Dog Bo made his public debut on the White House South Lawn Tuesday followed by Malia, Sasha and the President. The first family walked the 6 week old black-and-white Portuguese water dog in front of a herd of photographers. Presidential pooch, Baby Bo, already had political connections — he was litter mates with one of Sen. Ted Kennedy's pups!

MYA IS MISS INDEPENDENT

2009-04-15T06:25:00.000-07:00

R&B diva Mýa may be down but she is not out of the music game. The tap dancing, D.C. native was let go by her label Motown last year. Currently, the singer is working on her 6th studio album due this summer and to be released on her own independent label, entitled Planet 9. Mýa has leaked brand new songs titled “Height Of My Love” and “Take It Back”. In spite of the fact that the she doesn't really shine on either track they are still worth a listen. You can listen to Mýa's “Take It Back” and “Height Of My Love” after the jump....

A FAMILY AFFAIR

2009-03-04T01:29:00.000-08:00

Beyoncé and Solange shot promo ads for Samantha Thavasa handbag brand. The two sisters made history by being the first black celebs ever to star in a campaign for the Tokyo company. Plus, Jay-Z covers the latest issue of "Best Life" Magazine while his wife is on the new issue of "Fair Lady" Magazine.

JAZMINE SULLIVAN HAS BIG DREAMS

2009-03-04T00:34:00.000-08:00

Although Jazmine Sullivan just recently released a video for "Lions, Tigers and Bears" from her debut album, Fearless. She manages to deliver another hot video, which happens to be one of my favorites off her album. “Dream Big” is the Philly native's 4th single and features Missy Elliott on the track. Check out the video below.

NOW SEE THIS: JAMIE FOXX

2009-02-27T09:13:00.000-08:00

What do Forest Whitaker, Jake Gyllenhaal, Ron Howard & Samuel L. Jackson have in common? They're all in the new Jamie Foxx video for "Blame It ft. T-Pain"! You can peep the hot new video below and also download it on iTunes

RIHANNA & THE LEAKED PHOTO

2009-02-20T12:39:00.000-08:00

The Web has been buzzing over the shocking photo reportedly of Rihanna. Today is the "Umbrella" singer's 21st birthday, but she has not been seen in public since the alleged attack hours before the Grammy Awards. The Los Angeles Police Department has launched an internal investigation and filed a personnel complaint after a photo leaked late Thursday of what appears to be a bruised Rihanna following the alleged incident with Chris Brown on Grammy weekend. E3 Gossip has chosen not to post the picture, due to the nature of the case.

“The unauthorized release of a domestic-violence photograph immediately generated an internal investigation,” an LAPD spokesman said in statement about the photo, which appeared on TMZ. “The Los Angeles Police Department Media Relations Section began receiving numerous inquiries about the release of a photograph associated with a domestic violence incident that occurred on February 8, 2009, involving entertainer Chris Brown. The Los Angeles Police Department takes seriously its duty to maintain the confidentiality of victims of domestic violence,” the LAPD asserted in the statement. “A violation of this type is considered serious misconduct, with penalties up to and including termination.”

Rihanna's dad is disappointed with the way the Los Angeles police are handling his daughter's domestic violence case.

E3 would like to wish Rihanna a HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY and all the Best!!!

SHAQ POPS & LOCKS WITH JABBAWOCKEEZ

2009-02-15T21:50:00.000-08:00

Shaquille O'Neal steals the All-Star pregame show with his Jabbawockeez imitation. Shaquille O'Neal highlighted the NBA All-Star reserve selections this year by moving past Michael Jordan, Karl Malone and Jerry West into second place in league history with his 15th All-Star appearance. As a small token of his appreciation, he danced with the season one champs of America's Best Dance Crew, Jabbawockeez, during player introductions.

"HARLEM HEIGHTS" TRAILER

2009-02-15T20:43:00.000-08:00

Check out this sneak peek of BET’s new reality series, ‘Harlem Heights.’ Dubbed as a half-hour reality docu-drama, the show highlights the ups and downs of several young, African-American professionals struggling to balance hectic work schedules with complicated social lives. The series is set to premiere Monday, March 2nd at 10pm EST.

3rd ANNUAL TWO KINGS DINNER

2009-02-15T18:43:00.001-08:00

Jay-Z and Lebron James hosted their third annual “Two Kings” dinner And after party at the Phoenician in Scottsdale, AZ on Saturday, February 14th.

The private “power dinner” was sponsored by Sprite Green and was attended by a veritable who’s who in the entertainment and sports industries, including many CEO’s and CMO’s from Fortune 500 companies who are in town for the NBA All-Star Weekend. The after party with music provided by DJ Mick Boogie and DJ Vice included 500 stars and athletes including Kobe Bryant, Chris Tucker, Michael Strahan, Spike Lee, Jesse Jackson, Beyonce, Gabrielle Union, and several others.

CHRIS BROWN BREAKS HIS SILENCE & APOLOGIZES

2009-02-15T18:20:00.000-08:00

Chris Brown has broken his silence about what went down the night before the Grammy's with his girlfriend Rihanna -- and while the singer doesn't go into specifics about the alleged incident, Brown apologized for his responsibility in the argument.
"Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired. I am seeking the counseling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones and I am committed, with God's help, to emerging a better person," Brown said in a written statement. He added, "Much of what has been speculated or reported on blogs and/or reported in the media is wrong. While I would like to be able to talk about this more, until the legal issues are resolved, this is all I can say except that I have not written any messages or made any posts to Facebook, on blogs or any place else. Those posts or writings under my name are frauds."

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THE ESSENCE OF HALLE BERRY

2009-02-12T10:28:00.000-08:00

Academy Award-winning actress, Halle Berry graces the cover of ESSENCE magazine (for the seventh time!) for their annual Hollywood issue. The 42-year-old actress talks about her two greatest loves - partner Gabriel Aubry and her almost one year old daughter, Nahla.
Halle on her baby girl Nahla:
"When I looked at the stick and saw I was pregnant … I was so happy. I thought I knew love before, but I’ve never felt anything like this." Although Halle loves working, it takes a great script to tear her away from Nahla. "A film has to be really special for me to leave the house. I have to love it. I mean really, really love it."

Halle is head over heels in love with Gabriel, whom she's been with for three years:
"I feel more married now than I did in any of my actual marriages. We live the truth of that and that’s more important than a piece of paper." Will it be forever? She doesn't know but says, "All I know is that at this moment, it feels fantastic."

'GOT MILK?' CHRIS BROWN DOESN'T

2009-02-12T10:03:00.000-08:00

Chris Brown has been axed from America's Got Milk? pro-dairy ad campaign, following his arrest on felony criminal threats charges. Just a day after bosses at gum firm Wrigley announced their plans to temporarily pull an ad campaign featuring the R&B star, the singer's 'milk moustache' ads, which were launched at the end of last year, have been canceled.
Dairy Council bosses fear Brown's image won't help them sell products in the wake of his Sunday arrest following a fight with girlfriend Rihanna.
A statement reads, "(We are) taking the allegations against Chris Brown very seriously. We are very proud and protective of the image of the Milk Mustache campaign and the responsible message it sends to teens. Mr. Brown's ad... is scheduled to end this week."
Brown turned himself in to Los Angeles police on Sunday night. He was released from custody after posting $50,000 bail. He will face charges in court on March 5.

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E3 COUPLE ALERT: TARAJI P. HENSON & LAMAR ODUM

2009-02-12T09:38:00.000-08:00

Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson has a new man - she's dating the Los Angeles Lakers power player Lamar Odom, according to new reports. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button actress has been dating the sports star for over a month. The couple attended Russell Simmons' Global Grind Grammy party together this past weekend. A source says, "They're pretty serious about each other."

