Alfonso Ribeiro got his start in acting in the PBS series "Oye Willie" in 1980 before impressing pop star Michael Jackson with his dance skills and landing a Pepsi commercial with the King of Pop.

Shortly after he joined the cast of Silver Spoons (1984) for its final three seasons as Rick Stratton's (Rick Schroder) best friend Alfonso Spears. The two remain very close today.

Alfonso's most memorable role was that of Carlton Banks, the spoiled rich cousin of Will Smith (Will Smith) on Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

Considering Ribeiro's strong dance background, ironically it was his recur...

Will Smith has reunited with the cast of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, 15 years after the hit sitcom came to an end.

The rapper/actor had already tasted chart success as one half of the hip-hop duo he founded with his childhood pal Jazzy Jeff, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, but he shot to international fame starring as a fictionalized version of himself on the TV comedy.

The show wrapped in 1996 after six seasons and Smith went on to become a Hollywood superstar with leading roles in films such as Independence Day, I Am Legend and the Men in Black franchise.

But he revisited his TV roo...

The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air star Alfonso Ribeiro acted the part of the hero while getting a haircut earlier this week after splitting up a fight between two stylists.

The actor, who played nerdy Carlton in the hit TV show, was getting a trim at In The Cuts in Los Angeles when an argument broke out between two employees.

The altercation turned nasty when the pair began to brawl, prompting Ribeiro to jump out of his seat mid-haircut and pull them apart to stop the fight, according to TMZ.com.

However, a shaken Ribeiro reportedly refused to let the salon finish his cut, and hastily left ...

Rap star Soulja Boy has launched an animated series online - starring himself. The Crank That (Soulja Boy) hit-maker, real name DeAndre Ramone Way, released the first episode of Soulja Boy Tell'em: The Animated Series online on Tuesday.

The cartoon, a mixture of live action and animation, will follow the life of the star as he enjoys his newfound fame, before he is suddenly forced to go back to high school.

His character enlists the help of his pals to keep him out of the classroom by whatever means necessary, much to the fury of the school's principal, voiced by Fresh Prince of...

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Happy Birthday to "Lost" actress Maggie Grace (1983), socialite Nicole Richie (1981), Indian actress Kareena Kapoor (1980), Korn drummer David Silveria (1972), Oasis singer Liam Gallagher (1972), "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" actor Alfonso Ribeiro (1971), "Idiocracy" actor Luke Wilson (1971), talk show host Ricki Lake (1968), Barenaked Ladies drummer Tyler Stewart (1967), country singer Faith Hill (1967), "RV" actress Cheryl Hines (1965), "Cradle Will Rock" actor Angus Macfadyen (1963), "Numb3rs" actor Rob Morrow (1962), "Becker" actress Nancy Travis (1961), "JAG" star David James Elliot (1...

Rocker Little Richard endured so much pain in his leg during the shooting of TV show "Celebrity Duets" he sometimes had to be carried to his seat. The 73-year-old was one of three judges on the show - which was won Alfonso Ribiero last Friday - and has a jewel-encrusted cane to help him move around.

His spokeswoman Gloria Boyce says, "Over the years he has developed trouble with his legs - one of them actually has pins in it. Now it's the other one that creates a lot of pain. The problem is the sciatic nerve. Within the next couple of months, Richard is scheduled to have laser surger...

Happy Birthday to "Lost" actress Maggie Grace (1983), socialite Nicole Richie (1981), Indian actress Kareena Kapoor (1980), Korn drummer David Silveria (1972), Oasis singer Liam Gallagher (1972), "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" actor Alfonso Ribeiro (1971), "Idiocracy" actor Luke Wilson (1971), talk show host Ricki Lake (1968), Barenaked Ladies drummer Tyler Stewart (1967), country singer Faith Hill (1967), "RV" actress Cheryl Hines (1965), "Cradle Will Rock" actor Angus Macfadyen (1963), "Numb3rs" actor Rob Morrow (1962), "Becker" actress Nancy Travis (1961), "JAG" star David James Elliot (1...

Singer Marie Osmond has signed on to judge talent competition “Celebrity Duets.” Osmond will join rocker Little Richard and producer David Foster for the competition that pairs recording stars with celebrities not known for their singing.

WWE World Champion Chris Jericho, actress Lucy Lawless, actor Cheech Marin, 2004 Olympic Gold Medal-winning gymnast Carly Patterson, actor/director Alfonso Ribeiro, pop culture guru Jai Rodriguez, actor/comedian Hal Sparks and actress Lea Thompson are the eight celebrities who will compete weekly on "Celebrity Duets" premiering Tuesday, Aug. 29 (8:00...

Fifties legend Little Richard has signed up to be a judge on new talent show "Celebrity Duets." British music mogul Simon Cowell is producing the new program for Fox, which, similar to BBC show “Just The Two Of Us,” pairs professional singing stars with non-singing celebrities to perform duets.

WWE World Champion Chris Jericho, actress Lucy Lawless, actor Cheech Marin, 2004 Olympic Gold Medal-winning gymnast Carly Patterson, actor/director Alfonso Ribeiro, pop culture guru Jai Rodriguez, actor/comedian Hal Sparks and actress Lea Thompson are the eight celebrities who will compete week...

WWE World Champion Chris Jericho, actress Lucy Lawless, actor Cheech Marin, 2004 Olympic Gold Medal-winning gymnast Carly Patterson, actor/director Alfonso Ribeiro, pop culture guru Jai Rodriguez, actor/comedian Hal Sparks and actress Lea Thompson are the eight celebrities who will compete weekly on "Celebrity Duets" premiering Tuesday, Aug. 29 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Wayne Brady will host the show.

Each week, the celebrity competitors as long as they remain in the competition will be paired with a different recording superstar among Grammy Award-winning and No. 1 artists Clint ...

The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air star Alfonso Ribeiro has filed for divorce from his wife of four years, Robin Stapler. The 34-year-old, best known for his role alongside Will Smith as Carlton Banks in the 90s sitcom, cites irreconcilable differences as the grounds for the split.

Ribeiro and Stapler met in 1999 while filming TV show “In The House.” They will share joint custody of their three-year-old daughter Sienna. The couple filed divorce papers in Los Angeles Superior Court yesterday.

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