Apocalypto King of the Box Office

I'll tell you, Mel Gibson knows how to make a movie. Apocalypto is action packed drama from start to finish. The cinematography is excellent as is the compelling story of the young hunter Jaguar Paw. The movie actually isn't as gory or bloody as made out to be by some critics. I saw more gore in that dang "Saw" movie than this.

Now I don't see this movie being the "epic" that "Braveheart" or "Passion of the Christ" were, it is a must see just for the opportunity to take a look back in history and see a different culture than what we see everyday.

If you didn't believe in the power of the human spirit before, you will after you see Apocalypto!

Girl's Got Problems, For Real

If this is true, let's hope it could be wrong, but the National Enquirer is reporting that Ms. Lindsay Lohan, 'lil diva herself, is taking the prescription narcotic Oxycontin along with Cocaine & mixing it with Alcohol. Ooh, good lawd, girl! Tell me that, that is not a recipe for disaster.

Now y'all know ole girl just started going to these little AA meetings. But it looks like she might need to take it a step further & check into one of those rehab places with the nutty names like, "The Desert Oasis", "Shady Acres", whatever they call themselves & get some help!

Wesley, Nothing Rhymes with "You did it, just aquit"

Wesley Snipes, star of the "Blade"movie series, & films, "Jungle Fever" & "New Jack City", who was recently arrested for tax evasion in Florida is saying that he will work to clear his name. Uh-huh, whatever! Tell it to the judge. There are 3 big letters that always know if you did or didn't to the paperwork & they are the I R S. Wesley is reportedly over $1 million behind in back taxes. You know he's been hanging onto the money since he hasn't had a hit movie since the 90's. He might as well just get ready to share a spot next to Mr. Big aka Ronald Isley.

Ole boy thought he might not have to fess up because he stayed in the mother land long enough filming the upcoming movie "Gallowalker" & teaching locals in Namibia how to film make. But he hired a legal team (sure sign you know you got a problem when more than one attorney is required) to negotiate with US Prosecutors on when to return & tentative court hearings.

Snipes was required to post $1 million bond. Now this is the only part I don't agree with. If you got the money to post why not just collect it for the taxes & be done with him. But whatever, y'all know Uncle Sam! Snipes has upcoming court dates on January 10, 2007 & March 5, 2007. Wesley will also not be working out of the country come February 22, 2007 when he is to surrender his passport to officials in Ocala, Florida.

One of Wesley's attorney's , Billy Martin is saying that his client "is the victim of unscrupulous tax advisors & we look forward to his vindication when the facts come out."

Beautiful Music

Diana Krall, 42 & her husband Elvis Costello, 52, welcomed twins for their 3rd wedding anniversary. The duo who wed December 5, 2003 in London, welcomed twin boys, Dexter Henry Lorcan, & Frank Harlan James. It looks like folks are back to giving babies 3 names again. (see Heidi Klum & Seal for further advice on names)

Looks like new mom Krall already has the dress code under control. When asked if she was dressing them alike she responded, "oh no, there's no need for that!"

49th Annual Grammy Awards Nominations Out

James Blunt "You're Beautiful"
















Gnarls Barkley is "Crazy"

Justin Timberlake "Bringing Sexy Back" with Future Sex/Love Sounds

The Dixie Chicks "Taking the Long Way"


Queen of Hip-Hop Ms. Mary J Blige having a "Breakthrough"

Leading the way with 8 Grammy nods is Mary J Blige. While The Dixie Chicks are taking nods in the top 3 categories. Blige, 35, has been on a role all year. First she scored big with her knockout album "The Breakthrough" and then she just hit the jackpot in Vegas, Monday night taking home an arm load of Billboard Music Awards. While Blige was getting her breakthrough on, The Dixie Chicks weren't "Making Nice" with their hit album "Taking the Long Way." The Chicks have constantly been recognized for their innovative and funky country sound as well for their outspoken lead singer, Natalie Maines who eventually made nice with other huge country artist Toby Keith. After she made some disparaging comments about G Dub aka President of the United States.

