Thankfully by opening their wallets and not their mouths. (Not that there is anything wrong with their musical stylings, but c'mon, this is Broadway! Some people just don't belong!)

Sources are saying that Jay-Z, along with Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith are investing their hard-earned dollars into the much talked about Broadway musical Fela! Now, how much these new producers have invested is still unknown, but it has been suggested that they all intend to attend the opening night of the production next Monday.

For those of you who haven't heard of the show yet, Fela is a musical based around Afrobeat icon and political activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

Hopefully, it will turn out to be a decent investment for the trio. Broadway is a finicky business! Just ask Bono!

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This is unnecessary.

Roland Emmerich, the man who thinks all movies should be about the end of the world (he helmed 2012 and The Day After Tomorrow), is ready to breathe new life into one of his first thrillers, Independence Day.

Roland is eager to make two more movies based on the original alien-encounter flick. He specifically is looking to do two more as to provide a "bigger arc" for the storyline. What the storyline will be, Roland wouldn't say, but he did reveal that the plot hasn't even really made it to page yet and he refuses to do the movies unless he can secure both Will Smith and Bill Pullman.

We don't think you'll have too much trouble there, Roland. Will is all about aliens and resurrecting his terrible movies (Hancock 2 , anyone?) and we haven't seen Bill Pullman in AWHILE, so we're sure he'll be grateful for the paycheck.

It's the age of sequels and remakes. Joy.

Do U want to see this?

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It sure sounds like it!

Barry Sonnenfeld, the director of the first two Men In Black films, is said to be attached to the forthcoming sequel and Tropic Thunder writer Etan Cohen is working on the screenplay.

What's worrisome is that both stars of the first two installments, Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, have yet to commit to the movie. But there's been rumors that Will is very interested in returning and we can imagine why!

The first two flicks in the MIB franchise collectively earned $1.1 billion worldwide!

WOWZA!

Do U want to see a Men In Black III?

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The celebrities were out in full force last night for the premiere of the Michael Jackson documentary, This Is It.

Adam Lambert, Katy Perry, Will Smith, Jennifer Lopez, Paula Abdul, Neil Patrick Harris, Ashley Tisdale, David Cook and Jennifer Love Desperate were just a few among the red carpet of the star-studded event.

Did U see the film yet?

What did U think?

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Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith must be some proud parents.

Their two kids, 11-year-old Jaden, and 8-year-old daughter Willow have been named youth ambassadors of Hasbro's Project Zambi.

Project Zambi is "a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness of the estimated 15 million African children who have been orphaned by the AIDS epidemic. "

And Willow and Jaden would like to do their part to help out.

The siblings even spoke out about the initiative and how important it is to them. Says Jaden:

"Willow and I joined Project Zambi to represent all the kids out there who want to make the world a better place. We want to encourage kids everywhere to lend a hand and join us in spreading the word about how much children who have been orphaned by AIDS in Africa need our help."

With Willow adding:

"Project Zambi is about kids and for kids, and it's so important that we all learn to take care of each other. Even from the other side of the world, kids in Africa will know they have friends who care about them."

Too cute!

The brother and sister duo have joined other celebs, such as Leonardo DiCaprio, George Clooney, Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, Scarlett Johansson, The Jonas Bros, and many others in autographing custom-designed elephant models which will be available via a celebrity charity auction.

We're glad the kids have taken such a role in helping out, but we need to ask, who the hell did the Photoshop for this press photo?

Where did Willow's arm go?!?

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Good choice!

Robert Downey Jr. has snagged the coveted lead role in Steven Spielberg's remake of Harvey.

Harvey was originally a Pulitzer prize-winning play that was eventually made into a movie in 1950 starring Jimmy Stewart.

Downey would take on the role of kooky character Elwood P. Dowd who befriends an invisible six foot rabbit named Harvey.

Both Will Smith and Tom Cruise were also said to be up for the role.

Pretty stiff competition, but we really like RDJ and think that he will do well!

Maybe he'll even garner some Oscar buzz as Jimmy Stewart was nominated for Best Actor in this role!

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The Fresh Prince is getting back to his musical roots!

Scientologists Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are set to co-host the Nobel Peace Prize concert this year.

On the announcement of their new gig, the Smith's said: "The opportunity to recognize the laureate's contributions to the world peace movement will be an awe-inspiring experience. We are both humbled and honored to take part in the Nobel Peace Prize Concert this year."

The concert, which takes place on December 11th in Oslo, Norway, will have performances from Wyclef Jean, Toby Keith, Donna Summer, and more.

Inneresting combination.

Wonder if the "rap" artist will perform too???

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Although he denies being a member, most people don't give that kind of $$$$ to any ol' cult religion.

According to a 2008 tax filing, Will Smith and his wife, Jada, donated $70,000 to Scientology groups in 2008 via his Will Smith Foundation - $60,000 to the World Literacy Crusade and ABLE International.

This comes after undergoing criticism for using Scientology teaching methods at his Southern California private school, The New Village Leadership Academy. The Smiths even replaced the school's headmaster for another who happened to have completed Scientology classes.

Pretty suspicious!

Will, who once claimed that the sect founded by L. Ron Hubbard, “is 98% like the Bible” donated a total of $122,000 to Scientology groups last year!

And Smith previously stated, “You have people who are attacking and want to fight. And don’t know nothing. How you gonna not know nothing about Scientology and attack somebody? It’s dangerous and it’s ignorant. And as an American I’m not gonna be a part of that.”

But, why?!

Just come out of the alien-worshipping closet!

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Though the actors haven't said that they will yet, the director of the first and now second installment of Hancock has confirmed that all the actors, including Will Smith and Charlize Theron will appear in the sequel.

Charlize had once said she would return if Will did and Will is said to be consulting on the script. So it looks like a go for the main characters.

But the director reveals there will be one more super-hero god coming to the franchise - but he is keeping mum about who it is!

Hopefully, they take heed as to why the first one was so awful and they do something better with this movie.

We won't get our hopes up though.

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