ACTOR CHARLIE SHEEN CONFIRMS HE IS HIV POSITIVE!

Actor Charlie Sheen admits he has known that he is HIV positive for four years.

This morning Charlie Sheen sat down with Matt Lauer on the Today Show and revealed his HIV status and admits he was being blackmailed by several people including a prostitute who took pictures of his viral load medicine and threatened to expose him.

The National Enquirer was the first to report that Sheen is HIV positive, a story they have worked on for 18 months, and two hours after they released their story People confirmed the news with crisis manager Howard Bragman.

I have paid those people. Not that many, but enough,' he said.
'I don’t want to guess wrong, but enough to bring into the millions. What people forget: that’s money they’re taking from my children; I’ve got five kids and a granddaughter. 

'For some reason I trusted them, they were deep in my inner circle. I thought they could be helpful and instead, my trust turned to their treason.'
When asked if he was still paying anyone for their silence, Sheen said; 'Not after today I'm not.'
He then said; 'I think I release myself from this prison today.' 

Sheen had reportedly spent $5million to keep the news that he had HIV 'silent,' but despite this it has now become an 'open secret' to many in Hollywood. He also said it was 'impossible' that he had transmitted the virus to anyone else. 

Charlie insists he was open about his status to his partners and admits having unprotected sex with at least two people who were fully aware of his illness and that both of them were under the care of his doctor.

Charlie Sheen's doctor also sat down with Matt Lauer and explained that Charlie does not have AIDs and undetectable viral loads which makes it extremely rare to transmit the disease during safe sex.

THE WIZ LIVE! PROMO, FEAT. QUEEN LATIFAH, COMMON, NEYO, DAVID ALAN GRIER, MARY J BLIGE & MORE

Here is the latest WIZ LIVE! promo teaser featuring Queen Latifah as The Wiz.

THE WIZ LIVE! airs on Thursday, December 3rd on NBC. The latest promo teaser also features David Alan Grier, Ne-Yo and Common.

MOGUL STATUS: RIHANNA LAUNCHES BEAUTY AND PHOTO AGENCIES

Rihanna is expanding her empire one company at a time. The pop superstar has launched a beauty and stylist agency called Fr8me.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Los Angeles-based agency will assist artists in booking commercials, editorial shoots, ad campaigns, and red-carpet gigs.

“Hair, makeup and styling play an important role in creativity,” says Rihanna. “I am very involved with that part of my process, so this agency was an organic thing for me to do.”

The roster of talent includes Rihanna’s makeup artist Mylah Morales, wardrobe stylist Jason Bolden (Taraji P. Henson), hairstylist Patricia Morales (Fergie), and Marcia Hamilton (Jada Pinkett Smith and the Smith family).

“We are lucky enough to have some of the best artists at Fr8me,” says Rihanna, “but I also have a soft spot for finding new talent with extraordinary skills!”

Managing partner Benoit Demouy adds, “Our goal is to have a stellar reputation. The industry’s changed so much—rates have gone down, and clients just grab images off social media, trying to bypass paying artists. But we’re concerned with social media, too—we’ll take a makeup artist with 500,000 followers over someone else.”

In addition to Fr8me, Rihanna has opened a photo agency called A Dog Ate My Homework, which represents photographers Erik Asla and Deborah Anderson.

SNEAK PEEK VIVICA A. FOX ON EMPIRE AS COOKE SISTER

First look at Vivica A. Fox as she appears on next week’s episode of Empire. As previously reported, Vivica has been booked for a multi-episode arc playing the role of Candace, Cookie’s estranged sister. Word around the water cooler is that Candace and Lucious knew each other intimately back in the day (but you ain’t heard that from me).

Vivica is set to appear in two episodes before Empire goes on hiatus. My Bad Parts airs November 18th and Sinned Against airs the week after that. I’m hoping Fox makes previews available to bloggers, because I am beyond excited to see Taraji P. Henson, Vivica Fox and Tasha Smith all on my screen at the same DAMN time.

You can check out overviews of each episode below:
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My Bad Parts: Battle lines are drawn when Lucious attempts to assert his power by releasing a rap by Freda challenging Hakeem as his heir. Meanwhile, Cookie’s estranged sister Candace pays her a special visit. Jamal is in the midst of working on a special endorsement deal, while Anika receives some life-changing news. *cough* pregnant *cough*

Sinned Against: Cookie and Candace team up with a former prison inmate (Rosie O’Donnell) in an attempt to rescue their sister Carol. Back at Empire, Jamal and singer Skye Summers (Alicia Keys) begin collaborating, and soon discover they share an even deeper bond than music. Meanwhile. Laz (Adam Rodriguez) has fallen in love with Cookie, but things start to get a bit complicated when Cookie finds out who he really is.

This will all be so interesting.....to be continued!

