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October 25, 2012The pop star’s interview will air Nov. 25, and was taped the same day his YouTube channel passed 3 billion views. Justin Bieber will join Oprah Winfrey for an in-depth interview — and a look behind the scenes. The pop star will be the latest musician to join Winfrey on her OWN show Oprah’s Next Chapter,” following recent interviews with Rihanna and Fergie. The episode will air Nov. 25, and will head backstage at a Bieber Believe tour date as well as include a sit-down interview. “Me and the Bieber just finished our interview,” Winfrey wrote on Facebook on Wednesday, sharing a picture of herself with the teen singer. “Good stuff!” Bieber is in the midst of a busy year — his “Believe” world tour, in support of his chart-topping album of the same name, extends through April. He’ll have to find time to celebrate, though: his YouTube channel passed 3 billion views on Wednesday. Bieber’s the first musician to hit the mark, with Rihanna and Lady Gaga trailing in the 2 billion range. Bieber didn’t break the record all by himself — he had a hand from Nicki Minaj, whose appearance in the “Beauty and a Beat” video helped it score 43 million views in its first week. 7:23 PM PDT 10/24/2012 by David Greenwald, Billboard http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/justin-bieber-oprahs-next-chapter-382940
Posted in Fitness | 1 Comment“EDDIE MURPHY: ONE NIGHT ONLY” – Airs November 14
October 25, 2012SPIKE TV, in conjunction with Don Mischer Productions, will celebrate the career of Eddie Murphy with the first-ever televised tribute to the comedic icon. The event will pay homage to Murphy’s journey from a 15-year-old aspiring comedian, to the record-breaking “Raw,” which remains the highest grossing stand-up film of all time, to his indelible characters and impressions from “Saturday Night Live” including Buckwheat, Gumby, Mr. Robinson and James Brown. The celebrity lineup features many of Murphy’s peers and co-stars including: Chris Rock, Samuel L. Jackson, Tracy Morgan, Arsenio Hall, Brett Ratner, Charlie Murphy, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and Martin Lawrence. “Eddie Murphy: One Night Only” tapes at the Saban Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday, November 3. “Eddie Murphy: One Night Only” airs on Wednesday, November 14 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Posted in Highlight | Leave a commentChris Brown Celebrates Official Qubeey Channel
October 25, 2012Qubeey rolled out the blue carpet to celebrate the launch of Chris Brown’s Official Qubeey Channel, and the debut of Qubeey 2.0 program update Saturday, October 20. Hosted by superstar Chris Brown, the event celebrated Chris’s partnership with the revolutionary browser free communications platform. With the much anticipated hype surrounding his Qubeey channel launch, Chris Brown did not disappoint. Throughout the evening Chris updated his fans by tweeting messages as “#Qubeey thnx for the support,” during the event. Brown was also hanging out with everyone from fans, invitees, Qubeey executives and the winners of Qubeeys Chris Brown contest, Freddie Gladney and Desiree Reed. Celebrities in attendance included Rihanna, who came out to support her friends’ new venture, as well as Rappers Xzibit, Too Short, Shar Jackson, Brandon T. Jackson, Wesley Jonathan Evan Ross, Annie Llonzen, L.A. Lakers forward Devin Ebanks and NBA player Rasual Butler. The event’s main sponsors included Papa Johns, Roadstarr, Padrino Tequila, Earloomz, G Block, Blink H2O Water, Saha Concierge. Additionally guests enjoyed sweet signature cocktails by Hula Girl, and beverages from Activate Water, Red Bull and Hubert’s Lemonade. “Chris Brown Official Qubeey Channel Launch” event was definitely a successful way to showcase the evolution of Chris Brown’s ever growing social media presence.
