SGL Weekly Contents
What’s The T? The Entertainment Report 3 Mike Epps to Premiere New Comedy Special on Showtime 3 Is there going To Be a Queens of Comedy Reunion? 3 Chris Brown & T.I.'s New Film to Hit Big Screen 4 Duane & Tisha Campbell-Martin Welcome New Addition To Family 4 Mo'Nique's Lands Morris Chestnut & David E. Talbert For Late Nite Show 13 Noah’s Arc 3rd Season 13 Maurice Runea is Back 13 Dating Dwight 13 Finding Me Promo Picture’s FEATURE 5 Just Romeo 9 Bry’Nt The Man Behind the Music
What‟s The T? The Entertainment Report
Mike Epps to Premiere New Comedy Special on Showtim
Is there going To Be a Queens of Comedy Reunion
discovered today was that Mo‟Nique is planning on dedicating a show to the Queens of Comedy, Ms. Laura Hayes, Adele Givens and Sommore. If you remember The Queens of Comedy Tour, originally produced by Walter Latham, was ultimately captured live onstage in Memphis during their triumphant and filmed for a theatrical release. Anyway, as of this writing we hear that the reunion show will be broadcast in October.
Chris Brown & T.I.'s New Film to Hit Big Its seems that the news out of Scree Mo‟Nique‟s camp isn‟t slowing down anytime soon. As we stated in our post yesterday, Mo'Nique is preparing for her Oct. 5th launch of her BET talk show titled The Mo’Nique Show. So far, her line up for her We first week is stellar. just discovered that actor/ comedian Mike Epps (of Friday As we reported, Mo‟Nique inAfter Next, Welcome Home Roscoe tends to dedicate a show to ArJenkins, All About the Benjamin’s senio Hall, plus she landed a We recently discovered that the fame) returns to the mic with a hot very rare interview with Morris Chris Brown and T.I. film we new stand-up comedy special titled Chestnut and David E. Talbert told you about a while back is MIKE EPPS: UNDER as they discuss Talbert's upcom- finished RATED...NEVER FADED & X- ing DVD release of his block- filming, and is in post producRATED premiering on Saturday, buster play titled Love in the tion. We also discovered the October 3rd at 10:40 PM ET/PT Nick of Tyme. other stars of the film, titled on SHOWTIME. Takers, as it also stars Idris Today she taped an episode Elba, Michael Ealy, Zoe Filmed at the historic Fox Theatre dedicated to relationships with Saldana, Paul Walker, Steve in Detroit, MI., Epps gets the her guests that included actors Harris, Hayden Christensen, house rocking with his unique and hilarious observations of married Hill Harper discussing his new and Matt Dillon and is about a men, black/white family dynamics book titled The Conversation, group of bank robbers who find and a spot-on impersonation of a and Boris Kodjoe with wife their $20 million plan interpopular crime scene investigation Nicole Ari Parker. rupted by a hard-boiled detecseries. Legendary hip hop emcee tive. This heist film, from Doug E. Fresh also makes a spe- But the biggest bombshell we Screen Gems, has a twist in the cial appearance.
film that we can‟t reveal but is listed as a must-see film, so be on the look out for it early next year.
upcoming projects, and Chestnut‟s theatrical stage debut in Love In The Nick Of Tyme. Love In The Nick Of Tyme is set in a salon on the South Side of Chicago and is a magical story Duane & Tisha Campof love lost and found. The cast bell-Martin Welcome also includes R&B singer New Addition To Avant, TV actress Ellia English of The Jamie Foxx Show fame, Family It former American Idol contestlooks like Mo‟nique is pulling ant Trenyce, and singer Vivian out all the stops for her new late Green who penned the music. night show on Black Entertain- (More T on Page 13) ment Television.
We want to congratulate Tisha and Duane Martin as they add an addition to their family last night. It seems that the new baby boy, named Ezekiel "Zeke" Martin was welcomed into the world and is doing fine. Duane is probably best known for his stint in the UPN sitcom All Of Us, and his wife Tisha is best known for the sitcom Martin and the ABC sitcom My Wife & Kids. Despite all of the internet rumors that have been floating around for years about them breaking up (which have always been false) their family is looking good and growing.
