MELANIE BROWN TO APPEAR ON “DANCING WITH THE STARS” // SCREENGRAB FROM ABC

NEW DANCING WITH THE “STARS” ON THE HORIZON! » Melanie “Scary Spice” Brown has been announced as one of the twelve celebrity contestants who will participate in the fifth season of ABC’s popular “Dancing with the Stars” show. The pop star will be joined on the show by British actress Jane Seymour, singer Marie Osmond, Las Vegas performer Wayne Newton, boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and model Josie Maran, among others. She will be paired on the show with ballroom dance champion Maksim Chmerkovskiy, who is returning for his fourth season. The show is scheduled to premiere on Sept 25. Check your local listings for more details. Peep the entire list of “stars” below. Honestly I can only pick out two people that I know, and that’s Floyd and Melanie!

01. Jennie Garth
02. Marie Osmond
03. Albert Reed
04. Scary Spice
05. Helio Castronetes
06. Jane Seymour
07. Jose Maran
08. Sabrina Bryan
09. Mark Cuban
10. Cameron Mathison
11. Floyd Maywather
12. Wayne Newton

Don’t know who these people are? Reader, meet GOOGLE. Google, meet reader! Google’s your best friend =)

TONI BRAXTON AT THE 2007 NBA ALL-STAR GAME // PHOTO BY ETHAN MILLER FOR GETTY IMAGES

TONI BRAXTON DOES NOT HAVE BREAST CANCER! » In complete contrast to what we posted Monday, Toni Braxton is denying the reports that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. In an August 28 statement to Access Hollywood, the 39-year-old R&B singer said:

“There has been a rumor circulating that I have been diagnosed with breast cancer. After feeling something uncomfortable in my left breast, I went in for a screening. I was very fortunate that they did not find anything and I am in great health. However, I encourage women to take their annual tests and suggested precautions to prevent this disease that continues to affect so many women.”

Well, that’s good news! CONTINUE READING

JENNIFER LOPEZ ON THE SET OF HER NEW VIDEO // PHOTOS BY KEVIN MAZUR FOR WIREIMAGE

Jennifer Lopez was recently photographed on the set of her new video for “Do It Well,” which is the first single her fifth studio album, Brave. They’re shooting the video in LA and it is directed by famous photographer/director David LaChapelle. Should be a pretty hot video! Check out a few flicks from the set after the cut! CONTINUE READING

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Sisters and business partners Vanessa and Angela Simmons can be seen here in a new ad for their “Pastry” line of female sneakers. Vanessa is wearing “The White Chocolate” and Angela is wearing “Peanut Butta” in the ad, and the shoe on the bottom is called “Chocolate Chip.” All of these, and more coming soon, are currently available at UNDERGROUND STATION, UP AGAINST THE WALL, and DTLR!

PHOTOS BY ED ISABELLA // SPLASH NEWS

Brad Pitt and Zahara were photographed spending some quality father-daughter time via a horse and carriage ride in NYC’s Central Park. Little Zahara Jolie-Pitt can be seen enjoying an ice cream cone. Aww!! CONTINUE READING

KID SISTER is a Club rapper originally from Markham, Illinois but currently resides in North Side, Chicago. Inspired by eighties joints and a more contemporary sound she makes Club music with her DJ/brother J2K, of Flosstradamus, how cool is that? Together they are completely unstoppable and taking the Chicago music scene by storm rocking at parties and causing an all around dance floor mayhem.

Kid Sister » “Control” » LISTEN » (Full)

VIRGIN Chris Brown covers the October 2007 Edition of Vibe. In the issue the R&B heartthrob runs down his “rumored” relationship with Pop princess Ciara, those vague images of him that circulated on the net a few months ago, and the matureness of his latest album, Exclusive. Here is some of what MTV had to say:

Chris Brown, who’s about to drop his sophomore album Exclusive, let Vibe magazine in on a few other exclusives — about his love life. The magazine’s new cover boy reveals that he’s “girl crazy — very girl crazy,” but there are limits. For instance, the nude photos that turned up on the Internet in March were not actually him. “First of all, I don’t take [naked] pictures of myself,” Brown told the mag. “If I’m gonna show somebody that, I’d rather show the person that’s gonna be in the room with me at that time.” So who might be that person be? Not Ciara, that’s for sure. When asked about her, his face “curls up as if he’d just noticed a foul odor,” Vibe observed. “I don’t want Ciara,” Brown said. “I don’t want any industry girl.” He’d prefer a “regular girl” — that is, provided she’s also “a model.” No wonder he hasn’t had more than two girlfriends (the last when he was 14), or been on a proper date in more than three years. “I’ve had girlfriends, but it’s different,” he said. “Not jump-offs! Like, you don’t be like, ‘That’s my girl,’ but you know when you hang with her, it’s like … friends with benefits. If I’m singling out one girl, think about all the other girls who are falling in love with me in that club. What they gon’ think? So it’s like, I have a relationship with every girl. It’s like every girl is my girlfriend.” The magazine hits newsstands on September 11, while Exclusive is out October 30. … [ SOURCE ]

