Entertainment Spotlight | BET.com http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight We don't gossip. We just serve the hottest dish on all your favorite actors and artists. Stay on it. Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Evelyn Lozada Says She Doesn’t Talk to Ex-Hubby Chad Johnson http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/2013/05/24/evelyn-lozada-says-she-doesn%e2%80%99t-talk-to-ex-hubby-chad-johnson/ http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/2013/05/24/evelyn-lozada-says-she-doesn%e2%80%99t-talk-to-ex-hubby-chad-johnson/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:12 +0000 mreeves http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/?p=17018

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If you thought or heard that Evelyn Lozada has kept in contact with her ex-husband Chad Johnson, think again. She hasn’t, and she let’s us know no words have been exchanged between them

After arriving to LAX, she was asked by reporters from TMZ if she still speaks to the ex-football player, to which she said: “Nope, we don’t talk… at all.” If you recall, Evelyn dropped her ex-hubby quick-fast after he assaulted her, head-butting her not long after the two were married last year. While Ms. Lozada has spent the last year getting her life together, even appearing on the debut of the life coaching show Iyanla, Fix My Life, Chad has been hanging with the homeless and the law.

In April, he treated a homeless man named Porkchop to drinks, new clothes and a weekend of club-hopping. And this week, Chad was arrested for violating probation he received for the Lozada assault.

But one positive aspect of their relationship  Lozada does maintain… She wishes Chad nothing but the best. The best of what? She never says.

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Halle Berry Turned Ray J Down http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/2013/05/22/halle-berry-turned-ray-j-down-for-a-date/ http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/2013/05/22/halle-berry-turned-ray-j-down-for-a-date/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 12:57:38 +0000 mreeves http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/?p=17012

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Ray J, while known as a singer and a reality star, is also know as a celebrity ladies man. But there’s one celebrity heart he couldn’t capture: Halle Berry’s.

Appearing on the Wendy Williams Show, Brandy’s younger brother discussed the usual topic: Kim Kardashian. Specifically, he was asked about the famous sex tape the two made and whether he owned a copy to which the former For The Love of Ray J star said he didn’t. Then the topic turned to dating celebrities, which Ray says he is done with because: “It’s too much.”

Things got interesting, though, when Wendy inquired if he’d ever been turned down by a celebrity, and he said yeah: Halle Berry. “She probably doesn’t even remember because I was asking her questions on the red carpet,” he said. “This was maybe three, four years ago. I walked up to her and I just was like, ‘You’re so pretty, I just interviewed you, I’d love to take you out on a date’. All she did was go, ‘Ahh.’”

Had Halle said yes, would the world have been blessed with a Ray/Halle sex tape instead of one with Kim K? We’ll never know… because Ms. Berry was smart enough to just say no.

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Khloe Kardashian Tired of the Kim K Pregnancy Bashing http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/2013/05/21/khloe-kardashian-tired-of-the-kim-k-pregnancy-bashing/ http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/2013/05/21/khloe-kardashian-tired-of-the-kim-k-pregnancy-bashing/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 14:00:34 +0000 mreeves http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/?p=17004

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It appears that family ties are way stronger than paparazzi razzing. Khloe Kardashian has come into defense of sister Kim Kardashian against her pregnancy weight gain attacks in the media. Khloe wrote a letter putting all gossip pages on blast and Kim helped to spread the word by posting the note on her blog.

“I find it disturbing that society loves to critique a woman’s shape no matter how beautiful or happy she may be within herself,” Khloe writes. She continued that anyone who dares to “criticize a woman who is growing another life inside of her is true scum in my eyes.”

Khloe wrote that Kim’s pregnancy should be the, “most memorable and beautiful” time of her sister’s life.  She added, “I would hurt for her for years if all she remembers is the pain and emotional abuse she has received from so many vicious people.” Khloe also warned Kim K critics to, “stop being so careless with your words.”

Khloe’s final sentiments in the letter were loving words of support to her sister Kim. “…You may be one of the strongest people I know… I commend you for not putting your head down and going into hiding like so many people would,” Khloe writes. She finished, “I wish you could see how you have this pregnant glow and you sparkle everyday! I couldn’t be prouder to be your sister!!!”

Now, do the Kim K naysayers have  any questions?

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OJ Simpson Plans College Speaking Tour If Conviction Overturned http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/2013/05/20/oj-simpson-plans-college-speaking-tour-if-conviction-overturned/ http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/2013/05/20/oj-simpson-plans-college-speaking-tour-if-conviction-overturned/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 14:00:46 +0000 mreeves http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/?p=16994

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OJ Simpson isn’t out of jail yet. But if his conviction gets overturned he’s reportedly planning for his next chapter in life … on the college speaking tour circuit.

