Thursday, March 11, 2010
Howard Stern dont get this Gabby Sidibe thing..
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
So how many SUCCESSFUL singing couples you know with 6 kids?
I think they are so TLC! Too loving for BET lol
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RIP Corey Haim...the man who had me addicted to white boys for the late part of the 80's
Man so I dont know and dont care if this sounds crazy but the death of Corey Haim means so much to me. I think from grades 6-9 I had a serious white boy problem, lol. I say "problem" because at one point my wall was so full of River Phoenix, Chad Lowe, NKOTB, and mostly Corey Haim and Corey Feldman, that my parrents had to have "a talk" with me about it lol. You see they are seriously the BLACKEST brown skin parrents you will meet lol. I cant explain why I went through that phase. And dont get it twisted I still have my favorites, but it was something about Corey Haim. Maybe it was the sideways smile or just the roles that he chose, because to this day, if "Lucas" comes on, Im watchin it. Same with "The Lost Boys". Needless to say if I were to write a book about my life I would have to include "The Corey Haim Era".
How I choose to remember Corey....


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Monday, March 8, 2010
What a great dedication to Denise Williams, Monica!
Love this song and now I love the video. With or without Chad Ochocinco lol. She dedicates the video to Alexander McQueen. I wonder if those are his designs shes wearing...THEY ARE TO DIE FOR!
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Man I love my Kanye vists! I always find something new!

Ooooh this Common is just what the doctor ordered! Eventhough I might have posted this already...Its that bangin!

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Monique explains her tribute to Hattie McDaniel to Oprah...
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Sunday, March 7, 2010
My "Precious" ladies make their rounds Oscar Weekend
Monique and her husband Sydney
Lenny and his daughter Zoe (PS gotta give Lenny some credit for doing so well in his first movie role!
Lenny, Mariah, and Taraji (who I think secretly wanted to be in this movie lol)
And of course the Cinderella of the night, Gabby! I know this has got to be the best weekend of her life...so far! (PS, Mariah you know I love you and youre my sista, but please wear something classy tonight at the Oscars, lol)Posted by Laiya at 2:33 PM 0 comments Links to this post
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Awwww Erykah always comes back right when we need her right?
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Wednesday, March 3, 2010
A Gay and Lesbian celebration in DC! And its about time!
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Why I love JR. Music Exec!
They are having a fundraiser and award show. And Im hosting! Along with my godmother and radio personality, Dyana Williams. There are quite a few things that are gonna make this night really cool especially considering that some of the actual kids that participate are going to get awadsr, but I am also looking forward to honoring 2 people that I am soooo proud of, Mark Byers (SUPER manager) and Adam Blackstone who I have known for 10 years now. Adam used to play in the band for the Black Lily for a few years as a young buck. Meaning he started playing with some of the best live performers that I kn0w (Kindred, Floetry, The Jazzyphatenastees, Jaguar Wright). And without going into Adam's bio, the man now is not only a great guitar/bass player he is one of the most sought after music directors in the world!! Im talkin Kanye! and Pharrell just to name a few! HE is the reason when you look at Kanye's band that some of us Philly folks think to ourselves "dont I know that dude?" lol. As far as I know Kanye's whole band is from Philly! Oh and by the way he is also producing some songs for Jill Scott's new album. Ok I know im talkin bout this dude alot but like I said Im very proud to have seen his journey! So is Vivian Green who will be presenting the award! Check out the details below!!!
Diamonds In The Rough Fundraiser & Awards
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Hyatt Regency Penn's Landing
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Tickets $75.00
Jr. Music Executive is an organization that inspires students to dream. On Wednesday, March 17, 2010 we invite you to celebrate professionals and youth that embody the spirit of Jr. Music Executive at Diamonds In The Rough. Our goal is to raise $60,000 for Jr. Music Executive's youth programs and publications. The music industry elite, arts lovers, the business community, and area youth will join in the festivities. The evening will begin by showcasing talented young artists including: Wyldlyfe, Kash Kuumba, Daminga Holden, Team Ice Cream, Royal Black, Khemist, and Sade LevVan. Food, drinks, and an electric atmosphere will be followed by the awards ceremony and a stirring closing performance by Gilbere Forte'. Our hosts for the evening are the dynamic Laiya St.Clair (www.laiyasworld.com) and the legendary Dyana Williams (107.9 WRNB).
2010 Honorees:
Marc Byers (Executive Award)
Adam Blackstone (Creative Award)
2010 Diamond In The Rough Honorees:
Ashley Coleman
Samantha Roberson
Terence Oliver
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Friday, February 26, 2010
Laz Alonso helps Jet step it up!
I told you guys a while ago that I am loving how Ebony has stepped it up to the present, but without losing who they are. Well it looks like they are working on Jet now. I dont know if its the slightly funky new font or maybe its Laz, but looking good Jet!

