Threesome

Belles of the Ball
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Jurnee Smollet-Bell, Hallle Berry & Kerry Washington

Don't think I don't know where your mind went when you read the byline...as you can see there is a photo of a threesome, but not in the way you were thinking out of the gate.

This threesome looks like they are camera ready for a reboot of Charlie's Angels. Hey, that actually isn't a bad idea if I do say so myself. I did just say so myself, moving on...

Here are Jurnee-Smollet Bell, Halle Berry & Kerry Washington attending the NAACP Image Awards.

Wouldn't you have like to been a fly on the wall for what was said when the three exchanged sound bites? I know I would have, perhaps they will all end up appearing in a project together, or simply meet for lunch on a sunny afternoon or ________ fill in your own blank, because filling in blanks is fun!

Mic Drop.

Find out more about the NAACP Image Awards at:
https://naacpimageawards.net/  

Get Down For Flint!

In case you haven't heard, there's a problem in Flint, MI - These guys are here to help!

The Comedy Get Down tour has seen overwhelming support from the people of Flint, and the five heavyweight comedians are excited to announce that proceeds from their Feb. 21 show at Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center in Flint, Mich.,will give back to the Flint community. 

Cedric ‘The Entertainer’, Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, George Lopez and Charlie Murphy have chosen to donate proceeds from the show to the Flint Child Health and Development Fund of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, whose focus is providing support to children exposed to lead. Please visit FlintKids.org for more information.

We're Here To "Get Down!"

Cedric "The Entertainer" is best known for crowd-pleasing performances in hit films such as Barbershop, Be Cool, The Original Kings of Comedy, and the top-ranking Madagascar animated franchise, just to name a few. Cedric will be seen next on the big screen‎ in the much-anticipated comedy feature BARBERSHOP 3 slated for release in early 2016. He is executive producer and stars in the current hit comedy series THE SOUL MAN on TV Land. Cedric also stars in the buzzed about new reality series, CEDRIC'S BARBER BATTLE, which debuted on THE CW on June 29th.

Eddie Griffin has received worldwide recognition through his numerous stand-up comedy specials, movies, television appearances, music and comedy albums for not only acting, but writing and producing as well. Most notably, Def Comedy Jam, HBO One Night Stand, Malcolm & Eddie for which he won the NAACP Image Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series award, Undercover Brother, My Baby's Daddy, Dysfunktional Family, Norbit, Freedom Of Speech, A Fool And His Money play, You Can Tell Em' I Said It and soon to be released Mucho Dinero and An American Hero. Comedy Central also honored Eddie as one of the Top 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians of all time.

D.L. Hughley star of his namesake TV show that ran on ABC The Hughleys, is also well known as one of the standout comedians on the hit comedy tour and docu-film The Original Kings of Comedy. DL can currently be heard nationwide as host of his own nationally syndicated afternoon radio show “The DL Hughley Show”, heard in over 60 markets across the country. Known for being astute and politically savvy in true comedian style, Hughley is a published author; and was honored with a prestigious Peabody Award for his satirical documentary special DL Hughley: The Endangered List. He appeared in the TV drama Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip and will next star in the upcoming NBC drama Heartbreakers. DL is currently starring in his ninth stand-up comedy special Clear.

George Lopez is a multi-talented entertainer whose career encompasses television, film, standup comedy and late-night television. For two seasons, Lopez hosted Lopez Tonight, a late-night television talk show on TBS, Television’s groundbreaking hit sitcom George Lopez, which ran for six seasons on ABC. Lopez has risen to become one of the premier comedic talents in the entertainment industry and known for his extensive charity work with various foundations.

Charlie Murphy became a household name as a cast member of "Chappelles Show" when he recanted his True Hollywood Stories of celebrity and excess, however he has spent the past two decades solidifying his position in Hollywood as a true acting and writing talent. He’s appeared in Lottery Ticket with Bow Wow and Ice Cube, Our Family Wedding with Forrest Whitaker and The Perfect Holiday w/ Queen Latifah and Terrence Howard. Charlie wrote cult classics like Vampire In Brooklyn and Norbit, and stars as ‘Vic’ in Adult Swim’s “Black Jesus”, currently in production on Season 2.

