How did a stalker get close to Jamie Foxx? The Oscar-winning actor had to fight off an intruder while he was in Philadelphia filming his movie Law Abiding Citizen. The man was arrested after the incident, but you have to wonder how did he get so close? Where was security on the hotel’s side and Foxx’s own security detail? The man had tried to break into Foxx’s hotel room three times. He claimed he was Beyonce’s producer. The 49 year-old homeless man, Steven Taliver, faced numerous charges, including burglary. Taliver has a long police record, including 24 prior arrests. A judged ruled Taliver incompetent to stand trial and ordered him transferred to a hospital for treatment. Foxx has a new movie coming out in two weeks called The Soloist. The drama co-stars Robert Downey, Jr.
Will Chris Brown cop a plea? He pleaded not guilty to assaulting girlfriend Rihanna. Rihanna is willing to cooperate with authorities, but she wants the incident to go away. Brown is looking to avoid jail time, and he is due in court on the 29th. When will this case wrap up? If a deal isn’t reached, it could drag on for months. Meanwhile, the images of a beaten Rihanna will forever haunt him.
Singer Natalie Cole is appealing to the public for a new kidney. Her past use of drugs and her battle with Hepatitis C have damaged her kidneys. She is currently on dialysis three times a week, and she needs a donor. After a recent appearance on Larry King Live, Cole received hundreds of offers from her fans.
A judge is allowing Wesley Snipes to leave the country for work purposes. In a new ruling, Snipes, despite his conviction on tax evasion, will be allowed to work overseas. So, when will his jail term start? Who knows? He has a three-year sentence.
Tyler Perry has another new leading lady. Singer Gladys Knight has been added to the cast of his new Madea movie I Can Do Bad All By Myself. Filming is already underway with Taraji P. Henson, Mary J. Blige and Gospel Singer Marvin Winans. The movie opens in theatres in September. Knight is also scheduled to do an appearance on the NBC comedy show 30 Rock.
Denzel Washington is in New Mexico filming his latest movie The Book Of Eli. The Boys And Girls Club of New Mexico recently benefitted from the Oscar winner. The Boys And Girls Club holds a special place for Washington. He grew up in the club in Mount Vernon, New York. When he heard the New Mexico branch was having financial difficulties and was on the verge of closing, he made a donation of $50,000 to keep it open.
Say goodbye to the CW show The Game. The show is being cancelled. The network is blaming it on low ratings. But, the show never found its footing after being moved to Friday night.
Filming has started on the new Iron Man II movie. Robert Downey Jr., Don Cheadle and Samuel L. Jackson as “Nick Fury” have all reported to the set. The movie comes out next year.
Will Will Smith sign on for a new Men In Black movie? A third sequel is being discussed, but filmmakers are just waiting for Smith to commit.
Notorious, the movie about Rapper Biggie Smalls, is coming out on DVD April 21st.
The X-Men series continues as Wolverine, with Hugh Jackman, opens in theatres May 1st.
Check out some of your favorites on your favorite magazines. Halle Berry on Harper’s Bazaar, Jennifer Hudson on Entertainment Weekly, Taraji P. Henson and Viola Davis on the new issue of Ebony magazine and First Lady Michelle Obama and her mom, Marian Robinson, on the May issue of Essence.
A gala celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Apollo Theatre is taking place in June. Patti LaBelle and Quincy Jones are getting inducted into The Apollo Hall Of Fame. Bill Cosby and his wife Camille are getting The Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis Arts And Humanitarian Award. Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx and Anita Baker will be performing for the celebration happening June 8th. Bill Cosby has another big honor coming up this fall. He’s getting The Mark Twain Prize For American Humor. Previous winners of this award include George Carlin, Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Crystal and Steve Martin.
Congratulations to Michael Jordan, Rutgers Coach C. Vivian Stringer and David Robinson. They are going to be inducted into The Basketball Hall Of Fame this September.
