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Morning Show Update

September 19, 2006

Welcome to the Update

Freddie Bell, velvet morning voice talent and General Manager of Z 1470 Totally Gospel (KZTG – 1470) is a mellifluous voice actor, broadcast-journalist and speaker who is also a National Voice Actor. His vast voice over credits, include hosting several radio programs including the Tom Joyner Morning Show, The Love Train, It’s The Gospel in Tampa, The Freddie Bell Morning Show in radio on KSGS - 950AM, Solid Gold Soul in Minneapolis, plus This is Music, The Freddie Bell Countdown Show and The Minneapolis NAACP Community Affairs television Programs in Minneapolis.
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WHITNEY HOUSTON’S DIVORCE PAPERS FILED IN CALIFORNIA

The latest details on the split between Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown are coming to the surface. The Grammy-winning songbird filed for legal separation as the first step to a divorce from the R&B bad boy in the state of California, where her paperwork claimed she has been living for the last six months.

Friends of Houston — who has palatial homes in Atlanta and New Jersey — confirmed to FoxNews.com that she has been living in Southern California since April to receive treatment at a rehab facility.

While Georgia offers at least 13 ways to claim a divorce, California is a no-fault state. Sources close to the couple also claim that the pair did sign a prenuptial agreement.

CHRIS BROWN EXPANDING SCREEN PRESENCE

Teen heartthrob Chris Brown — who earned multi-platinum status with his 2005 debut album — made a quick leap from singing to acting and now he’s got even more screen projects lined up. The 17-year-old “Run It” singer has already guest-starred on TV’s One On One and had a role in the dance film Step Up. Next he’ll show off his dance moves in the college step show film Stomp The Yard, and he’s signed on to a multi-episode arc on the next season of The O.C., which kicks off in January.

Brown’s role on the O.C. gives him a chance to stretch. “I’m playing a nerd, I guess,” Brown told Billboard.com. “It’s not just a one-episode thing; it’s more like a cast member, more like eight [episodes]. We haven’t started shooting yet, so you’ll just have to watch the show.”

Brown has spent most of 2006 on the road, and just wrapped the Up Close And Personal tour in August. He hasn’t officially begun recording the follow-up to Chris Brown, but plans to soon. “Anything we record now is just for fun, really,” he continued. “We haven’t really started working on the new album and probably won’t start until December. I’ve got a lot of ideas coming up, but I just want to have fun with it, make sure it’s just being me, and positive.”

Brown’s most recent single is “Say Goodbye,” which is in the Top 10 on the urban airplay charts.

JOHNTA AUSTIN SAYS ‘TURN IT UP’ INSPIRED BY HIS OWN ROMANCE MIXES

Singer and songwriter Johnta Austin is gaining airplay for his single “Turn It Up,” a sexy come-on that name-checks a number of artists who know their way around a slow jam.

The busy songwriter, whose songcraft earned hits for Mariah Carey and also touches a few tunes on Janet Jackson’s new 20 Y.O. album, explains that the idea came from his own midnight moves: “You know, I know I’ve always made CDs, like mix CDs and whatnot for when a girl come over. So it’s just, the record seemed… it didn’t seem like it was a record that had been done like that before, you know.”

The single is from Austin’s first solo album, Ocean Drive, which will be released October 17th. on the So So Def/Virgin.

LIONEL RICHIE AMUSED, THRILLED TO BE JUST ‘NICOLE’S FATHER’

Veteran performer Lionel Richie is looking for a high chart debut for Coming Home, his first album in six years, which was released last week. The onetime Commodores lead singer is riding a multi-format wave of attention for his current single “I Call It Love,” which recently topped the urban AC chart and is being heard at AC and smooth jazz radio as well.

The video for the single features his daughter Nicole Richie in a contemporary take on the classic film Breakfast At Tiffany’s. Richie says he’s happy and proud to have Nicole in the video, but he says he’s also amused by the fact that in the last six years his daughter has become an international celebrity in her own right. After watching her grow up, then triumph over drugs as a teen, Richie says he couldn’t be more proud.

He told me: “You have to understand — that’s my kid. And I’m trying to maintain as much composure as I can while I’m watching my kid. It’s amazing how she’s just completely transformed her life. I’m thrilled. Of course, you know, not only here in America but when you start traveling across the board, I’m in Germany, first question, ‘Is Nicole Richie with you?’ The first time we landed in London. First question: ‘Did Nicole come with you?’ So now here we go again, she’s in the video (laughs).”

Richie will kick off his Coming Home tour on October 27th in Detroit. The 16-city trek wraps November 25th in Oakland, California.

