Coffee Talk: Nick Cannon on Possible Baby Names

Here’s what we’re talking about:

• Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey have already picked out a baby name — at least, that’s what Cannon told Rachel Ray. He said, “We always picked out a few [baby] names,” he said. “From the day we met, we picked out names … because ironically, we have the same last initial — Carey and Cannon.” The first name that came to him was “Cleophis.” Really? Also, on “The View” he revealed the couple will wait to see the sex of the baby, and also talked about Mariah’s previous miscarriage. See the video below. [The Frisky]

• Willow Smith has changed her hair. It’s a bit shorter and not exactly the kind of hair you can “whip.” Check out her new ‘do. [Global Grind]

• Carmelo Anthony is poised to make some big bucks in the coming year. He reportedly will not sign his contract extension with the Nuggets unless he’s traded to New York Knicks. If signed, he would earn $65 million dollars. Would he be a good fit for New York? [Urban Daily]

• Australia is giving Oprah the red carpet treatment. To ensure the talk show queen is at home, Aussies have placed a large “O” on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the city is calling the Sydney Opera House “Sydney ‘Oprah’ House.” [Pop Eater]

• Nicki Minaj will be celebrating New Year’s Eve in style. Miami’s club Mansion is said to be spending $50,000 in decking the place in all pink. It will include cotton candy machines, carpets, drapes, dancers, etc. To top it off, all waitresses will wear butt-pads in honor of Nicki’s rump. [TMZ]

• Brandy certainly knows how to give a birthday gift. While having dinner in Chelsea’s Cafeteria restaurant, a group of girls celebrated a birthday next to her table. Upon exiting the restaurant, Brandy sang a little bit of “Happy Birthday” and picked up their $650 tab. That’s one sweet treat. [NY Post]

• Keri Hilson is telling all her business these days. Before singing “Turnin’ Me On” on Saturday, Hilson announced to the crowd she was “getting f**ked tonight” for her 28th b-day. She’s been working the sexpot image a little too hard lately, don’t you think? She needs to pump the breaks. [Perez Hilton]