@Rihanna :Rihanna Says She Is Ready To Be A Mum

Rihanna is ready to be a mom! but yet to find a baby daddy.
 Robyn Fenty who graces the the cover of Glamour Uk january issue reveals that she's hopes to have a baby someday....

"One day I will have kids. I look forward to the day when I'm gonna be a mum, but I'm nowhere close. I don't even have a potential baby daddy" she said.

 
The singer also revealed to Glamour how her mum gave her scourage to regain her fearlessness and become a lil more assertive in her life and professional career. See more and a video of Rihi doing a robot dance in club, when you continue reading....

"I had to regain my fearless because it did go away for  bit. My mother said something to me a few years ago." I've seen something  in your eyes I 've never seen before: Fear, she was like" No this is not you", I just got back from been ok with myself.

"I cant run from haters. You can't change who you are. It's important for me to know who I m and work with that. They are gonna keep knocking awy till all these come crashing. But I'm not gonna ever gonna crash, I'm in control"

Rihanna also revealed that she was a victim of bullying during her early school years.Hear her..

"I got teased my entire school life. What they were picking on I don't understand"

But I'm not victimized - I'm grateful. I think those experiences were strategically put together by God for the preparation of being in the music industry. It's so easy for me to deal with the bull**** now"

eclipses! @Kanye can't fill venues anymore. Only 4,500 fans buy ticket for show at 19,000 seat arena

Kanye West proclaims himself the most impactful artist of this generation and also claims he's more influential than Barack Obama but he can't even fill a 19,000 seat arena like Rihanna & Beyonce can.

According to the Kansas City Star, only 4,500 fans bought tickets to watch his show at 19,000 seat Sprint Centre Arena in Kansas on Tuesday December 3rd.  
KCS reports that during his set, Kanye said 'I don't always say the right things at the right time. I'm better at saying the wrong things at the wrong time.'
Kansas City Star wrote:

"Kanye almost certainly could have filled the Sprint Center 5 years ago. Tuesday’s poor attendance indicates how his scandalous love life, frequent impolite pronouncements and his gradual shift away from conventional hip-hop have alienated many of his fans.'

His Yeezus tour is not doing well at all. Not only are people not turning like they used to, he's also been forced to cancel quite a few shows due to technical difficulties.

Paul Walker Death Image in Burning Porsche Video is NOT Paul

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Paul Walker did NOT make a final desperate attempt to escape the burning wreckage -- and the image seen in video shot right after the crash is definitely NOT Paul ... TMZ has learned.

There had been rampant speculation and buzz on the Internet that a shadowy figure seen around 23 seconds into the video of the burning Porsche Carrera GT ... was Walker trying to get out of the vehicle, but sources connected to the investigation now say it just isn't so ... for several reasons.

First, the sources tell us that, based on photographs of the wreckage ... Paul's body was pinned in an area of the car that makes it clear he couldn't have been flailing outside the vehicle.

Also ...we're told that based on the injuries he suffered, Paul died within a nanosecond of impact, and therefore it's impossible for the image in the video to be him.

It's not clear how long after impact the video starts, but clearly more than a nanosecond.

As for what the image really is -- we're told law enforcement has watched the video, and based on evidence from the crash site ... it appears to be a part of the car's roof burning.

Read more: http://www.tmz.com#ixzz2m5OWjOcP

Justin Bieber Detained In Australia During Airport Drug Search

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Justin Bieber and his entourage were detained at the Brisbane, Australia airport while customs agents looked for drugs ... and TMZ has learned they allegedly found weed on one of Justin's pals.

The Australian Federal Police tell us ... a 19-year-old man was detained back on Nov. 24 ... but was released after getting a stern warning for using "inappropriate language."  He reportedly swore at the officers.

Sources connected with the incident tell us Justin was the one with the potty mouth.

The AFP says a security check turned up an unknown amount of pot on a 23-year-old man in Justin's entourage. The suspect was released, but got a ticket for allegedly importing drugs.

Sources close to Justin tell us the suspect had a disposable vaporizer -- basically an electronic device to smoke marijuana -- which had residue in it.

We're told an attorney for the suspect appeared in court today, and paid the fine.

It's been one helluva tour -- as we first told you ... one of JB's bodyguards was arrested last month in Hawaii after allegedly attacking a photographer on the beach -- and was also caught on video attacking a photog in Sydney.

