Evangelist Juanita Bynum to Divorce Court… The Television Show!

Ok we all know of the highly reported parking lot fight and ultimate divorce of the televangelist team of Thomas W. Weeks III and his wife Juanita Bynum. Since then Juanita has received an outpouring of sympathy. She has also received some sharp criticism of being a money grubbing opportunist. Well you decided as tomorrow, Thursday and Friday she appears on Television’s Divorce Court.

In episodes scheduled to air Thursday and Friday, Bynum also says she had thoughts of suicide and weighs in on a case involving domestic violence. When asked what advice she had for women in situations similar to hers, she said, "I have to make a decision ... to take the love that I had for him with me."

In a transcript of the show obtained by The Associated Press, Bynum said she would always love Weeks, but made a decision to "love me more."

Weeks pleaded guilty in March to assaulting Bynum on Aug. 21 in a hotel parking lot outside of Atlanta; police said Bynum told investigators he choked her, pushed her down and kicked and stomped her.

Weeks was sentenced to three years' probation and ordered to perform community service and undergo counseling.

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Tyra Banks Hooks Up With Ashton Kutcher And Demi Can't Be Mad

Watch out Oprah, Tyra Banks and Ashton Kutcher are creating their own little empires by becoming major players in reality televison.

The two have decided to join forces and create a new reality show for ABC. Based on Tyra's Success with NEXT TOP MODEL and Kutchers cult favorite PUNK'D, ABC has purchased 8 episodes of the show sight unseen.

If you think the teaming of Tyra Banks and Ashton Kutcher sounds like something out of a reality show, you're not far off. The pair are joining forces to create an unscripted series for ABC.The as-yet-untitled project will feature contestants competing in a beauty pageant. Naturally there's a twist, but the network has requested that the concept remain under wraps because the show hasn't started production. HOLLYWOOOD REPORTER ON LINE has the rest of this story.

Is Anybody Still Watching American Idol?

IDOL SAYS SEE YA TO JONANNE BORGELLA

Meet the other Idols of color and Paula Abdul's new "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow" under the hood.

(Chikezie Eze)

A two-hour “American Idol,” growing 13% from last week, gave Fox a Wednesday win with an 11.1 in the 18- to 49-year-old demo, according to preliminary Nielsen stats. We thought crazy Paula's video was arrright, put it's clear they did some major touching up.

(Asiah Epperson)

“Idol” beat up on the competition, giving Fox the nightly win with an 11.1, 44% better than the rest of the nets’ averages combined.

(Alexandrea Lushington)

Wednesday’s “Idol” was the best Wednesday performance the show has seen since this season’s Wednesday premiere in mid-January.

(Jason Castro)

The CW (1.4) brought out its season premiere of the 10th cycle of “America’s Next Top Model” (1.9), which was off 24% from the last cycle premiere of the show in September. It wasn’t facing “Idol” then.

(Syesha Mercado )

However, the last time “ANTM” faced “Idol,” in late February 2007, “Model” posted a 2.6 during its premiere; that's 27% better than this season's premiere.

Hey since you're hear, wanna check out Paula's latest tune:


Not Bad. In Fact, It's Actually Kinda Catchy!

FOL's Deelishis Dishes On Her New Cat, And How Flav Didn't Have Her Back... Side!

Flava Of Love's past "winner" Deelishis (government name London Charles via Chandra Davis) has quite a story to tell in the March edition of Sister 2 Sister. But apparently that wasn't enough for the sistah known for the big... mole! Now, she's posted a novel on her Myspace bulletin telling folks what really went down between her and (the newly engaged?) Flavor Flav. You know you want to see what she has to say!

Well I do believe it is time to answer THE question. I did not want to expose our situation completely, as I assumed the truth would come to light in its own time. I thought it’d be the best thing for him. But seeing how he so blatently disregarded the truth in order to legitimize his way into your homes for a third season, I must be real with you and speak up for the truth and myself!

