Dance-orama: Janet Jackson does Larry King last night!

Larry asked her about her depression in the 90's and how she gained weight when she was depressed. She spoke about how their parents grounded them so that they did not end up like Britney and Lindsay. Asked about Amy Winehouse's drug abuse and how she got so many Grammys, she said she felt drugs go with some performers. "She's singing from her heart" she said of Amy about the Rehab song.

She said she was at Studio 54 at 10 years old with her brothers and saw people doing drugs even though she wasn't supposed to be at a club at that age. Isn't that child endangerment today? Larry asked about the tattoo on her wrist everyone was talking about and she showed it. When asked about how Michael having no childhood she promptly replied "yeah for sure!" That shocked me how she answered that!

Larry asked why the Jackson are targets of negative media? She said she doesn't know. She said she would love to tour as a family again like the Osmonds did. She wants to open for them and calls them all the time but one of them is not ready. Larry asked "Michael?" Yeah, she said. She loved the Thriller re-release for the 25th anniversary and also told Larry they never got any dance lessons in that family but all they watched was Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers on TV.

CNN then showed the "Scream" video and the "Control" video. They talked about her NAACP award for the Tyler Perry movie and how she beat out Queen Latifah who won the Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG for the same award. They then talked about the Jermaine Dupri relationship. She said she does not know if she'll get married. "I don't want to pressure him, it's good where it is." He said Dupri is very easy to work with in the studio.



Finally, Larry asked for it......telling Janet to show him some dance moves. Janet was trying to teach him how to dance. His brittle body almost broke in half as Janet yelled on him to dance right and put his hands here and there. He asked Janet what kind of dance that was and Janet replied...."the kind on the video behind us." LOL! I would have taped this but my camcorder lithium battery is finished. I do need a new one after 4 years! Let's hope all this lands on YouTube soon. It was insanely FUNNY!

Larry King gave up! He is already 100 years old and could have collapsed right there on live TV. Thank God, that didn't happen!!! As Larry was about to introduce Anderson Cooper for AC360, Cooper couldn't help laughing so hard and said "sorry I have to disturb you" as Larry and Janet waltzed away on a more easier and traditional dance. Kodos to larry for having so many music stars on this year so far. Snoop Dogg, Will i am, John Legend, Janet, Kidd Rock etc. We have the video now on CNN.

Rapper Flo Rida still No. 1 on U.S. singles chart.

Rapper Flo Rida's debut single led the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for a 10th week on Thursday, the longest reign in more than a year. "Low" ties Beyonce's 2006/07 chart-topper "Irreplaceable" and Kanye West and Jamie Foxx's 2005 hit "Gold Digger" as the longest-running champ since Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together" led the pack for 14 non-consecutive weeks earlier in 2005

Will T.I really get 15 years for those gun charges?

Take a look at this video! This is the new way hip-hop news is being delivered. Yashin.tv tells us that T.I may get a 15 year plea deal agreement. 10 years is the max for having a silencer an dthe extra 5 years for T.I's extensive criminal history. So where is the DEAL? This video is a joke! Hope Clifford doesn't see this video!

Introducing my newest blog: Celebrity Single Moms!

Celebrity Single Moms blog is all about what else, all the celebs that are having babies and prefer not to sign the dotted lines and even some who got divorced or widowed. We are gossiping about all their lives, lifestyles and things we like about celebs, in this case the single mom actresses, singers, rappers, politicians, etc.

Rihanna hams it up at Dublin concert.

This all happened Wednesday night in Dublin, Ireland. That girl is flying all over the place making her money! Watch out Beyonce! Rihanna is hot at 20!

Tony Braxton did Larry King show on Wednesday too.

The topic was about Autism, a developmental disability that one of my kids suffers from. Awareness has become very big as many celebrities are coming out to talk about it. Holly Robinson Peete, Tisha Campbell, Toni Braxton, Dan Marino, Doug Flutie, Jenny McCarthy and more.

The Wednesday show had Toni talked about her son with her husband Keri Lewis formerly of R&B group "Mint Condition" on how they are coping with taking care of 3-year-old Deziel. As you know she broke down last year crying on"The View" when she learned about this diagnosis. We all did and we are all worn out. Look how tired she looked......Keep her in your prayers please.

Mystikal has been denied PAROLE!

Mystikal is currently serving a 6-year sentence for sexual battery and extortion, after he forced his hairstylist to perform sexual acts on him and videotaped the incident, after the woman allegedly stole $80,000 in checks. Guess he'll have to do all 6 years. Why can't everyone be like Will Smith?

OK! So I have that headline in my Philly College days...."French Prince arrested for assault." He admitted it in the skit of the show.......but you know what I mean. These criminal records are deep these days in rap music!

