Kathy Griffin's Emmy winning Bravo reality series My Life on the D-List ended in 2009, but the unapologetic red-headed comedian is back —this time with a self-titled talk show. Griffin promises that Kathy, a weekly series that premieres Thursday at 10/9c, will stay true to her no-holds-barred style, which means drinking on set will be frequent, and clothing will be optional.
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A man in prison says he was involved in the November 1994 robbery and shooting of Tupac Shakur, AllHipHop.com reports.
Dexter Isaac, an inmate currently serving life in prison for murder, robbery and other offenses, came forward with his confession on Wednesday — the day before what would have been Shakur's 40th birthday.
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Isaac said he was paid $2,500 by James "Jimmy Henchman" Rosemond, an entertainment mogul, for the robbery and shooting. Isaac said he confessed...
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Grammy winner Faith Evans was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after being stopped at a checkpoint, the Los Angeles Police Department told TVGuide.com.
The R&B singer was arrested Saturday night at a checkpoint in Marina del Rey, Officer Cleon Joseph said. She was taken ...
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Lil' Kim has a big problem with Notorious.
The pint-sized rapper is unhappy with the portrayal of her in the Notorious B.I.G. biopic, as she believes producers were more interested in creating a "'character'" than an accurate depiction of her, The Associated Press reports.
"Even though my relationship with Big was at times very difficult and complicated (as with most relationships we have all experienced at one time or another), it was also ...
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After a worldwide search, Fox Searchlight has announced that it has cast the role of Christopher Wallace (aka the Notorious B.I.G.) for a biopic about the slain rapper slated to hit theaters in January 2009. Brooklyn rapper Jamal Woolard (aka Gravy) has nabbed the starring role in Notorious. Previously cast in the film, which is to be directed by George Tillman Jr. (Men of Honor, Soul Food), are Angela Bassett as Voletta Wallace (Biggie's mom), Derek Luke (Antwone Fisher) as Sean Combs, and Anthony Mackie (We Are Marshall) as Tupac Shakur. Biggie's mom said it was Jamal's "charming personality, warm spirit, wonderful sense of humor and beautiful smile" that got him the job. Jeez, I hope he can act. — Mickey O'Connor (aka Irish Spring)Related:• Open Casting Call for Notorious B.I.G. Role
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