2009 Soul Train Awards

Toni Braxton Feat. Trey Songz - Yesterday
Wow, that was a terrible performance. I couln't understand a word Toni said, and the only good thing was the moment Trey came on - beyond that everything was sour. That kiss was stank - too overdone, no shock value, and void of any passion. You know there is talk that this kiss sparked Toni and Keri's split. Not so sure, any man can see this was nothing.

Keri Hilson - Medley

I love this performance. Vocals were pretty decent. Dancing was aight, but Keri just brings such age with her. Like a grown woman talking about the most childish things. I realize Beyonce set the bar pretty high and that every pop singer is compared to her, but Keri is no Bey - but somehow still pretty good.

There is some missing component though - is it sex appeal? - YESS!

Plus, who can forget sister girl's busted feet.

Charlie Wilson Tribute

I really hate tributes, but I was actually glad once Genuine got off stage. Raheem DeVaughn was pretty good, well at least entertaining. Kandi's voice bothers me though - the shakiness and effort just bother me. I'm trying so hard to like her but - well, I can't. But it was Brian Mcknight that caught my eye. Dude really has some natural talent.

It all got better when Charlie got on stage - no one can pull off Charlie better than the original. Tribut gets a C - I've seen better.

I'm over Awards shows. It's just has-beens free-for-all season. Wake me up when Awards shows are not listed under Reality TV.

True Royalty

Michelle Obama is my homegirl and I don't even know her. She represents for the ladies and while I have done so before - I must give her a little shot out.

Do your thing Mrs. First Lady!

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk out to the North Portico to welcome India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur to the State Dinner at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcome India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur to the State Dinner at the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.

 

First lady Michelle Obama hosts a presentation to young women from the White House Leadership and Mentoring Program on the history and protocol surrounding State and Official Visits prior to the State Dinner for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.

Check out those gams! Work girl!

First lady Michelle Obama laughs during a meeting with school personnel at Hollin Meadows Science and Math Focus School in Alexandria, Virginia November 18, 2009. She visited the school to highlight the USDAO's Healthier U.S. Schools Challenge focusing on three core principles: nutritious meals, nutrition education, and physical education.

Artist of the Day - Laura Facey-Cooper

A 3,320-pound bronze sculpture called Redemption Song unveiled on July 31 in Kingston, Jamaica has become the latest controversy on the island. The statue portrays two former slaves, a male and a female standing in a pool of water with their eyes looking towards the sky. Why the controversy? Both statues are naked as the day they were born and the man who stands about 11 feet tall has a penis that...well...stands tall on its own. Some criticize what they observe as inappropriate European features chiseled in the woman's face.


Emblazoned on the base of the statue are the words of Marcus Garvey put to music by Bob Marley in the song that gave the statue its name "none but ourselves can free our mind." Those who support the statue suggest the controversy over its nakedness is evidence that Jamaicans may not yet be free from the mental slavery that Garvey and Marley discussed. Many of Europe's most famous sculptures are in the nude and are considered works of art.

Does size matter? It appears that the focal point over the debate has become the man's penis, or to be more specific the size of it. Laura Facey-Cooper, the Jamaican sculptor who created the statue says "I did not particularly enlarge that part of the male body to the exclusion of anything else. He has very strong muscles in his torso and buttocks. Both the male and female are very well-endowed in every possible way."

Several Jamaicans are calling for the Patterson administration to remove the statue from the newly named Emancipation Park in which it stands. This would not be the first time a statue has been recalled in Jamaica. During the 1980's sculptor Christopher Gonzales was commissioned to create a statue to honor the late Jamaican reggae superstar Bob Marley. After it's completion the government, then led by Edward Seaga decided that it was not what they were looking for and commissioned Alvin Mariott to erect another which now stands in front of Jamaica's National Stadium. Gonzales's statue spent much of the 20 years since in the National Gallery before its recent placement at the Island Village in Ocho Rios.

At a recent concert in the Emancipation Park given in honor Jamaica's beloved Miss Lou (Louise Bennett-Coverly) popular Deejay Tony Rebel pleaded to Jamaica's Prime Minister P.J. Patterson "Mister prime minister, take down the naked people and put up a statue of Miss Lou instead." Many of the over 10,000 in attendance cheered in support. In a release by the sculptor, Laura Facey Cooper upon the release of the statue she stated "It is my hope that our Jamaican people will be moved by Redemption Song." source

As for me - I get it. Quite beautiful to me, and not is a sexual way either. If the people of Jamaica would just chill they might get that by being redeemed they are new and can move forward, rather upward. The nakedness speaks to me the whole Adam Eve newness, youthfullness - like strong and eager children. I see the power, and the humility. The size doesn't bother me. Seems realistic enough. Children won't be shocked. They just might ask what's up with that. Just explain and they'll get it. I love it and hope to one day touch the water and become refreshed and reminded of the suffering, struggles and freedoms.