Pharrell defends Snoop's pot use!

My pal Pharrell Williams angrily defended Snoop Dogg at Monday’s Hip Hop Summit Action Awards, blasting critics of his marijuana use. Didn't Snoop tell the world on Larry King that he was legally on medical marijuana? Please! I'm not encouraging pot use. That sh*t is dangerous but can someone call Snoop's doctor?

I took this photo of my bro Nduka who brought Snoop to Nigeria in 2006 posing here with Snoop and Jay after Jay's performance for Nigeria's Independence Day festival. Snoop takes this thing on a daily basis. I saw him puff these marijuameds daily, even on stage for his 10pm dose. All that smoke on the stage while Snoop's cousin was videotaping was medical pot he lit up on stage.

I was there and even Busta Rhymes and Spliff got into the act too jumping on stage to help Snoop light up........and I quote Busta on stage " Sh*t! This African weed is sure GOOD!" Busta's pot was NOT prescribed! Can't forget your meds now Snoop.......LOL! Kids, don't DO POT!

Judge protects Diddy's financial info!

Stemming from that lawsuit for assault. Doesn't that guy know everything is in Janice's name? Janice Combs, Diddy's mama! According to local wires, Superior Court Judge Robert Hess stated that the only way the California man could gain access to such information about Combs' sources of income is if he's able to persuade a jury of his peers to buy his side of the story when the case goes to trial May 27.

Yawn! Russell Simmons launches yet another clothing line!

The clothing line targets men of success over the age of 25, as it combines original urban concepts with the buttoned-up styling of men's professional attire.

Solange holding auditions for a band!

Solange Follows Her Sisters’ Footsteps, R&B Singer Holding Auditions For ‘Street Dreams’ Band. R&B singer Solange Knowles will be holding auditions for singers, bands and individual band members with a great look, strong musicianship and stage presence to become members of Hadley Street Dreams, her band. All members must be able to dance.

The Hadley Street Dreams, a 60s-inspired full band, will perform all live shows with Solange in support of her upcoming album to be released this August 2008 on Geffen Records, Soul Angel and the Hadley Street Dreams.

To RSVP for auditions, send an e-mail to AuditionRSVP@musicworldent.com. If you are unable to make the audition, you may also upload your audition video to the official Hadley Street Dreams Audition MySpace: http://myspace.com/hadleystreetdreams.

Andre 3000 Hits The Small Screen, Returns To "The Shield"

Rapper/actor Andre 3000 will reprise his role on the hit FX drama "The Shield" this summer, as his character hits the campaign trail.

Janet Jackson on Larry King Live tonight!

Janet will be talking to Larry King tonite at 9pm Eastern on his show. I just want to hear the Jermaine Dupri part. She needs to marry my pal J.D!

Rapper/Actor Will Smith is Obama's choice to play him.

Obama wants Actor/Rapper Willl Smith to play him in some movie. Wow! "Will and I have talked about this because he has the ears!" the Illinois senator said in an interview slated to air Tuesday and Wednesday. But campaigning doesn't leave much time for him to watch movies. It's hard enough eating three, healthy meals a day, he said.

"Sometimes when you're out in remote areas, there's not much you can do," Obama said. "You go for a burger, that's safe. If you start getting fancy you could get into trouble. If you're in a place like Iowa or Wisconsin there's gonna be cheese on just about everything. If you start eating too much junk you'll never survive."

Meet Rissi, the next big thing in country music!

She's nominated as the most streamed video new artist on CMT and she credits Memphis for that achievement. Her song "Country Girl" is also played on BET and that's just the beginning of the list of things that make Rissi Palmer a hot, new, black, country artist who's climbing to stardom. Watch her video here! Thanks to Lamar Tyler of Fox-5, Washington DC for the tip!

JaRule cannot pay his co-defendants bail!

Says a Judge in that gun possession case - and she wants the duo to come up with their own money. State Supreme Court Justice Micki Scherer said Wednesday the rapper "put himself in the position of perhaps controlling the outcome of the case" by posting thousands of dollars in bail for the co-defendants.

"I think the potential for it is a big problem," Scherer said.

Ja Rule's lawyer said the defence will come up with separate bail packages for co-defendants Dennis Cherry and Mohamed Gamal.

It's over for the Spice Girls!

The Spice girls ended their reunion tour last night here in Toronto, Canada. Victoria had one of her sons up there break dancing last night. They said.....

"Our time is up ... we've come to the end of the road ... there are tears of both sadness and joy. Look how far we've come!," the group wrote on their Web site. "Yes, our reunion tour is proof that dreams do come true."

