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Monday, April 26, 2010
Everyday is Mommy's Day...
Well this marks the last challenge for me as "Guest Designer" at Platinum Scraps. I truly enjoyed the challenges as it got me to get my stuff out on a weekly busy and create somethin!
This weeks challenge at Platinum Scraps is shown below. The challenge for the month was selected by designer, Leialoha. Please also visit her blog! She does great work too! Sketch was found over at scrapbook.com by "Robin."
Make sure you stop over at Platinum Scraps to see all of the other designers takes on the sketch!
Here is the sketch...
This weeks challenge at Platinum Scraps is shown below. The challenge for the month was selected by designer, Leialoha. Please also visit her blog! She does great work too! Sketch was found over at scrapbook.com by "Robin."
Make sure you stop over at Platinum Scraps to see all of the other designers takes on the sketch!
Here is the sketch...
My take: 
"Everyday is Mommy's Day" Quote Reads: "A mother is she who can take the place of all other but whose place no one else can take" - Cardinal Mermsillod
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Oh Wow! She Used the Cricut Ladies & Gents!
Man! I was really feelin this weeks challenge...well...it was a challenge and let me explain why.
This week with Platinum Scraps, we had to use the Forever Young Cricut Cartridge. Well if you are a friend of mine, you would know that I am a little intimidated of the Cricut machine! YES! I am a little bit scared of it! In my defense, I guess its because I don't have a lot of patience when I scrap! I don't usually like spending hours on one layout! That's just ME though. Some friends of mine will spend literally DAYS on one layout! That's just not me!
Thanks to my good friend Elia (who also designs for Platinum Scraps) she invited me to come over and get familiar with the machine and pick something to use. The thing scared me. I mean everything it does is real real cute, but MAN! All the intricate things you have to do and the multiple colors you gotta work with and so forth just too much for me too handle! LOL! BESIDES if I did finally get comfy with it and begin to like it, that would be something else I would start to collect...lol!
So...let me tell you! This is actually one of my favorite layouts! I LOVE the paper...it is from Bo Bunny...love the vibrant colors! I hope you like the colors too and make you happy! The layout makes me happy and makes me feel so FRESH!
Come on over to Platinum Scraps and join the challenge! I hope you do enjoy! If you do then leave some lovin!
Below you will find the Forever Young cartridge..and the items that come with it:
I used a sassy little Diva on my layout...love it!
This week with Platinum Scraps, we had to use the Forever Young Cricut Cartridge. Well if you are a friend of mine, you would know that I am a little intimidated of the Cricut machine! YES! I am a little bit scared of it! In my defense, I guess its because I don't have a lot of patience when I scrap! I don't usually like spending hours on one layout! That's just ME though. Some friends of mine will spend literally DAYS on one layout! That's just not me!
Thanks to my good friend Elia (who also designs for Platinum Scraps) she invited me to come over and get familiar with the machine and pick something to use. The thing scared me. I mean everything it does is real real cute, but MAN! All the intricate things you have to do and the multiple colors you gotta work with and so forth just too much for me too handle! LOL! BESIDES if I did finally get comfy with it and begin to like it, that would be something else I would start to collect...lol!
So...let me tell you! This is actually one of my favorite layouts! I LOVE the paper...it is from Bo Bunny...love the vibrant colors! I hope you like the colors too and make you happy! The layout makes me happy and makes me feel so FRESH!
Come on over to Platinum Scraps and join the challenge! I hope you do enjoy! If you do then leave some lovin!
Below you will find the Forever Young cartridge..and the items that come with it:
I used a sassy little Diva on my layout...love it!
Quote says: "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind DON'T matter and those who matter DON'T mind!" Dr. Seuss....love love love this quote!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Shallow Thoughts for the Day....(funny and most are true!)
Shallow Thoughts for the Day......
* Nothing ticks you off more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.
* I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.
* There is a great need for a sarcasm font.
* I would rather try to carry 10 plastic grocery bags in each hand than take 2 trips to bring my groceries in.
* I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately
clear your computer history if you die.
* I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between boredom and hunger.
* How many times is it appropriate to say "What?" before you just nod and smile because you still didn't hear what they said?
* I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars teams up to prevent a jerk from cutting in at the front. Stay strong, brothers!
* Map Quest really needs to start their directions on #5. Pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.
* Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.
* I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.
* Bad decisions make good stories
* You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you've made up your mind that you just aren't doing anything productive for the rest of the day.
*******Amen; to my IMS Family!!!!********
* Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after DVDs? I don't want to have to restart my collection.