For more of the Art from Laura Facey-Cooper please visit:

http://www.laurafacey.com/

Shaniya Davis

I realize this is a few weeks old now, but I was super traumatized when I saw this story - so much that I couldn't post at all.

This sweet baby was killed. Probably choked or bled to death. I know she suffered. I can't imagine the sick men trying to force themselves into her. I know she cried and begged them to stop - probably screaming for the one she knew would save her - had they known. Then tossed in the bushes.

I just try to place myself into each person's shoes attempting to make sense of any of it. The father's for letting Shaniya go with her mother, Antoinette for allowing her daughter to go with men who want sex or telling her to go. The men - for wanting a little girl, negotiating for her, passing her to a friend.

Crazy,yes, but I'm not surprised. I just don't  understand what in a man's brain allows them to seriously consider or act out sex with a little girl. Do they not understand the damage they cause? Why won't they just leave them alone? Is nothing sacred?

Call me a murderer now. right now. seriously.

I'll gladly embrace the cold pungent walls of a prison before I allowed a man to breath beyond penetrating my little girl. Call me a murderer - I'd slit and slice, probably bath in the blood for vengence. I can't help but go there. When I change and wash my daughter I check. I ask her who wipes her and who helped her change her clothes. I tell her that anyone who touches her there is a bad person and Mommy needs to know about it. She tells me her teacher wipes her - I say that's okay. That she took a bath with her cousins - that's okay. But if she tells me a man or boy put his hand or face down there - it's gonna be some insane - off the wall - Saw - slow and painful torture going down.

Something tells me that the father was a trick and the mother was a prostitute. He just doesn't look like he belongs on her side of town. Which is his business, but i need to know how they ended up with a conceived child in the first place. Which again doesn't matter - but their relationship - one night stand or not - seems questionable. And if he'll conceal once then I smell a rat.

I feel for any parent though who has lost a child in whatever circumstance. And this one - so sad. The pain in his face is real, and I prayed that God comfort those grieving for Shaniya.

But the mother, Antoinette Davis, I'm sure lied to the police. She said she didn't know what happened to her daughter, but the man carrying her in the hotel looked like someone she not only knows, but probably does his dreads. She says her daughter was in the bed at 5:30am, but knew how to unlock the door - could have left by herself.

I don't believe that at all. The look on her mugshot says, 'yeah and what'. She let those guys take her, she sold her, she swapped for something, or she was too high to notice they had left with her. Either way - she needs more than a parenting class.

I think she should get life in prison.

Y R these two Smiling?

Why do they looks like Twins?

The Ying-Yang Twins, at that.

These men are sick and evil.

These men don't deserve life.

They need those smirks knocked off.

They deserve punishment beyond prison.

They will get what's coming to them.

In all I'm totally against children being used, or enduring any pain. I just hate that any two idiots with and egg and sperm can just have a baby. Yeah, I have blame. Blame for each fool in this story. I blame the security at the hotel for not being suspicious when they saw her being carried like that? She was alive and they could have saved her. Passers by could have helped. The mother is to blame, the father deserves his too, The men have and eternity of hell to endure so no matter how long they live here on earth hell is waiting.

This whole thing could have been avoided.

That's why you have to be careful.

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Video World Premiere: Toni Braxton - Yesterday (Feat. Trey Songz)

Toni is really showing some age, and I hear she's newly separated. I would bet a little that Trey seduced her, or maybe she seduced him - but there was some seducing going on (maybe no seducing was needed - he's a flirt and she comes off as a cougar).

Anyhow, I can sense a little connection there.

Beyonce - Video Phone

Whew!


Beyonce knows a thing or two about secks appeal. This video is on fire. I love it. Every detail is embellished and I saw no flaw. Lady Gaga held hers against Beyonce. Of course Bey had to keep it simple so homegirl wouldn't feel out of place - but still - kudos.

The toy weaponry was the best part. The M-16, the little 22, the Cross Bow, hell I think I saw some num chucks. I keep saying Bey has done all that can be done, but here she is again surprising me with yet another killer video.

