Queen Latifah To Launch Syndicated Talk Show In Fall 2013

The rapper/actress will make a foray into daytime television. Queen Latifah has announced that she will launch her first syndicated daytime talk show series in fall 2013.

According to NYTimes, the New Jersey native will produce the show through her Flavor Unit Entertainment in partnership with Sony Pictures Television and Will Smith and James Lassiter’s Overbrook Entertainment.

In addition to having her own talk show, Latifah is producing the drama Percentage starring Cam’ron and will next star in Ice Age 4: Continental Drift.

50 Cent Explains Why He Never Used Drugs & Doesn't Drink

Fif speaks with Piers Morgan about why he abstains from using substances.

50 Cent has previously spoken on the fact that he’s never used drugs, but now, he’s explaining why he abstained from illegal substances. During an interview on CNN’s “Piers Morgan Tonight,” Fif opens up about his background, noting that while he sold drugs, he never used them.

“I got a chance to watch a lot of my mother's sisters and brothers at different periods experiment with the use of drugs or alcohol and I see them respond so differently that I stay away,” he explained.

He also reflected on a bad experience he had with alcohol and why it’s driven him away from drinking. "I've had an experience that made me paranoid because of it and I stayed away from it following that," he said.

Justin Bieber's Camp Slams Baby-Daddy Allegations

Does Bieber have a baby?! Not as far as he's concerned.

According to Star magazine, 20-year-old Mariah Yeater has allegedly filed a paternity lawsuit against Justin Bieber, saying he fathered a baby boy she gave birth to three months ago from a prior hookup with the teen singer after one of his L.A. concerts.

Biebs—with his new swag-tastic hair—is calling shenanigans.
J.B.'s camp told E! News in a statement, "While we haven't yet seen the lawsuit, it's sad that someone would fabricate malicious, defamatory, and demonstrably false claims. We will vigorously pursue all available legal remedies to defend and protect Justin against these allegations."

Yes, Biebs' "balls have dropped" and he's already adopted a furry friend with girlfriend Selena Gomez, so they can play house, but that's all!

Hillary Clinton’s Mother, Dorothy Has Died

The mother (Dorothy) of US Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton, has died. She passed on Nov 1st, 2011 at the age of 92  at a Washington Medical Hospital after a short illness. Hillary Clinton was by her side when she passed on.

Nollywood Actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde's autobiography to be launched soon

A tell-all book that chronicles the life of seasoned actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is set to be launched into the market. The actress announced this earlier today during a TV interview.

The title and launch date of the book is not yet out,but we will keep you posted as soon as we get updates.

Congratulations to Omotola on this wonderful achievement.

NMVA 2011 - Darey, Jodie Lead the Pack

The much anticipated nominee list for the yearly Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA) is finally out. And for the first time since its inception, the organizers are scoring a first in the business with the introduction of two new categories of awards, Best Southern Africa Video and Best Western Africa Video to cater for our West and South African brothers and sisters.

Leading the pack on the nominee list is Darey and JÃ'die with four nominations each. The duo is closely followed by Goldie and Freestyle who have three nominations in the kitty. Others are Omawunmi, Sammie Okposo, Dipp, T.I.V and Tipsy with two nominations. This year's award recognizes the upcoming acts and also music video directors with excellent videos.

This year's show in the words of Cally Ikpe organiser of the show promises all the trappings of a world class event.
"We cannot afford to take chances with our standards as the whole entertainment industry is also agog wit expectation and everyone is looking forward to the huge event."

And with the judges promising a transparent judgment based on merit, the gladiators are assured that only the best will be chosen for honours. In furtherance of the organizers believe for traditional values, this year's event has been tagged 'Celebrating Our Cultural Heritage.

And to add value to this year's event, the Federal Ministry of Tourism had during the week endorsed the project as a viable national brand deserving all institutional and corporate sponsorship. It may interest you to know that this year's edition of the award will be hosted by the Lagos State Government.

Jessica Simpson announces she is pregnant!

Jessica Simpson picks Halloween day to announce that she and her fiancé Eric JohnsonEric Johnson are indeed pregnant! The tabloids have been showing fashion and accessories top-seller Jessica Simpson traipsing around in loose clothing, her baby bump quite noticeably visible but better late than never, it’s now official that she is with child.

Not to let her diva style lapse during her pregnancy, Jessica Simpson was seen in a leopard print big shirt, tight leggings, leopard boots and a stylish black coat, the singer was spotted outside her New York apartment. Ms Simpson, 31, only recently launched her Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend jewelry collection exclusively through Zales, which hit the stores across the nation this month.

Selling everything from fragrances to hosiery to sunglasses and shoes, in 2010, Simpson was able to take in $750 million in sales from her various fashion lines and with the new addition will undoubtedly approach $1 billion for 2012, undoubtedly rivaling big names in the fashion industry! Her strong presence and success in the fashion industry has also resulted in Simpson being approached to serve as a mentor to competing contestants on NBC's Fashion Star, TV's latest fashion design show.

