Terri J. Vaughn Has a Baby Boy!

Per Essence.com
(Posted April 23, 2008) On Monday, actress Terri J. Vaughn and husband Karon Riley of the Arena Football League (AFL) welcomed a baby boy after Vaughn spent six hours in labor. Kal’El Joseph Riley was born at 6:05 P.M. PT in Los Angeles, weighing in at 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and measuring 19.5 inches.

The proud father, a defensive lineman for the Cleveland Gladiators and self-professed Superman fanatic, named his son after his favorite superhero’s Kryptonian name (Kal’El), which he interprets to mean “of God-like abilities.”

“I think the name is very fitting for him—he’s strong, cool and mellow, just perfect,” Vaughn said from her hospital bed. “I could tell even when I was carrying him inside me because he made me feel like Superwoman!”



And the first-time dad wasn’t short on compliments for mother and child: "Terri was amazing during the delivery—and Kal’El looks just like his daddy." Although this is the couple’s first child together, the 38-year-old actress has a son, Daylen Ali, 6, from her first marriage. Daylen was excited and ready to assume his new role as Big Brother. “He couldn’t keep his hands off of him,” Vaughn said. “I keep him loaded up with hand sanitizer!”

Vaughn, who eloped with Riley this past January in Vegas, said motherhood the second time around is familiar territory. “Once a mom, always a mom,” she proclaimed. “But my sons each bring different spirits to my life. Daylen softened my heart and spirit while Kal'El strengthened my heart and soul. God knows what He’s doing—I need them both. I just hope that Kal’El fulfills his God-given purpose, which will make the world a better place.”

Vaughn produced the documentary Angels Can’t Help But Laugh and has appeared in such films as Daddy’s Little Girls, Dirty Laundry and Sister Act 2 and on television in ER, All of Us, Soul Food, Girlfriends and The Steve Harvey Show.

Jackson Lee and Father/Producer Spike Lee

Jackson Lee and Father/Producer Spike Lee attend the Come Together event to Create Worlds project at the Nokia Flagship store on April 24, 2008 in New York City.

Lil B. Sure and Landon Brown

Lil B. Sure! ( Al B. Sure's son ) and Landon Brown ( Bobby Brown's son) perform during the live taping of "Rock the Cradle" on April 24, 2008 at CBS Studio Center in Studio City, California. The show airs Thursdays at 10pm on MTV.

The new 5 dollar bill

Star Jones files for a Divorce

"Several years ago I made an error in judgment by inviting the media into the most intimate area of my life. A month ago I filed for divorce. The dissolution of a marriage is a difficult time in anyone's life that requires privacy with one's thoughts."I have committed myself to handling this situation with dignity and grace and look forward to emerging from this period as a stronger and wiser woman.

Mariah Carey sales 463,000 copies in her first week. I am sure there will be bottles poppin everywhere.

Foxy Brown decides to pray at a church

Tia get's married to her sweetheart

The 30-minute outdoor ceremony was followed by a Midsummer Night Dream-style reception in the hotel's ballroom. Florist Jennifer Katz of Fiori Design created tall iron centerpieces covered in moss and decorated with flowers in different shades of pink. The wedding cake was a four-tiered vanilla and red velvet cake by Cake Divas. Guests danced to the tunes of DJ Michael Hayes

Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys performs on NBC's "Today" Show Summer Concert Series at Rockefeller Center on April 21, 2008 in New York City

Mya

Mya attends the "Le Reve: Indulge the Dream, Play 4 Parkinson's To Benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research" event at the Puck Building on April 22, 2008 in New York City.

50 Cent and EVE

50 Cent and EVE arrives at Sydney International Airport separately on April 23, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. They are in the country to present an award at the 2008 MTV

Janet Jackson's

After halting promotion for her latest LP 'Discipline' due to illness, Janet Jackson is set to release the next single from the set 'Can't Be Good'. Unlike previous single LUV which was only released to select formats on radio, 'Can't Be Good' has a tentative radio ad date of June 9th - impacting all formats.



