Tyler Perry seldom grants much access to his groundbreaking Atlanta-based Tyler Perry Studios complex. But on March 18, the top grossing black film maker, urban theater czar and TV production maverick made an exception for Bishop Neil C. Ellis.

Ellis, who helms the 7000 member Full Gospel Baptist Church in the Bahamas, brought out a who's who Atlanta for his book signing and launch of 'Pursuing the Glory,' which reveals the various dimensions of God's glory, and how to prepare, receive and maintain both the power and presence of God in life.

In the tome, Ellis specifically discusses the revelation of glory that came to him, after vocal cord surgery in 2007 where he was literally in a place of silence for over 16 weeks.

"I resolved in my mind that while I didn't really understand what God was doing in my life. I had to submit to the process,," he shared.

From Atlanta radio jock Frank Ski to legendary movie producer Reuben Cannon, athletes, actors and actresses and media elite showed up to find out more about the 'Glory.'

Fela!, one of Broadway's most raved about musicals is heading over the pond.

On March 19, producers announced that the show, which chronicles the life of Afrobeat music pioneer and activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, will make its debut in London in November 2010 at one of the world's most prestigious venues, The National Theatre.

Alice Tan Ridley, the mother of 'Precious' star Gabourey Sidibe, is said to be gearing up for her own big break.

The New York subway singer is planning to follow in Susan Boyle's footsteps and audition for the upcoming season of NBC's 'America's Got Talent.' Ridley told Radar Online that she's all set to audition in the Big Apple on March 20.

"I would not be entering the competition if I did not think I could do well," she said. "Singing is what I do and I know I can do this."

You'd think that a one year jail sentence at Riker's Island would be a safe place for Lil' Wayne to stay out of trouble with the law, but one pre-existing charge may cause some problems for the thug rap icon.

An Arizona judge issued a bench warrant on March 16 after the 27 year-old, whose real name is Dwayne Carter, failed to appear for a final trial management conference hearing on drug and weapon charges because he is serving jail time.

Maybe the judge doesn't watch TV or read the newspapers (or blogs). Lil' Wayne reported to serve a one year prison sentence in New York City last week.

The Grammy Award-winning MC's attorney, James Tilson, filed motions to have the March 30 trial date vacated.

He also asked to allow the New Orleans native to appear after he finishes his New York jail sentence and for the bond to remain the same.

The bad news about misappropriation of funds continues for Grammy Award-winner Wyclef Jean's Yéle Haiti nonprofit.

As previously reported, the former Fugees rapper came under fire in January for supposedly using Yéle Haiti money to pay himself out for a concert to raise funds for the organization. He has since denied those allegations.

This time, there are newfound allegations that the 37 year-old married man shelled out the charity's money to his mistress

According to a 2009 tax return obtained by The Smoking Gun, Yéle Haiti, which has been at the forefront of delivering water and supplies to survivors of the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti, gave out $105,000 to Zakiya Khatou-Chevassus.

German-born supermodel-turned-television personality Heidi Klum and her Grammy Award-winning husband Seal are planning a major vow renewal ceremony this May.

Every year, the couple take their children on an annual trip to Mexico to renew their vows. It's usually pretty intimate with just the family.

Last year, the swine flu moved the shindig to Malibu, where the couple, who tied the knot in 2005, made headlines for throwing a white trash-themed event. Klum corn-rolled her hair and threw on a wedding dress, while Seal sported a mullet hair style and jean shorts.

CAN YOU GUESS WHAT OCHO CINCO STANDS FOR?
If you thought Terrell Owens loved the limelight, get a load of that Chad "Ocho Cinco" Johnson. Besides posing nude on a mock up cover of ESPN magazine and supposedly jump-starting a line of extra large condoms, the Cincinnati Bengals star player is making sure he diversifies so he becomes the ultimate athlete turned entertainer. The Hershey bar-colored jock recently joined the cast of 'Dancing with the Stars,' and he's busy planning another television venture – his very-own VH1 show.

"People think they know Ocho Cinco. Well, they're really gonna know me now," he told the magazine. "We've already filmed a whole season of stuff. VH1. BET. MTV. Everyone wants it. VH1 is offering more money than the rest."

VH1 wins.

In the same vein as Ray J's 'For the Love of Ray J' and Flavor Flav's 'Flavor of Love,' Johnson's upcoming dating reality show, 'The Tournament' will follow the 32 year-old as he looks for his main squeeze. This summer, the father of four will choose 16 women from the four regions of the country to compete for his love and affection.

Cameras caught Ochocinco, as he is known (it means eight five in Spanish), last week jogging in a Los Angeles park wearing nothing but sneakers. The charismatic cat has said he is crushing hard for 'Modern Family' star Sofia Vergara. But until she reciprocates his feelings, or his other crush, 'Dancing' co-star Kate Gosselin, he's searching for Miss Right.

Johnson makes his debut on 'Dancing with the Stars' March 22 and his dating show will premiere in July 2010. [EURWEB]