Mo'Nique's Lands Morris Chestnut &
David E. Talbert For Late Nite Show
As we previously reported, the Queen of Comedy will headline The Mo‟Nique Show, a late night talk show premiering October 5th as part of BET‟s new fall lineup. Last week, word trickled down on some of the guests she is planning on having, and last week‟s big bomb shell was news of an entire show dedicated to Arsenio Hall, and his years as a late night host. Today, our sources have discovered that she is stepping up to the plate to hit another home run. This time, Mo‟Nique has strategically landed Morris Chestnut and David E. Talbert just in time as they are launching the media campaign for the DVD release of Talbert‟s blockbuster play Love In The Nick of Tyme. It seems Chestnut and Talbert will be featured on multiple segments of the show which will be dedicated to the play, their working relationship,
Just Romeo A Cleavester Brooks Interview I had the opportunity to chat with the other half of the Maurice Runea Show. Romeo “Redwine� Thomas about life, romance, the show, and so much more. Hello, How are you doing? I'm doing well. Loving life and ready to start my 30's. Ill be 31 on Sept 5th.
someone who is accepting of my many flaws. Who haven’t you interviewed that you’d love to sit down with What role do you play in the re- I would love to interview Rosie or Ellen. Both are amazing stars and lationship? The man that has your back. I‟ll ask them for tips wash your clothes if you love me right. What do you do when you don’t Do you ever get nervous on the believe somebody’s being show? Are you Scared of Lonely? straight with you? When I'm meeting someone for It doesn't keep me awake at night Take it as their truth. When it the 1st time. but it is heavy on my mind. I de- plays out everyone including me sire a long lasting relationship. will know the story. How much homework do you do before each show? Do you ever watch the shows What do you do when a guest I do a standard search and Mau- after you’ve done them? freezes on you? rice and I always discuss before- Yes just to see what I'm doing I laugh and joke. Works everyhand. right and wrong. I'm my worst time. critic. Who is Romeo Redwine; ThoWhich show do you find people mas? Are there people who become want to talk to you about most? Romeo Thomas Redwine is an friends with you as a result of The relationship show. People are uplifter. I enjoy helping people by their appearance on the show? stuck and need help. uplifting their spirit. But most of I always try to keep in touch with all Romeo is a lover of love. Love all guests. We are all a community Are there people you refuse to is such a beautiful thing. that needs to uplift one another. have on as a guest? Just anyone who hates gays for no Where were you born? What Is it more difficult to interview a reason. was life like growing up? friend than somebody you Don’t I was born in Newark but spent know? Are there shows you do differmy childhood in Detroit and didn't No both are equally hard because ently now? move back here until 4th of July when you put a camera in front of None I can think of. 2002. Childhood was fun but I anybody they change. was quiet shy and an avid reader. I Which shows are you proudest still love reading today. Shy and How much time goes into figur- of? quiet not as much. Each has unique energy but I pering out hair and makeup and sonally enjoyed Last Offence. But what You’ll I love them all. I'm getting Have you ever lost your temper wear on each show? Not long. I'm very back. Maurice stronger daily. on the air? No. Maurice and Sekiya are such is the fashionista. I'm fine with a ta delight to work with. shirt and jeans. Is it hard to let go of certain stories? No not really. What do you look for in a guy? Do you ever coordinate with Smart and silly. Someone who can your guest? teach me something‟s and allows No. I try to keep everything fresh Are there any that stayed with me to teach him. But most of all and real you long after the show aired? Were you nervous before that first show? It was nervousness that overcame me, it was just giddiness. I rarely get nervous unless I'm meeting someone I never met. The first show it was just Maurice and I.
Yes, but it hasn't aired. So I won't spoil it to you. What is your Guilty Pleasure? I know it sounds so boring but I love reading the daily paper. I get such a rush of learning stuff that happened while I was sleep. Describe a date with Romeo? We do the Staten Island Ferry then eat in Queens and then walk along the river in Brooklyn. Their is so much to do outside of Manhattan....and its cheaper. Do you know how to cook or do you microwave? I love to cook. I love trying new things as well. What can we expect from you in the future? A more serious man who is determined to tell his story. Thank you, Romeo. Do you have any final remarks? One quote that is my motto that I heard: Love as if you never been hurt and dance as if nobody is watching. I thank you so much for interviewing me.
Bryâ€&#x;Nt The Man Behind The Music A Cleavester Brooks Interview For awhile I have wondered about this man that they call the gay rapper Bryâ€&#x;Nt. Go inside and figure him out in this interview. Enjoy! Cleavester: How are you doing? I am doing well. Cleavester: Who inspired your latest mixtape Porn star 2? No one but life inspired "Porn Star II: The Director's Cut". Cleavester: Dicks over Chicks who inspired that song? "Dicks Over Chicks (The Slogan)" was inspired by a rapper and friend of mine nicknamed K-Roo. Instead of saying he's homosexual he says he prefers dicks over chicks. Cleavester: Where did that little base in your voice come from? I'm a man! That's where it came from. However, I do use a combination technique of punching my words and putting wind (breath) on my voice when I rap to emphasize phrases. Cleavester: You have a song called Beat It Up. Do you know how to Beat it Up? No comment. I plea the fifth. Cleavester: What character do you play in the "Finding Me: Truth" Movie? My character's name is Omar. Cleavester: Will we see you in your birthday suit? You've already seen me in my birthday suit. I posed nude for Francois Rousseau's photography book "Atelier". Cleavester: Would you ever do a love scene in a movie or video? If the movie or video called for a love scene to get an idea across, I'd do it. Cleavester: What will you bring to ADTV?
