8/14/11

The Daily Roundup for Aug 15


“The Help” Got a lot of HELP at the Box Office! $20.5 million!!

The Help had a solid mid-week launch, grossing $9.9 million on Wednesday and Thursday. The female-driven book adaptation's been well-positioned like previous August entries Julie & Julia and Eat Pray Love and has rated relatively well in Box Office Mojo's polling, nearly doubling The Secret Life of Bees with a 7.9 percent score for opening weekend. The picture, which is being distributed by Walt Disney Studios, did best with older women -- 60% of the audience was over 35 and 74% was female.
The studios behind the film were hoping that it would resonate strongly with African Americans and in the South, as it takes place in Jackson, Miss. Indeed, the local theater in Jackson, the Malco Grandview 17, sold the second-highest number of tickets to the film of any theater in the country this weekend.
"The Help" is already off to a better start than two other movies aimed at female audiences that opened on the same weekend in past years and ended up doing robust business. Last summer's "Eat Pray Love,' starring Julia Roberts and also based on a bestselling novel, opened to $23.1 million and ultimately grossed $204.6 million worldwide, while 2009's "Julie & Julia," in which Meryl Streep played Julia Child, debuted to $20 million and finished with $129.5 million in global ticket sales.


ARE YOU READY FOR TYLER TV????
Media mogul Tyler Perry has announced plans to partner with Lionsgate on a new cable network to be named Tyler TV.Tyler Perry is taking his next career cue from Oprah Winfrey and launching his own cable network. The super-producer is partnering up with Lionsgate movie studio on a new venture called Tyler TV.
According to the NY Times, the deets are still being ironed out but the network's initial launch will be powered by reruns of Tyler's sitcoms and movies as well as third-party content with a Christianity-slant.
So far, neither Lionsgate nor Tyler have spoken publicly about their plans. Now this is a BIG f'in deal. Congrats to Tyler!

WELL HOW SPECIAL; Ricki Lake: I'm Engaged!
Sharing quite the exciting news, Ricki Lake took to her Twitter account on Thursday (August 11) to announce her plans to walk down the aisle!
The TV personality posted a message for the world to see - as she revealed that she's gotten engaged to her now-fiance Christian Evans.
Sharing: Ricki shared her happy news with her 56,000 twitter fans
Of the nuptials in the works, Miss Lake wrote, “Thrilled to share some happy news with you…. I’m engaged!”
Also posting a picture of herself lovingly posing with Mr Evans, the 42-year-old added, “The cat is out of the bag. Phew! I’m terrible at keeping secrets.”



Another clown to add to the GOP Hopefuls! As another one bows out!
Rick Perry For President: Governor Announces Candidacy, Says It's 'Time To Get America Working Again'
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Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) officially jumped into the 2012 presidential race on Saturday, framing a promise to prioritize job creation as a cornerstone of his campaign.
"It is time to get America working again," he said, according to prepared remarks given to reporters beforehand. "That's why, with the support of my family, and an unwavering belief in the goodness of America, I declare to you today my candidacy for president of the United States."
Perry blamed President Obama for S&P's recent downgrade of the United States' AAA credit rating, and promised he would restore the country's good standing.
"In reality, this is just the most recent downgrade," said Perry. "The fact is for nearly three years, President Obama has been downgrading American jobs, downgrading our standing in the world, downgrading our financial stability, downgrading confidence and downgrading the hope of a better future for our children."
Perry made his announcement at the RedState Gathering, a conference held by the conservative blog RedState.com with 400 registered attendees. Other speakers at the event include South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley (R), Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) and Rep. Rob Woodall (R-Ga.).
Perry spoke to an overflow crowd, with people having to stand or even watch from a separate room. While waiting to get into the event, the hallway was so crowded and stuffy that one attendee even fainted, according to an event organizer.
Perry's candidacy doesn't come as much of a surprise. He has been meeting with wealthy donors already, getting the advice of former President George W. Bush and making appearances in the early primary states. His campaign also launched a Rick Perry for President website shortly before his speech.
Texas has created more jobs in the last year than any other state, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Often dubbed the "Texas Miracle," this feat has become a frequent talking point for Perry, and one that he again played up in his presidential announcement as testament to his focus on creating jobs.
"One in six work-eligible Americans cannot find a full-time job," said Perry. "That is not a recovery -- that is an economic disaster."
Still, Texas continues to struggle along with every other state. In June, Texas had an 8.2 percent unemployment rate, which is still significant though below the national average. Of all the jobs in Texas created last year, 37 percent paid at or below minimum wage -- and the state leads the nation in total minimum wage workers, according to a recent New York Times report.
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty dropped out of the race for the GOP presidential nomination on Sunday, hours after finishing a disappointing third in the Iowa straw poll.
Tim Pawlenty Quits
"I wish it would have been different. But obviously the pathway forward for me doesn't really exist so we are going to end the campaign," Pawlenty said on ABC's "This Week" from Iowa shortly after disclosing his plans in a private conference call with supporters.
Pawlenty senior adviser Phil Musser told The Huffington Post that the Minnesota Republican "just wasn't willing to risk debt to soldier on -- part of why he would have been a good president."
The low-key Midwesterner and two-term governor had struggled to gain traction in a state he had said he must win and never caught fire nationally with a Republican electorate seemingly craving a charismatic, nonestablishment, rabble-rouser to go up against President Barack Obama.
Pawlenty tried to turn up the heat on Obama and his GOP rivals. But it often came across unnatural and he never was able stoked the passions of voters.
experience governing - a two-term governor of a blue state. But I think the audience, so to speak, was looking for something different," he said.
In recent weeks, he withered under the rise of tea party favorite Michele Bachmann, whose rallying cry is a sure-fire applause line about making Obama a one-term president, and libertarian-leaning Ron Paul, as well as the promise of Texas Gov. Rick Perry, the sharp-tongued Texan who entered the race Saturday.

