WELCOME TO DIVA AVENUE! This is a new outlet for me to express my thoughts on entertainment, music ,FASHION, sports and any other features that come to mind. (All are areas that I EAT,SLEEP AND BREATHE ON A DAILY BASIS!)
HOLA! I KNOW IT'S BEEN SOME DAYS SINCE I HAVE BROUGHT YOU MY BLOG.. I TELL YA waking up extra early is not my thing. It is taking some adjusting for me. I was thankful for our Rain last night b/c I slept like a baby and caught up on some much needed rest. I feel like I'm always on the go..so it was good to relax and recover from my work week. Today, I'm cleaning and then I hope to manage to squeeze in some me time.. A sister truly needs a spa right about now and a vacation..so if you know of any free vacations or getaways to the beach PLEASE I BEG YOU PASS IT TO ME! LOL ;) .. WELL THERE'S SO MUCH TO TALK ABOUT SO LET'S GET TO IT...
THERE'S SO MUCH GOING ON IN THE ENTERTAINMENT WORLD ALWAYS BUT THE BIGGEST STORY OVER THE PAST MONTH IN A HALF HAS BEEN ON RIHANNA AND CHRIS BROWN..WELL GUESS WHAT? NOT A SURPRISE BUT THEIR...
REUNITED!!! YES I KNEW THEY WOULD BE BACK TOGETHER..
YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST.. ACCORDING TO MTV , P DIDDY HAS PUT THEM BACK TOGETHER IN HIS HOME IN MIAMI.. I WANNA GO TO! WHERE'S MY TICKET LOL.. NE HOW IF YOUR INTERESTED READ MORE HERE.
IT SEEMS LIKE EVERYONE IN HOLLYWOOD HAS HAD AN OPINION ON THIS STORY FROM KANYE, DAWN OF DANITY KANE, TI, 50, NEYO AND NOW P DIDDY..WHAT DO U THINK WILL GO DOWN IN COURT?
YOU GOTTA SEE MAKING THE BAND 4 EPISODE FROM THIS WEEK// MY FAVORITE BAND MEMBER WILLIE BROUGHT IN HIS ADORABLE 3 YEAR OLD SON "HURRICANE" KAVION.. HE WAS TOO CUTE ..HE REMINDED ME SO MUCH OF MY BEST FRIEND'S SON.. CATCH IT HERE.. ALSO DAWN AND AUDRINA TALK ABOUT STARTING DANITY KANE OVER..WITH A TWIST ..WHAT DO U THINK ABOUT DANITY KANE? THE GROUP IS DONE OR BETTER TO FIND NEW MEMBERS?
KANYE'S NEW GIRL..WHAT DO U THINK? HER NAME IS AMBER ROSE AND SHE IS A MODEL SUPPOSEDLY..I THINK KANYE LIKES US AMAZONS..NE HOW A KEEPER OR THROW HER AWAY? ...
OKAY SO MOVING RIGHT ALONG DID YOU KNOW THAT STEVE HARVEY WAS ON OPRAH YESTERDAY! THAT IS A GOOD MOVE HIS BOOK IS NO.1 ON THE NEW YORK BESTSELLERS LIST.. I'M STILL GETTING MY READ ON RIGHT ABOUT NOW.. BUT FOR THOSE WITH DVRS BE SURE TO WATCH FRIDAY'S EPISODE..
NOW MOVING TO SPORTS WORLD
HAPPY HAYNESWORTH.. ALL SMILES NO TEMPER HERE ANYMORE AND WHO COULD BLAME HIM.. I WOULD GO TO
OKAY SO DID EVERYONE HERE THE TITANS HAVE LOST ALBERT HAYNESWORTH HE SIGNED A 7 YEAR DEAL FOR A REPORTED $100 MILLION CONTRACT WITH THE WASHINGTON REDSKINS..TITANS ARE TO CHEAP...SO WE LOST A KEY DEFENSIVE PLAYER..WHAT DO U THINK ABOUT THIS? I think we are losing to many good players on the regular..ie. Derrick Mason.. he was the best returnman we had and we didn't want to pay him for all his talent..
WELL LOOKS AS THOUGH CHARLES BARKLEY WILL HAVE TO SERVE A 10 DAY SENTENCE FOR HIS DUMB DUI IN DEC. ...NOW WE ALL KNOW IF THAT WAS ONE OF US IT WOULD HAVE BEEN MORE THAN THAT..WHAT DO U THINK ABOUT ALL THE SPECIAL PRIVILEDGES CELEBS GET WHEN THEY ARE CLEARLY WRONG AND THE EVIDENCE IS THERE...
I HAVE TO END ON A GOOD NOTE.. WATCH AMERICA'S BEST DANCE CREW.. THE FEMALE GROUPS ARE DOING THEIR THANG! WHO WILL WIN?
TODAY was rather busy for me. I'm working on adjusting to waking up at an earlier time frame than normal. I really wish I had my old schedule...those of you who drive from Antioch know my pain...TRAFFIC! I get so sick of driving to and from work in traffic. Sometimes I wish I was a character in Grand Theft Auto and I could hit the people who are driving like they have no where to be bright and early in the morning. Due to bumper to bumper traffic today..I was late to work :( ... which means one of two things 1. I will have to get up even earlier to make it to work on time 2. People can't DRIVE IN THE MORNING!! ...I'm leaning towards 2! lol.. Ne how I did my time at work, and was excited to fulfill my taste buds with IHOP TONIGHT! You see tonight IHOP has a special where you get a free stack of pancakes and you get to give back by donating to the Vanderbilt Children's Hospital.
