Whitney Houston Was “The Voice!”

She became a household name, partly because of that wonderful voice! I read a post stating how many people laughed & cracked jokes about her personal problems & eventual musical decline, but no one was laughing now. For the record, I was never one of those people… I’ve always respected the genuis that was Whitney Houston. My prayers remain with her family. The woman will never be forgotten!

 I’m Remembering Whitney Houston in this manner :

 ”She is not gone, she is only resting”

Rest In Peace Whitney!

Clara .

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Remembering A Soul Train Icon: Don Cornelius!

Saturdays back in the day were all about Soul Train! Yep, it was what my siblings & I looked forward to after a morning of cartoons, on  those carefree saturdays from school. To learn on Wednesday that the MASTER of Soul Train, Mr. Don Cornelius, had passed away from a reportedly suicide, was truly a sad day. That articulate, well dressed, good looking afroed, voice of silk brother… dead at 75.

 How can anyone not remember that Soul Train helped launched the soul of groups like The Jackson Five, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Earth, Wind & Fire, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Supremes?… solo artists such as  Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Little Stevie Wonder and Whitney Houston? Wow, this iconic trendsetter of music from the soul won’t be forgotten. And those diashki clothes, funky fro and bellbottoms?  A Black girl’s idea of beauty on a grand scale! How I longed to some day take my turn sashaying down that dynamic Soul Train Line! Anyho,

 Dapper Don Cornelius, if you’re somewhere reading this? I raise my fist  to you. “Wishing you heavenly love, peace and soul”!

holla’ 

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Jennifer Lopez Cries Over Her Love Jones-Marc Anthony

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Oh don’t go acting so shocked people! Their breakup is still new, after all and I for one think that JLO breaking down at her recent Connecticut concert was solely due to her missing Marc Anthony and thinking about those love jones the two of them shared and they do have babies together. I say she sang  “If You Had My Love” not for Sean “P”  Diddy Combs, or even Ben Affleck, but to her Latin soulmate, former lover, hubby and father to her babies, Marc Anthony!

I also say Celebrities need to get a grip and work on their troubled marriages before hauling off and threatening divorce. Unless he cheated, stole, abused, or discovered him to be an undercover homsexual, JLO should have stayed and worked on it. Gurl, if it ain’t broke, don’t try to fix it. No man is perfect and neither are you! Anyhoo, I think Mariah Carrey said it best in reference to her own hubby, Nick Cannon in a recent interview “He’s a man!” 

TMZ producer Harvey Levin was seen on a C-Span Entertainment News Coverage saying he’d never pay for interviews. Videos and pictures yes, because they’re objective. He also regrets not having gotten to know Steve Jobs. Well, dude, you ain’t the only one:) Anyhoo, if you thought coming out was the “career ender” what about all the publicity surrounding a friendship with Steve Jobs? You know how people love gossip…

For all of you who haven’t seen CHELSEA SETTLES on MTV? Three words: Check it out! It is so inspiring for all young adults & teens who are trying to come up from obstacles and challenges to live their dreams, regardless of how others treat , or view you.  Don’t let H8Rs destroy your resolve to become “Somebody.”  Y’all get the impression how this post is turning into a motivational speak?! just sayin’

Did ya hear?

Lindsey Lohan’s mom, Dina writing a Tell-All?

Chris Brown & Kelly Rowland hooking up while on tour together?

That John Travolta called to reserve a table at a KFC while in France?

Back when Wendy Williams was a Radio DJ, she had an assistant to spy on Jennifer Lopez while she visited the ladies room, only to take note of the “fact” that JLO failed to wash her hands!?!. Can y’all say “Nasty Girl?” tsk, tsk… Okay, sooo, maybe, she was nervous back then and forgot how cleanliness is next to godliness? That’s not cool JLO, but, I’m not hating. But, like ” Life is a beautiful thing. Love is a beautiful thing.” Don’t cha know, handwashing is essential to good health and health is a beautiful thing?

holla’

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Military “Sidewinder” Singing Sensations Taking Over YouTube

Okay, I’m back with some new kids on the block in the Viral world people! Yes, it’s the singing sensations heard around the world via YouTube! The group of  US Airforce Military known as Sidewinder, is making an impact overseas by singing such great hits as Celo Green’s “Forget You”,  Black Eyed Peas “Tonight’s Gonna Be A Good Night”, and Adele’s smash hit, “Rolling In The Deep!”. This group performs for their fellow troops to keep morale high and lift spirits while they go about the business of taking care of business for our country.