Both Blige & The Chicks have been nominated for album of the year.

Also picking up nods, are James Blunt (You're Beautiful), John Mayer (The Continuum), Prince, my boy, who's "Bringin Sexy Back" Justin Timberlake (FutureSex/Love Sounds), & the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Blunt's "You're Beautiful" is nominated for song of the year & he's also nom'd for male Pop vocal of the year.

Feeling left out in the cold is epic artist Bob Dylan, (Modern Times) who wasn't nominated for jack. That's pretty tough to swallow when he had his first #1 album in 30 years. All the music he's done, you'd think they could have coughed up a nomination in the song writing category alone. But what can we expect when they nominate Gnarls Barkley (Crazy) who had a crazy hit (not my favorite) song this year. Sucker was dang annoying! It drove me crazy.

Y'all can catch the Grammy's {I would say all the way Live but y'all ain't got nobody to thank for that except Ms. Nasty herself, Janet Jackson} with a 3-5 second delay semi Live on February 11, 2007, broadcast from The Staples Center on CBS.

Deny! Deny! Deny!

That's what Beyonce & Jay Z are doing, after reports have surfaced claiming that they are to be married this weekend. Beyonce, 25, is claiming that she is merely planning an elaborate birthday party for Def Jam President, Jay Z, who turned 37 on Monday. The party is going to be aboard a private yacht off the coast of St. Barts. Hello! I so need an invite to this.

The duo have been dating for the past 3 years and have collaborated on several #1 hit singles, including "Deja Vu," "Bonnie & Clyde," & "Crazy in Love." The couple that work well together & play together can probably stay together. Let's hope. I can't write about another divorce!

Beyonce will however not be able to stick around for the party or wedding reception too long, because on Monday, she is due in Beverly Hills for the premiere of "Dreamgirls," in which she has a starring role. The film also includes Eddie Murphy, Jamie Foxx, & American Idol's Jennifer Hudson.

U Are My Baby Daddy?!

"Hmm-mum, O kay! Don't be tryin' to be hilarious, Eddie? I ain't playin' wi'tchu! "

Yeah, you know all of that was said by Scary Spice aka Mel B when funny man Eddie Murphy said that "is not my baby." Perhaps he should have said, "Dang girl, I had a vasectomy, 6 months ago." (Mel B is 5 months pregnant) Because using the not my baby line when you have 6 kids doesn't exactly work so well. So, let the drama begin! He said vs she said. Looks like Eddie might have done ole girl wrong. Eddie & Scary had been dating since Spring of 06 all the way into early Fall. From the looks they appeared to be an odd little couple that liked toting their children to the beaches of Hawaii and hanging out. Things were going so well, that at one point I heard that a possible marriage was in the works. Well scrap that! I don't know which one called it off, but whatever went down, it went the wrong damn way! Now we're going to be all over this story like white on rice, waiting to find out the paternity of a "Spice Baby!"

YO, ADRIAN!

He's baaaaaaaaaaaaack! Sylvester Stallone is returning in his final, Rocky, film. The premiere of the movie is going down, December 19, 2006 in Las Vegas. Yeah, Baby! The best place to premiere a timeless boxing movie. The film was actually shot for the most part in Las Vegas. It will premiere at the one and only "Palms Casino & Hotel" in the Brenden Theatres.

It looks like this will & should be the last "Rocky" film. Because if you can tell from this photo or any recent photos, Sly is lookin' a little worse for the wear if ya know what I mean. His face is looking more like an imploded punching bag everyday. I say for the sake of his girls, thanks for the memories, you did it Rock!

Everyone on the big "O"

It looks like 50 Cent better get in line if he's gonna talk about Oprah Winfrey. Apparently Jamie Foxx was doing a little too much talking the other night at an event honoring Will Smith. Smith is currently starring in the "Pursuit of Happyness" with his son Jaden.