Posted in Photos | Leave a commentKirk Franklin
October 21, 2012“Stay focused on your goals and stay true to whatever you believe in. Allow obstacles to motivate you and make you stronger.” “Note to every dreamer: embrace the things that did not work. Every failure has a diamond in it. You can only do an autopsy on a dead body…Study what went wrong with your dream..don’t make excuses.. So when the next door opens, you won’t run…you’ll walk. Cause THIS time…It’s business.” http://www.facebook.com/KirkFranklin Kirk Franklin, Gospel Performer/Producer/Composer
Posted in Celebrity Success Tips | Leave a commentSEASON FOUR PREMIERE OF TV ONE’S WASHINGTON WATCH UP 35%
October 12, 2012SEASON FOUR PREMIERE OF TV ONE’S WASHINGTON WATCH UP 35%, MIRRORS CABLE NEWS VIEWING TREND AMONG BLACK VIEWERS TV One announced that the season four premiere of Washington Watch, its Sunday morning news program hosted by popular news analyst and columnist Roland Martin, was up a sizable 35 percent* in HH. This marked the strongest season premiere for the weekly Sunday news and public affairs program since it launched on TV One in September 2009. This news comes on the heels of data recently released by Pew Research Center that shows a significantly greater number of Black Americans get their news from cable television than Whites or Hispanics. The Pew Research Center findings also noted that some sixty-nine percent of Black viewers received their news from television compared to 56 percent of Whites and 43 percent of Hispanics. Additionally, fifty percent of Black viewers said they watched cable news channels while the percentage was only 34 for Whites and 27 for Hispanics. The September premiere for Washington Watch garnered a 0.25 HH rating and 142K homes. Last season the show’s premiere episode accounted for a 0.19 HH rating and 105k homes. Overall, Washington Watch, now in its fourth season, is averaging a 0.24 HH rating and delivering 137K homes, pacing 27% ahead of the previous season’s average (0.19 HH / 108K homes). Washington Watch Overall Audience Growth Pacing 27% Ahead of Last Season Remarked TV One President and CEO Wonya Lucas, “Washington Watch has allowed TV One to keep our loyal and expanding viewership informed and up-to-date about key issues and current affairs on a regularly basis.” She added, “Roland Martin deserves much of the credit for the leap in viewership and we’re pleased to have become such an important touchstone for Black audiences during this important Presidential election …
Posted in Highlight | Leave a commentEmmy Winners and Nominees 2012: The Complete List
October 7, 2012“Modern Family,” Louis C.K., Claire Danes and “Game Change” were among the honorees at the 64th annual Primetime Emmy Awards. The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards aired live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 23. The show was hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. American Horror Story, submitted as a miniseries, tied Mad Men with the most nominations this year: 17. Eric Stonestreet took home the night’s first honor for his role in Modern Family. The ABC sitcom swept in the comedy category with wins for Julie Bowen (Supporting Actress) and director Steve Levitan, as well as the night’s final honor of Best Comedy Series. Homeland swept the drama category, with nods for Claire Danes, Damian Lewis and writers Alex Gansa, Howard Gordon and Gideon Raff. The show also won in the Best Drama Series category, marking the first-ever best series win for Showtime. Other notable nods included Game Change, Jon Cryer, Louis C.K. and The Daily Show With Jon Stewart, which took home its 10th consecutive statue. Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Ed O’Neill, Modern Family Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Modern Family Ty Burrell, Modern Family Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family Max Greenfield, New Girl Bill Hader, Saturday Night Live Writing For A Comedy Series: Community, Remedial Chaos Theory Girls, Pilot Louie, Pregnant Parks and Recreation, The Debate Parks and Recreation, Win, Lose, or Draw PHOTOS: Emmys 2012: Red Carpet Arrivals [10] Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series Mayim Bialik, The Big Bang Theory Kathryn Joosten, Desperate Housewives Julie Bowen, Modern Family Sofia Vergara, Modern Family Merritt Wever, Nurse Jackie Kristen Wiig, Saturday Night Live Guest Actress In A Comedy Series Dot-Marie Jones, Glee Maya Rudolph, Saturday Night Live Melissa McCarthy, Saturday Night Live Elizabeth Banks, 30 Rock Margaret Cho, 30 Rock Kathy Bates, Two and a Half Men …
Posted in 57th NAACP Image Awards | Leave a commentTHE SKIN YOU’RE IN – MOISTURIZE YOUR WAY TO SUPPLE SKIN
