HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Thank you so much for all of your support! I love your comments! Some people call me with comments, I love those too! This is the new look of the site! Do you like it? Was the other banner better? Let a sister know! Note to readers: May the best of last year be the worst of 2007! Keep visiting daily! Oh, and KEEP IT POPPIN!

Oprah's Many Deeds!

Oprah Winfrey spent 5 years and $40 million dollars on a school for impoverished girls in Johannesburg. Ms. Winfrey said she was tired of just writing checks, she wanted to feel close to them. Many say that the school is too lavish. The school has yoga rooms, beauty salons, and fireplaces in all 28 buildings. Oprah said, "These girls need to feel beautiful, they need to be told their beautiful." She went on to say, "Beauty inspires!" Note to readers: I agree! Reach out to our youth and tell them they are beautiful. Stop allowing these magazines and fake idols to dictate beauty. We see too few African-Americans on these covers!

Tiger Having A Baby Cablanasian!

Tiger Woods and his wife Elin, are having a baby this summer. Tiger is very happy and wishes his father were here to celebrate with him. Tiger will be sticking around home more. Note to readers: What will he call this baby? His wife is Norwegian. Will the baby be Cablanorasian?

IN MEMORIAM

Lou Rawls, Wilson Pickett, Gene McFadden, James Yancey (J-Dilla), Ali Farka Toure, Lumumba Carson (Professor X), Gene Pitney, June Pointer, Deshaun Holton (Proof), Grant McLennan, Hilton Ruiz, Billy Preston, Johnny Jenkins, Roger "Syd" Barrett, Milan B. Williams, Bill Miller, Jessie Mae Hemphill, Floyd Dixon, Arthur Lee, Freddy Dender, Sandy West, Gerald Cook, Rudy Taylor, Gerald Levert, Tony Sylvester, Mariska Veres, Anita O'Day and James Brown. No matter what genre a music you enjoy, these people impacted your listening. These are OUR fallen soldiers of 2006. May they Rest In Peace!

GAME OVER!!!!!

Michael and Juanita Jordan have filed for divorce, again! This time it's for keeps. The petition was filed today, and stated that "the reconciliation attempt has failed and any other attempts would not be in the best interest of the family." The Jordans have 3 children and have been married since 1989. Note to groupies and hoochies: He's all yours ladies! Not that his ring ever meant a damn thang!

ROAD RAGE!

The rapper, Styles P, was involved in a road rage incident recently. Apparently Styles P was cut off by a semi-truck. Styles, in turn, races to cut off the truck. It doesn't end there, Styles exits his car and throws napkins at the truck drivers window. The truck driver moves forward hitting Styles and breaking his leg. The truck driver, John Henson, has been charged with aggravated assault and Styles P is nursing a broken leg. Note to readers: What the hell was in those napkins? LOL People, count to ten and let it go! Who REALLY wins in this situation?

True Or False!

The rumor mills are buzzing! They are telling me that Nelly and Ashanti are engaged! These types of rumors circulate constantly but, it could be true. Apparently Nelly popped the question over the Christmas holidays. Ashanti said, "BANANAS!" LOL Note to readers: This is alledged! I am still working on confirmation.

Mike Tyson's DUI!

Mike Tyson was arrested last night for Driving under the influence. He was pulled over after leaving a nightclub in Arizona and nearly colliding with a Sheriff. Oh, did I forget to mention, they found cocaine on Mike Tyson and in his car? Note to readers: This man will do anything to stay in the spotlight! Just two months ago he was willing to start boxing women! What a loser! Don't tell him I said that! LOL

Top Makeovers For 2006!

According to People Magazine, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Hudson and Whitney Houston top the makeovers for 2006. I don't consider weight loss a makeover. Whitney's transformation was the best of 2006!

Aww How Cute!

Kobe spent some time with one of his daughters. How could a man jeopardize his family by messing with groupies? Note to readers: I wonder if that rape case woke Kobe up?

A Super Female Rap Group?

I hear that a Super Rap Group is forming! Remy Ma, Shawnna and Jacki-O are said to be joining forces. I am sure my "What The F___?" file will be working overtime. These tatooed wannabees are only trying to sell CDs. I wish them well. Perhaps they'll run into Foxy and enlist her services. Doubt it! Anyhoo, what do you think about this collaboration?

2 New Movies!

I saw the trailers for 2 new movies. I've got to see them! The first is "I Think I Love My Wife." This movie stars Chris Rock as a bored husband. He has the perfect wife (Gina Torres)but, a friend from the past (Kerry Washington) wants to put the pizazz back into his marriage. Considering what's going on with Chris Rock and his real wife Malaak, this movie could be art imitating life! The second movie is called "Stomp The Yard." It's basically a movie about dancing. Reminiscent of "You Got Served." I like it because of the Historically Black College setting. I also like the fraternity step-show scenes. It stars the usual Megan Good as the "love interest" and newcomers like "Ne-yo" and "Chris Brown." Go see it! It looks entertaining. Note to readers: If we could give Marques Houston and Omarion a chance, we can give Chris Brown one. Note to sisters: There will not be a shortage of fine men!!!!!