NEW MUSIC: ERYKAH BADU – PHONE DOWN

Betta call Tyrone....this is a certified banger! Fresh off hosting the Soul Train Awards, Erykah Badu is gearing up to release her mixtape But You Cain’t Use My Phone. Following her remix to Drake’s “Hotline Bling,” she debuts another song called “Phone Down,” which finds her convincing her man that she can make him cut loose from technology.

“PHONE DOWN…official leak this ones for Aubrey… from forthcoming MIXTAPE : BUT YOU CAINT USE MY PHONE,” she wrote.

But You Cain’t Use My Phone drops Thanksgiving weekend, and you can watch her in action at the Soul Train Awards on Nov. 29 at 8 p.m.

NEW MUSIC: DR. DRE FEAT. MARSHA AMBROSIUS – ‘NAKED’

Dr. Dre dropped his final album Compton in August, but he’s not done releasing music. During Saturday’s edition of his “Pharmacy” radio show on Beats 1, the Apple Music executive reached into the vault and liberated a never-before-heard cut called “Naked” (via HHNM). 

Dedicated to the “exotic dancers,” the strip club slapper features Dre’s boisterous production, with vocals from Marsha Ambrosius and Sly Pyper.

Unlock Dre’s unreleased banger below.

54 YEAR OLD EDDIE MURPHY ABOUT TO BE A DAD FOR THE 9TH TIME

EXCLUSIVE: It's baby No. 9 for Eddie Murphy - girlfriend Paige Butcher is pregnant with their child and 'he couldn't be happier'

Oscar-nominated actor Eddie Murphy, 54, and his girlfriend, Paige Butcher, 36, will welcome a newborn in May 2016. Murphy met the Australian beauty in 2012

This will be the comedian's ninth child, his first with Australian-born model Butcher
Murphy fathered five children ranging in ages 13 to 26 with his ex-wife Nicole Murphy
Star also had three children outside of the marriage - one with former Spice Girl Mel B.

Congratulations on your child support payment, bundle of joy!

SPIKE LEE RELEASE CHIRAQ MOVIE TRAILER: STARING ERR-BODY!! JENNIFER HUDSON, ANGELA BASSETT, WESLEY SNIPES & MORE

The official trailer for Spike Lee’s highly controversial film, Chi-Raq, has been released. Written by Lee and Kevin Willmott, the film is set in Chicago and is described as a satire and to have as a subject gang violence prevalent in some neighborhoods on the city’s south side, particularly, Englewood. 

The film is based on Lysistrata, a Greek comedy by Aristophanes.he film’s title, a portmanteau of “Chicago” and “Iraq,”, has caused some controversy. Members of the City council and city residents have requested that Lee change the name of the film, going as far as to threaten the tax credits that the film maker will receive from the city.

The film stars Nick Cannon, Wesley Snipes, Teyonah Parris, Jennifer Hudson, Steve Harris, Harry Lennix, D. B. Sweeney, Angela Bassett, John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson.

CHI-RAQ Trailer from 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks on Vimeo.

The film will be released December 4th.

CELEBS HALLOWEEN COSTUMES 2015: HEDI KLUM, J-LO, BEYONCE, GWEN STEFANI,RIHANNA, MARIAH & MORE

Halloween 2015 is officially over, so who did Halloween better?

J-Lo and her boy toy being spooked out!

Beyonce, Blue and Jay-z "Coming to America theme costumes"

Rihanna and her crew

Usher

 Jessica Simpson as Christey Brinkley and her husband as Chevy Chase "National Lampoon Vacation"

Hedi Klum as Jessica Rabbit .."she nailed it! and  Model GiGi Hadid Grease inspired outfit

Ashanti and Diddy

Kelly Rowland

Eudoxie and Ludacris

Racy: Kylie Jenner opted for a super sexual outfit for Halloween, dressing up as Xena warrior Princess.

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz

Fergie and Josh Duhamel

Gwen Stefani & Blake Shelton

AND SHE'S BACK....NE NE LEAKES MAKES AN APPEARANCE ON THE RHOA SEASON 8

 

 Mrs. so nasty so rude...!! Could not turn down a check, Hunty!! The rumors were true — NeNe Leakes has officially returned to the Real Housewives of Atlanta. On Wednesday she posted a photo of her in what appears to be in a tropical destination with the caption

 

She also shared a group photo with the cast members Kim Fields and her husband, Sheree Whitfield and her ex-husband Bob Whitfield, Cynthia Bailey and her husband Peter Thomas, Phaedra Parks and Porsha Williams, at what we’re told is a Jamaican restaurant. She added the caption:

 

 Similarly to how Brandi Glanville will pop up on RHOBH next season, NeNe was apparently just brought in to stir up conflict with  the crew — since the ladies are currently filming their vacation in Jamaica and we have heard rumors the current storylines are boring.