Maybe Bieber is more rock 'n' roll than we thought.

#RipMandela Nelson Mandela Dead at 95

R.I.P.

Former South African President Nelson Mandela -- famous for his fight to end the racist policy of apartheid -- died today at the age of 95.

Mandela's health had been in steep decline over the past few months -- he was hospitalized on June 8 for kidney and liver problems and had been on life support. Doctors also said he had a recurring lung infection.

The President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, had said Mandela was "well looked after" and "comfortable" during his final days.

Mandela became an international figure during his 27 years in prison for conspiring to overthrow South Africa's government. He was released in 1990, and won the Nobel Peace Prize in '93.

In 1994 Mandela helped orchestrate South Africa's first multi-racial election -- and became the country's first Black president.

Over the years, Mandela's been portrayed by several major actors including Sidney Poitier, Morgan Freeman, Dennis Haysbert, Danny Glover and Idris Elba.

He also made a cameo as a teacher in Spike Lee's 1992 flick "Malcolm X."

R.I.P.

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The Carters Show Off Costa Rican Vacay Pics & First Vegan Day + Beyonce Responds To Questions About Releasing Single....

The Carters are living it up these days, and we've got pics from their recent time in Costa Rica (plus a super cute new pic of Blue Ivy).  And since they're both going vegan for a few weeks in honor of Hov's 44th birthday, Beyonce gave folks a sneak peek of what they ate on Day 1.  Plus, her response to all the questions about where her new single is...

After hearing so many fans asking where that new single is...Beyonce finally has a response.  She released new merchandise for last night's MCSWT stop at the Staples Center, and one shirt said, "Keep Calm, Beyonce Makes Albums".
Slight shade....and we love it.
Bey also posted a new pic of baby Blue wearing her own tour jacket:

Adorbs!
And the "Diva" chick went on a posting spree today showing off the first day of her and Jay's new 22-day vegan diet:

And she also revealed some super sexy pics from her stop in Costa Rica:

Drake Announces JORDAN BRAND Deal + Pharrell Talks Creating Usher's Album & New SOLO Project

Drake is the newest member of the Team Jordan family.  Check out a preview of his new sneakers as he brings Team OVO to one of the most iconic sports brands in the game.

Plus, Pharrell is letting filks know about his next big moves....
Out with the Yeezys, in with the OVO.  Drake just signed a deal to design sneakers (and possibly other athletic gear) for the Jordan Brand.  He joins Carmelo Anthony, Blake Griffin , Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul, DJ Quick and plenty more.
After braving a 28 hour ride through a snowstorm just to make sure he arrived to his Portland 'Would You Like A Tour' show on time, Drizzy gave fans a big announcement as he kicked off his concert.

Paul Walker Crash Cause Of Death Revealed Trauma and Burn Injuries

Paul Walker died from the combined effects of traumatic and thermal injuries sustained from the Nov. 30 car crash ... this according to the L.A. County Coroner's Office.

Translation -- Paul did not die from the impact of the crash alone. He burned to death after the Porsche GT crashed into a tree and a pole and exploded into flames.

The man who was driving the Porsche GT, Roger Rodas, died from multiple traumatic injuries suffered upon impact. Burning was not listed as a factor in his death.

The coroner says toxicology results for both men will be available in 6 to 8 weeks.

The Medical Examiner says both deaths have been ruled as an accident.

Sources in the coroner's office tell us ... both men were positively ID'd by using dental records.

Walker and Rodas were killed Saturday in Santa Clarita, CA when the Porsche GT they were in veered off the road, slammed into a pole and exploded in flames.  The cause of that crash is still under investigation.

Paul was 40. Rodas was 38.

Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2013/12/04/paul-walker-crash-coroner-cause-of-death-autopsy-report-identification-roger-rodas/#ixzz2m05bF6Nz

Justin Bieber THREATENED BY AUSTRALIAN MAYOR Clean Up Your Graffiti, OR ELSE!

Justin Bieber picked the wrong city to spray tag, 'cause the mayor of Gold Coast, Australia just issued an ultimatum to the "pop princess" -- clean up your mess ... OR SING FOR ME!!!!!

Mayor Tom Tate just issued a video message to Bieber after the singer went graffiti crazy all over a hotel wall during a visit to the city last week.

"I've got a message for pop princess Justin Beaver," Tate said ... "We love your music but we hate your graffiti and your vandalism here in our city."

