Tribute to some of those passed away in 2007

I wanted to pay tribute to some of our African American entertainers, sports figures, comedians, and others who gave us much joy through their talent. May they all Rest In Peace. Bless.

• Alice Coltrane-She was an American Jazz pianist, organist, harpist and the wife of John Coltrane.
• Billy Henderson-One of the original members of the Spinners
• Lamar Lundy Jr.-played defensive end for the former Los Angeles Rams of the NFL. He was part of the “Fearsome Foursome” of defensive players on the team, considered to be one of the best squads in football history
• Luther Ingram-best known for his R&B hit “(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right.” The singer and songwriter also co–wrote the Staples Singers 1970s hit, “Respect Yourself.”
• Calvin Lockhart-appeared in 1970s films, including Let’s Do It Again, where he played the character whose nickname rapper Notorious B.I.G.often borrowed, “Biggie Smalls.” Lockhart also appeared on “Good Times” and later in Coming To America.
• James B. Davis- American gospel music singer and a founder of The Dixie Hummingbirds, one of the longest–lasting and most influential groups in gospel music.
• James "Jimmy" Walker-NBA player with the Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets and former Kansas City Kings
• Chauncey Wendell Bailey Jr-editor in chief of the five San Francisco Bay Area Post newspapers.
• Maxwell Lemuel "Max" Roach- He worked alongside many of the greatest jazz musicians, including Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker and Miles Davis.
• Kenneth “Big Moe” Moore-was a Houston rapper. He began his career on mix tapes and was later signed to Wreckshop Records
• Yolanda "LaLa" Brown-an R&B singer and protégé of Lyfe Jennings. She was best known for being featured on his single S.E.X.
• Donda West-the mother of rap superstar Kanye West and former chairwoman of the English Department at Chicago State University.
• Sean Michael Maurice Taylor-played safety for the Washington Redskins
• Ted Corbitt-Corbitt was a 1952 Olympic competitor.
• Chad “Pimp C” Butler-was a rapper who formed one–half of group UGK.
• St. Claire Cecil Bourne-known for his documentary filmmaking. Among his credits in various capacities of filmmaking is his participation in the acclaimed Muhammad Ali film “When We Were Kings.

Many of the names you may or may not know. Many didn't even make a dent in the front page, however all were important in contributing some how to American History.

For more of these greats please see , Those We Lost in 2007, by BET.COM

Jena 6 Celebrities?

Why does this picture bother me? Above is Bryant Purvis and Carwin Jones at the BET Hip Hop Awards. A few months ago they were in jail fighting for their lives. There has been question as to what they did with all the money raised. Looking at the before and after clothes pictures I am beginning to wonder myself.

James Brown's Will is Challenged

James Brown children are not happy with the contents of their father's last will. Five of his children want that will to be considered invalid. The way the current will is set up the bulk of the singer's money is left to trusts set up to educate Brown's grandchildren and for needy kids.

The Children's attorney, "Louis Levenson," stated, "There was sporadic indication that Mr. Brown intended to benefit some charities, but the circumstances surrounding the making of these documents have always been clouded in mystery,"

Forbes reported Brown made an estimated $5 million in 2005 alone. But attorneys have said Brown's accounts do not have the money they expected.

Source: Yahoo News

Oscar Peterson

Jazz Great, Oscar Peterson died in his home on Sunday. The reported cause of death was kidney failure.He as had an illustrious career spanning seven decades, Peterson played with some of the biggest names in jazz, including Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie and Dizzy Gillespie. He is also remembered for touring in a trio with Ray Brown on bass and Herb Ellis on guitar in the 1950s.

Jermaine Dupri To Be New Def Jam President??

Well the Associated Press has issued a statement by Universal Music Group that rap artist and hip-hop mogul Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter is stepping down as president of its Def Jam Records unit, effective by the end of the year. He said however he will keep doing his music for Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam.

