Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington has a well-earned reputation for being down-to-earth, and in the June issue of Reader’s Digest he suggests that it is his family who keep him humble. “I am who I am — a regular guy with a great job,” he says. “How I’m analyzed belongs to someone else.”

“In a few minutes, I’ve got a kid’s game to go to, and then I’m taking our daughter to auditions. Today, that’s my job.”

His days of shuffling his four children to and fro are quickly coming to an end, however, for John David, 24, Katia, 21, and 18-year-old twins Olivia and Malcolm are growing up before his very eyes! ”Right now I’m learning that they’re adults,” Denzel says, adding,

“I’m a talker; now I’m learning to shut up. It’s an interesting transition for me — and even more so for my wife, who for 25 years put everything into them.”

John, Katia, Olivia and Malcolm are Denzel’s children with wife Pauletta.

George Clooney

The buzz: Clooney gets comedy studio 1:06

Bill Maher Interview

Jimmy Kimmel's Monologue for the ABC Upfronts

Nancy Grace kicks KTRS' McGraw Milhaven Off Show

Taylor Swift & John Mayer

Adam Lambert, Kris Allen Post Show Radio PC

Russell Simmons' Girlfriend Gives Crass Blast on Race & Romance

I'll allow that I probably missed a few steps in keeping up with the latest goings on in Russell Simmons' love life. I know he and his superstar wife, Kimora, are no longer together and I knew Mr. Simmons was dating a tall blonde.

Beyond that who cares, right? I mean, I won't be spending any money on 'Rush Cards,' but more power to him.

With that said, I do think it's odd that said blonde, lady friend, Julie Henderson, has taken to the blogosphere to apologize for black poverty and in the same breath refer to other women as the b-word and warn them to 'step off.' Confused? Read her words for yourself. ...

I have been spending "special time" with Russell for about 4 months and in that time I have learned some subtle things about some in the black community that have surprised me.I must say that while it has been a bit of a challenge for me, it has also been a wonderful learning experience. I realize that in this day of Obama and change that there is still a tremendous amount of poverty, suffering and pain in the black community, and for that I am deeply sorry. Source: Young Black and Fabulous


Who is she apologizing to? And for what? She continues.

But, I have to say the angry responses to those realities are sometimes misdirected....Just for the record, I am nobody's white b*tch, gold digger or fame chaser. Nor am I any of the other mean things I have been called lately. I don't need anything from anybody, I come from a good family and I'm a young independent "successful" model making my way in NYC. (If you don't believe me google me or go to juliehenderson.net).

Finally, I just wanna say that Russell has been a great "special" friend and I'm sure as sh*t not giving him up cause some in America object to our friendship. I wanna close by saying, what Russell always says, Namaste. (That means the goddess in me recognizes the goddess in you)....Or, b*tch get your own man. Source: Global Grind

Pobre Julie. Thank you for offering such a carefully worded and articulate expression of the hardship you are enduring.

I am oh so sorry that there are mean people. Despite your confessed unfamiliarity with black issues, you must be a very quick study to now (after 4 months) be able to accurately distinguish random "misdirected" black anger from a personal beef that some particular females may have with you specifically.

By the way, what exactly is a "good" family? Just asking.

from Black Spin/Black Voices:

Kara DioGuardi vs. Bikini Girl

Steven Spielberg

To make biopic on Martin Luther King, Jr.
This has been brought up several times in the past couple of days by astute JJP posters.

Steven Spielbeg has aquired the rights to make a biopic of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Brad Pitt

Life with Angelina Jolie is really rewarding
Thursday, 21 May 2009

It could have been a scene from one of their many box office hits.

Handsome leading man Brad Pitt, 45, pulled actress Angelina Jolie, 33, in close for a kiss at the after-party for his new film Inglourious Basterds in Cannes.

The couple, who had earlier been hand-in-hand on the red carpet at the premiere, continued to display tactile affection for one another away from the glare of the Croisette's many camera lenses.

Dressed in a stunning nude coloured Versace gown with a thigh-length split, Angelina looked every inch the screen siren - and was obviously relishing the chance for some rare couple time with Pitt.

Brad Pitt has hit back at rumors his relationship with Angelina Jolie is on the rocks.

The hunk says he loves sharing his life with the actress and their children Vivienne and Knox, 9 months, Shiloh, 2, Zahara, 4, Pax, 5 and Maddox, 7.

‘Right now, Angie has been working and I’ve gotten to be home a lot with the kids,’ he tells NBC’s The Today Show.

‘Let me be the cliche, it’s really rewarding. It’s really been about discovery, and finding new things and new things of interest. And the kids are certainly responsible for a lot of that. I’m right in the zone. One of the most on-track [times of my life].’

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Elisabeth "Right Wing Idiot" Hasselbeck PWNED by Jesse "The Body" Ventura on the issue of tortue

Brad Pitt

CANNES, France -- At last year's Cannes Film Festival, Angelina Jolie made a big splash, showing off her baby bump on the red carpet and revealing to "Today" she was having twins. This year though, it's her partner, Brad Pitt, who is garnering attention as he arrives to promote his role in Quentin Tarantino's "Inglorious Basterds."

Brad was spotted taking in the scenes at the France-based film festival on Saturday, according to People. The actor, in his trademark flat cap, was seen at Hotel du Cap for lunch.
He reportedly flew into the city over the weekend.

Brad's lady love, Angelina Jolie, is expected in the next several days, the mag reported.