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7.31.2008

Dr. Dre: Unsupportive Dad???

Dr. Dre.... No love for daughter's rap career?
Dr. Dre's daughter (name unknown) has publically put her father on blast. She wants to pursue a rap career, but he says no. She states that he will support and promote other artists, but not her! I wonder why. Is it because the music business is cutthroat, or is it because he thinks she's WACK? What's your take on the situation?


Beware: video shows marijana use and profanity.... not suitable for children

7.30.2008

Team Blackout: Run DMC 2008?

Team Blackout: The new RUN DMC 2008?
I guess tonight is The Simmons Family night. lol I just love them I can't help it. I was watching Runs House and just had to post some things.
Listen to these two tracks and let me know how you feel. I love the beats, but this is more teen music. Don't think I will be purchasing the whole c.d. Mad love to JoJo, I love his hunger for the game.



Angela Simmons: Branching out

Angela Simmons: New Single: Center of Attention
Who ever knew this was coming??? They never mentioned a music career on the show. She's like a mini version of Kelis. Like I said before I love anything this family does. Big Ups Angela. U Rock!


New and unreleashed Brandy!!!!

NEW AND UNRELEASED B*ROCKA JOINTS. FIYAAAAAAA!!!
BRANDY IS RELEASING A NEW SINGLE ON 8-8-08 MAKE SURE YOU CHECK IT OUT.


HONEY


MAXIMUM RISK


DEEPEST THOUGHTS
Deepest Thoughts - Brandy

One bad sista!!!

I CAN'T GET THIS VOICE OUT OF MY HEAD
JAZMINE SULLIVAN
PLEASE JUST TAKE A LISTEN, CLOSE YOUR EYES, AND SEE WHERE IT TAKES YOU!


IN LOVE WITH ANOTHER MAN... JAZMINE SULLIVAN


I NEED YOU BAD


JAZMINE FT. FLOETRY


THANKS TO YOUTUBE POSTERS FOR THESE VIDS. JAZMINE IS A COMBO OF LAURYN HILL AND FANTASIA THAT I MISS! COME BACK L BOOGIE. WAIT LOL LET JAZMINE GET SOME SHINE FIRST.

7.28.2008

Summer Hotspot: South Beach Miami

Summer Hotspot: South Beach: Miami
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Miami is all that and more. I always see people chilling in Miami on t.v., and I was like yeah right I bet it's not that pretty and full of life. Wellll South Beach was just like it was on t.v. Hot, full of people, and overall a great place to hang. The cafes on Ocean Drive were nice. They normally do a happy hour during the day where drinks and food are half priced. Those specials came in handy because they are slightly overpriced in the first place. Big ups to Fox Cafe on Ocean for hooking us up two days in a row.
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If you go to South Beach, you must go to Wet Willies. Wet Willies is on Ocean Dr, and directly across from the Beach. They have the best drinks in the worldddd. Please try a Call a cab or the Triple Threat. You will come and thank me later. A large drink is $9 and very strong. They have the cheapest drinks out of all the places that we visited.
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I had the pleasure of staying at two nice hotels on Collins Ave. The Whitelaw Hotel http://www.whitelawhotel.com and Carlton Hotel http://www.carltonsouthbeach.com Both hotels are nice and a 5 minute walk to the beach. Collins Ave has a 24 hour diner, trendy and hip clothing stores, as well as a cluster of hotels with the hottest guests.
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Some of the hot nightspots to hit are: Bed, Mansion, Dream, SOBELive, and Indra.

Next Food Network Star: Aaron McCargo Jr.

Congratulations to Aaron McCargo Jr.
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He has won the title of THE NEXT FOOD NETWORK STAR.
Aaron was my favorite on the show and me and my mother watched every Sunday. You know how most of "us" (black people) always pick a black contestant as our favorite??? I hate to say that, but it's true. Well this time it was based on his talent. The brother was spitting out quality dishes the whole time. At first he was a little shaky on camera, but it was all nerves. Even when he had major stress going on in his life (his son ran away), he still pulled through. I loveddd his personality and how he was such a family man.
Make sure to catch the listing for his new show Big Daddy's House on www.foodnetwork.com

7.27.2008

Obama Love

OBAMA LOVE
DO OBAMA RUN THIS MUTHAF*&%$? HECKKKK YEAH!
LOL SORRY I JUST HAD TO. SO MANY SITES AND NEWS CHANNEL ARE GIVING HIM FLACK AND SPITTING NEGATIVITY. I LOVE THIS MAN, AND I'M ON HIS SIDE. THE SAME PEOPLE THAT ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT HIM WILL BE THE ONES PRAISING HIM WHEN HE BECOMES PRESIDENT AND REALLY MAKES A CHANGE!!!!!
I GOT A CHANCE TO SEE HIM SPEAK LIVE @ MY ALMA MATER DUNCANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL!
HERE'S A FEW PICS: NOT SO CLOSE BUT OH WELL
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Recent Celeb Marriages

Recent Celeb Marriages

There were two recent weddings of two popular celebs that I did not see publicized nor have I heard a lot about them. I decided to just do a PSA to let everyone know that these two are off the market.