Well, Jamie gets up & says "Will, you know I was just talking about you the other day. I was laying in bed with Oprah & I say, Gayle you know what." That had the audience roaring with laughter that included, Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, Eva Mendes & Chevy Chase. Foxx, was getting it started again about the thisclose friendship that the oh so powerful queen of talk has with her best friend, Gayle King.

Both women have been the talk of the town about how close they are. Oprah says, they are just friends, but I mean what's the deal with Stedman. What does that man do? You never see him anywhere on the red carpet, hell even vacation. I know he's presentable because I saw him about a month ago on "Larry King Live" talking about his book. Perhaps Oprah could have him on her Book Club.

Meanwhile Five Oh & some change is up in arms hollering about how Oprah "has gone white!" Yeah, 50, has decided that Oprah doesn't do enough for black people & she rarely has them on her show anymore. I think he's just pissed that Oprah won't have him on the show. Can you blame her? Why in the world is the most powerful woman in the world going to have a man on her show who parades women aka video ho's around in barely there clothing & umpteen sexually explicit degrading lyrics in his songs. Hello, no! All I have to say is try again 50! Hey don't you have a court date coming up?

Why Reality???

"Armed & Famous," is the title of the new CBS "alleged reality" TV show set to air in 2007. Take a guess at what they'll be doing. The show is going to feature "CHIPS" star Erik Estrada, Michael Jackson's sister Latoya, Jack Osbourne, WWE wrestler Trish Stratus & Wee Man from MTV's Jackass. Yeah, great group of folks to be your local Police Department. I think as many times as I've seen Estrada do the rounds they should go ahead & take out the reality part and just call it the "Poor Celebs Variety Show." The show is being filmed in Muncie, IN, population 66, 000. Bet they can't wait to call the "Po-Po" now. Do you have to pull over for Wee Man is the question? I DON'T THINK SO!

Those Boots Really Are Made for Walking

Poor Jessica Simpson! It looks like she's headed in 'lil sis Ashlee's footsteps. The older Simpson, was at the Annual Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday night to give a singing tribute to the original big busted blonde bombshell, Dolly Parton, by performing "9 to 5." Well, we saw that Ms. Simpson obviously quits work at 5 straight up. Jessica appeared on stage in a strapless little black number with a taffeta like skirt and began to sing when she started fumbling the words to the song. Damn, how hard can that be? "What a way to make a living, working 9 to 5!"

Jessica left the audience & her mama & papa in stunned silence when she turned & walked off the stage. At least she didn't do that temper tantrum thing her sister did.

The show will air on December 26, & I bet you money, they are going to edit her little mishap right out!

Hey, Hey GOP Baby on Board

I know Dick Cheney is having heart problems for sure now. His daughter, Mary Cheney, 37 who is oh so lesbian, has announced that she and her "partner" are having a baby. Hot Dog! I wonder how she broke it to dear ole Dad. Mary has been coupled with Poe, 45, for years. The two gals met while they both played ice hockey in college. Poe a former UPS manager & Cheney, vice president of consumer jargon for AOL live in Virginia. Where their lil' neighbors passed the ban on same sex marriage last month. Any who, that hasn't stopped them from going on about their business. Hmm I wonder if Rosie will through them a Baby shower.

Metallica Baby

Lars Ulrich of Metallica & his girlfriend, Connie Nielsen of Gladiator, are expecting their first child together in the summer. The couple who keep a low profile have been together for 2 years. But the kick is the 42 year old Nielsen who's simply stunning would procreate with the Metallica drummer. She has a 16 year old son, Sebastian, from a previous relationship & he is the father of two, Myles 8, & Layne 5. Both Ulrich & Nielsen hale from Denmark. More than likely they will reside in New York City, which is where Nielsen has stayed for the past few years.