NICK CANNON TO HOST 'AMERICA'S GOT TALENT'

2009-02-12T09:27:00.000-08:00

America's got Nick Cannon as the new host of "America's Got Talent," says NBC. The 28 year old musician, comedian, actor and producer will preside over the network's talent competition series when it returns for a fourth season this summer. The musician, comedian, actor and producer will preside over the network's talent competition series when it returns for a fourth season this summer. Cannon takes over from former "America's Got Talent" host Jerry Springer. Sharon Osbourne, Piers Morgan and David Hasselhoff will remain as celebrity judges on the show.

MS. MILIAN DOES KING MAGAZINE

2009-02-12T08:53:00.000-08:00

Check out Christina Milian on the cover of KING Magazine's 50th issues. You can pick up the issue when it hits newsstands on February 24th.

NOW SEE THIS

2009-02-12T08:24:00.000-08:00

Here is the new video for Rockin’ That Thang, the second single off The-Dream’s forthcoming sophomore album Love vs. Money. Peep it below:

The accomplished new Grammy Award winner, Jennifer Hudson, is back with a new video If This Isn’t Love, off her self-titled album debut. Watch the video after the jump:

CHRIS BROWN LOSES WRIGLEY'S GUM ENDORSEMENT

2009-02-09T23:56:00.000-08:00

Due to the current allegations concerning Chris Brown and Rihanna Wrigley's has chosen not to be associated with Brown's tarnished image. “Wrigley is concerned by the serious allegations made against Chris Brown,” the company said in a statement. “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.”

TYLER PERRY TO FILM 'WHY DID I GET MARRIED' SEQUEL

2009-02-09T04:26:00.000-08:00

'Why Did I Get Married?', the big screen adaptation of Perry's stage play about the trials of marriage, is considered to be Tyler Perry's best work to date is one of the many reasons why Perry plans to do a sequel tentatively titled 'Why Did I Get Married too?' The new movie would be a follow-up with hopes for the return of original cast members, which includes Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, Tasha Smith, Sharon Leal, Malik Yoba, Richard T. Jones and Michael Jai White. Perry, who is still in the process of writing the film, revealed why he chose to do a sequel to the film stating that "Because there is so much I want to say. There's not another film that I have written that I felt like there's more to say; and there's more say in 'Why Did I Get Married Too.'" Perry further explained saying "It will be the same cast. Everybody... it's going to be great."

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LIL' KIM JOINS 'DANCING W/ THE STARS'

2009-02-09T03:33:00.000-08:00

Looks like the Queen B should have no problems appearing on national tv wearing skimpy clothes and funny costumes. The New York rapper is the newest contestant on ABC's "Dancing With The Stars" and will be vying for the mirror-ball trophy in Cycle 8. The new series begins on ABC on March 9th.
Do you think she the moves to win it all?

NOW SEE THIS

2009-02-09T03:13:00.000-08:00

Plies busts out his latest video for “Want It, Need It” featuring Ashanti. The video was co-directed by Yolanda Gerald and Plies and shot in Atlanta.

USHER CANCELS GRAMMY GIG FOR TAMEKA'S PLASTIC SURGERY EMERGENCY

2009-02-08T21:14:00.000-08:00

According to sources, Usher canceled his performance at Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy party due to his wife medical crisis following a cosmetic procedure. Tameka is in Brazil and has experienced complications from plastic surgery. A neurosurgeon, Dr. Gabriel Hunt of LA’s Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, is on the way to South America. As of Sunday evening, Dr. Hunt had arrived in Brazil. Clive Davis, president of Usher's J Records label, announced that the entertainer and his mother phoned earlier to cancel his rehearsal and subsequent performance at the Beverly Hilton because of a "serious illness in the family." A rep for Usher had no comment at this time.Josh Groban filled in for the R&B star at Davis’ annual event.
Foster, a 37-year-old stylist, recently gave birth to the couple’s second child, Naviyd Ely Raymond. The couple’s first child, Usher Raymond V, was born in November 2007.

Check E3 Gossip soon for further reports.

CHRIS BROWN ARRESTED & RELEASED FOR ASSAULTING RIHANNA

2009-02-08T19:26:00.000-08:00

Chris Brown, a double GRAMMY nominee and scheduled performer, has been investigated for allegedly assaulting longtime girlfriend Rihanna on Saturday night. According to the police report it said he and a woman were driving in the ritzy neighborhood of Hancock Park when they began to argue around 12:30 a.m. Sunday. Brown stopped the car and both got out, whereupon the argument escalated, the report said. Rihanna, who had visible injuries when police arrived, identified Brown as her attacker, but he had left the scene, the report said. Brown turned himself in to authorities and was briefly held before posting $50,000 bail Sunday night, jail records showed. Brown and Barbados born beauty Rihanna, also nominated, were both slated to perform in different slots at the GRAMMY awards, but separately dropped out at the last minute. Brown and Rihanna were seen together earlier that evening at Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party and later on at BLVD 3 a nightclub in LA. It still isn't immediately clear whether Rihanna's absence was related to Brown's, but Rihanna was admitted into Cedar Sinai's ER after suffering visible injuries to her face. Police booked the 19-year-old R&B singer and dancer on suspicion of making a criminal threat, a felony. Police did not explain how their initial report of an injury assault related to the charge, but it will ultimately be up to the district attorney's office to decide what charges, if any, should be brought against Brown. The Grammy telecast was filled with eye-popping performances, but it was hard to quickly patch up the gaping hole in the telecast caused by the absences of Brown and Rihanna. She was supposed to sing "Live Your Life/Disturbia" as the second performance of the night, he was later to sing "Forever."

More to come as the story develops.

GEARING UP FOR A COMEBACK

2009-02-05T03:40:00.000-08:00

Check out these new Amerie photos that were shot by popular photographer DEREK BLANKS recently. The 30 yr. old singer recently inked a deal with Def Jam Records after she parted ways with Columbia Records in 2007. Amerie is hoping the new contract with Def Jam will give her another shot at success. In case you need a refresher course on how talented this woman is, peep the video after the jump…

ON THE 'EVE' OF A RETURN

2009-02-05T03:19:00.000-08:00

It looks like the self-proclaimed “pitbull in a skirt,” Eve, will be releasing her heavily delayed album after all. Fans of Rapper/Actress Eve should be pleased to learn she has been working harder than ever to finalize her latest album now titled ‘Flirt.’ In a recent interview, the West Philly MC blamed her disc’s repeated setbacks on her “whole music label situation” with Interscope, but said it should finally surface this spring or summer.

Initially set to hit stores in 2007 under the title Here I Am, the former Ruff Ryder said the LP has undergone many changes. “It won’t be called ‘Here I Am’ anymore,’” she said. “Now it’s called ‘Flirt.’” Eve continues to say “I had to get in there and put in some upbeat music that I wasn’t depressed about...” “It’s fun, it’s sexy, it’s totally me. Imagine if ‘Tambourine’ had kids — that’s what the CD sounds like.” “I am truly, truly sitting on some amazing music. Nobody’s been waiting longer than me to get this monkey off my back!”

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PRE-GRAMMY GOODNESS

2009-02-05T03:08:00.000-08:00

The 51st Annual Grammy Awards festivities kicked off on Wednesday with Grammy Career Day at USC then Vanity Fair celebrated the Grammys with a private dinner at Chateau Marmont hosted by Keyshia Cole, A&R executive Ron Fair, and Keyshia’s manager Manny Halley.

The events drew celebrities such as Fantasia, Jazmine Sullivan, Ne-Yo, Keri Hilson, Newlyweds Fergie and Josh Duhamel, Akon, Kim Kardashian, Rodney Jerkins, and more.

LIL WAYNE SHOWS HIS INTELLIGENCE

2009-02-05T01:15:00.000-08:00

Lil Wayne sat down with Katie Couric on her “All Access Grammy Special” on Wednesday.

“I’m a gangsta, Ms. Katie. I don’t take nothing from no one. I do what I wanna do,” says Wayne, who went bowling with Couric. The Grammy-nominated rapper opens up about custom-made bowling balls and his Hurricane Katrina-inspired song.

Plus watch as Justin Timberlake chats with the CBS News anchor below.

Etta James to Beyoncé: I'll Whoop Your @ss!

