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Tyrese And John Legend Honored At Triumph Awards
Diana Ross To Do Cameo On ‘Empire’?
Diana Ross has been in talks for a cameo role on the Fox hit "Empire.”
The legendary diva has had discussions with the show’s co- creator Lee Daniels about appearing on the show, which starts its second season on Sept. 23. And Ross seems to be into the idea.
Before performing at last week’s Toronto Film Festival AMBI Gala, she told the Globe and Mail of the idea of joining “Empire”: “That would be wonderful.”
When asked who he would most like to see on the show in June, Daniels replied, “Diana Ross. I’m obsessed with Diana Ross.” Even Taraji P. Henson, who stars
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as the show’s resident diva, Cookie, revealed this sum- mer, “My wish would be for Diana Ross and Billy Dee Williams to play my [Cookie’s] parents,” adding, “I have no idea [who it will be]. I want Oprah, too.”
Tamar Debuts Song On Season Opener Of ‘The Real’
Tamar Braxton showcases new song.
On the season premiere of the daytime talk show “The Real,” co-host Tamar Brax- ton debuted her new single “King,” from her upcoming album Calling All Lovers.
In a silver body suit and sheer, elegant cape, Tamar sat perched on top of a white piano as she gave the audience the first listen. “King” is an emo- tional ballad that showcases Tamar’s impressive voice.
The lyrics will touch any woman who is down for her man: “My king, don’t you be afraid, fear not, and when the world starts trembling, just say my name / Cause I’ll be with you all the way” she sings.
Tyrese and John Legend
Tyrese Gibson and John Legend, were two of the hon- orees at the 2015 Triumph Awards, which took place this last Saturday in Atlanta and was hosted by actress Tichina Arnold.
Tyrese received the Enter- tainer of the Year award pre- sented to him by Martin Luther King III, then per- formed his single “Shame.” While not in attendance at the ceremony, Legend was given the Presidential Award for his philanthropic efforts and ac- cepted the award with Rev. Al Sharpton via pre-taped video.
Ledisi, Jazmine Sulli-
van and Estelle also took to the stage to serenade the audi- ence, and Chante Moore and R&B singer Stokley Williams performed a duet rendition of Donny Hath- away’s “Someday We’ll All Be Free.” T.I. performed a spo- ken word piece highlighting the Black Lives Matter move- ment.
Other honorees included Wanda Sykes (Activism in the Arts Award) and Intel chief diversity officer Rosalind Hudnell (Corporate Execu- tive of the Year).
The 2015 Triumph Awards will air on Oct. 3 on TV One.
Toni Braxton Biopic Headed To ‘Lifetime’
Lifetime is set to do it again. After producing biopics about R&B stars Aaliyah and Whit- ney Houston, the cable chan- nel is set to air a movie about the life of Toni Braxton. Un- like with Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B and Whitney, this time filmmakers have full authoriza- tion to make the movie about the artist being portrayed,
According to Variety, the original movie will be based on Braxton’s memoir Un-Break My Heart. That will also serve as the title of Lifetime’s film. Vondie Curtis-Hall is set to direct with production beginning later this year.
Braxton is taking on the role of executive producer, and the 7-time Grammy winner will
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appear in the film as well. The movie will cover the Maryland native’s struggles with severe chronic illness, financial trou- bles and divorce. Un-Break My Heart will also address Brax- ton managing her son’s autism.
Aaliyah’s Family Honors Her With New Fragrance In Her Memory
Aailyah and photo of the fragrance in her honor.
The 14th anniversary of R&B songstress Aaliyah’s un- timely passing was on August 25th, and her family has launched a fragrance in her honor called Aaliyah by Xyrena.
Her mother and brother Diane and Rashad Haughton collaborated with Xyrena, a new vegan and cru- elty-free, L.A.-based fragrance company to create a fragrance inspired by various scents Aaliyah wore.
“Aaliyah by Xyrena is uni-
sex but leans masculine, as Aaliyah favored traditional men’s scents in line with her signature, sexy tomboy image. The formula is also a hue of black which was Aaliyah’s fa- vorite color. Aaliyah by Xyrena has base notes of vanilla, sandalwood, amber, and jasmine; middle notes of black pepper, violet and leather; with top notes of mint, lavender and mandarin. 5% of all sales from this release will be donated to The Aaliyah Me- morial Fund.”
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