As “The Fashion Show” gears up for its second season, Bravo has made some personnel changes. Model Iman will replace Kelly Rowland as co-host alongside fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi.
“I am so excited to be joining the Bravo team and to be working again with Isaac Mizrahi, my close friend of many, many years,” Iman said. “I am also looking forward to all of the behind-the-scenes excitement and drama that is generated through the creative process of these undiscovered fashion designers. This will certainly be a show any follower of fashion will want to see.”
Mary J. Blige to star in Nina Simone movie
Mary J. Blige is set to play “The High Priestess of Soul.” The singer will portray jazz legend Nina Simone who is known for songs like “My Baby Just Cares for Me” and “I Put a Spell on You.”
The film, “Nina” will focus on Simone’s relationship later in life with her assistant Clifton Henderson, played by David Oyelowo (“The Last King of Scotland”), reports Variety. The $10 million movie will begin filming in France in September.
Nas says it’s hell trying to see his son
In a Vibe interview, Nas said “it’s hell” trying to see his son Knight, whose mother is singer Kelis. See what the rapper has to say about the domestic issue below.
Nurse that snaps photos featured in Jet magazine
Check out the article that I’ve written in the Money section of Jet magazine available on news stands now. Wendy Williams is featured on the cover. The article, Photo Finish, spotlights a nurse that started taking photos at church functions and now counts fast food chains among her corporate clients. Click here for the story.
Kanye West’s L.A. House for sale
Kanye West is putting his 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom Hollywood Hills home on the market for nearly $4 million. The rapper has been recording his fifth studio album in Hawaii. More pics of his home after the jump.
Will Smith to star in ‘Men in Black 3’
Will Smith is back to policing aliens. This time in 3D. Smith has signed on to reprise his role in “Men in Black 3,” which is set to be released May 25, 2012. Columbia Pictures is still in negotiations with Tommy Lee Jones, who plays Smith’s partner. The first two “Men in Black” movies earned more than one billion combined worldwide.
Toni Braxton and son support autism
Toni Braxton and seven-year-old son Diezel filmed a “We Volunteer” public service announcement Monday in New York City. They were supporting the Autism Speaks Foundation. Her son was diagnosed with autism at age three. Braxton also has an eight-year-old son named Denim.
Pharrell and Obama at the White House
Pharrell celebrated Cinco de Mayo Monday at the White House with President Barack Obama and actress Rosario Dawson. Pharrell posted these pics on his BBC blog.
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Video: Beyonce – ‘Why Don’t You Love Me’
Beyonce is a drinking, smoking housewife looking for love while dusting off her Grammys in her new video, “Why Don’t You Love Me.” The single was written by Beyonce , her sister Solange and her cousin Angie. It is a bonus track from the 2009 re-release of I Am… Sasha Fierce.
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Video: Sade – ‘Baby Father’
Sade released a video for her second single, “Baby Father” from her successful album Soldier of Love. Her 13-year-old daughter also sings on the track.
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