2009-02-04T04:26:00.000-08:00

71-year-old, legendary soul singer, Etta James told a crowd at a recent performance in Seattle that Beyoncé was “going to get her ass whooped” for singing “At Last” at one of President Obama’s Inaugural Balls -- and it's caught all on tape!

While on stage Etta told the crowd: “Your President, the one with the big ears... he had that woman singing my song. She gone get her ass whipped.“ She continued, "“The great Beyoncé ... I can't stand Beyoncé.” She went on asking “How dare Beyoncé sing MY song that I been singing forever.”

This comes at no surprise, since Etta James said that she didn't even want Beyoncé to portray her in Cadillac Records, but its seems like Etta is just mad because Bey killed it. Hasn't almost everyone covered “At Last” anyways, so why Hate on Bey!

Wow, Ms. Etta! I guess you’re the real “diva”

'STYLE' REBORN

2009-02-03T07:32:00.000-08:00

Page Six Magazine – Named after legendary designer Coco Chanel is reporting that MTV wants to revive "House of Style." Producers of the revamped show want to sign on Chanel Iman, protégée of Tyra Banks, and Leonardo DiCaprio 's model girlfriend Bar Refaeli to host. "House of Style" was an original MTV program that focused on fashion, lives of models, and the modeling industry. The show, which aired in the 90s, helped make a household name of original host Cindy Crawford. According to reports, Iman and Refaeli have yet to decline or accept the offers.With the success of shows like America's Next Top Model and Project Runway along with Iman's vibrant personality, I see no reason why the show can't make a great comeback. The question is... Would you tune in to watch this show and Chanel Iman do her thing?
For those who may be too young to remember the MTV show, here’s a classic trip down memory lane with host Cindy Crawford and Jean Paul Gaultier in Paris. Plus behind the scenes with Chanel Iman on a photo shoot:

NEW VIDEOS FROM JAZMINE SULLIVAN, INDIA ARIE & THE PUSSYCAT DOLLS

2009-02-03T04:15:00.000-08:00

The video for Jazmine Sullivan's new single 'Lions, Tigers & Bears' premiered last Thursday. The video has a modern day Wizard of Oz concept. Jazmine is definitely not in philly anymore. Plus you can catch her out on tour with Ne-Yo at a city near you. Peep the new video below.

The video for the Pussycat Dolls' latest single "Bottle Pop" premiered this week. The song can be found on their latest LP Doll Domination in stores now. Watch the video below

India.Arie is back with a new album and now a video for "Chocolate High" featuring Musiq Soulchild. The single is off of Testimony: Vol. 2 Love & Politics dropping February 10th.

CIARA SAYS "NEVER EVER"

2009-02-03T03:53:00.000-08:00

Ciara releases a video for her new single, “Never Ever,” featuring Young Jeezy and produced by Polow Da Don. This song is slated to appear on Ciara's upcoming album Fantasy Ride, which is scheduled for an April release.

"THE GAME" MOVES TO BET & STACEY DASH JOINS THE CAST

2009-02-02T00:39:00.000-08:00

After three seasons airing on the CW Network, comedy sitcom ‘The Game’ will be switching playing fields to BET. Well, sort of.
According to ‘Variety,’ the basic cable network recently acquired off-net rights to the comedy series from CBS TV Distribution and will begin re-airing episodes from the show’s first two seasons this month.
The sitcom, which stars Tia Mowry Hardrict, Brittany Daniel, Hosea Chanchez, Coby Bell, Wendy Raquel Robinson, and Pooch Hall is the first series acquired by newly appointed BET executive Vice President of acquisitions, Barbara Daniels.
“This is something I went after the minute I got to BET,” she noted. “Not only does it have really fresh African American stars, but it has a great lineup of guest stars. People like Robin Givens and Vivica Fox — these are people who are regularly on our network.”
In addition to ‘The Game’ finding another home on television, actress Stacey Dash will also join the popular CW series for their forthcoming third season as a recurring cast member.
The ‘Clueless’ star revealed that she will play the role of a sportscaster who hangs “around with all the athletes and talking to them like she’s one of the guys, except that she’s a woman. She has this huge attraction to Jason and I guess they both have an attraction and chemistry.”
BET Networks also has the rights to the third season, which is currently set to air on the CW this fall.

ERYKAH BADU WELCOMES 2ND DAUGHTER

2009-02-02T00:06:00.000-08:00

Grammy award-winning singer Erykah Badu and her rapper beau, Jay Electronica, welcomed a baby girl on Sunday, the singer's publicist confirmed. The couple blogged about the birth of their child on the Twitter Web site. Badu said she had a home birth that lasted about five hours and that she didn't use painkillers. The newborn is the couple's first child together, but is the third child for the soulful Texan beauty who also has a 10-year-old son, Seven, with rapper-turned-actor Andre "3000" Benjamin; and a four-year-old daughter, Puma, with rapper and childhood friend, Tracey "The D.O.C." Curry.
Badu, 37, released her fifth album in February 2008.

Congratulations to Erykah!

KEYSHIA'S FRESH NEW VIBE

2009-02-01T09:52:00.000-08:00

R&B songstress Keyshia Cole covers the new Style issue of VIBE magazine, available on newstands now. Definitely feeling this creative new cover.

In what is the alternative cover of the March issue of Vibe Magazine, singer Keyshia Cole and her biological mother Frankie cover the annual Style Issue.

E3 FLASHBACK FRIDAY

2009-01-23T01:32:00.000-08:00

After watching the new movie Notorious, a lot of my friends and acquaintances were very vocal about the depiction of Tupac Shakur. So with that in mind, for today's Flashback Friday joint E3 chose 2 videos from the late and great Tupac Shakur. The 1st video is one of Shakur's most touching and poetic works, his debut solo single, "Brenda's Got a Baby", taken from his album 2Pacalypse Now. The song features R&B singer Dave Hollister. The 2nd video, "I Ain't Mad at Cha," was the last music video Shakur ever filmed before his death. Peep both videos below.

UP FOR OSCARS

2009-01-23T00:48:00.000-08:00

The 2009 Oscar Nomination announcements were held in Beverly Hills, California on Thursday morning and as expected some of the Gloden Globe front runners were among the nominees.
Actresses Taraji P. Henson (’The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’) and Viola Davis (’Doubt’) are both up for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role. Plus Rapper M.I.A., best known for her hit song “Paper Planes,” can now add Oscar nominee to her résumé. The Sri Lankan artist was nominated for an Academy Award in the category of Best Original Song for “O Saya,” featured on the Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack. Congrats to all the ladies..

The 81st Academy Awards will air on February 22nd.

MAKING THE BAND 4 : NEW SEASON, NEW DRAMA

2009-01-23T00:07:00.000-08:00

Peep the trailer for the latest season of Making The Band 4. After the drama from last season, which displayed two members of Danity Kane getting booted from the group, not to mention Day 26's below mediocre success and Donnie's complete and utter tanking. This new season should ought to be interesting, if not for just the drama then at least for Diddy's comical catchphrases. The new 4th season will premiere February 12th on MTV.

BEYONCE'S OBSESSION!

2009-01-22T23:45:00.000-08:00

Beyoncé stans have something new to add to their own obsessed collection... The official movie poster for the thriller Obsessed, starring Idris Elba, and Ali Larter. Beyoncé takes another stab at acting as she portrays Idris Elba’s wife in the new movie Obsessed, in theaters April 24. I can just hear Beyoncé’s character saying “You don’t want none of this b%$ch!”

FROM COVER 2 COVER

2009-01-22T23:31:00.000-08:00

Actress Rosario Dawson is featured on the cover of the latest issue of MAX Magazine, an Italian publication.

Runway and Designer favorite, Chanel Iman covers the newest issue of Page Six Magazine.

KANYE WEST DEBUTS LV SNEAKERS

2009-01-22T22:53:00.000-08:00

Kanye West debuted his new Louis Vuitton sneakers (available in 4 different colors) during the Paris Fashion Week on Thursday in France.

