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Janet Jackson And Jermaine Dupri Rumored To Be Dating Again
Janet Jackson is said t o be dating her ex-boyfriend Jermaine Dupri again fol- lowing her split from Wiss- man Al Mana.
The 'Together Again' singer has sparked rumours she's dat- ing the 45-year-old hip-hop star again after they were spot- ted "cuddling and holding hands" at Janet's after-party in Atlanta, where she wrapped up the US leg of her 'State of the World' tour on December 17.
The couple dated for seven years until their split in 2009, but set tongues wagging last month when it was reported
Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri dated for 7 years prior to their split in 2009.
that they are "consistently in contact".
However, they've only just made things official as the 51- year-old beauty wanted to keep things casual until after her tour due to her busy schedule.
An insider said previously: "Janet is single. She is good friends with Jermaine. They share a very close and beauti- ful bond. He's been there for her and she loves that about him. Anything can happen in the future but right now she has a lot on her plate."
The pair's public display of affection comes just eight months after she split from her husband Wissam Al Mana following a five-year marriage.
Over 3,000 children re- ceived early Christmas pres- ents courtesy of Mayor Aja Brown’s 5th Annual Comp- ton Christmas Toy Giveaway held Sunday.
Dozens of volunteers turned out to help Mayor Brown and Council- woman Emma Sharif spread holiday cheer to
Compton children and their families.
Master P and his son, Romeo Miller contributed a U-Haul’s worth of toys to the event that saw families lined up for blocks.
Other celebrities on hand included NBA All-Star Baron Davis and Black
Santa Company, Olympic track Gold Medalist Carmelita Jeter, ESPN’s Marcellus Wiley, Miss Diddy, KDAY radio person- ality Cece the Mamacita, rapper YG’s mother Shonae Jackson and her famous Nae Nae’s BBQ and of course Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Russell Simmons Rape Accusers Appear On Megyn Kelly Show
LL Cool J To Host NFL Talent Show On CBS
CBS announced today that NCIS: Los Angeles star and two-time Grammy Award winner LL Cool J will host the new one-hour special MVP: MOST VALUABLE PERFORMER, an interactive talent show to find the cur- rent pro football player with the best off-the-field talent.
The special will broadcast live from the Avalon Holly- wood, Thursday, Jan. 25 (9:00-10:00 PM, live ET/de- layed PT) on the CBS.
The MVP contest began Dec. 1 with the first videos of the 32 participating players available online at si.com/mvp for fans to watch and vote for their favorite performer.
The videos showcase vari- ous unique talents, such as
Iconic rapper/actor and host, LL Cool J has just gotten a new gig that will air on Janu- ary 25th at 9 on CBS.
Irish step dancing, rapping and archery, among others.
Each week, a new group of players’ auditions were avail- able online for fan voting dur- ing December. The finalists will be announced in January.
Master P And Romeo Help Mayor Aja Brown Bring Christmas Cheer To Compton
John Legend To Star In ‘Jesus Christ Superstar Live In Concert’ On NBC
John Legend will star in NBC’s live staging of “Jesus Christ Superstar”. The show will air on Easter Sunday.
Legend says of the role, “I’m thrilled to join the cast of this production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Con- cert’. It’s such a powerful, meaningful musical and I’m humbled to be part of this performance.”
Alice Cooper has been cast as King Herrod. “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Con- cert” is based on the 1971 Broadway musical revolving around the last week of Jesus’ life.
John Legend will star in the live TV version concert of Broadway musical.
Romeo Miller, Councilwoman Emma Sharif, Master P, Olympic track Gold Medalist Carmelita Jeter and Mayor Aja Brown at the 5th Annual Compton Christmas Toy Giveaway Sun., Dec. 17. Photo courtesy of the City of Compton.
Mystikal Pleads Not Guilty To Rape, Kidnapping
Mystikal (real name Michael Lawrence Tyler) pleaded not guilty Monday to charges that he was involved in an assault in October 2016 at a downtown Shreveport casino.
The 46-year-old rapper, who resides in Prairieville, Louisiana faces one count each of first-degree rape and second-degree kidnapping.
He has been in Caddo Cor- rectional Center since surren- dering to authorities Aug. 21, with his next court date scheduledforJanuary18th.
He is one of three people
Mystikal has been held since surrendering in August.
who have been charged in connection with the assault.
Russell Simmons has been accused of rape by numerous women. Two of them, Sherri Hines and Natasha Williams-Blach, appeared on the Megyn Kelly show recently.
Rap mogul Russell Sim- mons is under fire again, after two of his rape accusers appeared on the "Megyn Kelly Today" show to discuss their allegations against the Def Jam founder.
Sherri Hines and Natashia Williams-Blach both gave detailed accounts of their encounters with Rus- sell Simmons.
Sherri Hines said she was just 18-years-old when Sim-
mons raped her in 1983. Natashia Williams- Blach said Russell Sim- mons attempted to force her to give him oral sex while they were shooting the movie "How to Be a Player" in 1997. Russell Simmons recently released statements, where he defended himself from allega- tions of rape or sexual assault
by over a dozen women. Simmons has adamantly denied that he has forced sex
on any of his accusers and vowed to fight back through a #NotMe campaign launched on his Instagram last week.
"I have separated myself from my businesses and chari- ties in order to not become a distraction. I have re-dedicated myself to spiritual learning, healing and working on behalf of the communities to which I have devoted my life..What I will not accept is responsibility for what I have not done.”
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