Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith were married in 1997, and have been on the Hollywood "A" list ever since. But also true is that for the duration of their marriage, there have been rumors ranging from "trouble in paradise" to impending divorce.
According to Pinkett Smith, every two years or so there is a new rash of rumors. Why them? They are not certain but agree that it might be due, in part, to them having been identified so many times as "a perfect couple."
The rumormongers work overtime in their quest to "find something."One recurring rumor is that the Smiths have an "open marriage." That is, are free to be with others. That, says Pinkett Smith, is not going to happen.
There is much to be said for not dignifying rumor with responses, but there are times when severe annoyance sets in, creating a need to set the record straight.
"There are for more important things to talk about in regards to what is happening in the world than whether we have an open marriage or not," said Pinkett Smith.
"Do we believe that the more control we put on someone, the safer we are? Do we believe loving someone means owning them? Should we be married to individuals who cannot be responsible for themselves and their families within their freedom?"
The presumed answer to all three questions is "no."
Pinkett Smith continued, "What about trust and love? Will and I both can do whatever we want because we trust each other to do so. This does not mean we have an open relationship. This means we have a grown one."

It can happen to anyone, even the biggest celebrities.
Gladys Knight is a music icon, having given the public such classics as “Midnight Train to Georgia,” “If I Were Your Woman,” “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” (the Gladys Knight and the Pips version came out before Marvin Gaye’s) and “Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me.”
But there was a time when the lady with the big, expressive voice was caught in the grip of gambling, specifically blackjack.
Fortunately, that is now relegated to her past.
“I got into gambling when I was playing a casino,” Knight recalled. “One day a friend said, ‘Do you want to play some blackjack?’ So I played and enjoyed it. You think you can win everything but you won’t.”
Knight realized she had a hit a new low one night when, not cognizant of the hours passing, suddenly realized that it was morning — and she should have been at home getting her son ready for school.
This was her wake-up call.
“I just got sick at the table,” she said. “I got up, went to the phone and called Gamblers Anonymous. The lady who answered said, ‘Where are you? We will come get you.’”
They did and that was the start of her recovery, which was completed in record time, due to what she identifies as divine intervention.
“I have a faith that is unbeatable,” she said. “As far as my Lord and Savior is concerned, I try to go the way I’m supposed to, and when I fall short, I ask for help.”

 

When Alicia Keys makes new music, people listen and, perhaps more importantly, they buy. Such an event is also special for radio programmers who are appreciative of having something “hot” to add to their playlists which is sure to generate major response from listeners.
It has been that way since 2001, the year Keys’ debut album, “Songs in A Minor” was released. It comes as no surprise that she was signed to Arista Records by none other than the legendary Clive Davis who knew right away that Keys (whose real name is Alicia Cook) was “special” and “unique.”
How special? Consider this: Since that year the singer, songwriter, pianist, producer and actress has won 14 Grammy Awards, 10 Billboard Music Awards, 16 NAACP Image Awards, five American Music Awards, two People’s Choice Awards, and that is just part of the story.
Keys’ latest album is “Girl on Fire” which could possibly outsell the others, based on its consistent performance thus far. The title track, with its catchy and relentless beat, was a huge hit. The newest single is “Tears Always Win.”
“Girl on Fire” was preceded by “The Element of Freedom” (2009), “As I Am” (2007), “The Diary of Alicia Keys” (2003) and “Songs in A Minor” (2001).
Keys was recently named the Michael Jackson Entertainer of the Decade by Black Radio Exclusive magazine.
Alicia Keys is also a believer in giving back. She is the co-founder and global ambassador for Keep A Child Alive, a non-profit organization committed to providing medication for families in Africa with HIV and AIDS.
 

Beyoncé and Jay-Z have been known for their secrecy with their relationship, marriage and baby news. However with the recent rumors of Beyoncé being pregnant with her second child by husband Jay-Z, we have seven clues on why this rumor may be true. Click through our clues and leave a comment on if you think Beyonce is pregnant for the second time. 

1. Hiding Her Baby Bump: Beyoncé attire at MET Gala was Hi-Waisted Givenchy Gown. This outfit is a surefire way to stay Chic and Covered.

2. Mums The Word: Beyoncé’s Rep has not made a comment regarding the pregnancy rumors.

3. Hint, Hint: On a recent one-on-one with ABC News Beyoncé stated that they wanted more kids and that she loved being a big sister and wanted Blue Ivy to have some company.

4. Just Water For Me: At the MET Gala, it’s reported that Beyoncé did not drink any alcohol.

5. Just In the Nick Of Time: Beyoncé’s tour is scheduled to wrap up around August 5th, which would be perfect timing to take a maternity leave.

6. Get Your Refunds Here: Beyoncé just cancelled her Belgium tour date due to supposed “exhaustion and dehydration”.

7. Eating for Two: According to Vanity Fair - Beyoncé spent more than $1,000 on chicken “wing roulettes” at a restaurant in Dublin after performing there earlier this month.