|  Sade is back! The 50-year old singer has reunited with her band and a new project is due by thanksgiving. Sade's last project was 2000's Lovers Rock.
What's going on with Halle Berry  ? The Oscar winner recently embarrassed her boyfriend and baby daddy Canadian Model Gabriel Aubry  during a taping of Spike TV's Guys Choice Awards, Berry was on stage with fellow Oscar Winner Jamie Foxx, and they proceeded to make out on stage. Foxx grabbed Berry 's butt. Berry grabbed his crotch. And then, they made out. WTH! Jamie Foxx was on top in the world, but Halle 's man was made to look like a chump. The photos are everywhere. Berry has a young daughter with Aubry. Why would she embarrass him like this? Was she sending the handsome model a message? No man likes to be disrespected. That kiss with Jamie Foxx could cost her her relationship with Aubry. See for yourself on June 21st on Spike TV on The Guys Choice Awards. So what's the latest on Michael Jackson? It appears Michael will be doing some sort of concert with his brothers  and sister Janet. I hear it could happen in Texas ? A $3 million offer has been made for Michael while his brothers, who need the money, would get $300,000. There's no word on what Janet would get. In the meantime, The King of Pop has to gain weight. At the age of 50, he is too thin and too frail. There is still a question on whether Jackson will be able to handle a 50 concert stand in London . I hear Michael is not happy with the London deal. Other deals in the works include a casino and world tour. Also, Michael will not be singing live during his London shows. He will be lip singing. He can't do the dance routines and sing live at the same time. Hey Spike!  What's your beef with Tyler Perry  ?!!! In a recent interview with Ed Gordon, Lee came after Perry's neck saying his TV shows remind him of Amos 'N Andy. DANG Spike! So far, Perry has kept quiet but I'm sure his Madea would have a word or two for Lee. Perry is taking the high toad. He realizes his brand of theatre, TV and movies are not everyone's cup of tea, but he has an audience and he will continue to entertain them. Actor Mykelti Williamson  is joining the cast of the FOX show 24 with Kiefer Sutherland. So what does Maxwell look for in a woman? The sexy singer says he likes a pretty, assertive woman, a secure woman with a career. Maxwell's  long awaiting album, Black Summer Nights, is coming out on July 7th. What took him so long? Maxwell says he wasn't inspired, and he had to do something from the heart. Taraji P. Henson  goes nude in the new issue of Instyle magazine. The Oscar nominee looks fabulous in the tasteful spread, which celebrates celebrity nudes. Taraji will be starring in the new Tyler Perry-Madea movie I Can Do Bad All By Myself, which comes out in September. Brandy  has reached a settlement with the children of the woman that she accidentally killed in a car crash. In 2006, brandy was involved in a car crash when her range rover struck a woman's car and the woman died. Brandy was cleared of any wrongdoing by authorities, but she was still sued by the family. The late woman's two children will each receive $33,000. Chris Brown  is due in court on June 22nd, and hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Ex-girlfriend Rihanna is scheduled to testify against him, and talk about what happened on that fateful night in February that left her face battered and bruised. The two are no longer together, and it has gotten ugly. A few weeks ago, nude photos of Rihanna were released to the public and all fingers pointed to Chris Brown. The brouhaha cost Rihanna a coveted spot on Vogue magazine. The editors didn't want to deal with the scandal. June 22nd could prove fatal to Brown. Prosecutors could get enough evidence to continue with a trial. It's a boy for Kimora Lee Simmons and Actor Djimon Hounsou. Little Kenzo Lee Hounsou was born via c-section weighing in at 8lbs and 20 inches long. This is the couple's first child together. Kimora has two daughters from her previous marriage to Mogul Russell Simmons. Jennifer Hudson won't talk about it, but her friends say the Oscar- winner is 7 months pregnant. She had a baby shower last weekend in Chicago . Hudson is engaged to former Reality Star Punk, David Otunga from the VH1 show I Love New York . What Recession?!!!! Richard Williams, the father of Tennis Sensations Venus  and Serena