YouTube has over 900,000,00 viewers at last count from this very talented musical group of performing Military folk. Here’s the link for the video for all of you g-moguls whose still talking about the sad suicide of Russell Armstrong, estranged husband of  Housewives Of Beverly Hills, reality star, Taylor. I say, move on already and let that poor soul rest in peace and pray for comfort for those left behind; Taylor and Russell’s children. A daughter with Taylor and 2 sons from a previous relationship.

Okay, the video to The United States Airforce Performers: http://youtu.be/ebaskrzdbna. Show some love why don’t cha?

holla’

Keep it here for the news & views, celebrity on the real, and the stuff of news that you might not get on those other “celebrity” sites! just sayin’ :0)

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Kelly Rowland Dishes On Access Hollywood Live

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Kelly Rowland, formerly of Destiny’s Child spent time on Friday’s Access hollywood live hosted by Billy Bush and guest host Tisha Campbell (Martin) Kelly was dishing on everything from her new fragrance called Empress ( in stores now btw) to her smoking hot Album : Here I Am. Let me tell y’all, the Kelly Rowland of Destiny’s Child era has been replaced by an amazon black goddess with a banging bod that spells HOT!

Kelly admits to working out and her bold, semi- bare body graces the cover of VIBE MAGAZINE! The singer-actress recently guest starred on Single Ladies where she played a sexy disc jockey, vying for a new kid on the block. Ms. Rowland album is steaming up the video and airwaves, which also promped a video shout-out from her bff, Beyonce on Access.

When asked about a Destiny Child‘s reunion, Kelly admitted that when the ladies got together they talked about everything else, but, a destiny child’s reunion, although she did admit in so many words to being open to the idea. Well, if things continue on in Kelly’s favor at this time in her career, there might not ever come a reunion-just sayin’

Remember to catch the wedding recap of Nick Lashey and Vanessa Minnillo.  Nick and Vanessa’s Dream Wedding airs Saturday on TLC. Check your local listing.

Did y’all know that Hef was actually relieved that Crystal called off their wedding? According to Crystal on Monday’s View, when she told Hef she didn’t think getting married was a good idea, Hfe stated he was only doing it for her!

Well…hollah’

A View From Missy Elliott’s VH1 Behind The Scenes

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It was quite interesting to watch-VH1 Behind The Music with Missy Elliott. I was truly inspired by her story of survival and fight for the right to be herself. Missy Elliott, writer, producer, rapper and advocate againt abuse is full figured, which seemingly got her rejected from her own project. According to Missy, she produced video starring a young Raven Samone and was cut from appearing in it due to her weight. The video used a slimmer person.

Ms. Elliott also talks about her father pulling a gun on her mother and Missy begging him not to shoot her mom. Missy says that she went public with the sexual abuse by a 16 year old cousin when she was just 8 years old because other victims needed to know. Her mother hesitant to “air” their personal laundry, finaly saw that Missy Elliot, her daughter was spot on in making that decision.

There were several down periods that befelled the rapper/producer/songwriter. Her good friend Aaliyah’s death in August 2001, rocked Missy to the core. Missy’s Timberland had produced Aaliyah’s second album, One In A Million.  The young singer/actress loss was devasting to Missy Elliott. Missy’s health began to deteriorate as well. With her star still rising, she became hypertensive (elevated blood pressure) and diagnosed with Graves Disease.

Reportedly, the rapper’s health is under control and she is still doing it, with her Under Construction, dedicated to Aaliyah, becoming the highest selling album to date . As Missy ends her VH1 segment with this inspiration ”Pray to be amongst the legends when I’m done, but, I’m not done yet.”

The Season Finale Of “The Voice” Airing Wednesday Night On NBC

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Countdown to the grand finale of ”The Voice”, the show that places contestant in dueling competition in front of 4 judges; Christina Aguilera, Blake Shelton, Cee Lo Green and Adam Levine. This show comes on the heels of American Idol, America’s Got Talent and Can You Dance? with  a few exceptions. The judges become coaches in the finals. It also uses social networking to bring in viewership.

