10.28.2005

I would like to say thanks to all of the people I had the opportunity to speak with today. I had a lot of fun interacting with you all. If I knew I would've have gotten this big of a response I would've done this sooner. Foor those of you still in question about this big project I had planned let me fill you in. First off it wasn't actually that big of a deal to begin with. I'm a huge fan of The Best Week Ever which airs every week on VH1. Since I'll probably never be on the show (well maybe one day) I decided to toy with the idea of making an online version of it. Only without cameras, famous comedians, and B-list actors. And of course you know I am going to put a spin on it so I decided to talk about subjects that happened in Black pop culture. Don't get me wrong, I'm pretty sure they are going to rant and rave about some of the same topics tonight. I just wanted to have a little fun with this.

Brooklyn stick-up kid Darryl "Hommo" Baum has been revealed as the man who shot 50 Cent nine times back in 2000. Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson was shot near his grandmother's house in Jamaica, Queens in May of 2000. In the new book, Queens Reigns Supreme: Fat Cat, 50 Cent, and the Rise of the Hip-Hop Hustler, author Ethan Brown reveals that Baum, whose alias is short for Homicide, was indeed 50's shooter. Baum was later shot to death in June 2000 -- just three weeks after shooting 50 . (source)

Ivenize: It's 2005 - - who isn't gay? (excluding me)

Aaron James: I used to have this girl I was cool with in middle school named Cheryl and we always used to compare her to Sheryl Swoopes cuz they both played basketball then Cheryl came out. Then Sheryl came out. Two for the price of one. A lesbian basketball player, what a shock. Its like she wanted us to be. Her lover's face was kinda greasy looking though.Too many late night lickings. Where's the wet towel next to the bed?

Paul Wall Gets Married To A Becky Shontrecka

Paul Wall probably won't be hooking up with females on the internet, as chronicled on his song "Internet Goin'Nuts." The Houston bred rapper quietly got married in a low-key ceremony in his hometown over the past weekend, a representative for the rapper confirmed with UrbanClubbers.com. The identity of his bride was only disclosed as Crystal, "his longtime girlfriend."(source)

Rich: I'd be surprised if she weren't black. I don't know, though, I mean, haven't we entered a new age where the whole "wigger" thing isn't as big of a deal as it was? I mean, do people even say "wigger" anymore? I realize that he's a cracker in the black world. But I don't get the feeling that he's really fronting.His rhymes aren't desperate, y'know? He's just kinda his schleppy self.
Y'know, I say good for him. I bet he really loves that girl. Because I'm sure he could have gotten with someone much more Hollywood beautiful. He's just always impressing me. He seems like a good guy. I bet he's nice to gay people and everything!

Krob: If there is a such thing as being black-washed he is. And why is it that all white dudes like that look the same - - the buzz cut, the thin line beard. I mean they are clones of each other. Like Paul Wall and Kevin Federline are brothers right?

Veet: I'm 27, female, from Philly and in grad school. And I'm thinking that I'm gonna just date white men because the black ones want me to look like Beyonce and raise their illegitimate kids.
I figure when you make your money off of black people you'd better be down with the brown off-stage as well.

POSTED BY FRESH @ 5:29 PM 

10.27.2005

Freshly Squeezed

- My boy Will had the pleasure of interviewing the self proclaimed digital diva Seven from BET's "The Ultimate Hustler." She had some very interesting things to say about Dame, the show, and the Roc empire.

- What it do? Paul Wall recently tied the knot (large pictures)! His new bride reminds me of LaTavia from the OG Destiny's Child line up. I'm mad that she is rocking the Shirley Temple curls but its all good. Like I was telling Rich they seem to "match" to me. I bet that wedding was entertaining as hell, heh.

- In a terse statement released Wednesday, Janet Jackson denied a former brother-in-law's claim that she has a "secret" 18-year-old daughter."I do not have a child and all allegations saying so are false," Jackson said in a statement released to the syndicated "Access Hollywood" TV show. A call to Jackson's publicist by The Associated Press Wednesday wasn't immediately returned. Brian Oxman, an attorney for the Jackson family, told E! Online Monday that he asked the Jackson family years ago if the story was true. "The answer is no way, no how," he told E! "From the sisters to the mother, every last one of them said it never happened." On Friday, Young DeBarge, the brother of Jackson's ex-husband, James DeBarge, said Jackson and his brother had a child named Renee that was living with Rebbie Jackson, Janet's oldest sister. "James and the Jackson family kept everything real close, real tight," Young DeBarge said on New York radio station WQHT, known as Hot 97.

Um, who the fuck is going to actually buy a Young Debarge cd anyway? And I stopped believing Janet a long time ago.

- The husband of "The View" co star Star Jones is trouble with the law. Al Reynolds was arrested just before three Wednesday morning for allegedly driving with a suspended license. Police say Reynolds was heading north on Third Avenue and changing lanes without signaling so they pulled him over. No word on the specific charges Reynolds faces.

- Former Hot Boy group member Tab "Turk" Virgil has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, after being convicted of three weapons charges stemming from a Jan. 2004 shootout with Memphis, Tennessee SWAT Team members. In August, the 24-year-old was convicted of being a felon, a drug addict and a fugitive in possession of a handgun in relation to the shootout, which left a SWAT Team member seriously wounded.

The 10-year sentence is the maximum the judge could issue and Virgil must also pay a $200,000 fine. The sentencing stems from a Jan. 2004 raid on an apartment in Memphis. When SWAT Team members entered the apartment seeking drugs and weapons, they were greeted with gunfire.Virgil has maintained his innocence and denied being in a closet or firing a 9mm handgun that was found in the closet. The rapper apologized to the officer that was shot, asking for forgiveness. The apology brought more scrutiny from prosecutors, who believed the apology was an admission of guilty. "What are you sorry about?" Prosecutor Terry Harris asked Virgil. "Who shot him?" Virgil maintained his innocence stating: "I don't know. I didn't shoot Officer Harris, and I wasn't in the closet." Officers testified Virgil was not in the bathroom and others testified they saw the rapper crawling out of the closet. The rapper was also chastised for allegedly recording rap music over Shelby County Jail telephones, with lyrics that include "shoot first, before they shoot you."

- tap dancing and jugglin' watermelons for massa BET's 25th Anniversary Show took place last night. And guess who showed up?

Now everyone knows about the rumor about the surprise celebrity hosts for the show.I'm not confirming that it was indeed Bobby and Whitney but could you fathom those two taking care of the hosting duties? It wouldn't be a dry moment! As always Gettyimages has you covered with pictures ranging from the red carpet to the show. I may edit this post later to spotlight some of the H.A.M.'s that came out. The award show will air on next week on November 1st.

Meanwhile you can watch "Caught Up" on BET's Blackbuster films this Friday. *sarcasm* They need to acquire the rights to more films, seriously.

- I was so afraid for my Bre last night on ANTM. And I love Miss Jay more than Foxy Brown loves purple Wet n' Wild lipstick but why does he always look a mess? That couldn't be me on that show in front of the panel because I would've been said something. Discuss!

POSTED BY FRESH @ 9:54 AM 

10.26.2005

Bonus Material

My apologies to anyone who was trying to read this shit a few minutes ago. I don't know what the blue fuck just happened with this template but I'm not Juelz Santana, I always got a back up plan. Lemme find out Lisa Jones is tryna take me out.

Anyways, I would like to take a quick second to say thanks to all of the people I spoke with today for the upcoming project today. Remember kids, "you're being watched." I'm not sure when exactly I will have it up but hopefully it will be by Saturday if not earlier.

Mike Tyson still can get the pretty ladies after all the years eh? That's one brave sister. I like a challenge but I don't like them mentally challenged.

All hail the Queen! Chaka Kahn (who looked a H.A.M.) , Bishop Don Magic Juan,Regina King, Angela Bassett, Nia Long, LL Cool J, and Omar Epps were among the few who came out to party with Mary J. Blige last night at the "Mary J. Blige: A Retrospective Of Incomparable Music" concert . On a quick side note, why does everyone look like they just woke the hell up? Jill Jones I'm talking to you.

Pop that Cris Diddy cause its a celebration bitch. Not only did Hova celebrate the opening of another 40/40 he was also awarded the key to Atlantic City by Mayor Langford.

POSTED BY FRESH @ 5:08 PM 

The Ultimate Hustler last night kept me in stiches once again. First of all let me say that the theme song is pure annoyance. The sad thing about it is I find myself singing it while I do housework. I was very disappointed that my boy Laurence fired his damn self. WTF?! He was one of my favorite candidates on the show for the simple fact that he kept it low key. I'm also heated that Chris was axed when it clearly should've been that white chick. That poor girl wears her emotions on her sleeves like a cuff link. Get with it babydoll this is bidness man! As always Will has a recap of the show's events and you can chat with both Chris and Laurence over at BET.com at 7:45 p.m.

Anyways, I've had a very interesting day so far to say the least. After returning from yet another job interview/testing session this morning, I was greeted with a big ass white prisonah bus blocking my side drive way. Oh joy! Everytime I see those ashy prisoners performing back-breaking labor I smile to myself and then think "look at my tax dollars at work." I could've sworn I saw Gucci Man out there with the weed wacker but I doubt that was really him. On with the gossip!

At The 40/40, ESPN On The Screen

Jay-Z celebrated the opening of the 40/40 Club in Atlantic City last night. Beyonce, those other two girls, Serena Williams, and Magic Johnson all came out to show their support. Dame's invite must've got lost in the mail. Check out Gettyimages for more flicks.

Meanwhile Jay-Z Jr. was recently spotted by AllHipHop.com sporting a G-Unot shirt. I guess his publicist thought that it wasn't enough to be the new member of Boyz N Da Hood.

