He may have never won an Academy Award, but actor Samuel L. Jackson has nabbed an even better title as the highest grossing actor of all time. Samuel L.’s movies have grossed $7.42 billion through his career and has landed the star a spot in the Guiness Book of World Records. He has starred in more than 100 films including several blockbusters, Iron Man and Pulp Fiction to name a few. {NY Daily News}
Actress Essence Atkins gave a candid interview to ESSENCE.COM where she dished about pregnancy, marriage, and how she met her husband of two years online at match.com. “I didn’t want to waste anymore time,” said the star. Essence, 39, is currently expecting her first baby with hubby Jamie Mendez. {Essence}
Beyonce and Jay-Z are reportedly preparing for their little-one-to-come in a big way; the internet has been abuzz this week with rumors that baby Carter will come home to a 2,200 square foot nursery that Bey is building in their New York City apartment. {US Weekly}
Actor Sean Patrick Thomas of Save the Last Dance and Barbershop fame enjoyed time with his adorable little ones, Lola Jolie, 3, and Luc Laurent, 1, at Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch in West Hollywood. Sean’s wife Aonika Laurent also joined the crew as they searched for the perfect pumpkin. {Black Celeb Kids}
Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph chatted with Heath Daniels about reuniting with the other two original Dreamgirls, Loretta Devine and Jennifer Holliday, at the 21st annual Divas Simply Singing concert. Sheryl dished about the approaching 30th anniversary of the original Broadway production as well as her efforts in raising AIDS awareness which the benefit concert supports. {Playbill}
President Barack Obama hung out with a few of Hollwood’s hottest celebs while he raised campaign money in Los Angeles. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith and Magic Johnson were among the stars attending the President’s fundraisers. {USA Today}