Now it’s down to the wire with Wednesday grand slam performances. Who will emerge the winner? Be crowned “The Voice?” Win a Record Contract and take home $100,000? I’m sure folks will be tuning in to watch tonight as well! So, who are these remaing 4 contestants and why did the judges choose them?

1. Javier Colon- born in America of Dominican & Puerto Rican decent. An independent Artist with several albums to his credit and a former member of The Derek Trucks Band. Javier was chosen by team Adam who told Javier that he had one of the BEST voices he’d ever heard, EVER! Oh, seems young Justin Bieber is a fan who tweets his favorite to win…

Vicci Martinez- At 26, she’s a powerhouse on the drums. Coached by Cee Lo Green (F$#K You!) himself who told her, “you inspire me and you touch my heart.”  Just maybe, Vicci will be the winner rolling in the money & accoloades after folks heard her sing Dog Days Are Over and Rolling In The Deep!

Beverly McCelllan of team Christina has a B. B. King, Thrill Is Gone sort of bluesy-soulfulness and A Melissa Etheridge’s Country Crooner in her. Seems Beverly singing The Only One with a chest cold no less, got Melissa’ 4 thumbs up…

Dia Frampton appears to be a winner before the competition is called. She gets to sing with her coach Blake’s country music wife, Miranda Lambert in a duet on tonight’s finale. Dia singing “Losing My Religion” must have been the deciding factor for the husband & wife team.

Each contestant will have no choice but to bring it . The 2 hour finale will have each one singing a solo and a duet with their coaches! $100,000 is sooo… I’m sure the winner of “The Voice” will put it all into perspective for y’all!

hollah’

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Lady GaGa On Monday’s View Couch!

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No doubt the world has seen those ghastly, enormous shoes Lady GaGa wore on The View today! People, I’m a bit archiac & I get that GaGa is a fashion futuristic maven of all things “Worn Wierd” but, the gurl could hardly walk in those things. Scratch that, she couldn’t walk due to the fact that 2 guys had to assist her onto The View couch:) But, it’s all good as GaGa spilled about her childhood and being teased for her nose-whatever. That Black fashion ensemble wasn’t too much of a distraction. But, did ya’ll get a look at those hideous shoes? Well, does fashion matter? “It’s profound”-Tim Gunn

Wendy’s Monday highlights? Dish on how Wendy Williams like to party at the club…Mary Hart’s Entertainment Tonight’s farewell tribute. Yep after 25 years of “this is Mary Hart” in the entertainment/ celebrity gossip arena, Mary Hart is walking away with those million dollar insured legs of hers. Then, Wendy wouldn’t be Wendy, if she didn’t talk about NENE & Star Jones, still feuding even after losing the celebrity apprentice. As Trump usually does on the show, previous players get to come in to rehash old ills & congratulate the winner. John Rich won The Celebrity Apprentice, beating out Marlee Matlin.

Star Jones & NeNe Leakes stole the show with their ghetto fabulous antics. Chile, that’s what rating’s is all about. Blame it on the Blacks! just sayin’ & Look at Maury Povich as an example…Baby mama drama and all:) okay, ya’ll. Dang, just sayin’. But, I digress. Anyho, didn’t watch the last one standing on The Apprentice-was too busy watching Mob Wives from Staten Island! Drita taking her shoes off for the rumble in the jungle and the profanity! My word, never heard such stuff coming from women. But, then, it’s the women of the Mob, ya’ll:) just sayin’. Anyho, got to write an indepth about those women at some point…

Did You Hear?

Basketball Wives returning to VH1 on Monday, May 30th?

Amarosa (former Celebrity Apprentice & Trump’s pet) is busily dating Michael Clark Duncan, the actor from The Green Mile amid rumors of a pregnancy?

John Edwards has a Sex Tape floating around out there with his love child’s mama-Shhh. Oh what the crap, He’s destroyed his family/political career long ago.

Linda Carter, the original Wonder Woman turns 60 in July

That I got a headache and I’m not writing anymore? Well, I’m not…

hollah’ 

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