As a bonus, it sounds like none of the women knew NeNe was showing up… so this surprise attack could totally be one for the Bravolebrity history books! LOL!!!

RIHANNA HAS A LANDED A NEW ROLE CAST IN SCI-FI FILM ‘VALERIAN’

Rihanna is coming back to the big screen. The singer has landed a role in the sci-fi film Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. Which is  base on an Comic Book Film Adaptation

Director Luc Besson made the announcement on his Instagram account. “RIHANNA is in VALERIAN!!!!! ….and she has a big part!! I’m Sooo excited!!!” he wrote.  

According to Variety, she joins a cast that includes Cara Delevingne (Paper Towns), Dane DeHaan (The Amazing Spider-Man 2), and Clive Owen (Closer). Production begins in France in January and the movie is set to hit theaters on July 21, 2017.

Many questions remain about Rihanna’s involvement with Valerian, given that there’s not an obvious role for her to play. She could end up portraying one of the heroes, villains, or perhaps even play a motion-capture character (like Andy Serkis and Lupita Nyong’o are doing in the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens). Perhaps Rihanna will lend her singing voice to the picture? l.


The big-budget film is based on Pierre Christin and Jean-Claude Mezieres’ graphic novel and takes place in the 28th century when humanity discovered time travel.  

Rihanna previously starred in 2012’s Battleship and lent her voice to the animated blockbuster Home.

NAILED IT OR NAH? ...MIKE TYSON SINGS DRAKE’S ‘HOTLINE BLING’

Drake’s “Hotline Bling” video has inspired a slew of remixes and hundreds of memes including one starring Mike Tyson. During his appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Monday, the boxing champ brought the meme to life. He grabbed the mic and proceeded to perform the No. 2 song in the country along with some dance moves of his own (watch out Drake).

“You uthed to call me on the thell phone,” sang Tyson in his lisp.

Watch his hilarious rendition below.

MAN EATER?...HALLE BERRY DIVORCING AGAIN!!

Give it up already! stop marrying if your just trying these man out for the sport of it.  Halle Berry is back on the market. The Oscar winner filed for divorce from her philandering husband, French actor Olivier Martinez. It was just a matter of time after rumors swirled last year that the couple, both 49, were living separate lives — and that Olivier was dating a French woman.

In their joint statement the couple said, 'It is with a heavy heart that we have come to the decision to divorce. We move forward with love and respect for one another and the shared focus for what is best for our son.'

 Halle and Olivier will share custody of their son, Maceo Martinez, 2. Halle has a 8-year-old daughter, Nahla Aubry, with former underwear model Gabriel Aubry.

According to gossip tabloid TMZ, Halle filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences and “personality differences.” The couple have a prenup so money is not an issue.

Things went downhill for Halle and Olivier after his temper erupted and he hit a photographer at LAX with Maceo’s baby carseat. The victim filed a 5 million dollar lawsuit against Martinez last week.

The incident was the breaking point for Halle .

JANELLE MONAE JOIN NAMOIE HARRIS IN HER FIRST MOVIE PRODUCED BY BRAD PITT IN ATLANTA

Janelle Monae has landed her first acting role.

According to published reports, the 29-year old Yoga singer will be joining the cast of Moonlight, a Brad Pitt produced film based on Terrell McCraney’s play In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue.

A24 is fully financing the film from Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment (12 Years a Slave). Adele Romanski is also producing.

Naomie Harris, Andre Holland and Marshala Ali have also been cast in the coming of age drama, which will be helmed by director Barry Jenkins and distributed by Fox Searchlight.

Moonlight reportedly focuses on Chinron, a young boy growing up in Miami at the height of the war on drugs. Along with societal pressures, Chinron must also navigate a deteriorating home life, as well as the dawning of his sexuality.

The film has already started shooting in Atlanta, Georgia, and A24 is planning a fall 2016 theatrical release. 

CIARA STAR STUDDED 30th BIRTHDAY BASH ! LA LA, KELLY ROWLAND, BEYONCE, RUSSELL WILSON & MORE

 Ciara celebrated her 30th birthday with a superhero-themed costume party hosted by her boyfriend Russell Wilson at the Warner Bros. lot in Los Angeles on Saturday. The birthday girl came as Catwoman—dressed in a black patent leather catsuit—and was joined by her boo, who was Batman. The crime-fighting couple pulled up in a Batmobile.

Beyoncé also came out to support CiCi, dressed as “X-Men” superhero Storm, complete with white hair, contacts, and a white cape. She posed with comedian Jeff Dye, who wrote, “I met Beyoncé tonight and she couldn’t have been more sweet. And shares my love of costumes.”

Ciara was also joined by BFF LaLa Anthony, Kelly Rowland, and Serena Williams, and shared a kiss with Wilson as guests sang “Happy Birthday.”