Bring That Week Back: Week of March 26, 2009

Is Destiny's Child making a comeback? Check out this week's biggest stories!

Man Beheads Sister - Two sisters and the brother who killed them will share a single funeral service and be buried together this week. Police shot and killed 23-year-old Kerby Revelus after an officer saw him decapitate his 5-year-old sister, Bianca. Kerby also violently stabbed his 17-year-old sister, Samantha, to death. A surviving sister, 9-year-old Saraphina, is recovering from stab wounds inflicted by her brother.

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Man Beheads Sister - Two sisters and the brother who killed them will share a single funeral service and be buried together this week. Police shot and killed 23-year-old Kerby Revelus after an officer saw him decapitate his 5-year-old sister, Bianca. Kerby also violently stabbed his 17-year-old sister, Samantha, to death. A surviving sister, 9-year-old Saraphina, is recovering from stab wounds inflicted by her brother.

Just Rumors - If you’ve heard through the forwarded text messages, MySpace or Facebook grapevines that Keyshia Cole’s mother, Frankie, died in a car accident, you’re just dead wrong. Cole's mom hasn't been in any kind of accident and is alive and well in Atlanta. A release from Cole’s publicist does add that Cole and her people thank her fans for their concern.

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Just Rumors - If you’ve heard through the forwarded text messages, MySpace or Facebook grapevines that Keyshia Cole’s mother, Frankie, died in a car accident, you’re just dead wrong. Cole's mom hasn't been in any kind of accident and is alive and well in Atlanta. A release from Cole’s publicist does add that Cole and her people thank her fans for their concern.

Chris and Rihanna - At the height of both of their careers, the couple, who had dated for over a year, was involved in a highly publicized domestic incident that took place on the eve of the 2009 Grammys.

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RiRi’s Cooperating - The Chris Brown/Rihanna saga is gaining steam again, as new reports indicate that RiRi is “cooperating” in the case against Brown. The Los Angeles District Attorney refuted reports that Rihanna is no longer cooperating with authorities on the case—though a spokesman did say they are not dealing with the R&B star directly. There are also reports that Rihanna is contemplating appearing on “Oprah.”

Seven Punished - Seven students at Oprah's Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa have been punished for violating the code of conduct at the school. A rep for Winfrey says four were kicked out and three others were suspended. Authorities won't say what the girls did; but reports say the seven are accused of trying to force students into relationships and to engage in sexual conduct. It's the second major controversy to hit the school.

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Seven Punished - Seven students at Oprah's Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa have been punished for violating the code of conduct at the school. A rep for Winfrey says four were kicked out and three others were suspended. Authorities won't say what the girls did; but reports say the seven are accused of trying to force students into relationships and to engage in sexual conduct. It's the second major controversy to hit the school.

Deadly Crash - Police in Miami say Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth is cooperating with authorities investigating an incident in which he hit and killed a pedestrian with his Bentley. The incident took place on Saturday morning. Police say Mario Reyes was taken to a trauma center, where he was pronounced dead about an hour later. No charges have been filed.

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Manslaughter Charge - Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth has been charged with killing a pedestrian last month while driving drunk. An arrest warrant issued in Miami charges Stallworth with DUI manslaughter in the March 14 accident that killed 59-year-old Mario Reyes. If convicted, Stallworth would face up to 15 years in prison.

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Charged - Some legal troubles for a popular Jamaican reggae singer. Police have charged Luciano with harboring a fugitive. Authorities say a man shot and wounded three policemen while he was holed up inside the singer's home last week. The hour-long standoff ended with the fugitive gunman being shot to death inside the home. Luciano was nominated for a Grammy in 2001 for the song "A New Day."

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Charged - Some legal troubles for a popular Jamaican reggae singer. Police have charged Luciano with harboring a fugitive. Authorities say a man shot and wounded three policemen while he was holed up inside the singer's home last week. The hour-long standoff ended with the fugitive gunman being shot to death inside the home. Luciano was nominated for a Grammy in 2001 for the song "A New Day."