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Luther Campbell aka Uncle Luke, 47, married his girlfriend of two years Kristin Thompson , 27, of Dallas, Texas on July 19th in Dallas,Tx. Kristin is a lawyer and Luke owns an adult ent. business. Luke has a new reality show Parental Advisory that premieres on VH1 on Aug. 4th.

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Super Producer, Timbaland has married Monique Idlett, a publicist on June 22nd in Aruba.

Pics courtesy of: blackcelebkids

Shoe of the Week: Pure Hotness

Shoe of the Week
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Hey Ladies, I've been slacking and have not posted a shoe lately, but this one will definitely turn heads!
This is the one that'll set you apart from the crowd! Luichiny's Hana sandal, with its bold styling and killer platform, is purely rebellious sex appeal.
Suede upper
Rubber sole
Heel measures approximately 5"
Platform measures approximately 1 1/2"
Wood midsole
Made in China
Item # B0016592TI
Luichiny is a super-sexy young line of shoes styled with unique heels, textiles, and ornaments, which makes Luichiny all at once feminine and trendy. New York-based designer, Sam Wiezel, travels to Europe, South America, and Asia to spot the latest fashion trends and translates them just for you.



7.21.2008

Artist Spotlight: Janelle Monae

Artist Spotlight: Janelle Monae aka Cindy Mayweather
***Metropolis The Chase Suite available 8/12/08***
Janelle Monae is a soul singer with a futuristic, funky twist. When she performs she's such a character ala Cindy Mayweather her alter-ego. She started out with Big Boi and the Purple Ribbon All-stars. If you remember seeing the video from Idlewild called Morris Brown, Ms. Monae was featured alongside Scar. Janelle is a member of The Wondaland Arts Society, but recently signed to Bad Boy Records. Hmmm let's see what P.Diddy does with her?
Janelle studied musical theater in New York, but relocated to Atlanta, Georgia to pursue music seriously. Her albums can be found on sites such as cdbaby, amazon, or from her myspace page. Some of her most popular songs are : Violet Stars happy hunting, Sincerely Jane ( my fav), Lettin' go and Peachtree Blues. Many Moons is a new single that was just released.
www.janellemonae.com Is where you need to be to stay updated or become acquainted with this beautiful talent!
Janelle Monae will be in NY 8/03/08 @ summerstage and 9/06/08 in Chicago @ chicago soul music festival


Janelle Monae- Smile Live @ Apache Cafe in Atl


Janelle singing Lettin' Go- Fabulous

That B**** Omarosa

Hey you guys, I'm sooo angry right now I wish I could jump through the screen. I have stated before how I think Wendy Williams show is a hot mess, but I love her. She is a friend in my head. Lol

So the b**** Omarosa was the guest today. She was very rude, nasty, and disrespectful to Wendy. You could see allll in Wendys face, that if she wasn't on the air she would have went off.

Omarosa tried to get Wendy to go there, but we have to understand, Wendy is on a trial run, she has to maintain a certain persona for the time being. Mannn I wish she was a guest on the radio show, Wendy would've torn her a new one!

My issue is the Angry Black Woman syndrom. It does exist and I'm totally wondering why? You are so bitter that you can't get through a 5 minute interview without putting someone down or saying something crazy? I will NOT support or promote Omarosas book or projects. She is Garbage, and gives us a bad name. SMH...the things people do for fame and exposure....

Peace
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7.20.2008

Platinum Weddings

Okayyy! I'm watching Platinum weddings on We TV and I am shocked at the amount of money people spend on weddings. A one hour ceremony and 2-3 hour reception shouldn't cost $300,000! You can put 3 kids through college with that.

Now this couple knows better lol the cake, a 4 ft by 7ft replica of Cinderellas carriage cost $35,000. Her dress was $10,000. The veil and tiara $9,000, her shoes $1000, the centerpieces $6,500, the table linens $9,000. Her 3 carat engagement ring was $120,000. The jewelry she wore for her wedding $22,000. The food and decor for cocktail hour (time between wedding and reception) $20,000. The food for 150 guests $51,000

What a waste! Lol But the wedding was beautiful. It took place in Atlanta @ the Intercontinental Hotel. It was planned by Ms. Gail Johnson.

To see pics and video go to:
www.wetv.com

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Starbucks Closing 600 stores