G-Unit Must Be Desperate

Rapper/Producer Lil' Jon released a statement today, which will clarify months of speculation about the status of his protege, Lil' Scrappy. Jon announced that his BME Recordings is currently negotiating a deal with 50 Cent's G-Unit Records."We entered a mutually beneficial agreement based on each company's creative strengths," Lil' Jon told AtlantaUrbanMix.com. "On a artist by artist basis, BME will help solidify G-Units artist in the South, where BME has a stronghold. I'll also do production for them, and G-Unit is gonna help market some artists signed to BME; the first being Lil Scrappy." Though full details about the deal were not available at press time, both labels did confirm that the arrangements are in final negotiation stages. (continue reading)

Sheryl Swoopes Digs Chicks

Calling life in the closet "miserable," three-time Olympic gold medalist and reigning WNBA MVP Sheryl Swoopes announced she is gay in an exclusive interview in the current issue of ESPN The Magazine."My reason for coming out isn't to be some sort of hero," Swoopes, a forward with the Houston Comets, says in the article. "I'm just at a point in my life where I'm tired of having to pretend to be somebody I'm not. I'm tired of having to hide my feelings about the person I care about. About the person I love." I'm just at a point in my life where I'm tired of having to pretend to be somebody I'm not. I'm tired of having to hide my feelings about the person I care about. About the person I love. "

"Male athletes of my caliber probably feel like they have a lot more to lose than gain [by coming out]. I don't agree with that. To me, the most important thing is happiness."Swoopes, 34, is the most recognizable athlete, male or female, to come out in a team sport. Former WNBA player Michele Van Gorp, who played for the Minnesota Lynx, publicly acknowledged she is a lesbian in July 2004. Before Van Gorp, former Liberty player Sue Wicks had been the only member of a female professional team to publicly come out while still playing. Previously, Swoopes has said she plans to continue her career. Former NFL defensive tackle Esera Tuaolo and MLB outfielder Billy Bean made headlines when they revealed they were gay, but both were retired when they made their announcements and neither had a career that comes close to Swoopes.

Here's a picture of Sheryl's life partner coach Alisa Scott.

POSTED BY FRESH @ 12:05 PM 

10.25.2005

Rumor Mill

People around the net has been going straight bananas over this picture. Let it be known that this is not Young City. He sorta looks more like a slim Mike Jones a little. I'm pretty sure Dally Pen Pen can tell me who this is. Heh.

Thea vs. R.Kelly

The "Godmother of Comedy" Thea Vidale is outraged that prosecutors in Polk County, Fla. have dropped their charges against R. Kelly. The singer had faced 12 counts of child pornography in Florida, but the prosecutors dismissed the case after opting not to appeal a judge's decision to suppress evidence in the singer's child pornography case.


Vidale, who is a life coach on the Si TV reality series 'Urban Jungle 2,' said other African Americans should feel the same indignation she does about the latest development in the Kelly case. "Black people have to stop supporting black men who commit crimes! I just don't get it. It's an abomination," she raged. "That's why Lil' Kim is in jail right now. She was lying because she thought she was looking out for some ignorant black Negro who broke the law."


Kelly still faces 14 counts of child pornography in Chicago, where he's not scheduled to return to court until April 2, 2006. The full-figured funny-woman hopes that justice will finally be served in The Windy City. "I hope he gets his due. I really hope he goes to jail, and some grown man urinates on him in a prison cell. That'll teach him to stop peeing on underage girls," Vidale said heatedly. (Source via Jawn Murray over at AOL Black Voices)


Godmother of Comedy huh? I'm going to start calling myself the The Second-Cousin-Twice-Remove-Because-Leroy-Was-Still-Married-To-That-White-Girl of Online Gossip. I'm keeping my peace on that one since I know ya'll are going to have a lot to say.

Fresh's Two Cent On The NBA Dress Code

So the boyfriend and I were talking a couple of days ago about the NBA's new dress code. He's an ultra conservative (how we end up together perplexes me everyday) while I'm . . . well, crunk. So there are a plethora of subjects we disagree on. Here was one of the main points I tried to make to him.

Who's more likely to be convicted of reckless manslaughter, Exhibit A or B?

Shouts out to Derek and Diona (the best teacher around) for the nice emails. Happy 25th Berfday Monica !

POSTED BY FRESH @ 4:13 PM 

Rosa Parks, Matriarch of Civil Rights, Dies At 92

Rosa Parks, whose refusal to give up her bus seat to a white man sparked the modern civil rights movement, died Monday evening. She was 92. Mrs. Parks died at her home during the evening of natural causes, with close friends by her side, said Gregory Reed, an attorney who represented her for the past 15 years. Mrs. Parks was 42 when she committed an act of defiance in 1955 that was to change the course of American history and earn her the title “mother of the civil rights movement." (continue)

Beyonce's Mama Is Pissed And Coming After Gossipping Bitches On The Net

Beyonce Knowles' stylist mother Tina sent the family attorneys out to find the callous gossip who suggested her daughter Solange was bleaching her baby. Tina insisted the investigation be kept under wraps because she didn't want to fuel the speculation that upset new mum Solange, who gave birth to baby son Daniel last year (04). She recalls, "It was on the internet that my grandchild had a clubfoot and my daughter Solange put him in a bariatric chamber to bleach him. I was furious because my child was crying." Tina reveals she challenged editors at the Houston Chronicle, when she heard the rumour stemmed from the newspaper's reporters - but they insisted it had nothing to do with them. The family is still on the hunt for the culprits. (source)

Now that's some Wacko Jacko shit.

Dame Dash At It Again

Hip-hop mogul Damon Dash made quite an entrance at the Whitney Gala last week. After pulling up in a Maybach, Dash made such a leisurely exit that cars behind were honking for him to get out. When he finally did, he had his cellphone glued to his ear while mugging for the cameras. As he strolled the red carpet, Steve Stoute, the branding guru who once sued Sean Combs for assault, was exiting. While the tony crowd, including Leonard Lauder and Ross Bleckner filed in, Dash began to yell: "You punk ass, I'd smack you again, but you'd probably sue me like you did Puffy when he cracked you over the head because you are a rat bastard snitch." According to one observer, "Everyone was there, and here's this guy talking on the phone and screaming at someone, while his lovely wife is trying to smile at the cameras." Dash's response: "I'm not a snitch, so I don't run to the gossip columns."

Yeah you just end up on them. Any publicity is good publicity for Dame I guess.

Beaultiful Hustle is my new crack BTW. Not only is the design sick so is the content *gasp*

POSTED BY FRESH @ 9:07 AM 

10.24.2005

F.I.L.A. (Forever I Love Atlanta)

It's going down at the Georgia Dome and I'm not talking about that stupid ass song by the Ying Yang Twins. TLC, Monica, Jagged Edge, 112, and T.I. are all scheduled to perform tonight during the Atlanta Falcons and New York Jets game. They will be performing the new theme song for Atlanta. I haven't heard the song as of yet so I will be sitting in front of my television. Just as long as they don't embarrass themselves or my home state I'm good. Of course I would've liked to see some of my Dungeon Family folks up there but you can't always get what you want. I'm just glad that Young Jeezy isn't performing. If that boy jumps on another record I think I'm going to scream.

I just hope no one decides to shakes their laffy taffy. Now that's another post. And I still think that Mike Vick (or Ron Mexico if ya nasty) has herpes. There I said it. And while we're on the subject of A-Town, guess who went on vacation to Europe?

I love that art work, wow. BTW, please be sure to check out The Procussions' new single "Miss January" on Itunes. Contrary to popular belief "crunk" is not the only genre (if you can even call it that) of music I listen to. I was sent an email over the weekend with information on the group and I fell in love with the single. Hopefully you will too.

Shouts out to my girl Sgt. Cymonne sippin' lean in Texas, two of my favorite ATLiens Suezette and Grayse, and whoever the hell attends Princeton (I call you "Carlton"). You're here more than me, ha ha.

- This Just In -

Do you believe that this is Janet and James' daughter? We all know that Janet can keep a secret but I don't know. She looks a little older than 18 eh?

POSTED BY FRESH @ 4:39 PM 

I'm Having Testicle Difficulties!

Haloscan is working once again. Sorry for the inconvience.

Rumor Control

There is currently a debate on different message boards about Halle Berry appearing in one of R.Kelly's videos back in the day. Rumor has it that Halle was the video vixen crawling on the kitchen floor while Kelz fed her milk in the video for "Honey Love."According to AOL Music the rumors are true. On the 11 Things To Know About R.Kelly (other then the fact that he loves girls 16 and under), Halle Berry's appearance in the video is rank number three. Damn I learn something new everyday.

Freshly Squeezed

- Soul veteran Aretha Franklin threw lavish parties at a hotel in Detroit, Michigan last week for survivors of Hurricane Katrina. Approximately 40 survivors enjoyed the festivities. Franklin performed, chatted and posed for photographs with guests. She says, "It's the right thing to do. Hopefully some of the other performers in town will follow suit."

- Actress Gabrielle Union has so many relatives; they have their own parade each year. Union hails from Omaha, Nebraska where her family is legendary for its size. She says, "I'm actually from the largest black family in the state of Nebraska. We have our own parade in downtown Omaha every year."

- At first glance these 13 year old twin sisters remind you a lot of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. But what remains unsaid is their message of hate and racism through their music. (More)

- The finest "Brothers On The Planet" according to Essence are:

Boris Kodjoe

Terrence Howard

Will Smith

Denzel Washington

Blair Underwood

LL Cool J

Michael Ealy

Idris Elba

Larenz Tate

Mos Def

Yet another list that fucked up. Where in the blue hell is my Morris Chestnut?