I got to kill 2 birds in one stone..GOOD MEAL AND HELP OTHERS! I MUST SAY THANK YOU to my friend Ebony.. because I would have never known about the special. Well I know I missed you guys last night.. but I'm ready for action!
PRESIDENT OBAMA RELEASES EXCERPTS OF HIS SPEECH HE WILL DELIVER TONIGHT...
We have lived through an era where too often, short-term gains were prized over long-term prosperity; where we failed to look beyond the next payment, the next quarter, or the next election. A surplus became an excuse to transfer wealth to the wealthy instead of an opportunity to invest in our future. Regulations were gutted for the sake of a quick profit at the expense of a healthy market. People bought homes they knew they couldn't afford from banks and lenders who pushed those bad loans anyway. And all the while, critical debates and difficult decisions were put off for some other time on some other day.
Well that day of reckoning has arrived, and the time to take charge of our future is here.
Now is the time to act boldly and wisely -- to not only revive this economy, but to build a new foundation for lasting prosperity. Now is the time to jump-start job creation, re-start lending and invest in areas like energy, health care, and education that will grow our economy, even as we make hard choices to bring our deficit down. That is what my economic agenda is designed to do, and that's what I'd like to talk to you about tonight.
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The recovery plan and the financial stability plan are the immediate steps we're taking to revive our economy in the short-term. But the only way to fully restore America's economic strength is to make the long-term investments that will lead to new jobs, new industries, and a renewed ability to compete with the rest of the world. The only way this century will be another American century is if we confront at last the price of our dependence on oil and the high cost of health care; the schools that aren't preparing our children and the mountain of debt they stand to inherit. That is our responsibility.
In the next few days, I will submit a budget to Congress. So often, we have come to view these documents as simply numbers on a page or laundry lists of programs. I see this document differently. I see it as a vision for America -- as a blueprint for our future.
My budget does not attempt to solve every problem or address every issue. It reflects the stark reality of what we've inherited -- a trillion dollar deficit, a financial crisis, and a costly recession.
Given these realities, everyone in this chamber -- Democrats and Republicans -- will have to sacrifice some worthy priorities for which there are no dollars. And that includes me.
Don't Miss Obama to mix optimism with realism, aides say Poll: Expectations high for speech Gov. Bobby Jindal gives GOP response But that does not mean we can afford to ignore our long-term challenges. I reject the view that says our problems will simply take care of themselves; that says government has no role in laying the foundation for our common prosperity.
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Yesterday, I held a fiscal summit where I pledged to cut the deficit in half by the end of my first term in office. My administration has also begun to go line by line through the federal budget in order to eliminate wasteful and ineffective programs. As you can imagine, this is a process that will take some time. But we're starting with the biggest lines. We have already identified $2 trillion in savings over the next decade.
In this budget, we will end education programs that don't work and end direct payments to large agribusinesses that don't need them. We'll eliminate the no-bid contracts that have wasted billions in Iraq, and reform our defense budget so that we're not paying for Cold War-era weapons systems we don't use. We will root out the waste, fraud, and abuse in our Medicare program that doesn't make our seniors any healthier, and we will restore a sense of fairness and balance to our tax code by finally ending the tax breaks for corporations that ship our jobs overseas.
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I know that we haven't agreed on every issue thus far, and there are surely times in the future when we will part ways. But I also know that every American who is sitting here tonight loves this country and wants it to succeed. That must be the starting point for every debate we have in the coming months, and where we return after those debates are done. That is the foundation on which the American people expect us to build common ground.
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But in my life, I have also learned that hope is found in unlikely places; that inspiration often comes not from those with the most power or celebrity, but from the dreams and aspirations of Americans who are anything but ordinary.
I think about Leonard Abess, the bank president from Miami who reportedly cashed out of his company, took a $60 million bonus, and gave it out to all 399 people who worked for him, plus another 72 who used to work for him. He didn't tell anyone, but when the local newspaper found out, he simply said, ''I knew some of these people since I was 7 years old. I didn't feel right getting the money myself."
I think about Greensburg, Kansas, a town that was completely destroyed by a tornado, but is being rebuilt by its residents as a global example of how clean energy can power an entire community -- how it can bring jobs and businesses to a place where piles of bricks and rubble once lay. "The tragedy was terrible," said one of the men who helped them rebuild. "But the folks here know that it also provided an incredible opportunity."
And I think about Ty'Sheoma Bethea, the young girl from that school I visited in Dillon, South Carolina -- a place where the ceilings leak, the paint peels off the walls, and they have to stop teaching six times a day because the train barrels by their classroom. She has been told that her school is hopeless, but the other day after class she went to the public library and typed up a letter to the people sitting in this room. She even asked her principal for the money to buy a stamp. The letter asks us for help, and says, "We are just students trying to become lawyers, doctors, congressmen like yourself and one day president, so we can make a change to not just the state of South Carolina but also the world. We are not quitters."
TV RATINGS ON THE RISE
Did you know that we are watching more TV these days? I wonder why that is... well I found a story on CNN that says Nielson rating are at an all time high. In the report, it was revealed the average American TV viewer watches more than 151 hours of TV a month..that's scary huh? What types of shows are you watching at home..it seems like all there is is reality TV out there these days...
A SPECIAL 9 YEAR OLD WEDDING
Today was FAT TUESDAY for Mardi Gras, to bad I wasn't in the Big Easy..I hear that they get today off and get paid for it..FUN TIMES! I still want to make it for a visit to the NO. CHECK THIS OUT...
