Whitney Houston and Family to Appear in New Drinkard Documentary
The Drinkard Singers are known vastly for laying the foundation for some of the greatest music legends to ever grace the stage, including Whitney Houston and Dionne Warwick.
In a new documentary entitled ‘The Wonderful Family of Divas,’ renowned filmmaker Gary Keys honors the family that helped define the pop culture and its influence on music as a whole. The film looks into the Drinkard family, whose impact on gospel helped pave the way for some of music’s icons such as Dionne Warwick, Cissy Houston and Whitney Houston.
The documentary will feature performances, never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews as it traces the family history and its musical beginnings and the success that’s come since then. Whitney Houston, Dionne Warwick, Cissy Houston and the Sweet Inspirations, The Drinkard Singers, Roberta Flak, Gary Houston and The Drinkard Singers II will all make appearances in the film. READ MORE
In a new documentary entitled ‘The Wonderful Family of Divas,’ renowned filmmaker Gary Keys honors the family that helped define the pop culture and its influence on music as a whole. The film looks into the Drinkard family, whose impact on gospel helped pave the way for some of music’s icons such as Dionne Warwick, Cissy Houston and Whitney Houston.
The documentary will feature performances, never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews as it traces the family history and its musical beginnings and the success that’s come since then. Whitney Houston, Dionne Warwick, Cissy Houston and the Sweet Inspirations, The Drinkard Singers, Roberta Flak, Gary Houston and The Drinkard Singers II will all make appearances in the film. READ MORE
African-American Actresses Decry the Lack of Good Roles
Veteran African-American actresses in film and TV say that if anything the industry is backsliding when it comes to providing nuanced parts that reflect the complexities of contemporary life.
Comedian/actress Kim Wayans is all smiles as she basks in the glow of her first dramatic role in the new film Pariah but she still has to pause and ponder when asked what role in film she wished she’d had the chance to portray in the past few years. After a few minutes of thought, she shakes her head and asks, “What have we had?’’
Wayans’s not-so-shocking response is a fitting comment on the dearth of opportunities offered African-American actresses in film, television, and the media generally. In a year that has seen black women highlighted and showcased as the “help’’ or as disgruntled ex-wives ready to fistfight the next woman in a heartbeat, many in film and television continue to pose the question: will more selective, diverse, and fully developed roles ever be a reality for women of color?
“I didn’t think we’d still be having this same conversation so many years later,’’ says Wayans, who gained fame with her brothers on the comedy variety show In Living Color. “The 90s were so bright and promising for people of color in Hollywood, and I for one thought it would only get better with the chance for me and other black actresses to portray any number of characters and in all types of stories.’’ READ MORE
Comedian/actress Kim Wayans is all smiles as she basks in the glow of her first dramatic role in the new film Pariah but she still has to pause and ponder when asked what role in film she wished she’d had the chance to portray in the past few years. After a few minutes of thought, she shakes her head and asks, “What have we had?’’
Wayans’s not-so-shocking response is a fitting comment on the dearth of opportunities offered African-American actresses in film, television, and the media generally. In a year that has seen black women highlighted and showcased as the “help’’ or as disgruntled ex-wives ready to fistfight the next woman in a heartbeat, many in film and television continue to pose the question: will more selective, diverse, and fully developed roles ever be a reality for women of color?
“I didn’t think we’d still be having this same conversation so many years later,’’ says Wayans, who gained fame with her brothers on the comedy variety show In Living Color. “The 90s were so bright and promising for people of color in Hollywood, and I for one thought it would only get better with the chance for me and other black actresses to portray any number of characters and in all types of stories.’’ READ MORE
GOSSIP: Lebron Proposed To Savannah
Rumor has it that Lebron proposed to Savannah on Thanksgiving. Only family
knows about this and she will not be wearing a ring because they want
everything lowkey.
They are doing a small wedding some time in the Summer, only family and close friends will be there.
Savannah recently got a boob job, she wants to look her best on her day.
They are doing a small wedding some time in the Summer, only family and close friends will be there.
Savannah recently got a boob job, she wants to look her best on her day.
Oooohwee! Chris & Rhianna Tweeting "I Luv You's"
First Rihanna tweets she “I’ll always love u #1love” ……..her first love Chris Brown
Then Chris Brown tweeted “Love U more than you know!’
Then Chris Brown tweeted “Love U more than you know!’
99 Problems & A B*tch Aint One...Jigga Man Sued For Risky Business
Jay-Z gambled with his employees' health and safety -- this according to a new lawsuit filed against the rapper ... by the Workers Compensation Board of New York.
