LL Cool J will take the stage at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas next week. Other hip hop icons Public Enemy, Ice Cube, and Doug E. Fresh will join LL for what promises to be a hot show. "It's just going to be really authentic and just a lot of energy," LL told VIBE. "It’ll be generational. You’ll see parents bringing their kids and people who are seeing some of us perform … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Carmelo and LaLa Respond to Divorce Rumors
Carmelo Anthony and wife LaLa are the latest targets of internet divorce rumors, but the pair shut down the rumor mill showing up arm and arm and all smiles leaving Scott’s restaurant in London this week. Carmelo also addressed rumors of a split telling the New York Post, “Just letting you know me and my wife have no problems. We’re good.” Twin actresses Tia and Tamera Mowry … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene – Chris Rock is Inspired by His Daugthers
In an interview with The Today Show, comedian Chris Rock revealed that the popular "Afro Circus" song his zebra Marty sings in the hit film Madagascar was an ad-lib inspired by his daughter. Rock made up the song trying to entertain his daughter Lola, who was bored on set at the recording studio one day during taping. He also admitted that he and comedian Dave Chappelle have … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Denzel and Pauletta Washington Celebrate 29 Years of Marriage
Denzel and Pauletta Washington celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary in Portofino, Italy. The couple was all smiles as they walked hand in hand, talked to village locals and enjoyed an anniversary meal at a restaurant. The couple met back in 1977, and they have four children ages 21 through 28. Celeb Essence Director Spike Lee joined forces with New Orleans Mayor Mitch … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: LL Cool J Balances Being A Dad And Superstar; Tia Mowry Keeps It Clean On Reality Show
First Lady Michelle Obama told Good Morning America that daughters Sasha and Malia have learned to have "thick skin" since dad President Obama took office. She said that the girls are also okay with knowing the possibility of not living in the White House for another four years depending on the outcome of the November elections. "They've grown to understand that home … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Anthony Hamilton’s Love Songs For His Wife; Tia Mowry Protects Her Marriage From Reality Show Curse
Soul singer Anthony Hamilton talked to Charleston Scene about his life growing up in Charlotte, trying to walk the line between being too hip hop for the older crowd and too soulful for the younger one, and his most recent album. The singer said he worked with Babyface writing love songs over a three-day period, resulting in an album of songs centering around his … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Beyonce Or Jay-Z – Who Made More In 2010?
Director Spike Lee caught was the target of some less-than-kind words from actor Clifton Powell last week. On the Russ Parr Morning show, Powell accused Lee of being a hater for speaking openly about his dislike of movies by director Tyler Perry. Lee dismissed the beef via twitter. {St. Louis American} Rapper Jay-Z has outearned his superstar wife Beyonce for the first time … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Sherri Shepherd Prepares For August Wedding, Chris Rock Heading To CNN?
Rapper/Actor LL Cool J was photo'd out headed home from a dinner date with his wife, Simone. The couple has been together for more than 20 years. {Media Takeout} Actress Nicole Ari Parker tweeted last week that her new film, 35 and Ticking, will open in theaters in Atlanta and Baltimore on May 20. The romantic comedy focuses on the lives of 30-somethings and also stars … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Countdown Is On For The Carey-Cannon Babies, The First Lady Inspires
Nick Cannon led many to believe that wife Mariah Carey was about to give birth when he tweeted Wednesday that he was praying the twins didn't make their debut before he could get home to the Big Apple from Los Angeles. Mariah was sent home earlier in the week after being rushed to the hospital when her contractions turned out to be a false alarm. {Daily Mail} First Lady … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Rev. Run Shares Spotlight With Son Diggy, Obamas Back In The U.S.
Former MTV VJ LaLa Vasquez sat down to talk love and basketball Wednesday with New York's Power 105.1 Breakfast club. She addressed rumors that her baller hubby Carmelo Anthony fathered a love child (not true) and said that despite her life as a basketball wife, she has no plans to be a part of the popular Basketball Wives reality show. {Hip Hop Wired} The apple doesn't fall … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Nick Cannon gets defensive, the Obamas push anti-bullying message
Beyonce caught flack this week after it was revealed that some of her performances, along with those by several other celebs like Usher and 50 Cent, were funded by Libyan leaders . The superstar says that she gave the money to a good cause after finding out the source, donating it to efforts in Haiti. {Rolling Stone} Don't mess with Nick Cannon's woman. The actor explained … [Read more...]