Comedian/actor Mike Epps was on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show acting a fool with Rickey and the crew! Mike talked about a possible new “Friday” movie with Chris Tucker and Katt Williams, and joked about his role as Satin in the upcoming remake of “Sparkle,” which will also star Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks. On a more serious note, Mike just got nominated for an NAACP Image Award for his role in “Jumping the Broom.” Check out the exclusive! RELATED: Mike Epps ‘I’m Still Standing Tour’ [EVENT] Rick Ross, DJ Khaled & More Bring In The New Year At Club Cameo Mike Epps Served Court Papers On Stage During Comedy Show [VIDEO] “Jumping The Broom” Cast Discusses Whether Marriage Is Sexy With The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Mike Epps As Charlie Sheen: “I’m Winning!” [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]
A BENJI Whitney?!?! Not a Benji, you ain’t got $100??? Whitney Houston’s finances are hitting rock bottom, and RadarOnline.com has the exclusive details about her dire situation. The Bodyguard star, 48, who sought help for her crack addiction last year, has lost her fortune, a source close to the singer exclusively revealed. “Whitney’s fortune is gone,” the source said. “Music industry heavy hitters are supporting her and her label is fronting her cash against her next album, but no one knows when that will be released.” The six-time Grammy winner has blown through an enormous fortune that she amassed over decades of stardom. “She might be homeless if not for people saving her. She is broke as a joke.” Bobby Brown’s ex-wife’s financial woes have her so cash strapped she’s been begging friends for help. “She called someone to ask for $100,” the source said. “It is so sad. She should have Mariah Carey money, and she’s flat broke.” Whitney, Whitney, Whitneeey…babygirl, not like this. Get you life together, leave them cotdamn rocks ALONE! Bobby see what you done did!!!! SMH via RadarOnline More On Bossip! Rocky Road: A List Of Couples That Might Not Make It Past 2012 Black Casts Ain’t Extinct Yet: A List Of Some of The Best All African American Films Real Is Overrated: The Most Notorious And Beloved Fake Celebrity Bodyparts Of All Time ChitChatter: Beyonce Speaks For The First Time Since Having Baby Blue Ivy About The Loss Of Etta James
Ashley Robles took on arguably the most difficult challenge one can give oneself on last night’s American Idol audition show: She covered the Dolly Parton/Whitney Houston classic “I Will Always Love You.” But Robles rose to the occasion, belting out an impression version that granted the single mother access to Hollywood from all three judges, with Randy Jackson wondering where the heck Ashley has been all the time. Are we looking at a new frontrunner? Ashley Robles American Idol Audition NOTE : Due to its late airing on the East Coast, this San Diego-based episode will be shown again tomorrow night on Fox, prior to President Obama’s State of the Union Address. Tune in to watch such contenders as Aubree Dieckmeyer and Jane Carrey .
Brandy recently said that her “dream role” would be portraying Whitney Houston in a movie, and let other actresses know that she would be the best person to play Whitney. The two co-starred in the 1997 remake of Cinderella . Brandy said she has Whitney’s personality and “isms” down, but doesn’t want to do the singing. Brandy also said she would love to do a period piece like Mahogany or Lady Sings the Blues . Would you want to see Brandy play Whitney Houston onscreen? Read more here . RELATED POSTS: Brandy Possibly Collaborating With Drake? Monica And Brandy Reuniting For New Song Whitney Houston & Bobby Brown’s Drug Dealer Spills The Dirt [VIDEO] Whitney Houston On Aaliyah: “My Sparkle Has Gone” [VIDEO]
Brandy recently said that her “dream role” would be portraying Whitney Houston in a movie, and let other actresses know that she would be the best person to play Whitney. The two co-starred in the 1997 remake of Cinderella . Brandy said she has Whitney’s personality and “isms” down, but doesn’t want to do the singing. Brandy also said she would love to do a period piece like Mahogany or Lady Sings the Blues . Would you want to see Brandy play Whitney Houston onscreen? Read more here . RELATED POSTS: Brandy Possibly Collaborating With Drake? Monica And Brandy Reuniting For New Song Whitney Houston & Bobby Brown’s Drug Dealer Spills The Dirt [VIDEO] Whitney Houston On Aaliyah: “My Sparkle Has Gone” [VIDEO]