According to the suit, obtained by TMZ, Jay-Z failed to pay workers' compensation insurance for three months in 2009 -- and sources close to the situation tell us, the insurance was supposed to cover domestic employees in Jay-Z's house ... cooks, maids, drivers ... that sort of thing.
The government agency sued the rapper to collect $18,000 in fines for the transgression -- and a court has since ordered Jay to pay up.
According to the docs, it was only a momentary lapse -- after the three-month period in 2009, Jay-Z acquired the right insurance and the problem was resolved ... with the exception of the outstanding $18,000 owed.
A source close to Jay-Z claims the rapper never lapsed in his workers' comp payments -- telling us, the $18,000 bill is the result of a clerical error ... which is currently being sorted out.
According to the suit, obtained by TMZ, Jay-Z failed to pay workers' compensation insurance for three months in 2009 -- and sources close to the situation tell us, the insurance was supposed to cover domestic employees in Jay-Z's house ... cooks, maids, drivers ... that sort of thing.
The government agency sued the rapper to collect $18,000 in fines for the transgression -- and a court has since ordered Jay to pay up.
According to the docs, it was only a momentary lapse -- after the three-month period in 2009, Jay-Z acquired the right insurance and the problem was resolved ... with the exception of the outstanding $18,000 owed.
A source close to Jay-Z claims the rapper never lapsed in his workers' comp payments -- telling us, the $18,000 bill is the result of a clerical error ... which is currently being sorted out.
Deiondra Sanders Fronts Pilar On Twitter
Deiondra Sanders
SHE STAY TRYNA SLANDER MY DADDY NAME, THE SAME NAME THAT MADE THAT MADE HER FAMOUS.
6 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
she just need to stop playing the victim, when she really the problem.
7 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
#HowYouDidntKnow but all 5 of the kids was set down and explained WHAT WAS GOING ON?
9 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
#HowYoTopPriorityBeen YO MARRIAGE AND YO KIDS when u flying out of town to see other ******...... Yeah We Know
11 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
#HowYoTopPriorityBeen YO MARRIAGE AND YO KIDS when U WONT EVEN TALK TO YO OWN MOM N LAW WHEN SHE COMES IN TOWN
12 minutes ago
DeiondraSanders Deiondra Sanders
#HowYoTopPriorityBeen yo marriage and yo kids when YOUR OWN STEP CHILDREN NOT ALLOWED AT WHEN MY DADDY NOT THERE
13 minutes ago
DeiondraSanders Deiondra Sanders
#HowYoTopPriorityBeen yo marriage on yo kids when THEY COME HOME FROM PRACTICE AT 9PM DINNER NOT EVEN COOKED CAUSE U BEEN OUT ALL DAY
13 minutes agoeet Reply
DeiondraSanders Deiondra Sanders
#HowYoTopPriorityBeen yo marriage & yo kids when YOU FLYING IN AND OUT FROM MIAMI, NEW YORK, ATLANTA 2 "HOST" LIKE U A 20YR OLD VIDEO MODEL
14 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
#HowYoTopPriorityBeen yo kids and yo marriage when u in the studio EVERY NIGHT TRYING TO COME TO COME OUT WITH AN ALBUM
16 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
NEXT ISSUE..... BLOGS SAID" "Pilar's lawyer adds, "Pilar's sole focus & top priority 4 the last 12.5 years has been her marriage&children."
17 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
#HowYouDidntKnow but before my dad even filed for divorce YOU SENT IN THE STORY OVER 2 MONTHS AGO TO MEDIATAKEOUT #HowYouDidntknow
18 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
#HowYouDidntKnow but yo "lawyer" sent out a press statement last week on the blogs said u been searching for a 9 million dollars house??
19 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
#HowYouDidntKnow but yo got a video half naked at PhotoShoot now you know MY DADDY WOULDN'T ALLOW THAT IF YALL WAS WORKING ON YO MARRIAGE
20 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
#HowYouDidntKnow BUt @ChaseNCashe chillin at my dads crib with the kids when he outta town??http://lockerz.com/s/169286639
23 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
#HowYouDidntKnow but lately you been HOSTING ALL THE PARTIES, EVERY CITY , ALL DAY EVERY DAY
31 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
#HowYouDidntKnow but yo boxes have been packed for weeks now #RealTalkhttp://lockerz.com/s/169285016
31 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
like THE divorce has been going on for months so new trending topic #HOWYOUDIDNTKNOW#PILAR
32 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
on TMZ today it says PILAR stated SHE DID NOT KNOW about the divorce untill a few days ago which she found out ONLINE #LIES
34 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
THEREFORE IM ABOUT TO ADDRESS THE "blog" and the "issue" line by line and tell yall the REAL....