Janet Jackson's army of fans, the Pop superstar has confirmed to E! Online that her much-anticipated world tour will start on September 11th. According to the 'Feedback' singer, promotion for the her album 'Discipline' is on-going, with tour rehearsal commencing in a months time.

Usher video "Love in the Club"

Keyshia Cole video, Sent from Heaven

Million dollar shot

Three birds flying together and it looks like a smile in the sky.

LaLa Vasquez with child

Ashanti performs live at the Hot 107.9 "Hot on the Runway" event on April 17, 2008 in Atlanta, GA.

Denzel Washington attends the Los Angeles Lakers vs the Sacramento Kings game at the Staples Center

Cassie arrives at the Evenings in Vogue Party at 1 Oak, NYC on April 17, 2008

Mary J. Blige and Jay-Z perform at Oracle Arena on April 21, 2008 in Oakland, California

Mary J. Blige arrives at Mary J. Blige's official after concert party at TAO Las Vegas in The Venetian Hotel on April 19, 2008 in Las Vegas,Nevada

Christina Milian arrives at the Bacardi B-Live Concert at Bayfront Amphitheatre on April 19, 2008 in Miami, Florida.

LL Cool J and his two daughters attends UniverSoul Circus Salutes LL Cool J and Senator Malcolm Smith on April 19, 2008 in New York.

Maya attends the Jordan Brand All-American Classic, at Madison Square Garden, April 19, 2008, New York, New York.

Ciara

Ciara arrives at Temple University Liacouras Center for the 2008 National Hip-Hop Team Vote Launch on April 20, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Rihanna performs at HP Pavilion on April 19, 2008 in San Jose, California.

STEVE HARVEY MORNING SHOW'S

So tell me what do you think?

Mary Ida Vandross

Mary Ida Vandross, the mother of late R&B legend Luther Vandross, died last week of natural causes. She was 82.
Mrs. Vandross outlived her husband, all four of her children, as well as her only grandson. All died as a result of stroke or diabetes.

Per a bio posted on the American Stroke Association website, Mary Ida Vandross was born in Cheraw, South Carolina, as the second child of three.

Omarion

A source at the label confirmed to the BV Buzz that the Sony imprint decided to drop the former B2K lead singer.

Omarion (real name: Omari Ishmael Grandberry) signed as a solo artist to Columbia Records after B2K broke up in December 2003. His boy band was actually signed to Sony's Epic division.

The 23-year-old singer released two solo CDs for the record company, including 2005's 'O' and 2006's '21.' Both albums were certified gold.

In December of 2007, Omarion partnered with rapper Bow Wow on the CD, 'Face Off.' To date, the set has sold 341,137 units according to SoundScan.

No word on what the singer's plans are for life after Columbia Records.

My source speculated that if former Sony executive David McPherson fills the late Ronnie Johnson's job as Executive Vice President and head of Urban Music at Capitol Records, its likely Omarion could end up there. McPherson was influential in B2K's success at Epic.

Another option could be Motown Records.

Omarion's management and production company, The Ultimate Group (TUG) has a deal with that label and released Omarion's good friend and business partner Marques Houston's last two CDs through Motown.

A little sense of humor

New promotional pics of Amerie, shot by noted photographer Derek Blanks

Foxy Brown was released from prison today, after serving eight months of her 12 month sentence

“As soon as she was released from prison, she was greeted by her mother Judith Marchand and lawyer New York City Councilman Charles Barron, as well as hundreds of reporters and fans, some with posters and pink balloons, others with ‘Free Foxy Brown’ T-shirts. Brown wore a leather jacket, jeans, a black shirt, designer pumps and a stylish Fendi designer doo rag over her hair.

Brown’s entourage arrived in a fleet of luxury vehicles that included three Rolls Royce’s, a number of SUV’s and a Maybach, that was filled with clothes. Her family, friends, managers and a hair stylist and makeup artist were all part of the group of people that greeted Brown.”

The official cover for Usher's album which drops in June