I will add, on that picture comment, the people who take naked pictures of themselves (in front of the mirror at that) are narcissistic people. Please correct me if I’m wrong . . .

The sexy R&B singer covers this month’s issue of SISTER 2 SISTER, make sure you get it! In other news, Award-winning R&B singer-songwriter Keyshia Cole will be joined by Ft. Wayne, Indiana’s Voices of Unity Youth Chior in singing the National Anthem to kick off the 2007 NFL season. Don’t miss it Thursday, September 6th on NBC. And please remember Just Like You drops September 25th!

ALICIA KEYS – “NO ONE”

“No One” is the lead single taken from Alicia Keys’ third studio album, As I Am. A snippet of the song was heard HERE perviously. But in a recent newsletter Keys invited her fans to call her on the telephone number provided and let her know what they thought of the song. The song is expected to receive its radio premiere in early Fall ahead of it’s original release – but here it is exclusively on Think2wice – BAM!!!

PHOTO BY MARTIN SCHOELLER FOR CORBIS OUTLINE // PUBLISHED IN GQ MAGAZINE (2006)

MICHAEL VICK IS TRYING HIS DAMNDEST TO GET A SHORT JAIL SENTENCE » Atlanta Falcons star quarterback Michael Vick pleaded guilty and publicly apologised yesterday for his role in a dogfighting case that will land him in jail and already has prompted his suspension from the team. Vick said “guilty” when asked by US District Judge Henry Hudson how he would plead to the charge of conspiracy in connection with an illegal, interstate dogfighting enterprise. Speaking briefly later to reporters, Mike said:

“I want to apologise for all the things I’ve done and all the things I’ve allowed to happen. Dogfighting is a terrible thing and I do reject it,” added Vick, 27. “I will redeem myself. I have to.”

Judge Hudson said he would sentence Vick on December 10 of this year. Vick faces a maximum of five years in prison but under terms of the plea deal, prosecutors have requested a 12 to 18 month sentence. Hudson told Vick that he was not bound by the deal. “I place a lot of importance on the government recommendation but I want it understood that I am not bound by that part of the plea agreement,” Hudson said in court. “The decision is mine in regard to sentencing. If I decide you deserve five years, you’ll get five years and you can’t appeal that. Do you understand that?” he asked. “Yes, Sir,” Vick responded.

Vick, who has been suspended without pay indefinitely by the NFL, left the courthouse to boos and cheers from dozens of demonstrators standing across the street. Some were carrying signs with pictures of a battered pit bull while others had placards supporting Vick.

DMX FACES CHARGES OF ANIMAL CRUELTY // DEAD DOGS FOUND IN HOME

APPARENTLY CELEBRITIES AND DOGS … DO NOT MIX! » Further details have emerged in the DMX case as authorities who raided the rapper’s Arizona home last week have also found three dog carcasses and suspected illegal narcotics. Sheriff Joe Arpaio told The Arizona Republic that the illegal narcotics were found inside a locked master bedroom and preliminary tests indicate that it’s either cocaine or methamphetamine. The three dog carcasses were unearthed from the backyard; two were in bags and another appeared to have been burned. DMX’s attorney, Murray Richman, claims he had no knowledge of any narcotics at his client’s home and continued on to say that the dogs were looked after by a caretaker and various people who had been staying at the home.

“Why doesn’t the sheriff call me?” Richman said. “I spoke to him yesterday – and rather than make these allegations in the press, why doesn’t he call me?” Richman claims that DMX has not been at the house for two months but Sheriff Arpaio says neighbors placed the rapper at the home in the past two weeks. DMX has neither been charged nor arrested, but he could be facing misdemeanor charges for animal cruelty. “No one is going to get any passes regardless of occupation,” said Arpaio. This year is NOT shaping up to be a good one for dogs! CONTINUE READING

I know ya’ll already heard the “Wall 2 Wall” remix featuring rapper Jadakiss. This is the remix video premiere. Ahh . . . yeah, the song still sucks Chris.