Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

~Our earnest prayer is that God will graciously vouchsafe prosperity, happiness, and peace to all our neighbors, and like blessings to all the peoples and powers of the earth ~ William McKinley


BE BLESSED IN 2009!

2008 In Review!!!!!

1. Most Memorable of 2008!
President-Elect Barack Hussein Obama, of course!

2. Most Talked About Celeb In 2008! Beyonce/Rihanna

3. Sexiest Celebs of 2008! Will Smith/Kim Kardashian (according to my son)

4. Most Overexposed in 2008! T-Pain/Lil Wayne/Rihanna

5. Best Comeback of 2008! Jamie Foxx(new album and hot radio show)/New Kids On The Block/Halle Berry

6. Biggest Movie Flop of 2008! Cadillac Records

7. Most Likely To Succeed in 2009! Taraji P. Henson

8. Best Dressed Celeb! Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon/Will Smith

9. Best Couple of 2008! Rihanna and Chris Brown

10. Scandal of 2008! Kwame Kilpatrick (former Mayor of Detroit convicted in the text message scandal)

New Hot Music!!!

Jamie Fox has a certified banger on his new CD, Intuition. The song is called "Blame It" and it is fiyah! It features T-Pain and I love it! Of course, it has the vocoder. Check it out and tell me what ya think!

He's Early!

Charles Barkley started the New Year's ritual early! According to People.com, he was popped for driving under the influence. Read on:
"Charles Barkley was arrested early Wednesday in Arizona on charges of driving while impaired.

Police say they noticed Barkley, 45, running a stop sign in the Old Town section of Scottsdale at about 1:30 a.m. Officers pulled Barkley over, took him to a nearby mobile command post, and administered a blood test after declining to submit to a breath test, according to Gilbert, Ariz., police Lt. Eric Shuhandler.

Barkley was issued a citation for driving while impaired and released pending the results, which normally takes about a week, Shuhandler said.

"He was very nice and professional," Shuhandler said, adding he entire arrest process took place without incident, and Barkley was civil and cooperative throughout.

For a first offense, someone found guilty of the charge Barkley faces might expect between one to 10 days in jail, the suspension of driving privileges for 90 days, and a fine of $1,000 or more, Shuhandler said."

Note to drunk drivers: I will not make light of your poor choice! You WILL kill someone and I will be the first to petition, the court, that you rot in jail! Catch a freakin cab! Why risk your freedom? I have a child, and should he be hurt, in any way, by you, I will hunt you down! I promise!

He's Still Mourning..

Cut Andre Rison some slack! I'm sure he is still mourning the death of Lisa "Lefteye" Lopes. According to TMZ.com, "Sources close to the situation claim Rison -- who famously dated Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes back in the day -- arrived to the Crown Plaza Hotel with a friend around 2 AM and caused a scene when they learned the local bars had closed.

We're told the two then began to act "rambunctious" in the lobby and cops had to be called.

Once police arrived and determined Risen and his pal were intoxicated enough to be a danger to themselves and the public, the two were arrested. Both were fined $85 and released when they sobered up and saw a judge."

Give a brother some slack.

Maybe They Will All Confess!

I am in no way an ass expert! I just think that nature is sometimes giving but, not all the time. There have been a crop of women turning up with huge butts and flaunting them for the cameras. These ladies (and I use the term loosely) have made a mint as video gurls and men's magazine models. The chick that kicked it all off is named Buffy The Body and a Youtube video has appeared where she appears to be admitting the fact that she used injections to get her "assets." The video is audio of Buffy being interviewed at a radio station. She gets highly upset when she has to tell her real age (43 LOL). Watch how ghetto and indignant she gets! The funny thing is Buffy is 43 and yet she played a high schooler in the movie ATL. Remember Big Booty Trudy? LOL I'll give you a few pics of Buffy and the next suspect, Angel Lola Luv. You be the judge, collagen or not collagen.

Parenting 101

What kind of sick person makes his children walk 10 miles in pajamas and knee-deep snow? Well, this father did and now he is being charged with Second Degree Murder! Just a little compassion and common sense and he would have avoided all of this! His ass didn't walk! I'm so disgusted by this story! Read the rest:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081230/ap_on_re_us/hypothermia_death

A Case Of "Better With Age!"