I bring a new identity to ADTV that others can relate to as well as a budding knowledge about alternative lifestyles. I also bring my sense of humor!
Cleavester: How does it feel to perform live in front of hundreds of people? It feels good.
That list is too long! If I find someone who attracts me with a good heart, everything else will fall into place.
Cleavester: What has been the Cleavester: What role do you Cleavester: How did that come toughest bridge to cross thus play in the bedroom? No comment. (Bryâ€&#x;Nt says that he about? Did they ask you or did far? Trying to be successful in school is a top in ADTV 4: Whatâ€&#x;s That you ask them? It was an idea that both my man- and my career at the same time. Smell?). ager and founder of the show thought would be beneficial for my Cleavester: Was there ever a Cleavester: Have you attracted career and the show. point when the stress was just the Gold diggers yet? Claiming too much? that you are their man and their No. Cleavester: Are you a chatty not. No. kinda guy? No, not really. Cleavester: How did it feel when you finally got the chance to fol- Cleavester: Which artists inspire Cleavester: If you could be in an low your dream? you? all-star rap group, it would be? I felt like I was finally truly happy. Any artists that think "outside of I'm apart one already, it's called the box". I also try to do the same. Out Mobb. Cleavester: What does your mom think of you being the hot- Cleavester: How do you keep in Cleavester: Who is Bry'Nt? test new rapper on the seen? good shape? A very complicated individual. I believe she's excited for me. I try to do a balance of cardio and weight training. Cleavester: Where did you grow Cleavester: In school, what subup? ject did you enjoy most? Cleavester: What advice would I grew up in Hartford County. None, I've always hated school. you give to someone wanting to get in shape? Advice I would give someone tryCleavester: What was life like Cleavester: How do you feel growing up? about the new class of rappers? ing to get in shape is to talk to a A combination of "ups" and Some of them I like some of them trainer and build a workout regi"downs", all of which lead to pro- I don't like. men that works best for them. gression. Cleavester: Many of the queens Cleavester: What music do you Cleavester: How did music play have said "you are sexy". Do listen to when you work out? a part in your upbringing? you consider yourself to be a sex Most of the music I listen to when I always attached music to my I work out is 90's R&B music. symbol? emotions. I still do. No. Cleavester: Were you known as Cleavester: Do you make them "a rapper" in high school? go noodles? Somewhat. If I knew what that meant, I could tell you. Cleavester: Who has the best black-boy swag? Cleavester: Are you single? Anyone who has complete confi- Sometimes. dence in anything they do. Cleavester: What do you look for in a guy?
Cleavester: Well thank you Bry'Nt, do you have anything else to say to your fans out there old and new? Download both of my mixtapes "Porn Star" and "Porn Star II: The Director's Cut" for free via my MySpace page. And look for me in "Finding Me: Truth" directed my Roger Omeus Jr coming soon!
Cleavester: Do you have any in-studio rituals? No, I just eat a lot of green jolly ranchers. Cleavester: What advice would you give to an aspiring MC? If you feel in you're heart you are an MC, then you already are. Cleavester: Last book you read? "The Four Agreements". Cleavester: Celebrity you've been mistaken for? I've never been mistaken for a celebrity. Cleavester: When can we expect your debut album? Or will you continue to do the mixtapes? My next musical project will be an album; I'm not sure when it will be complete though. Cleavester: How do the readers get in contact with you? Myspace.com/BryNtMusic Facebook.com - Bry'Nt Twitter.com/BryNtMusic Gay Music Revolution - Bry'Nt
(More T from Page 4) Noah’s Arc 3rd Season
Looks like there will be a 3rd season of Noah‟s Arc coming and they will be moving to New York according to Radio Personality DJ Baker Announced last wee on his radio show. There hasn‟t been an official announcement from Creator Patrik Ian-Polk or Logo. But Patrik did announce at the launch Party for Christopher Street TV that it would be coming back this past February. My only question is “How can all of the friends move to New York at the same time unless they are working together?” To Be Continued….
Maurice Runea is Back
That‟s right the 3rd season of the Maurice Runea show is back with „I want to Work for Diddy show‟ star Laverne. Check it out on www.therainbowcollective.com
Dating Dwight Dating with Dwight started last week with a date with the Rapper Bry‟Nt. Cute show check it out at www.thefutureforward.net
Finding Me Promo Picture’s
Picture‟s taken by Josh DeHonney