ASHFORD & SIMPSON PERFORMING NEW YORK CABARET STINT

Legendary R&B singer-songwriters Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson are currently performing their cabaret show Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing: An Evening With Ashford & Simpson in New York City at Feinstein’s at the Regency. Theatermania.com reported that the couple are supported by a four piece band, and during the 75-minute show they intersperse personal anecdotes, such as when they first performed for Motown founder Berry Gordy, with their classic songs including “You’re All I Need to Get By,” “Let’s Go Get Stoned,” “I’m Every Woman,” “Reach Out And Touch Somebody’s Hand,” “Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing,” “Solid,” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” and more.

Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing: An Evening With Ashford & Simpson is running at Feinstein’s at the Regency through Saturday, September 23rd. The duo performs 8:30 p.m. shows Tuesday through Saturday, with an additional 11 p.m. show on Friday and Saturday evening.

For more information, log on to feinsteinsattheregency.com.

SUMMIT OF PROSTATE CANCER AMONG AFRICAN AMERICANS SET FOR THIS WEEK

The Second Annual African American Prostate Cancer Disparity Summit sponsored by Prostate Health Education Network meets in Washington, D.C. this week. The two-day summit, set for September 21st through 23rd at the Rayburn House Office Building, will bring together; prostate cancer survivors, advocates, community leaders, researchers, and policy-makers to present and review information, analyze existing programs, and explore new initiatives to address the prostate cancer disparity.

The event is co-hosted by Senator John F. Kerry (D-MA) and Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY). The event will also include a full-day screening event at Howard University, which has the nation’s only African American cancer center.

For more information, go to prostatehealthed.org.

THREE WAYANS BROS. PACT WITH MOBILE COMPANY

SMK Merchandising — the company powered by brothers Shawn, Marlon and Keenen Ivory Wayans — have created a worldwide mobile publishing agreement with Starwave Mobile to publish a variety of mobile content based on “The Dozens.” Targeted to kids aged 10 to 15, the new service will provide a series of creative “Yo Mama” jokes right to their phones.

In collaboration with The Topps Company, the brothers already launched “The Dozens” in 2004, a series of collectible trading cards that serve as an irreverent, wise-cracking “war of words” with friends.

Shawn, Marlon and Keenen Ivory Wayans are the creators of White Chicks, Scary Movie 1 and 2, Little Man, and the animated television property, Thugaboo, which draws on their experience growing up in a family of nine kids.

“We are excited to work with Starwave Mobile’s innovative team, their distribution network will help continue the momentum of ‘The Dozens,’” said Shawn Wayans. “By leveraging their extensive experience in this industry, we are ecstatic to offer current and future fans a unique new way to interact with The Wayans Brothers.”

TYLER PERRY OPENS ATLANTA STUDIO

Media success story Tyler Perry — the author and star of the films Madea’s Family Reunion and Diary Of A Mad Black Woman and several touring plays — has invested in his very own production studio in his hometown of Atlanta. The mogul has opened Tyler Perry Studios, a 60,000 square foot production facility that will be the home base for his various film, television, and theater projects, according to EURweb.com.

The TPS complex will be used to shoot the upcoming TV sitcom House Of Payne, which will air in the fall of 2007, as well as the new film Daddy’s Little Girl, which arrives in February. The facility will also house an acting school and a theater company.

“I’m so excited to have the opportunity to bring this incredible studio to Atlanta,” said Perry. “TPS will establish a footprint for increased production of film, television and theater projects in this city. I hope that this is just the start of making Atlanta even more of a movie town.”

INDEPENDENT BLACK FILM FEST CALLS FOR ENTRIES

The Independent Black Film Festival, set for March 2007, is calling for film entries for its fourth annual event. The IBFF ‘07 will be held at the Atlantic Station in Atlanta. “We are very proud of the quality shorts and feature films that we have screened over the years,” said festival director Assante Addae. “Our mission is to showcase independent works by filmmakers that feature people of color that seek to uplift and inspire all races of people.”

The IBFF, which began in 2003, was the site of the premiere of the South African film hit Tsotsi. In its short history, the festival has helped three features and five shorts find distribution deals.

The IBFF entry fee ranges from $45 to $65 depending of length and deadline. Comprehensive film and/or screenplay applications are available at indieblackfest.org /

THIS WEEKEND’S TOP TEN MOVIES - SEPTEMBER 15-17

1. Gridiron Gang, $15 million
2. The Black Dahlia, $10.4 million
3. Everyone’s Hero, $6.2 million
4. The Last Kiss, $4.7 million
5. The Covenant, $4.7 million
6. Invincible, $3.9 million
7. The Illusionist, $3.8 million
8. Little Miss Sunshine, $3.4 million
9. Hollywoodland, $2.7 million
10. Crank, $2.7 million

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