The Third Annual BET Honors

Gabrielle Union hosted the third annual BET Honors at the Warner Theatre in Washington, DC.  The awards show honored the achievements of Queen Latifah, Diddy, Dr. Keith L. Black, and Dr. Ruth J. Simmons, the President of Brown University. Jennifer Hudson and Kim Burrell serenaded Whitney Houston before Ne-Yo did the honors of presenting her with a double platinum plaque for her latest album I Look To You.  Performances and appearances included  Stevie Wonder with Take 6, Maxwell, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Patti LaBelle, India.Arie, Chris Tucker, Taraji P. Henson, Victoria Rowell, Beverly Bond, Trey Songz and Ryan Leslie.  Also in attendance were Terry Crews, Omarosa, Washington D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty, Tichina Arnold, Steve Johnson, CeCe Penniston, Andre Harrell, Joe, Janice Combs (Diddy's mom), Mya, and Washington Redskins receiver Devin Thomas.

"Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief"

MTV Networks has just announced more powerhouse stars were added to the line up for Friday's "Hope for Haiti Now:  A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief" international telethon.  Wyclef Jean will host the show from New York, George Clooney will join in from L.A., and CNN's Anderson Cooper will give reports from the ground in Haiti.

Jay-Z and Rihanna will perform from London along with U2's the Edge and Bono and Coldplay.  Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Wyclef, Shakira, Sting, and Bruce Springsteen will sing from New York, while Stevie Wonder, Dave Matthews, and John Legend will perform from L.A.

Viewers can purchase the night's performances for 99 cents each through iTunes starting Saturday with all proceeds going towards earthquake relief, according to the networks.  The "Hope for Haiti" benefit will be broadcast from New York, Los Angeles, London and Haiti. It will be televised on all the major networks at 8 p.m. EST, as well as MTV, VH1, CMT, BET, PBS, CNN, Bravo, and a host of other networks. In addition, the telethon will be streamed live on Web sites including YouTube, MySpace and AOL.  Please consider supporting the relief efforts with your iTunes purchase.

Stevie Wonder "The Christmas Song"

Take 6, Stevie Wonder, and Brian McKnight LIVE "Christmas Medley"

Stevie Wonder "It's Christmas Time"

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.

Did you watch the VH1 Divas concert

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I was reluctant to watch this show because, while I consider some of the performers to be very good, I do not think any of them have paid the dues to be considered a true diva. I certainly balk at the idea of bestowing the title "diva" (with the positive connotation) on a teenager. Aretha Franklin is a diva. Whitney Houston is a diva. Celine Dion is a diva. Miley Cyrus and Jordin Sparks are NOT divas. Still, the show had some very good performances.

Paula Abdul hosted (thank you Vh1 for giving her a job) and almost fell off the stage during her performance. (Way to dispel those drinking rumors, Paula.) She also lampooned her American Idol replacement, Ellen DeGeneres, by donning menswear and a blonde wig and dancing around. It was good times, I tell ya.

Nelson Mandela is 91 Today

Happy Mandela Day!
Tonight, to celebrate the anti-apartheid activist and former South African president's birthday, Radio City Music Hall in New York will present a star-studded show. Pop music royalty like Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin will be there. So will current day stars like Alicia Keys, Queen Latifah, Wyclef Jean and Will.i.am. Whoopi Goldberg will host. Others on the bill include Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, the first lady of France, Josh Groban,Angelique Kidjo,Gloria Gaynor and the Soweto Gospel Choir. Mandela is not expected to attend.

Stevie Wonder's Michael Jackson Tribute

Since BET totally messed it up it is Stevie to the rescue. You know Stevie and Michael loved each other, so this is really heartfelt.