* There's no worse feeling than that millisecond you're sure you are going to die after leaning your chair back a little too far.
* I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it
asks me if I want to save any changes to my thirty page insurance policy that I swear I did not make any changes to.
* While watching the Olympics, I find myself cheering equally for China and USA . No, I am not of Chinese descent, but I am fairly certain that when Chinese athletes don't win, they are executed.
* I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello? Darn it!), but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to voicemail. What'd you do after I didn't answer? Drop the phone and run away?
* I hate leaving my house confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone of importance the entire day. What a waste.
* Why is a school zone 20 mph? That seems like the optimal cruising speed for pedophiles...
* Sometimes I'll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and still not know what time it is.
* I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.
* Even if I knew your social security number, I wouldn't know what to do to with it.
* I wonder if cops ever get ticked off at the fact that everyone they drive behind obeys the speed limit.
* I think the freezer deserves a light as well.
* I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with liquor than with "Kay".
* Nothing ticks you off more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.
* I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.
* There is a great need for a sarcasm font.
* I would rather try to carry 10 plastic grocery bags in each hand than take 2 trips to bring my groceries in.
* I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately
clear your computer history if you die.
* I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between boredom and hunger.
* How many times is it appropriate to say "What?" before you just nod and smile because you still didn't hear what they said?
* I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars teams up to prevent a jerk from cutting in at the front. Stay strong, brothers!
* Map Quest really needs to start their directions on #5. Pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.
* Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.
* I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.
* Bad decisions make good stories
* You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you've made up your mind that you just aren't doing anything productive for the rest of the day.
*******Amen; to my IMS Family!!!!********
* Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after DVDs? I don't want to have to restart my collection.
* There's no worse feeling than that millisecond you're sure you are going to die after leaning your chair back a little too far.
* I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it
asks me if I want to save any changes to my thirty page insurance policy that I swear I did not make any changes to.
* While watching the Olympics, I find myself cheering equally for China and USA . No, I am not of Chinese descent, but I am fairly certain that when Chinese athletes don't win, they are executed.
* I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello? Darn it!), but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to voicemail. What'd you do after I didn't answer? Drop the phone and run away?
* I hate leaving my house confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone of importance the entire day. What a waste.
* Why is a school zone 20 mph? That seems like the optimal cruising speed for pedophiles...
* Sometimes I'll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and still not know what time it is.
* I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.
* Even if I knew your social security number, I wouldn't know what to do to with it.
* I wonder if cops ever get ticked off at the fact that everyone they drive behind obeys the speed limit.
* I think the freezer deserves a light as well.
* I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with liquor than with "Kay".
Saturday, April 17, 2010
4-1-1 Entertainment, (Ending Week of 4/17/10
Why did Oprah’s family sell her out? The long awaited unauthorized biography on Oprah by Kitty Kelley is out. Kelley is known for her exposés on Frank Sinatra, Nancy Reagan, The Bushes and Elizabeth Taylor, and now she is doing The Mighty O. I didn’t think anything new would come out of this book because Oprah has always led her life like an open book. So what didn’t we know….well, she dated John Tesh, the musician and former anchor of Entertainment Tonight. He couldn’t deal with the interracial pressure, so he left her in the middle of the night. Oprah never knew her biological dad. She was raised by Vernon Winfrey. Vernon held nothing back. He can’t stand Oprah’s best friend Gayle King. He called her a street heifer. He talked about Oprah’s longtime boyfriend Stedman Graham. Referring to Stedman as a fixture and window dressing, Vernon says they are not in love. He also says the Oprah he knows is not the woman on screen. He talks about her strained relationship with her mother, and says Oprah doesn’t know Jesus. Vernon claims she lied about being poor growing up because he provided very well for her. Former boyfriends of Oprah’s were paid thousands to keep quiet, but that didn’t stop their girlfriends, who revealed to Kelley about past lesbian flings. So far, Oprah has had no comment on the book. Sources say she is just waiting for the storm to pass over. In the meantime, her media friends have been loyal to her. Kelley has been having a hard time getting booked on major shows (Letterman, The View, 20/20, Leno, Good Morning America). Why would Oprah’s stepdad bite her back out? Apparently, she and Vernon had a falling out years ago, and she stopped him from writing a tell-all of his own, so he gave all his dirt to Kitty Kelley.
In other news, she will be doing a nightly show on her Oprah Winfrey Network. In this show, she will travel the world conducting interviews with notable figures from around the world. Oprah’s daytime talk show ends September 2011.
