Friday, January 30, 2009

Old School Friday: Original Vs Remake

It's Friday! It's Friday! Yay!  It's Friday!  Happy OSF party people!  :-)  

I decided to use Stevie Wonder and Coolio for this week's theme!  Stevie first recorded "Passtime Paradise" in 1976 and it was released on his album "Songs In The Key of Life."  In 1995, Coolio did his remake entitled, "Gangsta Paradise," which was on the soundtrack of the motion picture Dangerous Minds.

Stevie Wonder - "Passtime Paradise"


Coolio - "Gangsta Paradise"

Lil Wayne Talks With Katie Couric



The Grammy-nominated rapper opens up about custom-made bowling balls, his Hurricane Katrina-inspired song and more during his interview with Katie Couric's 'All Access' Grammy Special.

Katie Couric's 'All Access' Grammy Special will air Wednesday, February 4th at 9 p.m. ET and will also include other past and present Grammy nominees, such as Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, and Taylor Swift.

Keyshia Cole's Makeover

Okay, I was doing my usual perusal of some sites and I stumbled across this:


An unidentified fan has posted this video on You Tube sparking rumors that Keyshia Cole not only got new teeth, but a nose job as well.  What is so funny about this video is the background music of Keyshia singing "Make Me Over."

I'm not hating, because I don't see anything wrong with enhancements to your body, especially if it helps your image as an artist!  

New Music Video: Jazmine Sullivan - "Lions, Tigers & Bears"


The Grammy nominated R&B sensational Jazmine Sullivan has unveiled the video to her hot single "Lions, Tigers & Bears."  

Now, this is one cut that I have in my I-Pod!  Hot!  I love it!

Magazine Cover: Keyshia Cole



Keyshia Cole is on the first ever Style Issue of VIBE Magazine and the gossip sites are buzzing. Apparently, some people think Keyshia Cole is not as stylish as some other female artists and that she shouldn't have gotten the issue cover!  Folk always hating!  *SMH*

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Baby Bump: Kimora Lee



It is official, well at least for me, Kimora Lee is definitely pregnant.  She and her boo, Dijimon Honsou were spotted out in Mexico City.  



Kimora was in Mexico City for the launch of Liverpool Baby Phat clothing line at the Liverpool Sante Fe on yesterday.

Photos:  Wireimage

Fantasia Can Sing Her Butt Off


I know this is old, but I stumbled across this video of Fantasia singing Lady Marmalade to Patti LaBelle during UNCF's A Tribute to Stars the other night!

You can call Tasia ghetto, you might even can call her ugly, but talentless is one thing you can't call her!  

Terrell Owens Gets Reality Show


Dallas Cowboys and my home state home boy, Terrell Owens has joined the other celebrities in allowing the public to peep at his personal life through reality television. 

VH1 announced the other day that T.O. will be starring in his very own reality show that will show how Terrell's publicist and best friend, Monique Jackson and Kita Williams help him re-examine his personal life.  

This should be interesting because Jackson and Williams will work as "matchmakers and therapists."

The show will begin this summer during the off season.  

Source:  CBS11TV

BEWARE: T.I. Shows His "Nappy Bush"



While over at Straight From The A, I spotted the King, T.I. displaying his nappy goodies on stage.  My first thoughts were, "O Lawd, Help me!"...then I thought, "Wait, his lawn is very nappy and growing out of control!"  



However, T.I. was in Vegas performing live at Jet Mirage Nightclub, when I guess he got this strange urge or he was feeling ole girl standing in the front row.

Nonetheless, I still STAN me some T.I. and I would be more than happy to...

Photos:  SpyOnVegas via StraightFromTheA

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Rocko Gets Two Days of Jail Time


Atlanta rapper Rocko has been sentenced to 48 hours in jail after he pleaded no contest to charges of battery, stemming from a 2007 incident that occurred in an Atlanta night club.

Rocko allegedly pulled a woman's hair and struck her in the face.  Apparently, the woman suffered a swollen black-eye and blood vessels were broken within the eye.

