The Victoria Secret Fashion Show Sizzled!

Model Chanel Iman


I don't know this model's name, but she's cute.


I'm good on the blue, hot pink, and orange. It is different though.


Another 'interesting' outfit. I love the opera gloves!


Model Selita Ebanks giving good face backstage


Singer Keri Hilson on the red carpet


Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas on the red carpet


Host and Victoria's Secret alum Heidi Klum

Oprah bids goodbye to daytime

Yesterday, media mogul Oprah Winfrey made an emotional announcement she would end her long-running talk show in 2011. Winfrey is launching her own cable channel, the Oprah Winfrey Network or OWN, in conjunction with Discovery Communications. Winfrey has no plans to move her talk show to cable and will produce original content for the network.

Janet Jackson "Make Me" full video

Tila Tequila lost it

Since you haven't been paying enough attention to quasi-adult-film star Tila Tequila, she had to resort to drastic measures. Tila had a meltdown on her live U-Stream channel Thursday stripping naked and ranting about her ex-boyfriend Shawne Merriman abusing her. She called him a "woman beater" and said of herself, “I am an angel…because I am here to save the world with my army.” Ooooookay. So now she's the messiah? Methinks we are all lost if that's the case. Girl get help.

The breakdown comes just days after filing a $1.5 million lawsuit against her ex-boyfriend, NFL star Shawne Merriman, for battery and false imprisonment. Tila issued a statement blaming her unusual behavior on anxiety and flashbacks from the alleged abuse.

Chris Brown pays homage to Michael Jackson

Since BET (allegedly) blocked him from performing a tribute to his idol at his awards show, Chris Brown made his own tribute to the legend that is Michael Jackson. Chris is really gunning hard to get his career back.

Toni Braxton feat. Trey Songz "Yesterday"

So this explains their little kiss and grope session. I'm a bit tired of all this scripted romance.

Jennifer Lopez "Bun In the Oven"...er..."Fresh Out the Oven"

Jennifer Lopez new video "Bun In the Oven"...er..."Fresh Out the Oven." (sorry)

MTV

acquired the rights to show 'This Is It' (again and again) starting in 2010.

Fate of racially-tinged WalMart line-cut scuffle may be determined today

Nearly three years ago Heather Ellis left her place in a WalMart checkout line to join another inthe small town of Kennet Missouri. What happened next has touched off a firestorm of debate around the country and embroiled the world's largest retailer in a public relations nightmare. Store clerks and witnesses say Ellis cut the line, shoved other patrons' articles aside on the conveyor belt, and was confrontational. Ellis maintains she simply joined the line with her cousin and was mistreated by a cashier who asked her for identification even though she was paying in cash, refused to return her change from her transaction, and spoke to her rudely. Management and ultimately the police were called to quell the uprising. Police allege Ellis was combative and hurling curses and insults; they say she kicked one officer in the shin and another in the face, splitting his lip. Ellis counters she was called a racial epithet and told to "go back to the ghetto". She also says police roughed her up in the process of arresting her.

Ellis was charged with assaulting police officers, resisting arrest and disturbing the peace. Officials with the American Civil Liberties Union and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference said the case is indicative of racial bias in the town, where 13 percent of the population is African-American. Ellis' supporters have held several peaceful rallies in the town which, unfortunately have drawn the attention of the racial hate group the Ku Klux Klan. The Klan is threatening racial violence if the rallies continue.

The court heard testimony yesterday and a verdict could be rendered as early as this afternoon. The schoolteacher could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted of the felony charges.

source: CNN

Spike picks pimp-tale as next project

After publicly critizing Tyler Perry for his choice of television and movie projects, Spike Lee teams up with Training Day director Antoine Fuqua for the adaptation of the graphic novel 'Miss: Better Living Through Crime,' with Spike in the chair as executive producer.

A new company, Vigilante Entertainment, is developing the project, which revolves around Nola and Slim, two unlikely partners in crime in the 1920s and 30s in New York. Nola is a poor white girl who has learned to survive by hook or by crook since being expelled from the orphanage. Slim is a black pimp with an uncertain past, trying to keep one foot out of the grave. The story revolves around how the two forge a partnership as killers for hire.

Adapting the graphic novel is John Ridley, who wrote George Lucas' upcoming World War II action film 'Red Tails.'