Remembering a Legend - The news was so shocking at the time, people who heard it believed it was some kind of cruel April Fool's Day joke. But 25 years ago – on April Fool's Day – Marvin Gaye was shot to death by his father one day before his 45th birthday. The shooting occurred during an argument between the two. Gaye's biggest hits included "I Heard It Through The Grapevine," "What's Going On" and "Let's Get It On.” He would have turned 70 on April 2.

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Remembering a Legend - The news was so shocking at the time, people who heard it believed it was some kind of cruel April Fool's Day joke. But 25 years ago – on April Fool's Day – Marvin Gaye was shot to death by his father one day before his 45th birthday. The shooting occurred during an argument between the two. Gaye's biggest hits included "I Heard It Through The Grapevine," "What's Going On" and "Let's Get It On.” He would have turned 70 on April 2.

‘Mistakes’ Made - Authorities say a pair of mistakes may have doomed two NFL players and another man during a boating trip in the Gulf of Mexico. An investigation revealed that the boat turned over after one of the men tried to move the boat forward to try to pry the anchor loose. Oakland Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper and free-agent defensive lineman Corey Smith are missing and presumed dead.

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‘Mistakes’ Made - Authorities say a pair of mistakes may have doomed two NFL players and another man during a boating trip in the Gulf of Mexico. An investigation revealed that the boat turned over after one of the men tried to move the boat forward to try to pry the anchor loose. Oakland Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper and free-agent defensive lineman Corey Smith are missing and presumed dead.

Moats Case - The Dallas cop who kept Houston Texans running back Ryan Moats from going inside a hospital to be with his dying mother-in-law has resigned. Officer Robert Powell says he turned in his badge in the hopes that the department, its officers and the citizens of Dallas can all move forward. Powell stopped Moats after his SUV rolled through a red light. The officer pulled his gun and threatened to jail Moats, even as he and his family explained the situation.

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Moats Case - The Dallas cop who kept Houston Texans running back Ryan Moats from going inside a hospital to be with his dying mother-in-law has resigned. Officer Robert Powell says he turned in his badge in the hopes that the department, its officers and the citizens of Dallas can all move forward. Powell stopped Moats after his SUV rolled through a red light. The officer pulled his gun and threatened to jail Moats, even as he and his family explained the situation.

Adoption Drama - Madonna claims she hasn't pulled any strings to adopt a girl from Malawi, to go along with the son she adopted from the impoverished African nation in 2006. She also denies using her fame to fast-track the adoption process for the girl. Her critics say if she really wants to help, she should provide aid so the girl could be cared for by her own extended family in Africa.

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Adoption Drama - Madonna claims she hasn't pulled any strings to adopt a girl from Malawi, to go along with the son she adopted from the impoverished African nation in 2006. She also denies using her fame to fast-track the adoption process for the girl. Her critics say if she really wants to help, she should provide aid so the girl could be cared for by her own extended family in Africa.

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Natalie Cole - Natalie Maria Cole, who achieved success in her early career as an R&B star but smoothly changed her repertoire toward a more jazz-oriented musical style, is 59. The singer-songwriter has won 10 Grammys.

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Cole Donors - Some of Natalie Cole's fans want to give her something she needs badly: a kidney. When the singer was on “Larry King Live” this week, the show received calls from dozens of viewers asking if they can be tested as possible donors. Cole, who was diagnosed with hepatitis C last February, says without a kidney transplant, she will be on dialysis for the rest of her life.

Charges Dropped - Authorities dropped charges against Wayna after her arrest last week. The singer was charged with possession of a prohibited weapon on Wednesday when she tried to take a baton through airport security. She uses the baton on stage while performing her song "Billy Club," which is about police brutality. She thanked prosecutors for deciding not to pursue the matter any further, saying she's "relieved and grateful" that she won't be in further trouble.

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Charges Dropped - Authorities dropped charges against Wayna after her arrest last week. The singer was charged with possession of a prohibited weapon on Wednesday when she tried to take a baton through airport security. She uses the baton on stage while performing her song "Billy Club," which is about police brutality. She thanked prosecutors for deciding not to pursue the matter any further, saying she's "relieved and grateful" that she won't be in further trouble.

