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FILM/TV BITS: BET's 'Keyshia 2'; JJ to open for Jagged Edge; Whoopi's Scholastic Book program.
*BET's reality series "Keyshia Cole 2: The Way It Is" returns for its second season on Tuesday (Oct. 30) at 10:30 p.m. During this go-round, the singer attempts to deal with her family drama while working on her new CD, "Just Like You." Keyshia has invited several members of her family to live in her multi-million dollar Atlanta mansion, including her mother, recently released from prison after serving three years for drug-related charges, and her sister, Neffie, who suffers from alcoholism. Her mother and sister soon grow frustrated with Keyshia's rules, including "no men in the house." Neffie complains: "No company? Are we just going to look at each other? Are we in prison? We don't get no conjugal visits?"
*Suddenly Jimmy "J.J." Walker is everywhere. Last week he was spotted dining out with conservatives Ann Coulter and Rush Limbaugh in New York. Next weekend, he's due to open for R&B act Jagged Edge on Nov. 3 at Spotlight 29 Casino in California's Coachella Valley. The former "Good Times" star currently tours the country 25-30 weeks a year doing his stand-up comedy and also performs on late night T.V. and game shows. Tickets for the concert are $35, $45 and $50 and are on sale now at Spotlight29.com and at the Spotlight 29 Casino Gift Shop or by calling (800) 585-3737. Show time is 8 p.m.
*Continuing their commitment to promote literacy for all children, Whoopi Goldberg and Scholastic Book Clubs has announced the launch of the Whoopi! We're Reading! Sweepstakes as part of the Scholastic Book Clubs' ClassroomsCare program. The actress and co-host of "The View" is inviting classrooms from across the country to read 100 books for a chance to win ten 100-book collections for them to donate to the local charity or charities of their choice. The sweepstakes is open to teachers in all classrooms participating in Scholastic Book Clubs' ClassroomsCare program. For more information and complete rules, please visit http://www.scholastic.com/classroomscare.