Stevie Wonder can't handle TII

When asked, “Do you think he [Michael Jackson] would have wanted the movie to be released even though it’s all rehearsal footage?” Longtime friend Stevie Wonder emotionally replied, “I don’t know. I really don’t know...I haven’t seen the movie yet. I’m sure I will go see it but, emotionally, I can’t really handle going to see it now...“I will say that I hope the film, the movie is very successful and I hope that his children, his mother and the family get what they're supposed to receive.”

Translation: I hope Joe don't get shyt because Michael left him out of the will on purpose.

Hot Mess Fitness

You watched 'The Biggest Loser' now checkout King James and Hot Mess Fitness...(he takes food stamps-water not included)

The only all female total body workout program that has a proven 100% success rate. Clients have lost 20-30-40-50 over 70 pounds!!! Because of the unique and unusual workouts created by “Sir James”, unheard of weight loss has been achieved in an incredibly short period of time. It is all about you “Ms. Thick Gurl” and you “Beginners”, your bringing “Sexy Back”!!"

The End.

Oprah will announce today that her last show will be September 9, 2011. Her show will be replaced by the Gayle King Show and she will finally get married.

Caster Semenya's future is still up in the air

The career fate of 800 metre world champion Caster Semenya has yet to be decided. She is currently eligible to compete and the IAAF is working to resolve the controversy regarding her gender and hormone testing. IAAF director of communications Nick Davies refused to confirm a press release issued by South Africa's Department of Sport and Recreation that a deal had been negotiated to allow Semenya to keep her gold medal and US$60,000 prize money from Berlin.

"We are not in a position to do that at the moment," Davies said. "Two days ago we issued our own statement saying we were very happy to have been working with her representatives in South Africa. But we are not in a position at the moment to confirm 100% what was announced and hopefully we'll have a resolution soon."

source

Congratulations to Nivea

Congratulations are in order: R & B singer Nivea and her ex- (and soon-to-be jailbird), rapper Lil' Wayne had a baby boy this week. Lil Wayne is rumored to have had several other children this year by other women, including actress Lauren London.

Immo Snatch You Bald...

only a woman with balls could do this-check out how they do at Miss Gay Brazil

Ex-NBA Star Jayson Williams Cops A Plea

Retired NBA star Jayson Williams has cut a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for accidentally shooting a driver at his New Jersey estate in 2002, a person with knowledge of the case told The Associated Press on Thursday.

Williams, who retired in 2000 after playing nine seasons in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets, was to face a retrial in January on a reckless manslaughter count.

The person, who not authorized to speak about the case, told the AP on condition of anonymity that Williams is to plead guilty to aggravated assault on Friday. Because a gun was used in the crime, Williams must serve at least 18 months in prison, the person said.

The plea deal would resolve all charges in the case that dragged out for nearly eight years.

Witnesses testified that while showing off a shotgun in his bedroom, Williams snapped the weapon shut and it fired one shot that struck driver Costas Christofi in the chest, killing him. They also testified that Williams initially placed the gun in the dead man's hands and instructed those present in the bedroom to lie about what happened. Williams has since settled with the Christofi family in the civil lawsuit associated with the case.

The defense has maintained the shooting was an accident and that Williams panicked afterward.

Source: AP

Janet and Jermaine are just "friends"

Janet Jackson's prime time interview with ABC's Robin Williams was a big hit. In the interview, Janet quashes rumors she and long-time beau Jermaine Dupri have patched things up saying they are still very close friends but are not dating. Janet credits Jermaine with helping her to learn to accept her body the way it is and to love herself.

The View makes another rape misstep

ABC's "Modern Family" star Sophia Vergara visited the women of the View to promote her new show. When asked how her character could possibly have a 18-year-old son, she jokes "I was raped at 13!" The View cast laughed along with her, but this is not funny. You might recall how Whoopi Goldberg stepped in a steaming pile a month or so ago regarding the Roman Polanski extradition when she said "I mean it wasn't rape rape?" Outrageously, the media seems to have forgotten her remarks and let her off the hook. I haven't.

High Five to GLo

George Lopez took a rip at beleagured Michael Jackson physician Dr. Conrad Murray this week on his show.

"Did you hear that Dr. Conrad Murder(he then stops talking and looks at the audience) oops, Dr Conrad Murrrr.......Dr. Murray was in child support court to ask the judge to lower the dose before it kills him.

Lopez Tonight airs Monday through Thursday on TBS at 11pm Eastern.

