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Tyler Perry Target Of Lawsuit

 

Tyler Perry

According to TMZ, Tyler Perry has been named in a lawsuit by the estate of the late gospel singer/songwriter Bertha James for allegedly lifting an entire verse of James’ song for his film “Madea Goes to Jail.

 

According to the federal lawsuit obtained by TMZ, a personal representative of the deceased singer claims Perry used an entire verse of “When I Think of the Goodness of Jesus,” a song James wrote in 1950.

Perry allegedly took the verse and used it in his 2009 film …

“incorporating the entire Chorus in a monologue delivered by the main character in ‘Madea’ referencing her deliverance from a jail sentence and leniency for repetitive criminal conduct, in a staged court proceeding presided over by ‘Judge Mabeline.'”

IVERSON Ready to Retire From NBA ?

 

Allen Iverson

Could it be that it’s all over but the shouting for NBA work horse Allen Iverson? It seems that way because with no apparent interest from NBA teams, he is set to retire, according to an online report.

 

Former ESPN commentator and sportswriter Stephen A. Smith published a statement on his website Wednesday attributed to Iverson. It said Iverson plans to retire but also that “I feel strongly that I can still compete at the highest level.”

The statement also said Iverson has tremendous love for the game and the desire to play, adding there is “a whole lot left in my tank.”

“His legacy would be huge,” Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star LeBron James told the Associated Press. “He’s one of the best when you talk about guys 6-foot and under in the game of basketball. He played injured and he played hard every single night. I don’t think it should end this way, but if it does, he’s left a lot of great things behind.”

Becca Ready With Project To Help Children

 

Becca

THERE IS an extra bounce in Afro-Pop sensation Becca’s gait these days, because a project she has been dreaming of for a while now to help 10,000 children sign onto the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) is about to materialize.

 

The singer, who studied Child Care at Croydon College in England after her Senior High education at Wesley Girls High School in Cape Coast, says she was shattered when she heard about the death of a four-month old baby at a hospital in Accra earlier this year because the mother could not afford a small amount of money to buy some prescribed medication.

“The incident really touched my heart. It set me thinking about what I could do in my own little way to help such unfortunate children.

Several options crossed my mind, but I felt the most immediate way to demonstrate concern was to kick off a scheme that would get 10,000 children signed onto the NHIS”, Becca said.

Beyonce’s Makeup Artiste @ Exopa Graduation

THOMAS DYE, an American celebrity make-up artist who has worked with a lot of American superstars including Beyonce Knowles, this weekend made a stop at this year’s edition of the Exopa mass graduation event held at the Exopa Burge last Saturday.

He was one of the major celebrities who graced the event which was patronized by a lot of models.

Thomas Dye, BEATWAVES gathered, was in town to do a photo shoot in Dodowa.

His presence at the Exopa graduation ceremony was to observe the trend of modeling in Ghana and get some models for his shoot.

Dumelo Bombarded With Nollywood Scripts

 

John Dumelo with Nigeria actress Omotola

FOLLOWING POSITIVE reports that he is in high demand in Nigeria’s Nollywood, tall, curled-haired Ghanaian actor John Dumelo has said he does not jump onto just any movie set in the country.

 

Speaking to BEATWAVES, John said he accepts and rejects scripts based on different factors.

“The fact that there so many scripts coming doesn’t mean I should do all the jobs. There were some scripts that I rejected.

You know, because I have to look at the storyline, who is directing, and some important things before I start shooting the movies. Yes I was rejecting a lot of scripts, but I was doing a lot of movies as well”, he said.

According to John, his decision was also due to time constraint. “The schedule is so tight that I can’t make time.

Kunta Kinte is alive

Bradez

False rumours swept the internet from Ghana Musiconline.com that Kunta Kinte has passed away, little more after some weeks that Kunta Kinte made his first public appearance at the Miss Maliaka 2009.

Ghana Music.com can now also exclusively reveal that he’s not dead and we have spoken to artistes close to Kunta who were very much surprised at Ghana Musiconline.com’s article which have been taken off their website (www.ghanamusiconline.com) today after heavy lashing they recieved from fans of Da Bradez .

Tinchy Robbed of Jewellery worth over $20,000

 

Tinchy Stryder

Ghanaian/British rapper Tinchy Stryder was robbed of £10,000 ($20,000) worth of jewellery on Monday, 16th November, 2009. The ‘Number 1’ hitmaker was reportedly confronted by two men in a nightclub car park in Essex, near London, at around 1.45am in the morning.

Jay-Z refused to be photographed with the Victoria’s Secret models

 

Jay Z

The New York Post’s Page Six reported that Jay-Z refused to be photographed with the Victoria’s Secret models at Thursday’s fashion show and after party for fear of upsetting his wife, Beyoncé.

 

The rapper would not walk the red carpet or pose with the models, which included Alessandra Ambrosio, Selita Ebanks, Chanel Iman, Miranda Kerr and Heidi Klum.

“Victoria’s Secret begged, but Jay-Z refused . . . he explained it was out of respect for Beyoncé,” a source told the column.

50 Cent’s Condom Idea

 

50 Cent

Rapper 50 Cent says he was forced to scrap plans for a new safe sex campaign after his design for an innovative new condom failed to meet his scientific specifications.