He continued ... "Mate, you've got two choices -- come back and clean up your mess or come back and sing at the [Mayor's Christmas Carols event] on the 7th of December."

It's unclear what will happen if Bieber ignores both requests ... but here's our advice for Mayor Tate: Don't hold your breath.

#RipPaulWalker Paul Walker Death Porsche's Been Sued BEFORE Over Deadly Carrera GT

Paul Walker wasn't the first to allegedly experience mechanical issues inside a Porsche Carrera GT -- TMZ has learned, the car company was sued over a deadly 2005 crash involving the same vehicle ... and it paid dearly in a massive settlement.

According to the lawsuit, two men (a driver and his passenger) were killed on a California race track while driving a 2005 Carrera GT ... hitting a wall at over 100 MPH while trying to avoid another car on the track.

The family of the passenger sued practically everyone involved in the accident for gross negligence -- and won $4.5 million in a giant settlement ... $350,000 of which was paid by Porsche.

The lawsuit alleged the GT didn't handle correctly on the track -- and according to the attorney for the victim's family, Craig McClellan ... sworn testimony from several Porsche experts confirmed a major design flaw with the GT is it doesn't have a Porsche Stability Management system.

We're told the PSMS uses a computer to correct the car if the rear end loses control -- and it is now required by law.

For Porsche's part, the company denied liability -- saying the car fully met federal safety standards at the time -- but it still paid its portion of the settlement to avoid further litigation.

It's unclear if Roger Rodas' Carrera GT had been fitted with a PSMS -- but McClellan says ZERO 2005 Carrera GTs (like Roger's) came off the assembly line with the system.

PSMS or not, it's worth noting the car has been a HUGE legal pain in the ass for Porsche. So far, Paul's family hasn't filed a lawsuit.

Read more: http://www.tmz.com#ixzz2m04WQuPb

#RipPaulWalker : Paul Walker Crash: How Many More People Will Remain Silent Passengers?

Paul Walker might still be alive today if he blurted out one word as his friend roared through Santa Clarita -- "STOP!"
 Walker, a passenger in a perhaps malfunctioning and definitely dangerous car on a path to certain death, sat helplessly while the driver, his friend, Roger Rodas, possibly hit the accelerator and didn't stop. Paul Walker, a good guy, one of the boys, a sweet corn-eating, all-American actor who charmed everyone he met and who starred in a wildly popular franchise about racing cars, likely kept quiet when the car ramped up to extremely unsafe speeds on the 45-mph road where Rodas and Walker ended up dying. And it begs the question:

How many other celebrities have possibly been silent passengers?

Princess Diana, who was killed in Paris during a high-speed chase while being pursued by the paparazzi.

Zachary Hartwell, the passenger that Ryan Dunn killed while simultaneously killing himself. Dunn, traveling in a Porsche on a Pennsylvania highway at an estimated 130 miles per hour, lost control of the vehicle and crashed. The car almost immediately burst into flames, and like Paul Walker's accident, the bodies were burned to the point of having to be identified by the decedents' dental records.


There was Lindsay Lohan and the Porsche she mangled after rear-ending a tractor trailer on the Pacific Coast Highway in 2012. Her passenger/assistant lied and said that she was behind the wheel, while it was determined that Lindsay herself had been the one driving. That accident could have resulted in death, as well.


How many other celebrities had a dangerous penchant for speeding in vehicles? There was James Dean, who died in a similar accident in a similar vehicle -- a Porsche. How about the artist Jackson Pollock, who killed himself and his passenger while drunkenly speeding wildly?


The bottom line is that Paul Walker didn't have to die. Roger Rodas didn't have to be identified by the fillings he got in his teeth when he was 13 years old. Children wouldn't be without their fathers, families wouldn't be without their sons, and friends wouldn't be utterly heartbroken enough to sacrifice public image by breaking down at the scene of a horrific accident, grasping at the straws of in-your-face mortality for one last chance to say things that will never be conveyed.

Paul Walker could have said, "Hey, slow down." "Hey, let's not do this today." "Hey, there might be something mechanically wrong with this vehicle, how about we don't take this chance right now." Any one of those things could have been the thing that changed the course of events for a whole lot of people for the rest of their time on this earth, but poor Paul Walker didn't have a clue that when he got into the Porsche Carrera GT to take the last ride of his life that remaining silent would be the last mistake he'd ever make.

