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“THE CHRONICLES OF EFREM”
Chronicling the news and gossip…you all so love
“THE CHRONICLES OF EFREM”
Chronicling the news and gossip…you all so love
*BET has responded to reports by Media Take Out and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that “The Mo’Nique Show” has been cancelled. The network is choosing to go with another term for the sudden move: “production hiatus.”
“’The Mo’Nique Show’ will be on production hiatus beginning in the Fall,” BET spokesperson Kobe Swanson tells EURweb. “However, new episodes of the show will continue to air throughout the summer. Mo’Nique Hicks and ‘The Mo’Nique Show’ are important to the BET Networks family and we look forward to continuing our relationship with her.”
Earlier today, The Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Radio and TV Talk blogger Rodney Ho contacted Mo’Nique’s sidekick Rodney Perry and reported the following…
At about 1:30 p.m., I called Rodney Perry, who was Mo’Nique’s sidekick on the show. He said he was running into a meeting and didn’t answer my question. While I was at lunch over at the mall court, at 1:40 p.m. EST, he texted me: “I was told indefinite hiatus.”
That’s a euphemism for canceled.
In an interview I did at 2:40 p.m., the stand-up comic said he enjoyed the experience working with Mo’Nique. “I’m selling out shows now,” he said. “That’s a win.” He heard the news from Mo’Nique’s husband but hasn’t spoken to the Oscar-winning actress yet. (He wouldn’t say when he knew about this, implying he has known for awhile.)
“We did some good work,” Perry said. “And I think the show is significant. There hasn’t been an outlet for people of color late night since Arsenio.”
The talk show, which Mo’Nique compared to a high-energy nightly party, lasted two seasons and had been taped in Turner Studios, which are now being used for BET’s show “Reed Between the Lines” through October. When I heard that earlier today, I wondered if that meant “Mo’Nique” was not coming back or had been moved to another studio. If her show were coming back, she would be taping by August. (Like many shows, it does not tape original episodes during the summer.)
This didn’t appear to be an issue of ratings. I didn’t have time to do an entire season’s check on ratings so I sampled four weeks in April, 2011 vs. April 2010. Ratings from April 5 to April 29, 2010 averaged 615,000 viewers a night. From April 4 to April 28, 2011, her show averaged 586,000. That’s only a five percent drop.
Mediatakeout, which broke the story, said there were conflicts between BET management and Mo’Nique. Was it creative and/or financial? The story does not say. It also doesn’t say if BET will seek another talk-show host or just drop the concept.
Perry isn’t sure why the show was cut but thinks it might have been a financial decision. “They haven’t had this type of investment ever,” he said. “We did 300 shows over two seasons. That’s a huge investment.”
WELL HAS THIS BEEN A WEEK FOR LAURYN HILL OR WHAT?
I’m still unclear if Lauryn & Rohan are even together anymore. And L Boogie's newest message to her fans made us raise our eyebrows even more.
Rohan previously stirred up drama by alluding to the supposed fact that he is not the father of Lauryn's newest baby. Seeing that they've been together for a very long time, and share 5 other children together, it caught the public off-guard.
Now, Lauryn's chimed in with the same sentiments as Rohan with this message:
Well damn so I guess that Brazilian chick really is the new girl in town??? Miss Lauryn please stop having babies and bring back some good music!
Mary J Blige Opens Up About Broken Engagement with K-Ci
On Mary J. Blige's VH1 Behind the Music special Mary J relives the moment she found out the love of her life, K-Ci from Jodeci, had broken their engagement live on a television talk show...
Mary tells VH1,
Mary tells VH1,
"I was on some TV show saying that I was engaged and showing off my ring (and) the host pulls up the tape and says, 'This is what he said'."
Asked for a comment after the footage was shown to her, Blige simply asked the host to "move on", insisting, "We're not getting married now."