Beyonce and Kelly US Album Sales and who is the REAL KING of the charts!
In case you were wondering how your favorites were doing, I got my hands on the US sales numbers for this week...
US album sales:
#1 Adele, 21 76,000 (2,908,799)
#8 Beyonce, 4 34,348 (627,020)
#11 LadyGaga, Born This Way 25,449 (1,672,743)
#13 KellyRowland, Here I Am 25,275 (102,405).
KING ADELE STILL REIGNS!!!

Jennifer & Eric Williams Wedding Day
It’s a no brainer that Basketball Wives stars Eric & Jennifer Williams’ divorce is no where near amicable or discreet. They have been going head to head in the media for the past year and more drama reveals itself each time. Although, they’re bickering now, that wasn’t always the case….well, I hope to think not.
I’ve got the original pictures from their wedding day, which was suppose to last happily ever after but we know how that turned out. SMH It was a lavish wedding at the Ocean Club on Paradise Island in the Bahamas created by wedding Diann Valentine.
Check out the amazing photos below:
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Jennifer throwing the bouqet
Jen & Eric’s reception tent
How sweet!
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Now stop all of this tomfoolery!

Lil Wayne The Carter IV Promo Pics
Lil Wayne recently shot some flicks to promote his upcoming album Tha Carter IV scheduled to drop August 29th.
With so much music by the boss of Young Money, you almost forget its been a minute since we had an official Lil Weezy solo project.

What Ochocinco’s Craigslist Ad For Roommate Would Look Like
Ochocinco recently revealed that he will be trying to live the first few weeks of the season with some local Patriots fans…
So it was only a matter of time before someone would try to make a Craigslist AD on Chad’s behalf….This is spot on….LOL

Venus Williams shows off her curves after pulling out of Rogers Cup
No moping: Venus Williams, who had to pull out of a tennis tournament this week made the most of her time off running errands in West Hollywood yesterday
She was forced to pull out of the Rogers Cup because of a viral illness but Venus Williams isn’t one to mope around.
Instead the seven-time grand slam winner made the most of her spare time yesterday visiting a recycling centre.
Venus, 31, was dressed up for the occasion in a stone coloured dress with rouched detailing around the bust area.
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And while her sister Serena has been hitting headlines recently showing off her fabulous curves, Venus showed off her own toned derriere in the figure hugging dress.
The tennis ace was also seen shopping carrying her adorable dog as she carried out her errands around West Hollywood.
Venus was said to be disappointed that she couldn’t compete in the Rogers Cup tournament in Toronto which has been taking place this week
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The American was due to face Serb Ana Ivanovic in a first round clash .
Williams told the tournament’s official website:
‘I was really excited to play Toronto. I am extremely disappointed. I'm very sorry to the fans and tournament.
‘I came here ready to go and was practicing. I wasn't feeling very well and had to see the doctor today. I was diagnosed with a viral illness and unfortunately am unable to play.’Williams, who has struggled with injury in recent years won her last WTA Tour title at the Dubai Tennis Championships in February 2010
Earlier this month it was revealed that Venus is the fourth highest earning female sports star banking $11.5million.