Break Up Official

Jennifer Aniston & Vince Vaughn are through. Bam! Saw that one coming. Months back all the mags were on high "Vaughniston" alert, because when she had gone to Europe no one ever saw him and she came back alone, etc. Their reps of course are saying that after a "mutual agreement, they will still remain good friends." The couple of more than a year, never really seemed to be quite the right fit to me. The couple did though give the perception of having a solid air tight "thing" when they both threatened to sue various publications for reporting that Vaughn, 36, had been cheating. But the tip was when the "TODAY SHOW" reported that Aniston, 37, was engaged to Vaughn, she hit it and dashed off a hurried email saying that they are supposed to be news worthy and this just "wasn't true."

Any who, this is now just another "woe is me" for Aniston, who of course is divorced from hunky humanitarian Brad Pitt.

Queen of the Billboard Awards

Ms. Mary J Blige , 35, cleaned house tonight, winning a record nine Billboard Awards for her hot album "The Breakthrough". She won for R & B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, R&B Album of the Year, and R&B Female Performer. While picking up her honors, Ms. Mary had time to rock the house performing a stellar rendition of her hits "Enough Crying & Take Me As I Am."

The show opened with Janet Jackson who did a mix of old and new wearing a white ensemble. That showed her weight loss success. Also performing were Gwen Stefani doing her new tune & Fergie, y'all might as well say formerly of the Black Eyed Peas. Because you know she's pretty much done with them, now that she can cut it on her own salt.

Tons of other stars were in the house in LAS VEGAS tonight, including Nickleback, Nelly Furtado, Carrie Underwood, Chris Brown & many more.

Not making an appearance were new double mint twins Paris & Britney.

After The Love is Gone

Lance Bass has broken up with boyfriend Reichen Lehmkul. Oh, just when things looked so good for them. Damn, not a whole lot else to say. I think this was one of cleanest breaks this year.

Rip Let It Rip Again

Actor Rip Torn, 75, of Gary Shandling TV fame & Broadway turns, has been arrested once again for alleged "DUI." He was pulled over in a New York suburb for various traffic offenses.

Y'all might remember this dude from his bad hair day & screaming video rampage at LAPD officers in 2004. The video showed Torn letting it all hangout refusing to take a breathalyzer test and answer questions. I mean why would you need a breathalyzer, just because you're pants aren't on straight and you've got beer stains down the front of your stretched out "wife beater." No you're not drunk. Well a jury didn't think so & acquitted the actor of the offense. Well, now lets see if New Yorkers can fair any better.

Yes, this is the dude who was the chief in "Men in Black" starring Will Smith & Tommy Lee Jones.

No! I'm Dating Eddie Murphy

I can't quite believe it, but there are two women fighting well, maybe not fighting but definitely vying for the attention of one funny man. Eddie Murphy, the man in question is now dating Tracey Edmonds. Ms. Edmonds used to be married to the smooth voiced "Babyface" but decided after 13 years of marriage it was time to hit the road. Well at least she & Eddie have that in common. He left his model/actress wife Nicole Murphy, after 14 years of marriage.

But the tricky part is that Eddie has been linked to "Scary Spice" Mel B for the whole summer and into the early winter. Heck, word on the street was that Mel B was pregnant with Murphy's child, which would have been his 7th and her 2nd. Not that she couldn't still be pregnant, but now that a new woman is in the picture we'll have to see what's going on.

Ms. Edmonds, I guess felt compelled to share the little details after she arrived arm & arm with "Dreamgirls" star, Murphy, at the premiere in New York City the other night. Tracey claimed that she has been dating Eddie for the "last month" and that they "are very happy!"

George's Pig

This just in, brace yourselves. George Clooney's 19 year old pot bellied pig Max has died. The pet passed of natural causes and according to one news site, was the longest relationship that Clooney, 45, had ever had. George wasn't home when the pig became bacon, he was off doing a new movie. So a moment for Max. Kind of odd, also, that Clooney lost another pet this year, while again away filming, that time "Ocean's 13."

