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Friday, April 26, 2024

Judge Reprimands Wendy Williams Guardian for Withholding Financial Records in Alimony Fight


Last week daytime talk show host Wendy Williams' ex husband Kevin Hunter arrived in New Jersey Superior Court for the first hearing his alimony battle after being cut off two years ago without explanation [click here if you missed that]. 

In court the judge admonished Wendy's financial legal guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, for flat out refusing to turn over Wendy's financial records...

Amanda Seales Opens Up About Black Emmy Party Ban and Clash with Issa Rae


Five years ago Amanda Seales was barred at the door from the Black Emmy's party after a clash with Issa Rae's publicist [click here if you missed that].

Amanda goes in depth about what happened...

Gayle King Denies King Charles Cancellation


Last week it was reported that Gayle King and Charles Barkley's CNN show "King Charles," had been canceled due to low ratings [click here if you missed that].

Gayle, who recently went viral for telling South Carolina Gamecocks' coach, Dawn Staley, to her face that "we" were all rooting for Iowa and Caitlyn Clark after the Gamecocks went undefeated and won their third national championship [click here if you missed that], denies recent reports...

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

R.I.P. Terry Carter


When I was a child and a celebrity died, my paternal grandmother would always mention in passing, without fail, that celebrities died in threes and a macabre clock would start ticking in the back of my mind as she starting paying closer attention to daily news reports for confirmation.

Almost always, after a few days or so, two more celebrities would pass and she would look at me and say, "See, I told you," but not in a self-satisfied smug way. More in a I know what I'm talking about so you better be listening to me way. 

Unfortunately we have our third this week.

Following the deaths of Christian singer Mandisa and actress Barbara O. Jones, actor Terry Carter has passed away age 95...

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Britney Griner Sits for First Post Prison Interview


Two years ago WNBA player Britney Griner was sent back to the United States in a prisoner swap, after spending 4 months in a Russian penal colony following her conviction for smuggling a vape pen into the communist country, where she supplemented her income as a professional basketball player [click here if you missed that].

In her first sit-down since being released, Britney shares her harrowing tale with Good Morning America's Robin Roberts...

Amy & T.J. Have Different Ideas About Marriage


Two years ago married Good Morning America 3rd hour co-hosts T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach lost everything after their secret workplace affair was discovered, including their careers and respective marriages [click here and here if you missed that]. 

While it sounds like T..J. is ready to get legally married again, Amy not so much...

Monday, April 22, 2024

Wendy Williams' Ex Demands Cut from Lifetime Documentary


On Friday former daytime talk show host Wendy Williams' ex husband Kevin Hunter arrived in court for the day of battle in his alimony fight [click here if you missed that].

Kevin, who represented himself in court [click here if you missed that], argued that Wendy's court appointed legal guardian was draining Wendy's bank accounts, accused her of being under a RICO indictment for depleting another client's bank accounts, and was refusing turn over the bank statements so he can be paid his percentage from the "Where is Wendy Williams" Lifetime documentary contract...

Sunday, April 21, 2024

Tabitha Brown Guest Stars on The Upshaws


Who remembers that time three years ago when daytime talk show host Wendy Williams, who admitted she'd never heard of aspiring actress and social media influencer Tabitha Brown, did a scathing Hot Topics segment on "The Wendy Williams Show" berating Tabitha for retiring her husband, a 15-year-veteran officer with the Los Angeles Police Department, when she secured a spice mix distribution deal with spice giant McCormick, after her vegan cookbook and self-help book sales took off [click here if you missed that]?

Remember how hard Tab prayed for Wendy?

The next time you get hated on by someone who doesn't know your story, just pray for them and kept your eyes on your own prize...

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Wendy Williams Ex Husband Represented Himself in Court

Yesterday former daytime talk show host Wendy Williams' ex husband, Kelvin Hunter, arrived for the first of court in his alimony battle [click here if you missed that]. 

In a rambling live stream posted after recess, Kelvin admitted he argued the case pro se...

