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*Hardship is no stranger to gospel singer Marvin Sapp, who entitled his latest album “I Win” as a declaration of his struggles through life. Sapp, who has three young children, lost his wife, MaLinda, in 2010 to colon cancer. Prior to losing his wife, he had suffered the loss of his father, his spiritual guide [...]
*According to Deadline.com screenwriter Michael Starrbury has been brought onboard by Morgan Creek Productions to rewrite the biopic on the iconic late rapper, Tupac Shakur. The film was originally penned by Steve Bagatourian, Stephen Rivele and Christopher Wilkinson. The rapper’s mother, Afeni Shakur, is set to executive producer; alongside producers James Robinson, David Robinson, and [...]
*Cissy Houston is telling all the business about her late daughter, Whitney Houston. The book has been described as “honest and heartbreaking, a mother’s story of tears, joy, and her greatest love of all – her daughter, Whitney.” She tells the story of her daughter from her first musical steps in the church choir, to her [...]
*Oh god. This can’t be good. According to TMZ, Katherine Jackson actually needs Conrad Murray’s help. Mrs. Jackson is suing AEG for the wrongful death of her son, Michael Jackson. Her claim is that they negligently hired the doctor without providing proper supervision. Yes, it sounds like she actually expects Conrad Murray to admit he [...]
*The only child of late Kansas City Chief’s linebacker, Jovan Belcher, is now entitled to receive her dad’s million-dollar fortune. She’s four-months old and in the care of her grandparents. But the family of Kasandra Perkins, the girlfriend the football player killed, is seeking full custody of the child. It’s about to get sticky. “Personally, [...]
*J.R. Ewing of “Dallas” will finally be laid to rest and given the proper respect. The funeral will air during season two of the TNT drama remake in honor of the character’s late actor, Larry Hagman. Though the network confirms the scenes have not yet been filmed, TV Line is reporting that Ewing will be [...]
*As both families mourn the loss of Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher and his girlfriend, Kasandra Perkins, team officials say they knew the athlete’s relationship was on rocks. As we reported, Belcher fatally shot his Perkins on Saturday morning before shooting himself in the head at Arrowhead Stadium parking lot in front of team [...]
*Arrangements have been finalized for Dontavies Boatwright, PEInc Gospel recording artist and BET’s “Sunday Best” finalist, who passed away on Thursday, November 8th in Jacksonville, Fla. He died of a heart attack at the age of 33. Friday, November 16th: PUBLIC VIEWING 5:00pm – 8:00pm J.E. Fralin & Sons Funeral Services 5065 Soutel Drive Jacksonville, [...]
*Finally Sherman Hemsley can be buried. A Texas judge gave the actor’s best friend the go ahead to proceed with the burial and running his estate, as the will intended. Known for his role as “George Jefferson,” Hemsley passed away on July 24 after suffering from lung cancer. His body has been sitting in a [...]
*Bobbi Kristina is nearly home free to play with her $20 million inheritance. Grandmother Cissy Houston has backed off her stronghold of Whitney Houston’s money and giving the singer’s only child what she wants. After the singer passed, Cissy and Pat Houston filed legal papers to keep the 18 year old from spending the money [...]
*We have sad news. Leo O’Brien, star of the classic film, “The Last Dragon,” died on Wednesday morning at the age of 41. According to reports, the autopsy was inconclusive, but the medical examiner’s office is awaiting toxicology results. Lately Leo has been going through some hard times. Last year he told the Daily News that he was shot [...]
*Isn’t Bobbi Kristina grown now? Her family doesn’t think she’s quite entitled to that label yet, it seems. According to documents filed in Georgia, trustees of Whitney Houston’s estate, including the singer’s mother Cissy, say Bobbi needs some financial supervision. Radar Online says Bobbi Kristina “is a highly visible target for those who would exert [...]
*Hollywood has been so moved by the passing of “Green Mile” star Michael Clarke Duncan. Described by many as “gentle,” “loving,” “awesome,” and “kind,” celebrities have taken to the pages of Twitter to express their heartfelt condolences. But no one is more deeply affected than Duncan’s fiancé, Omarosa Manigault. “I am devastated,” the “Apprentice” alum told [...]
*After the tragic death of singing diva, Donna Summer, there’s a classic battle royal over the huge fortune she left behind. Two of her three daughters, Mimi, 39 and Brooklyn, 31, are now throwing blows to see who is going to win most of the $75 million fortune, according to the National Enquirer. The ladies [...]
*Noted fashion writer/blogger Erica Kennedy’s recently announced death shocked the nation and led many to believe it was a murder. But reports from the Miami Beach police say there were no signs of foul play. However, the death is being classified as a “death investigation pending toxicology results.” Results from toxicology reports take 4 to [...]
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