It Costs to be Fierce - They say they made Queen Latifah look like a million bucks - literally. And makeup artist Roxanna Floyd and fashion stylist Susan Moses say the thanks they got was that they were stiffed. So, the two are suing Queen for $1 million. Floyd says she lost $700,000 and Moses says she was cheated out of $300,000. A spokeswoman for Latifah says the suits are without merit, but says she can't say more because the case is in the courts.

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It Costs to be Fierce - They say they made Queen Latifah look like a million bucks - literally. And makeup artist Roxanna Floyd and fashion stylist Susan Moses say the thanks they got was that they were stiffed. So, the two are suing Queen for $1 million. Floyd says she lost $700,000 and Moses says she was cheated out of $300,000. A spokeswoman for Latifah says the suits are without merit, but says she can't say more because the case is in the courts.

Slow Down - Maybe we should start calling him Andre 109. That's because police say they clocked Andre 3000 driving 109 miles per hour on a highway near Atlanta early Saturday where the speed limit is 65. Police say Andre told them he was going so fast because he missed an exit and had to turn around. He's now free on a $1,200 property bond, pending a court date later this month.

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Slow Down - Maybe we should start calling him Andre 109. That's because police say they clocked Andre 3000 driving 109 miles per hour on a highway near Atlanta early Saturday where the speed limit is 65. Police say Andre told them he was going so fast because he missed an exit and had to turn around. He's now free on a $1,200 property bond, pending a court date later this month.

Kelly Squashes Beyoncé Beef Rumors - Kelly Rowland wants to squash rumors that she’s feuding with pal and former band mate, Beyoncé, MTV.com reports. Recent rumors of conflict began swirling when Beyoncé's new song, “Why Don’t You Love Me” came out just a few days after Rowland’s new song, “Commander.” But Kelly insists everything is fine. “I really don’t care, I love her ‘til our dying days and that’s all that counts,” she told Hip Hop Hollywood.

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She's Out - According to a press release that Columbia Records issued Monday, Kelly Rowland is no longer recording for Columbia as a solo artist. "As a solo artist, I felt the need to explore new directions, new challenges and new freedoms outside my comfort zone and my friends and family at Columbia Records have been incredibly understanding about my evolution," Rowland said in the statement. News of Kelly's situation comes just two months after she fired her manager, Matthew Knowles, also known as Beyoncé

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Beyoncé's Dad: No DC3 Reunion - Former Destiny’s Child manager Mathew Knowles shut down rumors that the trio will be reuniting in a statement released Monday. “Contrary to rumors online of Destiny’s Child reunion, there are no plans for the group to reunite for a performance or album,” he said. “Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams have each moved on to successful solo careers. The members remain close, but will not reunite as a group.” The group broke up in 2004.

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Reuniting? - Meanwhile, word is that everyone’s favorite mega pop star trio is set to reunite in 2011. Destiny's Child apparently owes Columbia Records one more album.

Gay And Proud - Over the weekend, Wanda Sykes came out of the closet as a gay, married woman. Sykes surprised a crowd of more than 1,000 anti-Prop 8 protesters in Las Vegas Saturday, saying she felt personally attacked by California's decision to ban same-sex marriage. Sykes told the crowd she was "proud to be gay."

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Back on FOX - Wanda Sykes is getting a shot at her own TV show on FOX. There's no title for the show yet. But you can look for it on Saturday nights in the slot that is now held by "MadTV," which will go off the air in May. FOX says the show will offer what it calls "biting" commentary, as well as remote segments and panel discussions. Sykes was on Fox before. She had a series called "Wanda At Large," which had a brief run in 2003.

Evicted! - Housemate, Terri (pictured), set a new “College Hill” record Tuesday. In the fourth episode of season six, she was voted out of the house by her roommates, following a violent altercation she had with fellow pageant queen, Milan. After threats that included Terri picking up a pool stick and ball to supposedly hurl at Milan, the remaining cast members decided she should be evicted. Get more.

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Evicted! - Housemate, Terri (pictured), set a new “College Hill” record Tuesday. In the fourth episode of season six, she was voted out of the house by her roommates, following a violent altercation she had with fellow pageant queen, Milan. After threats that included Terri picking up a pool stick and ball to supposedly hurl at Milan, the remaining cast members decided she should be evicted. Get more.