D. Wade you're the face of Brand Jordan what you gonna do now?

Gabrielle Union in Maxim Magazine

I wonder if Fantasia is in his "5"

Your girl Fantasia at the Soul Train Music awards and her jumpoff, married T-Mobile salesman Antwaun Cook sitting in the row behind her. Apparently they met in August, Twan left his wife and kids mid-September and Fanny had his name tattooed on her shoulder the following week. 'Twan has filed for divorce and is living in Charlotte, NC with Fantasia.

Accuser's father tried to alter his identity

Michael Jackson's molestation accuser's father, Evan Chandler apparently commited suicide on November. 5th with a single gushot wound to the head. Though no suicide not was found in the condo, some critics speculate Chandler may have been hounded by guilt over his numerous attempts to get money from Michael Jackson by accusing him of wrongdoing with his son, Jordan. Chandler also reportedly underwent numerous plastic surgeries in an attempt to alter his appearance; he wanted to disguise his identity due to die hard Jackson fans who would shout and berate him when they recognized him in public.

From this to this

As reported here awhile back, according to Variety Magazine production begins on May 30 in South Africa on the movie "Winnie" based upon the life of former South African First Lady, Winnie Mandela. The movie will star J. Hud with a supporting role by Punk.

Gucci Mane takes responsibility

Gucci Mane has been sentenced to 12 months in Fulton County Jail for violation of probation to have begun on the 12th of November. He wants you to know he accepts full responsibility for his actions:

“I have accepted full responsibility for my actions and I am ready to deal with what is in front of me right now. Thankfully, my label is still moving forward with my album release so I will have plenty to look forward to when I get out. I am remaining positive and want my fans to know that I am grateful for their loyalty and continued support. I will get through this.”

He also wants you to buy his new album, The State vs. Radric Davis, due out December 8th.

Alicia Keys debuted her new song "Open Letter To Mashonda"

Alicia Keys debuted her new video "Dear Mashonda, Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart." That's pretty insensitive don't you think?

Leona Lewis on DWTS

Leona Lewis did a stand up job Tuesday night on Dancing With The Stars.

Repost: BREAKING NEWS: Father of Michael Jackson's accuser found dead

I wanted to re-post this again so everyone would see it.

Unconfirmed reports are in that Evan Chandler, father of Michael Jackson's accuser in his first molestation trial Jordan Chandler, is dead. Reportedly, the elder Chandler was found dead on November 5th of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He left no suicide note.

Evan Chandler famously accused Michael of molestation in 1993 leading to Michael's first major bout with depression and anxiety surrounding negative media attention. Chandler originally approached Michael's people with a demand for money saying he had a doctor's note saying sexual abuse might have occurred; at this time the boy had not said anything about abuse. Chandler was turned away and filed a civil suit against Michael using a confession extracted from his son with sodium amytal as evidence of the alleged abuse. Sodium amytal alters the mind to allow others to implant memories; in other words, Jordan's father brainwashed him into saying Michael Jackson molested him. Jordan told police and psychiatrists he and Michael kissed, masturbated, and engaged in oral sex. (I'm sorry for the graphic nature of the post, but you need to understand just how heinous his allegations were.) Police raided Neverland Ranch and searched his mother's home Hayvenhurst. Michael was forced to submit to a strip search and photographing of his body, including his genitals, anus, thighs, etc.

Evan Chandler was tape recorded speaking with his son's stepfather saying, “Everything’s going according to a certain plan that isn’t just mine… and if I go through with this, I win big time. There’s no way I lose. I’ve checked that inside out. I will get everything I want, and they will be destroyed forever. June will lose [custody of the son]… and Michael’s career will be over.” When asked how the accusations will affect his son, Evan replied "That's irrelevant to me...It will be a massacre if I don't get what I want. It's going to be bigger than all us put together...This man [Jackson] is going to be humiliated beyond belief...He will not sell one more record".

Jordan Chandler's own mother opposed the trial saying she believed Michael would never hurt a child much less her own son; she said her ex-husband was lying. LaToya Jackson added fuel to the fire by claiming Michael was a pedophile and she would give proof to any media outlet prepared to pay her a half a million dollars. Michael's physical and emotional health suffered during the trial prompting his wife, Lisa Marie Presley, and others close to him to consider settling. He settled the case for $22 million in 1993 so he could get on with his life.

