Proud new poppa Nick Cannon opened up to Perez Hilton about the joys of parenting saying that he and wife Mariah Carey’s new twins are already displaying their own little personalities. According to Nick, son Moroccan is the laidback one of the pair while daughter Monroe is following in momma Mariah’s diva footsteps. In addition to doting over his favorite twosome in the video interview, he talks about the secret to making his marriage work. {Perez Hilton}
It’s hard to believe that superstar Beyonce would still get nervous about a gig, but her stint as the closing act at the Glastonbury Festival has reportedly left the star with pre-show jitters. Supposedly Bey has booked the performance space for several weeks to get the set down pat and hubby Jay-Z, who is also performing, is there to help calm the singer’s nerves. {MTV}
First Lady Michelle Obama stole the show during a visit to the UK last week with President Barack Obama when she imparted words of wisdom to students from a London comprehensive school. In addition to speaking about her important role as “Mom-in-Chief” and succeeding at a prestigious university amid those who doubted her, Mrs. Obama told students “Don’t be afraid to fail, don’t be afraid to take risks. Learn to use your voice now. Ask questions. Ask stupid questions. Be laughed at, get it wrong. Trip, fall and then get back up.” {ABC Correspondents Report}
Retired NFL baller Rodney Peete applauded wife Holly Robinson Peete’s work ethic in a red carpet interview at the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation Event. When asked what it is like to live in a house with “two superstars” Rodney answered that there is only one superstar in his house: wife Holly. The foundation helps support children living with diabetes and obesity and several other celebs turned out to raise money for the cause including Sinbad, Warren Moon, and Gene and Nick Simmons. {Daily Motion}
Rapper-turned-actor LL Cool J is one of several guest performers set to appear in a free Black Eyed Peas concert in Central Park June 9. The concert will raise money for the Robin Hood Foundation, and anti-poverty organization. MC Hammer, Natasha Bedingfield, Debbie Harry, Carole King, Zach Braff, Whoopi Goldberg and Jimmy Smits make up the other guest celebs.{Hip Hop DX}
David and Tamela Mann, i.e. Mr. Brown and Cora from television’s Meet the Browns, are calling for family recipes to be featured on their new cooking show. Favorite recipes will be prepared on the show and you can submit them on the couple’s website.{Tillyman }
Aja Dorsey Jackson is a freelance writer and public relations consultant in Baltimore, Maryland. Find out more about her at www.ajadorseyjackson.com or follow her on twitter @ajajackson.
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