This group made a song that people sing without the right words but, nobody cares! You get the gist. Voulez-vous! Anyhoo, TMZ.com had a picture of LaBelle, the singing group. Pictured are Patty Labelle (left), Nona Hendryx (middle), and Sara Dash (right). I must admit that the recent picture is the best. The ladies have aged well. They look younger now than they did in the 70's! Voulez-vous!

Court Appearance..

William Balfour will make a court appearance, today. I hate posting anything about him! I just don't want to give him any shine. What he did hurt so many people, why should he get press? I post this because I don't want to say, "What happened with the William Balfour case?" With that said, read on:
"The man accused of killing actress Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother and nephew is scheduled to make another court appearance today. William Balfour, 27, is the estranged husband of Hudson’s sister, Julia. Prosecutors allege he killed her family members Oct. 24 in their home in the Englewood neighborhood on the South Side because he thought she had a new boyfriend. Slain were Jennifer and Julia’s mother, Darnell Donerson, 57; their brother, Jason, 29, and Julia’s 7-year-old son, Julian King.

In addition to the murder counts, Balfour is charged with home invasion. He is being held without bond. Prosecutors alleged Balfour told a girlfriend the day of the slayings that he killed Donerson and Jason Hudson and later lied to police about his travel that day. His attorney has insisted that there’s no evidence to connect Balfour with the crime."

Liar, Liar Pants On Fire!

The Rosenblat's should be ashamed of themselves. Oprah should be ashamed of herself, again. The "Greatest love story ever told, according to Oprah, is a sham. Herm Rosenblat wrote a book about the Holocaust and how he met his wife during the Holocaust. Oprah aired their story and, again, has been duped by literary liars. Check it out:
Rosenblat's book, "Angel at the Fence" had been scheduled to come out in February, but Berkley Books, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA), withdrew the memoir Saturday following allegations by scholars, friends and family members that his tale was untrue.

"Berkley Books is canceling publication of Angel at the Fence after receiving new information from Herman Rosenblat's agent, Andrea Hurst," the publisher said in a statement. "Berkley will demand that the author and the agent return all money that they have received for this work."
She should just call all the books in her book club, non-fiction, and cover her ass! LOL

Them's Fightin Words!!

There is a feud, allegedly, brewing between Janet Jackson and Beyonce. In an interview, Beyonce said this about her family, "I grew up upper class. Private school. My dad had a Jaguar. We’re African-American and we work together as a family, so people assume we’re like The Jacksons.

“But I didn’t have parents using me to get out of a bad situation.”
Janet feels she is suggesting that the Jackson's were gutter rats! I think so too! If they were so upper-class, why didn't she marry a doctor or a lawyer? She reached back to Marcy Projects and married Jay-Z! He's rich now but, he isn't from the upper-class, like she is. Wouldn't that be slumming? I see nothing wrong with marrying a rapper but, don't try to be bourgeoisie! She will mess around and get slapped with the "Thriller" glove! I remember reading that as a young child the Knowles were living in a suburb of Houston and then her father quit his job to manage the girls, full time. At this point, the family had to move into a small apartment. The mother was so upset she left him for a minute. What kind of upper-class apartment was that? What do you feel?

Congratulations Are In Order!

Eve Pigford Marceille will wed her handsome beau, Lance Gross. Lance popped the question over the holidays. Lance Gross is an actor on "The House Of Payne." Eve is the America's Next Top Model, season 3, winner. Congrats to the lovely couple.

R.I.P. Eartha Kitt

Sometimes Christmas comes and takes good people away. Eartha Kitt,81, passed away today. According to People.com, "Kitt, 81, had been treated for colon cancer. Her daughter Kitt Shapiro was by her side at the time of her death. Eartha sang "Santa Baby" and was known for her signature growl and sexy ways. She will be truly missed.

Merry Christmas!