Mr. West describes his collaboration with the luxury fashion brand as “what dreams are made of.”

Kanye West and designer Marc Jacobs pose for a photo backstage at the Louis Vuitton fashion show.

KEYSHIA COLE FEELS "COMPLETE"

2009-01-22T22:24:00.000-08:00

Off Keyshia Cole's 3rd LP 'A Different Me' is the video for her latest single "You Complete Me." Peep the video below:

CELEBS DISH ON THEIR FIRST TIME!

2009-01-20T21:09:00.000-08:00

This powerful short film premieres on Starz In Black, and plays throughout February for Black History Month.

Thanks to Blackarazzi.com for putting this on E3's radar.

MAGICAL MOMENT: PRES. BARACK & MICHELLE OBAMA’S FIRST DANCE

2009-01-20T20:06:00.000-08:00

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, he in a white tie and black tux, she in a white evening gown by Jason Wu, started the tour of inaugural balls Tuesday night which cap the swearing-in of the 44th president. They started at "the Neighborhood Ball,'' which the president called one of the most important tonight. Beyoncé sang Etta James’ “At Last” as Barack and Michelle Obama took their first dance as President and First Lady at the Neighborhood Ball in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Watch as Beyoncé sings at Obama's first dance.

DWYANE WADE INFECTED WIFE WITH STD

2009-01-20T18:51:00.000-08:00

Dwayne Wade has infected his wife with a STD, according to court records. This divorce is getting very bumpy (no pun intended)… In legal papers, high school sweetheart and ex-wife Siohvaughn Wade alleges he abandoned his children, committed adultery, and infected her with an unspecified sexually transmitted disease. She wants the names of "all of his sexual partners" during their six-year marriage. Dwyane, who turns 27 on Saturday, petitioned for the divorce last May. He and Siohvaughn, 27, have two boys, Zaire,who will be 7 next month, and Zion, 1. Siohvaughn moved back to Chicago with the kids last year. Siohvaughn Wade claims that Dwyane hasn't seen his sons in months. His ''failure to spend time with them . . . has resulted in the children at times being afraid of him; in fact, Zion . . . does not recognize or know Dwyane.'' She wants sole custody, and support. She also says she has suffered ''grievous physical, emotional and mental injury'' from the STD, diagnosed in the fall of '07. "Dwyane has squandered substantial sums of marital property including . . . buying his mother a $2 million church; placing substantial sums of money in an account with another woman; providing numerous friends and family members with unrestricted access to accounts with hundreds of thousands of dollars of marital funds from which they made substantial withdrawals …'' Meanwhile, she says, he cut her off financially.Dwyane's Heat salary is $14,410,581, according to published reports. He hauls in millions more from major endorsements such as Gatorade and Converse. The All-Star has been romantically linked to actress Gabrielle Union.
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A DATE TO REMEMBER: STARS AT THE INAUGURATION

2009-01-20T11:05:00.000-08:00

Obama's big bash: Celeberities flocked to D.C. to pay tribute to the new President in Washington D.C.. A cold but well-dressed Beyoncé and Jay-Z stood in the crowd at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., for President Barack Obama’s swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday. Other celebs in attendance included Oprah Winfrey, Diddy, Denzel Washington, and Muhammed Ali to name a few. Check out who watched Barack Obama get sworn in.

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S INAUGURAL ADDRESS

2009-01-20T10:19:00.000-08:00

Barack Obama became the 44th president of the United States on Tuesday afternoon, promising a new era of “hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord.” Watch the video below as President Barack Obama takes the oath of office and delivers his inaugural address from the steps of the Capitol.

CIARA DOSEN'T REMEMBER ANYMORE

2009-01-20T02:33:00.000-08:00

Ciara's new song entitled "I Don't Remember" has been leaked. Reportedly coming from the writing hands of Ne-Yo, the ballad track is believed to be listed on her upcoming third major studio album "Fantasy Ride". Ciara is expected to release "Fantasy Ride" on April 7th. On the new album, she teams up with Ludacris in the single "High Price". She also joins forces with T-Pain on "Go Girl" and Young Jeezy in "Never Ever".

JOHN LEGEND'S 'EVERYBODY KNOWS'

2009-01-20T02:25:00.000-08:00

John Legend has released a music video for his single entitled 'Everybody Knows', which appears on his third studio record 'Evolver'. Peep the video below:

BEYONCE SINGS AT ‘WE ARE ONE'

2009-01-20T02:05:00.001-08:00

Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop, Rock, and Country united for HBO’s “We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial” in Washington, D.C., on Sunday. A patriotic Beyoncé performed “America the Beautiful” in front of the nation’s next first family and celebrities including Usher, John Legend, Shakira, Bono, Mary J. Blige, Tom Hanks, and Stevie Wonder to name a few.

NOW SEE THIS: J. HOLIDAY

2009-01-20T01:20:00.000-08:00

Since releasing his debut album, Back of My Lac, Washington D.C. native J. Holiday has been working hard in the studio on a new album. Recently the R&B singer has premiered the official music video for his lead single. “It’s Yours” is the first single off J. Holiday’s sophomore album Round 2, scheduled for release on March 10. Watch the video below.

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS

2009-01-16T12:28:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to R&B singer Aaliyah. A star in the R&B world before she was even out of her teens, who would have been just 30 years young today but Aaliyah's promising career was tragically cut short by her death in a plane crash at age 22. Even with only three albums under her belt, she'd already earned a place as a talented trendsetter among the R&B elite. Gone, but not forgotten.... Happy Birthday baby gyrl. You are truly missed. ~ Love E3 Gossip!

BEYONCE REVEALS INAUGURATION PERFORMANCE SONG

2009-01-16T11:49:00.000-08:00

This is E3 Official... Beyoncé Knowles has revealed the song she'll sing for Barack and Michelle Obama's first dance on inauguration night Tuesday. "I am so honored that I will be performing for President Obama and the First Lady,..." "To sing 'At Last' while they have their first dance is a dream come true," she says. "I could not be more honored and excited that they have asked me to be part of this moment in history." Knowles had been vocal about wanting to be a part of Obama's inauguration. "I'm there. I can't wait," she said in November. "I feel like all of us, we're ready to do whatever we have to do. Whatever they want -- if they need me to volunteer, they need me to sing, I'm there, and I'm ready." Watch Beyoncé's as she covers the Etta James classic 'At Last' below:

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A BABY AT LAST

2009-01-16T11:30:00.000-08:00

Kimore Lee Simmons finally has her long-sought-after bun in the oven. The demanding diva and fashion maven has been trying for a child with her lover, Djimon Hounsou, and sources say the two have finally made magic. "She's pregnant," a source told UsMagazine. Currently, Simmons has two daughters, Ming Lee Simmons, 8, and Aoki Lee Simmons, 5, with ex husband Russell Simmons.

RIHANNA'S FAVORITE SONGS

2009-01-16T07:16:00.000-08:00

As the 51st Annual GRAMMY awards draw near, a portrait of Rihanna for the awards and the 'Celebrate The Music That Makes Us' promotional campaign has surfaced this week. All of the text used for Rihanna's portrait contain song titles from artists who have influenced or affected her life and career. Rihanna says she was so inspired by Destiny's Child's that stormed onto the charts in 1997 with “No, No, No” that she’s named five of the groups songs in addition to cuts from Prince, Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston in her recently revealed GRAMMY portrait. Some of the other GRAMMY artist that are involed in this campaign and that will have a portrait created using song titles that have inspired them include Stevie Wonder and Lil' Wayne.

THE OBAMAS SAY HELLO TO CANADA

2009-01-16T07:05:00.000-08:00

The presidential family covers the January issue of Hello! Canada.

