YOUR FIRST LOOK AT LIFETIME’S ‘WHITNEY’ BIPOIC DIRECTED BY ANGELA BASSETT

Let's hope this is better then that Aaliyah movie...Here is your first look at Lifetime’s upcoming Whitney Houston biopic, set to air January 17th.Lifetime announced yesterday their Whitney Houston biopic, 

Starring YaYa DeCosta as Whitney Houston, the film will focus on Whitney Houston's controversial marriage to Bobby Brown.

Unlike their widely panned Aaliayh biopic, Lifetime managed to secure music rights for some of Whitney Houston's greatest hits including, “The Greatest Love of All,” “I'm Every Woman” and “I Will Always Love You,” albeit re-recorded by Deborah Cox.

Simply titled “Whitney,” the film will deal with the singer’s tumultuous marriage to R&B singer Bobby Brown from 1992 to 2007.

Check it out below and let us know what you think.

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TIME NAMES BEYONCÉ AND NICKI MINAJ’S ‘FLAWLESS REMIX’ BEST SONG OF 2014..WHO ELSE MADE THE LIST?

Beyoncé and Nicki Minaj woke up on top. The divas’ epic remix to “Flawless” was named best song of 2014 by TIME.


The Hit-Boy-produced song, which appears on the Platinum Edition of Beyoncé’s self-titled album, was ranked No. 1 on the magazine’s annual list of the best in music and entertainment.

“In a year that saw a number of high-profile female pop collaborations, ‘Flawless’ never topped the charts like ‘Fancy,’ but what it lacked in radio domination it made up for with sheer star power,” wrote TIME.

Tinashe and ScHoolboy Q’s “2 On” (No. 5) and Future’s “Move That Dope” featuring Pusha T, Pharrell, and Casino (No. 3) also earned a spot on the top 10 list.

According to TIME, the best albums of the year were Azealia Banks’ Broke With Expensive Taste (No. 10), Lana Del Rey’s Ultraviolence (No. 6), Taylor Swift’s 1989 (No. 4), and FKA twigs’ LP1 (No. 1).

Some artists like Fergie (“L.A.LOVE”) and Iggy Azalea (“Black Widow”) weren’t as fortunate and saw their songs on the worst list.

See the rankings below.

Top 10 Best Songs of 2014

1. “Flawless Remix” – Beyoncé feat. Nicki Minaj
2. “Blank Space” – Taylor Swift
3. “Move That Dope” – Future feat. Pharrell Williams, Pusha T, and Casino
4. “Inside Out” – Spoon
5. “2 On” – Tinashe feat. ScHoolboy Q
6. “Red Eyes” – The War on Drugs
7. “Blockbuster Night Part 1″ – Run the Jewels
8. “In the House of Yes” – Mr Twin Sister
9. “Talking Backwards” – Real Estate
10. “Chandelier” – Sia

Top 10 Worst Songs of 2014

1. “Rude” – MAGIC!
2. “Literally, I Can’t” – Redfoo, Lil Jon, and Enertia McFly
3. “Masterpiece” – Jessie J
4. “Sun Daze” – Florida Georgia Line
5. “All About That Bass” – Meghan Trainor
6. “Wiggle” – Jason Derulo feat. Snoop Dogg
7. “Summer” – Calvin Harris
8. “Black Widow” – Iggy Azalea feat. Rita Ora
9. “Brooklyn Girls” – Catey Shaw
10. “L.A.LOVE (la la)” – Fergie

MARIAH CAREY PERFORMS ‘ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU’ IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER

The show goes on. After her pre-taped performance was canceled due to her being three hours late (she later apologized), Mariah Carey showed up on time and opened NBC’s 82nd annual tree lighting special “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” on Wednesday. Looking festive in all red, the Christmas queen performed her classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You” live in New York City.

The special also featured performances from Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett, Cyndi Lauper, Prince Royce, and more.

Mariah will headline her first annual Christmas extravaganza, “All I Want for Christmas Is You: A Night of Joy and Festivity,” at New York’s Beacon Theatre starting December 15. Tickets for all five shows are already sold out.

Watch Dem baby mamas kick off Christmas in the Big Apple.

SINGER KELLY ROWLAND MOM PASSES AWAY #RIP

Kelly Rowland’s mother, Doris Rowland Garrison passed away yesterday December 2nd just weeks after the singer welcomed her first child, Titan. Ms Doris had reportedly been battling a long ailment. 