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Oh no! The top sista at the White House (other then Michelle of course) is resigning!
As Desiree Rogers leaves, the mind wanders to all kinds of possible and juicy reasons why this went down, lol. She will be missed though, I cant help but think she had something to do with some of the fantastic social things the Obamas have been involved in and have thrown.....
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Sunday, February 21, 2010
Lets take a moment to praise the REAL singer who sold 502,000 copies of her newest album
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Ok so yes I was on Dr. Oz, but no Im not that big in real life! lol
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Sunday, February 14, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
Ahhh new Erykah Badu! And yes its worth clickin on
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Saturday, February 6, 2010
Let's Talk Black Thought Shall We?
And our debut event "Inside the Studio" will kick off with one of my favorite people and Mc's, The Grammy Award winning, BLACK THOUGHT aka Tariq Trotter. Check out How, Why and When...
PS
Here's some extra Black Thought to remind you of the WHY
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Monday, February 1, 2010
Philly, NJ, DE, DC, MD, and VA a show you might not want to miss
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
Ok so seriously by now you havent wandered if there was any shady business with this Haiti earthquake?
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Friday, January 22, 2010
I know I havent posted in a while...
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Sunday, January 10, 2010
GABOUREY SIDIBE!!!! You know the girl we just fell in love with!?!?
She actually speaks about how she changed her voice at about 5 minutes into the clip...
And I just posted this Ellen video to show how cool and funny she is..
Gabourey Sidibe is truly my hero for 2010. Watch her as she enjoys her Jennifer Hudson moment this year. Check her out starting things up in Vanity Fair. Love the photo of her and Philly native, Lee Daniels (director of "Precious", "The Woodsman" "Shadowboxer" and "Monster's Ball"). Ok and Ima say it. Although we are all loving her "big and beautiful" attitude, sooner or later some Dr. Ian type (or movie exec) is gonna sway her to shed some pounds. Am I the only one that looks forward to her Moniquesque type makeover?????????? You know where she doesnt loose too much weight, but she just looks healthy?