Josh Krajcik also impresses judges with the Beatles’ ‘Something.’ By Adam Graham Chris Rene on “X Factor” Photo: FOX Nicole Scherzinger coined the term “Krajcik Magic” on Wednesday’s (December 7) “X Factor,” but it was Chris Rene who worked his mojo the hardest, arguably winning the night with his show-closing original, “Where Do We Go From Here.” Rene’s performance finished out a night that saw the top five contestants performing two songs apiece: one dance hit and one song of each contestant’s choosing. The episode’s drama (because what would “The X Factor” be without a little drama?) came from an “error in communication” that saw the contestants having to switch up their final songs with only 24 hours’ notice. How would they perform under the pressure? Would they remember their lyrics? And what kind of crazy hyperbole would Paula Abdul heap upon the contestants? Turns out they all handled the twist pretty well, with Rene stealing the evening with his original song. Cross-legged and strumming an acoustic guitar, Rene seemed perfectly at ease with “Where Do We Go From Here,” which brought to mind his initial audition when he performed another original, “Young Homie.” “Where Do We Go From Here” had a laid-back, easygoing vibe and wouldn’t have felt out of place being released on Jack Johnson’s Brushfire Records. Simon Cowell remarked that at this point in the competition, performing an original is either “stupidity or a stroke of genius.” He ended up calling it the latter, with Rene reacting by jumping up and down in place. Up until Rene’s finale it appeared to be Josh Krajcik’s night, even though it started out shaky with a so-so orchestral take on Rihanna’s “We Found Love.” But he came around on his second song, punching up the Beatles’ “Sometimes” and having Scherzinger call him “the male Adele in the industry right now” before coining the term “Krajcik Magic.” Abdul literally couldn’t find the words to sing his praises, telling the burrito maker, “Adjectives just don’t describe your brilliance anymore, they just don’t measure up.” (Note: Will someone please lend Paula a thesaurus?) Speaking of Adele, Melanie Amaro opened the show with a clubby take on the Brit soul singer’s “Someone Like You” and later took on Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey’s “When You Believe.” Those are three gigantic singers to tackle over the course of a season let alone a single night, but Amaro acquitted herself nicely, with Cowell calling her “outstanding” and urging viewers to pick up their phones to vote so he doesn’t end up with another situation like he had with Drew last week. Bubbly 13-year-old Rachel Crow chose B.o.B and Bruno Mars’ “Nothin’ on You” for her opener and returned to last week’s Michael Jackson theme for “Music & Me” for her second performance of the evening. To say Abdul was ecstatic about the two songs would be an understatement. “Your vocal depth transcends all generations” she told Crow after the former, while explaining to her, “You are a wonderful role model. You are every girl’s best friend and every parent’s daydream. You are fantastic and magical,” after the second. Did we mention Abdul also called her “beautifully fearless”? Marcus Canty, who has landed in the bottom two the last two weeks in a row, took on Chaka Khan’s “Ain’t Nobody” and Leon Russell’s “A Song for You.” The first song played more to his strengths, while the second honed in on his vocals, which often suffer in comparison to his abilities as an all-around entertainer. Cowell blew off the second song as “a bit boring,” but Canty’s mentor, L.A. Reid, compared his ability to get up after getting knocked down to no less than Muhammad Ali. “I’ve got your back,” Reid told him. But do voters? One artist is scheduled to be sent home on Thursday’s episode of “The X Factor.” What did you think of Wednesday’s show? Let us know in the comments!
Latest #1 moves her ahead of Stevie Wonder and Janet Jackson on the all-time list, with Whitney Houston and Madonna within reach. By James Montgomery Rihanna on the set of her “We Found Love” video Photo: Photopress Belfast/Splash News Rihanna may have pushed the boundaries with her video for “We Found Love,” but thanks to that song, she’s now pushed her way into the history books — and passed a pair of all-time greats in the process. “Love” just completed its climb to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, giving Rihanna her 11th #1 hit, which puts her one ahead of Stevie Wonder and Janet Jackson. With her latest chart-topper, she’s now tied with Whitney Houston and is within reach of equaling Madonna and the Supremes’ career total of 12 #1’s. If — or, more likely, when — she gets her 12th, she’ll trail only Michael Jackson (13 #1’s), Elvis Presley (17), Mariah Carey (18) and the Beatles (20) on the all-time list. Rare company, indeed. And just as impressive is how quickly she’s accomplished all this. Earlier this month, when “Love” leapt from #16 to #9 on the Hot 100, RiRi made Billboard history by racking up 20 top 10’s faster than any solo artist , doing it in just six years and four months. That bested a mark previously set by Madonna, who did it in six years and nine months and ranks Rihanna second to only the Beatles, who pulled off the feat in a staggering two years and seven months. Rihanna is the 14th artist to ever earn 20 Hot 100 top 10’s and is just the fifth woman to do it. Madonna leads everyone with 37 top 10’s, followed by Carey and Jackson (27 each) and Whitney Houston, with 23. What do you think about Rihanna’s chart accomplishment? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists Rihanna
