Tag: TV

‘Family Matters’ star welcomes baby boy

Jaimee Foxworth, former child star of TV series, “Family Matters,” delivered a 6 lbs., 11 oz. baby boy Friday. Foxworth and her boyfriend Michael Shaw welcomed their son Michael Douglas Shaw Jr., who was 10 days overdue, reports People.

After being written off the popular show, Foxworth,29, became a porn star and struggled with drug addiction. She recently starred in the VH1 reality series, “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew.”

“This is the best day of my life,” Foxworth said. “I am so excited to be a mother and I also look forward to getting back to work.” 

She will appear in an episode of the TV One reality series, “Life After,” which will air in August.

Dr. Dre premieres ‘Detox’ in new ad

Dr. Dre introduces some of the music from his long awaited “Detox” album in a new Dr. Pepper commercial, which begins airing Monday, June 1.

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Wanda Sykes is a new mom

On April 27, comedian Wanda Sykes welcomed twin babies, reports People.  Her wife, Alex gave birth to daughter Olivia Lou weighed (6 lbs., 7 oz. and 19-inches long)  and son Lucas Claude (7 lbs., 9 oz., and 20-inches long).

The couple were married last October.  Sykes currently stars in the CBS comedy, “The New Adventures of Old Christine.”

Prince says no to Guitar Hero

Prince said recently on the PBS series, “Tavis Smiley,” that he turned down a million-dollar deal with the makers of the popular video game,”Guitar Hero,” to feature his music.

“I just think that it is more important that kids learn how to actually play guitar,” Prince said about his decision.

Prince also discussed how music helped him during his childhood.

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BET and VH1 to launch new network

The VH1 Soul and BETJ cable networks will use its resources to create the Centric network in October, reports Billboard.  The new network will compete with Comcast/Radio One-owned TV One in targeting the 25-to 54-year-old African-American audience, while reaching out to other multicultural viewers

VH1 Soul and BETJ will continue as individual networks.  Centric will offer original programming such as “Monica: Still Standing,” a reality show starring R&B singer Monica.  Comedian Mo’Nique will also have her own nightly talk and variety show.  The “Soul Train Music Awards” will also be reinstated.

Mike Tyson is a reluctant reality series junkie

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Mike Tyson said his girlfriend has turned him into a reluctant reality series junkie.  He frequently watches “For the Love of Ray J,” “Candy Girls,” “Tough Love,” and all the “Real Housewives” series.

“She got me watching “Dancing with the Stars” and said, ‘You should be on “Dancing With the Stars,” ‘ ” Tyson told MTV News. The boxer, who is the subject of the new documentary “Tyson” (in theaters Friday), was not exactly receptive to the idea. “I’m living with this woman, and I’m saying, ‘Are you sick?’ ”

Despite his girlfriend’s best efforts, Tyson said he has no plans to star in his own reality show.

“She said, ‘Hon, listen. I know some people, and I think it would be a good idea if you’re a producer and you control everything that happened and you have your own reality show,’ ” Tyson recalled. “I said, ‘Are you crazy?’ “

Fantasia to star in reality series

American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino will star in her own VH1 reality series.  Premiering in 2010, the show will follow the North Carolina native’s life as a singer and a young single mother.

“Fantasia’s life has been an open book, but at 24 years old, her story has just begun,” said executive producer Randy Barbato to the Hollywood Reporter. “We look forward to smashing expectations and revealing the fresh, funny and unexpected side of this one-of-a-kind country girl and superstar.”

The nine-time Grammy nominee’s autobiography, “Life is Not a Fairy Tale,” was made into a Lifetime movie, in which she played herself.

Impeached Illinois Gov. to star in reality series

Impeached Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich may star in the NBC reality series, “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here.”  Premiering June 1, the show will feature 10 celebrities facing challenges as they adjust to living in the Costa Rican jungle for four weeks.  The contestants of the live series will also raise money for their favorite charities.

A federal judge must first approve the former governor, who faces corruption charges, leaving the country.

“Everybody Hates Chris” is over

The CW series, “Everybody Hates Chris” was not picked up by the network for a fifth season.  The show’s creator Chris Rock is planning the series finale on May 5th to mirror his real life.  Rock quit high school in the 10th grade to pursue a career in comedy.

16-year-old Tyler James Williams, who plays Chris on the show, told TV Guide that the character will complete a high-school equivalency test. “An envelope arrives,” Williams said. “But before we find out the results, we fade to black. If it ends here, we ended it the right way.”

“It might not be a bad way to go,” Rock agrees.

‘Kumar’ goes to the White House

Kal Penn, who starred as Kumar in the movie, “Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle,” is now part of the Obama administration.  Penn most recently had a recurring role on the FOX series, “House.”  There is no start date yet for his new job as associate director in the Office of Public Liaison.  Penn will connect President Obama with the Asian-American and Pacific-Islander communities plus the arts & entertainment groups.