Go With The Flo: Tyrese Gibson in hot water; Remembering James Earl Jones; Soul Jam celebrated
Crooner-turned-actor Tyrese Gibson was arrested on Sept. 9 for failing to pay ex-wife Samantha Lee child support. According to TMZ, the “Fast & Furious” actor — who shares 5-year-old daughter Soraya with Lee — appeared before Judge Kevin Farmer in a Fulton County, Georgia, courtroom for his ongoing child support battle with his ex. The judge was reportedly fed up with Tyrese’s refusal to pay the $10,000 a month he ordered him to begin paying in April 2024. Gibson was placed in handcuffs and taken out of the courtroom. Judge Farmer said Gibson could avoid jail if he paid $73,000, which included $7,500 for Lee’s attorney fees. Sources say Gibson is making arrangements to pay the debt…
Our condolences go out to the family of James Earl Jones. The beloved EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) award-winning actor died at his home in Dutchess County, New York, on Monday at the age of 93. The legend was known for his deep, commanding voice that brought many a beloved character to life, from “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader to Mufasa in “The Lion King.” The first time Yours Truly saw Jones in person was when I traveled to New York City from Ann Arbor, Michigan, in high school during spring break and saw him portray the great heavyweight champion Jack Johnson in “The Great White Hope,” which was the first time I went to a Broadway play…
Jay-Z may not be hiring any native New Orleans rappers to perform at the upcoming Super Bowl, but Tommy Hilfiger made sure his New York Fashion Week show, which took place on the retired Staten Island Ferry, the John F. Kennedy, on Sept. 8, was filled with local performers. According to ABC7, a live musical performance during the fashion extravaganza included Method Man, Raekwon, and Ghostface Killah of Staten Island’s own Wu-Tang Clan. Not to be left out was another Staten Island native, Colin Jost of “Saturday Night Live,” who along with Pete Davidson, now owns the ferry…
Also on Sept. 8, Spirit in Sunset Productions presented Soul Jam Spreadin’ Sweet – Are & Be Ready for a Brand New Beat! – a multimedia marathon celebration of 1960s and 1970s soul music, which combined poetry, prose, and performances by artists of color and the creative community. The event was held at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park in Harlem, and was conceived and produced by author and artist Nikki Williams…
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