Jessica and Eric Johnson, 32, have been dating since May of last year and have chosen to delay their marriage, though referring to him as her “fiancé” it’s safe to assume a wedding will be taking place in the near future. This will be her first child and it’s going to be one stylishly dressed baby in designer togs with Jessica Simpson as its mother…

Congratulations officially to Jessica Simpson and fiancé Eric Johnson on the pregnancy!

Amy Winehouse new album released in December

The late soul singer Winehouse Amy by recording a new album will be released in December, Monday, Island Records said. He said the tiger, hidden treasures "will include 12 songs - the unreleased tracks, current views and brand new songs, alternate versions of songs - the singer wearing a beehive on July 23, died at her London home recorded from.

Winehouse longtime music label partners as the "Actions" Mark RonsonMark Ronson and Salaam Remi for the artist's death, which many said would never sang or played a song twice in the same way after listening to recordings time was spent.

Island Records said the couple immediately realized the songs deserved to be heard composition, the songs of artists that Amy was a fitting testament to the combination, and as importantly, is their friend Amy. "

Album - "Frank" and "Back to Black," Winehouse after the third - will be released on December 5. Ronson and Remi Winehouse family management, and in cooperation with the label set of tracks. Winehouse's last studio recording - "Body and Soul" with Tony BennettTony Bennett sang a cover - will be included in the album.

Singer father, Mitch Winehouse, said another way, had never heard before "image" and the song is described as "incredibly beautiful." He said the family felt that the album 'Frank' and 'black back, we would never go for her release and we are confident that Amy musical legacy stand as a fitting tribute to be the standard was not "Island Records said in a statement.

£1 from every album sold in the UK (U.S. $ 1.60) a base of disadvantaged children and young artist donated her death in the name of an adult to help. Last week a British coroner Grammy winning singer died from accidental alcohol poisoning ruled he resumed drinking after weeks of dieting.

27-year-old Winehouse drug and alcohol abuse for years with a very public battle was fought, and there is speculation that he had died from drug overdose.

Lady Gaga launches Indian Formula One with performance!

Lady Gaga is on her Indian tour, where she wears a gown by New York based Indian designer Naeem Khan and says she’s a kind of an “Indian Hippie” who loves books by Indian philosopher Osho! Sporting a bun on her head tinted in the Indian flag colors of orange and green, the Queen of Pop wore a colorful one-strapped Naeem Khan gown.

Gaga also greeted the Indian press in Delhi on Friday with a “namaste,” saying that she felt so “blessed” that she was finally able to come to India to perform and meet her amazing new Indian fans. Graciously, Lady Gaga said that the “sights in India are beautiful but the most beautiful sights are the people, ” later sipping some hot tea during her press conference.

In preparation of her Indian tour, Lady Gaga posted via her Twitter account on 28 August, quoting a line from the Indian mystic Osha, also known as Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, “creativity is the greatest form of rebellion.” When asked by a reporter about her “Born This Way” album, Lady Gaga said that it was all about reincarnation!

Mother Monster is there as part of a star-studded unveiling of India’s first Formula One race, which took place on Sunday October 30. Explaining that she had built a “special stage” for the Sunday show held after the launching of the Formula One race. Lady Gaga added that the stage was unique for India and never been done before. Gaga said that she had also collaborated with Indian DJs such as Bollywood remixer DJ Aqeel for her performance, which she put her whole heart and soul into!

Back to Indian designer Naeem Khan, First Lady Michelle Obama also wore Naeem Khan’s pale gold and silver sequin embellished gown in 2009 to host their first State Dinner to welcome Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh and wife Mrs. Gursharan Kaur to the White House. Naeem Khan’s creations have been a favorite among celebrities such as Brook Shields, Eva Longoria, Beyonce and Carrie Underwood.

Kim Kardashian Files for Divorce. It's Over!

Kim Kardashian’s 72-day marriage to Kris Humphries has come to an end. It’s over now.

Reality TV star Kardashian filed for divorce Monday from her husband in Los Angeles Superior Court citing irreconcilable differences. Kim did not give a formal reason for the split. "After careful consideration, I have decided to end my marriage. I hope everyone understands this was not an easy decision," Kardashian told MTV News in a statement. I had hoped this marriage was forever, but sometimes things don't work out as planned. We remain friends and wish each other the best, she added.

The date of separation is listed as Oct. 31, 2011. Superstar lawyer Laura Wasser is handling the split. This divorce is the end of a super-tumultuous marriage. Just this weekend, Kim had two big solo appearances in New York City, where she looked sad and annoyed. That was telling that Kim will no longer remain with Kris.

Kris said that he is devastated to get filed for divorce as he love his wife very much. He said he is ready to contribute anything to make it run again. This shows that Humphries isn't ready to give up.

The court statement shows that Kardashian has asked the court to confirm that jewelry and other personal items, as well as earnings before and during the marriage, be considered separate property. Kim is one of the highest-paid reality stars on television with 2010 earnings estimated at $6 million from her TV show, clothing line, perfume, jewelry and tanning cream and other product endorsements and appearances.

The divorce between the couple has tensed whole entertainment media for the past week.