37 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
NORMALLY I JUST SIT BACK & WATCH ALL HER LIES & MESS BUT ITS TO WHERE SHE'S GETTING PERSONAL. SHE IS TRYING 2 SLANDER MY DADDY NAME. #STOPIT
38 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
NOW my dad HAS BEEN been nothing but GREAT to PILAR. HER, NOR HER MOM HAS WORKED IN OVER 11 YEARS!!
38 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply
Deiondra Sanders
with that being said SORRY DADDY
40 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
FIRST&FOR MOST I WOULD LIKE 2 APOLOGIZE FOR WHAT IS BOUT TO HAPPEN MY DAD IS GOING 2 BE VERY UPSET AT ME 4 HE ALWAYS TAKES THE HIGHER ROUTE
41 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
BACK FROM THE OFFICE......IT IS TIME
44 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
LIES! LIES! ALL PILAR DO IS LIE!! wait till i leave this office
3 hours ago
SHE STAY TRYNA SLANDER MY DADDY NAME, THE SAME NAME THAT MADE THAT MADE HER FAMOUS.
6 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
she just need to stop playing the victim, when she really the problem.
7 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
#HowYouDidntKnow but all 5 of the kids was set down and explained WHAT WAS GOING ON?
9 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
#HowYoTopPriorityBeen YO MARRIAGE AND YO KIDS when u flying out of town to see other ******...... Yeah We Know
11 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
#HowYoTopPriorityBeen YO MARRIAGE AND YO KIDS when U WONT EVEN TALK TO YO OWN MOM N LAW WHEN SHE COMES IN TOWN
12 minutes ago
DeiondraSanders Deiondra Sanders
#HowYoTopPriorityBeen yo marriage and yo kids when YOUR OWN STEP CHILDREN NOT ALLOWED AT WHEN MY DADDY NOT THERE
13 minutes ago
DeiondraSanders Deiondra Sanders
#HowYoTopPriorityBeen yo marriage on yo kids when THEY COME HOME FROM PRACTICE AT 9PM DINNER NOT EVEN COOKED CAUSE U BEEN OUT ALL DAY
13 minutes agoeet Reply
DeiondraSanders Deiondra Sanders
#HowYoTopPriorityBeen yo marriage & yo kids when YOU FLYING IN AND OUT FROM MIAMI, NEW YORK, ATLANTA 2 "HOST" LIKE U A 20YR OLD VIDEO MODEL
14 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
#HowYoTopPriorityBeen yo kids and yo marriage when u in the studio EVERY NIGHT TRYING TO COME TO COME OUT WITH AN ALBUM
16 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
NEXT ISSUE..... BLOGS SAID" "Pilar's lawyer adds, "Pilar's sole focus & top priority 4 the last 12.5 years has been her marriage&children."
17 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
#HowYouDidntKnow but before my dad even filed for divorce YOU SENT IN THE STORY OVER 2 MONTHS AGO TO MEDIATAKEOUT #HowYouDidntknow
18 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
#HowYouDidntKnow but yo "lawyer" sent out a press statement last week on the blogs said u been searching for a 9 million dollars house??
19 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
#HowYouDidntKnow but yo got a video half naked at PhotoShoot now you know MY DADDY WOULDN'T ALLOW THAT IF YALL WAS WORKING ON YO MARRIAGE
20 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
#HowYouDidntKnow BUt @ChaseNCashe chillin at my dads crib with the kids when he outta town??http://lockerz.com/s/169286639
23 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
#HowYouDidntKnow but lately you been HOSTING ALL THE PARTIES, EVERY CITY , ALL DAY EVERY DAY
31 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
#HowYouDidntKnow but yo boxes have been packed for weeks now #RealTalkhttp://lockerz.com/s/169285016
31 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
like THE divorce has been going on for months so new trending topic #HOWYOUDIDNTKNOW#PILAR
32 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
on TMZ today it says PILAR stated SHE DID NOT KNOW about the divorce untill a few days ago which she found out ONLINE #LIES
34 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
THEREFORE IM ABOUT TO ADDRESS THE "blog" and the "issue" line by line and tell yall the REAL....