Is Vivica A Fox getting turned out by her new boyfriend? Fox, 43, has been dating Slimm, a 26-year old promoter. She just spent a ton of money on a birthday party for him. During the party, he wasn’t paying attention to her so she started spazzing out. Her youngin’ was checking out the other ladies who were there to steal her man. Auntie Viv, the number one rule of a cougar…..if you are going to date the youngin’s, you can’t let them see you sweat, especially in this day and age of the video camera…aauugghh!!! Don’t let yourself get played. Remember how it was when you dated 50 Cent. C’mon, everybody is watching you with this young man. Be careful.
Shaquille O’Neal has a warning for his ex-wife. Don’t Clown Me Or Talk About Me On Your Reality Show! Shaunie O’Neal has a reality show on VH1 called Basketball Wives. The show is funny because only one of the ladies is married. The other women are divorced or ex-jumpoffs/girlfriends/side jawns….anywho… Shaq sees his ex-wife’s show as televised revenge. For years, Shaq cheated on Shaunie, and now, he is getting his lawyers after her. In other Shaunie news, the mother of five is dating 23-year old Model Marlon Yates. Shaq is not happy about this either. He’s been leaking stories about his ex-wife. Telling anyone who’ll listen how she used to be married to one of his business partners, but dumped that husband to hook up with him. Hmmmmmmmm!
Houston! We’ve Got A Problem! Whitney Houston has resumed her European tour, but she can’t hit the high notes…. and it’s embarrassing! She looks haggard, and she sweats profusely while performing. According to Houston, despite battling an upper respiratory infection, she is in good health. This tour has turned into a disaster. She needs money because she never wrote or produced her own music. Right now, the only way she can make money is by touring. Now she could write a book, but there’s the question: will she tell the truth? Will it be an honest book about her life with Bobby Brown and the years of drug abuse?
The King children are getting along. Dexter, Martin, III and Bernice have settled their differences and are getting ready to continue the legacy of their parents. The King siblings will be doing work for The King Center with Martin, III being placed in charge. For years, the siblings were embroiled in controversy ranging from charges of theft to mishandling of funds. A judge had to step in to restore order. After a car accident nearly killed Dexter, the siblings realized life was too short to continue feuding. Plus, it was embarrassing to the family.
Another King is having his own problems. Talk Show Legend Larry King filed for divorce from his seventh wife Shawn. She filed her own papers the same day. Shawn’s been married three times before Larry. The Kings have two sons together, Chance, 11, and Cannon, 9. Larry is denying published reports of an affair with his wife’s sister. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
How long will NBC keep Tiki Barber around? The former Giants football great made headlines for all the wrong reasons last week when it was revealed he dumped his wife Ginny, who is 8 months pregnant, for a 23-year old intern. Barber and Ginny had been married for 11 years with two sons, but apparently he has been carrying on with the intern for the past two years. He’s been showering her with expensive gifts, clothing, jewelry, designer handbags and trips around the world. The young intern didn’t care who knew about their relationship. She would put daily posting on Facebook wearing Barber’s jersey. Her parents thought she was the babysitter for Barber’s children, but the fact is she was having an affair with him. Barber’s career is in jeopardy. He was recently dropped from the Sunday night NFL games on NBC. He was also paid $2 million by The Today Show, but he was disappointing and dull on screen. What man turns his back on his pregnant wife? No one likes a jerk. Now NBC has a reason not to renew his contract.
Speaking of jerks, Hollywood Agent Mike Nilon has been busted for cheating. Nilon is married to Actress Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon. Garcelle played “Fancy” on The Jamie Foxx Show and a D.A. on NYPD Blue. The Nilons are the parents of two-year old twin boys. When Garcelle found out her husband was cheating, she sent an email blast letting everyone know about Nilon’s five-year affair with another woman.
Actress Stacey Dash is headed to divorce court. The former Clueless star is divorcing husband number three, Emmanuel Xuereb. They had been married for two years, and she claims he beat her and has a drinking problem.
At the movies, it’s Death At A Funeral. It’s an all-star cast with Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence, Tracy Morgan, Zoe Saldana, Danny Glover and Kevin Hart. Speaking of Martin Lawrence, he’s going to start work next month on Big Momma’s House III: Like Father, Like Son. The new movie will also star Faison Love and Brandon T. Jackson. In the new installment, Lawrence recruits his son to help solve a crime. Lawrence will also be teaming up with Jamie Foxx in the Sheneneh And Wanda movie, based on their popular characters from In Living Color and the Martin show.