AUDRINA FROM THE HILLS GOT ROBBED?!!! OKAY SO AUDRINA HAS HER OWN BLOG AS WELL AND RECENTLY SHE POSTED THE SURVILLENCE OF THE MAN AND WOMAN WHO BROKE IN ...CHECK IT CLICK HERE
It's OSCAR time once again- you know the time where you see all the top HOLLYWOOD entertainers gather together in their designer gowns, tuxedos, jewelry and let us not forget the sophisticated yet elegant hairstyles displayed as well. The Oscars are a great time to see new fashion trends, make up ideas and to see WHAT'S OR NOT...As a fashionista I personally like to blend my own style to trends. ( I'm having a flashback..HIGH SCHOOL I remember drawing a sketch of my teal prom dress.. I was so excited and happy I created the vision for my dress..accessories and I had my hairstyle down to a science.)
Personally, I think my Swagger ( style and personality) is what sets me apart from the next person and I know we all can agree that there's that one little something about oneself ..the 'UMPHH' factor that makes you special and stand out.
Moving right along, I have so many things I want to talk about, but I'm going to narrow it down since is getting a little late. Never fear I promise to keep you in tune with what's going on ... I just wish that I could hear your opinions and thoughts more. This blog means more to me than you probably think. It's my way of doing something I enjoy and practicing my passion -WRITING. With that being said, let's get down things that you should know...
A NEW APPROACH FOR THE OSCARS
CNN is saying the rating have been down for ABC..so they are trying to make up with the numbers of viewers by adding some surprise in the mix.. Now will this be effective... I think not .. I mean come on all we have to do is Google, visit blogs like mine or go to an entertainment site to see the gowns.... I heard their not going to reveal who the presenters are either.. Do you think this will help their numbers?
HEATH LEDGER BRINGS HOME AN OSCAR
Okay so who could deny this man the OSCAR! I mean he was the best Joker I have ever seen play the role out of all the Batman movies I have viewed.. I know this was hard for the family to accept the award. Congratulations to Heath Ledger and Family. Did you pick the right choices..check out the line up courtesy of ET!
A TASTE OF THE RED CARPET YAY OR NAY?!!!
Performance by an actor in a leading role:
Frank Langella in "Frost/Nixon" (Universal) Sean Penn in "Milk" (Focus Features) Brad Pitt in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (Paramount and Warner Bros.) Mickey Rourke in "The Wrestler" (Fox Searchlight)
Performance by an actor in a supporting role:
Josh Brolin in "Milk" (Focus Features) Robert Downey Jr. in "Tropic Thunder" (DreamWorks, Distributed by DreamWorks/Paramount) Philip Seymour Hoffman in "Doubt" (Miramax) *Heath Ledger in "The Dark Knight" (Warner Bros.) Michael Shannon in "Revolutionary Road" (DreamWorks, Distributed by Paramount Vantage)
Performance by an actress in a leading role:
Anne Hathaway in "Rachel Getting Married" (Sony Pictures Classics) Angelina Jolie in "Changeling" (Universal) Melissa Leo in "Frozen River" (Sony Pictures Classics) Meryl Streep in "Doubt" (Miramax) Kate Winslet in "The Reader" (The Weinstein Company)
Performance by an actress in a supporting role:
Amy Adams in "Doubt" (Miramax) *Penélope Cruz in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" (The Weinstein Company) Viola Davis in "Doubt" (Miramax) Taraji P. Henson in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (Paramount and Warner Bros.) Marisa Tomei in "The Wrestler" (Fox Searchlight)
Best animated feature film of the year:
"Bolt" (Walt Disney) Chris Williams and Byron Howard "Kung Fu Panda" (DreamWorks Animation, Distributed by Paramount) John Stevenson and Mark Osborne *"WALL-E" (Walt Disney) Andrew Stanton
Achievement in art direction:
"Changeling" (Universal) Art Direction: James J. Murakami Set Decoration: Gary Fettis
*"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" James J. Murakami (Paramount and Warner Bros.) Art Direction: Donald Graham Burt Set Decoration: Victor J. Zolfo
"The Dark Knight" Art Direction: Nathan Crowley Set Decoration: Peter Lando
"The Duchess" (Paramount Vantage, Pathé and BBC Films) Art Direction: Michael Carlin Set Decoration: Rebecca Alleway
"Revolutionary Road" (DreamWorks, Distributed by Paramount Vantage) Art Direction: Kristi Zea Set Decoration: Debra Schutt
Achievement in cinematography:
"Changeling" (Universal) Tom Stern "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (Paramount and Warner Bros.) Claudio Miranda "The Dark Knight" (Warner Bros.) Wally Pfister "The Reader" (The Weinstein Company) Chris Menges and Roger Deakins *"Slumdog Millionaire" (Fox Searchlight) Anthony Dod Mantle
Achievement in costume design:
"Australia" (20th Century Fox) Catherine Martin "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (Paramount and Warner Bros.) Jacqueline West *"The Duchess" (Paramount Vantage, Pathé and BBC Films) Michael O'Connor "Milk" (Focus Features) Danny Glicker "Revolutionary Road" (DreamWorks, Distributed by Paramount Vantage) Albert Wolsky
Achievement in directing:
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (Paramount and Warner Bros.) David Fincher "Frost/Nixon" (Universal) Ron Howard "Milk" (Focus Features) Gus Van Sant "The Reader" (The Weinstein Company) Stephen Daldry "Slumdog Millionaire" (Fox Searchlight) Danny Boyle
Best documentary feature
"The Betrayal (Nerakhoon)" (Cinema Guild) A Pandinlao Films Production Ellen Kuras and Thavisouk Phrasavath "Encounters at the End of the World" (THINKFilm and Image Entertainment) A Creative Differences Production Werner Herzog and Henry Kaiser "The Garden" A Black Valley Films Production Scott Hamilton Kennedy *"Man on Wire" (Magnolia Pictures) A Wall to Wall Production James Marsh and Simon Chinn "Trouble the Water" (Zeitgeist Films) An Elsewhere Films Production Tia Lessin and Carl Deal
Best documentary short subject:
