The Daily Roundup for Jan 16

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CELEBRATE THE MAN, THE DREAM MARTIN LUTHER KING JR!

A Celebration of the Man and the Holiday

" I have a dream...
I have a dream that one day little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers
I have a dream today"

Each year on the third Monday of January schools, federal offices, post office and banks across America close as we celebrate the birth, the life and the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

It is a time for the nation to remember the injustices that Dr. King fought. A time to remember his fight for the freedom, equality, and dignity of all races and peoples. A time to remember the message of change through nonviolence.

Remember! Celebrate! Act!...THE DREAM LIVES!
A Day Of Service to your Community, Not A Day Off!!

He’s Back; Bishop Long Back in the Pulpit

Bishop Eddie long, who announced he was stepping down one day after his wife announced she was leaving him [click here if you missed that], is back at the helm of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church...

From The AJC.com
Bishop Eddie Long is back in the pulpit.

The senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church has returned after taking some time off for personal reasons. Long, whose ministry was recently rocked by a sexual misconduct scandal that resulted in a settlement, announced in December that he was taking a brief leave to use the time to heal his family.

WATCH:

Long's wife, Vanessa, has filed for divorce....But she was at the service too!

A spokesman said Long preached at the New Year's Eve service and will continue to do so at weekly services…..WOW That was a quick healing????? Lord Jesus all I’m saying is this; THY WILL BE DONE!

Nicki Minaj Joins Grammy LineUp

With just a month to the day left before the 54th annual Grammy Awards, ‘Moment 4 Life‘ maestra Nicki Minaj sees her name not only on the nominee list but also leading the lineup. Taking to their official Twitter page moments ago, the Grammys unveiled:

Up for 3 awards (including Best New Artist), Minaj welcomes the news days before the reported unleash of her highly anticipated visual for ‘Stupid Hoe’ – one of two leading singles from her Valentine’s Day release ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’.

Keep it locked to That Grape Juice as more performers are rolled out for the star-studded showing set to air February 12 only on CBS.

IN THE WORLD OF THE KARDASHIANS; KHLOE He’s NOT your DADDY?

Khloe Kardashian isn't one to keep quiet and today she branded her father's ex-wives 'disgusting'.

She took to Twitter to deny the shocking allegations made by Robert Kardashian's ex-wives, who claim he told them that Khloe was not his daughter.
The 27-year-old reality TV star posted: 'The audacity you have to mention my father’s name like this! Should be ashamed of urself! I let a lot of things slide but this one is really low… YOU ARE DISGUSTING! (yes you know who YOU are).'
The posts were clearly directed at Jan Ashley and Ellen Pierson who have both spoken out to say that Robert told them Khloe was not his.

Ms Ashley, who married the businessman after Khloe's mother Kris Jenner, said: 'Khloe is not his kid -- he told me that after we got married.'
And Ellen Pierson, 63, who married Robert in 2003 just two months before his death, has also come forward after eight years of silence to 'tell the truth' about the Kardashian family.
A spokesperson for Khloe said: 'The story is NOT true. It’s ridiculous.'
But while Khloe has slammed the allegation she has herself questioned if she was adopted on the family's reality TV show.

Viewers of Keeping Up With The Kardashians did see her question who her parents were in an episode in 2009.
The reality star wanted to prove she was not adopted and tested the maternity of her mother Kris Jenner.
While she proved she was Kris's daughter she did not compare her DNA with her siblings to prove conclusively that Robert is her biological father. 

In an explosive interview with Star magazine, Ashley said: 'He just kind of looked at me and said [it] like it was a matter of fact. He said "Well, you know that Khloe's not really a Kardashian, don't you?"

'And I said… "OK" and that was it.'

Proof: Khloe made Kris take a DNA test to prove she was her child but she did not confirm paternity

She claims Khloe, who is married to Dallas Mavericks basketballer Lamar Odom, knew she had a different father to her sisters and younger brother Rob.

'Khloe brought it up all the time. She looked nothing like the rest. She was tall, had a different shape, light hair, curly hair. Didn't look anything like the other three children.'
She said Robert, who is of Armenian descent, had told her that he and Kris were not sleeping together at the time Khloe was conceived.
'[But] he never would have considered a DNA test. He loved her very much. Robert did question the fact that Khloe was his,' Ellen said.

'Any normal man would if they knew their wife had cheated on him.'
Khloe has responded to the claims on Twitter.
Kris, 56, recently admitted in her new book that she cheated on Robert during their marriage.
Since Robert's death, Ellen had experienced financial difficulties, filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2010.
The home she and Robert shared in Indian Wells, California, was sold after going into foreclosure in October.
Kris remarried Olympian Bruce Jenner in 1991 and the couple had two daughters, Kendall and Kylie.
Bruce already had four children from two previous marriages: Burt, Casey, Brody, and Brandon.