President Gerald Ford

President Gerald Ford,93, passed away December 26th at 6:45 p.m. at his home in Rancho Mirage, California. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Ford played a pivotal role in politics. He was the President to fix Watergate and clean up after Richard Nixon. He is survived by his wife Betty Ford and children and grandchildren. I feel especially close to him because as a boy he spent most of his time in Grand Rapids Michigan. He also played football at University of Michigan, and was drafted by the Detroit Lions but, opted to go to Yale for a Law Degree.

Posthumous Movie For James Brown

Spike Lee has signed on to direct a movie about the late James Brown. Brian Grazer will produce and the movie was in the works before Brown died. Posthumous movies for Ray Charles and Johnny Cash have netted Oscar nominations. Note to readers: What took them so long? It would have been nice if he could have seen the movie! Anyhoo, the hardest working man in showbiz, will be on the big screen soon! R.I.P. James Brown...

My Winners For 2006!

1. Star Jones for showing Barbra Walters for WHAT she is!
2. Whitney Houston for finally leaving Bobby!
3. Kevin Federline for countersuing Britney for the kids and laying low!
4. Jay-Z for showing young rappers how to grow-up and keep their money.
5. Barack Obama for being Barack Obama.
6. Brad Pitt and Angelina for sticking it to Jennifer Aniston.
7. Will and Jada for their endowment and showing how to blend a family and make it work!
8. Donald Trump for calling out Rosie and showing Barbra Walters for WHAT she is!
9. Kelly Ripa for standing up to Rosie!
10. My Mayor, Kwame Kilpatrick for transforming Detroit for the 2006 Superbowl.
11. Jerome Bettis for being a hometown champ and a nice guy!
12. All the On and Poppin readers. Your support has been wonderful and I love you for it!
Keep it Poppin People! If I missed someone, let me know!

Say It Ain't So!

The group 112 will no longer be! They plan to do solo projects from now on. Daron Jones has already stepped up his game. He has produced projects for Jamie Fox, Keysha Cole, Pink and Usher. The remaining members(Mike, Q and Slim) are touring as a trio but, plan their own solo joints. I'm going to miss them! No more "Cupid" or "Peaches And Cream." Where will we find another whiner like Slim? I hope they reconsider.

Brown's Widow Homeless!

Tomi Rae Brown, the wife of James Brown, has been denied access to their home. Tomi Rae says after her husbands death his lawyers and accountants padlocked the gate. She says she was at a retreat when her husband died. She says that she is penniless and has nowhere to go. Note to readers: Isn't it funny that she appears after his death? Where was the five year old son? I think that James Brown was about to divorce her. Why else would a 73 year old, still be touring?

R.I.P. James Brown

James Brown passed away today at 1:45 a.m. A true entertainer, Mr. Brown was often imitated but never duplicated. Born May 3, 1933, his career spanned 50 years. Mr. Brown was hospitalized Sunday December 24th , with pneumonia. Everytime we see an entertainer dancing, we'll remember "THE GODFATHER OF SOUL." Note to readers: Today pull out your James Brown albums and listen. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

Diddy Gone To The Dogs!

Sean John coats trimmed in fur, have been pulled from the shelves of Macy's and it's online stores. The Humane society tested the fur and found it originated from Racoon dogs. The coats were misrepresented as rabbit fur-lined. Diddy released a statement saying that as soon as he was informed of the problem he pulled them from the shelves. My son has the coat, and I did notice he wasn't sleeping at night and he sometimes barked. Just kidding!

R.I.P. Mike Evans!

Mike Evans passed away December 14th in Twentynine Palms, California. Some of you may not know who he is but, Mike Evans was the original Lionel on "The Jeffersons." You also may not know that he was the co-creator of "Good Times." Mr. Evans died from complications of Throat Cancer at the age of 57.

Gentlemen, Start Your Engines!

Eye Candy! What is that? My friend says it's something appealing to the eye. My friend says Maliah is HIS eye candy. Do you agree? Note to ladies: Why can't they pose in clothes?

Ladies!!!!

Is this man fine or what? Sean Paul, the reggae artist. Jamaican born and raised! Representing the islands well! Note to male readers: I thought the ladies would like some eye candy, too!

Comeback!

Whitney Houston is scheduled to release a single for the Tyler Perry new movie "Daddy's Little Girl." Mrs. Houston will be singing with her mother Cissy Houston, her cousin Dionne Warwick and her daughter Bobbi Kristina. The soundtrack drops January 16th, so keep an ear out for Whitney and fam! Note to Bobby: You messed up man!

Diddy x Two!

Diddy and Kim Porter became parents to two healthy little girls today! Names have not been released but, the girls and their mother, are said to be doing well. Kim and Diddy have an eight year old son, Christian. Porter has an eleven year old son by Al B. Sure. Congratulations! P.S. The girls names are D'Lila Star and Jesse James Combs. The babies were named after Diddy and Kim's grandmothers.

