HBO is
developing an unscripted series that will star Kanye
West, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Details are sketchy, but the still-untitled project from
Larry Charles ("Borat," "Curb Your Enthusiasm")
will focus on a day in West's hectic life. Producer
Rick Rubin is also reportedly attached as an executive
producer on the show.
Nominations for the NAACP Image Awards were announced
Tuesday, and while the film "Dreamgirls" and TV series
"Everybody Loves Chris" lead the field with eight
nominations each, there's no topping Beyoncé when
it comes to individual achievement. The singer is up for
best actress honors, as well as four music prizes: best
female artist, best video and best song ("Irreplaceable")
and best album (B'Day). Other multiple nominees include
Mary J. Blige — who faces off with Beyoncé for the
four music trophies — Fantasia and Jamie Foxx.
Jennifer Lopez, Terrence Howard, Dane Cook
and others have joined the long list of presenters for the
Golden Globe Awards. The ceremony will air live on NBC
Monday at 8 p.m. ET.
More than
two weeks after his death, soul legend James Brown
has still not been buried as his attorneys and family
continue to work on settling his estate and deciding where
he will be laid to rest. According to The Associated
Press, Brown's body is lying in a sealed casket under the
watchful eyes of security guards at his home in Georgia,
which has been locked up since hours after his death to
protect his memorabilia and personal items.
Daughtry, the band
led by "American Idol" finalist Chris Daughtry,
have begun eking out dates for their upcoming tour. The
rockers get the party started January 28 at the House of
Blues in Anaheim, California, then hit Los Angeles and San
Francisco soon after that. They will be on the road
through April, at least.