Starbucks closing 600 stores... is your favorite one going bye bye?
"The company announced earlier this month that it would close 600 company-owned stores in the U.S. starting in July and continuing through the first half of the next fiscal year. But Starbucks didn't say which locations would be shut down, until now.
The move to close the stores is a turnabout from Starbucks' aggressive expansion plans. But the company curtailed those plans as it saw traffic and its profits decline recently as the faltering economy has led some consumers to question their spending on pricey coffee."
Some of the locations that will be closing:
11097 CRENSHAW & VERNON 4371 CRENSHAW BLVD LOS ANGELES CA
11321 VERMONT & MLK 1005 W MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD LOS ANGELES CA
11834 AUBURN & MADISON 5040 AUBURN BLVD SACRAMENTO CA
11955 STOCKTON & MACK 7800 STOCKTON BLVD SACRAMENTO CA
11403 ORLANDO FASHION SQUARE MALL 3351 E COLONIAL DR ORLANDO FL
8452 ROSWELL RD @ I-285 5841 ROSWELL RD NE ATLANTA GA
8479 PEACHTREE @ 17TH 1375 PEACHTREE ST NE ATLANTA GA
11843 GA AQUARIUM 250 PARK AVE W ATLANTA GA
6372 CAMP WISDOM RD & HWY 67 3431 CAMP WISDOM RD DALLAS TX
6387 SKILLMAN AND AUDELIA 9090 SKILLMAN ST DALLAS TX
10758 NORTHPARK MALL II 8687 N CENTRAL EXP DALLAS TX
6963 PLEASANT RUN & HAMPTON RD 900 N HAMPTON RD DESOTO TX
8135 CEDAR RIDGE & WHEATLAND RD 107 S CEDAR RIDGE DR DUNCANVILLE TX
Click here to see if your local Starbucks will be closing:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/07/18/starbucks-closure-list-al_n_113646.html

Lil Mama slaughtered this beat!

Whattttt????? Everybody stand up!
Whoaaaaaa, now how hot was this freestyle that Lil Mama spit to Lil Wayne's A Milli beat???? Everybody sleeps on Lil Mama because she dresses like a 12 yr old and sometimes she looks a little rough, but the girl has that killa flow. She can spit a hot 16 better than a lot of men in the game. Hopefully watching this will make u want to hear more from this fireball. lol Go check her out on youtube or myspace she gets busy.

www.lilmamaonline.com



Shouts to Necole Bitchie and world star hip hop for this info!!!!

7.18.2008

Celeb Offspring...gotta love em!

Celeb Offspring....gotta love 'em!!!!!!!!!
Ming and Aoki Lee.... my favorite celeb offspring of all time.
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I really adore Ming and Aoki Lee. The daughters of mogul Russell Simmons and clothing designer/model Kimora Lee Simmons. These young ladies are beautiful and quite smart for their ages. Ming is currently 8 and Aoki is 5. The girls have their own clothing line , Ming&Aoki, which they contribute to the designs and also model for. The girls have grown up on the runway and I see them doing big things in the future. Their Godmother is model Tyra Banks, so she will make sure they rip the runway.
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Ming and Aoki are well rounded, outspoken, and have traveled the world with their parents. They can pronounce words, foods, and clothing lines that we will probably never be able to pronounce. I do not see these kids as being spoiled because Kimora does not play that. Yeah they have a lot, and live like princesses but they are humble children. Just watch Kimora Simmons Life in the Fab Lane and you will see. U gotta Love 'em!
OH DID I MENTION THAT AOKI IS MY FAVORITE??? SHE MAKES ME LAUGH AND CRY. SHE SAYS THE DARNDEST THINGS... LIKE WHEN SHE ASKED HER GRANDMA.." WHY DID U BEAT MAMA?" LOL HOW FREAKING HILARIOUS.
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James Brown Auction @ Christies

Lots of Attendees, not enough funds!!!!
Yesterday I heard the interview that Tom Joyner did with James Browns daughters and it really saddened me to know that this auction had to take place.
A controversial auction of soul singer James Brown's personal belongings fell short of expectations on Thursday, with more than 300 lots on offer taking in just over $850,000 at Christie's.
The auction, which followed months of legal wrangling over Brown's estate involving several children, ex-wives and girlfriends and others, won 11th hour clearance from a South Carolina judge only on Monday, perhaps depressing the total, which had been forecast at between $1 million and $2 million.
Brown's trademark capes often worn during his raucous performances were among two of the sale's top three lots, with David Letterman band director Paul Shaffer successfully bidding Brown's medical bracelet, estimated at $200 to $300, up to $32,500 including commission.
A black satin "James Brown" full length embroidered cape fetched $47,500 and was bought by an unidentified institution, while a red leather furniture set sold for $40,000, or 20 times its high estimate.
Despite the lower-than-expected results, Christie's pop culture specialist Simeon Lipman noted a packed sale room in which "relics from his public and private persona were sought after by collectors as demonstrated by the top selling items, which ranged from his iconic stage-worn capes and instruments, to his living room furniture and a medical ID bracelet."
Among other highlights was a denim jumpsuit, studded with GFOS (Godfather of Soul), which fetched $25,000.
In all 97 percent of the 317 lots on offer found buyers for a total of $857,688.
By Chris Michaud @reuters

