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-

It’s been confirmed that The King of Pop Micheal Jackson died today at the age of 50.  Micheal was taken to a L.A. hospital at around 12:30 L.A. time after suffering from cardiac arrest. He was preparing for his 50 date tour in London next month which ironically was called the “This Is It” tour.  It’s truly hard to believe this pop icon is gone.  We pray for Micheal’s family (especially his 3 young children) and his million of fans all over the world.  There will never be another like Micheal Jackson…rest in peace.

He’s famous for the way he bolstered Johnny Carson with a loud Heeeere’s Johnny on the Tonight Show for 30 years.  I remember him growing up as the host of “Star Search” helping expose talent like Sinbad, Destiny’s Child, Aaliyah, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears and a long list of others.

Mr. McMahon had bone cancer among other illnesses and recently battled a series of financial problems after breaking his neck two years ago.  I had the pleasure of meeting this legend many years ago and he was as nice as the man next door.  He will be missed. Ed McMahon was 86.

Ed McMahon and Andrea

The Man known as “The Purple One”, “His Royal Badness” and “The High Priest of Pop” will be 51 on Sunday (he hasn’t aged one bit!)  Check out Prince as he reflects on his life during an interview with Tavis Smiley.

There’s a long list of celebrities who have come out with their own clothing line, but this celebrity actually earned her degree to do it!  Cookie Johnson, the wife of sports legend and philanthropist Magic Johnson, has created her own denim line.   Cookie says she couldn’t find jeans to fit her body type and became frustrated (like many of us).  Cookie has a degree in Retailing of clothing and textiles from Michigan State University.   You like?? The CJ jeans debuted at Nordstrom for summer and will hit Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdales in September.

Happy Memorial Day!!  Tavis Smiley’s new documentary called “Stand” arrives in stores today.  The Stand documentary is a road trip featuring Smiley and his friends, including Dr. Cornel West, Dr. Micheal Eric Dyson and BeBe Winans, to name a few.  Here’s a sneak peek:

I announced today that Jamie Foxx is coming to the Milwaukee Theatre on July 30th .  It’s the “Intuiton Tour” and I’m looking forward to seeing this triple threat “in living color”.  Here’s one of my favorite roles that Jamie has played: