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7/5/13

 Kerry Washington's real life took an unexpected twist. The Scandal star, 36, and San Francisco 49ers corner back Nnamdi Asomugha, 31, are married, according to a copy of their marriage license. The extremely under-the-radar pair said "I do" on June 24 in Hailey, Idaho. Witnesses were listed as her parents. The couple began to date last summer. The marriage is the first for Washington, who hasn't been known to publicly speak about her personal life in recent years. Shortly after splitting from fiancé David Moscow, the actress said in 2007, "I was always that girl who was in long-term relationships, and I was never really single. I had always met guys in other ways and never really did the whole dating scene where you go out on multiple dates with different guys."
Busy Phillips welcomed her second daughter. The Cougar Town star, 34, and her screenwriter husband Marc Silverstein welcomed their second daughter on Tuesday, July 2, her rep confirmed. So this happened…” Philipps Tweeted Wednesday, sharing a black and white photo of herself cuddling her newborn. The new addition joins big sister Birdie Leigh, 4½.
 Here comes the bride, all dressed in ... black! Avril Lavigne and Nickelback's Chad Kroeger put a rock and roll spin on traditional wedding attire as they exchanged vows in the South of France Monday. Hello! Canada exclusively reports that Lavigne, 28, wore a black tulle Monique Lhuillier gown and donned a bouquet of black roses.Shakira's ex-boyfriend has been denied a court request to gain access to the superstar's Swiss bank account in their ongoing legal wrangle. The Colombian beauty has been locked in a bitter battle with Antonio de la Rua since last year (12), when he filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against her, insisting he is entitled to a share of her massive fortune for reportedly acting as her manager and helping to negotiate lucrative contracts during their 10 years together. He cites an oral agreement between the pair as grounds for his claim. The singer denied the accusations and asked a U.S. judge to dismiss the case, maintaining her former partner did advise her on some decisions but was never officially employed as her manager. She also insisted she was already famous when they met in 2000 and that the only agreement she signed with de la Rua was a 2006 document stating they would both keep their own assets if they split. Earlier this week (begs01Jul13), she filed court documents detailing old emails sent to her in 2011 by her ex, who clearly stated, "I am not a partner in any of your companies. You are the sole owner of all of them" in a bid to prove he has no rights to her money. It has now emerged that de la Rua, the son of former Argentine president Fernando de la Rua, has been trying to access Shakira's finances in Switzerland, where he alleges the bulk of their assets from their business partnership is held. However, a judge in Geneva dismissed his claim last month (Jun13) due to a lack of evidence, and declared the pop star the sole owner of the account. It is de la Rua's latest effort to grab a chunk of Shakira's fortune - he filed his initial lawsuit in New York and followed it up with similar documents in Los Angeles. Shakira has since moved on with Spanish soccer star Gerard Pique, the father of her baby son Milan.
  Actress Beverly Mitchell, 32 and husband Michael Cameron welcomed daughter Kenzie Lynne in March. The 7th Heaven actress married in 2008.

Rapper 50 Cent denies kicking ex-girlfriend

Rapper 50 Cent denies allegations he attacked his ex-girlfriend and trashed her condo. The "In da Club" singer's lawyer says there's no warrant outstanding on the domestic violence and vandalism charges against 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson. If convicted, he faces up to five years in jail and $46,000 in fines. The woman told police that during a June 23 argument, Jackson began destroying property at her Toluca Lake condo before she locked herself into a bedroom. She says Jackson kicked open the bedroom door and kicked her, causing injury. Police estimated about $7,100 in damage to the home. The woman told police she had been in a three-year relationship and has a baby with Jackson. His arraignment is July 22.
 Three months ago, rumors swirled that actress Eva Longoria was dating Miami-based entrepreneur and philanthropist Ernesto Arguello. While it wasn't true at the time, it is indeed the case now, the actress says. "I think that's why our relationship is so special – we truly started as friends,” says Longoria, 38, who met Arguello, 34, last year when he was cast in Ready For Love, the reality dating show she produced. (Arguello's romance with his pick, former Miss USA Shandi Finnessey, ended in 2012.) While the show aired this spring, buzz swept Hollywood that the two were an item. However, it wasn't until recently that their friendship turned romantic. “I guess we have the press to thank for pushing us to see something we didn't see!" jokes Longoria, who just returned home from a trip to Nicaragua where she was introduced to his entire family. And both have a passion for philanthropy. Longoria recently accompanied Arguello to his native country of Honduras to visit the school he built in his community, and to see the homes he has built for impoverished families. "Their friendship and their similar philanthropic interests laid the foundation for their new romance," the source adds. "They're very much in love."

Timbaland had falling out with Jay-Z

Hip-hop superproducer Timbaland almost missed out on the chance to work with his longtime collaborator Jay-Z on his new album after the old pals had a falling out. Timbaland is featured in new advertisements for "Magna Carta Holy Grail," with the commercials depicting him in the studio with Jay-Z, Rick Rubin, Swizz Beatz and Pharrell Williams as they discuss their ideas and tracks for the project. However, Timbaland reveals Jay-Z almost didn't invite him to take part in the process due to a personal slight following their last collaboration on "The Blueprint 3" in 2009. The producer refuses to go into detail about the issue, but suggests all was resolved between the two friends after he apologized. During an interview on rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs' new RevoltTV network, he says, "Jay and I fell out; I missed his 40th [birthday] ... It was over petty stuff. It was more personal stuff and disagreements. It was not industry-related. It was personal and I was wrong... "It [the fall-out] was low key, nobody know about this ... But when you're real friends, you will disagree and not speak and come back together and realize that you're better together than apart."
Add John Barrowman to the list of people who have raced to the altar following the Supreme Court's decision last week to legalize gay marriage in the state of California. The Arrow actor, 46, married Scott Gill on Tuesday. The couple, who have been together for 20 years, had been in a civil partnership since 2006.


Marc Anthony makes chart history in America
Marc Anthony has made history at the top of the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart by becoming the first artist to score more than eight weeks at number one with a single for 13 years. The singer's "Vivir Mi Vida" has held the top spot for nine weeks, but he has another 11 weeks to go to match Son By Four's "A Puro Dolor," which spent 20 weeks at number one in 2000. "No Me Ames," Anthony's duet with his ex-wife Jennifer Lopez, spent seven weeks at the top of the charts in 1999. Meanwhile, Natalie Cole's gamble in recording an all Spanish-language album has paid off -- "Natalie Cole En Espanol" has shot to the top of the Top Latin Albums chart in America.

7/2/13

Pierce Brosnan's daughter dies of ovarian cancer
Pierce Brosnan’s daughter Charlotte died of ovarian cancer, the actor said on Monday. “On June 28 at 2 p.m. my darling daughter Charlotte Emily passed on to eternal life, having succumbed to ovarian cancer,” Brosnan told the magazine in a statement. “She was surrounded by her husband Alex, her children Isabella and Lucas and her brothers Christopher and Sean. “Charlotte fought her cancer with grace and humanity, courage and dignity. Our hearts are heavy with the loss of our beautiful dear girl. We pray for her and that the cure for this wretched disease will be close at hand soon,” the actor continued. “We thank everyone for their heartfelt condolences.” Charlotte was 41. Her mother, Cassandra Harris, was Brosnan’s first wife and also died of ovarian cancer.

Kyra Sedgwick chops off fingertip
Actress Kyra Sedgwick has lost the end of her finger after a weekend cooking accident. The "Closer" star chopped off the tip of her digit while cutting up vegetables in her kitchen on Saturday, forcing her to make an emergency trip to the hospital. Her husband, Kevin Bacon, alerted fans to Sedgwick's mishap on Twitter by uploading a photo of his wife holding her bleeding finger while seated in a medical waiting room. He wrote, "Kale isn't always healthy... if you chop the end of your finger off." The "Footloose" hunk later posted a snapshot of the actress with a large bandage on her hand, and tweeted, "My baby is fine. All good. Still can't find the tip of that finger."
 After 10 years together, Amar'e Stoudemire wanted wife Alexis to have the wedding of her dreams – so he gave her two of them. The New York Knicks forward, who originally married Alexis on Dec. 12, 2012 in front of an audience of 12 at their New York City home, threw a second ceremony and a large reception on Saturday evening in Miami, Fla. "Great weekend with friends and family. Alexis and I are so blessed and grateful," Stoudemire, 30, Tweeted Monday, sharing a wedding photo. Guests reportedly included Stoudemire's Knicks teammates Carmelo Anthony and Tyson Chandler, as well as Grant Hill and producers Timbaland, Swizz Beatz and his wife, musician Alicia Keys. The nuptials come just five weeks after Alexis delivered their fourth child, son Alijah Carsares. The couple are also parents to daughters Ar'e, 7, and Assata, 5, and son Amar’e Jr., 6.

Mark Burnett's 'The Bible' sequel gets NBC greenlight
Mark Burnett and NBC are forging a holy alliance to bring the sequel to Burnett and his wife, Roma Downey's hit miniseries "The Bible" to the peacock network. The sequel, which bears the working title "A.D.: Beyond the Bible," follows the enormously popular 10-part miniseries "The Bible," which drew a huge audience to History earlier this year. The sequel begins in the dark days after Jesus betrayal and death. "A perfect storm brews in the Holy Land, fueled by social injustice, Roman military oppression and religious unrest. High priests and the Herod dynasty vie for power. Zealot revolutionaries turn to violence to regain what they believe is their promised land," a release from NBC says of the sequel. "And in the face of terrible odds and brutal persecution, the small band of Jesus' disciples stand against the combined might of Rome and their own local authorities. In a generation of rebellion, war, famine and carnage, who can they trust? Who should they fear? Will tomorrow bring a violent death?  For many, it does ... but others survive, and as the storm around them breaks, the fate of Israel, of Rome and of their faith is decided."

Judge tosses three NY lawsuits against ex-Elmo actor
Three lawsuits brought by men who said a former Elmo puppeteer sexually abused them when they were underage were tossed out by a judge who said in a decision published Monday that the men waited too long to sue. U.S. District Judge John G. Koeltl said the claims must be barred because they came more than six years after each man reasonably should have become aware of Kevin Clash's alleged violations and more than three years after each turned 18. One other lawsuit is pending in Pennsylvania.  Clash resigned from "Sesame Street" in November after college student Cecil Singleton sued him for more than $5 million, accusing Clash of having sex with him when he was 15. At the time, Clash said he was leaving his job because "personal matters have diverted attention away from the important work 'Sesame Street' is doing." Clash was the man behind Elmo, the popular furry red monster, for 28 years. Singleton's lawsuit was among those thrown out Monday. Koeltl also rejected lawsuits brought by Kevin Kiadii, who claimed that Clash initiated contact with him on a gay chat line in 2004 when he was 16, and a third person, a Florida resident, who remained anonymous in his lawsuit as he claimed that Clash befriended him in late 1995 or early 1996 when he was 16 or 17. Sex with a person under age 17 is a felony in New York if the perpetrator is 21 or older. Koeltl said Singleton's claim expired in 2009, Kiadii's claim became time-barred at some point between 2008 and 2010 and the case brought anonymously would have expired between 2000 and 2002. In the ruling, the judge said that the time in which someone must bring a lawsuit accumulates after the victimization rather than when the individual realizes subsequent psychological harm. Otherwise, he said, plaintiffs could make claims decades later. "While the plaintiffs may not have recognized the extent of their injuries, they were aware of the defendant's conduct toward them and could have brought claims," Koeltl wrote.
 Henry Cavill and Kaley Cuoco are a new couple. "They were both single and started dating recently," says a source close to the Man of Steel star and Big Bang Theory actress. While Cuoco, 27, and Cavill, who split from his girlfriend, Fast & Furious 6 star Gina Carano, in early May, have yet to step out publicly, they're enjoying getting to know each other.


'American Idol' champ Ruben Studdard to compete on 'The Biggest Loser'
Have you ever seen a Velvet Teddy Bear with rock-hard abs? American Idol alum Ruben Studdard, who beat Clay Aiken back in 2003 to earn the season 2 crown, is moving on to a new reality competition: The Biggest Loser. Studdard — nicknamed the Velvet Teddy Bear for his cuddly physique and silky-smooth vocals — is ready to change that image in the name of health. “I’ve never had an issue with my weight,” Studdard, 35, said.  “[But] my family has a history of high blood pressure, diabetes, heart-related issues — things I didn’t have to deal with yet because I’m young. But I don’t want to be worried at 40, and if I don’t fix things now, I will be.” While Studdard is hardly the first celebrity to lose weight on TV — VH1′s Celebrity Fit Club ran for seven seasons — he is the first famous face to compete on The Biggest Loser, which returns to NBC this fall.

Pharrell Williams requests ruling in trademark feud with Will.i.am.

Singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams wants a judge to rule that a trademark for his “I am OTHER” company is not infringing on Will.i.am’s “I AM” trademark. Pharrell filed legal papers Monday in federal court in Manhattan. He’s seeking a declaratory judgment of non-infringement. The two artists have been in dispute for the past several months over the issue.

Gabrielle Union will star in BET's 'Being Mary Jane'

Gabrielle Union will star in the pilot for BET's new series, "Being Mary Jane," and will return in the role for a full run in January. The show focuses on a woman with a successful career and an ongoing desire for more in her life. With this show, BET enters into the world of cable drama. The character of Mary Jane is described as smart and beautiful at 38, the host of a cable news show. Still, she wants more -- family, love and further success are all goals. "She's flawed," Gabrielle Union said of her character. "She's chasing perfection, and she's falling dramatically short and dealing with the consequences of not having it all in every aspect of her life."Outside of her professional life and personal struggles, Mary Jane also has to deal with a troubled family. "She wants more independence for her family so she can go back to just being a daughter and a sister as opposed to a caregiver," Union explained. The show's supporting cast includes Richard Roundtree, Margaret Avery, Lisa Avery, Lisa Vidal and Richard Brooks. "Being Mary Jane" premieres Tuesday, July 2 at 10:30pm on BET. 8 episodes will follow in January 2014.

Earth, Wind and Fire dropping new album Sept. 10
Earth, Wind and Fire initially wanted to release its new album around the 2012 presidential election, but the band realized it wasn't satisfied with the songs it created. "Now, Then & Forever," the group's first album in eight years, will be released Sept. 10. Singer Philip Bailey says the band called co-founding member Larry Dunn and others to help produce its latest sound. Bailey explains that the 10-track album feels fresh, but it isn't a departure from the band's classic sound. Adds bassist Verdine White: "It doesn't sound like we're trying to be anyone other than Earth, Wind and Fire." "My Promise," their new single, is available Monday. The band is currently on tour.

7/1/2013

 Jim Kelly, who played a glib American martial artist in 1973's Enter the Dragon with Bruce Lee, has died. He was 67. Marilyn Dishman, Kelly's ex-wife, said he died Saturday of cancer at his home in San Diego. Sporting an Afro hairstyle and sideburns, Kelly made a splash with his one-liners and fight scenes in the martial-arts classic. His later films included Three the Hard Way, Black Belt Jones and Black Samurai. Kelly said he started studying martial arts in 1964 in Kentucky and later moved to California where he earned a black belt in karate. He said he set his sights on becoming an actor after winning karate tournaments. He also played college football. The role in the Bruce Lee film was his second. He had about a dozen film roles in the 1970s before his acting work tapered off. In recent years, he drew lines of autograph seekers at comic book conventions.

Cirque du Soleil performer dies after accident during show
A Cirque du Soleil performer died Saturday after an accident during a performance of the show "Ka" at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, authorities announced Sunday. Sarah Guyard-Guillot, 31, was pronounced dead shortly before midnight Saturday, according to the Clark County Coroner's Office. A cause of death has yet to be determined. Audience members told the Las Vegas Sun that a performer suspended by a wire in the show’s final scene dropped a distance of nearly 50 feet into a pit below the stage. “Initially, a lot of people in the audience thought it was part of the choreographed fight. But you could hear screaming, then groaning, and we could hear a female artist crying from the stage,” Dan Mosqueda, who was attending the show with his family said. The newspaper also reported that Guyard-Guillot was a mother of two young children and had spent 22 years as an acrobatic performer.  "I am heartbroken. I wish to extend my sincerest sympathies to the family.  We are all completely devasted with this news.  Sassoon was an artist with the original cast of KÀ since 2006 and has been an integral part of our Cirque du Soleil tight family. We are reminded, with great humility and respect, how extraordinary our artists are each and every night,” Cirque du Soleil said in a statement released Sunday. Performances of "Ka" have been indefinitely suspended, the company announced.

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Jessica Simpson Welcomes Son Ace Knute
Jessica Simpson‘s tiniest fashion star has arrived! The Fashion Star mentor, 32, and her fiancé, Eric Johnson, welcomed son Ace Knute Johnson on Sunday, June 30, her rep confirmed. The middle name honors Johnson’s Swedish grandfather, the rep explains. The new addition joins big sister Maxwell Drew, who celebrated her first birthday May 1.

Deion Sanders and Pilar Sanders officially divorced: NFL star tweets marriage advice

Deion Sanders and Pilar Sanders' nasty split is finally over. The former NFL player took to Twitter to announce that the "drama" came to an end on June 28. "Thank God Thank God! This 2 year Drama filled divorce is over. Prenup stood, Custody of All kids,pay yo own fees! God is Faithful! Truth," he tweets.
But Sanders didn't stop there. He shared some key advice for other men looking for their dream women: namely, don't let good looks deceive you.  "Men Listen closely! Don't choose a woman with your Flesh choose her with your Spirit & Heart. Yo flesh will Lie until yo flesh die. Truth," he adds. "Thru Trials&Tribulation u get a chance 2 witness many people around u & how they may vary from situation 2 circumstance. Learn & Live! Truth" Unfortunately for Deion, his ex-wife's attorney says the case isn't quite over yet. Several of Pilar's claims, including fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and mental and physical abuse, will by heard by a jury in a separate case.
 Brooke Hogan is engaged. Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Phil Costa proposed to Hulk Hogan’s 25-year-old daughter this weekend in Las Vegas. Brooke shared the exciting news on Instagram, writing, “Happiest moment of my LIFE. I am marrying my best friend.” “I wouldnt choose anyone else. I am so lucky and so grateful,” she added, along with a photo of her now-fiance popping the question on one knee, with the Vegas skyline in the distance.


The Heat Hotter At Box Office Than White House Down
Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy brought “The Heat” against Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx at the box office. The Fox action-comedy starring the funny ladies as mismatched police detectives earned $40 million in its opening weekend, topping the $25.7 million debut haul of Sony’s “White House Down,” according to studio estimates Sunday.m“White House Down,” which features Tatum as a wannabe Secret Service agent and Foxx as the president, came in fourth place. Disney’s animated prequel “Monsters University” remained the valedictorian in its second weekend, earning $46.1 million in the top spot at the box office. Paramount’s zombie drama “World War Z” also took another bite out of the office in its second weekend with $29.8 million in third place.

RAPPER LIL SCRAPPY LEAVES REHAB
Rapper Lil Scrappy has kicked his addiction to marijuana after a successful stint in a rehabilitation facility. The hip-hop star, real name Darryl Kevin Richardson II, voluntarily checked into a treatment center in Atlanta in May to seek professional help for his habit after allegedly failing a court-ordered drug test. On Saturday, June 29, he was released from rehab and his attorney Mawuli Mel Davis insists Lil Scrappy has changed his ways. Former MTV VJ Damien Fahey married style blogger Grasie Mercedes on Friday in Camarillo, California. Fahey is best known for his time as a host on Total Request Live, while Mercedes also has an MTV connection, as the style expert on Girl, Get Your Mind Right. Mercedes took to Twitter and Instagram to share her wedded bliss with her more than 5,000 followers, including this picture of the newlyweds dancing with the caption “Just the most perfect day!”:

Drake bails on BET Awards at last minute: Was Chris Brown the cause?

Drake was noticeably missing from the 2013 BET Awards. Not only was he scheduled to perform at the awards show, but he was also the night's top nominee. So what forced him to pull out from appearing at the last minute? According to new reports, Chris Brown. A source says that "the reason Drake isn't [at the BET Awards] is 100 percent all about Chris Brown." Drake reportedly didn't let the BET organizers know about his absence until the last minute, but it might have been for the best. Allegedly Drake didn't want to risk starting a fight with Brown, his longtime rival, at the awards show. During a recent interview with GQ, Drake admitted that he doesn't think his rivalry with Brown will end well. "If I think about it too much, I feel it wrapping around my foot, like I get a feeling it could end really badly," he said. For his part, Brown was a big presence at the awards show. Not only did he perform early on, but he also won the FANdemonium award. During his acceptance speech, Brown made sure to remind viewers that he's just a normal guy, and that they shouldn't believe media reports on him. Of the awards announced, Drake won the Coca-Cola Viewer's Choice, Best Video and Best Collaboration awards. His absence was never explained during the 2013 BET Awards. Drake took to Twitter after the BET Awards ended and gave a different reason for not appearing: his album. "Thank you to BET and to the fans for voting! I'm home finishing the album and spending time w/ family before we begin our journey Sept 17," he tweets. "Congrats to Kendrick as well! NWTS."

Buju Banton gun conviction scrapped over juror's criminal intent

Buju Banton just lucked out. The reggae singer had been charged with a gun conviction from a 2011 trial, but U.S. District Judge James S. Moody recently opted to overturn the charge. The reason? It turns out Terri Wright, a jury foreman, allegedly did independent research while serving on the case and shared it with the other jurors. Wright has now been charged with criminal contempt. The drug conviction against Banton, for which he is serving 10 years in prison, still stands. Banton's attorney reportedly says they are considering filing an appeal to overturn that as well, though a decision has not been made. Banton may face a retrial. Banton has currently served 40 months of his sentence, which was over a cocaine conspiracy and trafficking. Wright is now looking at a fine and a maximum of six years in prison.

Jennifer Lopez apologizes for singing to Turkmenistan ruler

Jennifer Lopez apologized Sunday after a barrage of criticism followed her singing "Happy Birthday" to the leader of Turkmenistan, a country described by human rights groups as "among the most repressive in the world." The singer and actress performed in the former Soviet bloc country on Saturday night. A statement released Sunday by her publicist to the Associated Press said the event was hosted by the China National Petroleum Corp. and wasn't a political event. However, the country's leader, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, attended. Berdimuhamedow has been criticized for his oppressive rule by Human Rights Watch and similar organizations. Lopez's publicist said the event was vetted by Lopez's staff: "Had there been knowledge of human rights issues any kind, Jennifer would not have attended." The birthday serenade was a last-minute request made by the corporation to Lopez before she took the stage, and she "graciously obliged," the statement said.

TV NEWS

Happy Endings won’t get one: The cancelled ABC comedy is officially done and will not continue on another network. Sony Pictures TV, which produces the series, has ended its search for a new home for the ensemble sitcom. A possible move to USA Network — widely believed to be Endings‘ most likely savior — was nixed earlier this month. NBC and TBS reportedly were possible contenders as well, but neither panned out.


In what could be viewed as promising news for fans of Alicia and Will, The Good Wife is throwing some hard-to-resist temptation Peter’s way.  Hunted heroine Melissa George is joining the CBS drama’s Season 5 cast in the recurring role of Marilyn, newly-elected Governor Florrick’s in-house ethics counsel.


Jayma Mays has signed on for a new show. The actress, who plays Emma Pillsbury on “Glee,” will star as Debbie – sister to Will Arnett’s Nathan Miller – in Greg Garcia’s upcoming CBS comedy, “The Millers." The multi-camera series also features Margo Martindale and Beau Bridges. Jayma, 33, will continue to appear on “Glee” in her current recurring role.


The crossover special Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel — in which the titular pals help dis-empowered superheroes such as Spider-Man and Hulk get their mojo back — will premiere Friday, Aug. 16 on Disney Channel, while Disney Channel SVOD and verified WATCH Disney Channel will offer a first look on Aug. 12.


Glee is thinning its ranks as it heads into Season 5. Original castmembers Heather Morris (who plays Brittany), Mark Salling (Puck), Amber Riley (Mercedes) and Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike) will not be returning to the Fox musical dramedy as series regulars. Additionally, Dianna Agron (Quinn) — who was only seen in a handful of episodes last season — is not slated to be back, save for a possible guest appearance here and there. The casting moves hardly come as a surprise, considering four of the five characters graduated McKinley at the end of Season 3, and a fifth — Morris’ Brittany — got accepted to MIT in last month’s Season 4 finale.


The coming season is going to be a romantic one for one lucky Revolution-ary.  Jessica Collins (Rubicon, The Nine) has booked a recurring role on Season 2 of the NBC drama as a love interest for… Well, that part is a bit of a mystery. Collins — who appears in at least the first four episodes — will play Cynthia, a beautiful young woman of deep faith. Her winning humor and blazing intelligence capture the heart of one of the show’s leading characters.


The Mormon church-owned NBC affiliate KSL Salt Lake City announced on its Facebook page that it will air Saturday Night Live this fall for the first time since 1995. Other NBC fare in recent years deemed too racy for the outlet include The New Normal and The Playboy Club.

Drake might have been the top nominee at the 2013 BET Awards, but he wasn't the top winner. Heck, he didn't even show up! The winners were spread out pretty evenly across the wide pool of nominees.
Check out the full list of winners below.

Best Collaboration
2 Chainz f/ Drake - No Lie
A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar - "Problems"
French Montana f/ Rick Ross, Drake and Lil Wayne - "Pop That"
Kendrick Lamar f/ Drake - "Poetic Justice"
Justin Timberlake f/ Jay-Z - "Suit & Tie"
Kanye West f/ Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz - "Mercy"

Best Male Hip Hop Artist
2 Chainz
A$AP Rocky
Drake
Future
Kendrick Lamar

Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Azealia Banks
Eve
Nicki Minaj
Rasheeda
Rye Rye

Best Actor
Don Cheadle
Common
Jamie Foxx
Samuel L. Jackson
Denzel Washington

Subway Sportswoman of the Year
Gabrielle Douglas
Brittney Griner
Candace Parker
Serena Williams
Venus Williams

Subway Sportsman of the Year
Victor Cruz
Kevin Durant
Robert Griffin III
LeBron James
Ray Lewis

Best Gospel Artist
Deitrick Haddon
Lecrae
Tamela Mann
Mary Mary
Marvin Sapp

YoungStars Award
Gabrielle Douglas
Jacob Latimore
Keke Palmer
Jaden Smith
Quvenzhané Wallis

Best New Artist
Azealia Banks
Joey Bada$$
Kendrick Lamar
Trinidad Jame$
The Weeknd

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Chris Brown
Bruno Mars
Miguel
Justin Timberlake
Usher

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé
Tamar Braxton
Alicia Keys
Rihanna
Elle Varner

Best Group 
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Mary Mary
Mindless Behavior
Slaughterhouse
The Throne (Kanye West & Jay-Z)

Video of the Year
2 Chainz f/ Drake - "No Lie" A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar - "Problems"
Drake - "Started From The Bottom"
Drake f/ Lil Wayne - "HYFR"
Kendrick Lamar f/ Drake - "Poetic Justice"
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis f/ Wanz - "Thrift Shop"
Miguel - "Adorn"
Rihanna - "Diamonds"
Justin Timberlake f/ Jay-Z - "Suit & Tie"
Kanye West f/ Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz - "Mercy"

Video Director of the Year
A$AP Rocky & Sam Lecca
Benny Boom
Director X
Dre Films
Hype Williams
Best Actress
Angela Bassett
Halle Berry
Taraji P. Henson
Gabrielle Union
Kerry Washington

Best Movie
"Beasts of the Southern Wild"
"Django Unchained"
"Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap"
"Sparkle"
"Think Like A Man"

Coca-Cola Viewers Choice Award
A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar - "Problems"
Drake - "Started From The Bottom"
Kendrick Lamar - "Swimming Pools (Drank) "
Miguel - "Adorn"
Rihanna - "Diamonds"
Justin Timberlake f/ Jay-Z - "Suit & Tie"

Centric Award
Tamar Braxton - "Love and War"
Fantasia - "Lose To Win"
Miguel - "Adorn"
Nas - "Daughters"
Charlie Wilson - "My Love Is All I Have"