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Ahoy! The Pirates Are Here!

We are finally starting to see gas prices go down and here we are in a battle with the Pirates of the Caribbean.  They are hijacking ships off the coast of Africa and attacking fishing boats and just having a gay ol’ time.  But the Indian Navy isn’t amused.  They took the pirates down immediately.  They have the marauders out there right now in the middle of the ocean saying, “You sank my battleship!”

A lot of us are looking at this on the news and are entertained by the “swashbucklin’” of it all, BUT THIS AIN’T NO MOVIE!  This could very possibly kick us in the wallet if the pirates aren’t brought under control.  The job to get our oil and other imported goods will become a perilous mission that will result in us paying steeper and steeper prices.  Read here to get an idea of what Jack Sparrow and friends are up to. 

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Community Activist Knifes Wife

The state of the union has to be more clearly defined for us all, but especially those that look like our new President.  All of the hopes and dreams that are being seen in Obama need to first be embraced in ourselves.  He said that WE can make the difference and the change needed in this country.  Well, someone needs to share that with a young man who was caught by a police officer in Baltimore, Md., stabbing his wife near a courthouse. 

He nearly fatally stabbed her in the neck and she is in critical condition at Johns Hopkins.  The man is a well-known community activist that just completed a stint of passing out fliers to remind folks in the community to vote.   In addition to his voting activism, he was recently walking the beat in the community with police and members of the community and emphasizing the need for safety.   What in the  Jesse Jackson is going on when a pillar of our community begins to crumble in such a way?  Does this discount all that he has done and set back the entire community?  Read here to see what his community organization has to say about it.

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Dishin’ Dirt On: Brandy, Soulja Boy Tell’em and Fonzworth Bently

What’s Up Y’all! It is that time again. Here is the run down…

Y’all know Brandy is on the comeback. She is on the cover of this week’s Jet Magazine lookin’ fab and tellin’ da business. In the interview she speaks candidly about how she dealt with the pain of being the cause of an accident that resulted in the death of another human being. I cannot imagine her pain. I am just glad that she is working herself through it. I am a huge Brandy fan and have been waiting for her to make a comeback.

Side Bar-On the real, why ain’t nobody asked Brandy the questions I wanna know the answers to? For instance, what REALLY happened when she went inside that church during Bible Study slinging chairs and cuttin’ a fool? Whose idea was it for her to lie and say that she was married to a NOBODY? I mean really…the only thing we knew about him was that he was Rodney Jerkins cousin and had “Indian” in his family…or a darn good ultra perm. Brandy, if you are out there…holla at your girl. I can keep a secret. ‘Nuff said…

Okay, Soulja Boy Tell’em has this new campaign on YouTube called “Let’s Go Platinum In a Week”. In this HILARIOUS video, one of the reasons he says that YOU should help him go platinum in a week is because he has a GUCCI trashcan. Although I love his ambition, I DOUBT if he makes the cut. However, the young brotha is brilliant. He ain’t just a rapper with a gimmick, he is a shrewd businessman. He recently signed a shoe deal with YUMS to personally design his own sneakers under the company’s “Block Star” line. The deal also includes a clothing line designed specifically by Soulja Boy Tell’em in conjunction with YUMS designers and the south’s next Ed Hardy, the southern graffiti artists TEX. I am all for rappers having clothing lines if they dress well…and I ain’t talking about matching from head to toe. Y’all know the type. You see them on the red carpet all the time. They will wear a Louis Vuitton sweat suit, Louis Vuitton sneakers, Louis Vuitton caps and top it off with a Louis Vuitton back pack with the matching platinum chain and medallion. Check out the video:

Side Bar-Soulja Boy Tell’em I got 500 (pennies) that says you ain’t goin’ platinum in a week. Get at your girl if you wanna take me up on the wager. Derrick and Mike know how to reach me. Not that I am hatin’ on ya’, I just need a lil’ cash. It ain’t like you ain’t got it…with GUCCI trash cans and all. I’m just sayin’…