7.17.2008

Celebrity Family Feud

Celebrity Family Feud: Tuesdays 8pm est/7pm ct on NBC
This show is fun and very entertaining. I am a trivia buff and I am known for producing the #1 answer because I rockkkk! It's nice to see celebrities chill and be themselves with their real life families. I had the pleasure of seeing the episode with Team Fox (Vivica and her family) and Team Mo'nique (comedianne and her family). They were both fun teams, but Vivica and her beautiful family won. Speaking of Vivica one of her brothers that played seemed like he was hurt, slow, or sick. You pick one??? lol
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Al Roker will host all the action when "Celebrity Family Feud" joins NBC's All-American Summer primetime line-up.
Produced by FremantleMedia North America, "Celebrity Family Feud" will be a star-studded version of the beloved and enduring game show, featuring four celebrity families matching wits each week to raise money for their respective charities. In some cases, competing families will each consist of one celebrity and their real-life relatives, while other episodes will feature nostalgic or current television clans. Gaby Johnston, executive producer of the current syndicated "Family Feud" hosted by John O'Hurley, and Toby Gorman, executive producer of the UK version "Family Fortunes," will executive produce.
"Celebrity Family Feud" is produced by FremantleMedia North America and based on the original "Family Feud" format created by Goodson-Toddman Productions. Gaby Johnston and Toby Gorman are executive producers.
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Some of the charities that will benefit from the winnings include:
Please check out the charities, their cause, and donate if possible.


Upcoming families: July 22nd Deion Sanders family vs. The Kardashians Make sure to watch. Post ur comments please!

Bonus: Artist Spotlight...Santogold

BONUS: ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
SANTOGOLD
Okie Dokie you all.... I didn't bless you with a boy toy of the week or a beauty of the week, so I will bless you with an additional Artist Spotlight. I have just been introduced to this womans music, but I really dig her style. It's kind of old school rock mixed with some bad a$$ beats. Her style is very 80's but I can dig it. Santogold puts it down indie style. Please check her out....google her or do a search on imeem.
Working with fellow Stiffed member John Hill as co-producer, she recorded her debut album, Santogold, which was originally slated for release on Downtown Records in January 2008, but was pushed back to April 2008. The album (including its B-sides and remixes) features appearances or production work from Chuck Treece, Cliffored "Moonie" Pusey of Steel Pulse, Diplo, Freq Nasty, Naeem Juwan of Spank Rock, Radioclit, Sinden, Switch, Trouble Andrew, and XXXchange.The album's first singles, "Creator" and "L.E.S. Artistes", were both well received. Rolling Stone, Spin, and BBC all named Santogold an artist to watch in 2008."Creator", along with "Lights Out", has appeared in commercials for Bud Light Lime in the United States,and V05 hair products in the United Kingdom. Similarly, "You'll Find A Way" was featured in the EA Sports video game, FIFA 08, with "L.E.S. Artistes" featured in some versions of its sister game NHL 08. Her song "Say Aha" was featured in a Zune-Arts video. Santi has also toured with M.I.A., Björk, and Architecture in Helsinki. In addition to her own material, White has written songs for Lily Allen and Ashlee Simpson.
Santogold has recorded a song with N.E.R.D's Pharrell Williams and The Strokes' Julian Casablancas for Converse. Santi told Gigwise.com that they recorded the song separately and did "their own separate thing", "so it ends up being just this weird long song with sort of everybody with lots of their own personalities separate."The song, "My Drive Thru", was available for free on Converse's website.
In June 2008, Coldplay
announced that Santogold would be their opening act for most of the stops on their North American tour.
White's style has been compared often to that of M.I.A. & Anthony Asher. Santogold said of the comparison: "We’ve worked with some of the same people and ... have similar influences. But the way we go around implementing those influences are very different, and I am in no way influenced by what the press are saying." Some of Santogold's material has been compared to that of the Pixies, whom Santogold herself has cited as an influence. Santogold has also said that she is inspired by 1980s pop music. "I felt that a lot of pop music from the '80s had a depth to it, and I hope to bring back some more good pop songs." White also stated her liking for New Wave and critics named Siouxsie to describe "My Superman". The singer also cites Fela Kuti, James Brown, Aretha Franklin and reggae music as influences. White caused controversy when pointing out that people were labeling her music as hip hop and R&B because she is black, saying that that was racist. "Everyone is just so shocked that I don't like R&B. Are you shocked that Good Charlotte isn't into R&B? Why does R&B keep coming into my interviews? It's pissing me off. I didn't grow up as a big fan of R&B and, like, what is the big shocker? It's stupid."
I'M WITH SANTOGOLD.... JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE BLACK, THAT DOESN'T MEAN YOU ARE CONFINED TO R&B, RAP, AND HIP HIP AS FAR AS MUSIC GENRES ARE CONCERNED. I'M BLACK AND I CAN LISTEN TO EVERYTHING FROM HIP HOP TO ROCK, TO JAZZ TO ALTERNATIVE TO COUNTRY. SO GET OVER IT!!!
Info courtesy of: www.wikipedia.com


Rumor Mill: Alicia Keys stole a man and pregnant!

Alicia Keys.....Homewrecker?
I think notttttt.
Alicia Keys is rumored to have stolen producer Swizz Beats from his ex-wife and singer Mashonda. First off Alicia is a very classy celebrity. She is very humble, down to earth, and real. I have seen multiple interviews with this woman and I never smell skank through the screen. lol I'm not such a big fan of her music, but I respect her as a person and for her craft. In my opinion she should be able to get ANY man she wants, and does not have to steal anyone. I do think she is still with her long time boyfriend rumored to be her partner in crime Kerry "krucial keys".
NOW THE DOUBLE WHAMMY..... PREGNANT????
JUST BECAUSE ALICIA IS ALL THICK IN THE HIPS DOES NOT MEAN SHE IS PREGNANT. THE WOMAN IS GETTING GOOD LUVIN AND SHE IS EATING WELL. STOP HATING PEOPLE !!!!!!!!! MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT TO MS. KEYS

HOW U DOINNN?

THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW DEBUTED ON MONDAY JULY 14, 2008... AND THE VERDICT IS....HOT MESS SHOW OF THE YEAR!!!!!
HOW U DOINNNN? ALRIGHTTT! LOL
Hey homeskillets! I don't know who all had a chance to check out the first episode of the Wendy Williams show, but if you missed it I will bring you up to speed. Wendy looked great to me. The hair was fab and I loved her dress it was my favvv color.
But come on Wendy darling, there is a teleprompter for a reason. How about you stick to it. Wendy kept getting off topic and she kept going to the truth booth or whatever it was... to say nothing. Her first guest, James Denton, was garbageeee come on girl he doesn't appeal to your target audience. You could have had Will Smith or somebody who's somebody?
I did like that she had Ursula Stephen as a guest. Ursula is famous for creating Rihanna's beautiful coifs. (hairstyles for the simple minded lol) Ursula alson styles Keyshia Cole and for various magazines as well. Veryyyy talented sista. Please google the name.
In my opinion, I do not see this show making it past the 6 week test period. Love u Wendy but stick to what you know best.... Radio and putting people on front street. How you doinnnn?
www.fox.com Check for schedule for L.A., NY, Dallas, and Detroit


7.14.2008

YOUTUBE PARADISE

YOUTUBE PARADISE
ATL CHOREOGRAPHERS
CHOREOGRAPHER


SAKINAH LESTAGES ROUTINE TO TAMBOURINE BY EVE


SEAN BANKHEAD....... FROM ATLANTA HOT HOT HOT CHING A LING


SEAN BANKHEAD AND DYMOND CRUZ.... WHIND IT UPPPP...


DYMOND CRUZ---- JAMMING

Shoe of the week!

Shoe of the Week
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www.endless.com
Ladies, Ladies, Ladies... this has got to be my favorite shoe of the week. It is such a classy shoe. I'm about to save my pennies up for these right now. The $800ish pricetag kind of hurts, but theyyyy are fabulous.
Leather upper
Leather sole
Heel measures approximately 4 1/2"
Platform measures approximately 3/4"
Leather linings
Made in Italy
Item # B0018IV9P8
Giuseppe Zanotti was the creator of jewelry for the feet and later expanded his trademark style by adding innovative components to shoes such as flowers, bows, silks, and supple leathers. Today a driving force in the luxury shoe industry, Giuseppe always dreams of his product being worn from day to night. It is all about the mentality of a woman and her lifestyle. She believes that every day is a special day when you are wearing a Giuseppe Zanotti shoe.


www.endless.com

7.10.2008

Celeb Beef

Jay-Z turns Naomi Campbell away at his party in London

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According to Egypt from Under the rug, Jay-Z had a lavish party in London and you know whoooo decided to attempt to get in. Naomi Campbell is known for having a very terrible attitude. She gets violent when things don't go her way. I'm waiting for her to hit the wrong person. She is in need of a real a$$ whipping. She knows not to try a sista. Jay-Z know what's good and to avoid any unnecessary drama he says NO-NO to Naomi. I applaud Jay for standing up to her crap.... Oh yeah Diddy kicked her off of one his yacht parties a minute ago. SMH Naomi give it up girl you are moving closer to the D-List with Kathy Griffin. LMAO

NAOMI CAMPBELL

Dallas Police find.......

Dallas police find cocaine in car used by officers


Thu Jul 10, 7:20 AM ET

Police didn't have to go far to find $400,000 worth of cocaine — it was in an undercover car they'd been driving for two months.

An officer cleaning the car at a patrol station Wednesday discovered the nearly 50 pounds of cocaine carefully hidden in hydraulically controlled compartments.

"These compartments have recently been more and more popular with drug operations," said Deputy Chief Julian Bernal, commander of the narcotics division.
Dallas police put the two-door 2004 black Infiniti into police service on May 7 after seizing it at a drug house. It had been found at a drug house earlier this year along with a 1999 Honda.
Bernal said the narcotics division searched both the vehicles and found nothing unusual after the seizure.

The Honda was sold at auction.
Bernal said police plan to contact the person who bought the Honda to find out if drugs are hidden in that car, too. And, they are also trying to find out who owned the cocaine they have been secretly driving around with.