"The Conscience of Nhem En" A Farallon Films Production Steven Okazaki "The Final Inch" A Vermilion Films Production Irene Taylor Brodsky and Tom Grant *"Smile Pinki" A Principe Production Megan Mylan "The Witness - From the Balcony of Room 306" A Rock Paper Scissors Production Adam Pertofsky and Margaret Hyde
Achievement in film editing:
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (Paramount and Warner Bros.) Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall "The Dark Knight" (Warner Bros.) Lee Smith "Frost/Nixon" (Universal) Mike Hill and Dan Hanley "Milk" (Focus Features) Elliot Graham *"Slumdog Millionaire" (Fox Searchlight) Chris Dickens
Best foreign language film of the year:
"The Baader Meinhof Complex" A Constantin Film Production Germany "The Class" (Sony Pictures Classics) A Haut et Court Production France *"Departures" (Regent Releasing) A Departures Film Partners Production Japan "Revanche" (Janus Films) A Prisma Film/Fernseh Production Austria "Waltz with Bashir" (Sony Pictures Classics) A Bridgit Folman Film Gang Production Israel
Achievement in makeup:
*"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (Paramount and Warner Bros.) Greg Cannom "The Dark Knight" (Warner Bros.) John Caglione, Jr. and Conor O'Sullivan "Hellboy II: The Golden Army" (Universal) Mike Elizalde and Thom Floutz
Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original score):
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (Paramount and Warner Bros.) Alexandre Desplat "Defiance" (Paramount Vantage) James Newton Howard "Milk" (Focus Features) Danny Elfman *"Slumdog Millionaire" (Fox Searchlight) A.R. Rahman "WALL-E" (Walt Disney) Thomas Newman
Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original song):
"Down to Earth" from "WALL-E" (Walt Disney) Music by Peter Gabriel and Thomas Newman Lyric by Peter Gabriel *"Jai Ho" from "Slumdog Millionaire" (Fox Searchlight) Music by A.R. Rahman Lyric by Gulzar "O Saya" from "Slumdog Millionaire" (Fox Searchlight) Music and Lyric by A.
Best motion picture of the year:
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (Paramount and Warner Bros.) A Kennedy/Marshall Production Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Ceán Chaffin, Producers
"Frost/Nixon" (Universal) A Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment and Working Title Production Brian Grazer, Ron Howard and Eric Fellner, Producers
"Milk" (Focus Features) A Groundswell and Jinks/Cohen Company Production Dan Jinks and Bruce Cohen, Producers
"The Reader" (The Weinstein Company) A Mirage Enterprises and Neunte Babelsberg Film GmbH Production Nominees to be determined
"Slumdog Millionaire" (Fox Searchlight) A Celador Films Production Christian Colson, Producer
Best animated short film:
*"La Maison en Petits Cubes" A Robot Communications Production Kunio Kato
"Lavatory - Lovestory" A Melnitsa Animation Studio and CTB Film Company Production Konstantin Bronzit
"Oktapodi" (Talantis Films) A Gobelins, L'école de l'image Production Emud Mokhberi and Thierry Marchand
"Presto" (Walt Disney) A Pixar Animation Studios Production Doug Sweetland
"This Way Up" A Nexus Production Alan Smith and Adam Foulkes
Best live action short film:
"Auf der Strecke (On the Line)" (Hamburg Shortfilmagency) An Academy of Media Arts Cologne Production Reto Caffi
"Manon on the Asphalt" (La Luna Productions) A La Luna Production Elizabeth Marre and Olivier Pont
"New Boy" (Network Ireland Television) A Zanzibar Films Production Steph Green and Tamara Anghie
"The Pig" An M & M Production Tivi Magnusson and Dorte Høgh
*"Spielzeugland (Toyland)" A Mephisto Film Production Jochen Alexander Freydank
Achievement in sound editing:
*"The Dark Knight" (Warner Bros.) Richard King "Iron Man" (Paramount and Marvel Entertainment) Frank Eulner and Christopher Boyes "Slumdog Millionaire" (Fox Searchlight) Tom Sayers "WALL-E" (Walt Disney) Ben Burtt and Matthew Wood "Wanted" (Universal) Wylie Stateman
Achievement in sound mixing:
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (Paramount and Warner Bros.) David Parker, Michael Semanick, Ren Klyce and Mark Weingarten
"The Dark Knight" (Warner Bros.) Lora Hirschberg, Gary Rizzo and Ed Novick
*"Slumdog Millionaire" (Fox Searchlight) Ian Tapp, Richard Pryke and Resul Pookutty
"WALL-E" (Walt Disney) Tom Myers, Michael Semanick and Ben Burtt
"Wanted" (Universal) Chris Jenkins, Frank A. Montaño and Petr Forejt
Achievement in visual effects:
*"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (Paramount and Warner Bros.) Eric Barba, Steve Preeg, Burt Dalton and Craig Barron
"The Dark Knight" (Warner Bros.) Nick Davis, Chris Corbould, Tim Webber and Paul Franklin
"Iron Man" (Paramount and Marvel Entertainment) John Nelson, Ben Snow, Dan Sudick and Shane Mahan
Adapted screenplay:
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (Paramount and Warner Bros.) Screenplay by Eric Roth Screen story by Eric Roth and Robin Swicord
"Doubt" (Miramax) Written by John Patrick Shanley
"Frost/Nixon" (Universal) Screenplay by Peter Morgan
"The Reader" (The Weinstein Company) Screenplay by David Hare
*"Slumdog Millionaire" (Fox Searchlight) Screenplay by Simon Beaufoy
Original screenplay:
"Frozen River" (Sony Pictures Classics) Written by Courtney Hunt "Happy-Go-Lucky" (Miramax) Written by Mike Leigh "In Bruges" (Focus Features) Written by Martin McDonagh *"Milk" (Focus Features) Written by Dustin Lance Black "WALL-E" (Walt Disney) Screenplay by Andrew Stanton, Jim Reardon Original story by Andrew Stanton, Pete Docter
TYLER PERRY MAKING HISTORY
Okay so it has been a while since I have dropped some words on the movie side of things. I went to the movies to see, "Madea Goes to Jail," tonight. I must say this is a WINNER! MADEA is a class act as always...this movie had a lot of good angles and it goes to show that you can't judge a book by it's cover. I don't want to give away the movie, but I strongly recommend this movie to everybody. Tyler did a great job with the cast-Keyshia Knight Pulliam aka Rudy Huxtable and Derek Luke( Notorious plays Puffy Combs) were my favorite storyline in the movie.