No I did not leave Flav to sell blue jeans, I didn’t leave Flav at all. Honestly William Drayden and I were never really a couple, for the day I won, inevitably was the day I loss. Fearing that the show was all a stage to entertain, I often ask Flav, “Is this real or are you just having fun” He was always calm and with a sincere and straight face replied, “Yes this is real, and I do wanna have you in my life”. Now many of you may say I was being naive to believe in a reality love affair, but at the time it felt right. This was Flavor Flav from Public Enemy, he is an older man and knows better than to play games. I thought life is short, take a chance and enjoy your opportunity to love. But love is not what Flav wanted, at least not when it came time to renew his reality show contract. He had a choice, sign up for a new season or stick it out with Dee. But he didn’t think twice.

After I won the show and the reunion was taped, Flav distanced himself from me. He changed his number and was advised to cut all ties, or he would ruin the possibilities of a third season. In the meantime, I wanted more than to be known as Flavs girlfriend with the Big Butt. I have gifts that are beyond what you see on the outside. I wanted more for myself and my child. I appreciate the appreciation of my physique, and all of the opportunities to grace these wonderful sexy men magazines, but then what?!!! I had been tailoring and altering my own personal clothes since forever due to my bodytype, so when the opportunity arose to design, style and tailor jeans for women abroad, I put my best foot forward and handled my BUSINESS, ALONE! I did it without Flav not because I left him, I did it without Flav because he WAS NOT THERE!!! How can you leave someone who was never there?

I am a single mom, who has the right to take care of businss by all means necessary! And as women, we now know that we don’t have to wait on no MAN to handle our business! I did not compromise my character nor his, nor our relationship by starting my own entrepreneurship. A real man would have been right there by my side the entire time. So I started my own business, but how does that add up to leaving him? It doesnt. He lied! But its all good…his loss. A man who walks away without care or concern was never true to begin with. And yes I do have someone new in my life right now.

However loving who I’m with now, doesn’t mean I never loved Flav, it means God decided I was good enough to truly be loved by someone even after Flav and all the bullsh I had encountered. Someone who loves me unconditionally, with or without a camera or some TV show. Someone who won’t leave me for a check and a chance at ratings. And no dissrespect to Flav. Obviously he had to do what he thought was best for him, and at the same time, so did I. He says we were a bad batch of women, and that this time around he doesnt want a girl who’s gonna be famous off of him, well here’s a suggestion Flav…don’t date on national television, cause everyone on that show is going to inherit some kind of fame. So there it is, the truth. I hope I’ve answered your questions and concerns.

Oh and as for the new love in my life, yes its real, its honest and its healthy…and before any of the hating begins (yall know the haters cannot wait to try and tear this union to shreds) no he don’t beat me! no I didn’t mess with him while I was with Flav! And hell to the naw, he aint got a GAY bone in his body, so please don’t start with the dumb shit lol. and no we are NOT engaged…yet. Now that we’ve got them rumors out the way, like my homie Katt Williams say, “We gone keep it pushin round here lol”

Quickie: Wayne Brady Has A Daddy Moment!

Is anyone watching his new gig, "Don't Forget The Lyrics?"

Black Chef Rock Harper Showed Everyone Who Was Boss In "Hell's Kitchen!"

Although this news is over a week old, we have to give it up to Rock Harper for being crowned the winning chef on FOX's 'Hell's Kitchen'. His wife, Tamara, and children, Elijah (7) and Leah (4), were all present when the 30-year-old Black man was given the great news.

Rock was previously the executive chef at B. Smith's restaurant. His new gig, as head chef at the new Italian restaurant in the Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa and Casino in Henderson, Nevada (outside Vegas) will pay the brotha $250,000 a year.

Much respect Mr. Harper. Now, what's for dinner???

BLACK HUNK BLAIR UNDERWOOD SIGNS ON FOR SEX AND THE CITY MOVIE?

Well ... Blair's not quite back yet, but everyone else in the original cast of the TV series has signed on for the big-screen version of 'Sex and the City' so could Blair be far behind? The latest cast member was announced yesterday when New Line Cinema confirmed that Mr. Big himself - aka Chris Noth -- has signed on to the new 'Sex and the City' movie!