The terms of the settlement did not prevent Jordan from testifying in the criminal trial, but Jordan chose not to because he did not want to pursue the case (and probably felt guilty for his father's lies.) The District Attorney, Tom Sneddon, and his minions aggressively interrogated over 30 children who stayed at Neverland Ranch and 100's of other witnesses. None of them reported any incidents of sexual abuse. Sneddon brought all his "evidence", including pictures of Michael's genitalia and Jordan's description of his genitalia in front of two grand juries; the description did not match the photos according to USA Today reporters who were allowed to view them. The so-called evidence was rejected by the grand juries and Sneddon's case fell apart. Michael never stood trial on the criminal charges.

After receiving upwards of $20 million in a settlement, Evan Chandler tried to sue Michael Jackson again in 1996 for $60 million. Chandler alleged Michael violated the terms of their settlement by denying he abused his son, giving an interview to Diane Sawyer on 60 Minutes denying the allegations, and writing songs about the media witch hunt on his HIStory album. Chandler also demanded he be allowed to produce and release his own album called EVANstory. Thankfully, Chandler was laughed out of court.

Unconfirmed reports say Jordan later retracted his story saying his father lied and he was sorry. The same reports say he came out again after Michael's death to set the record straight lamenting, "I never meant to lie and destroy Michael Jackson but my father made me to tell only lies. Now i can’t tell Michael how much i’m sorry and if he will forgive me ... Now for the first time i can’t bear to lie anymore. Michael Jackson didn’t do anything to me, all was my father lies to escape from being poor.”

Well, Jordan is far from poor today. His mother divorced his scheming step father shortly after the settlement. Michael sent the last of his payments in 1999; today Jordan lives in a multi-million dollar mansion in Long Island under an assumed name. Michael never spoke to Jordan again.

Even in death, Michael is still hounded by charlatans and leeches intent on capitalizing off his name at all costs. At least Charon has ferried one of them from our midst.

Sources: 1., 2., 3., 4. and 5.

Remember, you read it here at Planet Jackson Worldwide News; Even TMZ is not reporting this yet and NONE of the major news sites are running with this yet.

Morning Update: NBC, UK's Daily Telegraph, and other sites are starting to pick up on this story. Remember you saw it here first.

Would you watch a Tupac sex tape?

According to Naughty By Nature's Treach, Tupac might have a sex tape floating around. When asked about the wildest time he had with 2Pac, he said he and Pac were sharing a room once when Pac started getting freaky with a groupie. For whatever reason, instead of leaving the room Treach grabbed a camera and started filming.

Jay-Z Cancels BP3 Tour-could this be the reason?

Beyonce and her bodyguard Julius were seen leaving a Berlin hotel about a week ago with red lipstick smudges on his lips.

Another photo shows Julius retrieving Mrs. Carter from the Adriatic Sea while Mr. Carter sits on the yacht holding his water wings.

Now Jay-Z has cancelled the remaining 2009 dates of his 'Blueprint 3' tour. The rapper's camp claim the cancellations were caused by a scheduling conflict and refunds would be available for fans. Is Jiggaman's schedule out of control or his homework?

Chris Brown wants you to know he ain't sweatin' these hoes

MTV recently asked the Comeback Kid, Chris Brown, about his plans for jumping back into the dating pool:

"My whole dating thing, I've been kinda chillin'. I mean,
I'm Chris Brown. I'm not saying it like that, but it's just, like, girls are
gonna be around. I love women. But I would say I've just been
chillin'. I haven't really been trying to get into a relationship or trying to
date anybody. I've just kinda been working on me. Like I said, just really
getting me straight."

Hmmm...haven't heard anything lately about his much older manager/lady friend. I wonder if she's still around.

When camera phones attack

Meet LA Reid and Pebbles son, poor Aaron Reid of "My Awesome Sweet 16" fame got put on blast by a chickenhead:"I want to stay anonymous, but i met Aaron Reid recently in Miami. I know you may have some sort of connect on him, but anywayyzz…… He told me "Girlfriend", I'm gonna show you my "Mercedes Girl" so I "Gave Him the Benefit" as long as he would "Do Me Right". He was cocky as hell, but "Love Makes Things Happen" so i still agreed to have sex with him. After 10 minutes he was out he didn't even take me to the "Backyard" and that "Always" makes me disappointed. Let me add there will be no "Two Occasions"!!!!! So PLEASE put this asshole on BLASST!!!! Attached is a pic of his LITTLE wee wee hanging out his PJ’s!!!!