If anybody can turn five minutes of fame into a career it is Fonzworth Bently. That boy is my IDOL! Talk about making a dollar out of 15 cents. This brotha will be on the Today Show TODAY 11/18/2008 discussing the essence of being a true gentleman. Now that is a HUSTLER! You go from making Puff Daddy grilled cheese sandwiches, picking out his clothes and holding his umbrella to dancing in music videos, designing your own umbrella line, getting signed to Kanye’s Good Music Record label, hosting your own show on VH1, to talking about absolutely NOTHING on the Today Show. I ain’t mad at cha! You should teach a class in the art of “gettin’ yo’ hustle on.” I would be the first to sign up.

Side Bar-Fonzworth if you are out there…can a sista get your grilled cheese recipe? I figure that had to be one hell of a sandwich for Puff to put you on like that. I’m just sayin’…

My girl Keyshia Cole’s cd is due out next month and I cannot wait for it. Since watching her hit show on BET, I have grown to love Keyshia. Well, the truth of the matter is…I love FRANKIE! Y’all know Frankie is the star of the show. Quit frontin’! Hollaaaaaaa…

Side Bar-Keyshia’s cd cover is beautiful. Go support the sista when the cd comes out. She needs all the cd sales she can get seeing that she is supporting two mothers and a host of other relatives and friends. ‘Nuff said…

Last but certainly not least, my other man (he doesn’t know it yet) Jamie Foxx is on the December/ January cover of Men’s Fitness magazine that hits newsstands November 24th. In the article, Jamie discusses his fitness routines and what he does to prepare for each roll. For instance, when he played Willie Beaman in Any Given Sunday, he had to bulk up and then go to football training camp so that he could get ripped. Question…what did he do to prepare for his role in Booty Call? I’m just saying…inquiring minds want to know.

Peace.
Sony

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Michael Jackson Lives In Neverland

 Michael Jackson better make a hit before he begins to fade away altogether.  Between him getting lighter and lighter every time you see him and this album that hasn’t seemed to make it to daylight, it’s a wonder we remember him.  Can you remember the last time he was spotted and where?  You think he’s moved back in with his parents?  Well, if no one knows where he is, we apparently know where he is not.  It’s now being reported that he has no land at Neverland anymore.  But, as some consolation, the house went to a corporation he has a stake in.  At least the reports of him “hanging out” with little children can cease.  No amusement park, no kids.  Right?  Read here to get details of the Neverland deal.

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T.D. Jakes Latest Is “Not Easily Broken”

The pastor’s pastor T.D. Jakes tried his hand in the film world with “Woman Thou Art Loosed.”  The film was a stirring account of sexual abuse and dismantled self-esteem.  Some of our best dramatic actors brought the dramatic effect that was necessary for such material.  The starting line-up:  Debbi Morgan, Kimberly Elise, Loretta Devine and Clifton Powell gave impressive performances. 

But now, the super pastor is back again with “Not Easily Broken”.  This film is sure to meet with high praises.  The content alone will find that moviegoers are anxious for this topic to be explored.  The film examines the bond of marriage and exactly how strong the commitment between a man and a woman can be.   Here’s a teaser for you:

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Teens Shock Tyra With Sex Survey

The Tyra Banks show gave a survey that is leaving everyone’s mouths open.  Tyra sat down and talked with Matt Lauer on the Today show about the results and they both were a bit more than concerned.  Tyra and her crew came up with the idea to find out if they could get the pulse of America’s teens sex lives by surveying 10,000 teen girls.  The girls were very open and honest about their sex life, but ironically, they aren’t talking to their parents about it at all.  A few of the girls that were surveyed came on her show and were still quite candid even after losing their anonymity.  One of the most jaw dropping results was that 1 in 5 girls have aspirations of being a teen mom.  Make sure you read here to see the alarming results.  If you’re a parent click until you get to Oz.  The reality of all of this may be too much for you to handle.

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