- "When he laughs, sometimes he scares me. I'll tell him a joke, he'll start laughing too hard...and I am like, 'Hey man, what the fuck?" - Jamie Foxx on Tom Cruise (via Gabsmash)

- Bun B has one hell of a street team (NSFW--exposed buns, B)

Bonus Material

Can you keep up? I bet in this picture Beyonce is thinking "I was dancing in one of these in the video for "Naughty Girl" but it was a lot bigger. Hmmm?"

Let the congregation say "hell to the nah." Its Passa Mase, ya'll. I'm laughing at the fact that his stretch marks remind me of Star Jones'.

Kanye and Adam Levine of Maroon 5 on the set of "Heard Em Say." Although I listen to the album on the average of once a month, this is my favorite track off "Late Registration". Its about time Kanye did something I liked!

POSTED BY FRESH @ 9:32 AM 

10.22.2005

I've been on the go today so I didn't have time to do a full post, cry me a river. The girl is tired. I think I may watch Brown Sugar on BET for the 504th time this year. Can't get enough of Boris' fine ass. Anyways, here are a few pictures to keep you satisfied until tomorrow.

(edit)

I get computers puting / Y'all get shot at, call me, I do the shooting

Or atleast that wasn't the case last tonight. Cam'ron was shot in D.C.. Don't worry kids he's not dead. I know that this probably got the internet goin' nuts so I won't dwell on it too much. Although he can't rap for shit at times I wish Mr. Giles the best.

...Fuck Britney's seed. Seal's new bundle of joy reminds me of someone. Heidi have you been creeping?

... Did Jessica and Terrence get dressed in the dark? And what's going on with homie's smirk?

...For someone who will be celebrating her 4oth birthday (yes 40!) next year Stacey Dash is usually one fierce bitch. But what's going on with the oily mug?

... Ebony and Ivory recently took some time out for a vacation together in Sin City.

...Dame always looks so excited and happy when he is with Rachel doesn't he? Um no.

POSTED BY FRESH @ 10:18 PM 

10.21.2005

My Humps? I Ain't Heard of That.

About an half hour ago as I chatted away on the phone with my sperm donor, my television begin to blast a song that I've never heard before. If you haven't already had the opportunity to hear "My Humps" by the Black Eyed Peas just know that you are blessed and one of God's chosen people. You can watch the video over at Launch. Be advised that you may contemplate suicide afterwards.

I met a girl down at the disco.
She said hey, hey, hey yea let's go.
I could be your baby, you can be my honey
Lets spend time not money.
I mix your milk wit my cocoa puff,
Milky, milky cocoa,
Mix your milk with my cocoa puff, milky, milky riiiiiiight

What you gon' do with all that junk?
All that junk inside that trunk?
I'ma get, get, get, get you drunk,
Get you love drunk off my hump.
What you gon' do with all that ass?
All that ass inside them jeans?
I'ma make, make, make, make you scream
Make you scream, make you scream.
What you gon do with all that junk?
All that junk inside that trunk?
I'ma get, get, get, get you drunk,
Get you love drunk off this hump.
What you gon' do wit all that breast?
All that breast inside that shirt?
I'ma make, make, make, make you work
Make you work, work, make you work.
She's got me spendin'.
Spendin all your money on me and spendin' time on me
She's got me spendin'.
Spendin' all your money on me, on me, on me.

I'd rather be front row at a Pretty Rickey concert than watch that shit again. To add salt to the wound there is not one big ass anywhere to be found in the vid. I'm definitely not anywhere in Trina or Serena Williams territory but I do remember a young negra boy telling me that I was "thicker than cold grits" in my 12th grade gym class. So I can appreciate a big ass tribute every now and then.

Clearly these niggas ran out of shit to talk about. What you gon do wit all that breast?

I hate to say it but if you brought that cd --or even took the time to download it-- there is a slim chance that you may be borderline insane. "Coon Business" would have been a much more appropriate album title.

edit - I almost forgot I had these pictures of Fergie and Mike Tyson. Yes Mike Tyson. He looks like he's ready to take a bite outta that fresh white meat of her's in this picture. Ha ha. Um, and can somebody send Ms. Fergie a memo that she is not Gwen Stefani? Thanks.

POSTED BY FRESH @ 7:03 PM 

Rumor Control

Word is that this morning on Hot 97 in NYC, Miss Jones had the youngest Debarge brother on her show promoting his album. Miss Jones asked him how was Janet's and James daughter doing and he confirmed that "Renee" was doing fine. They mentioned that she is about 18 years old and that she can also sing. Anybody know anything about this? Holla back.

Say What?

"I like the Trina that fucked five or six best friends," Trick comments wistfully. "She need to go get her original clique.... She needs some more T-Double-D in her life. She needs to start associating herself with my type of niggas." When told of Trick's comments, Trina replies, "I don't know if Trick knows what it means to evolve or not, but I do. He's street and that's all he's going to ever be. I came out being street, I came out being sexy, and now I've moved on to still being street but also being more mature and more classy. You have to grow. You see how Jay-Z has evolved from Reasonable Doubt to now being Shawn Carter. You have to grow to be a superstar and not just a rap artist. Jay-Z is a superstar, Trick is a rap artist. Trina went from a rap artist and is on the verge of being a superstar." (read the article)

Yeah That's Great But How Is She Going To Learn Her Lines?

A ringing endorsement from Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx has pushed "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino closer to landing the role of Effie in the big-screen adaptation of "Dreamgirls."

"I think if Fantasia does it, it's outta here," Foxx told reporters while publicizing his new movie, "Jarhead." "If Fantasia does the movie, it's completely in the stratosphere. "It's nuts." There's nothing official yet, but insiders say Fantasia is likely to co-star in the movie, adapted from the long-running Broadway show loosely based on Diana Ross and The Supremes. In addition to Foxx, Beyonce Knowles, Eddie Murphy and Tony-winner Anika Noni Rose have already signed on for the movie. Rumors about Barrino joining the cast have been floating around since last summer, reportedly because of Barrino's strong audition tape. Star magazine reported that Barrino auditioned for "Dreamgirls" director Bill Condon "and blew everyone away . . . It was that good," according to a source.

Coincidentally, Frenchie Davis, who was booted off the second season of "Idol," played the role of Effie in the touring company of "Dreamgirls."

"The role [of Effie] has not yet been cast," a DreamWorks spokeswoman told The Post yesterday. "There has been no movement as of today," Barrino's publicist said yesterday. "She auditioned a while ago and did an incredible job.

In Other News . . .

Babs is still a mess.

- If ANTM and Everybody Hates Chris weren't on the same network as these terrible ass shows I would seriously consider boycotting UPN, the home of Under Paid Niggas.

- Yesterday I posted a beautiful picture of Sisters Without Vaginas as Butta would say and receieved this in my inbox from my partner in grime. So I guess that the world tour will be stopping over at Howard University tomorrow. I pray they aren't the only act performing.

- I'm sorry that Foxy is going deaf but she's not blind. The Fashion Fair lipstick strikes again!

- Making The Bed 39 and Run's House were both pretty gosh darn entertaining last night. I'm glad that Diddy sent Malika's 46 year old looking ass home. She reminds my best friend and myself of a worn out T-Boz. I was shocked that he decided to axe the Ciara look-a-like.

POSTED BY FRESH @ 2:29 PM 

10.20.2005

Freshly Squeezed Crunk Juice

- Fresh off of the "Diary of a Hot Mess" world tour with co-headliners Jodeci, SWV! When I saw this picture my heart started beating triple time. Why does Coko look like Sheryl Underwood?

- Can we get Trina's make up team in here to cover the stretch marks on (possibly NSFW) Pocarra's ass? I like this picture because it looks like she has a gold tooth on the side. Poor child, probably thought she was getting on back then. This may be old to some of you but it sure as hell is new to me.

- I'm officially not feeling the ads on my site. Pills for a king kong dong? No.

- All hail Queen Latifah -- especially if you happen to be a stripper! The rapper/actress and her posse enjoyed lots of lap dances at Scores early yesterday in the topless temple's famed Champagne Room. "She is so nice," a buxom, red-headed dancer named Logan told us. "She treated me like a friend. It's great when someone who you are a fan of turns out to be a good person." Latifah -- who has visited Scores several times in recent weeks -- drank only mineral water, even after a high-rolling customer sent a magnum of Cristal to her table.

- Please donate your funds so we can buy Naima's twin a bottle of Nad's and some cold sore medicine.

- Normally I could care less about J.Ho but these pictures are killing me softly. 1 - 2 - 3

- Goonie gah gah, laffy taffy, and AK's! It's a young Killa Cam at the free throw line.

- America's Next Top Man was voted off last night. Discuss!

POSTED BY FRESH @ 11:17 AM 

10.19.2005

Unbreak My Heart

I like Alicia Keys. I really do. But every since the release of her unplugged album my local favorite radio station has been playing the song "Unbreakable" like she died last week. For whatever reason I can't seem to get past the first line of the song.

We could fight like Ike and Tina / Or give back like Bill and Camille

Why in the blue hell would you choose to have Ike and Tina appear anywhere in the song? The first couple at that. What really kills me is that one of my associates serious considers this to be on the greatest love songs in the last 10 years. When that silly ass comment came out of her mouth I wanted to reach way back and slap fire out of her. I seriously thought I was alone in thinking this song was terrible but my 'Roni Rich echoed my same sentiments. If you're going to talk about couples who are unbreakable why isn't Bobby and Whitney mentioned? Now that's love, black love.