Associated Press

Artist Spotlight: Jazmine Sullivan

Artist Spotlight: Jazmine Sullivan
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Just a brief timeline of some of Sullivan’s musical accomplishments is enough to make any artist blush. At 11, she made her national television debut on Showtime at the Apollo, where she sang “Accept What God Allows.” While most artists recount always being absorbed with music while they were younger, Sullivan’s first introduction to music began at church. “I remember singing like around five or six in the choir,” she says before recalling a particular incident. “I was in the junior choir, but I was the first child admitted into the young adult choir. I was so proud of myself and with the support of my family and church, I began singing.” As Sullivan got older, she began polishing her craft as well gaining an appreciation for other artists, such as Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Kahn, Lauryn Hill, Brandy, Mary J. Blige and Donny Hathaway.
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At 13, she was asked to sing with musical legend Stevie Wonder. Of their meeting, she says, “When you meet Stevie Wonder, it’s a great feeling,” before adding, “I was young though, so I didn’t understand it until I got older. I started thinking like, ‘Oh my God! I sang with Stevie Wonder when I was like 13.’” That was only the beginning. She began wowing audiences with her live sets in her hometown of Philadelphia at the popular Black Lily, where artists such as Jill Scott, Musiq, Kindred the Family Soul and Floetry performed before they became national recording artists. Soon after her continued jaw-dropping performances, she was signed to Jive Records personally by the president of the label, Clive Calder, where she began working on her debut album with the likes of heavyweight producers Missy Elliott, Timbaland and production duo Cool & Dre, to name a few.



NEW SINGLE: NEED U BAD FEATURING MISSY ELLIOTT (THIS IS THE JAM YALL)

JAZMINE SULLIVAN

You can find her name on background credits for the Missy Elliott produced tracks off of Fantasia’s debut album Free Yourself and songwriting credits on two tracks from Christina Milian’s last album, So Amazin’, including the album’s first single, “Say I,” which features Young Jeezy. The single reached #1 on BET’s 106 & Park & Aolmusic.com, #2 on the World’s Singles Top 40, #13 on the U.S. Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Tracks, #21 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and #4 on the UK singles chart. She has also been traveling up and down the East coast writing/recording with producers such as Cool & Dre, Stevie J. & Havoc, Kwame, The Heavyweights, Anthony Bell and others to name a few. Last July, she also recorded material with 50 Cent for his upcoming album, Curtis, as well as guest appearing on two songs from producer-turned-rapper Dre’s (Cool & Dre) upcoming solo album, The Trunk. In late March of 2007, Jazmine started a new chapter in her career, signing with Clive Davis’ J Records in which she will work closely with one of the label’s most successful A&Rs, Peter Edge (Alicia Keys, Dido, Jamie Foxx), on her official debut album.



JAZMINE SULLIVAN


WWW.JAZMINESULLIVAN.WORDPRESS.COM

Airline Woes!!!!!!!!!!

Airline Woes
Northwest Airlines to cut 2,500 jobs, add baggage fees
According to Biz Journals

Northwest Airlines said Wednesday that a run-up in fuel expenses and a reduction in capacity has prompted the carrier to slice 2,500 positions and add fees for checked luggage, frequent flier award tickets and ticket changes.
Northwest's announcement follows Fort Worth-based American Airlines Inc.'s (NYSE: AMR) recent announcement that the carrier could be cutting 209 jobs at airports in Texas, including 158 positions at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. American's layoffs could begin as early as Sept. 5.
Eagan, Minn.-based Northwest (NYSE: NWA) will be following the footsteps of American Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways by charging $15 for each traveler's first checked bag on all tickets sold on or after July 10, and for travel dates beginning Aug. 28. The change in baggage fees applies to all domestic flights and travel between the U.S. and Canada.
With fuel costs remaining a top concern, Northwest also plans to charge $25 for a second checked bag and $100 for three or more bags. Frequent flier elites and full-fare coach passengers are the only fliers exempt from this provision.
Fliers who change their tickets at the last minute also will feel the effects of Northwest's struggle with fuel expenses. The company said beginning July 9, passengers with domestic nonrefundable ticket changes will be paying a fee that is $100 to $150 higher. International ticket change fees will vary on service class and restrictions, but are expected to escalate approximately $50 to $150 per ticket.
WorldPerks award tickets issued by Northwest in North America will be charged $25 in service fees on domestic tickets after Sept. 15, 2008, $25 for domestic tickets, $50 for Trans-Atlantic tickets and $100 for Trans-Pacific travel.
UMMM I MIGHT BE DRIVING TO ATL SOON. THE AIRLINE COMPANIES ARE GOING INSANE. I ALSO SAW ON THE NEWS THAT AMERICAN AIRLINES IS INCREASING FARES SOON. SMH ANYONE UP FOR A ROAD TRIP???????? LOL