Friday, April 19, 2024

Wendy Willams' Ex Husband Arrives for Court

Former daytime talk show host Wendy Williams' ex husband, Kelvin Hunter, has been fighting Wendy for back alimony ever since he was unceremoniously cut off by Wendy's court appointed financial guardian, after Wendy abandoned her talk show in the wake of divorcing Kelvin for having a baby with his long-time side piece, Sharina Hudson [click here if you missed that]. 

Today Kelvin showed up for court ready to fight...

Anthony Anderson Awarded Cemetery Plot in Divorce Settlement

Last year actor Anthony Anderson's divorce from his college sweetheart, Alvina Anderson, was all but final except for one sticking point, a family plot in the Inglewood Park Cemetery [click here if you missed that]. 

Now, instead of selling the plot and splitting the proceeds, the plot has been awarded to Anthony. 

Divorce is always sad and ugly but at least now, when the time comes, there won't be any burial disputes like the long drawn out James Brown and Sherman Helmsley debacles [click here and here if you missed that]...

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

TJ Holmes Anxious Over Amy Robach Solo Trip


Two years ago Good Morning America third hour co-hosts T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach lost their television careers after getting caught having a workplace affair behind their spouses' backs [click here if you missed that]. 

In a surprise turn of events, that no one saw coming, T.J. admits he doesn't like to let Amy out of his sight...

Wendy Williams Guardian Demands Ex Husband Return Cash


Former daytime talk show host Wendy Williams' ex husband, Kevin Hunter, is currently suing Wendy for two years back alimony, after he was abruptly cut off when Wendy resumed drinking and abandoned her talk show in the wake of their divorce [click here if you missed that]. 

Now Wendy's court appointed financial guardian is demanding Kevin return $112,000.00 in alimony payments he was mistakenly overpaid...

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Black Family Centered Soap Opera Coming to CBS


The NAACP partners with CBS for a new Black family centered daytime soap opera called "The Gates..."

Tyler Perry Extends Content Deal with BET


Five years ago filmmaker Tyler Perry signed a ground breaking deal to create exclusive content for BET, that included a major stake in their proposed online streaming platform BET+ [click here if you missed that]. 

Perry just extended his deal with BET for four more years, in a non-exclusive contract that includes the renewal of all his current shows on both the network and burgeoning BET+ streaming app...

Tamron Hall Show Renewed


Seven years ago Tamron Hall's talk show got off to a rough start after her original producer, Harvey Weinstein, went to jail right after Tamron signed her development deal with "Harvey Weinstein and Weinstein Television," after she walked away from NBC when they took her morning show time slot and gave it to former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly [click here if you missed that]."

Look at Tam now, renewed for season six...

Monday, April 15, 2024

Tisha Campbell Shares Fascinating Martin Set Trivia


Over the weekend, "Martin," star Tisha "Gina Waters" Campbell visited the sound stage where the 90s comedy was shot, and shared a sweet memory about the first time she visited that soundstage with her then boyfriend, rocker Lenny Kravitz...
 

Saturday, April 13, 2024

LisaRaye Visits Russell Simmons in Bali


Last month Def Jam co-founder, Russell Simmons, shared pictures from pop star Usher's visit to his private wellness resort in Bali [click here if you missed that].

This month actress LisaRaye makes the pilgrimage to Uncle Russ' Bali retreat...

Friday, April 12, 2024

S.W.A.T. Returns to TV


Last year actor Shemar Moore went off on CBS for abruptly canceling his hit TV series, "S.W.A.T.," and vowed to get a final season by any means necessary [click here if you missed that]. 

True to his word Shemar kept his head down and put in the work, getting "S.W.A.T." back on the air...

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Stephen A. Smith Shuts Down Molly Qerim Rumors


Back in 2021 retired NBA player and sports analyst, Jalen Rose, divorced ESPN First Take co-host, Molly Qerim, ending their three year marriage and sparking widespread rumors of infidelity [click here if you missed that]. 

Molly's First Take co-host Stephen A. Smith addresses the rumors once and for all...