Williams , has a new wife. Williams, 67, recently married his 30-year old girlfriend, Lakeisha Graham. Williams has been divorced from Venus and Serena's mom, Oracene, for the past 8 years. His 30 years old girlfriend is out shopping as we speak (smile). Adam Lambert, this season's American Idol runner up opens up in the new issue of Rolling Stone magazine, and yes, he is gay. Lambert says he just didn't want controversy to get in the way of the competition. Gabrielle Union has signed on for a new show on VH1. Union will serve as the executive producer of a new reality show which will focus on the lives of the baby mommas, ex-wives and ex-girlfriends of famous celebrities and athletes. Get ready for season six of Runs House. The premiere is June 15th on MTV. The show will once again feature Rev Run from RUN DMC, his wife, the kids and, of course, Uncle Russell. One of the episodes will deal with the recent arrest of Run's young son Jo-Jo, who was arrested for possession of marijuana. At the movies, it's Tennessee . Mariah Carey stars, and she is very good in this movie. Yes! She is very good! I know when we think of Carey, we think of a high maintenance diva, but in this new movie she takes off the makeup, cornrows the hair and shows off her acting skills. Philadelphia Native Lee Daniels produced the project. He has also has Precious coming out later this year with Mo'Nique co-starring with Mariah. Speaking of Mo'Nique  , she is losing weight, and she talks about it in the new issue of Jet magazine. Mo'Nique says she did not have weight loss surgery. She says she realized she was getting too heavy, so she stepped up her exercise program and cut out red meat. So far, she has lost 40 pounds and she wants to lose another 30. Mo'Nique is gearing up for her return to television with her new late night show on BET. Yes, Mo is coming to late night on BET starting this Friday. All this goes along with her major role in the Lee Daniels movie Precious, where she plays an abusive mother. I hear Mo could score an Oscar nomination for that role. The new Denzel Washington  /John Travolta  movie, The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3, opens in theatres next Friday. Washington is picking up the weight for co-star John Travolta, who will not be doing any press for the movie while he continues to mourn the death of his son. Last January Travolta's 16 -year son, Jett, died from a seizure. Washington says since Travolta needs time to heal, he is ready to do his part in promoting the movie for Travolta. The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 is a remake of the 70's classic that starred Walter Matthau, Marti n Balsam and Robert Shaw. The movie is about a group of madmen who take a subway car hostage. Check both Precious and Pelham's movie trailers out on line at wdasfm.com under Patty's page. For years, Chicago and Earth Wind &Fire have been spending their summers together by going on tour. Now, the two supergroups are joining forces again for a new album due out next year. I Wanna Thank You, an all star tribute to Maze featuring Frankie Beverly is getting ready to be released. Grammy award-winning Gospel Star Donald Lawrence is producing the project featuring Mary J. Blige, Musiq Soulchild, Mint Condition, Raheem DeVaughn, Ledisi and The Clark Sisters. The project is the brainchild of Frankie's son, Anthony Beverly, who wanted to do something special as the group celebrates over 40 years in the music business. Bernie Mac's daughter pays tribute to her dad in the new issue of Ebony magazine. In 5 Lessons I Learned From My Dad, she writes an open letter in his memory. Bernie Mac died last August. Stevie Wonder's  son, Keita Morris, is in trouble. Morris was arrested on a felony domestic violence charge regarding an incident with his girlfriend. He is out on Bond. Usher says his new album, Monster, is coming out this fall. The new project features production from Ne-Yo and Jermaine Dupri. Speaking of Ne-Yo, Mary J. Blige is teaming up with the singer/songwriter for a duet. Their new song will be featured on the soundtrack to the new Tyler Perry movie I Can Do Bad All By Myself. The movie starring Mary J. Blige, Taraji P. Henson and Gladys Knight opens in theatres in September. The soundtrack to the movie also features songs from Knight and Marvin Winans. Will Smith and his production company, Overbrook