Last One - It's the end of an era for UGK. The hip-hop pair drops what will be their sixth and final studio album Tuesday. It's the first since Pimp C died. The album is titled "UGK: UGK 4 Life." The lead single is "Da Game Been Good To Me," and it features Pimp C and Bun B reminiscing about their career as hip-hop artists. The album features appearances from Akon, Ron Isley, Raheem DeVaughn, Lil Boosie, Webbie, Too $hort and Snoop Dogg.

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Last One - It's the end of an era for UGK. The hip-hop pair drops what will be their sixth and final studio album Tuesday. It's the first since Pimp C died. The album is titled "UGK: UGK 4 Life." The lead single is "Da Game Been Good To Me," and it features Pimp C and Bun B reminiscing about their career as hip-hop artists. The album features appearances from Akon, Ron Isley, Raheem DeVaughn, Lil Boosie, Webbie, Too $hort and Snoop Dogg.

Prince - The Internet's completely over. I don't see why I should give my new music to iTunes or anyone else. They won't pay me an advance for it and then they get angry when they can't get it.

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Prince's Busy Week - Prince has been one busy musician this past week. He took over “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno” for three shows and rocked three concerts in one night on Saturday at three different venues in Los Angeles: the Nokia Theater L.A. Live, the Conga Room and Club Nokia. He also released his triple CD on Sunday, March 29 that is only available at Target stores. The triple set features two albums from Prince and a third from his protégé, Bria Valente.

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‘Creative Voice’ - Wyclef Jean used his creative voice to help drum up support for the man who's now president. And now the people at ASCAP are giving him their annual Creative Voice award. He will be presented with the award at its upcoming Annual Pop Music Awards, set for later this month. Wyclef will also perform at the event, which is set for April 22 in Los Angeles.

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‘Creative Voice’ - Wyclef Jean used his creative voice to help drum up support for the man who's now president. And now the people at ASCAP are giving him their annual Creative Voice award. He will be presented with the award at its upcoming Annual Pop Music Awards, set for later this month. Wyclef will also perform at the event, which is set for April 22 in Los Angeles.

What About the Arts? - Some top musicians say the nation is failing its kids when it comes to arts education. Wynton Marsalis was among the celebrities trolling Capitol Hill Tuesday, asking Congress for more public funding for the arts. Funding for the National Endowment for the Arts was slashed in the mid-1990s and has yet to get back to that level, which reached a peak in 1992.

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What About the Arts? - Some top musicians say the nation is failing its kids when it comes to arts education. Wynton Marsalis was among the celebrities trolling Capitol Hill Tuesday, asking Congress for more public funding for the arts. Funding for the National Endowment for the Arts was slashed in the mid-1990s and has yet to get back to that level, which reached a peak in 1992.

Tiger Roars Back - It's the kind of pulsating golf the PGA hasn't seen, well, since Tiger Woods won the U.S. Open last year. With cameras flashing in the approaching darkness, Woods delivered another rock-star moment by making a birdie on the final hole to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational by one shot and match the largest comeback in his PGA Tour career. Woods said he felt like he had never been away after winning his first event since knee surgery.

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Tiger Roars Back - It's the kind of pulsating golf the PGA hasn't seen, well, since Tiger Woods won the U.S. Open last year. With cameras flashing in the approaching darkness, Woods delivered another rock-star moment by making a birdie on the final hole to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational by one shot and match the largest comeback in his PGA Tour career. Woods said he felt like he had never been away after winning his first event since knee surgery.

Help a Brotha Out - He went from being one of the highest-paid ballers in the NFL to being just about broke and trying to get creditors off his back. Michael Vick is asking a federal bankruptcy judge to appoint him a mediator to help him out. The former Atlanta Falcons star is serving a 23-month sentence for a conviction on dogfighting charges.

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$6.5 Million Payback - Michael Vick has taken a step closer to parting ways with the Atlanta Falcons. The imprisoned quarterback has agreed to pay the team at least $6.5 million as part of his bankruptcy case. The settlement ends the Falcons' claim that Vick had to repay the team more than $21 million for bonuses received before he pleaded guilty to federal dog fighting charges.