I'm telling ya'll if I had any song writing skills (wait a minute, most singers/rappers don't so I really shouldn't short-change myself) I would make my own dysfunctional-version of the song. Here are a few of the celebs I would include:

Bobby and Whitney
Mike Tyson and Robin Givens
Treach and Pepa
Vanessa and Kobe Bryant
Twanna and Allen Iverson
Nicole and Eddie Murphy
Terri McMillan and Jonathan Plummer
Whatever Chick Married Lil' Jon

edit - this is more fun than I thought

Mary J. Blige and K-Ci (just for the hell of it)
Tracey and Babyface

POSTED BY FRESH @ 4:50 PM 

Freshly Squeezed Crunk Juice

What's Really Good?

Def Jam and other rap labels are reportedly refusing to authorize the use of their artists' music on MTV Networks' LOGO, a channel that targets the gay community.

Noah's Arc, a comedy-drama starring an all black cast is among the new series set to debut on the network. Though the series, directed by Patrick-Ian Polk, features plenty of popular music, sources say labels have refused to allow their music to be used because they don't want to be associated with gay programming.

Apparently, Polk tried to clear Kanye West's music and "got flat out rejected by the label," the director said in a statement. "I'm a fair person, I get that and a lot of times these requests and things don't make it to the artists. But he needs to check his people because that's not cool. The black gay community, and even the white gay community, are big Hip-Hop fans, so they're missing out on a big market by being short-sighted."

The news comes several months after West commented on homophobia in the music industry during an interview on MTV's "All Eyes On Kanye West" earlier this summer.

America's #1 Trap Star's Child Support Drama

Young Jeezy is facing courtroom drama as he is petitioned back to court for child support. Jeezy, born Jay Jenkins, is currently under a review as the mother of his child, Nicole Dykes, is stating that since the original child support motion in 2001 his income has changed drastically. The original motion, which established the paternity of the child, set the child support for Jenkins to pay at $178 a month. Since that motion, Jeezy has become a household name in Hip-Hop thanks, in part, to his multi-platinum Def Jam debut, Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101. Dykes is asking for more than $20,000 in expenses, including clothing, transportation and housing to care for the child. At their last court appearance, held on October 6th, the judge declared that an adjustment would be made and that both sides will be responsible for their own court and lawyer fees. Dykes and her lawyer are appealing that decision, stating that negotiations were urged to Jezzy to avoid a court procedure but that was not accepted. Both parties are scheduled to return to court on October 26th. (source)

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- I received a nice email from Jawn Murray this morning. The internet is one hell of a place. Go show him some love and tell him Fresh sent ya.

- I'm not going to front, Ultimate Hustler had me on the edge of my sofa last night! I wasn't surprised that Seven and Alphonso got the boot however. I was more shocked at the behavior and antics of M.O.P. They really showed their ass! It was like an episode of "My Super Sweet Sixteen" but only with two grown men and a butch looking woman. And I'm not going to start on Seven's rant after she was booted. Was all of that shit really necessary? I think not. Do the good whiteys on "The Apprentice" wild out after they get axed? Nope, they just leave and shut up. Holla back and tell me your thoughts on last night's show. You can check Seven and Shock G out on "106 and Park" tonight and chat with them at 7:45 p.m. on BET.com - - which is sporting a new design. It's about time!

- I also was able to catch BET's 25 Shades of Fine. I'm not a guy so I don't have any thoughts on the list except this: Pam Grier is my number one. I'm sorry. Ciara can't fuck with the OG Foxy Brown on a bad week. Its nothing anyone can say to make me think differently. Here's the list for any of you who may have missed it:

1. Halle Berry

2. Beyonce

3. Janet Jackson

4. Aaliyah

5. Tyra Banks

6. Mariah Carey

7. Ciara

8. Gabrielle Union

9. Alicia Keys

10. Pam Grier

11. Jada Pinkett Smith

12. Nia Long

13. Mary J. Blige

14. Ashanti

15. Vanessa L. Williams

16. Stacey Dash

17. Lisa Raye

18. Tina Turner

19. Kelly Rowland

20. Vivica Fox

21. Lil' Kim

22. Toni Braxton

23. Mo'Nique

24. The Cast Of Girlfriends

25. Lauryn Hill

POSTED BY FRESH @ 11:10 AM 

10.18.2005

Buzz Notes

Fantasia Receives Backlash For Comments Made In Her Book

A couple wants signs promoting Fantasia Barrino removed because they think her new autobiography portrays the city negatively. In her book, "Life is Not a Fairy Tale," Fantasia said she couldn't read after attending local schools. She also described how her friends used to call High Point the "Land of the Dead." The 21-year-old R&B singer won season three of the Fox television show "American Idol." Kyle Sandler, 29, and Jennifer English, 26, have created a Web site to counter the book's descriptions.

"I can see people driving in to (the furniture) market saying, 'Ha ha ha. Fantasia hates them but look at the signs saying 'Welcome to High Point, home of Fantasia Barrino,'" Sandler said. Council member Latimer Alexander said there are no plans to remove the signs, although he said they are not permanent. Mayor Becky Smothers says the city has bigger issues. "There's a lot more serious things happening right now than Fantasia's signs," she said.

"Hello, My Name Is Kirk Franklin And I'm Addicted To Porn"

Kirk Franklin may be a minister of the gospel, but the happily married father of four recently overcame an addiction to pornography. Franklin is frank in his talk about his deliverance from pornography, an obsession he'd indulge in while he traveled city to city ministering the word of God and at home when his wife Tammy was asleep. Though the Texas-bred entertainer hid the evidence of his pastime well, it was while lying in bed with his wife in a Los Angeles hotel room that he decided to come clean about his struggle.

At that moment, Franklin knew he could conquer his demon."Because sexuality is so spiritual, you have to go back to that source to recognize that it's that connection to Christ that will give you victory over addictions. You learn what that is and when you're willing to go through the process of understanding that truth. Not necessarily the acrobats of religion, but just the simplicity of the truth of the gospel and your new identity in Christ. When you become born again and you're able to understand that and to apply that to practical living, then you are able and a candidate for victory," explained Franklin, in his gruff preacher-like voice. Despite potential scrutiny from judgmental Christians about his taboo addiction, Franklin has opted to be outspoken about his issue regardless of pending backlash.

"I guess it's just my makeup," he declared. "That's just something that I am. I'm just very vocal about stuff. My weaknesses are something that God just presses upon me to discuss, and I'm very comfortable talking about it."Franklin said that his openness and desire to share are part of the reason he's joined the world of blogging. "It's another new and fresh way to really be connected. It will allow people who are blessed by your ministry to stay part of the process," he offered. Franklin's blog can be found at www.kirkfranklin.us.

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- Remember kids (and Vivicia), good black don't crack. And don't forget to "preserve your sexy" twice a day.

- Although she is probably more well known for being Diddy's first child's mother, Misa Hilton Brim is also a fashion stylist who clientele have imcluded Mary J. Blige and Lil' Kim. But how can she expect to pull any more celebs in looking like this? It appears she has been hanging with Mama Combs when she goes shopping for cheap weave.

- This award season is officially dirty. What other award show you know has a "Andre 3000 Trendsetter Award ?" Or my personal favorites "Crunkest of the Crunk" and "Best Gold Grill." Thanks to Grayse for the tip.

- The NBA's dress code gets a new makeover.

- Ugly Pretty Ricky's debut cd has just been certified Gold. Yay *sarcasm* The group is also in negotiatons to launch their very own cartoon series as well as a reality show. Why?!

- The link section has been updated, finally.

- What it do? It's Paul Wall's year book flick.

POSTED BY FRESH @ 11:05 AM 

10.17.2005

Freshly Squeezed Crunk Juice

- Hey Nas, whatcha doing? These are our heroes? Right. Its all good, whitey's alrighty!

- Introducting Louis Vuitton Millionaire Sunglasses Designed by Pharrell

- Nicole Murphy?!

- Prodigal speaks on the first Million Man March.

- More evidence that MC Hammer doesn't have shit else to do in the daytime. I wonder if he's ever thought of blogging.

- I know I'm a gossiping bitch like Wendy Williams, but thank God I don't look like this.

- Pictures from Mary J. Blige's concert.

- So the fuck what?

- Kobe Bryant can't get enough of that white meat!

- Just in case you've been sleeping under a rock, "Take It Easy" by the Fugees.

- Go ahead and Free yourself from that $19.99 wig.

- If you like it here you'll love it there.

POSTED BY FRESH @ 4:39 PM 

PSA

Buzz Notes Quickie

"They Must Be Deaf at Def Jam If They Can't Hear Me"

Such was the gist of legendary singer and class-act Patti LaBelle's defiant stance against her former record label, Island Def Jam Records, and its president, L.A. Reid, this weekend. The occasion, an all-star birthday celebration for LaBelle's 60th, was staged in the main theater at the lavish Atlantis Hotel and Casino in Nassau. UPN taped the show for airing in November.The glorious night of music reunites LaBelle with former groupmates Nona Hendryx and Sarah Dash for their immortal hit "Lady Marmalade"; it also features rapper Nelly with Kelly Rowland of Destiny's Child (they do a version of Patti's hit "Love, Need and Want You"), Ashanti, Gerald Levert, Yolanda Adams and Michael McDonald

The show was such a hit that Patti, Nona and Sarah have decided to reform their old group Labelle, and have committed to doing a new album and concert tour. I have no inside info, but I would guess that Clive Davis would be all over this idea within seconds. What could be better? The birthday/TV show, however, was almost sunk by the sudden regrets sent by Usher, Beyonce and Outkast. All of them had committed to the project eons ago but backed out at the last minute. Was it a coincidence that all of them are closely connected to Reid, the record executive who unceremoniously dumped LaBelle from the Def Jam side of the company two months ago? Probably not. Reid earned the ire of many recording artists during his short stint at Arista Records. In fact, he was partially to blame for Arista being folded into the RCA Music Group when he led that label to its worst standings in a quarter century. (continue reading)

While we are on the subject of "Deaf" Jam, it seems as if Foxy's ear woes are more serious than I initally thought. While she may be my baby hair nemesis, I do wish her the best. Shouts out to Ms. Mac for the information.