MediaTakeout.com is reporting that Jermaine Dupri might be the next contender for the job. Jermaine has an eye for spotting talent so that might be a smart move on Universals part.

Have a Merry Christmas

Sexy Comments Galore!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE. REMEMBER OUR TROOPS OVERSEAS. HAVE A GREAT DAY!!

Rapper Remy Sued

Well it looks like Rapper Remy Ma is having some, "issues" again. This time she is being sued for 20 million dollars by the woman she is said to have shot over money. As many many remember Makeda Barnes Joseph was shot in her abdomen twice back in July.

The lawsuit says the shooting left her disabled, anxious and depressed. The suit also named as defendants Universal Music Group, and individuals who play important roles in Remy Ma's career, because they should have known she "had a history of unlawful, violent and anti-social behavior."

For more on this story see: REMY MA

Ike Turner Musical Service

GARDENA, Calif. (AP) -- Ike Turner's funeral was part memorial service, part rock concert. The nearly three-hour remembrance Friday at Greater Bethany Community Church City of Refuge in Gardena featured Turner's eight-piece band, the Kings of Rhythm, which performed rollicking renditions of some of the musician's greatest hits, including "Nutbush City Limits" and "Proud Mary." The songs brought the crowd of hundreds to its feet.

The preceding story issued by AP News.

Ike Turner as we know was not well liked. He had many demons in is life. The history that surrounds him musically though is undeniable.

This video is made by Gerhard Augustin at a hotelroom in Munich. Its a rehearsal for a germen tv show!
Just great ..

MIchael Vick-Pled Guilty

ATLANTA, Georgia (AFP) — The National Football League has slapped five members of the Atlanta Falcons with fines for showing support for their disgraced quarterback Michael Vick, American media reported Tuesday.

It is so important who you pick as your friends. I tell you what if my friends were guilty of doing something wrong. I surely would not be standing behind them (if they were obviously guilty). Sometimes we don't know our friends as much as we think we do.
Vick was sentenced to 23 months in jail on federal dogfighting charges the morning of Atlanta's December 10 game against the New Orleans Saints. If convicted, Vick could face a total of up to six years in prison and $350,000 in fines. He could face additional discipline by the NFL, even if he is not convicted.

To make matters worse, Peta has featured Vick in their holiday card section.

You put Michael in the Snow Globe and use the mouse to shake it. Wow, just in time for Christmas fun.

Wacko Jacko Strikes Again

Michael Jackson is just getting weirder by the moment. He was spotted shopping at a local Barnes an Noble by his Las Vegas hotel. He had all the children with him.

TailorMade Wins I Love New York 2

Tailor Made is still married..How can you give someone a ring and ask them to marry you when you still married. HUH? She asks him to wait 2 years to marry her.

Jamie Foxx half nekkid...in winter time?

I swear some celebs forget the photographers, (aka paparazzi) are ALWAYS around, ....put on some underwear dude~~

Source:

BowWow defends Omarion on a Talk Show

Omarion and BowWow ...awww..ain't they cute

Poor Bow. Hey I love you man. However you need to chill with feeling you have to get so emotional about everything. That just shows lack of maturity. I like the way Omarion in this video, just chilled and let BowWow get crazy. You know some say something is going on between those two. Heck I wouldn't be surprised. Folks just need to come out the closet and know fans don't care.

Check this video out

Jesse Jackson hopes to help stop foreclosures

Due to the Lending practices of some banking facilities, more Americans foreclosed on their homes this year then in the past. The Reverand Jesse Jackson Sr, founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition wants to call on all Congressional Leaders and other elected officials to meet with him at the 11th Annual Wall Street Project Conference (January 6-9 2008) at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers.

His concern is the financial crisis that could send America back in the Depression.

In addition to continuing work on the looming foreclosure crisis, Sunday, Jan. 6 -- Day 2 of the four-day conference -- will serve as a "Political Economic Summit" featuring a roundtable discussion on the new urban agenda, which includes predatory lending, foreclosures and bankruptcy, universal health coverage and soaring education costs.