Jay Z and Kanye West's 'Watch the Throne' set to debut at #1 in 23 countries...
The digital release of 'Watch the Throne' takes the number one spot on iTunes in
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Canada
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Luxembourg
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Portugal
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
UK
USA
They’re running the world…NOT BeWYawNSeY!

Missy, Timbaland, Kelly Rowland Honor Aaliyah for BET Special
*Missy Elliott, Timbaland and Kelly Rowland remember R&B star Aaliyah as part of an upcoming BET special commemorating the 10th anniversary of her death.
Aaliyah was 22 when she died in a plane crash in the Bahamas on Aug. 25, 2001.
Her close friends and collaborators open up about the tragic loss in the BET tribute “Aaliyah: One in a Million.”
Patti LaBelle is also among the stars featured in the TV tribute, which will air later this month.

Meeka & Speedy Claxton Celebrate Her Birthday With A Poolside Party
"BBW" star Meeka Claxton recently celebrated her birthday, along with her husband Speedy Claxton, with a poolside party where she showed off her bikini bod and cute Balenciaga shades..
Meeka didn't let a little lawsuit keep her for jumping into a bikini for her birthday recently. She recently celebrated her birthday with a few pals and her hubby.
Meeka and Speedy both had a little fun with French Montana.
She rocked a blue and black zebra bikini and posed with G Unit's Tony Yayo.
She also posed with reality chick Tionna Smalls and DJ Suss One.
Julito McCullum from ‘The Wire’ also posed with Meeka and Tionna.
And Speedy's baller homies Kemba Walker and Charles Jenkins were there.
Interesting party nonetheless.

Chris Brown Announces F.A.M.E. Tour Dates With Kelly Rowland, Plus Tyga & T-Pain Join Tour
Chris Brown is bringing his talents to a stage near you and he’s bringing Kelly Rowland with him. Dates for the F.A.M.E tour has just been announced It’s already been announced that songstress Kelly Rowland would be one of the opening acts for Chris Brown on her F.A.M.E. tour, and now it’s being reported that T-Pain and Tyga will also be added to the list of supporting acts. T-Pain and Chris recently working on ‘Best Love Song’ together, as well as their hit ‘Kiss Kiss,’ while Tyga and Chris released the mixtape ‘Fan of a Fan,’ and had the #1 jam, ‘Dueces,’ which earned the duo a Grammy nod.
The tour is scheduled to begin on September 12 in Toronto, Canada, and will wrap on October 30 in Hartford, Conn.
Kelly spoke to NeonLimelight about what she expects from the tour, saying it’s going to be “grown and sexy”:
“I just want the show to be grown and sexy and exciting, fun and charismatic. Just a lot of fun, above everything. But I want it to be empowering as well.”
Chris tweeted his excitement:
“This Tour is about to be crazzzyyy!”
Check out the dates below:
Mon 9/12/11 TORONTO, ON @ MOLSON AMP.
Wed 9/14/11 BUFFALO, NY @ DARIEN LAKE
Fri 9/16/11 HOLMDEL, NJ @ PNC
Sat 9/17/11 WASHINGTON, DC @ VERIZON CENTER
Sun 9/18/11 DETROIT, MI JOE @ LOUIS ARENA
Wed 9/21/11 CLEVELAND, OH @ CSU
Fri 9/23/11 CHICAGO, IL @ TINLEY PARK
Sat 9/24/11 ST. LOUIS, MO @ VERIZON WIRELESS AMP.
Sun 9/25/11 INDIANAPOLIS, IN @ VERIZON WIRELESS
Wed 9/28/11 BALTIMORE, MD @ 1ST MARINER ARENA
Fri 9/30/11 NASSAU, NY @ NASSAU COLISEUM
Sat 10/1/11 RALEIGH, NC @ WALNUT CREEK AMP.
Sun 10/2/11 ATLANTA, GA @ LAKEWOOD AMP.
Wed 10/5/11 FT. LAUDERDALE/MIAMI @ Venue TBA
Fri 10/7/11 TAMPA, FL @ Venue TBA
Sat 10/8/11 CHARLOTTE, NC @ VERIZON WIRELESS AMP.
Sun 10/9/11 VIRGINIA BEACH, VA @ FARM BUREAU AMP.
Wed 10/12/11 KANSAS CITY, MO @ SPRINT CENTER
Fri 10/14/11 DALLAS, TX @ GEXA AMP
Sat 10/15/11 NEW ORLEANS, LA @ ARENA
Sun 10/16/11 HOUSTON, TX @ WOODLANDS
Tue 10/18/11 PHOENIX, AZ @ ASHLEY PAVILION
Thu 10/20/11 LOS ANGELES, CA @ STAPLES CENTER
Sat 10/22/11 OAKLAND, CA @ SLEEP TRAIN CONCORD
Sun 10/23/11 SACRAMENTO, CA @ SLEEP TRAIN AMP.
Wed 10/26/11 MEMPHIS, TN @ FED EX FORUM
Fri 10/28/11 PHILADELPHIA, PA @ WELLS FARGO ARENA
Sat 10/29/11 PITTSBURGH, PA @ CONSOL ENERGY CENTER
Sun 10/30/11 HARTFORD, CT @ XL CENTER
Will you be going to see Chris on tour?