Get ready for the return of The Dell East. Yes, The Dell East at 33rd and Ridge Avenue! After a two-year absence, The Dell East is returning with a new season. The kickoff is July 12th. As soon as we find out the lineup, we will let you know. There will be 8 shows this season.
Trey Songz and Monica are gearing up for a summer tour. Songz also has a new reality sow debuting on BET on June 27th.
Does Tyler Perry have a gay problem? According to Writer/Columnist Rob Smith, Perry does. He claims there are no positive gay role models in any of Perry’s movies. Smith says this is probably done so that Perry’s predominately African American church-going audience won’t be offended.
Former 76er Derrick Coleman is broke. Coleman owes his creditors $4.7 million, and he has filed for bankruptcy. In 1991, Coleman was the NBA’s Rookie Of The Year, and he was a standout player for Syracuse. During the course of his NBA career, he made millions, but lost it due to bad business deals.
Singer Jaheim had a run in with the police last week. Jaheim was stopped for speeding, and police found marijuana in his car.
Actor Quinton Aaron, who played NFL Player Michael Oher in the movie The Blind Side with Sandra Bullock, has been dropped by his talent agency. They claim they couldn’t find him any work.
The legendary Pam Grier is coming to Philadelphia. The original “Foxy Brown” is telling all in her new book Foxy: My Life In Three Acts. The book comes out April 28th, and she is doing a free book signing at The African American Museum, 7th and Arch Streets, on Thursday, May 6th from 6pm until 8pm. At 60, Grier still looks fabulous, and I will be the hostess for the evening. Make plans to join us. Grier has a lot to tell, including her romances with Richard Pryor, Kareem Abdul Jabbar and the late Comedian Freddie Prinze, Sr. from The 70’s show Chico And The Man.
Philly’s own Patti LaBelle is getting a new honor right here in town. LaBelle will be receiving an Honorary Doctorate Of Humane Letters at Temple University’s 123rd Commencement on May 13th.
Bobby Brown has a June court date. Brown is trying to get his child support payments reduced. Brown has no source of income, and he can’t afford to pay Kim Ward, the mother of two of his children, $5,500 a month. Back in 2007, Brown was jailed for falling behind on his child support payments by $22,000.
It’s official. Kevin Eubanks is leaving The Tonight Show. After 18 years by Leno’s side, Eubanks wants to embark on a different musical journey. Famed Music Director Rickey Minor is replacing Eubanks. Minor will be leaving his position with American Idol to take The Tonight Show gig. Minor is known for his work with the Superbowl, The Grammy Awards and The NAACP Image Awards.
In other late night news, Conan O’Brien is going with the money. FOX wouldn’t pay up, so Conan O’Brien will be doing a late night show for the TBS network. O’Brien’s show will air Mon-Thurs at 11pm followed by George Lopez. O’Brien will own the show and get $10 million a year.
Basketball Superstar Julius Erving is living the quiet life outside of Atlanta. Dr. J is happily married to Dorys Madden, and they have three children. The Ervings met in 2003, and have been married for two years.
Paula Deen is back with a new book about southern flair. Savannah Style is a southern style decorating book. Deen co-wrote the book with her creative director and personal assistant, Brandon Branch. Deen says she came up with the idea for the book because she wants people to dare to be different with their decorating.
Neicy Nash is dancing up a storm on Dancing With The Stars. She’s also in talks to host her own daytime talk show. In the meantime, she’s been busy with her Clean House TV show and her work on The Insider. In other Dancing With The Stars news, is Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson dating his dance partner Cheryl Burke. NO! It’s just publicity. When he finishes up Dancing With The Stars, he will start work on his VH1 dating reality show. 85 women are already lined up to date him. He is going to be sooooo tired once he starts up football season with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Jennifer Hudson says she has not forgotten about her singing career. Hudson is currently the spokesperson for Weight Watchers. She went from a size 14 to a size 4. She’s also getting ready to start work on a movie based on the life of Winnie Mandela. Hudson says in between, she will be working on a new album that she says will be ready by the fall.
Congrats to 6ABC News Anchor Monica Malpass. Her twin boys, Hunter and Zeke, arrived earlier this week. The twins join their ten-year old big brother Jake. Congrats Monica!
Gabby Sidebe is headed to SNL as host. The star of Precious is hosting the show on April 24th. In other Gabby news, her mom, Alice Tan Ridley, has been chosen to compete this summer on America’s Got Talent. Ridley is a subway singer who is well known in the New York area.
The Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin and The King Of Pop Michael Jackson are going to be the new inductees into the Apollo Theatre Hall Of Fame. The ceremony takes place June 14th. Past inductees include Patti LaBelle, Quincy Jones and Ella Fitzgerald. Jennifer Lopez and her hubby Marc Anthony are also going to be honored that night with a humanitarian award.
