Janet Jackson is furious at her brother Jermaine Jackson. Jermaine abandoned his third wife and two kids, and now his mother, 74-year-old Katherine Jackson has to pay the child support and provide housing. Alejandra Jackson used to be with Randy Jackson and had two kids by him. Then she left him for Jermaine. Now, Jermaine has dumped her for another woman. Jermaine’s new woman has money, so he could care less. He’s going with the cash. Janet is upset because she pays her mother’s bills, so therefore Jermaine’s ex and kids are being supported by her. Janet can’t believe her brother is standing by and letting his mother handle his business. Janet wants the men in her family to man up, get jobs and stop relying on their mother and family for handouts. There are kids, exes and girlfriends everywhere, and guess who has to pick up the tab? The Jacksons that have jobs have to.

Jonathan Plummer is ready for his close-up. The ex-husband of Terry McMillan and inspiration for the book and movie “How Stella Got Her Groove Back” is gearing up for the release of his book, “Balancing Act.” Plummer’s novel comes out Sept. 4. The book is loosely based on his life about a Jamaican man whose ordinary life is changed forever when he meets a rich, powerful older woman. She brings him into her world. She can’t resist his dark chocolate skin and hazel green eyes. At first, he’s enjoying the money and lavish lifestyle, but then realizes she desires every adorable man he sees, and he has to make a decision.

Mel B may lose the money she fought so hard to get from Eddie Murphy! According to published reports and her mother, the former Spice Girl is married to a con artist. Stephen Belafonte, a.k.a. Mr. Mel B, is a fake. His real name is Stephen Standsbury. Stephen changed his name to Belafonte because he wanted people to think he was Harry Belafonte’s son. Mel B secretly married Stephen on June 6, and immediately cut off ties with her mother and close friends. Stephen has quite a past. His last girlfriend was 60 years old, and he used her for her money. He would drive around in her car picking guys and gals. Friends of Stephen describe him as a high school drop out, a scam artist, an animal killer, a liar, and a psycho who wouldn’t pay child support. He has a 3-year-old daughter, and he didn’t want to pay the $350 a month in child support. Sources say Mel made him sign a prenup. Many fear she has made a big mistake, and he’s only with her because she’s about to get Eddie Murphy’s money.

Jill Scott graces the cover of the new issue of Essence. Jilly from Philly looks fabulous. Jill opens up to Terry McMillan about her troubled marriage, new CD, “The Real Thing” and her new Tyler Perry movie, “Why Did I Get Married,” which opens in theatres this October.

50 Years of Black fashion is celebrated in the new issue of Ebony magazine. Alek Wek, Kimora Lee Simmons, Tyra Banks and Iman are gracing the cover.
Boris Kodjoe is coming to Philly! Kodjoe has joined the cast of the stage play “Whatever She Wants” with Vivica A. Fox and Richard Roundtree. The show kicks off Sept. 11 at the Merriam Theatre.

Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown together again? No! Bobby recently helped his ex celebrate her 44th birthday. The famous exes are connected by their daughter Bobbi Kristina. Despite a rocky relationship, they are still on good terms.

Cedric The Entertainer is hard at work on a TV pilot for ABC. In the new show, Cedric will play a man who has a hard time dealing with the fact that his wife just hit the lottery for millions of dollars. He’s used to being the breadwinner, and now his wife is in charge of the money.

Actor/comedian Chris Tucker says he’s ready to hit the road. The “Rush Hour III” star is planning a 20-city tour and a movie based on his standup routine.

Is there still a “View” for Sherri Shepherd? She was expected to be announced as a new panelist on the ABC talker along with Whoopi Goldberg, but then contract negotiations hit a snag. Was Shepherd asking for too much money? I doubt it. She has to get to the Promised Land before she can start making demands. Sources say she is still being considered.

Whatever happened to El DeBarge? The father of 10 (yes, 10 children) is doing well working on new projects and raising his family.

Actress Regina King is starring in the new ad campaign for Gap clothing. King’s new movie, “This Christmas,” opens in theatres on Nov. 21.

Does Sean “Diddy” Combs want Kim Porter back? Porter is opening up about life after Diddy, and she is ready to move on with their kids and start a new. Friends say Diddy is making overtures to Kim to reconcile, but she wants to get married and nothing else. She is tired of being taken advantage of by him.