For more information check out: BlackNews.com

50 cents and Ciara

Okay, for those of you who have not seen the steamy video.



Ciara just turned little man bowwow out then left him like dat..damn..lol

But according to Mediatakeout, 50 cents is the one that can't Leave her alone. He is falling for this young lady hard. However according to her publicist she is quoted as saying, " Ciara wants to have fun and enjoy life." That is what I call SPRUNG

Mitchell's Report-Some folks got slapped

This is a sad reflection on America's Past Time. So many of our young kids look up to baseball players. When baseball became big business and the money grew, so did the lies and deceit.

George Mitchell's report totaled 300 pages, plus many attachments, according to the person who read it. The sources of player names included Kirk Radomski, a former New York Mets clubhouse attendant who pleaded guilty to steroid offenses in April and says he supplied players with performance-enhancing drugs from 1995 to 2005, and a separate investigation led by the district attorney in Albany County, New York (source: International Herald Tribune)


The following is a summary of the names the report. (deadspin.com)

All the players listed in the section VIII. B.: "Information Regarding Purchases or Use of Performance Enhancing Substances by Players in Major League Baseball" (section 3 is "Radomski¹s Distribution of Performance Enhancing Substances to Major League Baseball Players")

Lenny Dykstra
David Segui
Larry Bigbie
Brian Roberts
Jack Cust
Tim Laker
Josias Manzanillo
Todd Hundley
Mark Carreon
Hal Morris
Matt Franco
Rondell White
Roger Clemens
Andy Pettitte
Chuck Knoblauch
Jason Grimsley
Gregg Zaun
David Justice
F.P. Santangelo
Glenallen Hill
Mo Vaughn
Denny Neagle
Ron Villone
Ryan Franklin
Chris Donnels
Todd Williams
Phil Hiatt
Todd Pratt
Kevin Young
Mike Lansing
Cody McKay
Kent Mercker
Adam Piatt
Miguel Tejada
Jason Christiansen
Mike Stanton
Stephen Randolph
Jerry Hairston
Paul Lo Duca
Adam Riggs
Bart Miadich
Fernando Vina
Kevin Brown
Eric Gagne
Mike Bell
Matt Herges
Gary Bennett, Jr.
Jim Parque
Brendan Donnelly
Chad Allen
Jeff Williams
Howie Clark
Nook Logan

Section IX. B."Alleged Internet Purchases of Performance Enhancing Substances By Players in Major League Baseball"

Rick Ankiel, Paul Byrd, Jay Gibbons, Troy Glaus, Jose Guillen, Jerry Hairston, Jr., Gary Matthews, Jr., and Scott Schoeneweis, and former players David Bell, Jose Canseco, Jason Grimsley, Darren Holmes, John Rocker, Ismael Valdez, Matt Williams, and Steve Woodard."

Again this is just said, I feel sorry for all the little league players who love the game and play with heart. just sad.

Congrats to Saleisha-America's Top Model

Well, the winner of America's Top Model is Saleisha. Congratulations.

Ike Turner=Dead at 76

The story first broke on TMZ.COM. As yet no cause of death is known. Tina Turners' rep returned a statement from her that stated she had not talked to him in over 35 years and she had no comment on the news.

Michael Jackson to Do Tour??

Well, I guess when you owe everyone, including your MaMa I guess you have to do a tour. However how long can Michael Jackson live off of his past?? Can he compete with the Kanye West of the 21st Century. According to the rumor mill over at Fox News is in talks with AEG Live’s to go on tour for three months from March through May 2008.

Black Tennis Professionals

Many of us know about Serena and Venus but thanks to Black Tennis Pro

I have learned so much about the world of tennis. I played a little when I was younger but didn't really have the correct teacher to appreciate the sport. So if you want to find out about people like Chanda Rubin, James Blake, Zina Garrison and more visit the sistah over at Black Tennis Pro, for the ultimate learning experience.