Or shall I say Happy Holidays! This is a special time of year. I usually look back at the year and wonder if I was a "good" person. Of course, I come to the conclusion that I was the best person that I could be. I pray that 2008 gave you peace and prosperity. In light of the economy, I pray that 2009 keeps you prosperous and healthy and inspired. May the best of 2008 be the worst of 2009, for you. God Bless you and keep you and yours......

Oh Brutha!!!!

Have you heard of the new singing group of 5 brothers? Real brothers! Well, Obama has! According to sources, they were called to sing at the inauguration. "The call came while the cameras were rolling for their new BET reality show, and Fox followed up with a story. The group is comprised of the five Harrell brothers from Los Angeles, and according to the staffer who called up the guys to give them the invite, Obama is a huge fan of their work." The group is very refreshing but, they love conflict. The show is filled with arguments and strife. I love it! Can't wait!

Oversaturation!!!!

Beyonce released two new videos! One for Halo and the other for Diva. Personally, I was tired of looking at her after so much "Single Ladies!" Then I saw Michael Ealy and thought that it was worth it! I can't post the videos because Beyonce and her father would have a fit but, check out the chemistry between Beyonce and Michael! Jay-Z should be worried.....

P.S. If that pose looks familiar remember vintage Rihanna circa 2007! LOL

On The Mend....

According to People.com, "Jennifer Hudson has been announced to be among the Grammy nominees who'll sing the songs of Neil Diamond at February's MusiCares Person of the Year gala.

The Grammy week event could mark the first public appearance of the Dreamgirls Oscar winner since the tragic events in late October, when her mother, brother and nephew were killed in Chicago."

Hopefully, she will sing before that date. I hope that she accepts the offer to sing at the inauguration! Note to Jennifer: You and your family are STILL in our prayers. Take it easy....

Secret Nuptials?

Sources are saying that singer Monica is a married woman. We all know that she calls her man, Rocko, her husband but, I hear there is truth to that. Uber-Producer, Bryan Michael Cox, slipped and gave up the secret, during a recent interview. Check it:

Question: Back in the day Brandy and Monica were sort of the touted R&B/Pop queens, much like you have let’s say Rihanna and Beyonce today. Working with Monica, who now has children and a family life, was the experience of producing for her new album a challenge?


Bryan Michael Cox: Monica, she’s a mother, a WIFE and all of that right now and she’s a young woman. She was really open. She didn’t want to make a “Oh I’m married and I have to do this” type of album. She still wanted to make a young and fly album. (Source)

If it's true, congratulations to Monica and Rocko! That rock on her hand is very convincing.....

Mea Culpa!

Please excuse my posts. I am having difficulty with my javascript! that's code word for "I need a new computer!" Please be patient. I am doing everything that I can to continue my posts in a timely manner.

Thank You,
TLUV

Katt Williams Wants To Kill Steve Harvey?

There is a New Year's Eve comedy showdown scheduled. Katt Williams has gone on record and said, "I will retire from comedy after I kill Steve Harvey in Detroit!" Steve Harvey took it all in stride and said, "I let my comedy speak for itself." I will be in attendance and I will be the judge. Personally, I have never thought Steve Harvey was funny. I, also, think Katt Williams could use new material. If I hear those same jokes, again, I will hurt somebody! Note to Lady Di: Before you comment, this is a comedy showdown! Katt Williams, in no way, meant that he would literally kill Steve Harvey.

Please Excuse...

Please excuse the few posts, lately. I am in the process of compiling a "Best of 2008" list. If there is something you want to nominate, e-mail me @ Tanluv68@yahoo.com or hit me up @ twitter.com/Tluvly

Could This Be True?