This just gives me another opportunity to post my favorite Video Phone dance cover:

Video World Premiers

Rihanna - Russian Roulette

Chris Brown - Crawl


Gucci Mane - Worst Enemy


Raphael Saadiq - Staying In Love

Shaunie is Leaving Shaq AGAIN

Shaunie O'Neal, the wife of Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal, has filed for legal separation. The couple have been married for six years, 11 months.


TMZ has learned Shaunie filed legal papers yesterday in L.A., even though the couple lives in Florida. The petition says although Shaunie is filing for legal separation, she intends to file for divorce. She lists "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for separation. We're told Shaunie pulled her kids out of school in Florida several days ago and they are with her now in L.A.

Girlfriend I feel you! Always blowing the horn huh? These men better get right or I'm leaving and taking half with me, lol! Only a year ago Shaunie filed for divorce:

Shaquille And Shaunie O’Neal Call Off Divorce

Posted on 15 August 2008 by HG

Shaquille O’Neal and his wife Shaunie have been working on saving their marriage for a while, and now the couple feels comfortable in saying that they’re staying together. Well at least Shaunie O’Neal does.

Ms. O’Neal was being interviewed by the Associated Press about her new video sharing Web site when she spoke on her marriage.

“Neither one of us could probably answer why we were getting one in the first place.”

“Things have been going so great, that someone actually had to remind us that ‘Hey, you do remember those papers are still there.’ Literally, it was days ago. So, we’ve agreed that before we leave Florida in a few days we’ll make sure that that’s gone away.”

Sounds like they’ve worked things out. Or that Shaq thought about the financial hit he was gonna take and let bygones be bygones. Or he thought about the ammo this would give Kobe’s revenge rap and decided to bite the bullet.

Naw really this is sad. A woman can take a lot when her mind is set, so you know Shaq has been working overtime on Shaunie's nerves. My advise to Shaq is to get it right and give the lady what she wants. If it's cheating, then stop. If it's gambling, quit. Drugs, go cold turkey. You get what I'm saying.

Everyone knows:

If Mama isn't happy - No one is happy.

Ponytail - Mya Ft. Nicki Minaj

I'm so happy that Mya is resurfacing. Chick really hasn't reached her potential, but if this single is telling - Mya is a force to reckoned with. I was a little turned off by the the "pull it, pull it" lyric in the hook, but by Nicki's part I was over it.

Check out this track from Mya and Young Money’s first lady, Nicki Minaj. The track comes from Mya’s latest mixtape release, Beauty & the Streets Vol. 1.

Mya feat. Nicki Minaj - Ponytail

Mya feat. Bun B "Show Me Something" Music Video HQ

Mya is currently working on her 6th studio album, due sometime at the top of next year, with a single to drop this fall. The album is to be released on her own independent label, entitled Planet 9.

I swear Mya is channeling Aaliyah - who is gone tooooo soon. Am I the only one missing her?

Say no to the Swine Flu Vaccine

Just delivering several ideas on the Swine Flu Vaccine that I uncovered this weekend. The first is the take from Minister Louis Farrakhan:

Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan told an audience in Memphis he believes the H1N1 flu vaccine was developed to kill people, a witness said.


Farrakhan, 76, spoke for nearly three hours Sunday at a gathering to observe the religious group's Holy Day of Atonement, which also marked the 14th anniversary of the Million Man March in Washington, the (Memphis) Commercial Appeal reported, citing a source who attended the speech.

"The Earth can't take 6.5 billion people. We just can't feed that many. So what are you going to do? Kill as many as you can. We have to develop a science that kills them and makes it look as though they died from some disease," Farrakhan said, adding that many wise people won't take the vaccine.

"The black community has become toxic and must cleanse and restore peace from within," Farrakhan said.

Farrakhan told listeners not to become complacent as a result of Barack Obama's election as the United States' first black president, the newspaper said.

"You have to understand that he was voted in to take on the affairs of a nation, not yours and mine. He is the American president, not the black president," he said.

Journalist Files Charges against WHO and UN for Bioterrorism and Intent to Commit Mass Murder

As the anticipated July release date for Baxter's A/H1N1 flu pandemic vaccine approaches, an Austrian investigative journalist is warning the world that the greatest crime in the history of humanity is underway. Jane Burgermeister has recently filed criminal charges with the FBI against the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations (UN), and several of the highest ranking government and corporate officials concerning bioterrorism and attempts to commit mass murder. She has also prepared an injunction against forced vaccination which is being filed in America. These actions follow her charges filed in April against Baxter AG and Avir Green Hills Biotechnology of Austria for producing contaminated bird flu vaccine, alleging this was a deliberate act to cause and profit from a pandemic.