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- Urgh Christina Milian? Do you not feel a draft? NSFW once again I hate tagging pictures up but dammit I will

POSTED BY FRESH @ 11:46 AM 

10.15.2005

Buzz Notes

Rumor Control

There is a rumor buzzing around the internet that Mysterious (aka Psycho Bitch 3000) from the original season of Making The Band is pregnant. "Who in the blue hell is tapping that?" you might ask. From what I heard it was apparently Aaron Hall. Hell to the nah! Say it ain't so! Rumor or truth the fact remains that this shit is just wrong.

Beyonce White Washed?

Beyonce Knowles, who appears on the cover of this month's Vanity Fair, is the first African-American woman to front the glossy since Tina Turner flashed her gams in 1993. But is she too black for Graydon Carter? Publishing insiders have been whispering about the cover girls strangely pale visage ever since the November issue hit newsstands. Now, a high-level source at Vanity Fair is alleging that the mag digitally altered Beyonce's image to appear several shades lighter. African-American entertainers have long complained about being ignored by mainstream magazines, which often avoid covers featuring black celebrities for fear that they will underperform on newsstands. Vanity Fair, which has drawn some of the sharpest criticism, has has not featured a solo black person on its cover since the late nineties, when it showcased Michael Jordan, Will Smith, and a clown-faced Chris Rock. (continue)

In my opinion I don't think she appears any lighter than normal but my beef with Vanity is why did they put her on the cover of a hip hop issue? Beyonce ain't hip hop! (Sorry I couldn't help it. I'm still on my Making The Band kick. Remember that episode when they're were giving Sara a hard time?)

Keyshia Troll Cole Clears The Air

Keyshia sat down with Angie Martinez's non-rapping ass for an interview on October 7 . In the interview the two discussed her problem with Lil' Mo (there is none, but very interesting to hear Keyshia's side), the Kanye West tour, and how she and Ciara are the only two new girls doing their thing. Um, WTF? Bitch you just went gold. I'm not saying Uncle Ciara is better vocally (cause I personally think Keyshia has got her beat) but that girl is double platinum.

NBA Player Jason Collier Passes Away

Atlanta Hawks center Jason Collier died Saturday morning, possibly of cardiac arrest, the team said. He was 28. Hawks spokesman Arthur Triche said no other details immediately were available and did not say where Collier was when he died.The 7-foot, 260-pound Collier, a five-year NBA player, spent his first three seasons with Houston before joining Atlanta in 2003. He averaged 5.6 points and 2.9 rebounds in his career. Collier played for Georgia Tech and was drafted by Milwaukee in the first round, with the 15th pick overall, in the 2000 NBA draft.

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- Young Titty - - urg, City chilling in coach on Southwest (nah I'm playing but that probably is this case). I see ya lil daddy!

- Ashanti celebrated her berfday earlier this week. Here are a few pictures from the party. 1 - 2 - 3 - 4

- Ashanti's mama usually looks nice but she just needs to sit down. There's nothing worst than a old H.A.M. !

- Beyonce is too funny - - watch this.

- I receiveded an email from Nish this morning asking why does Rev. Run has a son name Russell Jr. ? I have no idea personally. Anyone knows whats up with that?

- Somebody make Wyclef stop performing already. If you are watching the Millions More March you understand.

- Jay-Z disses The Game? I don't know, you be the judge.

I think I'm out for the weekend. Hit the link sections and marinate on that. Shout out to Tiffanie living the good life in LA and my girl Erica (God bless you) .

POSTED BY FRESH @ 1:51 PM 

10.14.2005

Buzz Notes Quickie

- C. DeLores Tucker, political activist and long time opponent of "Gangsta Rap," died Wednesday (Oct. 12) of undisclosed causes at Suburban Woods Health and Rehabilitation Center in Norristown, Pa. Tucker, 78, spent her life fighting for civil rights.

- Usher is in negotiations to play the younger Morgan Freeman in a new movie the Oscar winner plans to star in and direct. The singer has sat down for talks with Freeman and he's confident their new movie project will happen. Usher says, "I play an assassin. I play Morgan as a younger character and it takes place in Cuba. It's a very cool script. The type of script you want to have yourself involved in. A character that I've never seen, that I could never identify with. That's basically what I look for. I go after scripts where it's a character that would not be typically played by somebody like myself, based off of what you know of Usher, something that kind of gives you a little bit of an edge." The project will be Freeman's first directorial effort since the 1993 drama, "Bopha!"

- Janet Jackson preparing her body for a baby? Friends say the 39 year-old singer is ready for motherhood, and she has stopped her strenuous workouts. She has gained a little weight judging from recent photos. Her boyfriend, Producer Jermaine Dupri, is 33 and he would love to have a child with his lady love.

- The divorce is final between Omarosa and her husband of six and a half years, Aaron Stallworth, and now, he's talking. Stallworth, 28, says the former Apprentice star was the love of his life and that she let her ambition get in the way. Omarosa wants to be a star and she has no time for him. Omarosa first shot to fame on season one of The Apprentice. She was mean, nasty and she became a star. Omarosa lost out on The Apprentice title, but she went on to star in other reality shows (The Surreal Life and Fear Factor). Stallworth's family and friends are supporting him, and he says he now realizes they did not have a happy marriage. He didn't even know what her real hair looked like. She always wore weaves. And, they were separated for more than half of their marriage.

- David Banner is trying to launch a side career as an actor. For his first movie, "Black Snake Moan", he couldn't have had a more intimidating co-star: Samuel L. Jackson. But it was all good, according to Banner.

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PSA: Sensitive Thugs

- Last night while I was out in the club when a hideous Pretty Rickey song came on over the speakers. As I cringed and rolled my eyes I noticed about five dudes in black "Jeezy the Snowman shirts" rocking back and fourth and singing the lyrics to. WTF? How are you going to go from on some killer, drug dealing shit and flip the script? Please make up your mind.

- Apollonia looks like a former porn star. But as you can see her man can't enough of them titties.

- Hot damn! Thats not some random homeless woman in Ugg boots, its Diana Ross ya'll.

- Did anyone watch the premiere episode of Run's House? Enlighten a sista please!

Shouts out to Veet, Onika over in Japan (konnichiwa!), Kolton, Hana, and Nastack.

POSTED BY FRESH @ 11:30 AM 

10.13.2005

Kanye Would Be So Disappointed

Gay Rappers Exposed

Scroll down on the page and press play. Listen to all three files. Disclaimer: Don't send me hate mail, negative comments on your blog, death threats, etc. Send them niggas that shit.

POSTED BY FRESH @ 4:32 PM 

Keyshia Cole vs. Fantasia

Now the beef seemed to all begin when Keyshia Cole was hosting 106 and Park and introduced Fantasia as "the girl that won American Idol." Well Fantasia didn't like that and stated to Keyshia that she was more than just an American Idol winner that she had accomplished a lot more than that. Well in return Keyshia didn't appreciate her attitude. I guess when she realized that Keyshia might be giving her a beatdown, Fantasia apologized. But at that point Keyshia had already felt disrespected and wasn't trying to hear it. The drama almost came to blows Tuesday night at the Kanye West show in Miami. According to an eyewitness backstage, Keyshia stated something like that she didn't think that she'd make it to the end of the tour without giving Miss Barrino an ass whoopin. When Keyshia was confronted and told to chill out and just do her thing on the tour she basically replied, "fuck that I'm paying Kanye to be on this tour, he's not paying me!"

Just plain tacky. Why does this remind me of that episode of South Park when Timmy fights one of his retarded classmates?

edit / / This has nothing to do with Keyshia or Fantasia but is definitely worth reading. I died laughing after I read it. Believe it or not I own a dusty pair (and I'm still a fierce bitch) that I only wear in the house.

POSTED BY FRESH @ 1:53 PM 

Buzz Notes

Trapped In The Closet Chapter 32 Featuring Terri McMillan and Jonathan Plummer Is Finally Complete

It took months of legal battling and embarrassing national publicity, but writer Terry McMillan has finally ended her celebrated marriage to a Jamaican man 24 years her junior -- whom she belatedly realized was gay. "Our divorce was officially finalized on Oct. 4,'' the Danville resident wrote us this week. The best-selling author of "How Stella Got Her Groove Back'' said her ex-husband, Jonathan Plummer, is now "free to live anyway he sees fit ... ''

More than anything, McMillan told us, she was "deeply offended for being portrayed (by her husband) as a homophobe ... particularly when my insulting comments were directed solely at and privately to my husband." She apparently was referring to the time she left him a bottle of Jamaican hot pepper sauce on which she wrote, "Fag Juice Burn Baby Burn." And probably also to the time she scrawled "Jonathan's Fag boyfriend Fag" on a photo of a friend. "I do not hate my husband for being gay,'' she wrote to us. "I do not hate anybody (except Saddam Hussein).'' Well, perhaps. In one last gesture, McMillan sent Plummer's attorney an inscribed copy of "How Stella Got Her Groove Back'' with this parting shot: "You made me sick these last eight or nine months and I hope you rot in hell.'' (read the article in its entirety)

I said once and I'll say it a thousand times, that bitch is crazy. I'm glad that this shit is over with. I wish nothing but the best for Jonathan.