After serving two days, he must serve 12 months probation and complete community service.

Poll to the readers:  Do you think this sentence fits this crime?  Leave your kreative talk in the comment section!

Tocarra's Fabulous Workout



Supermodel turned television personality Tocarra has jumped on the bandwagon with all of the rest of the workout folk and released a new DVD, entitled "Tocarra's Fabulous Workout."



This video is for what they call "real sized women," but I am all for being fabulous and healthy!  I myself am on a journey to better health and smaller size!  Who knows I might head on over to I Am Tocarra and get my very own DVD for only $19.99 which includes free shipping!

Aretha Franklin's Star Defaced


Soul legend Aretha Franklin has become the latest celebrity to have her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame defaced by anti-fur protesters.

These "so-called" animal lovers have inscribed the words "Fur Hag" on the star.  Now what I am thinking is, "Will this stop Retha or any other celeb from wearing furs?"...NO!  Why bother people?

Other celebrities to have their star defaced are Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen and Sharon Stone.

Akon Mobbed In London



Akon found himself at the center of a frightening situation after an encounter with fans went wrong.

According to reports, he was strolling through the city this weekend when several fans approached the star sparking a frenzy.  After being mobbed, Akon was forced to take shelter in a nearby fast food restaurant.  Apparently, he had to be smuggled out of the back entrance after the mob of fans shattered a window.
"The intention was to go and watch a movie, but as we were walking there I spotted this little catfight in the middle of the street. It was really funny so I started filming it on my phone.  I forgot who I was for a second, and people started to notice me - before I knew it I was being mobbed by about 300 fans. I had to run to the nearby Burger King, but it got so crazy with people following that a window ended up getting smashed. They had to sneak us out the back and I never did get to see that film."
Source:  Starpulse

Friday, January 23, 2009

Taraji P. Henson Dedicates Oscar Nomination To Her Father


Taraji P. Henson has dedicate her Academy Award Nomination to her late father.

The Washington, D.C. native was nominate for Best Supporting Actress for her role as "Queenie" in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

“I’m still in shock. I haven’t had a moment really to let it all sink in… This is an incredible year in film in general…My dad passed away a year before we started filming the movie and he always said this was going to happen…”

“He didn’t get to see it. But come Oscar night, he’ll have the best seat in the house. This is for my dad.”

New Music Video: Keyshia Cole - "You Complete Me"

While I was recovering, this video to one of Keyshia Cole's single hit the 'net and I like!  Enjoy!

Old School Friday: Too Hot For Radio

Yeah, Yeah...I said I was taking a few days off, but how could I miss OSF!  Happy OSF peeps!  I'm recovering, taking it easy!



This week's theme is definitely NOT SAFE FOR WORK (NSFW) and my pick for this week may even offend some of my fellow blogger buds, but I am a SMALL Lil' Kim fan and I...uhmmmm....uhmmm, was sort of a HARD CORE CHICK back in my day before I met my husband!  LOL! :-)

BTW, check out my other OSF post over at my personal blog, Open Hearted!  Thanks!

Lil' Kim - "How Many Licks"

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

MIA: Recovering


While all of America was witnessing the greatest day in history (the swearing in of our 44th president, Barack Obama), I was undergoing minor surgery.

Therefore, I will not post for a few days.  This time will be spent regaining my strength and nursing my incisions.

However, if you are a true gossip/entertainment news junkie, then feel free to visit some of my blogging buddies from my favorite's list.

Monday, January 19, 2009

Hot Track: "My President Is Black" ft. Jay-Z ~ The DC Mix



I told y'all earlier today that Washington was sick last night, but I didn't know Jay was on stage killing the remix of "My President Is Black."

Jay-Z's rhyme is officially my new status:  "My president is black in fact he's half white, so even in a racist mind, he's half right, so if you got a racist mind its alright, my president is black, but his house is all white."

Enough, enough...I'm not going to spoil it for, but be sure to watch the entire video, Jay is straight killing it!  Holla!