Summary of claims and allegations filed with FBI in Austria on June 10, 2009

In her charges, Burgermeister presents evidence of acts of bioterrorism that is in violation of U.S. law by a group operating within the U.S. under the direction of international bankers who control the Federal Reserve, as well as WHO, UN and NATO. This bioterrorism is for the purpose of carrying out a mass genocide against the U.S. population by use of a genetically engineered flu pandemic virus with the intent of causing death. This group has annexed high government offices in the U.S.
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Ding! it's done...........

I never quite understood exactly why Usher married Tameka, but he did. He looked like such a fool doing it too. Everybody felt it. She just didn't seem his match. Like attracts like, and if it doesn't fit - don't force it. Now he's singing about signing papers and damn near loosing his Mama........hold up and take a break...Usher doesn't have the intuition of an armpit hair huh? Freaking loser.

Tameka had a cute baby, but somehow I don't think that second baby is Ushers, don't know why - but I heard something about that I while back. Maybe it is, but anything negative about Tameka in print is believable. If somewhere it says that Tameka was buying the kids gold teeth - we'd believe it. Or that Tameka was screwing his best friend - We'd believe it. Or that Tameka emptied all of his bank accounts and slashed his mama's tires - we'd believe it. Actually didn't some of that stuff happen?

Either way it's over. The decree has been entered, and 30 days from now either could get married all over again. Tameka is better off now more than ever, and Usher has lost what little, if ever any, sex appeal he night have ever had.

Nidal Malik Hasan shoots up Fort Hood

Yesterday as I was making my way home, I hear Obama's voice on the radio - he was giving a response to this shooting at Fort Hood. I am totally sick of his voice. He needs to handle that Healthcare Bill, and get me my stimulus - what I voted for. (He said stimulus I thought we'd get another check like that check back in June. that was great. I feel hustled, and gas is back @ $2.59)

Okay so I found out it was a Muslim, Nidal Malik Hasan, and was scheduled to deploy to Iraq or Afghanistan today or tomorrow. Like what? There's got to be some rules, some regulations.

First off, why are there still soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan? Obama said he was getting them out within 9 months. It's been a year and they're deliberating sending more. F that. Obama is really getting on my bad side. It's like he a worse Bush, all on they're side. I'm watching and I do not like what I'm seeing. The skin color haze I might have been somewhat under is fading and I'm realizing Obama might have pulled my leg.

Second off, whose idea was it to enlist a Muslim while we're at war with a Muslim country. Sound racist? Not so. I'm just saying. I'm sure he stood out like a sore thumb. Army demographics say nearly 3/4 is white, nearly a quarter black. Less than 15% is Hispanic, Asian, or other. The Army can sure identify a Gay man, but seems not to notice the gay presence using up all the benefits, really hustling them. The Army just should have had they're eye on him = should've seen that one coming. He was a dead giveaway, sorry.

Thirdly, and lastly - We shouldn't have been there anyway. Leave those people to their country. Them kill each other or flourish - whichever, but let them handle their own. You can't force democracy on a country that is a Islamic Republic, which means a middle path between a completely secular and a theocratic (and/or Orthodox Islamic) system of government. What they want let them fight for it. Blacks had to, still are. I wasn't there, but my grandmother knows. she grew up in the south, and US soldiers weren't around trying to keep the peace - that's why it bothers her so much to see blacks walking past a water fountain, not voting, saying they don't use public bathrooms, or not even going to the library. I just say that war is built on lies and deception and US presence is not warranted.

Beyonce performs for the MTV Europe Music Awards - Sweet Dreams

The 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards took place in Berlin. Beyonce, todays only relavent diva, torn the roof off with the performance below.



Yeah, chick comes hard each and every SINGLE time! Beyonce is a wonder. A wonderful dancer, singer, and looks great. People are so hard on her = jealous hoes. Not me though. I applaud her hard work and commitment. I wish that my super fine ass could last through just one minute of all that grinding, squatting, and flipping in 7 inch inch heels. People say that she can't claim christian because of all the sexy outfits and lewd dancing, yeah whatever. I say we all have our walk with Christ - never judge.