Looking back on the incident, Blige, who is now married to producer Kendu Isaacs, says, "You don't ask a woman to marry you if that's not what you want. I was young and I was in love. That hurt me."…WOW!
Asked for a comment after the footage was shown to her, Blige simply asked the host to "move on", insisting, "We're not getting married now."
Looking back on the incident, Blige, who is now married to producer Kendu Isaacs, says, "You don't ask a woman to marry you if that's not what you want. I was young and I was in love. That hurt me."…WOW!
Well damn beggars shouldn’t be choosy! Casey Anthony's Parents Reject $250,000 Interview Offer
Less than two weeks after their daughter was acquitted of the murder of their grandchild, the bids keep coming in for the first sit-down interview with Casey Anthony's parents - and apparently they're holding out for the highest bidder.
According to TMZ, the parents of the newly-freed 25-year-old have rejected a $250,000 deal with a well-known syndicated talk show, making the race for the first Q & A session with George and Cindy that much more expensive.
According to TMZ, the parents of the newly-freed 25-year-old have rejected a $250,000 deal with a well-known syndicated talk show, making the race for the first Q & A session with George and Cindy that much more expensive.
With word that an interview with Casey herself could bring upwards of over a million dollars, ABC has released a statement explaining that it will no longer pay for the licensing of Anthony family photos and videos in exchange for an interview.
The "no monetary offering" announcement comes after a previous TMZ report stated that Miss Anthony's lawyer, Jose Baez, was stationed at NYC's Mandarin Oriental Hotel, fielding high-dollar bids from the big three networks - ABC, CBS and NBC.
The "no monetary offering" announcement comes after a previous TMZ report stated that Miss Anthony's lawyer, Jose Baez, was stationed at NYC's Mandarin Oriental Hotel, fielding high-dollar bids from the big three networks - ABC, CBS and NBC.
Idris Elba Posts Semi Naked Photo On Twitter
It’s the wee hours of the morning and I guess even celebs get that “feeling”. Actor Idris Elba twit pic’ed this photo less than an hour ago on twitter. I’m not sure if he intended to send this picture to twitter judging by his next tweet that stated:
Maybe the picture was supposed to serve as a late night special to his boo. Regardless, fans have the picture now and the ladies have been going crazy over this pic! I wonder if he’s going to try to say that someone “hacked” into his account. What do you think of the photo? Do you think he meant to send it to twitter?
Fox News Settles Claim Over Debbie Rowe Interview
*Fox News has settled a lawsuit that claimed the cable news network improperly aired an interview with Michael Jackson’s ex-wife, Debbie Rowe, during its nonstop coverage of the singer’s death in 2009.
In making the agreement, Fox News owner News Corp. “puts particularly nasty litigation to bed and spares some possible embarrassment at trial for chairman Rupert Murdoch, who once proclaimed there to be no such thing as “fair use,” but then had to rely upon it in this case to fight copyright infringement claims,” notes the Hollywood Reporter.
In making the agreement, Fox News owner News Corp. “puts particularly nasty litigation to bed and spares some possible embarrassment at trial for chairman Rupert Murdoch, who once proclaimed there to be no such thing as “fair use,” but then had to rely upon it in this case to fight copyright infringement claims,” notes the Hollywood Reporter.
The trade reports this dispute “was extraordinary from the get-go.”
In 2002, F. Marc Schaffel became aware that Jackson was being interviewed by British journalist Martin Bashir for a special that would run on ABC entitled “Living with Michael Jackson.” The resulting special would prove embarrassing for MJ.
In 2002, F. Marc Schaffel became aware that Jackson was being interviewed by British journalist Martin Bashir for a special that would run on ABC entitled “Living with Michael Jackson.” The resulting special would prove embarrassing for MJ.