7.08.2008

Baldwin Hills.... Season 2

BALDWIN HILLS SEASON 2 PREMIERES TONIGHT 10 PM EST.
MAKE SURE TO CATCH THE NEW SEASON.
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BALDWIN HILLS is sexy, cool and unlike any other show on television. After a very successful first run, the series Detroit News described as “Blowing the veil off our perceptions of posh living and spoiled brats…” is back. In season two, premiering Tuesday, July 8 at 10 p.m. (ET/PT), some of the same cast members return as we also introduce a few newcomers. Season one of BALDWIN HILLS served as an eye-opening introduction to a world few people in America and even in Los Angeles were aware. The latest season of BALDWIN HILLS keeps five favorites from that highly-rated first season, while introducing five new ones to the mix. Held together by a camaraderie that cuts across social class, the BALDWIN HILLS cast grapples with back-stabbing boyfriend treachery, former friends turned foes, prying parents and more as they face the biggest challenge of all-the looming specter of adulthood.
Returning cast members:Gerren, Moriah, Sal, Staci, Ashley
New cast members:Justin, Johnathan, Aunjel, Lor’Rena, Seiko
Cameras closely follow as the drama-filled group navigates their way through the mudslides that are their social lives, attend typical teenage events and handles adolescent issues with their parents, siblings and classmates, which serve as signposts for their real-life drama.
SEASON ONE AVAILABLE ON DVD- WWW.BET.COM
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Celebs heading down divorce alley

Alex Rodriguez aka A-Rod and Wife heading down divorce alley!!!!
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Wife sues baseball star, claims series of extramarital affairs
JULY 7--Citing a long string of extramarital affairs, the estranged wife of baseball star Alex Rodriguez today filed for divorce and is seeking alimony and shared custody of the couple's two children. Lawyers for Cynthia Rodriguez, 35, this morning filed the below complaint in Miami-Dade Circuit Court in Florida, where the couple owns a $12 million waterfront estate. Despite recent press reports about the 32-year-old athlete's relationship with Madonna, the document makes no mention of the pop singer. According to Cynthia Rodriguez, the New York Yankees star has engaged in a series of affairs since the pair's November 2002 marriage. The couple has two children, the youngest of which was born ten weeks ago. Rodriguez is baseball's highest-paid player, having signed a 10-year, $275 million deal with the Yankees in the off-season.
Cynthia Rodriguez was said to have been snoozing with rocker Lenny Kravitz. He has stated they are just friends.
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7.06.2008

Shoe of the Week

Shoe of the Week
Hey ladies, this week i'm featuring a shoe that speaks COMFORT. This shoe is affordable, cute dressed up or with shorts and a tank, and it comes in various colors. Enjoy
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Experience the beauty of a goddess sandal with the simplicity of a thong design. The Perryann Sandal from Nine West features hot, on-trend polished metal hardware in the form of a large ring on the vamp and studs. Its single-toe thong and adjustable metal buckle make it a simple, easy-to-wear sandal. The soft leather insole cushions your foot while a man-made outsole gives you excellent traction. Whether you pair this polished sandal with long dresses and skirts or wide-leg trousers, it creates a relaxed yet style-conscious look.
Leather upper
Manmade sole
Heel measures approximately 1"
Platform measures approximately 1/2"
Made in China
Item # B0016P58R8
Nine West offers a quick edit of the runways -- pinpointing the must have looks of the season, and translating what is fun, hip, and of the moment. It is trend-right footwear that you will reach for in your closet again and again. Nine West is sure to be your trusted resource for everyday chic style.

7.04.2008

Artist Spotlight

Artist Spotlight
Keri Hilson
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Keri Lynn Hilson (born October 27, 1982 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American R&B singer and songwriter signed to Zone 4/Mosley Music Group/Interscope Records. She is part of a collective of writers and producers known as The Clutch.
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Keri Hilson has been writing music for individual artists since 2001. She has written music for Britney Spears, Toni Braxton, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Usher, Teairra Mari, Ciara, the Pussycat Dolls, Avant, Ruben Studdard, B5, Diddy, Chingy, LeToya, Ludacris, Rich Boy, Jennifer Lopez, Shawn Desman, Kelly Rowland, Nicole Scherzinger, Lloyd Banks, Keke Palmer, Omarion, Tiffany Evans, and Timbaland. With many of the songs Hilson takes part in writing she also does background vocals, such as in "Runaway Love" and "Wait a Minute".
Hilson has also made a name for herself as an arranger and background vocalist lending her talents on many of the songs she's written. Hilson had remained behind the scenes for the most part until 2004 when she was featured on Xzibit's single, "Hey Now (Mean Muggin')", for his album, Weapons of Mass Destruction. She made her performing debut at the 2004 MTV Europe Awards in which she performed the song with Xzibit.
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In 2006, Hilson reappeared on the music scene in the video for Nelly Furtado's single "Promiscuous". Since then Hilson has signed with Timbaland's new label Mosley Music Group which is in association with Interscope Records. The pair are currently working on the singer's debut album, which is expected to involve further production by Timbaland, Danja, Xzibit, Polow da Don, The Underdogs, Organized Noize, Bangladesh, Tha Cornaboyz, Tony Dixon, Eric Dawkins, Tank and guest appearances by Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, and Justin Timberlake. Polow da Don confirmed that Hilson's first single will be "Henny and Apple Juice" featuring Snoop Dogg and Ludacris. The same year, she was featured on "Help", the second single from Lloyd Banks' Rotten Apple.
In 2007, Hilson has had several appearances on Timbaland's solo effort, Shock Value. She is featured on "The Way I Are", "Scream", and "Miscommunication". On international versions, she is also featured on a track titled "Hello". She was also featured in "Lost Girls" and "Good Things" on Rich Boy's debut album. On Britney Spears' 2007 album Blackout, Hilson is credited as a writer and backing vocalist
She also played the lead role in Usher's music video "Love in This Club", and was originally on the remix, which she was replaced and Beyonce was added to give the song more explosure since Beyonce is a more known name. Keri appeared on Nelly's Party People music video wearing a T-Shirt which says 'Hip Hop aint dead'.
Keri Hilson previously collaborated with Justin Timberlake on a song entitled, "Headsprung". The song charted on the Bulgarian National Top 40 and so far it peaked at number 31.
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WTF? FIND OF THE WEEK.