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NOW DIDDY IS HAVING DAYDREAMS ABOUT BEING THE 1ST BLACK BOND

2009-01-16T06:42:00.000-08:00

Diddy's Considers Fragrance Ad As Bond 'Audition Tape'

Rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs is so hungry to be the next James Bond his new fragrance commercial is his "audition tape." Diddy shot the ad for the "I Am King" scent in Monte Carlo, Monaco, and he portrayed a a "black Bond" while shooting the commercial. Now he hopes 007 producers are taking note. He explains, "I really was inspired by James Bond because he's always so cool, so confident, so strong. He saves the world. I felt like after watching 12 Bonds, I wanted the agency to know that there's also some black men that can save the world. It's my fragrance ad but it's also my audition tape to be the next black Bond." But Diddy insists he's not after current Bond Daniel Craig's job: "I have a concept that he has to go and solve a problem in New York and that I'm one of the agents that he meets in New York, but he's not from New York, so he gets kidnapped... so I have to save him. By me saving him, he realizes he's getting a little rusty, he wants to go and retire and he passes it to me... 008."

Diddy has got to be one of the funniest cats out there, but I guess anything is possible. You can watch Diddy's so-called "audition tape" after the jump.

BLAST TO THE PAST

2009-01-16T04:24:00.000-08:00

Here we go again... It's Flashback Friday and that means it time for an ol' skool video. So, today E3 is taking you back to 1991. The days when BET was actually pleasant to watch and had good shows like Video Soul, when R&B was at its best. Who could forget those days? That's when men started to sport earrings, people rocked starter athlectic jackets that beared your favorite team's logo, those gold chains called "dope-ropes," and the guys had those crazy fresh fades like the gumby hair cut and the flat top. I can clearly remember trying to stay up late to sneak and watch the Arsenio Hall Show. So, if you are old enough to remember most of that, then you probably will remember this Flashback Friday artist, R&B singer Tony Terry. Terry's biggest hit to date was 'With You,' which reached #6 on the R&B charts and #14 on the Hot 100. Watch the video below and check out the cameo of Blair Underwood.

HOW YOU DOIN’? - WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW RETURNS

2009-01-14T10:12:00.000-08:00

The 'Queen of Media' aka Wendy Williams has earned a seemingly permanent spot in daytime television. Williams, known widely as a ‘New York Times’ best-selling author and radio host of ‘The Wendy Williams Experience’ on WBLS in New York ran a six week preview in select markets this past summer. According to Fox, CBS and NBC, Williams' hit show will be offered in all top 20 markets including New York, Chicago and Detroit in 2009. Set to premiere in July, Williams' show will pick up where she left off during her initial run with celebrity interviews, gossip and more. Last year Williams was noted for exclusive interviews with Kim Kardashian and reality star/author Omarosa.

E3 OFFICIAL: TAMEKA FOSTER WILL NOT BE JOINING ATL'S REAL HOUSEWIVES

2009-01-14T09:29:00.000-08:00

Usher's wife, Tameka Foster (Raymond), will NOT be the latest Georgia Peach to join ATL's "Real Housewives." Tameka recently made a statement saying: "Although [Bravo] approached me, and I was flattered by the offer, I will not be joining the 'Real Housewives' cast." The mother of five has been busy raising her sons and creating her apparel line. Tameka welcomed her second son, Naveid Ely, with her pop star hubby last December. The couple had their first son, Usher V, in November 2007.

NY KNICK GETS CALLED FOR SEX FOUL... FROM A DUDE

2009-01-14T09:04:00.000-08:00

According to a lawsuit brought on by former driver to Knicks' center Eddy Curry, the 26 yr old NBA baller has been busy giving him hell. David Kuchinsky was Curry's chauffer from October 2005 to 2006 and is suing him for sexual harassment, claiming that the 6'11" baller tried to solicit gay sex from him. According to the New York Post, Curry allegedly approached Kuchinsky "in the nude," allegedly telling him, "Look at me, Dave, look" and "Come and touch it, Dave." The suit also claims that Curry made Kuchinsky perform "humiliating tasks... such as cleaning up and removing dirty towels [Curry had ejaculated into] so that his wife would not see them." Kuchinsky also said that Curry constantly called him "f---ing Jew," "cracker," "white slave," "white devil" and "grandmaster of the KKK." The suit also claims that Curry pointed a loaded gun at Kuchinsky's head to keep him from complaining about the way he was treated. Kuchinsky is seeking $98,000 in compensatory damages and says that he's owed $68,000 in wages plus $25,000 in expenses which Curry never repaid. Curry is making $9.4 million this season... for sitting on the bench. Curry hasn't commented on the suit, but his lawyer says all of the claims are untrue.

USHER VS. JAMIE FOXX

2009-01-13T22:28:00.001-08:00

"Just Like Me" is the latest single off Jamie Foxx's third studio album, Intuition, which has already hit stores this past December. Before Foxx even got a hold of The Dream and Tricky Stewart production, multitalented recording artist Usher had already recorded his own version that was slated to be released on his album Here I Stand. The two tracks have recently been mixed together to seem as a collabo with ATL rapper T.I. But with 2 artist and 1 track E3 wants to ask you... which track is better? Usher's or Jamie Foxx's? Listen to both versions below.

BEY'S ATTACK OF THE MUNCHIES

2009-01-13T19:39:00.000-08:00

Beyoncé’s dog has been causing havoc at her label HQ.

Staff at Columbia Records in New York have had to effectively foster the shih tzu for the past six months. And five-year-old Munchie, named America’s Most Eligible Pet by ANIMAL FAIR magazine in 2005, has brought chaos to their once plush offices. A source in the press department says: “Munchie has effectively taken up residency. Beyoncé left it here towards the end of last summer and hasn’t returned to pick it up.” What’s worse is that the excessively cared canine isn’t fully house-trained. The source added: “Puddles of liquid are appearing all over the office. Staff are taking turns to take Munchie for walks and take it home on the evenings and weekends. Everyone realizes that Beyonce has been incredibly busy recently recording and promoting her Sasha Fierce album. But the whole team will be glad when she eventually takes charge of the dog for herself again.”

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DESHAWN GETS THE BOOT FROM HOUSEWIVES OF ATL

2009-01-13T16:35:00.000-08:00

In the latest "Real Housewives of Atlanta" scoop DeShawn Snow has been booted from the show and will not be returning next season. In fact, Bravo has been in talks with Tameka Foster, wife of R&B singer Usher, plus basketball player Julius “Dr. J” Ervings's wife, Dorys, and radio personality Frank Ski's wife, Tanya to join the cast. Sherre Whitfield, Kim Zolciak, Lisa Wu Hartell and Nene Leakes will return next season. Plus, Nene is already working on a spinoff series with Bravo.
In other related news Sheree Whitfield will not be debuting her fashion line at NYC's Fashion Week next month. Plus, she recently discussed the appeal to her divorce settlement with former New York Giant Bob Whitfield stating:
"I dropped the appeal because somebody wasn’t doing what they were suppose to do and pretty much squandered the money. People don’t know the story and I really haven’t spoken on it. You will read in the paper I haven’t received child-support in 15 months. It’s actually 17 months. Hopefully all will prevail and what’s done in the dark will come to the light. It’s officially over and it feels good to have it on paper and definitely gives you and lot of other people peace of mind."

NUDITY IS EMPOWERING?

2009-01-13T10:59:00.000-08:00

Aubrey O’Day recently discussed her decision to appear nude on the March 2009 Cover of Playboy Magazine stating:
“Playboy for me was one of the most liberating things that I’ve done as a woman.” You could never imagine how empowering it is to be nude in front of cameras and have people looking at you in that way and seeing you as beautiful. A lot of the times I think I’m seen as a bad girl and I think that’s because I’m so open. I mean, I think a lot of the type of way I’m portrayed in the media isn’t always the way … the way I am in my heart. And so I think that we were able to capture that. … I think in society we tend to put ourselves in boxes and corners and restrict ourselves, and we constantly feel the need to not say this or not wear this or do that. Taking it all off and being nude is the most natural state that you can be in, and being able to feel comfortable with that and show that sex can be beautiful, comfortable … is going to be empowering for people.”

