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*Michael Jackson's "This Is It" documentary ended up earning $1.9 million more over the weekend than was initially calculated, thanks to a robust Sunday crowd. The film's domestic five-day opening was actually $34.4 million, boosted by $8.3 million Sunday instead of the $6.4 million initially estimated by Sony. In fact, Sunday turned out to be the top-grossing day for "This is It." The film also did slightly more overseas than initially projected, with $69.5 million vs. $68.1 million, according to Variety.

*Alicia Keys has been added to the lineup of performers for the 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, which take place tomorrow (Nov. 5) at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, and will be broadcast live on the Univision Network from 8 - 11 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central). For non Spanish-speaking Latin music fans, closed captioning in English will be available on CC3.

*Mary J. Blige is denying rumors that she and her husband, Kendu Isaacs, are expecting her first child. She says there isn't a "slight" bit of truth in the reports, according to GossipCop.com. In September, the Queen of Hip Hop Soul said she would be a "poor parent" because she is far too busy to adopt any kids, and is happy looking after Isaacs' three children from a previous relationship.

*PURE Management Group (PMG) has announced the New Year's Eve entertainment bookings for its various night clubs in Las Vegas. Rapper 50 Cent will perform at PURE Nightclub, the Black Eyed Peas rock LAX Nightclub, and rap artist Shwayze will ring in 2010 at Christian Audigier The Nightclub. Tickets for 50 Cent and the Peas are each $100; Shwayze tickets are $50. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.Vegas.com.

*Autumn Whitaker, the 17-year-old daughter of actor Forest Whitaker and his wife Keisha, is set to be formally introduced to adult society at the annual Le Bal des Debutantes in France. The annual event will mark its 19th year at the Crillon Hotel in Paris, later this month. Also among the select group of finalists chosen this year are Francesca Eastwood, the 16-year-old daughter of Clint Eastwood and Frances Fisher. Last year's event saw Scout Willis, daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, make her society debut in front of her famous family.

*Clark Johnson has been tapped to direct TNT's new drama pilot, "Delta Blues," executive produced by George Clooney. Written by Liz Garcia and Josh Harto, the script centers on an outstanding but unusual Memphis cop who moonlights as an Elvis impersonator and lives with his mother. The project hails from Warner Bros. TV and its cable division Warner Horizon.




	ITTY BITTY BITS: 'This is It's' extra b.o.; Keys at Latin Grammys; Blige rumor denied; 50 & Peas for New Year's; Whitaker's debutante teen; TNT snags Johnson. (November 4, 2009) Email to a friend \| Print Friendly Michael Jackson's "This Is It" documentary ended up earning $1.9 million more over the weekend than was initially calculated, thanks to a robust Sunday crowd. The film's domestic five-day opening was actually $34.4 million, boosted by $8.3 million Sunday instead of the $6.4 million initially estimated by Sony. In fact, Sunday turned out to be the top-grossing day for "This is It." The film also did slightly more overseas than initially projected, with $69.5 million vs. $68.1 million, according to Variety. Alicia Keys has been added to the lineup of performers for the 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, which take place tomorrow (Nov. 5) at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, and will be broadcast live on the Univision Network from 8 - 11 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central). For non Spanish-speaking Latin music fans, closed captioning in English will be available on CC3. Mary J. Blige is denying rumors that she and her husband, Kendu Isaacs, are expecting her first child. She says there isn't a "slight" bit of truth in the reports, according to GossipCop.com. In September, the Queen of Hip Hop Soul said she would be a "poor parent" because she is far too busy to adopt any kids, and is happy looking after Isaacs' three children from a previous relationship. PURE Management Group (PMG) has announced the New Year's Eve entertainment bookings for its various night clubs in Las Vegas. Rapper 50 Cent will perform at PURE Nightclub, the Black Eyed Peas rock LAX Nightclub, and rap artist Shwayze will ring in 2010 at Christian Audigier The Nightclub. Tickets for 50 Cent and the Peas are each $100; Shwayze tickets are $50. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.Vegas.com. Autumn Whitaker, the 17-year-old daughter of actor Forest Whitaker and his wife Keisha, is set to be formally introduced to adult society at the annual Le Bal des Debutantes in France. The annual event will mark its 19th year at the Crillon Hotel in Paris, later this month. Also among the select group of finalists chosen this year are Francesca Eastwood, the 16-year-old daughter of Clint Eastwood and Frances Fisher. Last year's event saw Scout Willis, daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, make her society debut in front of her famous family. Clark Johnson has been tapped to direct TNT's new drama pilot, "Delta Blues," executive produced by George Clooney. Written by Liz Garcia and Josh Harto, the script centers on an outstanding but unusual Memphis cop who moonlights as an Elvis impersonator and lives with his mother. The project hails from Warner Bros. TV and its cable division Warner Horizon. Click for the latest entertainment headlines Click for the latest Obama - Political headlines Speak Out Currently, 2 comments have been made on this story. View Comments or Post Comments.	Mary J. Blige ... Powered by Mochila
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ITTY BITTY BITS: 'This is It's' extra b.o.; Keys at Latin Grammys; Blige rumor denied; 50 & Peas for New Year's; Whitaker's debutante teen; TNT snags Johnson.