Snoop’s made a couple of moves lately that suggests he must be in search of new cross-over audiences.He recently did an extended cameo on ABC soap “One Life to Live,”  performing two singles from his latest project, “Ego Trippin’” as well as his remix of the soapy theme song. Now comes the news of the music video he shot with country boy Willie Nelson for his “My Medicine” single. The two bonded over smoke and KFC during production in Amsterdam and Nashville.Snoop told MTVNews “I’ve made so many records that were true to hip-hop, true to Snoop Dogg, true to the West Coast and gangsta rap genre, now it’s time for me to make records that feel good to me and venture out.” Like the way you thinkin’. In case you were at work or something:
 Nearly two weeks after their wedding, newlyweds Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey are still in love. The couple have been seen at least twice stepping out as husband and wife; their first outing was to Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People soiree. The second sighting was Saturday as two of the 600 guest Ellen DeGeneres invited to her 50th birthday party. Also in attendance were Dave Chappelle and Jamie Foxx.
International playboy Al Reynolds is getting over the heartbreak of his divorce from Star Jones by partying his suspiciously ambiguous way through Manhattan.
The New York Post spotted Reynolds at club Home, dancing and drinking with “a pretty big girl,” according to a cocktail waitress, “drinking all night with his pinky in the air.” (OK, that part sounds like a bit out of a Three Stooges routine.)
Spotted at the same club? Diddy. Sitting in a corner. Reading a book. Maybe that tell-all Al is reportedly writing.
OK, all you Whitney fans (and, judging from your responses, there are many of you!) The World Entertainment News Network reports that, before a recent concert in London, Whitney was so nervous about forgetting the lyrics to her biggest hits, she had them taped to the wall in her dressing room.  Â
Turns out, she had nothing to worry about — the show was a huge success and Nippy’s performance was great.
Darryl Roberts’ film on the beauty industry, “America the Beautiful,” has been called the most important documentary of the year. In it, Roberts take a back-stage look at the multi-billion dollar industry, telescoping it all through the experiences of Gerren Taylor, a model who made headlines when she commanded the couture runways — at the tender age of 12. Roberts takes a Michael Moore-style approach to his subjects, and kicks it up a notch with the incredibly compelling and surprisingly truthful interviews he films with magazine editors, plastic surgeons and people who profit from making women feel insecure about their looks. Advance word on the film has been hot, the title already snagging a half-dozen festival awards. “America The Beautiful” opens May 9th in Chicago. Check the trailer:Â
  Variety reports that Common has signed on to play a freedom fighter in upcoming flick, “Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins.” Movie continues the saga of John Connor, savior of the post-apocalyptic world, first defended against the forces of evil by the original terminator, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Common is a member of Connor’s inner circle. Just what the future needs — a poet.   Movie is set for a May 2009 debut.
Bossip.com reports on the bonds of trust between newlyweds Beyonce and Jay-Z. Actually, just go ahead and make that treasury bonds.   The pre-nup between these two is staggering, with Beyonce reportedly getting $10 million if the marriage ends after two years, and $1 million each year she stays married, up to 15 years. B also gets access to their private jet and a fleet of cars. To juice the deal even further, Jay has added a Santa clause, providing an additional $5 million for each child she bears for him, which could be sooner rather than later, if the rumors of impending pitter-patter are to be believed.
  Kanye is at it again — this time going off on Entertainment Weekly for their “B+” review of his “Glow in the Dark” show in Seattle: “What’s a B+ mean? I’m an extremist. It’s either A+ or F-. You know what? f*** you and the whole f-ing staff!!!” This guy is a genius but what’s up with that? How surreal would it be to have him in your class, knowing you could look forward to his rant every time you got back a quiz.Â
The newest revolting developments in the R. Kelly case come as no surprise. The only surprise here is how this joker is still walking the streets, let alone traveling internationally,  accepting awards, and recording new music.So now we have a videotape AND an eye-witness. “Who you gonna believe? Me or your lyin’ eyes?”Who said that?Â
Though still the disputed “wife” of the late James Brown, Tomie Raye Hynie is showing hers. Hynie has been after the Brown estate, if not as his wife, then certainly as the baby mama of six-year-old Godfather II. If the executor knows what’s good for that child, there will be some insistence on a trust fund that cannot be touched until he turns 21. Papa’s brand new bag, indeed.
 Nearly two weeks after their wedding, newlyweds Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey are still in love. The couple have been seen at least twice stepping out as husband and wife; their first outing was to Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People soiree. The second sighting was Saturday as two of the 600 guest Ellen DeGeneres invited to her 50th birthday party. Also in attendance were Dave Chappelle and Jamie Foxx.
 Variety reports that Common has signed on to play a freedom fighter in upcoming flick, “Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins.” Movie continues the saga of John Connor, savior of the post-apocalyptic world, first defended against the forces of evil by the original terminator, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Common is a member of Connor’s inner circle. Just what the future needs — a poet.   Movie is set for a May 2009 debut.