Lindsay Lohan Bought A Bag Of White Powder
Everyone’s sh**ting blood right now over a video from X17 that shows Lindsay Lohan purchasing a baggy full of powder. X17 released the video and waited for the flood gates of crack-shenanigans to open. And open they did. The video posted below could show Lohan, in broad daylight, interacting with someone who could be her dealer, trying to be sly in the passing off of money for a sandwich bag full of white powder. Except, according to the expert in crack-shenanigans that is Lohan’s publicist, Steve Honig, X17 used smoke and mirrors to make Lohan look like a stupid crackhead doing a coke deal on the street in front of paparazzi.
‘[X17] knowingly and consciously making inferences about Lindsay that are completely untrue, and creating a fictitious story to get more people to visit their site… We were not given a chance to comment on this story before it went up, and no effort was made to gather the facts about what actually occurred… When I addressed this with the agency, they told me ‘We’re not the New York Times.’ They have made a horrific mistake; the worst part is, they know it but don’t care.’ Okay, I believe that last part as I’ve heard it so often. When an agency is like ‘We implied it, so?’ X17 updated their story to reflect Honig’s displeasure, ‘The bag contained crystals that had been purchased for Lindsay at a local shop.’ Radar gives a coke-free list of ingredients, ‘Sea jasper, a meteor, rose quartz and quartz, purchased by her pal from a store down the street.’

Cordiality don't cost a thing: Jennifer Lopez and estranged husband Marc Anthony reunited for family visit
Cordiality don't cost a thing: Jennifer and Marc waved and looked in good spirits as they got together for a family visit in New York yesterday
They were the showbiz golden couple who shocked the world when they announced they were splitting up last month.
But it seems Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony are prepared to put their differences to one side - if it is for the sake of their kids.
The estranged couple reunited so Latin singing sensation Marc could enjoy some quality time with their three-year-old twins Max and Emme.
He's behind you: Jennifer walks ahead of her estranged husband Marc Anthony as they get ready to go for a ride in a fancy convertible
The estranged couple were seen in the backseat of a red convertible near Sagg Main Beach in super-posh Southampton, New York.
However the pair's publicists were quick to downplay any possibility of a more permanent reunion between the two.
Marc's representative said he was there to visit his children, while Jennifer's said: '"They are not back together -- they were just visiting each other and the children.'
Crooner Marc also has has three additional children, one born out of wedlock and two with his first wife, Dayanara Torres
Happier times: Jennifer and Marc enjoying each others company during a more joyful period in their marriage
An insider recently told Us Weekly that Anthony isn't quite over his ex, 42, who signed on for another season of American Idol Wednesday.
They told the magazine: 'His mood shifts from blaming her to begging her to take him back to telling her she is destroying his life.
The insider also claimed that when it came to divorce negotiations, Anthony was 'being difficult on every little point...He wants to prolong things so she reconsiders.'
Earlier this month it emerged Marc had revealed his wife would yell at him for being late in an interview with O Magazine
He said: 'My mum always told me 95 per cent of success was partnering well.
'You know, we’re like anyone. We go to meetings during the day, then we like to come home and watch a movie with the kids.
'And I get yelled at when I’m running late. All normal stuff.'
Jennifer recently signed a money-spinning contract to continue her role as a judge on American Idol.
It has been reported that the singer will rake in a bumper pay packet of more than $20 million - up from the $12 million she'd previously earned.

50 Cent, Lloyd Banks & Jeremih Take Over The House of Blues
50 Cent hit the stage in Atlantic City, New Jersey as the headlining act at the Promo Only Summer Sessions Cocktail Party & Concert.
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The event took place at the House of Blues and was the first time 50 Cent and Mann performed “Buzzin.” The event also included Lloyd Banks, Wynter Gordon, Iyaz, Kreayshawn and many more as performers and attendees.
Looks like they had Fun!