37 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
NORMALLY I JUST SIT BACK & WATCH ALL HER LIES & MESS BUT ITS TO WHERE SHE'S GETTING PERSONAL. SHE IS TRYING 2 SLANDER MY DADDY NAME. #STOPIT
38 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
NOW my dad HAS BEEN been nothing but GREAT to PILAR. HER, NOR HER MOM HAS WORKED IN OVER 11 YEARS!!
38 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply
Deiondra Sanders
with that being said SORRY DADDY
40 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
FIRST&FOR MOST I WOULD LIKE 2 APOLOGIZE FOR WHAT IS BOUT TO HAPPEN MY DAD IS GOING 2 BE VERY UPSET AT ME 4 HE ALWAYS TAKES THE HIGHER ROUTE
41 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
BACK FROM THE OFFICE......IT IS TIME
44 minutes ago
Deiondra Sanders
LIES! LIES! ALL PILAR DO IS LIE!! wait till i leave this office
3 hours ago
Ex Kardashian Nanny Shopping Tell All
The help is turning on the Kardashian clan ... TMZ has learned a former family nanny is shopping a tell-all book about her time with the K-squad before they were famous ... and it's clear she HATED some of the kids.
Sources tell us ... the woman behind the book, Pam Behan, served as a nanny, personal assistant and cook for Bruce and Kris Jenner for years ... and spent all sorts of time with the Kardashian girls AND the Jenner boys, Brody and Brandon.
We're told ... in the book, Pam makes it clear -- she couldn't stand Bruce's sons ... calling the two kids, "extremely spoiled and disrespectful."
In the book, we're told Pam also claims she almost lost her job after slapping Brandon one day.
As for the Kardashians -- we're told Pam describes her relationship with Kris as a "love/hate" thing ... but she seems fond of Bruce, claiming he helped her avoid prosecution when she was busted for DUI a while back.
We're told Pam also promises to reveal some "intimate details" about Kourtney and Kim -- surprising, because we're told the girls were very fond of her. READ MORE
Sources tell us ... the woman behind the book, Pam Behan, served as a nanny, personal assistant and cook for Bruce and Kris Jenner for years ... and spent all sorts of time with the Kardashian girls AND the Jenner boys, Brody and Brandon.
We're told ... in the book, Pam makes it clear -- she couldn't stand Bruce's sons ... calling the two kids, "extremely spoiled and disrespectful."
In the book, we're told Pam also claims she almost lost her job after slapping Brandon one day.
As for the Kardashians -- we're told Pam describes her relationship with Kris as a "love/hate" thing ... but she seems fond of Bruce, claiming he helped her avoid prosecution when she was busted for DUI a while back.
We're told Pam also promises to reveal some "intimate details" about Kourtney and Kim -- surprising, because we're told the girls were very fond of her. READ MORE
Michael Jordan Gets Engaged
Even though he said he would never get married again, Michael Jordan popped the question over the Christmas holiday weekend and proposed to longtime Cuban born girlfriend Yvette Prieto. Details are still developing on this story but remember this is a TattleTailzz exclusive and you heard it here first…no rumor not in October BUT over the Christmas Holidday#facts
49ers Cut Braylon Edwards
SAN FRANCISCO -- Struggling wide receiver Braylon Edwards has been released by the San Francisco 49ers following surgery on his right knee earlier this season.
"I was released today by the 49ers due to my injury that required more time to rehab and hasn't allowed me to re-sync with the offense," Edwards said in a statement on his website that was linked from his Twitter account.
"I wish the 49ers organization the best of luck during the Playoffs. I will be working hard this off season to strengthen my knee and prepare for the 2012 season. Thanks for your continued support and for being such loyal fans."
The 49ers confirmed Edwards' release.
Edwards hurt his knee in a Sept. 18 game against the Dallas Cowboys. He had surgery and didn't return until Oct. 30 against the Cleveland Browns, but the injury has nagged him all season.
He had just one catch for nine yards in a victory Saturday over the Seattle Seahawks in what turned out to be his final game with San Francisco.
"I was released today by the 49ers due to my injury that required more time to rehab and hasn't allowed me to re-sync with the offense," Edwards said in a statement on his website that was linked from his Twitter account.
"I wish the 49ers organization the best of luck during the Playoffs. I will be working hard this off season to strengthen my knee and prepare for the 2012 season. Thanks for your continued support and for being such loyal fans."
The 49ers confirmed Edwards' release.
Edwards hurt his knee in a Sept. 18 game against the Dallas Cowboys. He had surgery and didn't return until Oct. 30 against the Cleveland Browns, but the injury has nagged him all season.
He had just one catch for nine yards in a victory Saturday over the Seattle Seahawks in what turned out to be his final game with San Francisco.