More importantly, I think it is a great idea to support Tyler Perry because he helps others start their careers, reaches out in the community, he has a message in his work and he made it from the bottom to the top. He has a true testimony. For those of you that don't know at one point and time he was homeless at one point and now look at him. God is Good All the Time!
Access Atlanta, reveals this film has already topped the box office $41.1 million, making it the highest grossing film Lionsgate and Tyler Perry since "Diary of a Mad Black Woman." Keep em' coming Tyler..
RIHANNA RELEASES A STATEMENT
RiRi is not going into details yet about her falling out with Chris Brown, however she did release a statement through her representative.
"At the request of the authorities, Rihanna is not commenting about the incident involving Chris Brown. She wants to assure her fans that she remains strong, is doing well, and deeply appreciates the outpouring of support she has received during this difficult time."
WHAT'S BETTER THAN A OSCAR.. A NEW BABY FOR JOEL MADDEN OF GOOD CHARLOTTE AND HIS WIFE NICHOLE RICHIE..
Happy Friday everyone! Yes today is Friday, we have all been counting down and making plans for this day. It's finally here. I have been in thinking and dream mode here lately. Is it just me or do you ever feel like you have a load of ideas and dreams that are packed in the brain waiting to get out? Me being the creative and introverted individual at times, is what makes me shine in my opinion. Not to mention, my desire to be DIFFERENT. At any rate, I just have to say this blog is a testimony for me and the story on the 73 year old basketball player makes me A TRUE BELIEVER THAT ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE...THE SKY IS TRULY THE LIMIT! With that being said, let's get down to business for today...
So Mrs. Paper Planes bka MIA gave birth to a healthy baby boi around 2am the same night of the Grammys. I hope I'm energetic as she was on stage with her performance.. It was amazing to see her on stage peforming when it was her due date. HE'S SO ADORABLE!
WHILE we are on the topic of babies..I saw on BET today that rapper Nas and his wife Kelis are expecting their first baby together. This is great news. I'm excited for them. It will be Nas' first son. A true legend will be born.
Tiger woods is set to reveal the first photos of his new born son Charlie Axel Woods to Golf magazine...Wow he didn't waste any time I read on Ace showbiz the baby was 10 days old. Do you think it's good for celebrities to profit and expose their newborn babies? I think if I was a celebrity, my view would be to save my child from the cameras and magazines until the child was at a certain age to decide if they wanted to be in the limelight.. What do you think?
This is an amazing story right in TN! This 73 year old man is still living his life to the fullest and making his dream a reality... HE IS THE OLDEST COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYER EVER... does this make all you older hoopers or those who have finished college think about playing the game again?
TMZ has revealed the REAL picture of Rihanna bruises, busted lip and what looks to be a swollen face after the fight with Chris Brown. Wow! This is unbelievable..HORRIBLE! What do you guys think will happen with this situation? I hope there is a positive that comes out of this devastating situation.
Brand New...Yes, I feel brand new today. I had a busy and productive day. I was happy to move one step closer to my goal and pursuit of happiness with my passion journalism. I hope to reveal a surprise to everybody really soon..so keep your eyes on the prize and keep checking back with me. Until then, here's some news you can use today:
This photo is very disturbing...I can't believe NY POST did this..How do you feel about this joke of the day? Sean Delonas was the creator of this joke. I feel it is racist and not a good move on his part.
STORY OF THE DAY
I was shocked to hear this story...who would ever think a pet chimp would do this? I can't begin to imagine how this woman feels after losing her best friend. Sad ...Do you think there should be special regulations when it comes to people owning chimpanzees?
It's hard to believe but the recession has taken its toll on the runway this year for NY FASHION WEEK take a look...As a result, the parties are decreasing and the models are losing layers of clothing... I think this hits home. I can honestly, I have cut back on my shopping with the state of the economy...
"To be or not to be that is the question"- William Shakespeare taken from Hamlet..