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Kesha Cole all growed up?
So wow Im cruising the internet and I found this statement Keisha put out regarding her mom and 2 sisters. Its ill because I was wandering when she was gonna tire of all the buffoonery. Although Keisha has always had her "hood" side, I always thought she wanted to refine that a little. It took a while (and a baby in the oven), but I think shes getting the point. I wanted to post this because I thought that those who have excelled in any way in there lives, will definitely understand what its like when you have let somethings go. This statement was very honest and Im sure not an easy thing to say AND word......I aint mad atcha sista!
“To all my friends and fans,
It’s time that I clear the air. It’s not a secret that I haven’t been in contact with my mother Frankie, and my sisters Neffe and Elite and I never wanted to air out our differences to the public. While I won’t go into detail here I find it necessary to let you guys know I decided to stop communication with them because I was at a point in my life where I needed serenity and peace to move forward. Please know I love my family very much but it was time to let it go. You guys are a witness to a lot of what was happening from watching on air and online. Now that I am becoming a mom my passion for having a loving and peaceful home for my child is my #1 priority. It’s very important to both Daniel and I. My plate is very full; I have a new baby coming, we are planning our wedding and I am working in the studio on a new album that I am close to completing. The stress that my family is giving me with their constant false reports is not healthy and it’s not what I need at this time in my life. Please understand that there are only a few people that can officially confirm or deny anything that’s happening in my life and that’s me, Daniel, and my publicist, Tresa Sanders. And my girl Monica never lies.”
Love Your Girl,
KC
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Lets start our Black History Month activities early shall we?
During primetime each weeknight, the channel will spotlight a variety of black cult classics from film and television with commentary from industry experts, including actors, producers and musical artists who helped create, or were influenced by the productions.
One of four genres popular with African Americans will be featured each week throughout February: comedy/variety TV, film soundtracks, classic sitcoms, and blaxploitation movies.
Below is the schedule:
Comedy/Variety Week (Monday, Feb. 1 – Friday, Feb. 5):
• Viewers will be treated to encore presentations of "The Flip Wilson Show," the first successful broadcast network variety series starring an African American, and the never before re-aired "The Richard Pryor Show," which first ran on NBC in 1977.
Soundtracks Week (Monday, Feb. 8 – Friday, Feb. 12)
• TV One will honor the films with soundtracks that underscored our lives… such as the hip hop classic, "Krush Groove" and the quintessential coming-of-age treasure, "Cooley High." Host Chris “Kid” Reid (House Party) will be joined by musical artists Brian McKnight, Kurtis Blow and El DeBarge, along with producer/director Warrington Hudlin, actor Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs and actor Glynn Turman.
Classic Sitcoms Week (Monday, Feb. 15 – Friday, Feb. 19)
• This week will be hosted by actor Darryl Bell from "A Different World," one of the featured sitcoms. He will be joined by a panel that includes other actors and actresses from this week’s featured sitcoms including Ernest Thomas and Haywood Nelson from "What’s Happening!"; "The Jeffersons’" Marla Gibbs; "Good Times’" Jimmie Walker and BernNadette Stanis; and Ajai Sanders from "A Different World."
Blaxploitation Film Week – (Monday, Feb. 22 – Friday, Feb. 26)
• "The Mack," "Cleopatra Jones," "Foxy Brown," "Three Hard Way," and "Sweet Jesus Preacher Man" will be screened under host Mario Van Peebles. A panel includes his father, legendary director Melvin Van Peebles, and actors Michael Jai, Fred Williamson, Anne-Marie Johnson and Roger E. Mosley.
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Ok Usher with Niki Manij and some help from Stevie Wonder!?!?!?
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Saturday, January 2, 2010
Did I mention this is my new favorite video?
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New Alice in Wonderland TRAILER!!
Another Tim Burton directed film where he solicits the help of his two best friends and actors, Helen Bonham Carter (Burton's wife) and Johnny Depp (his best friend and star of most of Burton's movies ie Edward Scissorhands)
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So I stopped by Kanye's again and look what I found...
WE WERE ONCE A FAIRYTALE BY SPIKE JONZE & KANYE WEST
by teleTOC
Kanye also posted the new trailer for the New Iron Man movie, which is interesting because there was a little controversy surrounding the casting of Don Cheadle in the place of Terrence Howard. Last I heard Terrence wanted a raise for the sequel and the producers were like NO! lol So Don stepped in in his place. Anyway it still looks interesting. Scarlett Jo and Mikey Rourke have been added too....
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Thursday, December 31, 2009
Time Warner Cable subscribers could lose Fox channels on New Year's Eve - latimes.com
Time Warner Cable subscribers could lose Fox channels on New Year's Eve - latimes.com
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Sunday, December 27, 2009
2 things folks didnt catch from this Alicia Keys on the beach video
2. They are in Dubai, which she says, but I find it interesting because Swizz Beats is best friends with THE Prince (there are a lot!) of Dubai. Not only are they friends but the Prince is the Godfather to Swizz's son.
Oh and on a side note. Ive only been to Dubai once and for a short time. But when I looked around it was so much work that was being done. A lot of construction. I was expecting something different although a place with only 5 STAR hotels defintely aint the slums. I just thought about that as I was watchin the video because you can see the construction in the background....
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Oh Michael I miss you so much and this video doesnt make things better...
Michael Jackson - This Is It - Directed by Spike Lee from 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks on Vimeo.
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Mariah breaksdown what makes her Black and George Lopez breaksdown his Blackness
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Like this sorta new Mos Def
