Archives for: January 2012
BOW WOW OWES TAXES

According to TMZ, Bow Wow owes the IRS back taxes from 2006, 2008, 2010. In 2006, he owed $91,106.61. With all three years added, he owes $126, 086. 14. He joins the extremely long list of celebrities that owe taxes, which includes Chris Tucker, R. Kelly and Wesley Snipes.
These celebrities need to do a better job of watching their money. How is it all of them seem to miss paying their taxes?
NEYO VICE PRESIDENT

I didn’t see this one coming. Neyo will be the new senior vice president of A&R for Motown Records. He will release his 5th album this summer on Motown but, for now, he looks forward to integrating today’s music.
Congrats to Neyo! I love to hear artists (people in general) getting smart about their career and working hard.
DEMI HOSPITALIZED

This week, Demi Moore was hospitalized after a 911 call from her home. She’s now participating in a rehab program. Various reports suggest that the actress is struggling with substance abuse. She kicked alcohol and drug problems several years ago. While Demi was hospitalized, soon-to-be ex-husband, Ashton Kutcher, was in another country partying.
I hope that Demi gets well. In one of her last interviews, she said that she fears being “unlovable.” If she feels this way, I hope that she gets counseling so that she can move forward with the rest of her life.
SEAL AND HEIDI ON THE OUTS?

According to TMZ.com, Seal and his model wife Heidi Klum are headed for divorce. The two married in 2005 and have 4 kids (one from her previous relationship). They renew their vows every year but this year they seem to be having some problems. Conflicting reports from different sources are saying that although the couple has been arguing more lately, they don't have any plans to divorce.
I'd hate to think that someone jumped the gun. People argue all the time. It doesn't mean they are calling it quits, at least not immediately anyway. Whatever they decide, I hope it all works out for them.
KENNY G DIVORCE

According to various sources, Kenny G's wife has filed for legal separation from the saxophonist after 20 years of marriage. The couple have two sons. They have already obtained lawyers. Kenny has sold over 75 million albums.
What can I say? Another marriage bites the dust.
AT LAST SINGER DIES

Etta James succumbed to leukemia this week. According to various reports, she also suffered from dementia and Hepatitis C. The singer had been keeping a low profile lately. She reemerged when Beyonce sung her signature song for the Obama's first dance after the President's inauguration. She wasn't too happy about the star singing her song during the event.
RIP Etta James.
BRADY PUNISHES TEBOW

Any diehard football fan should have seen this coming. Tom Brady’s New England Patriots pummeled Tim Tebow’s Denver Broncos last night. With a score of 10-45, the game ended with whipped Tebow jogging off to the locker room.
I think this will teach some people about falling for an interesting media story. Don’t get me wrong; Tebow is a good ball player and, one day fairly soon, he will make it to the Superbowl but all this hype surrounding him was unnecessary and misleading. Football fans should know that there is no way a two-time Superbowl MVP like Brady was going to let Tim “two years in the league” Tebow come on his field and whip him. Brady hates to lose. So, that’s just a no brainer. Anyway, I look forward to seeing who makes it to the Bowl. Better luck next time, Tebow.
ENGAGEMENT MANIA
Is it me or is there an engagement explosion? Here is a list of people engaged to be married:
John Legend
Aretha Franklin
Justin Timberlake
Brittany Spears
LeBron James
Drew Barrymoore
Audra McDonald
Michael Jordan
Steven Tyler
Wynonna Judd
Matthew McConaughey
I’m sure this list isn’t comprehensive. It just seems like every day somebody else gets engaged. I wonder who will be next.
THE GOLDDIGGER’S CLUB IS HERE

The long awaited book about three women and their relentless pursuit of money is here. The Golddigger’s Club was released Tuesday, January 3rd. Yesterday, I had a book release party at The Zodiac Grill in Jacksonville, Florida. It was well attended with great food.
The book is available at Walmart, Target.com and Amazon.com. Click here to read a review on the book.
BEY AND JAY’S NEW BABY GIRL

In case you haven’t heard, Beyonce had baby girl, Blue Ivy Carter, on Saturday. Bey delivered through a cesarean. Bey and Jay-Z paid the hospital $1.3 million dollars to have a floor to themselves.
Congrats to Bey and Jay!