The 33 year old songstress Kelly hasn't mentioned anything about her mother’s passing on social media but friends and family members have been sending condolence messages to her on Twitter. May her soul rest in peace, amen. #RIP Condolences

However, friends of the family confirmed the sad news on Twitter:

@politicalDaM: "RIP Doris Rowland Garrison, the Mother of @KELLYROWLAND & My Friend Orlando Rowland."
Now, several fans are now spreading the tragic news and sharing their sorrowful condolences:
@GagaLovesBey: "Kelly Rowland's mother died. RIP."
@_AmazingAura: "Kelly Rowland lost her mother. #Beyhive let's send love to Kelly and her new baby."
@TheShadeRoom: "We just want to send our condolences to Kelly Rowland's family right now! Kelly Rowland's mother passed away yesterday only weeks after Kelly gave birth to her son. Our hearts go out to both Kelly & Todd right now!! #kellyrowland

Rowland just gave birth to a baby son named Titan Jewell Weatherspoon on November 4. The R&B sweetheart married her manager Tim Weatherspoon back in May. Rowland's latest Instagram posts are all about her thankfulness for family.

NEW GIG: GABRIELLE UNION TO REP ‘SENSATIONAIL’ BRAND

The checks just keep on coming...“Being Mary Jane” actress Gabrielle Union has been named Brand Ambassador for the gel polish company SensatioNail.

According to a press release, Gabrielle will also serve as a creative advisor, and appear in both print and commercial ads for the company.

“As a true gel fanatic I’m thrilled to partner with SensatioNail, Gabrielle told fans via Twitter. “With over 60 beautiful shades and true LED technology, SensatioNail is the real deal and I can’t wait to share all that’s to come from our partnership with women across the country,”

 

SensatioNail commercials featuring Gabrielle will begin running this month, as will print ads, which are slated to appear in Allure, Cosmopolitan, InStyle and Elle.

Check out a behind-the-scenes video of the commercial shoot below, as well as the new ‘Beautifully Flawed’ preview of season two’s “Being Mary Jane.”

RHOA KANDI BURRUSS MOTHER-LAW SHARON DIES OF A STROKE

Very sad news to report....Kandi Burruss' mother-in-law, Sharon Tucker, died in NYC Tuesday ... after suffering a stroke one day earlier.

Todd Tucker immediately flew from ATL to NY after getting the news about his mother's stroke ... according to sources close to Kandi and her husband. Todd's mom frequently appeared on "Real Housewives of Atlanta" ... and went by as Miss Sharon on the show.

She slipped into a coma overnight while hospitalized after the stroke. We're told Kandi and Todd were by her side when Miss Sharon died.  RIP Miss Sharon, you were very entertaining on the show.

KANYE WEST PERFORMS AT WORLD AIDS DAY (RED) CONCERT

 

Yeezus took over Times Square while performing as part of a concert for World AIDS Day supporting (RED) on Monday. Against the glow of red lights, Kanye delivered an electrifying nine-minute medley of hits including “Power,” “Jesus Walks,” and “Black Skinhead.”

“New York City, you are now rockin’ with Yeezus,” he told the crowd.

He continued with “Stronger,” but when the song ran a little too long, ‘Ye reprimanded one of his band members.

“Next song, you’re supposed to cut. We on TV,” he said before closing out his set with “Touch the Sky.”

The benefit concert also featured performances from Carrie Underwood and U2 with Bruce Springsteen and Chris Martin.


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NEW GIG: SANAA LATHAN JOINS ‘NOW YOU SEE ME’ SEQUEL

Sanaa officially made her return to the big screen in last year’s smash dramedy “The Best Man Wedding,” and has since booked roles in “The Perfect Guy,” co-starring Morris Chestnut, “Ad Inexplortata,” co-starring Mark Strong.

Fans can also expect to see Sanaa reprise her role of Robin in the sequel to “The Best Man Wedding,” due out in the spring of 2016.

Sanaa, who keeps a pretty low profile online, save for her fabulous Pinterest page, recently shot down rumors of her dating fellow actor Tyrese. After the two were spotted having dinner together the blogs quickly jumped on the story, leading Sanaa to just as quickly shoot it down. 

According to a quickie red carpet interview, Sanaa says she and the actor are longtime friends and nothing more.

MOTIVATION 101: PIC OF JADA PINKETT-SMITH 61 YEAR OLD MOM ROCKING A BIKINI

She get it from her mama....Jada Pinkett Smith shares a picture of her 61-year-old mother the day after Thanksgiving…

So what do you have to do to look like this is the question?