Is it possible that Michael Vick could be in a half-way house on January 20, 2009? According to Livesteez.com, this is true! Read what a lawyer told a bankruptcy judge:
"Imprisoned NFL star Michael Vick could be moved from a federal prison in the Midwest to a Virginia halfway house by Jan. 20, one of his attorneys told a federal bankruptcy judge Tuesday. The suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback is serving a 23-month prison term in Leavenworth, KS, for financing a dogfighting ring and is scheduled to be released from federal custody around July 20. Last month, Vick also pleaded guilty to a state dogfighting charge, avoiding more prison time. The case’s resolution also cleared the way for his early release from prison and possible transition into a halfway house. Vick’s camp says his long-distance absence has complicated his bankruptcy proceedings in Virginia, so they are working to get him moved to the state, said Michael Blumenthal, one of Vick’s bankruptcy attorneys. Conversely, the bankruptcy case might complicate plans for Vick’s transfer, reports The Associated Press. U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Frank Santoro ordered that paperwork must be completed to ensure Vick’s appearance at a bankruptcy hearing set for Jan. 30 in Newport News. That paperwork could take weeks to process and could delay the halfway house program, Blumenthal said. Blumenthal on Tuesday asked Santoro to postpone the hearing by a week, which would improve the chances of Vick being transferred before his required appearance in bankruptcy court. Santoro refused."
Wow! I'm sure this is gonna piss off those animal rights zealots! If it's true, I hope he keeps his nose clean. Let's not pull an O.J.!

Person Of The Year!

Time magazine has named President-Elect Barack Obama as the 2008 Person Of The Year! They really didn't have to tell us this. He's been our pick since his stirring speech at the Democratic Convention. The magazine has named Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Gov. Sarah Palin and Chinese director Zhang Yimou as runners-up. Sara Palin? I guess having a grandchild and pretending it's your child(Trig) is interesting. Perhaps it's her utter stupidity that earned her the spot. Perhaps it's the fact that she, single-handedly, lost the election for John McCain. Perhaps it's all of the above. Kudos and Congratulations to President-Elect Barack Obama.

Santa Got A Parking Ticket?

Santa parked his car in NYC and got a parking ticket! This is nothing new. Had he been in Philly his reindeer would have been booted! Possibly towed! When they tow you in Philly, you must pay the towing fee, the impound fee and the ticket. Please have the up-to-date insurance, registration and license. Otherwise, you will not be allowed access to your car! I know this because of a reality show called Parking Wars. A&E has successfully convinced me to never drive through Philly, no less, make a stop! I have provided you with a short clip from the show. Enjoy!!!

Ghetto Love! Isn't It Grand......

B-Baller Kenton Martin has an interesting tattoo! It's a pair of lips on his neck. He explains in the video why he chose it. It's for his girlfriend, rapper Trina. Cute! Peep the vid!

I Know What I Said But..........

Bravo announced that The Real Housewives Of Atlanta has been renewed! I am so happy! Perhaps, this time, they will find actual housewives and rich people! LOL I can take the entire cast with the exception of Kim! A "mistress" is not a housewife! Get it together!

Sequel?

According to Pagesix.com, Will Smith is in talks to finalize follow-ups to both "Hancock" and "I Am Legend." A Hollywood insider said, "He is ready to do both. Producers are just trying to get Charlize Theron to sign on for the 'Hancock' sequel." As for "I Am Legend," it will be more of a prequel as Smith's character died at the end of the zombies-take-Manhattan movie. "It will be about how the disease spreads and the fall of the last great American city. It will also develop the relationship between Will's character and his wife." A rep for Smith said, "There have been talks about both of these projects."

I am not fond of sequels but, any excuse to get Will Smith back on the big screen, is alright by me!

George Bush Gets The Boot Or The Shoe....

George Bush was in Iraq for a surprise visit. While doing an interview, an Iraqi reporter threw his shoes at George Bush! Funny! The funny thing is the Secret Service took too long to respond! They should have been on their mark when the first shoe was thrown. Instead, the man threw both shoes before they jumped into action! The White House Press Secretary was hit in the eye with a microphone during the scuffle. I provided you with the video for fodder! LOL

Happy Birthday!

Happy 41st birthday to Jamie Foxx and happy 51st to Morris Day! I can't believe he is 51! Go out and cop the new Jamie Foxx CD! The price has been reduced to $9.99 to cut down on the high prices! I have heard many of the cuts and I like a few. I listen to The Foxxhole on Sirius satellite radio, and they play the CD daily!

Billboard Artist Of The Year! Drumroll Please.......