A few weeks ago Lil Wayne produced a home video “ PSA” that addressed everything from his syrup drinking to his choice in automobiles. 50 Cent’s recent PSA is a little less self-serving. The rapper and entrepreneur has been raising money for the world food bank, and promised to donate one meal of for every “like” that his Street King product gets on FB. Evidently, he is not satisfied with the results thus far and posted this statement on the Street King FB page: The world is so f***** up People don’t seem to care anymore People seem to have distanced themselves from other people’s problems, they have been programmed not to care! Politicians are corrupt…So many companies are corrupt and taking excessive profits in certain sectors…….and we keep allowing this s*** to happen There are 1 billion plus people living in extreme poverty. You know what that is? You don’t know if your getting your next meal, no shelter, no medical. You have no chance of hustling your way out of it! We have been programmed to not give a s*** about these people! Well I have woken up and I’m not turning a blind eye anymore! Im not playing the game anymore. Our Company CEO’s and politicians want us to keep our heads down and not ask questions. Not demand the truth they don’t want us to care, they have trained us to turn a blind eye! Because they control us and profit from us this way! to push back at them questions and threatens their lifestyles. Children are dying everyday from hunger. Its f***** up, its wrong and I am angry Im not going to shut up or give up – f*** the system, its wrong. wake up we are being used! Innocent children are dying each day…. we need to shout out to companies, politicians that we aren’t playing their games anymore We are waking up to their lies and deceitful dealings Im angry, Im going to make a difference and no one is going to stop me Join me if your tired of being used and manipulated Make this world fair for everyone -50 Cent Hours after posting that statement 50 Cent added that he had written a check for million meals to be delivered through the United Nations World Food Program. And the Grinch’s small heart grew three sizes that day… To support 50 Cent CLICK HERE to like the Street King fan page. RELATED POSTS: 50 Cent On Rick Ross Seizures 50 Cent Presents “Sync” Headphones 50 Cent Goes In On Lil Wayne & Game! [NEW MUSIC]
A few weeks ago Lil Wayne produced a home video “ PSA” that addressed everything from his syrup drinking to his choice in automobiles. 50 Cent’s recent PSA is a little less self-serving. The rapper and entrepreneur has been raising money for the world food bank, and promised to donate one meal of for every “like” that his Street King product gets on FB. Evidently, he is not satisfied with the results thus far and posted this statement on the Street King FB page: The world is so f***** up People don’t seem to care anymore People seem to have distanced themselves from other people’s problems, they have been programmed not to care! Politicians are corrupt…So many companies are corrupt and taking excessive profits in certain sectors…….and we keep allowing this s*** to happen There are 1 billion plus people living in extreme poverty. You know what that is? You don’t know if your getting your next meal, no shelter, no medical. You have no chance of hustling your way out of it! We have been programmed to not give a s*** about these people! Well I have woken up and I’m not turning a blind eye anymore! Im not playing the game anymore. Our Company CEO’s and politicians want us to keep our heads down and not ask questions. Not demand the truth they don’t want us to care, they have trained us to turn a blind eye! Because they control us and profit from us this way! to push back at them questions and threatens their lifestyles. Children are dying everyday from hunger. Its f***** up, its wrong and I am angry Im not going to shut up or give up – f*** the system, its wrong. wake up we are being used! Innocent children are dying each day…. we need to shout out to companies, politicians that we aren’t playing their games anymore We are waking up to their lies and deceitful dealings Im angry, Im going to make a difference and no one is going to stop me Join me if your tired of being used and manipulated Make this world fair for everyone -50 Cent Hours after posting that statement 50 Cent added that he had written a check for million meals to be delivered through the United Nations World Food Program. And the Grinch’s small heart grew three sizes that day… To support 50 Cent CLICK HERE to like the Street King fan page. RELATED POSTS: 50 Cent On Rick Ross Seizures 50 Cent Presents “Sync” Headphones 50 Cent Goes In On Lil Wayne & Game! [NEW MUSIC]
Not too many singers alive can match the power of vintage Whitney Houston, not even Whitney. But that didn’t stop Ashanti from taking a swing at both “I Will Always Love You” and “I Have Nothing” at a recent concert. How do you think she did? Watch the clip and let us know in the comments. (props to Soulculture.Uk ) RELATED POSTS: Ashanti Announces New Single On The Today Show [VIDEO] Ashanti, Lloyd & Ja Rule Reunite On Stage [VIDEO]