Simpson took the stand last week in an attempt to get a new trial for his 2007 armed robbery case. He’s currently serving a 33-year-sentence for the crime. If he gets a new trial, and his conviction is overturned, Simpson will spend less time behind bars. According to the New York Post, Simpson said that he has plans to go on a nationwide college tour to make money speaking about the Nicole Brown murder case.

“I’m excited,” OJ supposedly told a source. “I mean, they teach the ‘Trial of the Century’ in school, so who better to talk about it than me?”  OJ should just worry about getting a retrial. Don’t move too fast!

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Naomi Campbell’s Ex-Beau Dating Naomi Look-a-Like and J.Lo Says She’d Like to Marry Again http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/2013/05/17/naomi-campbell%e2%80%99s-ex-beau-dating-naomi-look-a-like-and-j-lo-says-she%e2%80%99d-like-to-marry-again/ http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/2013/05/17/naomi-campbell%e2%80%99s-ex-beau-dating-naomi-look-a-like-and-j-lo-says-she%e2%80%99d-like-to-marry-again/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 14:40:04 +0000 mreeves http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/?p=16988

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In celeb relationship news, Jennifer Lopez says that she would be willing to give marriage another shot while Naomi Campbell’s former beau has rebounded after their breakup… with a model that bore a striking resemblance to Naomi.

Recent reports have speculated that Campbell and her billionaire boyfriend, Vladimir Doronin, have parted ways after a 5-year relationship. And, from the looks of it, he has moved on. Doronin was spotted relaxing around on a yacht off the shores of Miami with a model named Georgie Badiel who could easily be mistaken for the businessman’s ex super model girlfriend… Whether or not he’s with Badiel, at least he’s consistent.

And speaking of being consistent, J.Lo sat down with a reporter on the set of her new video “Live it Up” where the conversation immediately went to topic of her beau Casper Smart. After explaining how he compliments her work, artistically (Smart is apart of her music team), Lopez was asked if she would marry again.

“Probably,” she responded. “… I like [being married.]” Could she and Smart be making plans? We’ll keep you posted.

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Tamar Braxton Denies Having Plastic Surgery http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/2013/05/16/tamar-braxton-denies-having-plastic-surgery/ http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/2013/05/16/tamar-braxton-denies-having-plastic-surgery/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 06:20:29 +0000 mreeves http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/?p=16982

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Tamar Braxton has admitted to having her nose done. But to rumors she’s had plastic surgery — Botox, fillers, and skin lighters — the Braxton sister says no, she has not touched her face.

In an interview with Ebony.com, Tamar discussed abusive relationships she’s been in and her struggle with the skin condition Vitiligo. The topic of her battle with the pigmentation disorder easily segued into a talk about accusations Tamar was put her face under the knife.

“I don’t have plastic surgery. I never had plastic surgery,” she stated emphatically. “I had a nose procedure done because I had to. I had no cartilage in my nose… I have no plastic in my nose. [But] when I shared that with the world, now I have Botox, and different kind of fillers. Now I touch my face, which I never touch my face… Everything is real on me.”

Everything, Tamar? After Michael Jackson went on record as saying he only had two nose jobs, its hard to believe celebs’s confessions about face they had done. But what are we to do. If that’s what you want fans to know, it’s what you want. You’re still beautiful.

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Zoe Saldana Talks Lesbian Future? http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/2013/05/13/zoe-saldana-talks-lesbian-future/ http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/2013/05/13/zoe-saldana-talks-lesbian-future/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 14:00:20 +0000 mreeves http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/?p=16956

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Zoe Saldana is one actress who knows how to gets plenty of ink. Her movie choices get people talking before they’re made. The Star Trek star was put in a hailstorm of Internet buzz since it was announced that she would play the lead in the controversial casting choice of Nina Simone in an upcoming biopic.

But her personal life hasn’t been anything to nod off at either. Saldana, who has been romantically linked with A-list actors Bradley Cooper and Chris Pine, shared some insight into her personal preferences for love during a recent interview for Allure.

After telling the magazine that she’s “been there, done that and got the T-shirt,” regarding dating actors, Saldana dropped this bomb about her sexuality, “ [I might] end up with a woman raising my children…” she told Allure. “ That’s how androgynous I am.”

By the way, the gorgeous beauty was also tastefully stark naked in the Allure spread and graces the magazine’s cover. She joins the sisterhood ranks of Gabrielle Union, Jill Scott, Taraji P. Henson and others who’ve taken it all off for the women’s beauty magazine. Go Zoe!

