In Memoriam

Sadly, the world has lost a major talent, today. Legendary Four Tops frontman, Levi Stubbs, has passed on at the age of 72. According to Fox News, "
The lead singer for the legendary Motown singing group died Friday morning at his home in Detroit. His death was confirmed by the Wayne County medical examiner's office as well as Dana Meah, the wife of his grandson. Stubbs fronted the group for years and was considered to have one of the most dynamic and emotive voices of all the Motown singers. With Stubbs in the lead, the Four Tops sold millions of records, including such hits as "Baby I Need Your Loving," "Reach Out (I'll Be There)" and "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)." Stubbs' death leaves one surviving member of the original group: Abdul "Duke" Fakir. "

We will miss his voice......

Dave Chapelle Procreating?

According to YBF.com, Dave Chapelle and his wife are expecting a third child! 35 year old Dave lives with his wife Elaine and two sons, Sulayman and Ibrahim, on a 65 acre farm just outside of Yellow Springs, Ohio. Congrats!

This Poor Girl!

This video is circulating the blogs! I feel so sorry for the girl yet, I can't stop laughing! It took so long for her to get back up! LOL Check out this video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXlpaOCE0vk

WOW!

As if I needed more convincing! This man is a clown! A joke! How can you come to a debate (the last one I might add) and act like a fool? The polls and public opinion have you behind but, you have time for foolery! What did I expect, you did choose Sarah Palin as your running mate!

Strange Bedfellows!

Not literally! Rihanna and Jay-Z met up after a brief separation. Rihanna was Jay's muse! I am happy for all her success!

On The Circuit!

Jada Pinkett-Smith was spotted in NYC on her way to the "Today Show." She's making the rounds promoting "The Secret Life Of Bees." I had an opportunity to have an advanced screening and I loved it! Tristan Wilds really stood out in this movie! Who knew he was a triple threat? Kudos!

I Giveth, I Taketh Away!

I just gave Mel B kudos for her sense of style and just her being fabulous! I must now take it away! What is this "Jetsons" outfit she is wearing? Poor girl...

Put Up Or Shut Up!

Jim Brown has his faults but, the brother speaks the truth here! He had this to say about Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant: "The way Brown sees it, many of today’s athletes are simply in it for the money and celebrity, refusing to accept responsibility for having a huge impact on the culture around them. And he’s not afraid of naming names. “Athletes need to represent more than that just getting a big contract and lots of endorsements,” he says. “Take Michael Jordan. To me, he’s full of bull. He’s hiding his true self. All he cares about is getting ahead, being popular and enjoying the wealth of this country. Same with Kobe Bryant. For them, it’s all about making money and doing all the commercials.” Brown expects more from today’s athletes. After all, he walked the walk. When Muhammad Ali was stripped of his heavyweight title and threatened with jail time for refusing to register for the draft during the Vietnam War, it was Brown and Boston Celtics star Bill Russell who led a contingent of black athletes who offered Ali their support. “Sports is detrimental to the development of culture if all you’re willing to do is enjoy the fruits of this country,” he says. “You’ve got to reinvest in the culture, not just exploit it. Today people just want non-combative heroes, who smile and say all the right things. That’s fine, but that doesn’t mean you have to play the fool and shake your butt just because you caught a pass for a touchdown.”

I would like to add that since his divorce I have not seen Michael Jordan with any black females! That includes his daughter!

Where's The Reality?

Angela and Vanessa Simmons are getting their own reality show! Angela and Vanessa Simmons revealed to that the new MTV spin-off, will be called ‘Daddy’s Girls,’ and will follow their “lives in L.A. and what’s going on with us,” since making the bi-coastal move from The Big Apple. Expect the new series to showcase the sisters as they evolve their popular ‘Pastry’ shoe and clothing line into another more grown-up brand, in addition to embarking upon other exciting ventures.Over the past few years, MTV viewers have watched Vanessa go from ‘Ford’ model to ‘The Guiding Light’ soap star. Angela also has her deal with "Right On Magazine," in which she has her own take on things called "Angela's Corner." I'm tired just reading about them! Much success to you!

Mel B

Mel B was honored in London's Wembley Arena. She was also there to host the Music of Black Origins Awards show there on Wednesday. Mel B has a new lingerie line coming to a store near you!!!!

Double Duty!

Beyonce showed up at MTV to debut her videos "If I Were a Boy" and "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" – on TRL. The new CD comes out November 18th! For all the Beyonce fans, write that day down!

The "Dumb Hick" Award Goes To......

This award is a special one. I am giving it to Levi Johnston. Levi is the soon-to-be father of Sarah Palin's grandchild. I give him this award for one simple reason: He has dropped out of high school to work in the oil fields of Alaska! I understand that he wants to financially support his child but, I think that education is too important to just leave dangling. If it is a matter of just support, remember his mother-in-law is still the Governor of Alaska! The baby will want for nothing! What kind of example are you setting for your child/children? This family is full of contradictions i.e. "Children should be taught abstinence not birth control!" and "Alaskan teens are being encouraged to finish school and get their educations!" Everything Gov. Sarah Palin is trying to implement in Alaska, is being thrown out the window by her and her children! I know you think that I rant too much about Sarah Palin! That's why it's called a blog! I cannot support someone who can only name Roe vs. Wade as a Supreme Court decision! Should I be worried that, if she's in office, I will lose my vote? Will she get rid of all the decisions that have effected black people? Will schools be segregated, again? When you think she'll get rid of abortions, think about the other things she'll get rid of, in the name of Christians!

Sad! Sad! Sad!

Olympian Tim Montgomery has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for heroin dealing. This man had so much potential! First he falls for that checking scheme and then he's selling heroin! He happens to be the father of Marion Jones' first child! They both were sidetracked and taken down the wrong road! Read the rest here: http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/trackandfield/news/story?id=3635672

Who Knew???

Who knew that black people surfed? Is that the next sport for domination? Serena and Common surfed and more in Hawaii! This is a cute couple! Let's hope it lasts!!!!!

I Can't Believe It!

Usher is 30 today! Had he just stayed with Chilli,37, a little longer, they would have been closer in age! Sorry, I really don't like his new wife (or shall I call her, "Let me have as many babies as possible to trap or for insurance"). Correct me if I'm wrong but, didn't Usher say that he left Chilli because she wanted to get married and have kids? Isn't that, exactly, what he did with his OLDER wife? Sad....

Just In Case!!!!

Just in case you were hoping that the sequel to "Iron Man" would have an original cast, you will be disappointed! I am happy! Don Cheadle will replace Terrence Howard as Jim Rhodes, Iron Man's best friend. Apparently, Terrence wanted more money and purse holders weren't gonna give it to a sidekick!

Cute Couple!

I am starting to think of Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey as a really cute couple! Here they are in Las Vegas at the Andre Agassi charity and they look adorable! I really wish she would let the whole butterfly thing go (it's a bit juvenile). I just love to look at Nick's kiddish grin!

What Does Todd Do?

Can anyone answer that question? What does Todd palin do? I have noticed that lately he has been interjected in the business of politics but, he has no job! Friday, Gov. Palin was said to have overstepped her bounds in the firing of a Trooper (that just happened to be her brother-in-law and embroiled in a nasty child custody case). However, her actions were not criminal. It amazed me that her husband's name kept coming up throughout the ordeal! To read what really went down go to factcheck.org When you are done, come back and tell me what Todd Palin does for a living!