Paula Patton News

Earlier this year, more than 4 million viewers tuned in for the series premiere of 'Real Husbands of Hollywood' on BET Networks. Today, the network announced a second season pickup with a 12 episode order for the smart, semi-scripted comedy that is now being labeled the 'fakest reality show ever.

Marc Jacobs makes his acting debut in the new film Disconnect. Written by Andrew Stern and directed by Henry Alex Rubin, Disconnect opens in select theaters on April 12th, 2013!

Valarie Pettiford is making a limited number of signed CDs available just in time for the holidays via her website. Her second solo album, VELVET SKY is a collection of original lullabies; a perfect gift for the parents or expecting parents on your holiday gift-giving list. The Digital Album is also Available on iTunes, Amazon and Online Retailers.

Comedian and actor, Kevin Hart teams up with BET Networks to bring viewers one of the funniest shows on television 'Real Husbands of Hollywood.' (#BETRealHusbands) The semi-scripted series is the fakest reality show ever following these men of Hollywood along their surreal lives. Enjoy the ride as these guys take on all things, from the husband's point of view. You may recognize some situations or characters from those other reality shows. That is completely on purpose, tune in to the network premiere Tuesday, January 15, 2013 from 10-10:30 p.m. EST/PST.

Today, Valarie Pettiford releases her second solo album, "Velvet Sky", a collection of original lullabies.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, RENT and Private Practice star Taye Diggs and R&B music artist Trey Songz have joined the Fox Searchlight film Baggage Claim, based on the novel by David E. Talbert. Filming is underway this month in Los Angeles.

Today, September 18, 2012, Pettiford will release her second solo album, "Velvet Sky", a collection of original lullabies. She brings a tenderness and wealth of emotion to the thirteen tracks on this new album, all of which were written especially for her by two legendary writing teams - Ron Abel (music)/Chuck Steffan (lyrics) and Michael Orland (music)/Jamie Wooten (lyrics). The songs range from playful numbers that are meant to inspire play between parents and their children, as well as softer tracks to lull babies (of all ages) to sleep.

The New York Times reports that viewers of SESAME STREET will get their first look at 'Elmo the Musical,' a brand new segment on the long-running children's educational program.Featured in one of the installments will be five-time Tony award winner Audra McDonald who will sing 'Keep on Clucking' in the episode titled 'Circus the Musical.'

Celebrate 'Sweet 16' when ABC's THE VIEW returns for its new season, live, today, September 4, 2012. 'The View' airs Monday-Friday (11:00 am-12:00 pm, ET) on the ABC Television Network.

VH1 is giving hit scripted drama/comedy series SINGLE LADIES a third season. The series, which has its second season finale on Monday, August 27 at 9PM,* has been averaging 3.2 million total viewers during premieres plus first encores, up 10% from season 1.

Celebrate 'Sweet 16' when ABC's THE VIEW returns for its new season, live, Tuesday, September 4, 2012. 'The View' airs Monday-Friday (11:00 am-12:00 pm, ET) on the ABC Television Network.

The Toronto International Film Festival® announces the addition of 3 Galas and 18 Special Presentations, including 8 World Premieres, to its slate. The Festival will close with Paul Andrew Williams' A SONG FOR MARION, starring Vanessa Redgrave and Terence Stamp.

The long-running children's educational series SESAME STREET will begin its 43rd season beginning September 24. Continuing its tradition of inviting famous personalities to visit the muppet-filled neighborhood, EW.com has unveiled a line-up of A-list celebs who will make appearances on this year's show, including David Hyde Pierce and Amy Ryan.

TEEN CHOICE 2012 will once again celebrate the hottest teen icons in television, music, film, sports, fashion, comedy and the web in the choicest, star-studded two-hour event airing live tonight, July 22 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. Among the nominees are GLEE star Lea Michele and 'How I Met Your Mother's Neil Patrick Harris.

Principal photography has begun on "Very Good Girls," written and directed by Naomi Foner, with Dakota Fanning, Elizabeth Olsen, Boyd Holbrook, Demi Moore, Ellen Barkin, Richard Dreyfuss, Clark Gregg, Kiernan Shipka and Peter Sarsgaard. Norton Herrick's Herrick Entertainment is producing and financing the project with Michael London's Groundswell Productions producing. "Very Good Girls" will shoot on location in New York.

On Tuesday, September 18, 2012, Pettiford will release her second solo album, "Velvet Sky", a collection of original lullabies. She brings a tenderness and wealth of emotion to the thirteen tracks on this new album, all of which were written especially for her by two legendary writing teams - Ron Abel (music)/Chuck Steffan (lyrics) and Michael Orland (music)/Jamie Wooten (lyrics). The songs range from playful numbers that are meant to inspire play between parents and their children, as well as softer tracks to lull babies (of all ages) to sleep.

VH1 and Queen Latifah's Flavor Unit Entertainment are bringing sexy back to summer with the Memorial Day second season premiere of the hit scripted series SINGLE LADIES. After averaging 3 million total viewers during premiere plus first encore each Monday night, VH1's first hour-long scripted series returns with fan favorites LisaRaye McCoy (Keisha) and Charity Shea (April), along with the series debut of actress Denise Vasi (Raquel) as a new co-lead. SINGLE LADIES season 2 premieres tonight, May 28 at 9PM ET/PT on VH1.

TEEN CHOICE 2012 will once again celebrate the hottest teen icons in television, music, film, sports, fashion, comedy and the web in the choicest, star-studded two-hour event airing live Sunday, July 22 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. Among the nominees are GLEE star Lea Michele and 'How I Met Your Mother's Neil Patrick Harris.

TEEN CHOICE 2012 will once again celebrate the hottest teen icons in television, music, film, sports, fashion, comedy and the web in the choicest, star-studded two-hour event airing live Sunday, July 22 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. 'The Vampire Diaries' leads the TEEN CHOICE 2012 nominees with six nominations, while AMERICAN IDOL and Justin Bieber each garnered five nominations. In addition, new categories added this year include Choice Book and Choice Electronic Dance Music (EDM) Artist.

After averaging 3 million total viewers during premiere plus first encore each Monday night, VH1's first hour-long scripted series returns with fan favorites LisaRaye McCoy (Keisha) and Charity Shea (April), along with the series debut of actress Denise Vasi (Raquel) as a new co-lead. SINGLE LADIES season 2 will premiere May 28 at 9PM ET/PT on VH1.