Schaffel worked together with Jackson on video projects that would rehabilitate the singer’s image. One such project was an interview with Rowe, produced by Shaffel. Because of a confidentiality deal signed by Jackson and Rowe at the time of the divorce, Jackson had to personally release Rowe from her non-disclosure obligations. Portions of the interview aired in 2003 on Fox News’ Geraldo at Large, but Schaffel held back hours of unaired footage that might have been deemed more sensitive for Jackson.
Seven years later, that interview resurfaced thanks to Jackson’s mysterious death and Rowe’s old discussion of needing sedatives.
Fox News aired the sensitive portions of the interview. So did TMZ, which may have obtained it through connections at the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s office, which had executed a search warrant on Schaffel’s home.
Seven years later, that interview resurfaced thanks to Jackson’s mysterious death and Rowe’s old discussion of needing sedatives.
Fox News aired the sensitive portions of the interview. So did TMZ, which may have obtained it through connections at the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s office, which had executed a search warrant on Schaffel’s home.
Schaffel sued both Fox News and TMZ for copyright infringement.
The nature of the complaint against Fox News, filed in January 2010, immediately made this lawsuit personal for News Corp. executives.
To preclude any defense that the network might have fair use, the lawsuit pointed to comments that Murdoch made to Sky News Australia where he said, “There’s a doctrine called ‘fair use,’ which we believe to be challenged in the courts and would bar it altogether.”
The nature of the complaint against Fox News, filed in January 2010, immediately made this lawsuit personal for News Corp. executives.
To preclude any defense that the network might have fair use, the lawsuit pointed to comments that Murdoch made to Sky News Australia where he said, “There’s a doctrine called ‘fair use,’ which we believe to be challenged in the courts and would bar it altogether.”
Howard King, Schaffel’s lawyer, admits that including this quote was an inflammatory move. Nevertheless, King got passionate about this case and decided to pursue much of it on his own dime.
Over the following year, the lawsuit became nastier and nastier, with both sides lobbing allegations at each other and attempting to have a judge impose sanctions on one another for “cheating and deception.”
On the legal merits, Fox News not only claimed fair use, but questioned whether Schaffel should be entitled to copyright on the clip in the first place. Fox maintained the interview was a work-for-hire and that at the time of the airing, the interview was controlled by Fire Mountain Services, a company owned by Michael Jackson
Last June, the judge in the case declined to rule on that matter at the preliminary stage, and the case was on track for trial later this year.
This past March, Schaffel settled with TMZ.
Now, despite the extraordinary animosity between the sides, Schaffel and Fox News have come to an agreement on undisclosed terms. It’s fair to say News Corp. has more pressing legal issues these days on the forefront
Over the following year, the lawsuit became nastier and nastier, with both sides lobbing allegations at each other and attempting to have a judge impose sanctions on one another for “cheating and deception.”
On the legal merits, Fox News not only claimed fair use, but questioned whether Schaffel should be entitled to copyright on the clip in the first place. Fox maintained the interview was a work-for-hire and that at the time of the airing, the interview was controlled by Fire Mountain Services, a company owned by Michael Jackson
Last June, the judge in the case declined to rule on that matter at the preliminary stage, and the case was on track for trial later this year.
This past March, Schaffel settled with TMZ.
Now, despite the extraordinary animosity between the sides, Schaffel and Fox News have come to an agreement on undisclosed terms. It’s fair to say News Corp. has more pressing legal issues these days on the forefront
Celebs out and About!
Check out some of your celebrities out and about enjoying themselves
Heidi Klum changed out fits three times in two hours. Here is outfit #1,
#2 and
#3.
Huh. A picture of Coco where she is dressed.
Kirstie Alley on her way into Letterman.
Keri Hilson manages to carry her own umbrella.
I stand corrected. Apparently random people are waiting on the street for their chance.
Leo and Blake try to remain apart at a concert. That is Blake in the hat on the far right.
Nicole Murphy and Michael Strahan still going strong..
Ryan Reynolds shows off his sign language skills to Peter Saarsgard.
Tim Robbins is selling a new record. Interested?