Entertainment, are planning to do a movie about the heroes of the Hurricane Katrina tragedy. Smith is scheduled to star as one of the heroes. Meanwhile, Smith's other half, Jada Pinkett Smith, has a new show coming on the TNT network. June 16th is the debut of her nursing drama series Hawthorne . Queen Latifah's  new album, Persona, is due out July 7th. Chris Rock's documentary, Good Hair, is coming out this fall. Good Hair is an in-depth, comical look at hair care in the black community. Rock teamed up with pop culture critic and Author Nelson George for the project. Spice Girl Mel B has just signed a deal with the VH1 network for a talent show. The talent show will be focusing on girl groups, and Mel B would be hosting the show. In other Mel B news, her baby daddy, Eddie Murphy, has a new movie coming out in early June. It's a family comedy called Imagine That. The TV One network is gearing up for the second season of its popular documentary series Unsung. The series features well known singers, and the real story behind their rise and fall. The second installment of the series kicks off June 7th, and will feature Melba Moore, Minnie Riperton, Shalamar and Florence Ballard of The Supremes. LL Cool J is coming to a TV near you this fall. His new cop drama, a spinoff called NCIS: Los Angeles , debuts on CBS. Jamie Foxx will be hosting The 2009 BET Awards on June 28th. Beyonce is scheduled to perform, and The O'Jays are getting a lifetime achievement award. Ne-Yo and Maxwell are also scheduled to perform. And, speaking of Jamie Foxx, he is currently planning a music tour, which will bring him back to Philly on September 13th. Look for the latest Tyler Perry movie, Madea Goes To Jail, on DVD June 16th. Teena Marie's latest CD, Congo Square, arrives in stores on June 9th. Check out Teena Marie this year at The West Oak Lane Jazz And Arts Festival. Teena Marie and The Whispers were just added to the lineup. It all takes place June 19th -21st on Ogontz Avenue , between 70th and 74th. Beyonce is releasing a new video anthology based on her CD I Am….Sasha Fierce. Wal-Mart is carrying it exclusively starting June 16th. Tavis Smiley has a new documentary called Stand. The Stand documentary is a road trip featuring Smiley and ten of his friends, including Dr. Cornel West, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson and BeBe Winans, to name a few. Get ready for the Neely's. Pat and Gina Neely, from the Food Network show Down Home With The Neelys, have a new cookbook out filled with delicious recipes. Down Home With The Neelys is available in bookstores now. Check out who's coming to Good Morning America : Jamie Foxx on June 19th and Queen Latifah on July 10th. Singer Will Downing is marking his 20th anniversary in the music business with a new release called Classique. The album, his 14th, arrives in stores on June 16th. The new CD will feature Downing recording some classics including David Ruffin's Statue Of A Fool and Barry White's I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little Bit More. Downing says he's excited about the project, and his health has been progressing since being diagnosed with the muscle disorder Polymyositis. Gladys Knight is coming out with a jewelry line. The singer/actress and business woman is exited about her new venture. The Gladys Knight Jewelry Line will be sold at major department stores and through The Home Shopping Network. The Gladys Knight Jewelry Line debuts in December. Also check her out in the new Tyler Perry Madea movie I Can Do Bad All By Myself, which opens in theatres in September. The Norman Lear Collection, a boxed DVD set, is coming out on June 9th. Norman Lear is the famed producer behind the TV classics The Jeffersons, Good Times, All In The Family, Maude and Sanford & Son to name a few. The first seasons of those and other Lear classics will be included in the set. The Wendy Williams talk show is set to debut this July. The show is going nationwide, and will be seen locally on FOX 29. The 15th Annual Essence Music Festival is set for July 3rd, 4th and 5th in New Orleans . Beyonce, John Legend, Eric Benet, Robin Thicke, Anita Baker, Bill Cosby and Maxwell are all on the bill. There will also be seminars featuring Prophetess Juanita Bynum and Roland Marti n. Plus, there'll be an all-star tribute to Bishop T.D. Jakes. | 
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