Why the hell do you get to party?

Why the hell do you get to party when you have been sentenced to prison in one state and have pending charges in another? The rich really are different. Weezy and rumored girlfriend/label mate Shanell partied it up in Atlanta this past Friday to celebrate Shanell's birthday. The shin dig was 'star-studded' with luminaries as D. Woods (stay with me here), Neffe, and his boy Drake. Contrary to rumors, Nivea was NOT giving birth at the time. She Twitter-corrected that with the quickness.

Remember the suburban Philly swim club that discriminated against these little babies from the daycamp this summer?

The Valley Swim Club has filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy...

Watch where you swim in Florida

A 14-year-old boy made an shocking discovery while fishing in a Florida pond. Piranhas are native to South America and not found anywhere in the state other than on the black market. Incidentally, it is a crime to sell, stock, or possess piranhas anywhere in the state. 10 days after the initial find, another piranha was caught in the pond, then a third prompting great alarm from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials. Today, officials dumped a fish-killing chemical called rotenone in the lake to kill off the piranhas; the flesh-eating piranhas would have fed on any fish and other animal life in the lake. After iradicating the piranhas, they hope to stock the lake with native freshwater fish species.

Pontiac Silverdome SOLD...for less than a house

The former home of the Detroit Lions was auctioned off for a fraction of the $55.7 million it cost to build. A Toronto-based family-owned company bid $583,000 for the under-used 80,000 seat stadium on Monday, which is currently owned by the City of Pontiac, Mich., according to auctioneer Williams & Williams. The company plans to refurbish the Silverdome into a stadium for men's Major League Soccer and women's professional soccer teams, said the auctioneer.

The sale of the Silverdome takes a large financial burden off the hard-hit city of Pontiac, which has fallen on hard times since the GM plant closed there. The city could ill afford to continue paying $1.5 million in annual upkeep for the stadium. With a private owner, the property will go back on the tax rolls.

Rumor is Kim K. loves the ladies

Some female made a YouTube video claiming she had a threesome with Kim K. and her then-boyfriend and she has it all on tape. Stay tuned...

Fox TV Renews The Wendy Show thru 2012

The Wendy Williams Show has been renewed on the Fox Television Stations for another two years, taking it through the 2011-12 season that doesn't mean it will last that long. The pickup includes the Fox owned-and-operated stations in top markets including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia and Dallas. Season to-date, Wendy ranks 10th out of 13 daytime talkers in households, tied with NBC Universal’s The Steve Wilkos Show at a 1.1 household rating, according to Nielsen Media Research.

Beyonce and Lady Ga Ga "Videophone"

Here is the offical video to go with the stills I posted on Monday. Let me know what you think about it.

BREAKING NEWS: Michael Jackson's Accuser's Father Dead

Unconfirmed reports are in that Evan Chandler, father of Michael Jackson's accuser in his first molestation trial Jordan Chandler, is dead. Reportedly, the elder Chandler was found dead on November 5th of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He left no suicide note.

Evan Chandler famously accused Michael of molestation in 1993 leading to Michael's first major bout with depression and anxiety surrounding negative media attention. Chandler originally approached Michael's people with a demand for money saying he had a doctor's note saying sexual abuse might have occurred; at this time the boy had not said anything about abuse. Chandler was turned away and filed a civil suit against Michael using a confession extracted from his son with sodium amytal as evidence of the alleged abuse. Sodium amytal alters the mind to allow others to implant memories; in other words, Jordan's father brainwashed him into saying Michael Jackson molested him. Jordan told police and psychiatrists he and Michael kissed, masturbated, and engaged in oral sex. (I'm sorry for the graphic nature of the post, but you need to understand just how heinous his allegations were.) Police raided Neverland Ranch and searched his mother's home Hayvenhurst. Michael was forced to submit to a strip search and photographing of his body, including his genitals, anus, thighs, etc.

Evan Chandler was tape recorded speaking with his son's stepfather saying, “Everything’s going according to a certain plan that isn’t just mine… and if I go through with this, I win big time. There’s no way I lose. I’ve checked that inside out. I will get everything I want, and they will be destroyed forever. June will lose [custody of the son]… and Michael’s career will be over.” When asked how the accusations will affect his son, Evan replied "That's irrelevant to me...It will be a massacre if I don't get what I want. It's going to be bigger than all us put together...This man [Jackson] is going to be humiliated beyond belief...He will not sell one more record".