EVENT DETAILS:
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 @ 7:00 PM
FLINT, MI
DORT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION EVENT CENTER
THE COMEDY GET DOWN
FEATURING CEDRIC ‘THE ENTERTAINER’, EDDIE GRIFFIN, D.L. HUGHLEY, GEORGE LOPEZ AND CHARLIE MURPHY

Valarie Pettiford Is Out For Blood - "True Blood"

This just in, "Entertain Me" friend and favorite Valarie Pettiford is out for "Blood"...!

I first interviewed Valarie about her collection of lullabies "Velvet Sky" on Chorus and Verse and for "ET" in October of 2012, you can jump to it here!

http://www.chorusandverse.com/content.php?id=20121025A

Well the multifaceted Ms. Pettiford has landed herself a two episode arc on the hit HBO show "True Blood" read more!

Award-winning star of stage and screen, Valarie Pettiford, is joining the cast of HBO’s top-rated Sunday night drama, True Blood, in a recurring role for their sixth season. She will appear in a two-episode arc starting in Episode 7: “World Without End,” which is scheduled to air on July 28, 2013.

“Working on this show has been a delicious experience,” says Valarie. “It has been an absolute joy to work with a cast of this caliber. Everyone has been so lovely – they say it starts at the top, and on True Blood, it really does.”

From the Broadway stage to independent short films, from blockbusters to music video cameos, this Fosse-trained dancer’s work draws attention. Valarie has a long list of accolades, including a Tony Award nomination, NAACP Awards nominations and Best Actress honors for the festival short ‘The Response.’ Valarie’s resume boasts national tours (Dancin’, Show Boat), hit sitcoms (Half and Half, House of Payne) and big-budget studio films (Stomp the Yard, Jumping the Broom). Her second album, Velvet Sky, a collection of original lullabies, was released last fall. Additionally, she has been sanctioned by the Fosse/Verdon estate to reconstruct the maestro’s choreography for a new generation of dancers in master classes in New York City. She is teaching with fellow Fosse-alum Lloyd Culbreath.

True Blood airs Sunday nights at 9:00 PM on HBO.

Get "Bloody" with Valarie at: www.officialvalariepettiford.com.

Do "Bad Things" at: http://www.hbo.com/true-blood/index.html

10 Stupid Questions: Ralph Cole, Jr. "K-11"

Ralph Cole, Jr.

Ralph Cole, Jr. is a versatile and amazing actor. From the New York stage to the Hollywood screen, Ralph has done it all, including winning a NAACP Theater Award for Best Supporting Actor in Larry Hart's "Sisterella" produced by Michael Jackson and Robert DeNiro. 

Ralph's latest? Well it's none other than Jules Stewart's (Yes, mother of Kristen "Bella" Stewart) directorial debut "K-11". In which he plays a pre-op transsexual named Kay-Kay in  the prision drama whose synopsis is: A record producer comes around after binging on drink and drugs. He finds himself in a section of the Los Angeles County Jail reserved for homosexuals, which is ruled by a transsexual named Mousey...Oh My!

Hey Ralph, it's time to answer my stupid questions, let's go....!!!

1) If Jules Stewart were an actual jewel what would she be?

RCJ:  Diamond

2) Would you rather stay at "K-11" or the K Club Luxury Hotel in Ireland? 

RCJ: The latter.

3) Do you prefer Male or Female drag? 

RCJ: Female drag

4) Have the "Photographs of Your Junk" ever been publicized?

RCJ:  If "Junk" refers to my face, then Yes!

5) Which one of the "Desperate Housewives" is your favorite? 

RCJ: Edie Britt played by Nicollette Sheridan

6) Applying mascara, or applying lipstick which would you rather do?

RCJ: I would rather apply lipstick.

  

7) What would your dream role be?

RCJ: Series regular on a network multi-camera sitcom.

8) Name the character from "Dreamgirls"you identify with most?

RCJ: Lorrell Robinson

9) Are you rated G, PG, PG-13, R or NC-17? 

 RCJ: NC-17

10) If you could pick anyone fictional or real, dead or alive as a cell mate in "K-11" who would it be?  

RCJ: Maxwell Caulfield

"K-11" opens March 15th...!

"Wreck It" with Ralph at: https://twitter.com/ralphcolejr