Spotted: 2009 Inauguration Version

A plethora of celebrities have gone to Washington, D. C. to experience history, President Obama's Inauguration!


Shakira, Mark Anthony & J. Lo at the Latino Inaugural Gala


Jay-Z & T.I. performed live at Jeezy's 'Presidential Status" Inaugural Ball last night!  Russell Simmons, Angel Lola Luv, Bow Wow, Akon and many others were also there to join in on the fun!  I knew D.C. was gonna be sick!

Photos:  Wireimage

Honoring Dr. King's Birthday



Today, we observe what would have been Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 80th birthday!

The observance of Martin L. King, Jr.'s birthday has always burned brightest in Atlanta, but this year the torch is being passed to Washington, D.C.  King's birthday is taking on a dual meaning for many Americans because it falls on the eve of Barack Obama's Inauguration.



The shift in excitement to the Inauguration only displays the results in the movement.  Over the next 24 hours, we as Americans will witness the beginning of Dr. King's dream.

Honoring Barack Obama: "We Are One" Concert



The "We Are One" concert to celebrate the inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama was held yesterday at the Lincoln Memorial and was broadcast live on HBO. 
 


The celebration included readings and performances from Martin L. King, Jr. III, Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah, Heather Headley, Denzel Washington, Beyonce, and many others.


If you missed it, you can watch it now over at HBO!

Photos:  HBO

Friday, January 16, 2009

Old School Friday: TV Theme Songs

Happy OSF!  Here's the theme song for '227!'  Enjoy and have a great weekend!


Thursday, January 15, 2009

Audio: Culture VI Interviews Anthony Hamilton

The folk over at Culture VI had an opportunity to speak with Anthony Hamilton and to discuss his new album, growth from his last album and this album and what's to come in the future.  
Check it out:


His album, The Point Of It All is in stores now!  Go get it...until then listen to one of my favorite tracks:

T.I.'s Road To Redemption Trailer




Here's T.I.'s Road to Redemption Trailer.  It airs on February 10th on MTV.  Watching this trailer made me realize why I STAN for this man.

I feel that this reality show is really going to change a lot of young people's lives!

Ms. Magazine Feminist Obama Cover


Ms. Magazine has gotten all of the feminist kickers in a twist about their Special Inaugural Issue. 

The cover of this special issue is a photoshopped image of Barack Obama ripping his clothes off like Superman to reveal a t-shirt that reads:  "This Is What A Feminist Looks Like."

Ms. claims that the concept behind the cover stems from a meeting Feminist Majority Chairwoman, Peg Yorkin and Ms. had with President-Elect Obama, in which President-Elect reportedly told them, "I am a feminist."

Is this a joke or is President-Elect Obama the first feminist President?

Celebrity Birthday: Regina King


Regina King is 38 today!  Happy Birthday Girl!  She has distinguished herself as a skilled actress in the '90s with a number of supporting roles in prominent films. 

She made her first mark as Brenda on the '80s sitcom, 227!  

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Kelis Is Expecting!



Kelis and hubby Nas have bish slapped those sex tape rumors by getting preggers!  Kelis is reportedly in her first trimester!

"It is all they are talking about!  She is carrying hip-hop's royalty.  They are so excited! - Nas/Kelis's Camp to US Magazine

This is Nas and Kelis' first child, but Nas has a teenage daughter, Destiny with his tell-all book-writing ex- Carmen Bryan.

Congratulations to the couple!

Photo:  nytimes.com

Who's the next Atlanta Housewife?


There are a lot of juicy gossip and rumors swirling around the 'net about Bravo's popular house wife reality show.

Here's the deal:  Bravo approached DeShawn Snow about not being "ghetto" on the finale show after she heard that the other cast members were saying rude things about her behind her back.  She turned the other cheek.  DeShawn is a God-fearing wife and has no time for those ghetto birdies that flocked to the show to get exposure or publicity because their fake broke ass lives are lifeless...they need Bravo's help!