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Dennis Rodman to Spend 52nd Birthday at Strip Club http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/2013/05/10/dennis-rodman-to-spend-52nd-birthday-at-strip-club/ http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/2013/05/10/dennis-rodman-to-spend-52nd-birthday-at-strip-club/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 14:00:12 +0000 smundhra http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/?p=16947


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North Korea isn’t the only place where Dennis Rodman gets the A-list treatment. New York strip club Cheetah’s is helping the basketball player-turned-diplomat ring in his 52nd birthday by throwing him a wild party. According to Page Six, the bash is scheduled for May 20 and owners of the club are planning a giant cake served by topless dancers and handing out lace thongs that read “Make Love Not War.”

But that’s not the real gift from Cheetah’s to Rodman: the club will name its infamous V.I.P. room after the birthday boy. The exclusive quarters were previously named after Charlie Sheen, but the Anger Management star threatened to sue the club for millions, alleging that the venue would hurt his reputation.

Rodman, however, doesn’t seem too concerned about that problem.

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Khloe Kardashian Doesn’t Have an Infertility Problem http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/2013/05/09/khloe-kardashian-doesn%e2%80%99t-have-an-infertility-problem/ http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/2013/05/09/khloe-kardashian-doesn%e2%80%99t-have-an-infertility-problem/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 13:30:45 +0000 mreeves http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/?p=16934

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Khloe Kardashian and basketball star Lamar Odom have been trying to have a baby for nearly four years and have been unsuccessful. But Khloe insists it’s not because she has infertility issues. The 28-year old blames her hormones and says the timing has been off for the couple.

Kardashian opened up about the sensitive subject in the June 2013 issue of Redbook.

“I do think my difficulty getting pregnant has helped a lot of women,” Khloe tells the magazine. “Do I wish people would quit asking me about it 24/7? Yes, but I don’t regret it.”

Khloe began her baby-making journey in 2008 soon after she and Odom wed. But today she admits that while she wants to be a mom, she isn’t the baby-desperate Kardashian sister that the media’s made her out to be.

“I was 26 when that started, and I admit, I didn’t know a lot about my body. It was hard for me to understand what was happening because my mom had six kids, and Kourtney got pregnant quickly,” says Khloe. “People assume I’m desperate for a baby. And yes, I would love to have a baby. But I’m 28, and I’ve been married three and a half years. I love my life, but it doesn’t feel incomplete right now.”

Her problem? Khloe discovered she has a hormone imbalance that she just recently figured out how to stabilize.

“I was taking hormone shots to stabilize them, and you have to take those shots consistently and they have to be done by a doctor — you can do them yourself, but I couldn’t,” says Khloe. As to why she was unsuccessful in the past, she added, “It’s a commitment and I don’t mind doing it, but the timing was just off.”

Only time will tell if there will be another Kardashian baby in the family’s near future.

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Brandi Glanville on NeNe Leakes: “She Takes Responsibility for Everyone’s Success” http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/2013/05/07/brandi-glanville-on-nene-leakes-%e2%80%9cshe-takes-responsibility-for-everyone%e2%80%99s-success%e2%80%9d/ http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/2013/05/07/brandi-glanville-on-nene-leakes-%e2%80%9cshe-takes-responsibility-for-everyone%e2%80%99s-success%e2%80%9d/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 14:00:53 +0000 mreeves http://blogs.bet.com/celebrities/entertainment-spotlight/?p=16923

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A mini-war of words has broken out among the Real Housewives, specifically between Real Housewives of Atlanta’s NeNe Leakes and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Brandi Glanville.

It all began when NeNe called Brandi a “train wreck” and mocked her because she said Brandi, “thinks she’s a gangsta” when Leakes appeared on Andy Cohen’s live gabfest, Watch What Happens Live. But it didn’t end there. Glanville picked up the verbal baton and ran with it all the way to the press.

“It doesn’t affect me. She doesn’t even know me…” Glanville told Radaronline.com. “…Get to know me first. Then she can say what she wants about me…” She continued, “…And I am gangsta! Why can’t I be gangsta? Because I’m white skinny and tall?!”

Leakes also reportedly said about Glanville, “ She’s just off the chain, she’s off the hook [with] a lot of things that she has to say, just so talkative.”

Glanville admits to being tipsy the last time she saw NeNe at the Bravo Upfonts in April at 2am. Brandi says there was lots of trash talking but they both were having a good time.  She told Radaronline.com, “I was totally tipsy… we were all just having fun,” Glanville added. “So I said I was gangsta. It’s NeNe… I could care less. I don’t know her.”

But Brandi confessed that watching NeNe ream her on TV has since given her pause on her true feelings about the Housewives franchise highest paying star. “As I was watching the show last night I felt like she was drinking her own Kool-Aid a little too much,” says Glanville about NeNe, whom she thinks could use an ego check. “I do think she was trying to take responsibility for everyone’s success a bit…everyone on the show brings something different and they’re all important roles.”

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