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MICHELLE WILLIAMS IS TALKIN' THAT ISH

2009-01-13T10:39:00.000-08:00

Apparently, Destiny’s Child member Michelle Williams is quite disturbed, because a hater on Youtube has called her a “hot mess”. So, Michelle confronts the stan by going off and saying “If you’d like to see better photos of me, Google me. You can find all types of fabulous pictures. There are gonna be some that aren’t so fabulous, but at least I’m on there,” says the “Break the Dawn” singer. “Let me Google you.” Peep the video she just uploaded below:

LOOK WHO'S TALKING!

2009-01-13T09:21:00.000-08:00

Apparently the drama between Angela Simmons and ex-boyfriend skateboarder/”Viva La Bam” star Terry Kennedy (TK) is far from over. Terry Kennedy is now speaking out about his sudden break up with Angela. Only because on Angela’s new show “Daddy’s Girls”, she mentions how she gets dumped because she’s “saving herself for marriage”, or how the guy ends up cheating, and apparently TK couldn’t handle that. So now he’s giving his side of the story by posting a video blog.

Just in case you missed it... here is a brief recap of what went down this summer betwwen the two... Angela broke up with Terry Kennedy (TK) back in August because he was busted for cheating with his ex-girlfriend Brenn Colleen. When Angela got wind of what TK was doing behind her back she joined forces with Brenn and put TK on blast via Myspace. Below is a photo of Brenn (left), Angela, and a friend… posted on Brenn’s private myspace page photo album titled “Exposed”. The caption under the pic reads “So hard to lose when all we do is win”…

NOW SEE THIS: CHRISTINIA MILIAN

2009-01-13T08:49:00.000-08:00

Christina Milian finally releases the video for her new single, “Us Against the World,” which she premiered on MySpace back in October. “Us Against the World” is the lead single from Christina Milian’s fourth studio album Dream in Color, due in April , which she will release via MySpace Records through Interscope. Peep the video below.

LEBRON JAMES COVERS GQ

2009-01-12T16:21:00.000-08:00

Lebron James, who’s more known for his on-the-court style, has just as much pride in his wardrobe and tries to stay ahead of the style curve as it’s obvious on the February cover of GQ Magazine.
Read below what King James said about his GQ cover:

“You look good, you play good. I was brought up that way…..It’s great. It shows that I’m fashionable. I never thought I would be on the cover of GQ. But I’ve done some things I never thought I would do…. I have to thank (NBA commissioner) David Stern. Ever since he put in the rule about having to get dressed for the game, I had to get dressed.”

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'DOWN-LOW BRO' BLACK GAY REALITY SHOW TO AIR SOON

2009-01-12T14:45:00.000-08:00

A light may finally be shed on the life-style of gay black men. Following in the foot-steps of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” a new show was pitched to networks showing the real lives of gay black men in Atlanta.
The controversial reality show will reportedly display the secrets double lives of professional black men. “We’re just tired of being straight during the day and gay at night. Our community needs to at least respect us. They don’t have to accept it, but please respect it,” said one participant in the reality show. The pilot was secretly pitched for fear that religious groups would work to boycott the series. As the show’s producer explained, “Especially the Black Church seems to think we want to encourage kids to be gay. We just want to encourage people to be themselves”. Bravo and other networks are reportedly in the running to land the series which will apparently feature at least one “well-know black celebrity figure”.

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JERMAINE DUPRI TALKS ABOUT LEAVING DEF JAM

2009-01-12T13:51:00.000-08:00

ESSENCE.com caught up with Jermaine Dupri to find out the truth about his abrupt departure from Island Def Jam records, his relationship with L.A. Reid and support from Janet Jackson. The Über-producer sets the record straight on his recent exit from Island Def jam Records as president of urban music. Here's what JD had to say about Why he left the label and the biggest problem with it:

It was a situation where it felt very stagnant to me. As a person who is used to putting out new records and continuing to do that, it just wasn't turning over as being that place to me where I should stick to it and see if it was going to turn around. It wasn't giving me the open door that I thought it was going to. It wasn't aggressive enough and it was a big letdown
for me. I thought I was going to a place that understood the times we were in as a music business and how aggressive we needed to be with putting out new projects and records. This is the reason I'm speaking out; not because I'm bitter, but because I owe it to my fans that see me every day on the Internet. I wanted to let them know because they've left a lot of comments on my YouTube saying, "JD, you talk about everything else; why aren't you talking about this [label] situation?"

ESSENCE.COM: Was it an amicable parting?

I haven't spoken to L.A. [Reid] in three months. I don't know if it's amicable [considering] that they claim they put me out. I feel like it's not amicable. Don't lie, be real about the situation. It goes back to their having the attitude of let's try and do something that's going to hurt this person, because if it hurts us we have nowhere to go after this, but he does and has at least another 20 more years in this business. Again, if L.A. [Reid] gets fired, there will be at least another ten people who will also get fired and we'll never see them again. Def Jam is like one big clique.

ESSENCE.COM: Although it's been three months since you've spoken to L.A. Reid, would you be open to reconciliation?

I don't know. I saw a side of him that I had never seen before and that to me was a jealous side. I don't know if I should be around people who are jealous of me. Mariah Carey sold more records in that entire Def Jam building and all of that was through my singles; so I'm looking like the golden boy. I only started thinking about it after I left.

ESSENCE.COM: Does Janet support your decision?

We don't get down like that. She's Janet Jackson without Jermaine Dupri and vice versa. That's how we met doing our own thing. I talk to her about some things but it is what it is. I have to stay in my own lane—that's where Bobby Brown messed up.

BARACK OBAMA GETS HIS OWN COMIC BOOK

2009-01-12T13:43:00.000-08:00

In more Obama-mania news, Marvel Comics has announced that President-elect Barack Obama will be featured in one of their upcoming stories, according to the Associated Pres. The comic starts with Spider-Man's alter-ego Peter Parker taking photographs at Obama's inauguration and decides "the future president's gonna need Spider-Man. "He springs into action and Obama thanks him with a fist-bump. The soon-to-be President has said that he collected Spider-Man and Conan the Barbarian comic books as a child." —BB
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WHAT'S UP WITH RUDY?

2009-01-12T13:00:00.000-08:00

In an interview with essence.com, Keshia Knight Pulliam, known to Cosby fans as Rudy -- the "baby" of the family — though she’ll always be Rudy from the Cosby Show to us — talks up her new role in Tyler Perry movie, Madea Goes To Jail. When asked how she managed to skirt the way of some child stars — drugs, crime, etc., here’s what she offered up:
“I think it’s learning from the mistakes of those before you. It’s very documented the rough route that other child stars have had. My family made sure my focus was to stay grounded, to stay humble. In my family, it’s not an option not to be. Taking that time off to grow emotionally, mentally and physically was a very deliberate thing; to just go to school and have those regular experiences in life. Through that, your self-worth isn’t grounded in Hollywood. It isn’t grounded in your next role. It’s grounded in real stuff—going to school, being a good person, those sorts of things. So I really attribute it to my upbringing.”

Check Out Mug Shot Posters for Tyler Perry's latest film 'Madea Goes to Jail', which comes out on February 20.

The film stars Tyler Perry, Derek Luke, Keshia Knight Pulliam, David Mann, Tamala Mann, Ronreaco Lee, Ion Overman, Vanessa Ferlito, Viola Davis, Sophia Vergara, Robin Coleman, and Bobbi Baker.

BACK ON THE SCENE

2009-01-12T12:32:00.000-08:00

Peep the new video from Teairra Marí featuring Pleasure P (former Pretty Ricky member) called Hunt 4 U. Teairra’s sophomore release, At That Point is due out sometime this Spring.

PINK GOES BLACK

2009-01-12T11:51:00.000-08:00

Victoria's Secret Pink Finally Shows Love To HBCUs... As reported last year here at E3 Gossip, Victoria’s Secret Pink Collegiate collection had made plans to include HBCU's into their new line. As promised Victoria's Secret has indeed added HBCUs to their collection, which features pieces advertising FAMU, Howard University, North Carolina A&T, and Southern University, to its arsenal. The comfy, collegiate-inspired line boasts lounge wear like yoga pants, sweats, and hoodies, which are now printed with names of historical black colleges and universities. Looking to show off your HBCU school spirit with some of Pink's signature looks? The items range in price from $34.50 to $78 and are available at VictoriasSecret.com.