On to the rumors:  Everyone has been buzzing about Usher's wife Tameka Raymond will be taking DeShawn's place...So, not true.  According to an interview Tameka did with Essence earlier this month, she has gracefully declined their offer to join the Atlanta Housewives!

Hmmmmm?  Who's the next Atlanta Housewife?  Now that DeShawn is gone...why oh why will I watch this show?  For the drama of course!  Y'all know I am a true drama seeker!  LMBO! :)

Write This! Chris Rock Has A Book Deal



Chris Rock is making a comeback, as an author. Grand Central Publishing says Rock's new book — not yet titled — will be full of "comedic observations." It's tentatively scheduled for release next year.

His "Rock This!" was published in 1997.

Deb Futter, vice president and editor-in-chief of hardcovers at Grand Central Publishing, said in a statement Tuesday: "We are so excited to be publishing Chris Rock, especially because he hasn't published a book in many years so this one will be highly anticipated."

Jennifer Hudson To Perform At Super Bowl


According to reports, Jennifer Hudson will sing "The Star Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl XLII next month in Tampa, Florida.

I'm glad to hear this because she has gone through a lot the last few months!

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Is Lebron James Mr. Debonair?

Well, if he isn't, he is covering the latest issue of GQ Magazine!



Are you Serious?...Ray-J Has A Reality Show!


I admit, I have been extremely busy the last few months and I have not been in the loop of a lot of entertainment news, but...

The next diseased dick supplier is Brandy's lil' brother, Ray-J.  Apparently, he has taken Flavor Flav's position and is on a quest to find "true love" on VH1.

This tired excuse of a reality show will premiere February 2nd...only on VH1 :)

Monday, January 12, 2009

My Best Dressed Golden Globe Attendees

The 69th Golden Globe Awards were held last night at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.  The best part of the show was when Heath Ledger was named Best Supporting Actor in Motion Picture.  Don't worry if you missed it, Bravo will re-air the show later this week!  In the meantime, check out my best dressed attendees:

Taraji P. Henson keep it simple as she hit the red carpet in this black chiffon dress.  I love it!

Although, I've seen Jennifer Lopez looking 100% better, she managed to pull off this gold Marchesa gown!  J.Lo step your hair game up! :-)

Neutral colors seemed to be the thing in last night's gowns.  Salma Hayek stood out in this taupe Dior dress!  

Eva Mendes wowed the crowd in this white Dior dress.  Love the chic updo!

Eva Longoria looked ravishing in this red Reem Acra mermaid dress, but I can't think of a time Eva has not been on point!

Viola Davis wore this flattering floor length dress.  Her hair, accessories, make-up, everything is on point!

Although, it seems as if Beyonce has put on a few pounds, she looked great in this sequined Elie Saab dress.  

Blair Underwood and wife Desiree DaCosta looked ravishing.

Laurence Fishburne and wife Gina Torres complimented each other's ensemble with that purple.  

Magazine Cover: Jermaine Dupri & Bow Wow



The shorty duo, Bow Wow and J.D. covers February's issue of The Source Magazine.  Bow Wow's new album, "New Jack City Part II" coming soon!

"She by Sheree" To Debut In New York



According to New York Post, Sheree's dream is about to come true.  Her clothing line, "She by Sheree" is rumored to debut next month during the New York Fashion Week.

That sums up why she is appealing the settlement judgement of her divorce...she needs more money to put on this show!  Apparently, a milli just isn't enough!  

I ain't mad though!  Do your thang Sheree!  Much Success!

Sunday, January 11, 2009

MTV Set To Premiere T.I's Reality Show Next Month


Photo:  Vibe.com

The self-proclaimed King of the South is set to turn himself to serve a one year and one day in jail beginning in March on felony gun charges.  But that's not stopping Tip, he has teamed up with MTV to document his life in an effort to scare teens from traveling down the same road he has traveled.

According to reports, T.I.'s Road to Redemption:  45 Days To Go will air on February 10th with the motives of "scaring teens straight."

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Ne-Yo to Haters: "I'm Not Gay, "I'm Not...F*ck You!



