Paying final respects to their late loved one, thousands of mourners turned up for the funeral of Nate Dogg (Nathaniel Dwayne Hale) in Long Beach, CA on Saturday (March 26).
With the proceedings taking place at Queen Mary Dome, attendees saying their goodbyes to the rap star included fellow hip-hop hitmakers such as Snoop Dogg, Warren G and The Game.
With a public viewing having been held at New Hope Baptist Church the previous evening, the burial comes after Nate Dogg passed away on March 15th at the young age of 41-years-old due to complications from multiple strokes.
At the New Hope event, Nate's sister, Pamela Hale-Burns, told MTV that the place of worship was where her brother got his musical start.
Hale-Burns said, "Singing is something that we grew up doing, and I'm just glad to know that my brother was able to do what he loved. I said earlier that he chose a career where he never worked a day in his life, because he loved doing what he did."
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Natalie Portman: Diligent Dog Owner
Tending to her duties as a diligent pet owner, Natalie Portman was spotted picking up after her pooch as they walked the streets of Tribeca, New York City on Saturday afternoon (March 26).
Dressed casually in a black coat, jeans and a pink scarf, the Oscar winning actress made sure not to leave any potential foot mines for fellow pedestrians as she and Whiz got themselves a little fresh air and exercise on what was a chilly day in the Big Apple.
Meanwhile, Miss Portman is currently gearing up for the release of her new adventure/comedy flick "Your Highness" - which hits theaters on April 8th.
With a new red-band trailer having just hit the web, a plot summary of the film via Universal Pictures reads: "Throughout history, tales of chivalry have burnished the legends of brave, handsome knights who rescue fair damsels, slay dragons and conquer evil. But behind many a hero is a good-for-nothing younger brother trying just to stay out of the way of those dragons, evil and trouble in general. Danny McBride and James Franco team up for an epic comedy adventure set in a fantastical world-Your Highness. As two princes on a daring mission to save their land, they must rescue the heir apparent's fiancée before their kingdom is destroyed. Thadeous (McBride) has spent his life watching his perfect older brother Fabious (Franco) embark upon valiant journeys and win the hearts of his people. Tired of being passed over for adventure, adoration and the throne, he's settled for a life of wizard's weed, hard booze and easy maidens. But when Fabious' bride-to-be, Belladonna (Zooey Deschanel), gets kidnapped by the evil wizard Leezar
Jennifer Hudson's AOL Sessions
Still busily promoting her new music offering, Jennifer Hudson paid a visit to AOL Studios in Beverly Hills, California earlier today (March 26).
The "American Idol" alum was looking lovely in a pretty pink and black ensemble as she performed tunes from her just-released album "I Remember Me" for AOL Music's Sessions.
Clearly comfortable whenever she takes the stage, Jen recently spoke to Pride magazine about finding strength in music - especially following the tragic murders of mother, brother and nephew during a shooting spree in October 2008.
Hudson told Pride: "My music is my therapy. Someone asked me to do a film about a year back, and I was like, 'No, I can't do a film right now because I can't be someone else if I don't know who I am.'"
The 29-year-old added: "I'm just trying to figure out where I am and who I am right now, and I could only resort back to music because that's like my home, my first love, my therapy, my everything. When I wake up in the morning I can't function if music is not playing, I can't even start the day, so it's a base for me."
Ryan Phillippe & Amanda Seyfried: Wedding Crashers?
Making for quite the interesting choice in locale, Ryan Phillippe and girlfriend Amanda Seyfried have opted to spend the weekend at the San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, CA.
Situated just thirty minutes from Ryan's ex Reese Witherspoon's wedding grounds of Ojai, the new couple was spotted getting some exercise while taking their dogs for a jog on Saturday (March 26).
The visit to the San Ysidro Ranch comes as Phillippe's two children with Witherspoon, Ava and Deacon, are joining their mother as she walks down the aisle with agent beau Jim Toth.
The nuptials are expected to take place on Saturday night, with guests including actress Renee Zellweger staying at the ritzy Ojai Valley Inn & Spa.
Reese Witherspoon & Jim Toth Tie the Knot!
Ready to give marital bliss another go, Reese Witherspoon officially tied the knot with Jim Toth in Ojai, California on Saturday evening (March 26).
With the "Legally Blonde" actress' rep confirming the exchange of vows, Miss Witherspoon, 35, and her 40-year-old Hollywood agent beau said their "I Do's" during a 20-minute ceremony held at Reese's sprawling ranch estate.
As for the festivities, guests including Renee Zellweger, Salma Hayek and Robert Downey Jr partook in a pre-wedding cocktail hour before watching on as Miss Witherspoon sashayed down the aisle with "Here Comes the Bride" playing in the background.
Also on-hand for the nuptials were Reese's children with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe, Ava and Deacon, as well as actor Tobey Maguire and actress Alyssa Milano.