70-YEAR-OLD Indian woman has become the world’s oldest mum after giving birth to twins.
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Omkari Panwar, the wife of a retired farmer, delivered a boy and girl by caesarean section on Friday.
The frail pensioner, who has two adult daughters and five grandchildren, underwent IVF treatment to produce a male heir to the family’s smallholdings.

Mum ... Omkari Panwar, 70
Her husband, Charan Singh Panwar, 77, mortgaged his land, sold his buffalos, spent his life savings and took out a credit card loan to finance the treatment.
“At last we have a son and heir,” he said. “We prayed to God, went to saints and visited religious places to pray for an heir.
“We kept no stone unturned and God has rewarded us. The treatment cost me a fortune but the birth of a son makes it all worthwhile. I can die a happy man and a proud father.”
The twins, born one-month premature and weighing only two pounds each are healthy and expected to survive, according to doctors at Jaswant Roy Speciality Hospital.

Family ... Omkari and relatives
Omkari, who has no birth certificate and does not know the day she was born, uses the date of India’s independence in 1947 to guess her age.
She said she was nine when the British Raj left India meaning she is now 70.
She lives in Muzaffarnagar, seven hours drive north of the capital New Delhi.
Romanian Adriana Iliescu, who gave birth to a daughter, aged 66 in 2005, is the world’s previous oldest mother.
After being told she had beaten the record by four years, Omkari said: “If I am the world’s oldest mother it means nothing to me. I just want to see my new babies and care for them while I am still able.”
Gynaecologist Nisha Malik, who performed an emergency operation on the 70-year-old said: “I was shocked when this old lady told me she was pregnant. I have been practising medicine for 20 years and I have never heard of such a case

News You Can Use

19th Dallas County inmate freed by DNA

Hey everybody. Hope you are having a great 4th of July weekend. I opted to stay in.... didn't feel like being part of any crowds in this Texas heat. It's not cool to still be in the late 80's or 90 degress after 8p.m. I found this article and would like to share it to show you how this PROVES that racism does still exsist. People like to turn their heads or try to act blind when the subject arises. I live in Dallas, Texas and I see racism every single day of my life. It's sad, but it's reality.This article also points out the fact that if you are black, at the wrong place, at the wrong time, and you fit the description.... chances are u may get locked up......for years!

DALLAS, Texas (AP) -- A Texas man who spent more than 15 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of kidnapping and robbery raised both arms skyward and collapsed in his mother's embrace Thursday after being told he was a free man.

Waller had been behind bars since 1992 for aggravated robbery and aggravated kidnapping stemming from the abduction of a Dallas couple. He was proved innocent by DNA testing late last year.

"I feel vindicated," said Waller, 38. "I feel thankful. Most of all, I feel blessed."

Waller is the 19th man in Dallas County since 2001 shown by DNA evidence to be innocent of the crime for which he was convicted. That's more than any county in the nation, according to The Innocence Project in New York, a legal center specializing in wrongful-conviction cases.

Four former inmates who collectively served nearly 100 years in prison before being exonerated lined the back wall of the crowded courtroom. The men freed by DNA testing in Dallas County have made a habit of showing up in court for exoneration hearings, and on Thursday they presented Waller with a prepaid cell phone as a gift.

Waller said he plans to ask the other exonoreated men about the challenges of rejoining society. He is also about 20 credit hours short of a degree.
John Stickels, an Innocence Project of Texas board member and a professor at the University of Texas at Arlington, said he wants to help Waller enroll at the suburban Dallas school.
Waller's ordeal began in 1992 when two men kidnapped a couple and stole several hundred dollars. The men also sexually assaulted the woman after tying up the man, District Attorney Mike Ware said.
Another couple who drove up to the scene were also held at gunpoint. A security guard arrived and scared off the men, who fled in separate cars.
Three of the four people abducted picked Waller in a photo lineup. The fourth later picked him out of a live lineup, Ware said.
Waller maintained his innocence and presented an alibi at trial but was convicted and sentenced to life in prison. He also pleaded guilty to two charges of aggravated kidnapping, fearing more life sentences if he were convicted, said his lawyer, Gary Udashen.
In 2001, Waller requested post-conviction DNA testing under a new state law. The DA's office, then under different leadership, opposed the request, and it was denied by a judge. A second attempt in 2005 was also unsuccessful.
Bill Hill, who was the district attorney when Waller requested his DNA tests, did not return a message from The Associated Press.

Link to the story: http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/07/03/waller.freed.ap/index.html