New mom Mariah Carey talked pregnancy while she promoted her jewelry and clothing line on HSN this week, telling viewers how uncomfortable she was before delivering twins Monroe and Moroccan back in April. The star caught flack for her seemingly loopy appearance, made-up words, and occasional incoherent ramblings during the two-hour segment. Hubby Nick Cannon (who made a brief cameo during the spot) laughed off Mimi’s appearance to Extra saying “My wife was off the chain.” {E Online}
Actress Jada Pinkett opens up in the August issue of Redbook, saying her decision to put her career aspirations aside to focus on motherhood was “completely excrutiating.” The star reveals that she gave up the opportunity to travel with her band, Wicked Wisdom, to support her and hubby Will Smith’s talented two-some, Willow and Jayden, in their budding careers. She revealed that as painful as the decision was, her priority was making sure her kids were “happy and healthy.” {Monsters and Critics}
Celebs headed to the 13th Annual Design Care in LA this weekend, an event that supported Talk co-host Holly Robinson Peete’s Holly Rod Foundation. The foundation supports those living with autism or Parkinson’s disease, and was established after Holly and husband Rodney Peete’s son was diagnosed with autism, and Holly’s father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Actress Tisha Campbell, actress Regina King, and fellow Talk co-host Sharon Osbourne were among the celebs at the star studded event.{Celebuzz}
Actor Samuel L. Jackson is slated to be part of the production of the live action film version of the animated series Afro Samurai. Based on the fictional lead, Afro Samurai’s, quest for revenge after witnessing his father’s murder, Jackson lent his voice to the title character in the anime series, television movie, and video game. Samuel L. recently enjoyed movie success, starring in the new box office hit, Captain America. {EUR Web}
Bishop TD Jakes hit New Orleans with actors Blair Underwood and Pam Grier to film his new movie On the Seventh Day. The sequel to Jakes’ 2004 film Woman Thou Art Loosed is the story of a husband and wife and their spiritual and emotional journey as they search for their missing daughter. The film also stars actresses Sharon Leal and Nicole Beharie; no release date has been announced. {NOLA}