To be or not to be is my mindset today. It has truly been a long day for me. This afternoon, I was hit by a SUV while driving home from work today. ( the Vandy college student managed to bump me just enough to scratch my bumper and crack it.) So picture me sitting in the middle lane during traffic time on Harding Place. Not a pretty picture! ( The Vandy girl whom hit me didn't want to call the cops..I know that's the funny part right? I guess she knew she would be in for rude awakening since she was at fault or maybe her insurance wasn't that great?) Anyhow, we exchanged information..I opted for the HONESTY method after speaking with my father. Now, I'm going to pray that this young lady does the right thing. ( I'm really feeling the aftermath right about now..my back is aching a little bit.)
In addition, I must say I had a blast last night with my close circle of friends at PF CHANGS celebrating my friend's birthday. ( I definitely needed that break) It's nothing like being with my besties and sharing great clean fun. :) Little did I know I would be in for a little more than I bargained for last night. I'M A SURVIVOR! Nevertheless, I'm here to deliver the news you can use.
DONE DEAL ... It's official President Obama has signed $787 billion stimulus bill Tuesday this is MAJOR! One of the biggest ecomomic measures of our time.. what's your take on the Stimulus?
So today, is a relax day for me. I had a WONDERFUL VALENTINE'S DAY and I'm very thankful for everything my sweetheart did for me. I'm in relax mode today. It's good to take that time to lay back and get ready for the week to come. I did manage to catch some of the All-Star festivities yesterday. I guess I will be watching the All Star game tonight. Anyhow, I'm moving forward slowly but surely to be where I need to be. I have actually managed to pay off another credit card. One of the deadliest, for me "EXPRESS" I LOVE THAT place, but in order to get ahead I'm going to cut back on that store.
Well withthat being said let's get on with my biz.
So today since I been home for a great part of the day i noticed a lot of new season reality shows that started. Yesterday I told you about Mtb4 SEASON 3..well today I saw part of TI's new show called Road to Redemption and Bentley Fonsworth is at it again with his 2nd season of G's to Gentlemen.. it seems like this show is here to stay.. I'm counting down till Tuesday when Snoop's new variety show premieres on MTV.
Well here's a glimpse at the new shows...
TI NEW SHOW
G'S TO GENTLEMEN SEASON 2
Okay, so pay close attention to the guy from HOUSTON He is a FOOL! THIS GUY HAS SKITTLE BRAIDS LITERALLY AND EVEN AN MTV TATT.. wow ..I don't know where there finding these supposed G'S but some of them are jokes seriously..watch and tell me what you think?
After a week, has transpired since the Chris and Rihanna incidient we have yet to hear anything for both parties. Well, that changed today. According to CNN, Chris' spokesperson delivered a message from the MESSENGER CHRIS BROWN..
"Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired," the 19-year-old said in a statement released by his spokesman. "I am seeking the counseling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones and I am committed, with God's help, to emerging a better person."
He added, "Much of what has been speculated or reported on blogs and/or reported in the media is wrong. While I would like to be able to talk about this more, until the legal issues are resolved, this is all I can say except that I have not written any messages or made any posts to Facebook, on blogs or any place else. Those posts or writings under my name are frauds."
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! EVERYDAY'S THE 14TH... the song that's playing in my head is OUTKAST today.. WELL it's that time of year again. I hope you guys out there have stepped your game up and are ready to make your girlfriend, playmate, or soulmate melt with joy and happiness. For me personally, I always look forward to Valentine's day, although it's been a minute since I just had a really special one. A free pointer to you guys is to GO all the WAY out of the BOX..do something special that you may have never thought of like...a day picnic ( depending on the weather) a NICE RESTAURANT, and by the end of the night some candles and rose petals would be fantastic. Oh and don't forget the chocolate covered strawberries, whip cream, and wine. :) See I'm already setting the mode for some of you. I will collect my money later for my ideas.
For those guys that are thinking,"MAN I'M SO BROKE"... THIS IS WHAT YOU DO write your girl something personalized and sweet...take her for a nice romantic walk...cook her a GOOD DINNER AT HOME. There are no EXCUSES ON THIS DAY KNOW THAT. Well that's my advice to the fellas...now LADIES we know today is like a really special day so step your game up. Make sure you Have your TEMPLE in order. What I mean by this is Get your Hair done or do it yourself, get your mani and pedi's, put on something nice today to let your MAN know he HAS A SPECIAL QUEEN in front of him, make sure you have a fresh face whether you choose natural or make-up...
YOU GOT THAT?
Now I'm going to let you in on some SECRET INGREDIENTS TO MAKE HIM SPEECHLESS...
- WEAR HIS FAVORITE FRAGRANCE FOR YOU -have on some nice UNDIES THAT MEANS MATCHING LADIES! ( NO HOLES OR STRINGS) -DON'T FORGET TO GET YOUR SKIN FLAWLESS ( have a natural gloss or add some body bronzer) -my last tip is to DO YOU BUT TAKE IT UP A NOTCH
ON TO THE BUSINESS FOR TODAY:
HERE ARE SOME OF MY FAVORITE SONGS..MAYBE MY PLAYLIST WILL HELP YOU OUT A LIL..( not in a particular order) What do you think?
IN case you missed the first episode of mtb4 this week catch it here:
WOW! This is serious business Michael Jackson has staph infection. MSNBC reports it's a MRSA style infection which means it resists antibiotics. I hope he's has a speedy recovery!
Well that's my words of wisdom for a SUCCESSFUL VALENTINE'S DAY I HOPE I was helpful...
It's Friday the 13th...Yes, it's everyones craziest Fridays of the year typically. I can say that something bizarre ALWAYS seems to pop off on this day. How ironic is that Valentine's Day is following a day like this? My day thus far was regular up until around 5ish and now ever since then my mind is in deep thought. I have all this things I want to happen in my life just a matter of getting them to fall into place and order. I really don't feel like myself right now, but thats okay because in the end I know GOD got my back. Ne how here's my blog today.