Jordan Chandler's own mother opposed the trial saying she believed Michael would never hurt a child much less her own son; she said her ex-husband was lying. LaToya Jackson added fuel to the fire by claiming Michael was a pedophile and she would give proof to any media outlet prepared to pay her a half a million dollars. Michael's physical and emotional health suffered during the trial prompting his wife, Lisa Marie Presley, and others close to him to consider settling. He settled the case for $22 million in 1993 so he could get on with his life.

The terms of the settlement did not prevent Jordan from testifying in the criminal trial, but Jordan chose not to because he did not want to pursue the case (and probably felt guilty for his father's lies.) The District Attorney, Tom Sneddon, and his minions aggressively interrogated over 30 children who stayed at Neverland Ranch and 100's of other witnesses. None of them reported any incidents of sexual abuse. Sneddon brought all his "evidence", including pictures of Michael's genitalia and Jordan's description of his genitalia in front of two grand juries; the description did not match the photos according to USA Today reporters who were allowed to view them. The so-called evidence was rejected by the grand juries and Sneddon's case fell apart. Michael never stood trial on the criminal charges.

After receiving upwards of $20 million in a settlement, Evan Chandler tried to sue Michael Jackson again in 1996 for $60 million. Chandler alleged Michael violated the terms of their settlement by denying he abused his son, giving an interview to Diane Sawyer on 60 Minutes denying the allegations, and writing songs about the media witch hunt on his HIStory album. Chandler also demanded he be allowed to produce and release his own album called EVANstory. Thankfully, Chandler was laughed out of court.

Unconfirmed reports say Jordan later retracted his story saying his father lied and he was sorry. The same reports say he came out again after Michael's death to set the record straight lamenting, "I never meant to lie and destroy Michael Jackson but my father made me to tell only lies. Now i can’t tell Michael how much i’m sorry and if he will forgive me ... Now for the first time i can’t bear to lie anymore. Michael Jackson didn’t do anything to me, all was my father lies to escape from being poor.”

Well, Jordan is far from poor today. His mother divorced his scheming step father shortly after the settlement. Michael sent the last of his payments in 1999; today Jordan lives in a multi-million dollar mansion in Long Island under an assumed name. Michael never spoke to Jordan again.

Even in death, Michael is still hounded by charlatans and leeches intent on capitalizing off his name at all costs. At least Charon has ferried one of them from our midst.

Sources: 1., 2.and 4.

Remember, you read it here at Planet Jackson Worldwide News; Even TMZ is not reporting this yet and NONE of the major news sites are running with this yet.

Update: NBC and other sites are starting to pick up on this story. Remember you saw it here first.

Couples Retreat: no Blacks allowed

Universal Studios is catching heat for a movie poster for the flop recent release Couples Retreat. The U.S. poster for the movie features the four couples showcased in the film standing thigh-deep in a lagoon. The UK version of the movie poster omits the African American couple played by Faizon Love and Kali Hawk and shifts over one of the white couples for a tighter shot. Critics of the advertising change call the omission racist, akin to Microsoft's partial race change for a man in one of its Polish ads. For its part, Universal says it intended no offense and was simply adjusting the poster to showcase better-known stars for its international market.

It is intersting to note Faizon Love has fourth billing in this large ensemble cast above Kristin Davis of Sex and the City and Melrose Place (the old one); Kali Hawk is second to last above Jean Reno who survived the cut in the list of cast names. I could (perhaps) begin to consider Universal's explanation if both Love and Hawk were bottom billing, but they are not. The only widely recognized name--in the U.S. or elsewhere--is Vince Vaughn's anyway. Additionally, one of Love's scenes steals the whole show in and otherwise ho-hum movie. For goodness sakes, Love and Hawk are so far behind everyone else in the U.S. poster it looks like they wandered into the shot from another retreat next door.

Granted the tight shot is a better one, but it would have been better advised to simply feature Vaughn and his mate on a modified poster. Removing only one couple just seems so...obvious. For those crying "Oh, but the second shot is a different shot!" please look closely. The UK poster features some pretty amateur photoshopping. Some character's poses are exactly the same as the U.S. poster whereas others are only slightly different. I believe it to be a composite of other promotional shots. The bottom line is: if they had room to add a huge red suitcase, they had room to keep Love and Hawk.

Universal issued an apology and has scrapped plans to use the modified poster in their marketing materials, but the damage is done.