Khloe is often talking about how she looks nothing like her sisters, and Kris has been quoted as saying people asked her whether she was 'the milkman's daughter' when she was born.
On Khloe's blog in June 2010, she shared a number of pictures of her and the attorney.
She wrote: 'Father’s Day is two days away, so in preparation I wanted to post this photo album (mostly old school pics) dedicated to my dad and to Bruce.
'I was seriously the luckiest girl in the world growing up because I had two amazing dads who not only loved us kids more than anything, but adored each other as well.

'My dad and Bruce were always really close — Kendall and Kylie even called my dad Uncle Robert which I loved.'
She continued: 'Father’s Day is always a bittersweet holiday for me because I of course miss my dad, but it also reminds me of how truly blessed I am to have had two incredible fathers.'

AND AS FOR KIM............................

Skechers rejects reality star in favour of sneaker-wearing French bulldog for new Super Bowl commercial

Super Bowl commercials usually feature brands' most high-profile ambassadors. And that was certainly true of Skechers last year, when it ran a steamy ad starring Kim Kardashian.

But this year the reality favourite appears to have been overlooked in favour of a new star - that some might argue wins out in the cute stakes.

The new commercial for the sneakers features a French bulldog instead of a big-name celebrity.
The dog, who goes by the name Mr Quiggly and co-stars with business magnate Mark Cuban, wears one of the company's new GoRun shoes on each paw as he races greyhounds around a track.
But while it may seem that Ms Kardashian has been dropped by the firm, Skechers insists that is not the case.

The company's CEO Robert Greenberg told USA Today: 'While Kim's contract with Skechers simply came to an end at the end of last year, we continue to have a great relationship with her as we do with all the other talent who have worked with the brand over the years.
'To say that she was 'dropped' or 'replaced' is misleading and untrue. Skechers has enjoyed and continues to enjoy the relationship with Kim, and in fact we continue to discuss ways that we may work together in the future.'

Skechers Fitness president Leonard Armato added that the 30-year-old's sexy ad last year, which saw her dumping her personal trainer in favour of the supposedly 'toning' Shape-Ups shoes, was a runaway success.
'Kim got us more attention than we ever dreamed,' he said. '[But] we have to establish Skechers as more than a lifestyle company.
Hailed by marketing executives as 'the greatest night of the year for advertising', 30-second commercial slots during the Super Bowl can sell for as much as $3.5million.
Regardless of the cost, the 63 available slots have already sold out for this year's broadcast, airing on Sunday February 5.

The Movie RED TAILS NY PREMIERE

The cast of the George Lucas created film Red Tails put on their dapperific best for the premiere in NYC.And the sweeties over at TheYBF.com….Was on hand to get the flicks of the stars as the arrived!
Check it out!

Tika Sumpter wore this bright multi-colored Nicole Miller dress and deep purple pumps. Personally I thought she could do better it's winter and this is a summer dress!

Tia Mowry also repped for the ladies in a cute buff satin dress and nude heels. She came out to support another big production on her own big "The Game" premiere night.

Well alright Method Man

Ok Ne-Yo...and your red peacoat.

Star of the movie Mr. Slickback Terrence Howard hit the carpet in a blue suit alongside his 3 beautiful kids: son Hunter, 15, and daughters Aubrey, 17, and Heavenly, 13.

Tristan Wilds The "90210" actor and RED TAILS co-star looked hot in his 1 button suit and bow tie.

James Earl Jones and his wife hit the carpet. He must have been tired or something because Old Dad know better!

"Are We There Yet?" actress Keesha Sharp posed on the carpet with one of the Red Tails writers (and "Boondocks" writer), Aaron McGruder.

Co-star Andre Royo doesn't seem to age much.

Nate Parker rocked his skinny black satin tie for his big premiere night.

Brandy's on-screen little brother from "Moesha" is definitely all grown up. Marcus T. Polk co-stars as David "Deke" Watkins.

Kimberly Locke hit the carpet looking good.

The look is a bit mature for her though even at 34.
Al Roker and wife Deborah Roberts hit the carpet.

Cuba Gooding Jr. kept it classic in an all grey suit with matching vest and scarf.

Spike Lee and wife Tonya Lee came out to support.

And the man behind the film--blockbuster director and writer George Lucas--hit the carpet with his long time partner Mellody Hobson, who was looking fab.

The original Tuskegee Airman graced the carpet as well.

Such a classic night! Make sure you go see the historic Movie this Friday 1/20…Hat Tip theybf.com.

Rihanna And Chris Brown Planning Grammy Night Hook-Up?