Since Valentine's day is tomorrow and I know many of you will be booed up I wanted to do something a lil different to my blog.
Music always makes me feel good thru the good, bad and sometimes ugly times I face. So I wanted to take you back to one of my old favorite songs by Faith Evans..check it out you remember this?
New song from Chris Brown guess he dedicated this one to Rihanna...
ALL STAR WEEKEND
I KNOW most of you guys are watching BASKETBALL all weekend since it's All Star weekend in Phoenix. I for one wish I could be there live to take in all the great entertainment. To help you out I think you will want to follow this link ALL STAR WEEKEND to get all the 411 on the scheduling and who you can expect to see on the line-up.
I know you all heard about the crash that happened thursday night..so sad :( 50 people were killed. My prayers are with these families. I can't even imagine the pain they must be going thru... If you read up on this it was amazing how all the different passengers had made progression and differences in the lives of others. This is so sad . How do you feel about all the plane crashes lately..does it scare you away from flying or do you feel safe and secure when flying?
Well that's my time for tonight..Have a good Friday night everybody...
There's a lot of things going on in my world. I feel as though TIME is of the essence at this point in my life. Lately, I have been preparing myself to get where I want to be with my career. I'm really LIVING my LIFE and taking the necessary measures to get where I feel I should be at this point. I can truly testify and say I'm BLESSED. I'm thankful for all the lessons,dreams,talents, and love GOD has manifested within me. This week, is truly a monumental period in my life and will reveal the next door of opportunity for me. That's my spill for tonight..so I'm ready to deliver the news you want to use...
STIMULUS DEAL OR NO DEAL?
Okay, so have you been following the stimulus bill? Obama says, the stimulus would create 3.5 million jobs and give tax relief for businesses and families in need. As a young woman hoping to advance my career this could definitely be a good thing for me. How do you feel about the stimulus package?
If you want to know more about the benefits of stimulus read here.
A NEW BABY FOR TIGER WOODS
According to the Associated Press, Tigger and his wife Elin Woods gave birth their second child, Charlie Axel Woods on Sunday February 8, 2009. Congratulations to the Woods! (I wonder if he will take after his father and become a golfer.)
SPORTS CORNER
The big story this week has been on A Rod admitting to his steriod use in 2001 while playing for the Texas Rangers starting in 2001. What do you think they should do at this point? Here is the interview with Peter Gammons. Click here
SEE LIL WAYNE TAKE ON QUESTIONS WITH ESPN...
WILL SMITH TOPS FORBES LIST
Actor Will Smith was voted most "bankable" among 150 industry professionals by FORBES magazine's website.
UPDATE ON RIRI AND CHRIS BROWN
I'm still waiting to hear from the horse's mouth at this point. I'm getting different stories from the regular news and entertainment sites.I try not to be a part of the rumor. Through all these mix ups and controversy, it seems we are forgetting the BIG picture...both of them grew up around environments with domestic abuse.( Chris Brown's mother was in an abusive relationship with his stepfather and Rihanna's parents would fight each other)..Apparently, close sources and articles have revealed this was not the first encounter for the couple. Mediatakeout, reported they had a violatle relationship for quite some time. My hearts and prayers are with Rihanna and Chris..they are both great entertainers and have a lot at stake. The fans are taking this hard and leaving comments everywhere from Myspace to Facebook.
As a result, ABC reported Brown has lost his endorsements and radio play on some stations after listeners and fans called in to complain. What's your feelings on this do you think it's too early to call or is it right for them to remove Chris' music or endorsements? see ABC VIDEO ..click here
RIHANNA'S MYSPACE PAGE: Copy and paste the link: ( I couldn't believe the comments this people made. Ridiculous!)
Mediatakeout revealed Chris making his first statement about the incidient via Facebook:
133rd Annual Westminster Kennel Club show
I learned today that the winner of the Westminster Kennel Club show a Sussex spaniel. I love dogs. They are such sweet, smart and affecionate companions. When I saw the picture it made me think of my old English Cocker Spaniel I used to own "Baxter." Boy I miss my little dog..anyhow take a look at this adorable spaniel..
Stump the winner of the 133rd Westiminster Kennel Show.
FOCUS is my state of mind today...I'm signing on late tonight, I have been working on a lot of projects right now with work, and preparing myself to have a better future. I find myself doing a lot of reading here lately. I did get my hands on the new Steve Harvey book, however I really haven't had the chance to get into too as much as I would like too. I'm in the process of working on a story and I will be sure to spill the beans once I complete it. Well let's get on with the show...
RELATIONSHIPS
Rihanna and Chris Brown have not came out and confirmed anything. It seems as though everybody else is up to their speculations. I was reading on Inside Edition, that Rihanna's wounds were horrific. There was also speculations that Chris actually bite Rihanna on the arms and punched her in the face. This is just hard to believe honestly. I mean, Chris just doesn't come off as being the violent type. I really wanna know the true story. Sadly, Chris is losing endorsements left and right. Recall, I told you he lost the Doublemint endorsement and now he's losing his milk mustache. What's next? who knows.. On the flip side, I read that Rihanna never pressed charges against him and that a witness that passed by called in the 911 call. I guess Rihanna was planning to stand by her man no matter what..
MICHELLE OBAMA A VOGUE GIRL
YES, it's true Michelle Obama is set to grace the cover of the March Vogue issue. I knew this would be coming since she is noted as a fashionable and trendy First Lady. I reaad it will be an 8 page issue.. so be sure to go out and support the issue..
