Juicy Hollywood Tidbits – April 20, 2007

Brandy Exits “America’s Got Talent” Did you watch NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” last year? If so, you may remember the judges were David Hasselhoff, Piers Morgan, and R&B singer Brandy. The host of the show was Regis Philbin, but it has already been announced that Jerry Springer, not Regis will be the host for next season. Now it appears that only judges David and Piers will be returning for season two. Brandy has announced that she will not be back for season two and will be replaced by reality tv star Sharon Obbourne. Brandy is still facing vehicular homicide charges … Continue reading

Singer/Actress Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit

If you’ve been following the reports on the fatal car accident involving R&B singer Brandy then you may have seen this next item coming a mile away. According to PEOPLE magazine, the parents of the woman killed in the accident just filed a $50 million wrongful death lawsuit against the former “Moesha” star. According to court documents, the victim’s parents allege, “Brandy (her real name is Brandy Norwood) was driving recklessly” when she struck their daughter. The court papers go on to say on December 30, 2006 the 38-year-old victim, a mother of two, was on her way to one … Continue reading

Has “The View” Already Found Star’s Replacement?

What a week it has been on ABC’s “The View.” On Tuesday, co-host Star Jones Reynolds made a surprise on-air announcement that she would not be returning for the show’s 10th season. Within hours PEOPLE magazine reported that Jones-Reynolds was in her words “fired” by ABC. Then, less than 24 hours later show creator, Barbara Walters told a live audience that she felt betrayed by Jones-Reynolds comments and as a result, the co-host of nine years would no longer be appearing on the “The View” effective immediately. Now, word comes that Jones-Reynolds’s seat (which barely had time to get cold) … Continue reading