Ne-Yo is fed up with all of you bloggers, blog readers...haters (me included)!  He has posted a response to all of your...our remarks about "light skinned babies, gay, Jim Jones stomping him" rumors:

One rule of being a gentleman is to keep your cool and composure at all cost, but right about now I gotta loosen up this tie and take off this expensive suit jacket and talk to the people for a minute. The haters especially.

Pardon my french, but what the fuck is wrong with y’all!?! Are you so desperate for an R&B bad guy that you gotta find a way to create one in me??

Okay, the comment about light skinned babies…….an obvious joke, maybe not a good joke, but clearly a joke. Y’all REALLY took that serious!?!

I understand that a hater’s job is to hate, clearly. But it’s when people start feeding in to what a hater is saying that something must be addressed.

The whole gay thing. For goodness sake it’s been 4 years!!!! Y’all still on that huh?

The whole “boys” song, and the song “go over there”. See this is what happens when people steal. These songs were clearly written for women. Had you been patient, you would have heard them the way they were supposed to be heard, with the voice of the intended artist on em’. But noooo, someone gets a hold of these demos and suddenly everybody forgets that I write songs for women. Riiight.

I tell People Magazine that Young Jeezy’s crib is right next to mine and that once I saw him in there from across the way. I then make a JOKE about him maybe not wanting to walk around naked in his crib with the shades up cause the buildings are THAT close to each other, and that AIN’T something I care to see. Suddenly, everybody thinks I said I saw Young Jeezy in his crib naked when, NEVER ONCE did I say anything like that.

I mean come on people.Is this really what you’re gonna spend time on?? Will you not be satisfied until I truly become this asshole you so desperately want me to look like??

Here’s my stand on the whole thing:I’m NOT gay, I’m NOT prejudice to anyone, I DID NOT get stomped out by Jim Jones or anyone else, I’m NOT engaged, I’M NOT STUPID. And to anyone that INSISTS on thinking that any of these things are true……FUCK YOU.

Photo:  Fantom.xp.com/Story spotted @ HipHopCrunch

Friday, January 9, 2009

Old School Friday: Songs From The Year You Graduated...1998

Happy OSF!  I'm excited about this week's theme!  I will get to hear some interesting music.  I am posting a song from the year I graduated and the year I entered college...memories...memories....memories!  Enjoy!

Jay-Z ~ "Hard Knock Life"

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Video Footage: T.I., Dro & B.O.B in the Studio

Check out the all star crew in the studio building a beat!  It's hott!  In the words of Dro, "It's some futuristic 'ish!"


Video spotted at T.I.'s Myspace page.

Video: Dancin' Pepsi Woman


The above video shows one of my co-workers/friends dancing, I mean making a fool of her self to Michael Jackson's "Beat It."

She and her family members were enjoying Christmas while one of her nieces enjoyed her new "Guitar Band" or "Rock Band." 

This video made me laugh and I thought I would share it with my readers to see how much it made you laugh!  If you like it, share it with your readers or friends!

Biggie Mother Wants to Speak to Lil' Kim


Voletta Wallace (pictured above with Biggie's daughter), the mother of the late rap legend Christopher Wallace, wants to speak with her son's mistress Lil' Kim, because she feels Kim could give her answers to some questions that she has about her son.

Voletta Wallace admits reliving her son's  life through the new movie, Notorious.  She says it gave her a chance to see a side of her son that she didn't see while he was living and feels she should embrace the people who were close to her son.

Here's what she told ESSENCE:

"There were things about him that I never knew that I wanted to see for myself on film. I saw a side of my son that I heard of but I haven't accepted. I'm angered by certain things, disappointed and shocked. So this film taught me tolerance and to be less critical."  

"I would love to speak to Lil' Kim, because I need to ask more about this love relationship because I really didn't like the way he treated her and I'm praying that that's not it. Only she can answer those questions. She’s a sweet girl and I didn’t think she deserved to be treated the way he treated her, if that’s the case."

Source:  Starpulse

 
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