Vanessa Hudgens gets whacked by a random bag.
Most random photo ever. William Shatner and Henry Rollins.
FUN?....you decide.
Rihanna Named “Woman Of The Year” By Vogue Italia
Rihanna has been named Vogue Italia’s ‘”Woman Of The Year” which will be the featured in the September issue. It’s not her red hair or her fashionable ways that got her the title either.
The magazine named her woman of the year because of “her ability to face down adversity and personal hardship, including her troubled relationships with former boyfriend Chris Brown and her drug-addicted father, whom she fired as her manager this year after he made up stories and provided private family photos to tabloids”.
Black Star Power At Comic-Con
Vivica A. Fox, Sanaa Lathan and Aisha Tyler were among the celebs who headed to San Diego over the weekend for the 2011 Comic-Con Festival.
Several celebs were spotted at various events associated with the Comic-Con Festival in San Diego, CA recently.
While at the festival, Vivica A. Fox posed at an event hosted by Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction.
Taraji P. Henson was also in town for the event.
Reagan Gomez-Preston was there too.
Reagan and Sanaa were there to speak on the same panel.
Kevin Michael Richardson, Sanaa Lathan, actor/producer Mike Henry, writer/producer Rich Appel, actors Reagan Gomez-Preston and John Viener spoke at "The Cleveland Show" Panel.
And gorgeous actress/funny woman Aisha Tyler posed with "Community" star Joel McHale.
FUN, FUN, FUN!!!
And now a word from Ashanti!
That’s it! Whatever is coming soon be on the look out!
Marc Anthony to Hit Jennifer Lopez Where it Hurts
Embarrassed and humiliated Marc Anthony intends to make Jennifer Lopez pay for leaving him. Literally.
JENNIFER LOPEZ and MARC ANTHONY are headed into a bitter divorce battle over her $250 million fortune. According to The National Enquirer. Following years of terrible strife, Jennifer finally declared the marriage over in a single act of defiance – by agreeing to do another season of “American Idol,” against Marc’s desire.
“In the end, all the battling became pure torture for J.Lo – she simply told him, ‘I’ve had enough,’ ” said an insider.
The pair announced their split on July 15, but they actually separated in early July, The ENQUIRER learned, after Marc disagreed with his wife’s decision to return to “Idol.”
JENNIFER LOPEZ and MARC ANTHONY are headed into a bitter divorce battle over her $250 million fortune. According to The National Enquirer. Following years of terrible strife, Jennifer finally declared the marriage over in a single act of defiance – by agreeing to do another season of “American Idol,” against Marc’s desire.
“In the end, all the battling became pure torture for J.Lo – she simply told him, ‘I’ve had enough,’ ” said an insider.
The pair announced their split on July 15, but they actually separated in early July, The ENQUIRER learned, after Marc disagreed with his wife’s decision to return to “Idol.”
And even though the macho singer is worth about $60 million himself, insiders expect him to go after Jennifer’s much larger bank account.
“There was no prenuptial agreement when they got hitched in 2004, so she could be on the hook for as much $125 million,” an insider told The ENQUIRER. “But her attorneys will undoubtedly argue that Marc made tens of millions himself and that she shouldn’t have to pay a dime.”
Marc, 42, is very upset because his 42-year-old wife not only decided to serve as judge on another season of “Idol,” but also signed for a summer movie – which clashed with his career plans, divulged a close source.
The Latino heartthrob “felt betrayed,” added a family friend, because they had already announced that they were teaming up for a Latin reality show/talent contest called “Q’Viva! The Chosen.”
“It was HIS deal and Jennifer was crucial to it,” noted the friend.
“Q’Viva” producers say the show is set to film this autumn throughout Latin America – and that both Jennifer and Marc remain committed to it, added the source.
“There was no prenuptial agreement when they got hitched in 2004, so she could be on the hook for as much $125 million,” an insider told The ENQUIRER. “But her attorneys will undoubtedly argue that Marc made tens of millions himself and that she shouldn’t have to pay a dime.”