 

The artist was looking to market his own brand of contraception that would enhance users’ sexual pleasure by adding chemicals to the condom to boost men’s performance – but his idea failed because scientists couldn’t come up with a viable prototype.

50 Cent wanted to use the new condom to launch a new safe sex initiative that would rival the current Wrap It Up ad campaign, which he feels is no longer having the same impact on kids.

Jackson Estate Sued By Electronics Company

 

Micheal Jackson

Another new creditor’s claim has been filed against the estate of Michael Jackson, this time by the company who installed his TV system at Neverland Ranch, reports TMZ.com.

 

According to the claim filed Thursday, a company called Video & Audio Center (VAC) installed electronic audio and video equipment at Neverland in late 2003 and early 2004.

Oprah Releases New Series

 

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films and HBO are teaming for a sexually charged hourlong series about a woman who leaves her seemingly perfect marriage and children in Santa Monica for the underbelly of L.A., where she indulges her secret fantasies and desires.

 

The pilot is reportedly a high priority at HBO. The idea was pitched by Harpo Films president Kate Forte, who brought it to HBO president Sue Naegle for her consideration, reports Variety.

“It is unsentimental and pretty shocking, and there is something complicated and destructive driving her,” Forte said. “It is literally a day at the pool, where she gets up, in sarong and flip-flops, and walks out of her life, leaving everyone behind so abruptly that her husband and kids initially think she’s been kidnapped or murdered.”

The pilot is being written by Erin Cressida Wilson, best known for penning the 2002 indie picture “Secretary,” which starred James Spader and Maggie Gyllenhaal in the story of a boss-secretary relationship that veers into S&M.

Robin Thicke Thinking of baby names

 

Paula Patton and Robin Thicke

Father-to-be Robin Thicke says he and his actress wife Paula Patton have already picked out names for their first child, which is due in May.

 

“We like Julian if it’s a boy and Isabella if it’s a girl,” he told People.com Saturday while hosting at The Bank nightclub in Las Vegas.

Thicke is in promotion mode for his new album “Sex Therapy,” due Dec. 15. But his thoughts remain fixed on his wife and her well being, he said.

“My wife is good. I’m just trying to make her as comfortable as possible and hopefully nature will take care of the rest and give us a healthy baby,” he said.

Caroline Sampson wins award at SICA 2009

 

Caroline Sampson

Caroline ‘The Boss Lady’ Sampson, host of Citi FM’s ‘Room 973’ has won the 2009 Stars Integration of Culture of Africa (SICA) Award for presenter held recently in Benin. SICA is a cultural festival held annually in Benin to bring Africans together to display their various cultures through trade, fashion, music etc. It’s a one week festival that started on the 17th November and ended on the 21st November in the city of Cotonou. 15 countries participated this year and Ghana won the Best Presenter Award.

Radio/TV presenter, actress and model, Caroline Sampson and highlife singer King David represented Ghana and competed for the two top awards as it is done each year; The Best Presenter and The Best Artiste awards respectively. Ghana won the best presenter award while Burundi took home the best artiste.

Film Producers Ready For Movie Awards

Augestine Abbey

THE FILM Producers Association of Ghana (FIPAG) has signed a memorandum of understanding with an event management firm, ITEM 3 HOUSE; to organize a mega award ceremony dubbed Ghollygold for Ghana’s transforming movie industry next year.

The award ceremony was supposed to have been organized this year, but was put on the hold due to a delay in getting all stakeholders to come aboard.

Wutah Performs In Nigeria

 

Wutah

THE SENSATIONAL hip life and reggae duo, Wutah last weekend became the toast of thousands of Nigerian music fans when the duo put up a splendid performance during the finale of the MISS ECOWAS beauty pageant held in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

 

Wutah mounted the stage to perform alongside seasoned Jamaica reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff and Ivorian reggae king, Alpha Brondy.

Wutah happened to be the only Ghanaian artistes to join other internationally recognized music super stars to perform for over five thousand audience.

Bollywood, Nollywood To Collaborate

 

Ini Edo

IT SEEMS Bollywood is smelling money in Nigeria. After wooing African audiences for decades, the Hindi commercial film industry is setting a date with the Nigerian film industry, commonly referred to as Nollywood,  at the ION International Film Festival in December, reports Indo-Asian News Service (IANS).

 

The festival will be attended by Madhu Mantena, producer of ‘Ghajini’, and Nandana Sen, an actor and the daughter of Nobel laureate Amartya Sen.

Accra to enjoy Hiphop Nation

HIP HOP Nation, a package of diverse performances involving music, dance, theatre and poetry, will take place at the Alliance Française in Accra on Saturday November 21, 2009.

The programme forms part of a series of shows organized by MI Prime Entertainment under the banner of Bless the Mic, an arts promotions outfit which has over the years been showcasing the artistic creations of young artistes.

More models for Exopa

THE EXOPA Modelling Agency will this Saturday hold this year’s edition of its mass graduation ceremony for over 120 persons who underwent training at the Exopa Burge training institute.

The school after every six weeks of training holds mini graduation ceremonies for students.

After four sessions of mini graduation ceremonies, a mass graduation is held where all graduates come together for a bigger celebration.