Atlanta School Board bans Sagging Pants

ATLANTA — The Atlanta school board voted unanimously Monday night to ban students from wearing sagging pants that expose underwear — a youthful fashion statement deemed to defy classroom decorum.

Source: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,316384,00.html


I wonder if they knew this is where the style started. It made for an indication
Prisoner was open for a "liaison"

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RIP-Nailah Franklin

Nailah Franklin was the 28-year-old pharmaceutical representative whose family reported her missing Sept. 19, prompting a widespread search.

Chicago police say Nailah Franklin was killed, the man charged in her death claimed he was shopping at a retail store and hanging out with friends at several Gold Coast hot spots, sources said. Eight days later, her nude body was discovered in dense woods in Calumet City. Police believe she was killed Sept. 18, though her cause of death has not yet been determined. A law-enforcement source has said she was not shot or stabbed.

Today bail was denied for Reginald Potts, the man who has been arrested as a suspect in her death.

For more updates check: Source

I Love New York Pregant??

Well the rumor mills are flying that I love New York's, Tiffany Pollard might be getting herself a "little tiffany." Well some folks say she got "knocked up" last season by Tango. (which would be messed up because she claims he is sporting a nubin (no wee wee). However, most think it was probably Real or Chance. Whoever, it is gonna be some MAURY stuff if it is true. I only hope it ain't midget Max's own.

Man Rapes 10 month old baby

You know after seeing and hearing about so many crimes perpetrated against children in the world you sometimes become numb and even desensitized to the news. I just found this story on YouTube, while I was checking out one of my subscriptions. I read this story and felt the bile coming up in my throat.

I tried to cry, but I couldn't. I remember when the world was horrified at the atrocities that Jeffrey Dhamer did. This man is worse then that, he is a monster. How can one rape, sodomize, a young baby. That baby did not even live one year on this earth. This is the full story.
RIP in peace Da'Niyah Marie Jackson . God has called home one of his angels.

Below are several links that also have told the story...

Pittsburgh Tribune


Parents behaving badly

Pittsburg.com

Care2

Talking Stuff

Black House News Blog

Songs in the Key of Life

But these two Videos by JiaTv on YouTube sums it up best for me.

Bow Wow Rushed to Hospital

It was reported after his concert on Thursday in Cincinnati that he was rushed to the hospital suffering from stress and exhaustion. You would be exhausted too trying to keep up with Chris Brown, Omarion, Sean Kingston and not to mention Soulja Boy.

Source: MTV NEWS

Vivica Fox spared Jail time

Well another celeberity enters a plea and bites the bullet. Vivica A. Fox has become the latest celebrity to do little to no time for a DUI. She pleaded "no contest" to a misdemanor count of driving with a blood alcohol level over the legal limit.

A Superior Court judge sentenced Fox to three years probation and ordered her to enter a 90-day alcohol education program. She also must pay a $390 fine, Mateljan said.

Source: AP NEWS

Tamia-Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis

Tamia, is a strong 32 year old woman. She is juggling marriage, (Grant Hill), raising two beautiful daughters, (Myla and Lael), and also taking on the challenge of living with multiple sclerosis.

She is quoted as saying, “Because it’s one of those things where you never know how it’s going to work out. It is something that is very serious and we still — and by we I mean the medical community — see it as a mysterious disease.”

Source:New York Times

Bernadine Wade/Fox News

Some of us have children or know of children who have to use the school bus. The fact that a 7 year old girl was getting sexually assaulted for 2 years on a school bus and the bus drives said he knew nothing about it is a travesty. Having a disabled child who rides the bus, this story really touched my heart.

I found the story on myspace from the older sister of the little girl.

Here is the story.




Below is a letter from her sister to anyone who can help.