Howard University Bling Zip Hoodie, $78; North Carolina A&T University Bling Tee, $39.50

FAMU Yoga Pant, $34.50; Southern University Pullover Hoodie, $52.50

66th ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS

2009-01-12T10:29:00.000-08:00

Glamming up the red carpet were celebs such as Beyoncé and Jay-Z, J.Lo, Diddy and Tariji P. Henson to name a few. They were all spotted mingling with Tinseltown’s finest at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday (January 11).

BET TAKES REALITY TO NEW 'HEIGHTS'

2009-01-12T09:47:00.000-08:00

“Harlem Heights,” ( BET's attempt of the black version of "The Hills") is an upcoming reality show following a group of young college-educated professionals living and working in the New York neighborhood. To supposedly set the show apart from MTV's "The Hills", BET president stated that most of the "Harlem Heights" cast members either knew each other, or knew the show's creators and producers. Among the cast is Brooke Crittendon, a former assistant at MTV and ex-girlfriend of Kanye West.
During Saturday morning's Q&A session, Brooke tried to keep her famous ex-boyfriend a secret, apparently unaware that the room full of TV critics were all on laptop computers connected to wi-fi and a click away from Wikipedia. She explained that her reason for doing the show was to repair some of the tabloid damage she endured during her relationship with West. "I was involved with a very famous rapper for a number of years," she said. "And I worked in the news and documentary department (at MTV). So a lot of our pop news involved myself. But because I sort of played the background to the person that I was dating, I had to go through people saying things about me or just sort of assuming who I was... I just was like, 'I just want to let people know what I really am and what I really do. I’m not just this person’s girlfriend.'”

The show captures the “young, black and fabulous crowd” of one of New York’s most famous neighborhoods. The cast includes a lifestyle editor for the basketball publication Dime magazine, an aspiring actress, a fashionista, a young man contemplating a career in politics and even a young dad. It’s a group of friends moving out of college and into the working world. “Harlem Heights,” premieres March 2 on BET.

TIA SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT

2009-01-12T08:20:00.000-08:00

Comedic actress and NAACP Image award winner and recent nominee Tia Mowry has recently posted a video to set the record straight on recent rumors. Supposedly, there has been rumors about Tia being pregnant because she gained 5 1bs. In her new video blog, that is posted below, Tia mentions on how the media is quick to spread rumors about celebrities when they gain weight. Plus, she sheds light on actresses who starve themselves to stay thin, stating being thin does not equate to beauty. In the video, provided by TiaMowry.org, Tia demonstrates that she is a normal person just like everyone else and enjoys her life.

POLOW DA DON: "Me & Ciara Are Like Timbaland & Aaliyah"

2009-01-10T03:07:00.000-08:00

Hit-maker Polow Da Don spoke with MTV.com recently about working on Ciara's forthcoming 'Fantasy Ride' LP. During the interview, the 'Promise' producer made an interesting comparison about himself and Ciara and the late Aaliyah and Timbaland:
Ciara's upcoming album, Fantasy Ride, may feature a slew of hitmaking producers... But according to Polow Da Don, only he and CiCi have something special enough to become the new Aaliyah and Timbaland."We both came up and were raised in the same camp," Polow explained to MTV News. "We've known each other for a long time. We actually just have this natural chemistry that I don't even have with some of my own artists. I understand her and I understand what she should be doing," the producer added."And one thing people do say about when I work with Ciara is that I make her sound better than ever," he continued. "I make her sound like a vocalist versus the other stuff she may do that's more performance, where she can get on the dance floor. It's kind of the same thing with Aaliyah. She may not have been the best singer, but her voice was so unique and her sound — she had her own lane, and I think Ciara is like that same thing."

JADA RETURNS TO PRIMETIME TV

2009-01-10T02:44:00.000-08:00

Actress, wife and mother Jada Pinkett Smith is going back to the medium where we first fell in love with her. She'll return to television in "Time Heals," a medical drama on the TNT network. Pinkett Smith plays a fearless director of nursing in a hospital set in Charlotte, North Carolina. The series , produced by Sony Picture Television in association with Pinkett Smith's 100% Women Productions, will premiere later this year.

NE-YO GONE MAD & SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT

2009-01-10T02:02:00.001-08:00

Ne-Yo has gone 'Mad' like his new single. Taking to his Myspace page Friday, Ne-Yo slammed the media and any haters for taking his words out of context.Going as far as calling his 'light skinned babies' comment a joke, Ne-Yo wrote "Pardon my french, but what the F**k is wrong with y'all. Are you so desperate for an R&B bad guy that you gotta find a way to create one in me ?" "The comment about light skinned babies ... an obvious joke, maybe not a good joke, but clearly a joke. Y'all really took that serious !" Moving along to the next topic, because there are so many things that have been said, Ne-Yo addressed this week's gossip... his feature in PEOPLE that quotes him talking about being able to see Young Jeezy from his balcony: "I tell PEOPLE magazine that Young Jeezy’s crib is right next to mine and that once I saw him in there from across the way. I then make a JOKE about him maybe not wanting to walk around naked in his crib with the shades up cause the buildings are THAT close to each other, and that AIN’T something I care to see. Suddenly, everybody thinks I said I saw Young Jeezy in his crib naked when, NEVER ONCE did I say anything like that." In case any of that is lost, Ne-Yo makes, like Usher, a stand and says: "I’m NOT gay, I’m NOT prejudice to anyone, I DID NOT get stomped out by Jim Jones or anyone else, I’m NOT engaged, I’M NOT STUPID. And to anyone that INSISTS on thinking that any of these things are true…… F*CK YOU. To the haters….find some new material please!!! It’s 2009, our president is black!!! Time for change. To everyone else…… I love you to death, thanx for all your support. WE PLATINUM ROUND HERE!!!!!"

By the way, Ne-Yo's video for "Mad" is out, feel free to watch it below.

R. KELLY NO LONGER TRAPPED IN MARRIAGE

2009-01-10T01:49:00.000-08:00

Another court case and another headline -- R. Kelly can officially bump and grind with whomever he chooses. He officially ended his 11 year marriage Thursday. According to a statement from their lawyers, the R&B star, who was acquitted of child pornography charges in June, and his wife Andrea Lee Kelly will have joint custody of their three children.While no other details were provided, the Kelly's were reportedly trying to patch things up after Andrea filed an emergency protective order against the "I'm A Flirt" singer in 2005 and after the original divorce filing took place in 2006.Kelly, 42, and Andrea, 35, have three children together.Kelly married Andrea, who had auditioned as a backup dancer for him two years prior, in 1996. She went on to choreograph sets for his tours and videos.

JERMAINE DUPRI GETS THE BOOT

2009-01-10T01:28:00.000-08:00

Jermaine Dupri, one of the industry's most
consistently successful top-charted producers and songwriters, has been fired as the president of Island Records Urban Music, a division of the Island Def Jam Music Group. A formal announcement of his departure from the position, which he has held for nearly two years, was recently confirmed to AllHipHop.com that Dupri has been terminated effective immediately.

HOOPED UP: KHLOE KARDASHIAN SNAGS NBA BALLER

2009-01-10T00:41:00.000-08:00

NBA baller Rashad McCants's new crush is Khloe Kardashian. It looks like Minnesota Timberwolves' guard Rashad McCants has been keeping up the Kardashians closer than most folks. It's no mystery those Kardashian women like themselves some athletes. Kardashian mom, Kris, married former Olympian Bruce Jenner and Kim is currently dating New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush. Now comes word that McCants and sister Khloe are an item. "As I'm sure most of you have seen, it's being reported all over the place that I have a boyfriend," Khloe wrote on her blog. "Well I just wanted to take this opportunity to tell you that it's true... I do "officially" have a boyfriend. His name is Rashad McCants and he plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves, hence my little FREEZING visit there with Malika a few weeks ago, not to mention my other random visits there! Rashad and I have been dating since July, but it only got serious within the past few months." The first photo above is Khloe Kardashian and Rashad McCants attending a New Year's Eve party together at LAX nightclub in Las Vegas.