SNOOP DOGG IS COOKING UP A NEW SHOW AND ALBUM!!!
YES! YOU KNOW HAD TO DO IT! SNOOP DOGG is set to premiere his first late night variety show on MTV with his personal band "The Snoopadelics" in the mix on February 17,2009 at 9pm eastern. In addition, Snoop has a new album called "Malice in Wonderland," produced by Pharrell and Dr. Dre. I can't wait to get my hands on this.
FAREWELL ASA BUCHANON
PHIL CAREY BKA AS ASA BUCHANON ON "ONE LIVE TO LIVE" DIED. :( I'M SAD TO HEAR THIS. APPARENTLY, he had been fighting Lung cancer. He died in in NYC CITY HOME according to ABC network officials. He will definitely be missed. It seems like yesterday, when I first started watching him on One Life to Live at age 9.
Today was the start of a new work week. I have been feeling sick here lately with all the COLD to HOT temperatures going around lately. Sinus headaches are the worst.. It was pretty outside today in the 70s. I felt like my head was about to explode at one point. I will be happy when I lose my headache troubles. Ne how, there's a lot of entertainment news going around..SMOKE IN THE CITY..as I like to say. Well, let me get on to the news you really wanna hear.
THE BIGGEST story in the entertainment world today is of course CHRIS BROWN AND RIHANNA... Yesterday, Chris Brown and Rihanna were supposed to perform at the Grammys, but that didn't happen. This is a shame.Lately, it seems like you can't have an award show without a lil bit of drama in the mix.
According to TMZ, Chris turned himself in after allegedly hitting Rihanna. Well I for one have heard so many different stories I don't know what to believe at this point. I'm waiting to hear the TRUE STORY ... WE KNOW this is not going to be good for both parties. Doublemint is already giving up their endorsement they had with Chris Brown. It's a shame they couldn't act better in this situation.
HERE IS THE PERFORMANCE THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO TAKE PLACE SEE HERE
NE HOW THAT'S MY TIME ON THAT TOPIC.. waiting to hear the real deal...
USHER'S WIFE UNDER THE KNIFE
I read on People.com that Tameka Foster-Raymond (Usher's wife) went to Brazil to have plastic surgery and apparently something went wrong so Usher left Clive Davis' Pre Grammy Gala to join his wife. We don't know what kind of surgery this was..I guess maybe she is trying to lose something b/c after all she did just have Usher's 2nd child which was a boy in Dec. Well time will tell I guess...I mean you would think they would learn from all the bad surgeries and Kanye's mom.. What's your take on all this plastic surgery going round in HOLLYWOOD?
NATIVE NASHVILLIAN MARVELYN BROWN TALKS ABOUT HER BOOK
Marvelyn Brown a Native Nashvillian talks with Nicole Lapin about her new book "The Naked Truth: Young,Beautiful, and (HIV) Positive"... IT'S sad that she went thru it but she has been getting the word out and helping to change our generation for the better by speaking out about HIV. She is a true Solider.
OKAY SO for all the DIDDY LOVERS be sure to tune in to CSI MIAMI TONIGHT ON CBS. I HEAR he will be playing a defense attorney on the episode..lol my how the tables turn I remember when Diddy was about to be a jailbird when he was with J.Lo.. Ne how WATCH HIM TONIGHT..and let me know how he does...
OKAY SO HERE ARE MY FAVORITE PERFORMANCES FROM THE GRAMMYS WHO WAS YOUR FAVORITE AND WHY?
1. SWAGGER LIKE US TI, KANYE, JAY Z, LIL WAYNE, MIA I GOTTA SAY THIS WAS THE BEST b/c MIA the female rapper was at the Grammy's holding it down on her due date..YES SHE WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE HER BABY THAT DAY.. SHE WAS MOVING LIKE SHE WAS REGULAR.. I REALLY hope they get a VIDEO FOR THIS BEFORE TI GOES TO JAIL.. SEE THE PERFORMANCE HERE
2. JENNIFER HUDSON She did her thing she is a TRUE SOUL SISTA! I just don't know how she did it. I don't think I could have sung a song that HIT SO CLOSE to her losing her loved ones. I was so happy she brought home HER FIRST GRAMMY! CONGRATS TO HER SHE DESERVES IT! see her performance here
3. WEEZY F BABY ...HE DID HIS THANG AND REPPED NEW ORLEANS TO THE FULLEST WITH ROBIN THICKE IN THE MIX
Wayne is truly showing why he is a high commodity in the rap industry and dealing his cards on the table. I had his Katie Couric interview in an earlier blog..but u must see this performance he brought the TRUE ROOTS of NEW ORLEANS to his performance in the end SEE HERE..
SOME GRAMMY PICS
THAT'S my time for today..enjoy and with all the things going on I'm sure you have plenty to see..but if you stop by be sure to leave me some feedback so I can keep this ball rolling...thanks for those who have inputted thus far..
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This is my first time attempting to actually host my own personal blog and not being on the work clock. (lol) This vision was given to me when I heard a word from my Bishop Joseph Warren Walker III, " No Baggage No Limit! I'm thankful for the CONFIRMATION and BLESSINGS GOD HAS PUT INTO ME. I'm ready to let my bright light shine in 2009! As the late Ebony founder and personal inspiration John H. Johnson one said, "Failure is a word I don't accept." (I love that quote so much that it is my motto on life.)
Im ready to deal my own cards in 2009 and play my cards right. I will focus on the things that are interesting subject matters and feelings I have on entertainment, music, sports, FASHIONs, and any other areas that stimulate my brain.
