R&B singer Keri Hilson attended the launch party for Belvedere Pink Grapefruit Vodka in NYC on May 14 wearing this ill fitted mess of a jumpsuit. As if that wasn’t enough, the ‘Turned On’ singer clearly had her style game ‘Turned Off’ as usual. She styled the Matthew Williamson ensemble with a black beret that was a no and some shoes that were a HELL NO. And that make up, she’s too pretty to be wearing that much. I’m done with Ms. Keri Baby until further notice… Read the rest of this entry »

R&B diva Mary J. Blige has signed on to play “The High Priestess of Soul” Nina Simone in a biopic on the legendary singer. The film, titled “Nina,” will concentrate on the latter years of Simone’s life and her relationship with assistant Clifton Henderson, played by David Oyelowo.

Oyelowo’s past credits include “The Last King of Scotland,” “A Raisin in the Sun” and “The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency,” starring Jill Scott. Oyelowo is also signed on to play Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Lee Daniels‘ upcoming civil rights film “Selma,” which is currently Read the rest of this entry »

Janet Jackson has her sights set on a new acting role. And no, it’s not another Tyler Perry movie. The singer-actress revealed to Jet her interest in playing singer Eartha Kitt in a movie biopic.

“I adore her and I had the opportunity to spend time with her,” said Janet. “She had expressed wanting me to portray her and was excited about the idea of me portraying her in a film.”

“If that’s really going to happen, Read the rest of this entry »

Actor Will Smith recently turned down the chance to play legendary R&B singer Marvin Gaye in an upcoming biopic on the singer from director Cameron Crowe. After months of negotiations, Smith turned down the role for undisclosed reasons.

It’s rumored Smith refused the project because he Read the rest of this entry »

Accomplished actress Kerry Washington, known for her non-stereotypical and daring roles, is excited to embark on a new project alongside the cute and ever-bubbly actress Kristin Chenoweth. Chenoweth made it known since last year of her interest in having Washington play her lesbian lover in the Dusty Springfield biopic.

Washington is thrilled with the idea of taking on the role. She told E! Online how she recently met up with Chenoweth at a restaurant and said, “I would love to be your lesbian lover!” I would love for you to be mine too, Kerry *purrrr* Taking applications? Ok, ok, I’m back. Washington further told E!, Read the rest of this entry »

Rapper Missy Elliott, real name Melissa Arnette, is prepared to release a biopic for the big screen, including details about her traumatic past. Missy is now ready to open up about her childhood woes, which include being repeatedly raped by an older cousin from the age of eight and her mother’s abuse at the hands of her father. Missy reveals to Elle magazine, Read the rest of this entry »