Filming has started on the new George Lucas film about The Tuskegee Airmen called Red Tails. Terrence Howard, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Tristan Wilds, Ne-Yo and Singer Jazmine Sullivan co-star in the movie which opens in theatres next year.
For a record fourth time, Samuel L. Jackson will be hosting the ESPY Awards. Sports biggest night is set for July 19th on ESPN.
American Idol Judge Randy Jackson is known for his fancy eyewear, and now he’s coming out with his own line. With the Randy Jackson Collection, he designed 22 styles of eyewear.
Get ready for the return of Al Reynolds. Proving there is life after Star Jones, Reynolds is ready to talk about his life in a new TV One special. The show, Life After, will feature Reynolds talking about his life after the bling, parties and celebrity of Star Jones.
Is there trouble with the Sex And The City sequel. I hear Actor Chris Noth (“Mr. Big”) is holding out. He wants more money, and contract talks have stalled. Can they do a Sex And The City movie without Noth? Can you see “Carrie” with another man? She married “Mr. Big” in the first movie version of the TV classic.
WHAT’S THE UNDERGROUND BUZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It’s hard getting old in Hollywood. This Female Celebrity is trying to hang on after a failed marriage and public humiliation at the hands of her husband. She is very bitter, and can’t find an acting job. She has been around the block a few times. Her friends want her to move on with her life, but she still clings to the bitterness. Can she find a new man and a new job in Hollywood?
This famous Baby Momma gets a little frisky with the female models on her photo shoot. She had on a bikini and kept removing her top for the other ladies to see. Apparently, her husband doesn’t mind, he figures the more the merrier…..more money and more women.
With her movie roles drying up this Hollywood Actress figures she better get pregnant with her Baller boyfriend.
I don't know about ya'll, but that stalker story sounds a bit suspect to me. Why would you open the door because somebody said they were one of Beyonce's producers? If you aren't doing any work with her, and it didn't come through your own producer, agent, or publisher, then that alone should tell you to NOT open the door! I'm almost certain Jamie knew this dude. I had no idea that he was homeless. And the courts are saying that he is not mentally stable enough to stand trial so the guy is having a psychiatric evaluation done.
I'm sick of the entire Chris Brown/Rhianna fiasco. It's becoming a circus! You have a DA that's itching to get evidence from the LAPD, when there really isn't any. So, because of this, he wants to drag this shit out. Makes me wonder if he's bucking for the Mayor's position. Send that boy to anger management, give him 1000 hours of community service, and three years probation. This is his first offense for goodness sake! No, I'm not condoning what he did, but they are trying to drag this thing out just because.
I'm praying for Natalie Cole. I hope she finds a donor ASAP.
I'm tired of hearing about Wesley Snipes' ass too.
I sure hope this Tyler Perry movie is decent. This one should've been done first, since this is the first installment of all of the Madea plays. He's bringing everybody on board. I'm waiting to hear Gary Coleman's name pop up next.
BET needs to pick up the rights to The Game because it was really starting to get good. I did see on their website last night that a new episode won't be shown until the 24th of April. Everybody Hates Chris is ending its run also.
Really, is another Men in Black movie necessary?
Good to see Taraji being taken seriously as an actress. Enjoy it girl! It's your time to shine!
75 years. Go head Apollo Theatre! I hope they air this on television.
I love the "Sex & the City" movie, as well as the television series, but I don't understand the need for a sequel. Everything ended perfectly in the movie, if you ask me. They can't do a 'Sex & the City' anything without Mr. Big. That's just not possible!
The only one I can answer in the Underground Buzz is the second one. That's Mel B. There are pics of her all up in some woman's face at a photo shoot. I think she's putting oil on her skin as well. Hmmm....why can't the make-up artists and whomever else helps out with that kind of stuff, do their job???
Oh wait! I just read about the third one last night! That's Gabrielle Union! There's a rumor floating around that she's pregnant by Dwyane Wade, but they have shot it down......not totally, because you know people are going to be watching for a baby bump for probably the next 6 months to confirm or deny the rumor.