Reports suggest Rihanna is looking forward to hooking up with Chris Brown publicly at the Grammy Awards this year and insiders claim she's been calling and texting him non-stop...

From Life & Style

Rihanna and ex-boyfriend Chris Brown are expected to come face to face at the Grammys on Feb. 12, but Life & Style can exclusively reveal that the former couple are already spending time together! "Not only has she initiated a Twitter conversation with Chris for all to see, but she has gone to see him," an insider close to Chris dishes in the new issue of Life & Style -- on newsstands now. "She stopped by his studio recently -- twice. She's also calling and texting him a lot. She won't let go."

Come see NeNe Leakes on “GLEE” sneak peak behind the scenes

While Sheree Whitfield is somewhere spitting bars about checking boos, NeNe Leakes is on the west coast filming her small screen acting/singing debut.
Leakes has temporarily fled the home of The Real Housewives of Atlanta for the greener pastures of Hollywood this week to film GLEE.

As previously noted, NeNe will appear on the season premiere of the show, which airs January 17, 2012 and plays a swim coach by the name of Roz Washington and will be featured in at least two episodes of the show.

Leakes was kind enough to share a few behind the scenes photos from the GLEE set and also did an in-depth interview about her first time onscreen.

Go Miss NeNe.

Jay Z and Beyonce Buy Baby Blue a Gilded Horse

Blue Ivy Carter has received more than $1.5 million in gifts, one of them a golden rocking horse. 

What to get the baby that has everything — even more.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s baby girl, Blue, has been lavished with more than $1.5 million in gifts, from a golden rocking horse to a “fantasy” crib fit for Cinderella.
Blue Ivy Carter — the music world’s smallest diva — left Lenox Hill Hospital yesterday in the arms of her famous parents for home, where she’ll enjoy the priciest swag this side of Buckingham Palace.
When she gets bigger, baby Blue will rock on a solid-gold, handmade horse from Japanese jeweler Ginza Tanaka that Jay-Z bought for $600,000.

For sleepy time, Blue will have sweeter dreams in a coach-like crib from PoshTots, for which her her parents paid nearly $20,000.
And when it’s time to chow down on pureed peas and applesauce, Blue will sit in a $15,000 highchair dripping with Swarovski crystals.

These and other fit-for-a-queen gifts have set the Carters back about $1.5 million, according to multiple media reports.
Beyoncé, who gave birth Saturday, left Lenox Hill Hospital yesterday with Jay-Z and their baby amid continuing allegations their overzealous private security team made life miserable for other new parents in the maternity ward.
“It was crazy for a couple of days,” a Lenox Hill worker told The Post yesterday. “Things are back to normal around here, whatever normal means.”

BAFTA's Awards Season Tea Party Draws Hollywood's Finest

Toasting this year's crop of awards season participants, the BAFTA Los Angeles 18th annual Awards Season Tea Party was held in Beverly Hills, California on Saturday (January 14).

Among the star power taking part in the Four Seasons Hotel fete were "J. Edgar" star Leonardo DiCaprio and top-billed actresses including Michelle Williams, Charlize Theron, Chloe Moretz and Evan Rachel Wood.

Also turning up for the swanky afternoon affair were actors such as Sir Ben Kingsley, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Eric Stonestreet and Chris Hemsworth, as well as ladies like Meryl Streep, Viola Davis, Shailene Woodley, Felicity Jones, Octavia Spencer, Stana Katic, Jane Seymour, Lena Headey, Ariel Winter and Ahna O'Reilly.

 Along with honoring the year's nominees and winners, the Tea Party also featured a charitable silent auction filled with prized items in which the stars could place bids.

All money raised was directed towards Community Outreach and Philanthropic programs including Heritage Archive and Inner City Cinema

Hot Shots: Madonna Dazzles At ‘W.E’ Premiere

With the countdown to Madonna‘s musical return in full swing, the Pop royal is clawing her way back into the spotlight.
Having revealed that her forthcoming album is titled ‘M.D.N.A’, the singer stepped out for the London premiere of ‘W.E’ – her latest effort as a movie director.

For many, though, tonight’s showing is little more than a cleverly orchestrated means of relaunching her media presence. Indeed, ‘W.E’ already received a London premiere last October at the BFI London Film Festival; while it’s no coincidence that the release of her new single ’Gimmie Your Luvin’ and high-profile Superbowl performance are merely weeks away.

AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
“The Man With The Yellow Hat”

You are probably asking yourself “Hey, where is Curious Georege?” and the answer is quite simple. He IS curious, so he is probably exploring the rest of Walmart, getting into some sort of adventurous predicament, no doubt.

MAKE IT A GREAT WEEK EVERYONE!!!

EFREM