When is enough finally going to be enough? When it's you? Me? One of our family members, our lovers, our children? When is somebody going to finally step up and say "stop"?
RIP, Paul. You'll be sorely missed.  

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#RipPaulWalker : Paul Walker's GF Breaks Down First Photos Since Paul's Death

Paul Walker's longtime girlfriend Jasmine Pilchard-Gosnell fell to pieces yesterday ... and friends continued to show their support for her after Paul's sudden death.

It's the first time the 23-year-old has been photographed since the tragedy -- breaking down outside Paul's home in Santa Barbara on Tuesday.

In the photos, it's clear Jasmine is still overwrought with emotion -- she was teary-eyed and seen hugging friends and family ... just 3 days after Paul and his friend Roger Rodas were killed in the horrific Porsche crash.

Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2013/12/04/paul-walker-jasmine-pilchard-gosnell-photos/#ixzz2m028EVgu

#RipPaulWalker : Let's Not For a Second Pretend That Paul Walker's Accident is Anything But What it Really Is

Paul Walker, a confirmed passenger in an out of control car, is dead, and the autopsy results are in -- Paul Walker died from traumatic injuries sustained in the accident, as well as "thermal injuries," which essentially means that burning contributed to Paul's death.

To those condemning the prior related piece for being markedly insensitive: it's best to be unapologetically proactive in safety. There is no more.

Do you think that just because someone's paid to drive you around -- taxi, bus driver, chauffeur -- that you're going to arrive to your destination safely? Do you think that just because someone's a mechanic with experience in actual race car driving that they're always going to make the best decisions when it comes to ensuring the longevity of their life, let alone that of someone else's?

The whole culture needs to change. The texting while driving, getting behind the wheel while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the widespread rampant carelessness that ensues when people get behind the wheel of a car, whether it's a Porsche or a minivan. Cars are big, dangerous machines and taking light the responsibility that goes along with handling them is reckless at best, and extremely selfish at worst.

Stop. Stop with the excuses, stop with the justifications, and stop blaming everyone else. The blame only lies within our selves, whether it's choosing to engage in a potentially reckless situation or perpetuating one by saying nothing and watching one unfold. You won't always be the innocent bystander that luckily got away.

To the spectators, stop sifting through the ashes of Paul and Roger's wreck for a "souvenir." It's morbid. Car enthusiasts, quit organizing your spin-out memorial rides for Paul Walker -- it's counterproductive and it's dangerous.

Paul Walker's (and Roger Rodas') death is, by far, the saddest and most tragic accident to happen in the entertainment world this year. Two people involved in a violent accident are dead and their families are without their loved ones. Let's learn something from this. 

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Katherine Jackson I Want Another Shot at AEG

Katherine Jackson wants a do-over in her fight against AEG -- TMZ has learned, she just filed docs asking for a new trial ... after the jury ruled in favor of the concert promoters back in October.

As we reported, AEG emerged victorious after Katherine sued the company for wrongful death, claiming AEG negligently hired Dr. Conrad Murray to care for Michael Jackson before his "This Is It" concert tour ... the same doctor who was ultimately convicted of killing the singer with a fatal dose of Propofol.

Katherine has now filed legal docs looking for a second chance to convince a jury AEG is to blame for MJ's death ... claiming she didn't get a fair shot the first time around.

Katherine lists a bunch of reasons for her claim in the docs ... including jury misconduct, new evidence, and general procedural errors.

A judge has yet to rule on Katherine's request ... but she's definitely facing an uphill battle.

Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2013/12/03/katherine-jackson-aeg-wrongful-death-lawsuit-new-trial-michael-conrad-murray/#ixzz2lwY1QAqk

Lady Gaga's Hitting That Desperation Ceiling With Her Vulva Again

Another day, another exposure of Lady Gaga's vulva in some kind of artsy fartsy way that's supposed to make you stick your index finger in the cleft of your chin while pretending to be all thoughtful and introspective. At least that's probably what she intended it to come over as -- everybody knows that you're not seriously considering the sociopolitical and esoteric meta ramifications of Gaga's naked body. You know, again.

This is Gaga's latest cover shoot for Candy magazine, which prides itself on its "art," "fashion," and "transgression," so yes -- Lady Gaga appears to be the perfect candidate for this type of publication. Who knows art, fashion, and/or transgression better than Lady Gaga herself?

Ha. That's what we thought, too.