Aretha Franklin Happy to Sing at MLK Memorial Dedication
*The late great Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King holds a special place in singing diva Aretha Franklin’s heart. In his early days, traveling from church to church, the leader would request the singer to minister through the spiritual lyrics of “Take My Hand, Precious Lord.”
So now, she’s returning to those memories as she was requested to sing on Aug. 28 at the memorial dedication at the National Mall in Washington D.C.
“I’m really looking forward to this moment. It’s going to be another great, great moment in American history, and in African-American history,” Franklin said in a phone interview Tuesday with The AP.
“It means as well, after so many years of traveling with him in the early ’60s at the advent of the civil rights movement, that again, many years later, I would perform in his honor and in tribute to him, and I’m really looking forward to that moment and singing one of his favorite songs, his most requested song by me,” she said.

Chris Tucker's Jet Magazine Cover
Chris Tucker is making a comeback. After his comedic roles in Friday, The Fifth Element, and Rush Hour, the world has been yearning for more of Tucker's unique brand of laughs.
JET catches up with the entertainer as he opens up about his family, parenting, religion, Michael Jackson, and his upcoming 15 City Comedy Tour.
The new issue of Jet also features a dedication to Dr. Martin Luther King, the scoop on La La Vazquez Anthony's new reality series, an interview R&B singer Joe and a feature on Shaunie O'Neal's new shoe line.
The issue hits stores and newsstands on August 22nd.

Beanie Sigel Facing Jail Time
Philly rapper Beanie Sigel has pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges...
Beans appeared in Federal on August 9th, one day after Watch the Throne dropped, and pleaded guilty to charges that he failed to filed taxes from 2003 to 2005 while he was on Roc-A-Fella Records.
According to the case against him Beanie failed to report over $1 million in income and owes nearly $350k in back taxes. Beans plans to challenge the calculations.
The Broad Street Bully is due in court for sentencing November 18. He is facing up to three years in prison.

Stacey Dash NOT FIRED....Yet!
Rumors are rampant this week that Stacey Dash got the axe from VH1's hit show "Single Ladies" already. Mainly because of her diva antics and fights with co-stars like LisaRaye McCoy.
But VH1 exclusively tells my sources that's not the case. At least not as of yet
Word on the internet streets this week is that Stacey Dash, who plays lead character Val on "Single Ladies," was told she's not coming back for Season 2. After all the catfights on set, and supposed demands and stank attitude Stacey's been putting out, it's not that hard to believe.
But VH1's press representative tells YBF, “No casting decisions have been made for season 2 of 'Single Ladies'."
So Stacey hasn't gotten that pink slip just yet. But that doesn't mean she won't....
Season 2 begins filming later this year and will air in 2012.

Star Jones Gets Wild at the Hamptons: Did She Meltdown?
*Star Jones has been going through a lot lately and it’s finally catching up with her it seems.
The former “The View” host nearly had a meltdown at the Bridgehampton Polo Club on Saturday when a security guard blocked her from stepping over a low fence.
She was joined by an entourage of about 10-12 people and sat in the Blue Star Jet VIP area. A source said Jones is typically treated well at the venue.
But when a handful of her guests and herself hopped over a low fence separating the VIP area and the rest of the field, she had a bit of a run-in with security.
According to the New York Daily News, the guard finally caught on to the fact that the polo partyers were getting into the VIP area via the wrong entrance. He told Jones she was “not allowed to step over the fence” and would have to go around it. That’s when she became “snarky,” with the guard, telling him he couldn’t speak to her that way. “I’ll step over if I want to!” she said. More than one source heard Jones bellow, becoming “livid.”
The uncomfortable guard, who was in his mid-20s, “didn’t really know what to do,” says our initial source, but stood his ground. “Sorry ma’am,” the insider says he politely replied, with Jones forced to walk around to the proper entrance.
Sources say that’s not the only time she showed her true colors Saturday. Although she seemed in a good mood around friends and celebs like Beth Stern, with whom she happily posed for a photo, she “snubbed” less-well-known polo fanciers.
A spokesman for Star Jones said the Daily News story is “100% inaccurate” and that the television personality had “a pleasurable day.”

AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
“MY GOODIES”
Oh I’m glad you like to explore your sexuality but how about next time when you go out into public after skinning people in your dead mother’s basement, instead of showing everyone, you keep it to yourself.

Have a Great Week All..Efrem

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