Teddy Pendergrass who became R & B’s reigning sex symbol in the 1970’s and 80’s with his forceful, masculine voice and passionate love ballads, later became an inspirational figure after suffering a devestating car accident that left him paralyzed, died Wednesday at age 59.   Teddy underwent colon cancer surgery 8 months ago and had a difficult recovery.  He will live on through his music.

Check out this live performance that will definitely make you sweat!

Nat King Cole became the first African American to headline his own network television show on NBC. It was entitled “The Nat King Cole Show“.  If you’re too young to remember or a little older and forgot, here’s a clip of history:

The oldest daughter of Eddie Murphy, Bria is all grown up and making her way onto the music scene!  No, she’s not singing, but she’s a video chic.  Bria is starring in the video “Spotlight” with Gucci Mane and Usher.  Alot of people think she looks like Rhianna and/or Keyshia Cole…judge for yourself.

Our girl MoNique is doing big things these days.  She has lost 50 pounds and she’s rockin’ a new late night talk show that kicks off tonight on BET 11pm ET/10c.  Here’s the Queen of Comedy giving us a heads up on what to expect:

Actor Patrick Swayze lost his battle with pancreatic cancer.  The actor known for his roles in “Dirty Dancing” and “Ghost” passed away Monday at the age of 57.

Goodbye Paula, Hello Ellen!

Remember the cute girl that played on L.L. Cool J’s Show “In the House“?  Maia Campbell is the daughter of the late author BeBe Moore Campbell.  She also played a role in the movie “Poetic Justice” and Tyrese’s music video “Sweet Lady”.  Well earlier this week, disturbing video of Maia showed up on You Tube and it displays her in a not so positive light.  She’s reportly battling mental illness and drug addiction.  It’s so sad to watch…Her mom wrote a book entitled “72 Hour Hold” which is said to be loosely based on her struggle with her daughter.  Here’s Maia in Tyrese’s video….

The Diva that’s known for her fabulous lace front wigs plans to go “au natural” in the hair department next month for the 5th season premiere of her daytime talk show “The Tyra Banks Show”.  Tyra says the new season of the CW show is dedicated to encouraging women everywhere to “own and rock what they’ve got and be proud”.  So ladies, mark your calendars–September 8th is officially NATURAL REAL HAIR DAY

CHECK OUT THIS DUET BETWEEN GERALD LEVERT AND PATTI LABELLE-