The Pulse of Entertainment: Johnny Gill Plans to Change the Game with ‘Game Changer’

Grammy nominated Johnny Gill plans to change the game with new album, ‘Game Changer’ *“There was something about the album that was beyond my control,” said four-time Grammy Award nominated Johnny Gill about his newest solo album release “Game Changer.” “The people involved, hands down, brought their A-game.” Johnny Gill’s “Game Changer” features New Edition […]

Cosby Jokes to Woman: ‘Be Careful About Drinking Around Me’

*Either Bill Cosby has a big pair or he likes playing with fire. Or maybe he’s just being … Bill. OK, what we’re talking about if you haven’t heard is that on Thursday evening Cosby, who’s under scrutiny for allegedly drugging and taking sexual liberties with women decades ago, went for it and made a […]

UFC Champ Jon Jones to Rehab after Testing Positive for Cocaine

*UFC Champion Jon Jones has been sent off to a drug treatment facility. He tested positive for cocaine, which was found in his system on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014. “With the support of my family, I have entered into a drug treatment facility,” Jones said in a statement released to Yahoo Sports through his attorney.

Deelishis: Just a Friend with Wiz Khalifa; Notes Both Are Divorced

*Reality star Deelishis caused some controversy when she posted the above photo of her hugged up with Wiz Khalifa on Instagram right around the holidays. “It’s a happy holiday,” the reality TV star captioned the pic. Many critics thought the photo indicated they are a couple.

Queen Latifah on Inhabiting Bessie Smith for HBO (Pics)

*Journalists on Thursday got a first look at Queen Latifah as Bessie Smith in director Dee Rees’ HBO biopic, and based on the effusive reaction in the room via Twitter – to the sizzle reel alone – it may very will be the most anticipated telefilm of the spring. The film follows Smith’s journey from a rough […]

Snoop Dogg Announces the First Single from His Upcoming Album, ‘Bush’

*Snoop Dogg is gearing up to release his upcoming studio album, “Bush.” And at CES, he revealed the lead single from the LP, which is titled “Peaches N Cream,” according to Rap-Up. He opened up about the album at  a panel hosted by the Omnicom Media Group at CES in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Jan. […]

Three 6 Mafia’s Crunchy Black Wanted for Domestic Assault

*Three 6 Mafia rapper Crunchy Black is wanted by police in Minnesota. The 38-year-old ran afoul of the law after skipping a November court date to face charges for allegedly beating up his fiancée, as well as cocaine possession, TMZ reported Thursday. The missed court appearance stems from an incident involving the rapper, whose real […]

Morgan Freeman/Diane Keaton Movie ‘Ruth & Alex’ Gets a New Title

*Focus World announced today that the Morgan Freeman-Diane Keaton film formerly known as “Ruth & Alex,” has been retitled “5 Flights Up” and been set for a May 8 limited release. The Oscar winners star as a married couple trying to decide whether to sell their longtime Brooklyn home. During the course of one crazy […]

Ben Carson’s Book Revised After Failure to Properly Credit Sources

Ben Carson

*Dr. Ben Carson’s publisher will be revising future editions of his book “America the Beautiful” in response to allegations that the conservative activist failed to properly credit source material. “I attempted to appropriately cite and acknowledge all sources in `America the Beautiful,’ but inadvertently missed some,” Carson said in a statement issued Thursday through his […]

Vivica A Fox Defends Cosby, Calls Kenya Moore a ‘Toxic Trick’ (Watch)

*Actress and “Celebrity Apprentice” contestant Vivica A. Fox is appearing on “The Meredith Viera Show” today (01-08-15) and naturally she was asked about Keshia Knight Pulliam and Kenya Moore. And Vivica didn’t hold back. Pulliam, of course, was given the “You’re Fired” declaration by Donald Trump because she didn’t contact her TV dad, Bill Cosby, […]

NFL Never Saw Ray Rice Elevator Video Before Public, Report Finds

*The NFL was deemed to have never previously seen the Ray Rice in-elevator video, according to findings released Thursday by an independent investigation led by Robert Mueller. “We found no evidence that anyone at the NFL had or saw the in-elevator video before it was publicly shown. We also found no evidence that a woman […]

Tyra Banks Puts NYC Apt on the Market for 3.8M (Pics)

*After 10 years, Tyra Banks is giving up her neoclassical Beaux-Arts style apartment in New York City. The “America’s Next Top Model” mogul is unloading her two-bedroom apartment in New York City’s Nolita area for $3.8 million, according to the New York Daily News. She purchased the pad in 2005 for $2.1 million, which means […]

Theo Rossi Joins Morris Chestnut, Regina Hall in ‘When the Bough Breaks’

*With “Sons of Anarchy” completing its series run, co-star Theo Rossi has found other employment. He’s joined the cast of psychological thriller “When The Bough Breaks” opposite Morris Chestnut, Regina Hall, and Jaz Sinclair, which “24‘s” Jon Cassar is directing for Screen Gems. The film follows a professional couple unable to conceive their own child […]

Bill Cosby Gets Standing O in Canada With Protesters Outside

Bill Cosby

*Bill Cosby got a standing ovation from Canadian fans at his first show following a string of cancellations in the wake of sexual assault allegations from more than 15 women. But outside protesters braved the sub-zero weather to heckle ticket-holders as they streamed in, and are likely to do so again at the second of […]

‘Empire’ Ratings Top ‘American Idol’ Lead-In AND ‘Modern Family’

*It’s a hit! Fox scored big with the series premiere of “Empire” Wednesday night. While “American Idol” continued its yearly opening day ratings slide, the weak lead-in didn’t deter folks from tuning in directly to see Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson and company. The 9 p.m. drama averaged a 3.7 rating among adults 18-49 and 9.8 million viewers, […]