Mr. Biggs Goes On Trial For Tax Evasion (Lord knows being a cake daddy ain't easy)

Ronald Isley, lead singer of legendary R&B band the Isley Brothers, went on trial on Wednesday on tax evasion charges that could result in a prison sentence of up to 26 years if convicted. Isley, 64, who emerged from bankruptcy in the early 1990s, is accused of demanding fees in cash for his tour dates, making it difficult to determine how much of his upfront tour fees were used for expenses and how much was profit. He is also accused of using for his own benefit royalty checks issued to other Isley Brothers-related enterprises and people, including his brother O'Kelly, who died in 1986. Prosecutors say he used the funds to buy a yacht and two mansions in Missouri. Isley has pleaded not guilty to five counts of tax evasion and one count of failing to file a tax return. No figure has been given for the amount of alleged tax evasion.

The main prosecution witness is Isley's former tour manager, Ruby Martin, who worked with the singer for eight years and who is testifying under immunity from charges that she did not file her own income taxes on time for four years. The Isley Brothers enjoyed their biggest success in the 1960s and 1970s with hits like "This Old Heart of Mine" and "Who's That Lady." Members came and went but in 1990 Ronald and younger brothers Ernie and Marvin reunited and produced several new albums.

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- DMX (yes he's still a crackhead) strikes a prison polaroid pose outside of the court room. No comment on his wife.

- Since the term "bootylicious" was coined everyone from Beyonce to J.Lo have been associated with the word. But everybody knows that if we're going to talk about big asses in the entertainment industry we gotta bring Miss Piggy's name into the conversation. Trina is the queen of asses in the entertainment world, hands down. You can catch her on the new cover of King magazine (*coughs* photoshop). She may not be able to spell glamorous right or even tie her shoe for that matter but she pretty much has everyone beat when it comes to booty.

- Two HAM's for the price of one.

- Megan Good looks deflated.

- Melyssa Ford recently sat down with Vibe Vixen to talk about her life as a video model. The article also did a feature on other stars speaking candidly about their own insecurities. 1 - 2

- ANTM is heating up! Discuss!

POSTED BY FRESH @ 10:45 AM 

10.12.2005

Buzz Notes Quickie

Rumor Control

Hot damn ho here we go again! There is a rumor around the internet that(possibly NSFW) this is a picture of Raven. It may look like her to a rookie but upon further inspection you should recognize this picture as a fake because the chick doesn't big chesticles like Raven. So please leave this shit on Black Planet where it belongs.

Fuck You, Pay Me

Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston provided us with a lot of memorable moments over the summer, courtesy of their hit reality show, "Being Bobby Brown." But Bobby says that reports of a second season may be premature. "I'm just waiting. If they give me enough money, I'll do it," Bobby said of the show's host network, Bravo. "They say it's a done deal, but they ain't give me enough money yet, so I'ma wait for it." When asked if he had any regrets over the warts-and-all footage aired last season, he said: "I have no regrets in my life."

KimWhora Lee Simmons Is A Bitch?

Kimora's show, Life & Style on the UPN network was recently bumped for sucking major ass. I'm surprised it lasted as long as it did. Along with Kimora, the three other women who will be busy looking around for rich bastards to sleep around with include Jules Asner, Cynthia Garrett, & Lynne Koplitz. Ok, enough bullshit. Let's move on to a very interesting Page Six article about exactly why the show was axed. Since NY Post's Page Six page changes with each update I'll include the reasons below for people who catch this a little late. Be prepared to be shocked & to laugh a little at Kimwhora's antics on the set.

- Kimora missed 35 episodes and gave wild excuses -- like being in extended mourning for her dead cat. Kimora's husband, hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons, was a repeated on-set nuisance who nagged producers to give his wife a bigger role.

- Kimora called the other hosts -- Jules Asner, Cynthia Garrett and Lynne Koplitz -- "bitches and hoes" and once berated a Teleprompter operator so badly that he quit on the spot.

- She stole props such as lamps and once made off with an entire rack of lamb from the lunch buffet table. Staff routinely had to be dispatched to the sticky-fingered star's dressing room in order to recover the pilfered booty.

- She forced producers to hire her and Russell's friends for costly no-show jobs, like a celebrity booker for $2,500 a week who never booked a single boldfaced name.

- The statuesque former model also threatened to beat up an eight-month pregnant assistant, prompting weary producers to send the woman home to avert trouble.

- But perhaps the lowest point came when she supposedly had donuts delivered to the set, then licked each and every one so nobody else could eat them.

I don't know how true this is but for some reason I can see her doing this shit.

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Your hood feelings expressed in a card? Yeah right! If you were indeed "hood" you would not be sending cards to your fellow trap stars. Plus they have Father's Day cards which is ridiculous being almost everybody on my block was raise by their Mother / Aunt / Grandmother. I love this one though because he's giving his son second hand smoke.

POSTED BY FRESH @ 9:17 AM 

10.11.2005

This Is My 200th Post. Damn That's It?

Palm Pilot - Money Mike and The Game

Sohh (oh I think they like me) I was over at Hip Hop Game (via Notes From A Different Kitchen) listening to a few songs when I came across a link to Katt Williams' Young Gunz diss. You probably are familiar with Katt from "Friday After Next" or "Wild N' Out" (Nick Cannon's hilarious. . . let's see who all will get that joke). He was also at the end of the "Roses" video and most recently "Shut Up Bitch/ Lighters Up" clip. In my opinion he sorta sounds like Lil' Wayne circa 2000 for some reason. This is the most amusing diss track I have heard lately however - - and it came from a comedian. That should say something right there.

POSTED BY FRESH @ 4:28 PM 

Buzz Notes Quickie

- Not everything 50 Cent touches turns to gold. His artist Olivia's single "So Sexy" is doing well on the charts. But Interscope execs fear chart success will not translate to sales for the First Lady's debut album "Behind Closed Doors". Now word is Olivia's album release date has been pushed back until next year. Execs are nervous that the album will flop and that would not make Fif happy.

- The first annual Black Movie Awards took place on Sunday night, the event was produced by Suzanne DePasse and will appear on the TNT network later this month. It was an classy and elegant event with the exception of Bobby Brown. Everyone was dressed in formal wear, the men wore tuxedo's and the women wore designer gowns. Bobby Brown wore a shirt that looked like it was purchased at the 99 cent store with wrinkled slacks and worn shoes. Brown should hire a stylist and a dentist ASAP. Click here to see photos from the event and feel free to comment on them.

- The nominations and catergories for the Vibe Awards have been officially announced (I'm laughing at the fact they called Common "Commo"). Here are a few of them:

BEST GROUP

112

The Black Eyed Peas

Destiny's Child

The Diplomats

Ying Yang Twins

HOTTEST HOOK

"Hate It or Love It" by The Game featuring 50 Cent

"Hollaback Girl" by Gwen Stefani

"I Ain't Heard of That" by Slim Thug

"Some Cut" by Trillville featuring Cutty

"Soul Survivor" by Young Jeezy featuring Akon

What it is hoe / what's up? / Can a nigga get in dem guts? / harldy classifies as being award worthy. Plus I don't know about ya'll but I personally can't understand one damn thing Akon is saying in that Young Jeezy song. And The Black Eyed Peas make my stomach churn. They need to just shut up, just shut up, shut up . . .

- Be sure to catch the poor man's Apprentice tonight on BET. Also don't forget that the debut episode of Run's House debuts this Thursday after Making The Bed 87. I'm looking forward to see how The Rev. runs his household. His kids seem to be some very bright characters while his wife talks like Macy Gray on those commercials.

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Shouts out to Rich, JazzyBe, Mike G, and Bee for making my inbox smile.

POSTED BY FRESH @ 11:09 AM 

10.10.2005

Buzz Notes

Carmen Electra Loves Niggas!

Carmen Electra blurted out the dreaded "n word" claims ex-NBA star Dennis Rodman - who was married to the "Baywatch" babe for eight days in the late 1990s - in his memoir, "I Should Be Dead By Now," due out Nov. 1.

"Take it, nigga! Go ahead, take it!" Electra allegedly screamed during their first romp in a Toronto hotel room, in 1998. "This is yours! Yours!" Elsewhere in his autobiography, the 44-year-old Rodman recounts an acrobatic episode with Electra in the backseat of his Bentley. During the act, she allegedly chatted with another guy in the front seat, bodyguard George Triantafillo.

"George, would you tell Dennis to stop?" Electra complained to Triantafillo as Rodman labored furiously. "I'm getting tired." Reached by phone in L.A., Rodman - who's now married to Michelle Moyer - had only sweet nothings for his ex, who recently pronounced their marriage "the happiest eight days of my life. I agree, if she's serious about it," Rodman told Lowdown, magnanimously bestowing his blessing on Electra's current union with rocker Dave Navarro. "They were meant to be together. They're small, they're vibrant, they match up real well," he said. "I'm happy for her."

Maybe You Should Start Snitching

This shit has gone too far. To make a long story short, someone conspired to kill your punk ass and you show up to court in a stop snitching shirt. *thumbs up*

It's A Damn Shame

Three police officers in New Orleans were charged with battery Sunday after an incident in which two repeatedly struck a 64-year-old man accused of public intoxication as another officer confronted a TV producer. What are your thoughts on the incident?

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Bonus Material

- Hell to the nah! Two words for Bobby Brown - - Crest Whitestrips.

- Gabrielle Union recently had a Hennessy themed birthday party. Small screen stars like Tisha Campbell-Martin (who looks toasted in this picture) and the poster child for H.A.M.'s everywhere Golden Brooks stopped by to show love. I prefer to drink my Hen with a splash of cranberry myself.

