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  • Morris Chestnut: Returning to Roots with New ‘V’ TV Series

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    Black Hollywood heart-throb Morris Chestnut is making a return to where he began; the ‘Boyz n the Hood’ actor stars in the new ABC series ‘V,’ which premieres Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. ET.

    The thrilling new drama is a reimagining of the hit 1980s series about the world’s first alien encounter. With huge spaceships simultaneously appearing over 29 cities around the world, the Visitors (or V’s) seem to promote a message of peace. Through their generous offer to share advanced technology, the V’s quickly build a following that may be overlooking a more malevolent agenda.

    Chestnut plays Ryan Nichols, a Wall Street whiz who is faced with a life-altering decision when the V’s show up. It’s a long way from his early days – where he cut his teeth starring in the Patti LaBelle-fronted sitcom in the early 1990s.

    Since then, he’s become a urban movie box-office draw with movies such as ‘The Best Man,’ ‘Two Can Play That Game’ and ‘Not Easily Broken.’

    Doing a show like nothing else currently on TV is what prompted the Cerritos, California native to get back into the small screen.

    “This was not a science-fiction show that was going to be driven by special effects,” he told USA Today. “This was a science-fiction show that was going to be driven by the characters with special effects as a backdrop, and that was what appealed to me.”

     

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  • Rihanna: Heading to the HIgh Seas with Royal Caribbean

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    Rihanna: Heading to the HIgh Seas with Royal Caribbean Rihanna has gone into overdrive with promoting her fourth album, ‘Rated R.’ The Barbados native just released her new single ‘Russian Roulette’ and is planning a major performance a few days before her Def Jam release drops.

    On Nov. 19, the Covergirl Cosmetics spokeswoman will surprise a few lucky fans when she performs aboard a private three-night sailing on Royal Caribbean’s new Oasis of the Seas cruise ship.

    According to a spokesperson, the vessel is the world’s largest and will sail from its home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Rihanna fans can win a chance to see the Grammy Award-winner by texting keywords announced on Clear Channel radio stations from Oct. 26 through Nov. 6.

    The ‘Umbrella’ singer will become the first performer to take the stage of the Oasis’ revolutionary amphitheater-style space, the AquaTheatre, which transforms from pool by day to theater by night.

    Rihanna’s ‘Rated R’ will hit stores on Nov. 23.

     

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  • Content On Demand: Clarence Clemons Telling ‘Tall Tales’ With New Memoir

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    Legendary saxophonist Clarence Clemons‘ first memoir, ‘Big Man: Real Life & Tall Tales,’ is in stores this week. Published by Grand Central Publishing, the hardcover tome (written with best friend and television producer Don Reo) is the very first book penned by a member of Bruce Springsteen‘s iconic E Street Band. “The Boss,” himself, even wrote the foreword for the book, which “isn’t the same old story” and “one that tells true, unknown stories … in a series of hybrid fact-and-fiction stories called “legends.” Clemons, 67, is a Norfolk, Virginia native who’s been a prominent member of the hit-making outfit since 1972. “The book was being written all my life,” he told Metro newspaper. “We just decided to put it down on paper. … It’s pretty great because it’s something I’ve never done before.’

     

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  • Content on Demand: Steve Harvey Teams Up With State Farm for Comedy Shorts

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    Steve Harvey Teams Up With State Farm

    To further expand the advancement of his media empire, Steve Harvey is teaming up with insurance giant State Farm for a series of 48 digital comedy shorts. Each short will cover various topics appealing strictly to the interest of car and home insurance consumers. And what better time to embark on his new campaign than during this week’s National Teen Driver Safety Week. Harvey takes a humorous approach at his teen’s desire for purchasing a new Cadillac Escalade.

    steve harvey“The campaign’s basic idea was to extend the Steve Harvey and State Farm brands in an unexpected yet wanted manner,” said Bob Wingo, CEO of Sanders/Wingo, the African-American advertising agency of record, which created and produced the campaign. “Everyone wants to be in social media and utilizing digital content, but to be successful as we believe this will be, it needs to be relevant.”

    “These bits are strictly entertaining,” said State Farm marketing chief Pam El. “Though they address insurance and financial services related topics, to broaden Stat Farm’s brand voice in an unexpected way, they are delivered with Steve’s unique perspective and humor.”

    You can check out Steve Harvey’s first digital comedy short here.

     

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  • HOT COPY: Toni Braxton Facing Foreclosure

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    Toni Braxton Facing Foreclosure

    In addition to battling health issues over the years, Toni Braxton has also been plagued with financial woes. Earlier this month, the Grammy Award winner was slapped with a counter suit by insurance firm Lloyd’s of London after she sued the company for refusing to pay her when she canceled a show in 2006 due to heart problems. To make matters worse, the ‘Another Sad Love Song’ singer has also defaulted on her mortgage payments and is facing possible foreclosure on a California residence. Head over to TMZ for more details.robin givens

     

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  • Kandi Burruss: Ex-Fiance AJ’s Funeral Arrangements & Other Updates

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    xscape secretKandi Burruss: Ex-Fiance AJ's Funeral Arrangements & Other UpdatesFuneral arrangements have been solidified for Ashley “A.J.” Jewell, the slain ex-fiance of ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Kandi Burruss.

    According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper, the memorial will take place on Oct. 9 at the Ray of Hope Christian Church in DeKalb Country, Georgia.

    Meanwhile, Frederick Richardson, the man charged with his murder last Saturday, was denied bail during a court appearance on Tuesday. His defense attorney alleges Jewell pulled a gun on Richardson and drew the first punch during the fatal fight.

    TMZ.com reported Jewell was walking and talking after the fight, with sources saying that he didn’t take an ambulance to the hospital but got a ride with a friend. The medical examiner’s office said there were no stab wounds on Jewell’s body.

    According to a rep for the Bravo television network, ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ reunion show has been postponed, and an in memoriam note will be added to this week’s episode in honor of Jewell, who frequently appears on the second season of the hit show.

     

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  • Christina Milian & The Dream: Expecting Child

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    Christina Milian, The-Dream Expecting A Baby

    In what appeared to be not much of a surprise to some, actress-singer Christina Milian and music producer The Dream have officially confirmed that they’re expecting a child within the coming months.

    The happily married newlyweds; who tied the knot last month in Las Vegas, broke the news over the weekend to People magazine and are “really excited.”The Last Dragon

    “My husband and I are expecting,” the ‘Dip IT Low’ singer said. “We’re about four and a half months along, about 19 weeks.”

    Despite the public taking notice to an obvious change in Milian’s physical appearance along with the couple’s spontaneous wedding, the songstress/actress revealed that everything was planned.

    “Honestly, it was kind of planned,” she said. “We were engaged for many months.”

    In between baby shopping, Milian is also busy wrapping up her forthcoming album ‘Elope’ which is tentatively set for an early 2010 release.

    The Dream (real name: Terius Youngdell Nash) is reportedly the Executive Vice President of Island Def Jam Records.
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