Chris Brown has been elected Billboard's Artist Of The Year! I couldn't be happier! I thought they would try and give it to Shitney (typo but, I'm keeping it!) Spears. Congratulations Chris Brown!

Like We Didn't Know!!!!!

Bobby Brown is coming out with a tell-all book. “Bobby Brown: The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing But the Truth,” the singer breaks down his former cocaine binges.

"I had a desk like Scarface's in my room and I kept (cocaine) piled up on it," he says in the book. "Every time I walked past my desk, I'd make a line of coke from one end to the other. I'd take a straw and snort a line the same way Scarface did it in the movie. You couldn't tell me nothing. I felt like I was Tony Montana! The world was mine! "I never had to look for coke; I kept it plentiful. There was times when I went on my binges and would lock myself up in a room for days at a time just getting high."

“Bobby Brown: The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing But the Truth,” will be out on shelves this week.
Allegedly Whitney tried to put a stop to this book being released. I wonder why? I am going to read it to see what he says about her binges.

Note To Readers: The funny thing about this book is that he thinks nobody knows about his cocaine use! A person's mouth doesn't slide from side to side by itself! That is twitching! LOL

Cute!

Bill Bellamy and his wife, Kristen, and children, Bailey and Baron, on the cover of Baby Couture. How cute is this family? Did you know he is a cousin of Shaquille O'Neal? Cop that!

Another Baby!

Usher and his wife, Tameka, welcomed another son on Wednesday. According to People.com, Usher was at her side during delivery. This makes a total of 5 boys for Tameka and 2 boys for Usher. Congrats!

Common And Kerry Washington?

Is it true? Is the love affair between Common and Serena over? It looks that way! Check this video of Common dancing and Kerry Washington laughing and flirting with him! Common should stick to rapping!

And The "Worst Lacefront Award" Goes To......

This award goes to Brandy! I realize she is out promoting her new CD, Human. I just hate to see people misuse the lacefront wigs! This wig makes her look like a Geisha! She look like her forehead is running from her face! Get it together!

Note To Readers: There are some who don't know what a lacefront wig is, and I will explain. A lacefront wig is a wig that has lace around the hairline. Typically, the lace is cut and then the hairline appears to be yours! The hair in the front of the wig appears to be coming from your scalp! Magical hair! These are worn by Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Lil Kim and more. Ever wonder how a star can be platinum blonde today and a different color tomorrow? Lacefront!

Baby? Maybe....

PageSix.com is reporting that Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon are expecting a little Boo-Boo Kitty! They said, "Spies in LA saw the songbird (above) coming out of a well-known ob/gyn's office on North Crescent Boulevard, "clutching what looked like a sonogram and being greeted by her entourage with cheers. She was ebullient." It was the same type of paper that Minnie Driver was holding when she found out she was pregnant at the same doctor's office. Carey, who wed Nick Cannon this year in a quickie Bahamas ceremony, has made no bones about wanting a child." Well, I hope this is true! I think they would make wonderful parents!

Bounty!

$5,000 to the first person to give the whereabouts of DMX! The Maricopa County sheriff in Arizona has issued a reward for the arrest of rapper DMX. The charge is failure to appear! That would be good Christmas money! Sadly, the economy is so bad that people will start turning folks in! LOL

A Mother's Worst Nightmare...

When you prepare your children for greatness, and they achieve it and then lose it all, it can be unbearable. Michael Vick's silly decisions not only effected his life, but his mother's life has been up heaved. According to TMZ.com, "Recent bankruptcy docs show Vick can't afford to pay the $4700/month mortgage payments for his mother's Suffolk home -- and he's hired a local realtor in Virginia to try and sell off the property."
"To make matters worse, his mom, Brenda Boddie, won't earn her $100K income anymore -- because she works for Michael's company, which is now kaput."

Let this be a lesson! Sometimes, even as an adult, you need to listen to ya momma!

Don't Worry Oprah!

Oprah has opened up and talked about her weight. She even gave numbers! In her latest interview in "O" magazine she tells about being 200 pounds, again. "I'm embarrassed," says O, in the new issue of her mag. "I can't believe that after all these years, all the things I know how to do, I'm still talking about my weight ... 'How did I let this happen again?'" Oprah went down to 160 pounds in 2006 and has gained 40 pounds. Note to Oprah: If you did it once, you can do it again. WE love you, no matter what!