E3 FIRST LOOK ~ CHRISTINA MILIAN

2009-01-09T23:49:00.000-08:00

Here's a first look at Christina Milian's new video for her song, "Us Against the World." The video ballad – which is the R&B singer-songwriter's first single off her upcoming album, Dream in Color, due in April – will premiere on MySpace on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Christina breaks breaks it down via MTV: “I’m in sand dunes,” she explained. “And, I’m out there … me and my guy, [and] we probably are the last two people on Earth. Really, I’m on my own and I’m searching, and finally he comes to me. I don’t know where he’s been, and he comes back to me. It’s very timeless. When you see it, it’s nothing like anything you’d see now. I want to be iconic in every music video that I do. I want to make a mark. This is very different.”

JILL SCOTT IS PREGNANT

2009-01-09T23:10:00.000-08:00

Jill Scott, 36, is pregnant with her first child, the R&B singer and actress revealed to reporters at the Television Critics Association conference in Los Angeles on Friday. Promoting her new HBO series The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Scott said she discovered that she was pregnant just before leaving for Botswana where she filmed the show. "The first trimester I spent in Botswana," said the star, who is due April 25. "That was one of the biggest challenges of my life. First trimester! You're sick every morning. It was seven hours time difference, the heat, the bugs, the 14 hour days." Still, the actress, who is engaged to drummer Lil' John Roberts, says she's glad she went through with the plans to film. "My doctors gave me a clean bill of health and said you can do this, so I did it."

BEYONCE IS A DIVA WITH A HALO

2008-12-23T14:23:00.000-08:00

Beyoncé premieres her new videos for the second two singles from her third studio album, I Am… Sasha Fierece, in stores everywhere now.

“Halo” is the second pop single off I Am… Sasha Fierce, while the Bangladesh and Sean Garrett-produced “Diva” is the follow-up to the No. 1 hit “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It).” Check them out below.

BEYONCE - DIVA

BEYONCE - HALO

MORNING VIDEO SOUL

2008-12-19T06:40:00.000-08:00

What's up E3 readers! For today's Flashback Friday joint E3 decided to go with one of our favorite R&B singers, who was the first R&B singer signed to Def Jam's Def Soul Label. This singer has been away for a minute but has recently signed a new deal with a new label and is working on a new album to be released in 2009. For your listening pleasure, E3 would like to dedicate this song to anyone who has a special person in their life who showed you the true meaning of LOVE... And like the video it maybe someone who you didn't expect.
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Case Think Of You

CHRIS BROWN GETS HIS BODY BY MILK

2008-12-10T18:37:00.000-08:00

CHRIS BROWN'S MILK MUSTACHE

Chris Brown is the latest star to wear a milk mustache in print ads for the Got Milk? campaign’s Body By Milk. “Chris Brown feat. Milk. Another great collaboration? Talk about a smooth move.” View behind-the-scenes photos from the shoot below.

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BEYONCE TO PERFORM AT ESSENCE FEST

2008-12-03T21:31:00.000-08:00

Beyoncé is the first artist lined up for next year's Essence Music Festival in New Orleans. Organizers of the festival announced Tuesday the singer has confirmed her participation. The July event will mark the 15th anniversary of the celebration of black music and culture.

SOLANGE WANTS MORE KIDS, BUT LOOKING FOR A MAN FIRST

2008-12-03T21:16:00.000-08:00

R&B star Solange Knowles is desperate to find a new man - so she can adopt a child.
Beyonce's younger sister divorced husband Daniel Smith in October 2007 - but the split has not put her off exchanging vows in the future. She says, "I'd definitely get married again." Solange would love to follow in the footsteps of stars like Angelina Jolie and Madonna and adopt a child - because growing up with singer Kelly Rowland showed her you don't need to be blood relatives to form sisterly bonds. She adds she would love to have more children, "even if it means adopting... If there are two people devoted to nourishing and growing and developing their love for a child that is a beautiful thing. Kelly grew up with me since I was about five years old, so she is my sister. She didn't come from my parents, but there is nothing I feel differently for her than my sister. I have definitely explored that option... But I've got to find a man first!"

LIL WAYNE TOPS GRAMMY NODS

2008-12-03T20:08:00.000-08:00

Lil Wayne was the most rewarded by the Recording Academy on Wednesday, receiving eight Grammy nominations including album of the year for "Tha Carter III." His CD was the only record this year to sell 1 million copies in its first week. Following close behind with album of the year contention, singer-songwriter Ne-Yo's "Year of the Gentleman" who got six nominations. Singer-songwriter Jazmine Sullivan, who has drawn comparisons to Lauryn Hill with her hit "I Need You Bad," had a breakthrough night, with five nominations. Other multiple nominees included Jay-Z and Kanye West, who had six nominations each. T.I., Lupe Fiasco, and Jennifer Hudson garnered four each. The Grammy Awards are scheduled for live broadcast on CBS on Feb 8.

SASHA FIERCE MEETS HER MATCH

2008-12-03T18:12:00.000-08:00

Beyoncé got to meet her now famous “Single Ladies” Youtube copycat, Shane Mercado, while on the red carpet at the premiere of her new movie "Cadillac Records".

In case you missed it... See waht all the fuss is about below.

BEYONCE ROCKS GIANT

2008-12-03T17:25:00.000-08:00

Beyoncé is rocking the latest issue of GIANT magazine that's on news stands today.

NOW SEE THIS

2008-12-03T16:17:00.000-08:00

Check out the premiere of Brandy’s second video release for “Long Distance” off her upcoming album Human in stores Dec. 9th.

The video for Jamie Foxx's new single, 'Just Like Me' - the first to be lifted from forthcoming album 'Intuition' has premiered this week. The album is set to drop December 16th.

CIARA'S NEW LOOK DIDN'T HELP

2008-11-21T00:27:00.000-08:00

Ciara’s new album has been derailed. Orginally scheduled to be released on December 9th, Fantasy Ride was then pushed back to January 2009 and now according to Entertainment Weekly, has officially been pushed back even further, to Spring of 2009. The first single from Fantasy Ride, Go Girl, failed to spark an interest with fans, peaking at #78 on the Hot 100 chart before falling off after only four weeks. “The response to ‘Go Girl’ wasn’t strong enough to ignite an album,” says a rep for the Zomba Label Group. “It’s a nice setup single because the video introduces Ciara’s new look and her new body, but it’s not the opener.”

DEFINITELY WORTH SEEING

2008-11-20T23:39:00.000-08:00

Coming out next January is an uplifting drama about love and family adapted from the book of the same name by renowned pastor and author Bishop T. D. Jakes. 'Not Easily Broken' stars Morris Chestnut and Taraji P. Henson.
Directed by Bill Duke, the film also features Jenifer Lewis and Kevin Hart.
'Not Easily Broken' revolves around a couple whose strength and faith are tested after the wife is injured in a car crash and the husband becomes attracted to another woman. Check out the trailers below...

MAKING FRIENDS WITH BLACK PEOPLE

2008-11-20T23:01:00.001-08:00

Mara Brock Akil has been drafted into the big leagues. The celebrated creator and producer of the recently canceled sitcom 'Girlfriends' and the must-see TV series, 'The Game,' is on board to write the script and executive produce a buddy comedy based on the 2006 book 'Making Friends With Black People,' Variety reported.About the state of race relations in the U.S., the project is being developed as a sitcom for NBC, and Salim Akil, her husband, is also on board too. 'Making Friends' will center on two guys -- one African-American and one white -- who become close friends, but who don't necessarily see things the same way. Nick Adams, a standup comic, wrote the book as a humorous look at how people dance around issues of race. He'll serve as a co-producer on the project.