SandraRose, who I hate agreeing with posted pics of Beyonce's cellulite drawing focus to her cellulite. So? Who cares? Cellulite is separated fat. Show me a woman without cellulite and I'll show you a woman defying m'er f'in gravity. yes, defying freaking gravity. Be glad a woman is doing her thang, not getting exploited and degraded. All the haters need to get onstage under a spotlight in the same outfit dance around and lets get out our pad and pens (and cameras).

We all can't be stars. And none of us can be flawless.

Froggy Greens

Gross right! I must be too understanding? This happens to grocery stores everywhere. People put their little pennies down and literally broadcast on network news when they find one thing wrong. Glory greens have always been tasty to me. Go Glory! This big heffalump hasn't found much wrong with anything else she's bought.

I remember I purchased some chicken once and when I peeled back the first layer of meat blood ran - gross right? Well, I know that this happens, so I wrapped the chicken and found the manager. She apologized and gave me my money back plus gave me some free juice. I didn't tell every customer, ''Hey girl, check your chicken - I got some bloody chicken''. No! Just chill, contact who you need to contact and get that settled the right way.

Rhianna Speaks

I knew that when she decided to speak, she would appeal to the public and seem the innocent lamb. I'm not convinced. Sorry.

Sarah Palin's Undelivered Victory Speech

Thank you all so much. And thank you, America, for the great responsibility that you have given to President-elect John S. McCain.
It’s been just 68 days since that afternoon in Dayton, Ohio, when Senator McCain introduced me as his running mate. He is truly the maverick. He took a chance on me. I will always be grateful for that. It will be the honor of a lifetime to work him as vice president of the United States. And I pledge to govern with integrity, and goodwill, and clear conviction, and a servant’s heart.

My fellow Americans, tens of millions of you shared our convictions and gave us your votes. And I thank you for your confidence. We were facing tough odds and formidable opponents.
It’s not always easy in politics to see the best in our opponents. But we have seen the grace and skill of Barack Obama, and the grit and determination of Joe Biden. By his nomination and extraordinary campaign, Barack Obama has achieved a great thing, for himself and for our country, and for that America will always honor him. I say God bless you, Senator Obama, and your beautiful family.
As for my own family, well, it’s been quite a journey these past 69 days. We were ready, in defeat, to return to a place and a life we love. And I said to my husband Todd that it’s not a step down when he’s no longer Alaska’s “First Dude.” He will now be the first guy ever to become the “Second Dude.”
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Hollowent pretty Well....

I had fun this past weekend. A little candy, some time with the kiddies = Pretty cool. Here are some great Holloween post worthy shots.

The 'Fairest of them All' - Mrs. Obama - Meow!

Sherry Sheppard has decided to go as a morph of super-woman, Elvira, and Cleopatra.

Wendy Williams - went as herself, (no really) as Dolly Pardon. Dang, Wendy needs to pull the breaks on the powder, but still fabolous nonetheless.

B. Scott politelty shows the girls how it is actually done. Loves it.

Teyana Taylor went as Sheneneh, her freinds went as Keylolo.

Loves it, and loves her too!

LaToya Jackson went as the Fire & Ice. Mmmmh the jury is still out....

Ooops! wrong post. Still scary, that's why I kept it in the post.

How bout it? Passionless?

Lance Gross and fab girlfriend Eva Marcille.

I see she's the Queen of the Night, but is he supposed to be Pooky?

Ice T & Coco went as assholes. Freaking hate this couple.

Natasha Renee came as Satan, no - seriously. Like, I don't even play like this as all. Ever.

Angela Simmons came as Minnie Mouse. Super hot.

Melanie B. and Stephen Belafonte take little cutie pie Angel Murphy out trick or treating.

I just knew that she'd let that baby grow her hair back, but this fool really has a bald Mohawk on that sweet baby's head. Foolishness out of control.

Kandi and Toya look great, loves it.

The Cannons are still holding hands like middle schoolers and went as angels this Halloween.

Nick really looks weak still fooling around with Mariah. These two leave the nastiest ear-waxiest taste in my mouth. Not sexy, not sexy at all.

Toya Carter is totally hot. Her personality just doesn't hardly compare. Gosh I wish she would just go see a therapist, let her mom go do crack, focus on a career, and be stronger for her duaghter. Oh! and find a man, since I heard her latest man bought her a gun and somehow that ended their relationship. True? don't think so. If I were the man, it would be her mousy depressed attitude that would run me off.

How bout that?

This chick Whitney Isleib, Cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys went in Blackface. I know they though it was so funny, so cool. totally kegger party type fun, but someone really needs to show her what's up. Not cute.

Now Happy Monday!