NEW PICS: THE BITTERSWEET MOVIE PREMIERE OF 'SOUL MEN.'

Samuel L. Jackson walked the red carpet with the cast of Soul Men at the world-famous Apollo Theater in Harlem Tuesday night. While it was a night for celebration the memories of co-stars Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes -- was foremost on people's minds. "This is in my opinion the perfect last film for Bernie," said Sam. "We see him do something we've never seen him do -- sing and dance. I hope everybody's excited about it -- it's such a wonderful film. Getting up every day and seeing Bernie -- he was like the funniest grumpy old man in the world; we loved him." It was definitely a family affair on the red carpet, and relatives of both Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes came out to support their Soul Men performances. Bernie's wife Rhonda, daughter J'Neice and grandbaby Jasmine came in from Chicago, and J'Neice reflected, "I just remember growing up laughing with [my dad], and just him always being my protector." As for Jennifer Hudson, a fellow Chicagoan, she said, "I reached out to her yesterday to let her know that my prayers are with her."

In theaters November 7, Soul Men finds Sam and Bernie singing and dancing as a pair of backup soul singers who haven't spoken to each other in 20 years. But when they're invited to perform at a tribute concert for their famous former band leader, the two curmudgeons reluctantly agree to travel cross country together for the honor. The film culminates at the Apollo Theater.

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NIA LONG, SHARON LEAL, MEKHI PHIFER, MALIK YOBA @ THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND GALA.

A handful of celebs gathered to attend the Thurgood Marshall College Fund's 21st Anniversary Award Gala at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers on October 27, 2008 in New York City. Celebs in attendance included: Nia Long, Sharon Leal, Michael Jai White, Malik Yoba, Mekhi Phifer, singers Tony Rich and Jon B.

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CAST MEMBERS OF 'THIS CHRISTMAS' & 'PERFECT HOLIDAY' DESCRIBE THEIR 'PERFECT CHRISTMAS.'

Ever wanted to know (or may be just wondered) which celebrities, who seem to have it all, describe as their perfect Christmas and how they intend to make it happen? Well, while searching the Internet I came across a list of cast members--from This Christmas and [that God-awful] Perfect Holiday; 2 holiday movies (released nearly back-to-back) each featuring a black ensemble cast--and in the list below, they each revealed what a perfect holiday season means to them. Some answers may surprise you while others may make you want to say 'Ah, bah, humbug!' and 'Say WHAT?!!'

Now, I'm no celebrity by any means, and no, even though Christmas is literally right around the corner, no one has thought of me enough to ask me what would make my holiday season complete; therefore and thus and such, consider my answer as my Christmas gift to you all. That's the only thing I can afford to give yall right about now! *clearing throat* As far as I'm concerned, the answer's quite simple: A perfect holiday season isn't a perfect holiday season unless you're spending it by surrounding yourself with the ones you love and cherish the most. And that's real talk too! LOL! Peep the list below and find out what Lauren London, Morris Chestnut, Gabrielle Union, Idris Elba, Chris Brown and others had to say.

COLUMBUS SHORT (This Christmas) "A perfect Christmas is one where I'm breathing."

IDRIS ELBA (This Christmas) - "A perfect Christmas is being able to buy my daughter a wicked present and sitting on a beach in Jamaica with my family."

SHARON LEAL (This Christmas) - "What makes it perfect is getting everybody you love and care about together. I'm married with a six-year-old, so it's about family."

GABRIELLE UNION (Perfect Holiday) - "I'm going to South Africa with a travel show and a bunch of girlfriends."

MORRIS CHESTNUT (Perfect Holiday) - "I want people to enjoy the holidays. So many people in my family don't enjoy the holidays. That's what I want."

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LORETTA DEVINE (This Christmas) - "When I think of Christmas, I think about when I was doing Dreamgirls on Broadway and I'd go home to Houston and be Santa Claus to all my nieces and nephews. I was the big kahuna. That was great for me."

l REGINA KING (This Christmas) - "It's about family for me. I remember when I was nine-years-old, I got a Barbie Camper. That was a perfect Christmas. This year it would be not to have the threat of global warming."

DELROY LINDO (This Christmas) - "I'd say the coming together of people makes it perfect. I have a six-year-old son and the most important thing to convey to him has to do with the fact that it's about Christmas and coming together to share."

CHRIS BROWN (This Christmas)- "A perfect Christmas is relaxation and going home to chill."

MEKHI PHIFER (This Christmas) - "I get to go home and see everybody in New York."

LAUREN LONDON (This Christmas) - "I remember when I was about 11-years-old, we were all happy. I think my presents came from the 99 cents store. We didn't really get much that year."

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CELEBS AT 'THIS CHRISTMAS' WORLD PREMIERE IN HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA

Celebs gathered at the Cinerama Dome Theater in Hollywood, California a couple of nights ago to watch the world premiere of Screen Gems feature film, This Christmas, starring Idris Elba, Regina King, Delroy Lindo, Loretta Devine, fluffy-ass Mekhi Phifer, Sharon Leal, Chris Brown, Columbus Short and Lauren London. Celebs in attendance included (besides the ones mentioned above): Keke Palmer, Ja'Net DuBois, Common, Malcom Jamal Warner (with his mother, BethAnn), Evan Ross, David Banner (with his mother), Lil Mama, Tiffany 'New York' Pollard, Keith Robinson, Rick Fox, Salli Richardson, Lil JJ, Cee-lo, former members of B2K: J-Boog, Lil Fizz, Raz-B and more.

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