HOLLYWOOD QUICK HITS

Thursday, September 02 2010 05:13

JAMIE FOXX'S NEW SKETCH COMEDY SHOW: Reports say that Jamie Foxx is prepping a new sketch comedy show with Fox. According to Deadline.com, the pilot was in development with the network, but they ended up not didn't picking up the show. They have reportedly changed their mind. The title of the show is The Jamie Foxx Project and is a different show from the pilot. The network has ordered 12 episodes. It will be in the vein of In Living Color and will spoof pop culture.

CONDOLEEZA RICE TURNED DOWN DANCING WITH THE STARS?: Reports say that former secretary of state Condoleezza Rice was among the dozen celebrities that have turned down offers to join the cast of Dancing With the Stars. According to Thehollywoodreporter.com, other "celebs" that have turned down DWTS include Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg, Sylvester Stallone, political commentator Ann Coulter, Erin Brockovich, Suzanne Somers and more.

MICHAEL JORDAN'S SON'S TWEETS LEADS TO CASINO INVESTIGATION: Michael Jordan's son Marcus' tweets have MGM Resorts International in hot water. According to The Associated Press, the resort came under investigation from gaming officials after the underage Marcus tweeted about his wild weekend in Vegas and stop at a strip club. On August 20th, Marcus reported tweeted about spending $35,000 at Haze at Aria Resort & Casino. He wrote, "Last night was stupid . . . 35K at Haze. Totals 50K something the whole day." Since the investigation, the tweet has been deleted and Marcus told Fox Sports that it was a mistake and he has discussed the situation with his parents. He said, "I didn't mean it the way it came across. My family and friends know the type of person I am." Nevada Gaming Control Board enforcement chief Jerry Markling said they were examining whether the casino operator violated laws prohibiting drinking or gambling by minors.

IS ERIC WILLIAMS A DEADBEAT DAD?: Rumor has it that Basketball Wives star Jennifer Williams' husband NBA player Eric Williams has fathered a child outside of their marriage -- and that he is a deadbeat dad. According to Hellobeautiful.com, the alleged baby mama's name is Brandy and she tweeted a pic of her 18-month-old son named Jaden to Jennifer. Brandy has reportedly said that she didn't know that Eric was married and learned about their wedding on YouTube when she was five months pregnant. She also allegedly has a paternity case open against Eric right now. A source close to Brandy said, "As a single mother to her only son, Jayden, she has had no help and supports him on her own. She hopes that the paternity case will conclude soon so she can get the support she needs to provide the best for him. Eric has failed to take 2 court issued paternity tests so far. I think he is a dead beat dad that only wishes to keep Brandy quiet in hopes of landing a reality show spin off from Basketball Wives. Twitter may not have been the best outlet but Brandy feels that Jennifer should know the truth. "

Eric's alleged child: http://tinyurl.com/2wanp3n