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#RipPaulWalker: Paul Walker Crash Coroner Completes Autopsy

2:35 P.M. PT -- The coroner tells us the autopsies on both bodies are now complete ... but we're still waiting to find out the exact cause of death.  The findings could be announced later today.  Story developing ...

We may soon know the exact cause of Paul Walker's death ... TMZ has learned the coroner's office will begin the autopsy shortly.

Law enforcement sources tell us ... the autopsies on Walker and Roger Rodas will be completed today.  We're told the coroner also hopes to make positive ID on both bodies ... which was delayed because dental records were needed.

Walker and his racing partner Rodas were killed Saturday when the Porsche Carrera GT they were driving in crashed into a pole. Witnesses on the scene say it appeared both men burned to death when the car exploded in a fireball.

The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2013/12/03/paul-walker-roger-rodas-coroner-autopsy-cause-of-death-crash/#ixzz2lwTEXJwu

Kanye West Sounds Off on Brand Designers, Apologizes to Nike at Miami Concert

Kanye is  again sounding off on corporations such as Nike and Louis Vuitton, while finishing up his Yeezus tour in Miami. Toward the end of the show West teased the crowd, saying he wasn’t going to “talk that sh** again,” after the controversy around his recent rant in Nashville.  But all it took was the chant of encouragement from the audience before West succumbed and went on another tirade over his latest grievances.

West started by addressing the crowd as his “extended family,” showing his gratitude for their support, but soon began discussing his aspirations to be  a luxury brand designer. He said he has been discouraged by the fashion design industry because of his rapper status:
“You wanna know what they told me, and just in case yall don’t quite understand what I’m saying,” he said. “You know I like, I like clothes and sh**, I’m into it, it’s like a creative outlet for me. I’m into it. But you know what they told me? And I ain’t sayin’ it’s a Black or white thing. I ain’t sayin’ it’s a straight or gay thing, I ain’t sayin’ it’s a American or French thing. But you know what they told me? They said because I’m known for music, that no one would believe in me if I designed anything else. So the man that designed this m*** mountain, can’t design a T-shirt?! I was at Bal Harbor today and I looked at every one of them stores and this ain’t no disrespect to any of the brands I’m about to name because they brought us to where we at right now. But I’m not tryna make Phat Farm, I’m not tryna be Roca Wear. I’m tryna have a store right next to Valentino, right next to Yves St. Laurent.”
While West appeared tone confident that his design skills rival those of the top designers in the world,  not everyone agrees.
According to ComplexSneakers, West’s designs for the Air Yezzy  are a luxury mash-up of design elements that aren’t new to Nike.
This supported Nike’s CEO Mark Parker’s remark that he couldn’t see why people liked the sneakers and that they had no function for athletes, such as basketball players. Nike often focuses their creations around popular athletes who attract sales from their fan base.
Parker’s remarks led West to lash out against the corporation in an epic rant in Nashville last week. But he must have had a brief change of heart in Miami.
Right before closing out the concert with his new single “Bound 2,”  he apologized to Nike, acknowledging the opportunity he had  to design the sneakers.
West also mentioned a possible partnership with Louis Vuitton, saying that he wanted “in” on a deal or he threatened to have the masses boycott the brand.
At this point, it appears that Kanye has established a pattern of partnering with high profile brands and expecting his design skills to be taken seriously, and rightfully so.  But when he is given feedback that isn’t inline with his image of himself, he goes on a tantrum, similar to that of a two-year-old.
At this point it’s getting old. For some, West as a rapper, is genius. His work transcends popular music, so much so that die-hard fans would view any objection to his lyrical skills as “not getting it.”
But as a fashion designer, humbling himself as he steps into a field sound foreign to his expertise is necessary. A lesson that West has yet to learn.

Usher Drops 30lbs to Play Sugar Ray Leonard in ‘Hands of Stone’

Singer-songwriter  Usher Raymond is stepping into his role as Sugar Ray Leonard in the biopic, “Hands of Stone.” The movie is based on Roberto Duran, a boxing world champion in four weight divisions in a career that spanned five decades. Duran, whose nickname was “Hands of Stone,” rose from the slums of Panama to defeat an unbeaten Sugar Ray Leonard in 1980.

The film is currently being shot in Panama and will showcase the 30-pounds slimmer 35-year old R&B singer, who had to drop his weight from 180 pounds to Leonard’s typical fighting weight of 146 pounds. This will be his first leading role in a feature film.  Usher doesn’t appear to be intimidated by the pressure to represent Leonard in a role that can establish him as a serious actor.

