Overheard At The Cadillac Records Premiere: Akon To Act, Mos Def Has Soft Lips

A lot was learned from Monday’s premiere of Cadillac Records — and not just that Beyonce nails her performance as a tormented Etta James. You see, we had a little spy jotting down observations as stars like Jay-Z, Mos-Def, Diddy, Ne-Yo and Adrien Brody walked the red carpet. The juiciest tidbit of the night: Akon is in talks to land a supporting role in Clint Eastwood’s upcoming movie about Nelson Mandela. Get all of the gossip by checking out our photo gallery below.

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Not another alter ego!
Jeffrey Wright says he has his hopes set on a Grammy rather than an Oscar due to all of his singing in the film. He said he might release an album under the moniker "Jeffrey Fierce."