October 7, 2012By Kristin Jenkins Beauty may indeed be only “skin deep,” but when it comes to skin sense, it’s essential that we protect our skin. Some skin care experts point out that moisturizing is an important part of every skin care regimen, no matter what your skin type may be. Dr. Gloria Campbell-D’Hue, founder of the Atlanta Center of Dermatology and Medispa in Atlanta advises us to moisturize the skin often. “You should always put a moisturizer on, even if you have oily skin,” notes D’Hue. “If you have oily skin, you can choose a moisturizer that doesn’t have heavy oils in it.” Dr. D’Hue also recommends using a sun screen all year round to help prevent skin damage which may be caused by overexposure to the sun’s rays. Remember, the skin is delicate and should therefore be protected with a sunscreen formula of level 15 or higher sun protection factor (SPF). For smooth, soft, and glowing skin, wash your face twice a day. I personally recommend Mary Kay products because they are made for different skin types and work well for me. Washing makeup off before going to bed is essential to keeping your skin healthy. It also keeps your pores unclogged. “You should use a mask or use microdermabrasion at least twice a week and moisturize morning and night to keep you skin in top shape,” said Mary Kay Senior Sales Director Martica Jenkins. Remember that drinking lots of water benefits all bodily functions and is essential to staying healthy and having beautiful skin. Drink at least eight glasses a day. Putting into practice a sensible and effective skincare regimen rewards you with a beautiful, healthier looking complexion all year round. Remember, give your skin the royal treatment. ___________________________________________________________________________________ How to Keep Your Skin Looking Younger and More …
Posted in Fitness | Leave a commentOprah Winfrey’s OWN Inks Multi-Year Deal With Tyler Perry
October 1, 2012Oprah Winfrey is partnering with multihyphenate Tyler Perry. The Oprah Winfrey Network said Monday that it has inked an exclusive multiyear deal with Perry for new television series and projects. The pact brings two scripted series to OWN, the first for the network, to launch in mid-2013. Perry will executive produce, write and direct both shows. The news comes as OWN closed the third quarter with double-digit ratings gains year-over-year in the women 25-54 demographic and posted triple-digit increases for the month of September. “I have been looking forward to the day when we would be in the position to enter the world of scripted television. That day has come,” said Winfrey, CEO of OWN. “We are all energized by the opportunity to collaborate with Tyler, who has a proven track record for producing highly successful cable series. He has an incredible ability to illuminate life stories and characters in his unique voice and inspires and encourages people all over the world.” Said Perry: “It’s a dream realized to partner with Oprah and bring scripted programming to OWN. She has accomplished so much with the network, and I’m excited to work with her to be a part of its continued growth.” For Perry, the move to OWN is a big one as his previous television projects were at Turner’s TBS, where the network launched the comedies Tyler Perry’s House of Payne, Meet the Browns and For Better or Worse. The deal also is an effort by OWN to actively target the African-American viewing audience. OWN, which debuted Jan. 1, 2011, is a joint venture between Harpo and Discovery Communications. It is available in roughly 85 million homes. 9:20 AM PDT 10/1/2012 by Philiana Ng Source http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oprah-winfrey-own-tyler-perry-375328
Posted in Movie News | Leave a commentLil Wayne Breaks Elvis’ Billboard Hot 100 Record
September 28, 2012The rapper notches his 109th single on the chart with a feature on Game’s new hit, “Celebration.” The King has been overthrown. Big news for Lil Wayne fans: Weezy F. Baby has officially surpassed Elvis Presley with the most hit singles on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. The milestone comes via Game’s appropriately titled release, “Celebration,”on which Wayne features. The track marks Weezy’s 109th entry on the chart, beating the 108 posted by the late Presley between 1958 and 2003. And though the Glee cast has recorded a whopping 204 entries on the Hot 100 since 2009, Tunechi holds the artist title – due in large part to his many, many collaborations with other artists. Of his 109 hit singles, only 42 (39 percent) of them are solo records. The remaining 67 (61 percent) are other artists’ songs – including Jay Sean, Destiny’s Child, Birdman and his Cash Money family, among others. Wayne made his Hot 100 debut on July 10, 1999, but first hit No. 1 with 2008’s “Lollipop.” (His only other top ranking single is 2009’s “Down,” on which he assisted Sean.) It’s worth noting that Presley is billed as the lead artist on all 108 of his hits, dating back only to the 1958 launch of the chart. “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Don’t Be Cruel” and “Hound Dog” all pre-date the Billboard Hot 100. His closest competition in the lead artist category? James Brown (91), Aretha Franklin (73) and Ray Charles (72). Email: Sophie.Schillaci@thr.com; Twitter: @SophieSchillaci Source URL: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/earshot/lil-wayne-elvis-billboard-record-374799
Posted in Fitness | Leave a commentVanessa Williams on Success
September 27, 2012“Success usually amplifies who you are already. If you are a difficult child or have an attitude all the time, then when you become renowned you are more prone to have an attitude. If you’re down-to-earth, fame and money really won’t make a difference.” “My parents told me that as African-Americans you have to do better than others just to be considered equal. My mother told me that years ago, and I don’t know if times will ever change where everyone will be considered equal or be accepted on an equal basis. As a society and as a people in this society, we unfortunately have to be superstars or truly excel in a particular field in order to be considered worthy or equal.” Vanessa Williams – Actress, Singer https://twitter.com/VWOfficial
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