Marc, 42, is very upset because his 42-year-old wife not only decided to serve as judge on another season of “Idol,” but also signed for a summer movie – which clashed with his career plans, divulged a close source.
The Latino heartthrob “felt betrayed,” added a family friend, because they had already announced that they were teaming up for a Latin reality show/talent contest called “Q’Viva! The Chosen.”
“It was HIS deal and Jennifer was crucial to it,” noted the friend.
“Q’Viva” producers say the show is set to film this autumn throughout Latin America – and that both Jennifer and Marc remain committed to it, added the source.
But juggling the time schedule between “Q’Viva,” “Idol” and the new movie is going to be extremely difficult for Jennifer.”
Meanwhile, Jennifer had been on the fence about returning to “Idol” for a long time.“Saying she was rejoining ‘Idol’ was really her statement that the marriage was over.”
According to one family source, “Marc berated her in front of her family, her nannies and her bodyguards. It was almost as if he never let her do anything without him.”When the J.LO became a judge on “American Idol” in January 2011, sources say she made sure that Marc appeared on the show to stave off his temper tantrums.
While Jennifer is back on top, Marc is NOT.
As of January 2011, Marc reportedly owed the IRS a whopping $3.4 million in unpaid taxes – which could intensify the divorce battle over the couple’s assets.
Meanwhile, Jennifer had been on the fence about returning to “Idol” for a long time.“Saying she was rejoining ‘Idol’ was really her statement that the marriage was over.”
According to one family source, “Marc berated her in front of her family, her nannies and her bodyguards. It was almost as if he never let her do anything without him.”When the J.LO became a judge on “American Idol” in January 2011, sources say she made sure that Marc appeared on the show to stave off his temper tantrums.
While Jennifer is back on top, Marc is NOT.
As of January 2011, Marc reportedly owed the IRS a whopping $3.4 million in unpaid taxes – which could intensify the divorce battle over the couple’s assets.
“It’s going to be ugly and it’s only just begun,” said the close source.
IT STILL! HAPPENS DRIVING WHILE BLACK!
Here are photos of Jeezy talking with Atlanta police officers around 8:00 PM Sunday evening ... after cops pulled over the rapper's super-customized 2011 Ferrari California.
We're told 3 officers in 2 squad cars handled the situation -- and Jeezy was eventually allowed to drive off after receiving his ticket.
We're told 3 officers in 2 squad cars handled the situation -- and Jeezy was eventually allowed to drive off after receiving his ticket.
Jeezy's citation will cost him somewhere in the neighborhood of $200
Beyonce Promotes Kelly Rowland's New CD on Facebook????
Beyoncé shocked everyone this morning by promoting former bandmate Kelly Rowland’s new CD, Here I Am, on her Facebook page about an hour ago! *Checking the sky to see if it’s falling*
Beyoncé (or someone in her camp) wrote:
Summer just got better: Kelly Rowland’s new solo album, ‘Here I Am,’ joins Beyoncé’s ’4′ on store shelves and at iTunes today. Congratulations to Kelly! Get your copy now: http://bit.ly/n4E4JV
Beyoncé (or someone in her camp) wrote:
Summer just got better: Kelly Rowland’s new solo album, ‘Here I Am,’ joins Beyoncé’s ’4′ on store shelves and at iTunes today. Congratulations to Kelly! Get your copy now: http://bit.ly/n4E4JV
Now let’s see if Bey will also cross promote Kelly’s CD on her Twitter page as well..OH WAIT Bey doesn’t have a Twitt…..OH NEVERMIND!
WELL THE FACEBOOK POST MAY NOT BE REAL…..BUT SHE DID COME TO SUPPORT KELLY!!
Destiny's Child Night On the Town For Kelly Rowland’s CD Release party!