- The Bey-Z world tour touched down in London. I don't know about you guys but these two are starting to grow on me. I know I have given them shit in the past for not coming out and saying that they are together but I'm beginning to dig it. Besides, I don't think I want to see Jigga jumping up and down on Oprah's couch talking about how much in love he is. On a side note are those corns on your feet Beyonce? And what's going on with your weave behind your ear? We got to do better.

- No Vivica no! Put the botox down now!

POSTED BY FRESH @ 3:36 PM 

10.08.2005

Buzz Notes

Wacko Jacko Busts His Ass

Michael Jackson fell to the ground as he tried to make his way through a throng of hundreds of fans outside the Victoria Palace theater, where he watched the stage version of the movie "Billy Elliot." Security staff forced a path for Jackson, 47, through the admirers and photographers standing outside the theater so he could reach the front door. But the singer fell in the commotion. At the performance, Jackson mingled with other spectators, chatting and signing autographs."He talked to us saying hello and there were a lot of people around him," said Roxanne Wisenberg, 47, of San Diego. "He was very nice and his children were with him."Jackson was in London to work on recording a song to benefit Hurricane Katrina victims. He was staying at the Dorchester Hotel in Park Lane, where fans gathered outside in hopes of seeing him.The visit to Britain was believed to be his first since his acquittal in June of child molestation charges. He has spent much of his time in Bahrain.

Diddy Does Some Good

Last week, Diddy teamed up with Habitat For Humanity to construct "houses in a box" in New York's Rockefeller Plaza, which has been renamed Humanity Plaza for the week. After being put together by volunteers, the frames of dwellings will then be shipped to the stricken Gulf Coast to be finished and donated to low-income families in the region. The project is a joint effort between Habitat for Humanity, Warner Music Group and US network NBC.

Lil' Kim Talks About Beef With 50

Though the rappers paired up for the 2003 smash "Magic Stick," the relationship between the two quickly disintegrated, and 50 Cent dissed Lil' Kim in performances. In a recent interview with The Associated Press — before she entered federal detention center to serve a year-and-a-day sentence for perjury — Lil' Kim made it clear there would be no duets in the future between the two."I can't front. I don't have a lot of respect for 50 Cent because his music is hardcore ... violent," said Lil' Kim. "And I love his music sometimes, but I feel like in his personal life, his real life, he carries that on, and that's not a great message, you know what I mean? I think he promotes it."When asked about the beef between the two, she said: "How can a man have beef with a woman? Whatever, that's just not cool," she said."If I was selling six, seven million records, I'm not mad at anyone! How can you still be angry at people, still want to come at people? You're making money, you're selling millions of records, you should do something with that leverage," she added.

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Bonus Material

- Damn why ya'll ain't tell me Kim got an early release? Not cool. Nah, this is "Cat Woman", the lady who just can't get enough of plastic surgery. She sorta reminds me of that movie Cher did in the 80's.

- Lauryn Hill performs at Current TV "Take Back TV" launch celebration at Central Park Rumsey Playfield. I *heart* Lauryn and all of her wigs.

- Did anybody else catch Superhead on Suze Orman's show on CNBC last night? Karrine basically talked about her "rise" from rags to riches and how she has occured debt over time. It was pretty boring but 95 percent of her show is. I couldn't stand to watch the entire segment because Suze kept saying that "whats the haps girlfriend" shit. Just talk to the ho woman, damn. Hated it!

- Solange looks tired from a day of shopping. It must be hard work spending all of your sister's fortune. I sure would like to find out for myself. Can somebody give this girl a sammich?

- Lil Mo looks a H.A.M. as usual while her daughter Godis'love (how could you forget a name like that) is adorable.

POSTED BY FRESH @ 11:05 PM 

Buzz Notes Quickie

Ray J In A Gang? Ah Wait A Minute!

A recent magazine article stated that Ray J, music artist Brandy's brother, used to be a member of a gang and showed how his parent's were so distraught over that back in the day. But, is this a true account of what he was into or a manufactured image that is being projected to the music buying public to sell cds?

Most hip hop artist have built their public images on being from the streets. Now its seems Ray J wants to be a part of that. He also has put out feelers to try and get involved with other celebrities as friends to get more press. What do you think? Holla back.

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Bonus Material

- As promised here are some more pictures of G-Unit's vacation trip. Yes they're still desperate for attention. 1 - 2 - 3

- Okay ladies follow me now. Why is it that some of us who know we have problem areas highlight them joints? No one wants to see the stretch marks across your titties Fantasia. Nothing screams teenage mother like a railroad track across your chest. Thanks. She looks touched by a special ed angel sometimes. Its not right, but its okay.

- Jim Jones and his son Jomo recently had some time to hang out together. Why does Jim always look straight dusty every time I see him? Does the brother know the value of fresh braids and a shave?

- Why does Rachel Roy always look so fucking happy while Dame has the "bitch please" face in almost every photo I see of them together? He's just not that into you.

- Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah, Lil' Kim, Missy, The Fugees (minus Clef), and G-Unit (who look like they're about to go to court) clean up for Vanity.

POSTED BY FRESH @ 10:30 AM 

10.07.2005

Buzz Notes Quickie

- Comedian Mo'nique and fiance Sidney Hicks welcomed twin boys a little ahead of schedule (she was due in November). No word on the details including names, but in July, she said she planned to name them David and Jonathan.

- Anybody who was able to catch the BET's Hot Mess Awards saw Paul Mooney put Diana Ross on straight blast by giving her the "Nigga Wake Up" award - - while Tracey Ellis Ross (daughter of Diana and star of Girlfriends) sat in the audience. That's old news. What I'm trying to understand is how Mr. Mooney can be so anti-white at times and has a child by a white woman. Thats right, Mr. Mooney was in a common marriage relationship with a Becky so why is he complaining about them so much? Its okay if he likes white meat.

- Since being released from the label a few years ago, we haven't heard a peep from Amil other than an occasional street DVD interview or mixtape freestyle. Well, Amillion is finally ready to come back. The rhyming female has been living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for the past year and a half with her man and two kids, and she believes she has stumbled across the next dope woman: a 19-year-old Caucasian named Lucy Diamonds. "When I heard her music, I knew it was definitely a project that was going to stand out," Amil said from her home. "When I was introduced to Lucy, everything got me back on my game." Amil is so rejuvenated that she has started to record her next album and has reformed Major Coins with Lucy. The two have put out a track called "The Glamorous Life."

That's the way you spell glamorous Trina. Thanks.

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Bonus Material

Is this NSFW week or something? Lil' Kim may be locked up right now but a while back there were other parts of her body that was *ahem* free. On a side note let me be the first to say that I hate watermarking pictures but sometimes people leave me no choice.

Rhianna recently took some time off to hang in the Barbados with a few of her friends. I'm loving her new sporty cut. She looks classy and young without the ton of weave. Take that T.Error Marie!

The Five Heartbeats aka G-Unit went on a vacation to San Tropez and Monoca. Is it just more or do they not look famous at all? The crew looks like they are aching for the paparazzi to follow them around.

POSTED BY FRESH @ 12:44 PM 

10.06.2005

I was finally able to catch an episode of America's Next Top Model. I thought the show was a little dry at first but leave it to the marvelous Ms. J to turn things around. If you weren't able to catch the show, you can hit up Rich's vivid and hilarious recap over at Four Four. So what did you think about last night's episode?


P.S. Coryn is a man. Thanks.

POSTED BY FRESH @ 3:32 PM 

Buzz Notes

Kirk Franklin Is Crunk For Christ

You're probably thinking WTF right now but there is a feasible explanation for this. My mother has been buying Kirk Franklin CD's for years now to get her praise on while she's driving or doing housework. A few mornings ago while prepared to go to church a Kirk Franklin commercial for his new CD came across the television (yes the O.G. Freshmaker goes to church, no Sciencetology for me). As it played big gospel names like Yolonda Adams came across the screen. That is when I had a startling "revelation." Kirk Franklin is the gospel equivalent to Lil' Jon. Seriously folks, think about it. When is the last time you heard him actually sing on a cut? All he really does is talk through the songs too. In my opinion Kirk needs to share the album cover with "the family" or whoever is usually singing on those songs.

Just something to think about.

Anyways, I heard that Hero was that heat so go out and cop that disc. Yeah I can listen to a bunch of bullshit all day long but in the end I know what's up. I think the Christian world needs to get more shine personally. That's why I'm so excited that The Gospel is being released Friday.

Seriously Ice-T, Stay Away From White People

First, Sean "Diddy" Combs taught Martha Stewart how to rap on her new talk show - but the 64-year-old is not the only unlikely celeb getting hip-hop lessons from a musical star. Believe the hype: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star Mariska Hargitay has been honing her rhyming skills, too! "I've got Mariska rapping!" her crime-drama co-star Ice-T boasted to In Touch at the VH1 Hip Hop Honors pre-party at Splashlight Studios. "She wanted to learn how to rap, so I'm teaching her."Mariska's rep also confirms the tale. "Yes, it's true," the actress' rep tells In Touch. "Ice-T even writes his own songs for her. He's known as such a bad boy," Mariska says of Ice-T. "But he's one of the gentlest spirits I've ever met."

Another Hollywood Couple Bites The Dust (but guess who's still together after all these years)

Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds and his wife to the growing list of celebrity bust-ups. Edmonds and his wife Tracey issued a statement Wednesday announcing the end of their marriage after 13 years.R&B singer-songwriter Babyface and his wife have split after 13 years, but will continue to do business together. They have two young children. The pair said they had already been unofficially separated "for quite some time". It is with deep regret that we announce our permanent separation. We remain best friends," said the couple, who have also produced movies and television shows together, including Soul Food."(We) will continue to work together in our companies, and our various business ventures," the statement said. "More importantly, we are parents of two wonderful children, and will continue to provide a loving, caring and stable environment for them."

