Singer Joe Thomas Back With New Album "Double Back: Evolution of R&B

Multi-platinum selling R&B singer/songwriter/producer Joe will release his new album Double Back: Evolution of R&B on July 2, 2013.

The much-anticipated album already spawned a Top 10 radio hit at major Urban AC stations with the soulful single “I’d Rather Have A Love,” and today Joe reveals four audio snippets from his forthcoming album including “Magic City,” “Easy,” “Baby,” and “Love & Sex” featuring Fantasia.

Will Smith & Jaden Smith Visit Despierta America To Promote 'After Earth'

Will Smith has the most infectious smile in Hollywood! 

 

He and son, Jaden Smith have been traveling the globe promoting their new sci-fi action flick premiering May 31.  Earlier this week, they visited Univision’s Despierta America (Wake Up America). 

 

While speaking about their upcoming film “After Earth”, Co-host Karla Martinez was pleasingly surprised by Will's Spanish speaking abilities.
 

Tika Sumpter & Patrice Lovely Hit D.C. to Preview OWN/Tyler Perry Shows

 

Patrice Lovely (r), Tika Sumpter (l).

 

Last night, various D.C. influencers, VIPs and Tyler Perry fans flocked to B. Smith’s Restaurant for a peek at OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network’s forthcoming scripted Tyler Perry shows “The Haves and The Have Nots” and “Love Thy Neighbor.”

 

 

On hand to greet the guests were actresses Tika Sumpter (“Candace” in “The Haves and The Have Nots”) and Patrice Lovely (“Hattie Mae Love” in “Love Thy Neighbor”), who shared their excitement with the crowd: 

 

 “Tyler is awesome to work with,” said Sumpter.  “I love that he holds prayer before and after taping. I’ve never been on a production like that.”

 

“I feel so blessed to be a part of this project,” added Lovely. “I’ve been doing the “Ms. Hattie” character for over 20 years, so it’s a dream to be able to bring her to TV.”

 

OWN NETWORK Previews Tyler Perry's New Shows In Atlanta

Palmer Williams, Kendra C. Johnson, Patrice Lovely, Tika Sumpter, Renee Lawless, and John Schneider.

 

Last night, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network hosted a preview party at Bar One in Atlanta for their two new scripted series: Tyler Perry’s “The Haves & Have Nots” and “Love Thy Neighbor.”

 

 

Fans, friends and family packed the chic venue to get a sneak peek of the much-anticipated shows and hobnob with the cast.

Tika Sumpter, John Schneider, Crystal Fox and Renee Lawless were on hand to represent “The Haves & Have Nots,” while Patrice Lovely, Palmer Williams and Kendra C. Johnson greeted fans on behalf of  “Love Thy Neighbor.”

After clips from the two shows were screened, the cast answered questions from the crowd. 

 

 

 

“We are so excited to be a part of this journey with OWN and Tyler Perry,” said Patrice Lovely. “This experience – from filming to meeting Oprah -- has been amazing!” added Crystal Fox.

 

 Big Tigger                                                                     Derek Blanks and Tika Sumpter

 

 Syleena Johnson                                                                Victor Jackson and Derek J

 

Additional attendees included Big Tigger (V103), Syleena Johnson (“R&B Divas”), Derek J (Bravo’s “Fashion Queens”), Victor Jackson (Bravo’s “The Kandi Factory”), Derek Blanks (celebrity photographer) and more.

 

“The Haves & Have Nots” premieres Tues, May 28 at 9pm ET/PT’ “Love Thy Neighbor " premieres Wed, May 29 at 9pm ET/PT – both exclusively on OWN!

Movie Trailer: The Best Man Holiday Teaser 2013

The gangs all here!

The Best Man Holiday will be hitting theatres on November 15, 2013.

The sequel to the 1999 hit movie The Best Man will show the group of friends celebrating the Christmas holiday.

Watch the movie trailer teaser below!

After nearly 15 years apart, Taye Diggs, Nia Long, Morris Chestnut, Harold Perrineau, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Monica Calhoun, Melissa De Sousa and Regina Hall reprise their career-launching roles in the next chapter to the film that ushered in a new era of comedy.

When the college friends finally reunite over the Christmas holidays, they will discover just how easy it is for long-forgotten rivalries and romances to be ignited.

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Hot Spots Around The WebiSPHERE: Jay Z, Blue IVY, Monique, BET

Academy Award-winning actress Monique feeling amazing after losing more than 80 pounds...[S2S]

Jay Z melts when Blue Ivy calls him "Papa." ..[GG]

BET founder Robert L Johnson to be honored with A.G. Gaston Award..[BE]

STRAP UP! New Gonorrhea strain said to be worst than the AIDS virus..[HF]

Wendy Williams Celebrates Release of "Ask Wendy" and Broadway Role

Last night, celebrity guests Rosanna Scotto and Greg Kelly (Good Day New York), Heather Thomson (The Real Housewives of NYC), rapper French Montana, Carmindy (TLC’s What Not To Wear), R&B singer Melanie Fiona, Carla Facciolo (VH1′s Mob Wives), Middleweight Boxing Champion Peter Quillin, Chrisette Michelle, Vashtie, and Yandy Smith (Love and Hip Hop) joined Wendy Williams for a momentous occasion at Pink Elephant in NYC to celebrate the launch of her new book “Ask Wendy” by HarperCollins. 

 

Guests were also there to toast her off to the big white way -  in her new Broadway role as Matron “Mama” Morton in Chicago.

 Congrats Wendy!

 

Singers, Chrisette Michelle and Melanie Fiona

Yandy Smith and Blogger, Fred

 

 Denise Dixon and Carla Facciolo

 Boxer Peter Quillin and singer, J Rome

Beats were provided by DJ Kiss and sponsors included HarperCollins, SAAS Hot Sauce, Logic Cigarettes, Delicia, Wodka Vodka, Alibi,  Hint Water, Sincerely Yours Events and Pedestals.

Photo credit: WireImage

Celebrity Spazz Out: Kanye West Chases Paps While Screaming "Don't Take Another **cking Photo"

Why don't the Paps realize that Kanye will put dem paws on 'em if need be?

Kanye was spotted leaving a restaurant when he noticed the paps and hit his head on a sign trying to hide from them. Of course, he was pissed after he ran into the sign. I would be too!

In a video taken this afternoon, you can hear the nervousness in the photogs (not from TMZ) voice as Kanye starts to scream and chase him down the street.

"Don't take another **cking photo man," says Kanye as he runs towards the paps.