Let's Get Political

Senator Barack Obama, joked about his bid for the Presidency this past Friday on the "Tonight Show" with Jay Leno. Saying, "Everyone who has announced here has been successful, although I've already committed to the Food Network." Senator Obama was there after speaking at "Saddleback Church," pastored by Rick Warren, author of "The Purpose Driven Life." This angered tons of Christian Conservatives, but something needs to be done to put this disease down. Here's to him for doing his part for World AIDS Day which was this past Friday. Not to be preachy, but if we just keep "not-not talking about AIDS" then nothing is ever going to get done. So big ups to Senator Obama, Rick Warren, Magic Johnson, & all that participated in lending their voice to the cause.

New Face of "AA"

I will let the photo speak for itself! OK, maybe just a word. How about they just "cuff her" and throw her in the drunk tank at the Police Station. That's not harsh.

Three 6 Mafia

The hot rap group Three Six Mafia has settled out of court for a huge amount of money. In legal terms that's called "undisclosed." The group was successfully sued by then 19 yr old, Ramone Williams who claims that while at a concert he received the beating of his life after one of their tunes incited violence. Where would he get that from? He only went to see the group that has the Devil's digits as their name! The not so funny, well sort of funny part, is that it happened right after part-time Three Six Mafia members, Darnell "Crunchy Black" Carlton, & Robert "Koopster Knicca" Cooper performed the song, "Let's Start a Riot."

Here's where he hit the group where it hurts. He's claiming that front men, Juicy J & DJ Paul had the responsibility of telling people that "things might get out of hand." OK, freak don't you have common sense? Something tells me that if I'm hanging out in a crowded stadium listening to someone talk about starting a riot, a). I might want to think about my safety & b). I'm probably gonna move before I get my a** tore up! HELLO?!

Another Scientology Baby in the Works?

WTF? I'll let y'all fill in the blanks yourself.

It is being reported on the serious low tip that my girl J LO is looking into the super corny they wish it were religion, Scientology. Seems Lo-Lo's new BFF, fellow Scientology member, Leah Remini has been convincing her that this will help she & Marc Anthony conceive. Remini credits the so called "cleansing" methods of the "religion" with helping her & husband Angelo Pagan have their first baby, Sofia, a couple of years back. Yeah right. If anyone saw that baby special she did on VH1, y'all know it was nothing but some K Y Jelly & hot Latin Music helping them out with the horizontal mambo every night of the week.

Now Marc Anthony, is Catholic, although, you couldn't tell by all of his marriages and daughter out of wedlock, however he's still claiming it, so the likely hood of him becoming a scientologist is unlikely. But he loves Lo-Lo a lot & I'm sure that his little skeletor frame would do anything to make her dream of becoming a mommy come true.

Keep you posted on this developing story.

Mel's Great Comeback!

Mel Gibson, 50, is going to try and capture your movie money again this weekend with his version of "Apocalypto". This will be the first movie release for Gibson since he got busted for "DUI" and "SWD" (speaking while drunk). According to early reviews about the film, it is going to be the bloodiest film that Disney has ever released. And you know Mel, he had to sub-title everything, all the way down to one character saying, "He's f&@!ked," to the other right after some one's head comes sailing down from the trees above them.

The movie focuses on hunter, Jaguar Paw (what a name) whose seemingly fabulous jungle living life is shattered when Mayans come and you know do the usual. Tear up the village, kill a few dozen people, and use the remaining villagers as human sacrifices. But by all means check it out, Mel's last bloody epic battle "Braveheart" raked in I don't know how many millions and got him 5 Oscars to boot. For those of you who don't want to lose your popcorn. I'll let you know how it goes!

Lending A Helping Hand

Jesse James, 37, of "Monster Garage" fame, and Sandra Bullock's hot husband is giving jobs to the homeless. The motorcycle building James who opened his shop, "West Coast Choppers" when he was 23 said that the community of Long Beach, CA has a serious problem with the Homeless and he "is going to do something to help them get on their feet." It looks like the idea came to him when a Homeless shelter opened across the street from his shop about a year ago. Since then he has given several people the chance to start a new life. Jesse & Sandra are both givers and have also donated millions to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina & the Tsunami victims.