Stepping out to celebrate with her former bandmates, Beyonce Knowles joined Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams at The Standard Hotel in New York City on Tuesday night (July 26).
The Destiny's Child trio were all glammed up as they took to the swanky Moet Rose Lounge for a launch party being held for Kelly's new album "Here I Am".
No strangers to rumblings of a reunion, Miss Rowland recently was asked by Vulture whether she, Beyonce and Michelle will team up again in the future.
To this, Kelly replied, "Well, it’s nothing that we’ve discussed, and we talk pretty much every week, to be honest."
Rowland was then asked what song she'd look forward to performing most if a reunion took place, to which she said, "With the girls? Anything a cappella. I would love for us to come and shut something down a cappella and just kill it. I remember when Wyclef put us on the spot at the MTV Awards, when we did 'Say My Name' I look back at that, and we sounded so good!"
If you care to know: Raz B Ready to Spill His Guts
As if there's anything left to tell, Raz B is getting ready to write a tell all...
Raz B, who made headlines last year after accusing Chris Stokes and Marques Houston of sexually abusing him while he was a member of the boy band B2K is telling his Twitter followers that he's preparing to write an expose about the music industry.
He Says He Ain’t, But She Claims Flo Rida is the Daddy
*Flo Rida is not the baby’s daddy.
The rapper has been accused of fathering the son of Gloria Halloway who was born earlier this year.
But according to Flo’s attorney, he took a paternity test last month that ruled him out.
But the baby’s mother ain’t havin’ it. Her lawyer, Damon McDougal told TMZ:
“There is absolutely nothing to indicate that [Flo Rida] was sampled.”
He added, “I really do feel that the only way we are going to get a reliable paternity test is going to be within the confines of some sort of court order.”
But according to Flo’s attorney, he took a paternity test last month that ruled him out.
But the baby’s mother ain’t havin’ it. Her lawyer, Damon McDougal told TMZ:
“There is absolutely nothing to indicate that [Flo Rida] was sampled.”
He added, “I really do feel that the only way we are going to get a reliable paternity test is going to be within the confines of some sort of court order.”
HOLY GAY MARRIAGE...SAY WHAT???? Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka: Not Tying The Knot!
While it did just become legal in his state of New York, Neil Patrick Harris says he won't be getting married to his long-time partner David Burtka any time soon.
Rumors of the supposed forthcoming nuptials began swirling after the 38-year-old actor expressed his hope to say "I do" as the marriage equality bill was in the process of being passed.
Despite his previous statement, Neil says he and David aren't ready to tie the knot just yet, telling Bravo's Andy Cohen that the couple currently "have no plans to [wed]."
Further explaining his change in heart, Harris continued, "We have contemplated it here [in New York], but the problem is if you say like yes, we're planning a wedding, then it becomes a big giant thing."
Rumors of the supposed forthcoming nuptials began swirling after the 38-year-old actor expressed his hope to say "I do" as the marriage equality bill was in the process of being passed.
Despite his previous statement, Neil says he and David aren't ready to tie the knot just yet, telling Bravo's Andy Cohen that the couple currently "have no plans to [wed]."
Further explaining his change in heart, Harris continued, "We have contemplated it here [in New York], but the problem is if you say like yes, we're planning a wedding, then it becomes a big giant thing."
Lil Wayne and Lauren London's Son
Say hello to baby Cameron
Say hello to baby Cameron
Lauren London has done an excellent job keeping her son with Lil Wayne off the internet, till now.
Peep an official first look at Lauren London’s adorable 2 year old son…
Peep an official first look at Lauren London’s adorable 2 year old son…
Cute!
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
“Tweet Tweet”
Judging by your Tweety Bird ensemble and checkerboard shades, I’m going to assume that you are one bad-ass mother who (as best put by the Wu-Tang Clan) “ain’t nothin’ to f*ck with”!
HAVE A NICE WEEKEND EVERYBODY!!!
EFREM
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