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Bonus Material

- Tyra and the Budussy Cat Dolls went out shopping. I guess she didn't feel like putting on her wig either.

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- Bey-Z found themselves in Paris this week. Shawn appears to have a little something on his pants. Man milk maybe?

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POSTED BY FRESH @ 10:51 AM 

10.05.2005

Jermaine Dupri Is One Lucky Dwarf

This may be old to some but it sure is hell new to me. Janet Jackson Nude Paparrazi Video. NSFW, duh. (link + picture via egostastic) I'm pretty sure this video clip was shot a while back for obvious reasons.

Shouts out to J.Tyler for the tip. Okay folks, that enough smut for today.

POSTED BY FRESH @ 3:39 PM 

Ultimate Hustler Review

So what's the verdict on the Ultimate Hustler? Its alright but its not real. Okay okay maybe I'm being a bit tough. I wasn't able to devote 100 percent of my attention to the show (my boy from BK called me at exactly 9 p.m.to shoot the shit) but I was able to follow it while I chatted away. You can read a thorough recap of the show over at BET.com. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the show. I thought that I would be seeing some College Hill type shit when it came to camera angles and graphics but I was proved wrong. In the same breathe I wasn't feeling all of the mini commercials during the show that would pop up on the screen (example: log on to BET.com to play the Ultimate Hustler Stock Exchange!) at awkward moments. The firing-catch phrase was better than Martha's but not as gangsta as the Donald. "You're going to be getting money, just not over here."

All in all I would give the show a 6.5 out of 10 stars. Its not must see TV but its worth a watch. Tell me your thoughts on the show in the comments section. And remember gang that life is a dash. [/bullshit]

Enough sugary, cotton candy shit. Let's talk about Seven! Ya'll should already know that this shit is NSFW and might even give your computer's hard drive VD. You saw it here first bitches.

Like totally OMG Becky, she set off the skank alarm.

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Bonus Material

- Yesterday I did a post about how Lil' Kim would look if she was white. Here's what I was talking about.

- Body identified in Philly is Beanie Sigel's step-father.

- Overview of the new Vanity Fair cover story on Beyonce.

- Tyra Banks to come face to face with her pr0n star "twin" Thursday on her talk show.

POSTED BY FRESH @ 10:42 AM 

10.03.2005

Must See Tv? Probably Not.

Since Martha's cast is *ahem* melanin challenged you can catch Shanequia and Quran on BET's Ultimate Hustler. The day has finally arrived for this Apprentice knock off show to premiere. The series will put 16 puts self-proclaimed entrepreneurial businessmen and women (strippers?) through the ultimate hip hop "mogul-in-training" program, led by the most "cake-aholic" mogul in the industry, Dame Dash. I wonder if this boot camp includes hit-a-muthafucka-in-the-chest drills. But eff all of that, everyone knows that its all about the prize at the end of the show.

The winner will receive a Mogul Pak that will include the opportunity to develop the winning travel with Damon Dash as he jet sets around the world to promote his empire, a fully-loaded Jeep Commander SUV and a myriad of electronic gadgets and bonus perks that turn the winner's into a true "mogul" (portable gadgets, floor seats to a major sporting event, etc.). The winner will also work within the Dash empire on his/her winning concept.

What empire? Team Roc?

All of you ANTM heads will be happy to know that former 'Home Delivery' host and New York City radio personality Egypt will be hosting 'Covergirl's Talk Model,' an Internet chat fest about America's Next Top Model. Every Thursday this fall, Egypt and 'Top Model' season two contestant April Wilkner discuss the Wednesday episode, take callers and answer e-mails for one hour beginning at 2 p.m. EST/11 a.m. PT. To participate in the interactive online talk show, visit Egypt and Wilkner at UPN.com. I personally haven't seen an episode from the new season but I always hit up Four Four for his recaps.

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Bonus Material

-Everyone's giving Fantasia shit for being illiterate but what about Trina? Glamorest is not a word baby girl. Why didn't anybody say something?

- I ain't sayin he a gold digger, but someone paying for his malt liquor.

- Vibe online sits down for a good time with Thelma.

- Tamyra Gray doesn't do ghetto. Thank you very much.

- Don't sweat the technique.

- Ha ha! Sorry Young Cheezy. Thats riiiiiiight.

RIP Nipsey Russell & August Wilson

POSTED BY FRESH @ 11:59 PM 

Nigga Please of the Week

Ray J continues to declare his affection for Oscar winner Halle Berry, even penning an ode to the actress on his new album 'Raydiation.' The song, called 'Blue High Heels,' includes lyrics like, "Baby, the way you sit and the way you stand / will make an almost-married man think about changing plans/ You got it, sex appeal, said you looking so good in your blue high heels." The singer/actor -- he also stars on the UPN sitcom 'One On One' -- has been professing his love for Berry since meeting the 'Catwoman' star at the premiere of the film, 'Lackawanna Blues,' last February.

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Buzz Notes

- Kanye has cracka ass crackas in southeastern Georgia heated. A few days ago he decided to pull out of a concert date because he didn't want to perform outside (riddle me this Batman, wasn't Live 8 outdoors?) thus pissing off whitey. To make a long story short, Billy Bob and his gang are going to show their ass if he makes an appearance anyway. There is an organization on campus called College Republications who has been using Facebook as a way of telling black students that they would be sorry if that nigga came ot the school and they attended the concert.

- Mariah Carey and Eddie Murphy were linked after they were spotted holding hands last month at a party but Carey claims she has had no contact with Murphy since the party. She says, "We were hanging out. I'm a huge Eddie Murphy fan. Maybe people could just see that and that's why they made a big drama but there is nothing going on. That’s the last time I saw him."

- Rapper/producer Pharrell Williams is set to disappoint his female fans. He's found the woman he wants to marry and settle down with. Pharrell admits, he's close to becoming a married man. He tells Complex Magazine "It's close man. It's really close. There's definitely a girl that I love. She hears my whispers. She knows my dreams and she knows my heart."

- Ja Rule is looking forward to rap rival 50 Cent's forthcoming new movie, so he can "keep an eye on the enemy." But the rapper isn't expecting "Get Rich Or Die Tryin" to be critically acclaimed despite being directed by celebrated filmmaker Jim Sheridan. Ja Rule to the NY Daily News, "I always study the enemy, so I might check it out but it looks kinda bull."

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- Seriously, would you buy a magazine with this cover?

- Kimora Lee Simmons and kiddies hang out at the premiere of the digitally remastered Cinderella movie. The two girls are such total cutie pies while KLS stopped ho'ing her products/clothing line for one night. Upgrade!

- Star Jones borrowed Al's tiara and decided to come join the fun also. But we all know who the real queen in that castle is (yeah I said it). Plus her titties look like pancakes. Downgrade!

POSTED BY FRESH @ 10:10 AM 

10.01.2005

Truth Is

If you've been sleeping under the negrotainment rock for the last 48 hours and don't have a clue to what's going on with Fantasia let me fill you in.

Fantasia's highest hope for the fall has nothing to do with her opening slot on Kanye West's tour or her two nominations at the American Music Awards. She wants to read her 4-year-old daughter a book.In her memoirs released Friday "Life Is Not a Fairy Tale," the third-season "American Idol" winner admits that she can hardly read or write. In the book, which Fantasia dictated to a freelance writer, the singer reveals that her mother is also functionally illiterate and that Fantasia was so ashamed of her own struggle it kept her from ever applying for a job. On "Idol," she learned lyrics by listening to the songs, not reading the sheet music, and since winning, she's signed contracts she couldn't read. (continue)

Whoa. I know I could be mean and say some shit like "hahaha, she probably can't even read her own book" or something to that affect but I'm not. Its actually pretty damn sad. My mother has been working with special needs children for about 12 years now. She has beenin the classroom with kids with problems ranging from ADD to having down syndrome. Even during the early years in the classroom setting I've always understood and been sensitive to people who have any type of disability, including learning.

As I watched the interview play on 20/20 along with my potential sperm donor (aka future boyfriend?) I let out a huge sigh. Reading is an ability that sometimes people take for granted. Just think if you weren't able to read than you probably wouldn't be able to come here everyday and get your laugh on! Okay maybe you could still chuckle at the pictures but come on. It was also disheartening to hear that other members in her immediate family were also illiterate. I do however give her 100 percent props for being woman enough to go on national television and be brutally honest. Maybe this will get some people talking about the illiteracy not only in the African American community but in others as well.

Okay, thats enough Fresh Walters for today.

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Buzz Notes Quickie

- Halle Berry is slated to play 70's icon Pam Grier in a remake of Foxy Brown (not Inga - - the real deal) in an upcoming movie. Do you think she will be able to pull it off?

- Is Beanie Sigel going to join the Five Heartbeats? Let's pray not.

- And while we're on the subject of G-Unit, WTF @ this mixtape cover. This is too funny though.

- Kanye West and gang go out shopping for some more tightie whities.

- Aww, check out Bow Wow and Ciara getting close for Vibe. Also peep a few throwback pictures while you're in the clicking mood. They were some cute kiddies.

- Not that anybody give a shit but Charlie (last name) Wilson has beef with Frankie Beverly. Nigga please.

- Did anybody else see Trent on The Best Week Ever last night? Maybe one day I'll be on that bitch and they can kick that negra boy who always looks like he has slob on the side of his mouth off.

- Why ya'll didn't tell me Nicole Richie had a twin?

- Special shouts to Nastack, Boogie Oogie, and Mealone for the tips and emails. I see ya!

POSTED BY FRESH @ 10:41 AM 

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