What The F___?

Beyonce was on a roll! Three nice dresses in a row! Then this calamity! What is she wearing? This dress looks like a peacock! Her mother must have made this dress! It looks like it came from The House Of Wrong! Note to readers: Why the cheap looking white shoes? Come on B, you're better than that!

Looky Looky!

Terrence Howard can make himself into any character. This picture has him looking like a real Sheik. Howard is in Dubai and is wearing traditional garb. Mr. Howard and his family are spending the holidays in The United Arab Emirates. Note to readers: Ordinarily I find him very attractive but, this look isn't working for me.

Happy Birthday, Is In Order!

Happy Birthday to Samuel L. Jackson. He is turning 58 motha$@%&in years old today! Whoop it up Sammie! Note to readers: I only used that language because he would have! I don't drink or curse! OH Shit, I do drink! LOL

A New Show!

VH1 has a new show debuting January 8th at 10:30 p.m. The show is called Ego Tripp "The White Rapper Show." I have seen the previews and I like it. The show is "Flavor Of Love" on the white side. White MC's live together and compete. The season is filled with fights and lots of slang! I don't know if I liked it because it was good or beause it showed white people acting foolish, for a change. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULbNehRM9c4Check it out on Youtube, and you be the judge. Mc Serch from the white rap group "3rd Bass" is part creator.

Fire Rosie!!!!

ABC should put everyone out of their misery and fire Rosie O'Donnell. Now, Rosie has angered Donald Trump. I'm pissed about the Miss USA thing but, Rosie went on national TV and called Donald a "snake-oil salesman." She also said he went bankrupt and that he was not a self-made millionaire. Donald Trump fired back by saying, "I'm going to sue! You can't make false statements. I look forward to taking lots of money from my nice little fat Rosie." Those are fighting words! I guess hip-hop has beefs, and ABC has Rosie O'Donnell!

One Question!

The last time I checked, sheep were not harmed when wool is harvested. Why are P.E.T.A. and the singer Pink, boycotting Australia's wool industry? People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, are busybodies. I wish they would throw red paint on my fur coat! They'll be mopping up blood! As for Pink, she needs to figure out why she has that V-shape in the front like men. I think her name should have been Blue!

A "What The F___?" First!

A couple in the "What The F___ ?" file! Nas and Kelis at Nas's Cd Listening party. I can't even look at her. She reminds me of Joan Crawford in "Whatever Happened To Baby Jane!" Look at those eyebrows! His tuxedo jacket looks like a table cloth! Note to readers: This is the only couple who could care less how they look. They feel they are being "original." I saw they are being "spectacles!" During the party Nas said, "Hennessy was responsible for my first three albums!" I say Hennessy was responsible for their get-ups!

Ruben Studdard!

Ruben Studdard has challenged 25% of Alabama residents to lose 10 pounds. Ruben has lost almost 100 pounds and wants to give back. He's even offering to be a fitness coach. If they take up the challenge, that will be a 10 million pound deficit. Note to Ruben: Who's gonna fry the chicken in lard? Who's gonna make the greens and cornbread? Just because you trimmed down, some of us still enjoy the down-home cooking! Just kidding!

Eminem Single, Again!

Eminem and his wife Kim Mathers reached an out-of-court settlement in their divorce. The divorce was finalized today. It remains to be seen if they reunite. I heard that recently, Kim was picking Eminem up at the studio. They have some sick love-hate relationship. They can't live with each other or without each other. Note to Eminem: Sisters in Detroit still love ya! Get ya mind right!

NO TRUMP!

What the hell? Why is Miss USA still Miss USA? Vanessa Williams was dethroned for pictures! This young lady was drinking underage and tested positive for cocaine. I haven't even discussed her table dancing and female on female action! I am disgusted with the whole thing. They even called the runner-up, Tamiko Nash, and informed her of the possible dethroning. They told her to be ready! Donald Trump decides to give her another chance. They are making her go to Re-hab. Her reputation is already tarnished. I would step down! Note to readers: Donald Trump and the pageant people are spineless wimps!

Death Can Squash A Beef!

Sadly it takes death to squash beef! I would hope that as adults, we could talk it out. Anyhoo, BG and Baby of Cash Money records, have squashed their beef. It took the death of Baby's sister to bring them together. As you know BG accused Baby of keeping his money when he was a Cash Money artist. Money started the beef. BG extended his hand to the grieving family and the beef disappeared. Note to rappers: Don't let tragedy bring you together! You can't bring back those loved ones. Sit at the table and work it out! O.K., I'll stop sounding like DR. PHIL!

Black Ty?

I listened to Tyrese's New CD. I hated it! The R&B side is nice. A little whiny but, nice. The rap side is horrific! The collabos are the high point. The guest rappers reduce "Black Ty" to singing hooks on many of the songs. Note to Tyrese: Stick to love songs. What you tried to do was noble but, don't ever, ever, ever, ever, try that again! O.K.?