For the first time in I don't know how many years, the Jackson were honored and presented with the BMI Urban Awards prestigious Icon award last Thursday night. Now what Michael and Jermaine were doing that had them so tied up that they didn't bother to attend the event is anyone's guess. Mama Katherine and Papa Joe were in attendance, as were LaToya and Rebbie and Janet, who got choked up while introducing her big brothers Tito, Randy, Jackie and Marlon as they received their Icon award. Bless her heart. "Family is the most important commodity that all of us have," she said. "I am so proud to be able to salute my brothers." According to People magazine, Janet called off the names of each brother and said, "I salute you for your talent and your musical gifts you've given the world. I tell you that every time we speak. I'm so excited to salute you!" While Michael didn't make it to the event, his brothers offered their support for him and his upcoming album. "We haven't heard it, but we've heard about it," Randy told reporters. "It's going to be great."
Earlier in the evening, Tallahassee's home son, T-Pain (real name Faheem Najm) earned the coveted Songwriter of the Year crown and shared the Producer of the Year trophy with crossover king Jonathan “J.R.” Rotem and Kanye West. He picked up several other awards as well.
Check out the pics below. Celebs in attendance included: Chris Tucker, Flex Alexander and his wife Shanice Wilson, Angela and Vanessa Simmons, Elise Neal, Cee-lo, Ray J., Toccara, Christina Milian, Teairra Marie, Fonzsworth Bentley with his girlfriend and actress Faun Chambers, Lloyd, Mel B., Nicole Murphy Mitchell, Bobby Valention and more.
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According to the National Enquirer, actor/comedian Chris Tucker is facing a legal battle with a woman who claims he is the "deadbeat father' of her two-year-old daughter. Gail Webb is demanding child support payments from the 35-year-old comedian, claiming the pair dated for years before he disappeared as soon as they discovered she was pregnant with little Krista Jane. She says, "I just want help with Krista and want her to know her father. If Chris Tucker wants to go to court, I welcome the opportunity to show the world what a big liar - and deadbeat father - he really is." But the Rush Hour star maintains he has never even met his accuser. His representative tells the National Enquirer, "Chris has never met or had a child with Gail Webb. And he has never seen the court papers."
I don't know about yall, but anytime I hear the names Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan in the same sentence, the first thing that comes to mind is their Rush Hour movies. Well, the dynamic duo are set to reunite for a new movie...unfortunately for you Rush Hour fanatics, it will not be Rush Hour 4. The comedian and martial arts expert have starred together in three instalments of the Rush Hour series - which sees them playing two policemen. Chan tells MTV: "We've just agreed to do it. It's like two days ago when Chris Tucker called me. We sat down and decided we want to do another movie. Not a Rush Hour - something new. Now we're looking for the writer." Chan also stated that he is keen for things to move forward quickly as he felt frustrated by the long time lapses between the Rush Hour films. Previously, Chan admitted that he did not fully understand the humor behind the Rush Hour films, saying it was "too Americanized" on his blog.
