Bobby Brown shows off his old side
Bobby Brown was back with New Edition - and his ostentatious behavior stood out when he was paired with the soulful group.
Brown, who left New Edition in the 1980s for a solo career, reunited with the band Sunday night for two songs at the Essence Music Festival.
As the other five members moved to slick choreography Sunday, Brown ran around the stage wildly and performed raunchy dance moves. The men brought the crowd to its feet with their performance of the 1985 hit “Mr. Telephone Man.”
Brown then left the stage, and the remainder of the group - original members Ralph Tresvant, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe, plus Johnny Gill, who replaced Brown - performed several ballads.
Jamie Foxx hasn't
forgotten his roots
Jamie Foxx says he has big plans for his hometown of Terrell, Texas. But he's not ready to share exactly what they are.
“We're going to do something real special in Terrell - for the whole city,” the Oscar-winning actor and singer said Sunday at the Essence Music Festival.
Foxx said he has “snuck back” to his hometown, which is about 30 miles east of Dallas, a couple of times since he won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the movie “Ray.”
He said he plans to help friends with community work such as opening a new youth center.
“When I get a chance I'm going to get back to Terrell, Texas,” he said.
Farrow pleads for more aid for Darfur
Mia Farrow, who recently returned from her second trip to Darfur, says more international aid is desperately needed in the western Sudan province.
The actress and U.N. Children's Fund goodwill ambassador told ABC's “This Week” that in Darfur alone, UNICEF has only 20 percent of what it needs to continue its work.
“And that's really why I'm here, to tell people I've seen firsthand that UNICEF and other aid agencies are all that there is right now to sustain these lives, keeping people alive,” Farrow said on the show, which aired Sunday.
Paul Simon says it's time to tour solo
Paul Simon's new tour is about music, not Art.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer launched his first solo tour in five years with a Wednesday show in Cleveland, supporting his critically acclaimed album “Surprise.” His last time on the road in 2003-04, Simon teamed up with old friend Art Garfunkel, rather than going alone.
“The situation with Artie was unique,” Simon said about their collaboration. “I really had to think about what would serve that show the best. ... But when I'm doing my own show, I do what I want to do with the show. I don't have to share responsibilities.”
- From wire reports
Brown, who left New Edition in the 1980s for a solo career, reunited with the band Sunday night for two songs at the Essence Music Festival.
As the other five members moved to slick choreography Sunday, Brown ran around the stage wildly and performed raunchy dance moves. The men brought the crowd to its feet with their performance of the 1985 hit “Mr. Telephone Man.”
Brown then left the stage, and the remainder of the group - original members Ralph Tresvant, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe, plus Johnny Gill, who replaced Brown - performed several ballads.
Jamie Foxx hasn't
forgotten his roots
Jamie Foxx says he has big plans for his hometown of Terrell, Texas. But he's not ready to share exactly what they are.
“We're going to do something real special in Terrell - for the whole city,” the Oscar-winning actor and singer said Sunday at the Essence Music Festival.
Foxx said he has “snuck back” to his hometown, which is about 30 miles east of Dallas, a couple of times since he won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the movie “Ray.”
He said he plans to help friends with community work such as opening a new youth center.
“When I get a chance I'm going to get back to Terrell, Texas,” he said.
Farrow pleads for more aid for Darfur
Mia Farrow, who recently returned from her second trip to Darfur, says more international aid is desperately needed in the western Sudan province.
The actress and U.N. Children's Fund goodwill ambassador told ABC's “This Week” that in Darfur alone, UNICEF has only 20 percent of what it needs to continue its work.
“And that's really why I'm here, to tell people I've seen firsthand that UNICEF and other aid agencies are all that there is right now to sustain these lives, keeping people alive,” Farrow said on the show, which aired Sunday.
Paul Simon says it's time to tour solo
Paul Simon's new tour is about music, not Art.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer launched his first solo tour in five years with a Wednesday show in Cleveland, supporting his critically acclaimed album “Surprise.” His last time on the road in 2003-04, Simon teamed up with old friend Art Garfunkel, rather than going alone.
“The situation with Artie was unique,” Simon said about their collaboration. “I really had to think about what would serve that show the best. ... But when I'm doing my own show, I do what I want to do with the show. I don't have to share responsibilities.”
- From wire reports
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