"Friends,
My adopted little sister experienced something horrible a couple of years back on a school bus. She was repeatedly raped by an older student, he was 16, she was 7. Our case has now just went public since we have fought for years in silence. I need calls, letters, emails and your prayers, for justice concerning a little girl named Sha'praise Wade B.K.A "Nee Nee".

My mother conducted an interview with Fox News concerning my adopted little sister pending case, last week. I truly believe God is just and fair and the emotional and psychological trauma that she has experienced will be vindicated.

We will be traveling to Columbus in the next few weeks to request a law to protect ALL children on school buses not only in OHIO but throughout the Nation.



Please forward this to anyone you know that won't mind praying for a family in need. We also need you to write the powers that be to help us win this case against the Jackson City School Dist.

Here is her Website if you would like to help. We need to get the media involved

Veda's Website


PLEASE PASS THIS ON, THE CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE AND THEY SOMETIMES SUFFER IN SILENCE.

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Rasheed Thurmond -Rest In Peace

Rasheed Thurmond was one of the fastest rising comics coming out of Brooklyn. The comedian collapsed and died at his Queens home on Nov. 27, leaving behind three young daughters, a large family and an unfinished career. He was 38 years of age and died of a heart attack. He use to kick it with some straight East Coast Flavor. RIP RASHEED

A Raisin In The Sun

The highly anticipated "ABC World Premiere Movie Event: A Raisin in the Sun" is set to air on February 25th, 2008.

Mychal Bell Close to Plea

Mychal Bell, the 17 year old accused of beating a white classmate, and leading to one of the largest civil rights protest (since the 50's) is close to a deal. This would bring his felony charge down to a misdemeanor and possibly have him avoid a second trial.

It is coming on a one year anniversary from the attack and the noose found hanging on the tree.

Bell was scheduled for a Thursday trial in juvenile court but if negotiations are successful, he could enter a plea as early as Monday afternoon, Powell Lexing said

No one is condoning what Mychal Bell has done, what is being questioned is the equality of the sentence.

For continued updates see: The Town Talk

HEEEEEEEEEES BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!!

Okay, Imus is back. Imus is back, however sadly I don't think it will be the Imus we know. He will probably be like a guy that came out of "the hole" in Prison. He now has to acclimate himself back in the radio world. The morning show will be simulcast on cable's RFD-TV, owned by the Rural Media Group Inc., and rebroadcast on radio in the evenings.

Source:Yahoo News

Aids Rising in the Black Community-World Aids Day

Today is World Aids Awareness Day. This is a day of awareness, Celebration and hope. In recognition of this I am writing today about something that is not often discussed in the black community, that is the increases of the Aids Virus in Black America. This has long been considered a gay white man disease, a disease that only affects men. These are misconceptions that have been stated for the last 20 years since the disease first surfaced. In the 1980's when the epidemic first swept our Nation an estimated 60 percent of around 200,000 HIV infections reported were White Males.The gay community mobilized, however, promoting condom use and early detection to combat the spread of the disease. Their efforts have been quite successful,

However today, with rise of intravenous drug use and the clandestine escapades of "double-dipping" bisexual men for the disproportionately high incidence of HIV infections in the Black community, particularly among Black women. The sharing of dirty needles does account for up to 35 percent of the nation's HIV infections, according to the CDC. And HIV-infected men who have unprotected sex with both men and women (on the downlow syndrome).

The latter group falls in the highest risk group. We have many heterosexual woman who have become "mules." They carry this disease and are not aware they are infected. They are an especially high risk group of heterosexual black women who have been infected by a partner, who may not even know he is carrying the virus.

Whatever the cause, the solutions are clear, We need to spread awareness in the communities, especially about prevention. The aids victims are getting younger and younger. Especially with children being born with the disease. We need a lot of healing and support in the black community. I know this is "WORLD AIDS DAY." however we need to start the knowledge here at home first. We need to put aside the pride, the covering up and recognize that aside from black on black crime that Aids is heading the list for the Genocide of our community.


Sources: Ebony Magazine