 ”I’m up for the challenge, and I’m looking forward to it … I think my overall feeling is one of anticipation. It seems like this is a real passion project. It’s a film that everybody is so invested in, and I have the good fortune of having the character I’m playing still around,” he said in an interview prior to the start of production.

Usher also said that he believes he has an advantage in playing Leonard. “I think my dancing will make it easier for me to pick up his moves. I’ve been working on familiarizing myself with the ring, sparring and just understanding how to move.”

In the first photos released from the Panama film set, Usher looks like the legendary boxer.

Showing a high level of cinematic attention to detail, Usher even wore the same colored shorts – white and red – as Sugar Ray did in many of his fights.

The film, which is set to hit theaters in 2014, also stars the Academy Award-winning actor Robert De Niro, who plays Ray Arcel, the first trainer to be inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame and the man behind world boxing champ Roberto Duran’s skills.

Angela Bassett Reveals Little White Lie She Told to Land ‘Black Nativity’ Role

Angela Bassett is starring in the new holiday film “Black Nativity” and she recently dished on the small fib she told to land the role in the musical.
The cast of “Black Nativity” was selected not only for their acting skills, but also for their powerful vocals – or so the crew thought.
While Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige and Jacob Latimore have already proven their musical skills in their own careers, Angela Bassett and Forest Whitaker are entering new territory with this film. Even more surprising,  Angela may not have the vocal skills that the casting crew assumed she had.
“I told a little fib,” Bassett told reporter Jennifer H. Cunningham. “Yes, I can sing – you didn’t ask how well!”
Bassett has taken on musical roles before, but she never had to lend her own vocals to the part.
“I’ve never had to sing before – stage or screen,” she admitted. “I’ve always had to lip-sync.”
Bassett earned an Academy Award for her role as  singer Tina Turner in the 1993 film: “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” where she was lip-syncing for all the musical moments.
It hasn’t been confirmed whether Angela had to lip-sync for this role yet again or if she discovered she had some pretty good vocal skills herself. Either way, the veteran actress decided she simply had to snag the role and it’s easy to see why.
Bassett grew up in Harlem, which is where the story takes place.
During her interview, she dished on all the childhood memories that Harlem sparked for her during filming.
“You’d find the house parties where the ladies sold cooked food,” she said. “You had to find the right brownstone to go to, to get a home-cooked meal for, like, four bucks. You’d eat good.”
While she may be shopping in luxury boutiques these days, she enjoyed remembering a time where she would casually stroll up and down the street in search of incense and oils.
“Going up and down 125th Street you’d get your Egyptian musk, your incense or oil,” she said.
Remembering her past in Harlem, however, also made her appreciative of the city’s future and major progress.
“It went into a decline and there was a lot of wasted potential during the drug period,” she said. “But now there’s this resurgence. People discovering the beauty of the area. It’s on the up and up. It’s a destination now.”
As for her co-star Forest Whitaker, he had to prove his vocal skills on the morning talk show, “Live! with Kelly and Michael.”
Whitaker revealed that although he had studied opera at the University of Southern California, he never had to tap into those skills for any movie roles.
He made it clear, however, that he certainly had the talent to take on a lead role in the musical film.
When he belted out a few notes on the talk show, Michael Strahan couldn’t help but toss his hands in the air and start dancing around.
Unfortunately, A-list celebrities and powerhouse vocalists might not be enough to rescue this film at the box office.
Despite its release during the holiday season,  usually an easy boost for ticket sales, the movie is under-performing and critics aren’t impressed with it either.
“Black Nativity” earned only two out of five stars from the New York Daily News and 3.7 out of 10 stars from IMDb.

@4everbrandy : People come for Brandy for posting 'negative' pics of Africa

Quite a number of people from different parts of Africa blasted US singer Brandy for posting pics on her instagram page that they felt 'portrayed Africa in a bad light'. Brandy, who was in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire a few days ago to perform, posted the photo above and called it 'Beauty'. She posted another pic of three young boys in tattered clothing and called it 'depth'. 

Africans didn't see the 'beauty' or 'depth' in the photos. More responses after the cut...

Brandy will be in Abuja, Nigeria this weekend to perform, hopefully she will find something better to post of our beautiful country. :-)