Congratulations to singer Erica Campbell of the group Mary, Mary and her husband Warryn Campbell. Erica gave birth to the couple’s third child, daughter Zaya Monique, on Tuesday January 24. Baby Zaya was 6lbs, 12 ounces and Erica said “Feeling so thankful and so blessed to have our sweet Zaya finally make her grand entrance into the world! God is awesome, our family couldn’t be more happy than we are today!” {Black Celebrity Kids}
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s company Overbrook Entertainment is partnering with Simon Cowell and Syco Entertainment company and Sony TV to develop a reality television show revolving around the search for the world’s greatest DJ. Both Jada and Simon expressed excitement over the new series calling DJs “the next rockstars.” {Deadline}
Chris Rock talked to Vulture about the possibility of teaming up with M.I.A comedian Dave Chappelle for a comedy tour. Inspired by Jay-Z and Kanye West’s Throne album, Chris has been trying to get Dave on board, and even though he seems to be getting some resistance from Dave, Chris is trying hard to make the collaboration happen. {Vulture}
Nicole Ari Parker will star opposite Blair Underwood on Broadway in A Streetcar Named Desire this Spring. The play is Blair’s Broadway debut and also stars actor Wood Harris and Daphne Rubin-Vega. {NY Times}
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