News, pictures and videos from November 7, 2008

Janet Jackson Cancels “Rock Witchu” Tour!

Friday, November 7th 2008

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The Associated Press is reporting that Janet Jackson has cancelled the remaining dates of her “Rock Witchu” tour. This news comes just short of a month after the singer restarted the tour.

The 42-year-old singer is not choreographing any makeup dates for the seven “Rock Witchu” tour performances that were initially postponed because of her illness “due to conflicts in the singer’s schedule,” said a statement released by tour organizer Live Nation on Tuesday.

The canceled stops, originally scheduled Sept. 29 to Oct. 13, include: Montreal; Boston; Philadelphia; Greensboro, N.C.; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Uncasville, Conn.; and Syracuse, N.Y.

Jackson’s publicist previously said she had been suffering from migraine-associated vertigo, which led to her canceling the string of shows. She was being treated for the illness, which is characterized by dizziness, imbalance and other symptoms.

If you were one of those poor fans who just “lived in the wrong city at the wrong time” and missed out on the tour, click here to read Terrell’s review!

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Mos Def is a Wanted Man!

Friday, November 7th 2008

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The word on the sidewalk is that rapper/actor Mos Def (pictured above as “Chuck Berry” in Cadillac Records) is wanted by Las Vegas police! The rapper, whose real name is Dante Terrell, has been accused of ripping a camera from the neck of photographer Volker Correll, and has been charged with robbery and destruction of property. Police say they expect Mos Def to turn himself in. The photographer says he was cut on his left hand during the alleged scuffle and court reports show that repairs to his camera add up to $178.

OMG wow, a little cut and $170…

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Beyonce Volunteers her Voice for Obama’s Inauguration

Friday, November 7th 2008

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When President-Elect Obama is sworn into office on Tuesday, January 20th 2009, you might be hearing a song from R&B singer Beyonce. The “If I Were A Boy” singer has personally offered to sing at the historical event:

“I’m there. I can’t wait. I feel like all of us, we’re ready to do whatever we have to do. Whatever they want — if they need me to volunteer, they need me to sing, I’m there, and I’m ready,” a giddy Beyonce said in an interview the day after Barack Obama made history in becoming the nation’s first elected black president. The singer couldn’t stop beaming after Obama’s win over Republican John McCain on Tuesday. In fact, she was so inspired, she wore a blue suit and tie in honor of Obama — with stiletto heels that were red, white and blue.

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Perfect Timing, Indeed!

Friday, November 7th 2008

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Robert Kennedy must have been a psychic because in 1968 he said the following:

“Things are moving so fast in race relations a Negro could be president in 40 years. There’s no question about it, in the next 40 years a Negro can achieve the same position that my brother has. Prejudice exists and probably will continue to, but we have tried to make progress and we are making progress. We are not going to accept the status quo.”

And here we are, 2008, no more or no less than 40 years later, and we have elected our first Black president – Barack Obama! It’s been 3 days, and we here at Gossip On This are still in awe. These 74 days will not move quickly enough for us!

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Cadillac Records Poster & Promo Photos

Friday, November 7th 2008

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Here’s a first look at the promotional poster for the new movie, Cadillac Records, starring Beyonce, Adrian Brody, and Jeffrey Wright, per the poster. Gabrielle Union, Cedric the Entertainer, Columbus Short, and Mos Def are in the movie as well, and if you continue reading, you can check out some promotional photos of the celebrities mentioned that you won’t find anywhere else!

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