Foxx Embarrassed By Hometown WelcomingOctober 7th, 2009 JAMIE FOXX was left red-faced the first time he brought his teenage daughter to his Texas hometown - because city officials had misspelled a banner welcoming the star. The Ray star was recently honoured with a parade in his native Terrell, Texas and Foxx was proud to bring his now 14-year-old daughter Corinne to see where he grew up.
Foxx Changes Hit Record To Please Angry ParentsOctober 5th, 2009 JAMIE FOXX gave late night audiences a laugh on Monday (05Oct09) with a new kid-friendly version of his hit song BLAME IT - after angry parents berated him for encouraging young children to drink. The song's hook, "Blame it on the alcohol", has become a popular phrase among kids who sing the catchy tune in between class, according to Foxx - who has been approached by parents of his teenage daughter's classmates.
Soloist Stars Downey, Jr. And Foxx To Team Up For Road MovieOctober 1st, 2009 THE SOLOIST co-stars ROBERT DOWNEY, JR. and JAMIE FOXX are to team up for a new road movie comedy with the brains behind 2009 summer hit THE HANGOVER.
Jamie Foxx woos women by playing cello!September 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Actor Jamie Foxx found it difficult to learn the cello for 'The Soloist' until he realised that he could impress girls with the instrument. The Oscar winner plays the role of a homeless cello prodigy Nathanial Ayers in 'The Soloist', where he was required to learn the instrument.
Foxx Impresses Women With Cello PlayingSeptember 24th, 2009 JAMIE FOXX struggled to learn the cello for his movie about a schizophrenic musician - until he realised he could impress women with his newfound talent. The Oscar winner portrays homeless cello prodigy Nathanial Ayers in The Soloist and was required to learn the instrument for the role.
Foxx 'parents' Rejection Still Hurts'September 3rd, 2009 JAMIE FOXX will never understand why he was abandoned by his parents - because he revels in the love from his own daughter. The Ray star's mother Louise gave up parental rights when Foxx was just seven months old, putting his upbringing in the hands of her adoptive parents Estelle and Mark Talley.
Jamie Foxx says parents' rejection still hurtsSeptember 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Jamie Foxx has confessed he is still to get over the fact that his biological parents abandoned him. The Oscar winning actor was given up when just seven months old and was raised by his mother's adoptive parents.
Foxx terrified by stalkerSeptember 1st, 2009 JAMIE FOXX was so shocked after a man tried to break into his Philadelphia hotel suite, he can't go to a bar without eyeing the emergency exit. A 47 year old man was arrested in April (09) and charged with burglary, stalking, and making criminal threats, after claims he tried to get into the Ray actor's room on two occasions.
Jamie Foxx brings music, laughs to New Orleans as city prepares for anniversary of KatrinaAugust 28th, 2009 Jamie Foxx brings music, laughs to New OrleansNEW ORLEANS — Just two days shy of the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, entertainer Jamie Foxx brought some music and laughter to New Orleans with his "Blame It" tour. Foxx joked with the enthusiastic crowd of thousands at the New Orleans Arena on Thursday night.
Leonardo DiCaprio signs petition to help protect feathered birdsJuly 31st, 2009 LONDON - American actor Leonardo DiCaprio has found a new hobby, which involves watching birds of the feathered kind. DiCaprio, 34, spent more than an hour watching peregrine falcons at London's Tate Modern this week, reports the Sun.
Makeshift memorial outside Harlem theater where Michael Jackson performed as a childJune 26th, 2009 Michael Jackson mourned outside Harlem theaterNEW YORK — People heading to work were stopping at a makeshift memorial outside Harlem's Apollo Theater, where Michael Jackson performed as a child. The tributes were being written Friday on pieces of cardboard, and on newspapers bearing his photo.
Halle Berry kiss was a joke: Jamie FoxxJune 15th, 2009 NEW YORK - Jamie Foxx has rubbished critics of his kiss with Halle Berry at a recent awards ceremony insisting their lip lock was a prank conjured up by the actress. Foxx presented the sexy star with the 'Hottest Girl On the Planet' award at Spike TV's 2nd Annual Guy's Choice Awards in Los Angeles last month, and they shocked the audience with a passionate on stage embrace, reports imdb.com.
Queen Latifah to host BET Awards after-party show; Beyonce, T.I. are top nomineesJune 9th, 2009 Queen Latifah to host BET Awards after-party showNEW YORK — The party won't stop after the BET Awards are over, and Queen Latifah (Lah-TEE'-fah) will be around to make sure of it. The entertainer is hosting the network's post-awards televised bash, which will air after the live show June 28.
Jamie Foxx to play Mike Tyson in biopicMay 18th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx will be playing the role of Mike Tyson in a biopic made on the boxer. The retired boxer gave his nod to Foxx saying that he recently met the actor and feels that Foxx is the best man (we still donno if its an insult or appreciation lol) to portray him in the film, reported contactmusic.com.
Beyonce and T.I. lead BET Awards nominees with 5 each; Jamie Foxx to host the showMay 14th, 2009 Beyonce, T.I. lead BET Awards nominees with 5 eachLOS ANGELES — For Beyonce and T.I., No.