Source: Daily Mail UK

LaToya's major motion picture debut...

Toya's deleted scene from the motion picture...'Bruno'

The Memphis Grizzlies announced yesterday that the strained one-year contract with 10-time All-Star and former league MVP Allen Iverson has ended after he played only three games. After the AP quoted owner Michael Heisley last week saying the team would "gladly" trade Iverson if a better prospect came along, The Grizzlies insist Iverson's departure is a mutual decision. He officially began an indefinite leave of absence on Nov. 7 to deal with "a personal issue".

General Manager chris Wallace released a statement saying, “Because of personal matters that forced him to leave the team on November 7, Allen will step away from the game at this time, allowing him to focus on those matters. As a result, we will be ending our contractual agreement with Allen, which will allow both parties to move forward. We wish Allen the best.”

source

Ron Artest capitalizes on Ariza's Cinderella moment

During Sunday's Rockets-Lakers game Trevor Ariza lost his ruby red sneaker on the court during an early defensive possession. Ron Artest saw an opportunity and took advantage of it by tossing Ariza's shoe out-of-bounds and shooting a three.

Snoop Goes to Wall Street

...and rings the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange. The Dow was up 136 points on Monday...

Did this crew kill gangsta' rap?

Imma let you finish but the suga hill gang was the best crew eva.

From GQ "Man of the Year" issue...Wale, I jus wanna be suckessfa' Drake and Kid Cudi

Janet Jackson's "Make Me: Behind the Scenes"

Janet will be discussing her brother Michael's death, her new album, and her relationship with Jermaine Dupri on television next Wednesday evening. From what I've heard, she blames Dr. Conrad Murray for Michael's death. It will be interesting to see what else she has to add. I just hope she doesn't capitalize off the situation like some others who shall remain nameless...

A New Flava in ya ear...

Flava Flav owes the State of California about $200,000 in back taxes and hasn't found a taker for his proposed series, "Flava Gets His GED" so he has decided to become a Doritos director. As part of Doritos' annual "Crash the Super Bowl" ad contest, in which users are asked to submit their own ads to compete for a $1 million prize. "He did this totally randomly and unprovoked," says a source at the company. "And it's actually pretty damn good."

Chris Brown is...um...very flexible

I was perplexed around the 0:22 mark. This is video of Chris Brown dancing at Houston on Saturday, November 14th.

Janet Jackson made an appearance

Janet Jackson made an appearance in Los Angeles at The Grove for a Tribute Dance event. She looks fantastic, doesn't she? She and long-time beau Jermaine Dupri are supposed to be an item again. It's a shame they couldn't work out their differences in the immediate aftermath of Michael's death. It's good to see her smiling again.

Beyonce and Lady Ga Ga Videophone stills

This looks like it will be a hot video! Stay tuned.

A&E still wants the Shaunie and Shaq Show

Despite Shaunie having uprooted the kids, moved to California, and filed for divorce from her NBA star hubby Shaquille O'Neill, the A & E network (do they ever show any art?) is still interested in their show. A & E executives say they have viewed the pilot for Shaq and Shaunie's reality show and are still very interested in purchasing espisodes of the show. Haven't they learned anything from watching the Jon & Kate Plus 8 trainwreck? I don't see this being good for the O'Neill children in any way. The O'Neills have currently put filming of the show on hold.

Are you surprised?

Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom's fake marriage may be on the rocks. It might have something to do with the checks being cashed and the episode having already aired on her show.

Flava Flav owes back taxes

What time is it? Time to pay the tax man. Public Enemy member and reality TV star Flava Flav is said to owe more than $38,000 in back taxes to the IRS. If Flav is unable to come up with the money in a timely manner it is possible he may do jail time. 9-1-1 may be a joke in his town, but the IRS breathing down your back is no joking matter. Ask Wesley Snipes and Ron Isley.

Australia issues historic apology

The Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd issued a historic apology today to thousands of impoverished British children shipped to Australia with the promise of a better life, triggering calls for compensation for the abuse and neglect that many suffered. Approximately 150,000 British children may have been shipped over a period of 350 years through programs run by the government, religious groups and children's charities. The relocations were touted as a way to give the children a chance at life--and to keep the British Empire supplied with white workers in its outposts. Many of the children ended up in institutions where they labored as farm hands ore were physically or sexually abused. The program formally ended 40 years ago; approximately 7,000 survivors of the program who still live in Australia.

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