Noth played the on-again, off-again love-interest of Sarah Jessica Parker character Carrie's on the hit HBO show and the last time we saw the pair, in the 2004 finale, he told Carrie that she was the one.

In July it was confirmed that Sarah Jessica, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis and Kim Cattrall would be reuniting for a feature film. New Line Cinema is close to sealing a deal to distribute the movie in association with HBO. Shooting is reportedly scheduled to begin in mid-September. So ladies if you want to see more scenes like the one below, ya' better start writing some letters and making some calls.

MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS: JUSTIN AND BEYONCE TOP NOMINATIONS

Beyoncé and Justin lead the way with seven MTV Video Music Awards nominations!

Melody makers and singing sensations alike are set to take over Sin City when the "2007 MTV Video Music Awards" airs on Sunday, September 9. Knowles and Timberlake tied with the most nods -- including Video of the Year.

Right on their heels were Kanye West and Rihana with five nominations each, while musical powerhouse Amy "Rehab" Winehouse was honored with three.

The energetic event will be held at the Palms Casino Resort and a number of superstars will be rocking out as they perform some of their biggest hits. Set to take the stage are the Foo Fighters, Fall Out Boy and Lily Allen, just to name a few.

This year's "VMAs" will be paired down with only eight categories being announced during the two-hour show including four-all new ones: Male/Female Artist of the Year; Most Earthshattering Collaboration; Monster Single of the Year and Quadruple Threat Award.

ADD REALITY SHOW TO KIMORA SIMMONS DRAMA-FILLED LIFE

Is Djimon Hounsou Co-Signing On This Foolery?

OLD SCHOOL: PUSH-IT! FROM THE FUNKY RAP DIVAS KNOWN AS SALT-N-PEPA

Now this is when rap and hip-hop was da bomb!
Read our next post to find out what these ladies are up to!

FOUR BLACK JUDGES, THREE HISPANIC ONES, AND NOW TWO JEWS???

Greg Mathis is straight ghetto. Marilyn Millan is saucy. Joe Brown is firm and Judy is tough as nails.

But when Judge Larry Seidlin gets his own courtroom show, they better put a big box of tissues on the bench.

Seidlin, the former New York cabbie turned weepy Florida judge, catapulted into the national spotlight when hizzoner presided over the fight over where to bury Anna Nicole Smith.

WHAT'S THIS ABOUT ANNA'S X-RAYS SHOWING UP NEAR THE JUDGE'S RESIDENCE?

Seidlin has apparently inked a deal to develop a 2008 show with CBS Television Distribution and is slated to film a pilot in L.A. next month, Broadcasting & Cable magazine reported on its Web site.

The Bronx-born jurist is leaving his court job after spending a week in Hollywood meeting with TV execs in search of a deal. His last day on the bench is July 31, according to his letter of resignation.

COME ON DOWN BOB BARKER - THE ORIGINAL WHITE MACK DADDY

Fans Fired Up For 'The Price Is Right' Farewell

Blacks, Whites, Latinos, Asians - it doesn't matter. Straight or gay, Democrat or Republican, everyone has crazy love for Bob Barker.

For folks who traveled across the country and slept on the sidewalk outside CBS Television City, this was their day—the day of Barker's last "Price is Right."

Die-hard fans huddled in sleeping bags for days to say goodbye to the always dapper eighty-three year old. Melanie Zepeda Velez, 32, traveled from Alberta, Canada. "I'm here because I need to kiss Bob," she said.

Barker's long run on the show has inspired many traditions. Most female contestants kiss him on the cheek. Members of the military wear their uniforms. Back in the day, Black people would actually call each other and talk at family gatherings whenever a brother or a sistah was the showcase winner.

This was pre Flava Flav and Miss New York, family. Okay now we're showing our age!

Exuberant fans have always been part of "The Price Is Right," which selects about 12 audience members out of 325 seated in each show to play for prizes ranging from a grandfather clock to lavish vacations and car packages.

"He's part of American culture." said Mark Dub, a NASA engineer who flew from Houston. Barker's final show is slated to air on June 15.

The silver-haired icon, who has hosted the game show for 35 years, plans to officially begin his retirement Thursday. His replacement has yet to be announced.

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