Chris Brown lands 'Think Like a Man,' Costner in talks for 'Django'Chris Brown is beefing up the acting side of his resume with his latest role in the adaptation of comedian and actor Steve Harvey's best-selling "Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man," according to Blackfilm.com. The comedy follows four friends who find their love lives turned upside down when the women they're with start taking advice from Harvey's book. Once they figure out what caused the switch-up among the ladies, the four guys start to adapt the book's teachings for themselves. Brown's "Takers" co-star Michael Ealy is also in "Think Like a Man," along with "Entourage's" Jerry Ferrara, Romany Malco, Taraji P. Henson, Gabrielle Union, Meagan Good, Regina Hall, Terrence J of "106 & Park" and Kevin Hart. According to a release, production is underway and the rom-com is set to debut April 6. Chris Brown leads BET Awards nominationsThe BET Awards honors the top performers in music, acting and sports, and this year a singer leads the nominations. "Look At Me Now" singer Chris Brown has garnered six nominations including best male R&B artist, two nominations for best collaboration, video of the year, best actor and Coca-Cola viewers’ choice. Rapper Lil Wayne follows close behind with five nominations including video of the year, best male hip-hop artist, best collaboration, and two Coca-Cola viewers’ choice nominations. Rihanna and Chris Brown follow each other on TwitterFormer flames Rihanna and Chris Brown had fans all a-Twitter when the two began following each other on the social networking site over the weekend. According to the Hollywood Reporter, devotees of the stars noticed on Saturday that Brown—who assaulted Rihanna on the night of the 2009 Grammys and is currently forbidden from annoying, harassing or stalking his ex-girlfriend—had begun tracking the songbird's tweets, and shortly afterward, she began following his. "I never thought you would go back to him! You better not, it's your life but you do have ppl that look up to you. e.g young girls," user iStan4Rihanna wrote to Rihanna, to which the singer replied, "It's f-- Twitter, not the [altar]! Calm down." Rosie O'Donnell on Chris Brown: He's a victim tooLooks like beleaguered singer Chris Brown may have an unlikely ally. Radar Online reports that Rosie O'Donnell took a few minutes Monday during her Sirius XM radio show, Rosie Radio, to defend the singer in the wake of a 2009 assault on then girlfriend Rihanna and a more recent outburst at the "Good Morning America" studios after an appearance. "I just don't know why this kid seems to be held to a different standard than anyone else," O'Donnell said during Monday's broadcast. Chris Brown's 'F.A.M.E.' lands at No. 1The predictions proved to be right - Chris Brown has arrived at the top of the charts this week. The singer, who has made headlines with his outburst at “Good Morning America," has achieved his first No. 1 album with his latest effort, “F.A.M.E.” According to Billboard.com, the record sits atop the Billboard 200 chart with 270,000 sold. That entry marks his second-best sales week, only surpassed by his 2007 sophomore record “Exclusive,” which hit No. 4 on the Billboard 200 with 294,000 sold. 'DWTS' host: Don't have me interview Chris BrownChris Brown is set to perform on "Dancing With the Stars" tonight, just one week after his off-camera outburst at "Good Morning America." As we all know by now, Brown stormily departed the set after anchor Robin Roberts questioned him about his 2009 assault case involving Rihanna, and a window in his dressing room was found smashed. While some fans aren't happy that the star is appearing on the family friendly show, the show's host, Tom Bergeron, doesn't sound eager to talk to Brown either. |
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