What Happened?

Fantasia had it all! She won American Idol and had success with her first CD! She went on to play the lead role in the stage version of "The Color Purple!" Why is she losing her home? I pray that she has another home and was having trouble seling her house. According to mediatakeout.com, Fantasia has succomb to foreclosure, like so many others. Here is Fantasia at the Crack'd Xmas Party. Note: Perhaps the money spent on tattoos should have been spent on house payments! Just a thought!

Update: The home being auctioned is Fantasia's second home in North Carolina! She will not be homeless. She has, like many others, fallen victim to the housing crisis. I am glad to hear this!

Obama, Then Will...

Every time I see an interview with Will Smith, I drop everything and listen. I think that he is almost up there with President-Elect Obama! This is saying quite a bit! Nothing is more sexy than a man that is committed to his wife and family. People.com talked to him about his love scenes in movies. He's shy! Can you believe it? He had this to say about those love scenes, "My grandmother was really firm about how men are supposed to treat women," the actor said Friday at a press junket for his new drama Seven Pounds. "So for me, my worst nightmare is for an actress to ... feel like I'm taking this opportunity to get a little quickie feel – you know, some legal cheating going on!"

"I just need, specifically women, to feel comfortable around me," he added. "I just don't want to feel like I'm that dude."
Note to Jada: You are truly Blessed!

NEVER!!!

This is a video of William Balfour's mother, Michelle. I can understand trying to ensure that your son gets fair treatment but, this is ridiculous! I have a son and I love him dearly but, I would never be caught on camera doing what she is doing! Because there may be the slightest chance that he is guilty! Then what? Listen to this mangled web she is weaving!

She's The Tops!!!

Oprah Winfrey shined at L.A.'s Beverly Hills Hotel for The Hollywood Reporter's annual breakfast honoring the publication's 17th annual Women in Entertainment: Power 100 special issue. This year, Winfrey took top honors, landing at No. 1. Of course, we all knew she was #1. Another reason to bet on black!

What An Oaf!

O.J. Simpson was sentenced today! The judge discussed a few things that came out during trial. She talked about how the entire situation was on tape. The robbery and the after-party. She even mentioned how she had never seen such a thing. Alluding to the fact that there may have been a set-up! She talked about hearing O.J. say that he didn't want his things to get in the hands of the "Gold-diggers" and she says that he was talking about the Goldmans. She also talked about how O.J. was taped calling his co-conspirators and telling them to say there was no gun! I knew that O.J. was 5 beers short of a six-pack but, she put it in perspective. She claimed that during her deliberation of his sentence, that she didn't think about the Nicole Brown Simpson murder but, I beg to differ. She handed down a sentence of 22 years. He can be released after 7 1/2 years. He has a wonderful case for an appeal but, I think the juice will be sitting it out for a while. He needs to sit still and learn to shut up! He needs to recognize that he was "Blessed" 13 years ago! Perhaps he will stop gallivanting around and trying to piss off the Goldmans!

"Truly A Blessing"

Jennifer Hudson is still grieving but, she has a reason to smile now. Four Grammy nominations can't take away the pain but, they can ease it a little. Jennifer had this to say about the Grammy nods according to People.com, "It's been a childhood dream of mine to release an album," she said in a statement, " so to receive four Grammy nominations is truly a blessing. I'm extremely honored and humbled by the nominations."

Hudson, 27, was nominated for best R&B album for her self-titled album, best female R&B vocal performance, best R&B song for "Spotlight" and best R&B performance by a duo or group with vocals for her duet with Fantasia, "I'm His Only Woman."

I'm happy that people to a look at her album. I really like the joint. Congrats and good luck!

That Can't Be Right!

Today is Jay-Z's birthday and he is turning 39. Who is spreading this lie? That man is 49, if he's a day! If that is what 39 looks like, I'll pass on 39! LOL Note to anyone who cares: Tyra Banks turns 35 today!