The letter to fans on the Spice blog was signed with love from Emma [Bunton], Geri [Halliwell], Mel B [Brown], Melanie C [Chisolm] and Victoria [Beckham] after concluding a song best summed up their feelings: "Goodbye my friend, it's not the end ... So glad we made it, time will never ever change it ... "

Rocksarama: Bobby Brown cocaine case rested!

Bobby Brown will not face criminal charges after police said they found a small amount of cocaine in his possession. Brown’s attorney said Tuesday a Brockton District Court clerk magistrate found no probable cause to issue a criminal complaint, but recommended that Brown volunteer to mentor young people, which Brown wanted to do anyway. He will be doing community services.

Michael Jackson may have to sell the Neverland Ranch!

Michael Jackson has received word Monday from Financial Title Company, the trustee, that unless he pays off $24,525,906.61 by that date, a public auction will go forward in Santa Barbara, Calif., in front of the county courthouse.

It’s not just the house either. When Neverland is auctioned, it will include everything: all personal property inside, all fixtures and appliances, furniture, and “all merry go round type devices,” any rides, games. The auction literally includes every single thing that is or isn’t nailed down.

Get rid of those bad memories Michael!

Is T.I taking a plea deal?

Media takeout is reporting that my pal T.I may be taking a plea deal on those Federal gun charges. Don't do it Clifford!

YOUNG JEEZY DELIVERS: Makes a disabled kid's dream come true!

I told you that Jeezy is a humble compassionate person. See all the story here on how it went down last night in Atlanta.

Listen to Johnny Gill explain that he is NOT GAY!

It's all about this breakup with Tracey Edmonds and Eddie Murphy. You can read more about it at my Celebrity Single Mom blog.

Janet Jackson on GMA this morning.

Janet Jackson's performance on Good Morning America is below.

Rapper and TV reality star Flava Flav does Conan last night.

On the outfit especially the hat, Flava said it was revenge for the bear that tried to taunt him in the forest, so we should assume he killed a bear heh? The clock question was finally answered. He wears it so that he can keep the time up. 12 o'clock all the time. The damn clock was actually working so he quickly changed it to his signature 12'oclock on the show. He was very Conan star struck! Good show Mr Flav!

Jay-Z and Mary J Blige BOTH call into Toronto's Devo Brown's Flow Factor show!

DEVO BROWN of Toronto's Flow 93.5FM

OMG, Devo e-mailed me yesterday evening to tell me that Jay and Mary called together into his show. Man! These two together on stage promise us a lot. I love Mary J so much and have not laid my eyes on her since those wedding pictures to Kendu were sent to me in ATL back in 2004. Devo's interview rocked with both of them on live.

Notice the professionality with Devo Brown. He sticks to the PROFESSION of music. Some of those NYC hip-hop station personalities (Ms Info, Wendy, Star and Bucwild etc) would have asked them about Kendu......baby some day and Jay-Z....marriage to Beyonce etc. Not our Devo! Brown is probably the most down to earth radio personality that I have encountered. They talked about movies, the tour, basketball and also their respective new albums!

To hear this terrific interview on Monday February 25th 2008, Go to www.flow935fm.com
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Thanks so much to Devo for the tip! I usually listen to the Flow Factor daily but I was on TV news assignment yesterday.

Lil Wayne Makes Up For Lateness With Rock-Star Swagger At New Jersey Show.

"Where the f--- is Weeeeeezy at?"a fan asked, in exasperation.

The Lil Wayne fan, like a majority of the audience, had been waiting for the hottest MC in the game since the advertised 8 p.m. start time. Around 10:30, patience was wearing thin.

Rapper Will Smith's Role Wins Military "academy" Award

What the hell is that kind of Oscar? Will Smith wasn't nominated for an Oscar this year, but his role in "I Am Legend" has earned a different "academy" award — from the cadets at the U.S. Military Academy. Smith was named the first winner of the Cadet Choice Movie Award, which was designed to honor the fictional character that best personifies West Point leadership qualities on the silver screen.

Smith's character in the film, Army virologist Dr. Robert Neville, is the lone survivor of a zombie-making virus that devastates Manhattan. Nominated for his "value-based leadership," Neville received 27 percent of the cadets' 2,200 online votes. Runners-up included King Leonidas of "300," portrayed by Gerard Butler, and John McClane of "Live Free or Die Hard," portrayed by Bruce Willis.

Source: AP

Diddy does 3 hour movie on ABC....."Raisin in the Sun."

I thought that man can ACT! Sean Diddy Combs did a fabulous job. Now I thought I was dreaming when I walked into the room and heard someone on the show speaking in my African language-Yoruba. The guy was actually a Yoruba guy from Nigeria per his name. He was the African boyfriend in the show. Phylicia Rashad and Sanaa Lathan also are looking at Emmy awards later this year! Great job!