Ruben Studdard is gearing up for a summer tour with former Idol Contestant Clay Aiken. When the two competed on American Idol, Studdard won the competition. They will be performing in Lancaster on August 8th. In other Idol news, the charity show Idol Gives Back will air on April 21st. Alicia Keys will be one of the performers. So far, Idol’s charity has raised over $140 million.
Tyler Perry is coming to Philadelphia April 28th-May 2nd with his new stage production Madea’s Big Happy Family at the Liacouras Center, Broad and Montgomery. There are still tickets available, and Tyler wants to see you there. He just added the Wednesday show. The production will have video screens to support the play so everyone will have a great seat. Tyler’s new movie, Why Did I Get Married Too, is in theatres. The movie stars Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, Tasha Smith, Sharon Leal, Malik Yoba and Perry himself. Tyler’s next project is an adaptation of the 1975 play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow is Enuf. The play was about love, abandonment and rape. Rumored cast members include Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Whoopi Goldberg, Phylicia Rashad, Jurnee Smollett, Kimberly Elise, Kerry Washington and Macy Gray. Filming starts in June, and the movie is scheduled to be in theatres next January.
Check out the May issue of Essence magazine. Jill Scott is the cover girl. New Mommy Paula Patton is on the new issue Of Ebony. She and husband Singer Robin Thicke recently became the parents of a baby boy named Julian.
On May 14th, it’s Queen Latifah, Common, Paula Patton and Pam Grier in the movie Just Wright. Philadelphia Native Mike Elliott directs the comedy about finding love when you least expect it.
It will be the reunion of Run DMC at the 3rd Annual Roots Picnic. The event is happening June 5th at Penns Landing. This will be their first performance since the death of Jam Master Jay, who was murdered in 2002.
Babyface is doing a tour that will bring him to the Borgata in Atlantic City on September 3rd.
Toni Braxton’s new album, Pulse, has a new release date: May 4th. The album has undergone some changes, including appearances by Mo’Nique and Robin Thicke. Toni is also having major tax problems. She owes the I.R.S. over $400,000 in back taxes. Sources say it was money problems that led to the breakup of her marriage to Singer Keri Lewis of Mint Condition.
Oscar Winning Actress and Comedienne Mo’Nique is coming to Philly on May 21st with a comedy show at the Liacouras Center.
The new version of the Karate Kid hits theatres next summer with Jaden Smith, Taraji P. Henson and Jackie Chan.
Get ready for Sarah Jessica Parker and the girls in Sex And The City II coming out next month.
The 7th Annual West Oak Lane Jazz And Arts Festival is going to an all-jazz theme this year. Mark your calendar for June 18th -20th. Three days, two stages and it’s all free with Al Jarreau, George Duke, David Sanborn, Diane Reeves and Joey DeFrancesco, to name a few. This year will have a New Orleans theme. The location is 7100-74 blocks of Ogontz Avenue. For more info go to westoaklanefestival.com
The Bynum Brothers are back with a new venture. They own Warmdaddy’s on Columbus Boulevard and had the old Zanzibar Blue in Center City. Their latest project is called RELISH at 7152 Ogontz Avenue. It replaces Sadiki’s. RELISH features live jazz music Thursday through Sunday. For more info go to relishphiladelphia.com or call 215-276-0170. Join WDAS’ Mimi Brown on Wednesday nights for The Rising Star Talent Search. They are looking for up and coming musicians and singers to showcase their talent. For more info and to schedule an audition call 215-927-5455. The winner will get $5,000.
WHAT’S THE UNDERGROUND BUZZ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This Singing Sensation broke up her fiancé’s marriage…but the joke was on her. Once he left his wife, she found out he had a jumpoff with a baby in another country. Is this man really worth all the drama?!!!!!
Check out who’s coming to town:
This Friday, April 16th- Angie Stone and Leela James in concert at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside for more info call 215-572-7650.
April 24th- Steve Harvey and Nephew Tommy at the Liacouras Center, Broad and Montgomery.
May 1st- Bill Cosby at the Keswick Theatre for more info call 215-572 -7650.
May 1st- Corrine Bailey Rae in concert at the TLA, 3rd and South.
Saturday, May 8th- The Isley Brothers featuring Ron Isley, Teena Marie and The Whispers in a Mothers’ Day concert at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
Saturday, May 8th- A Mothers’ Day Gospel Celebration with Kirk Franklin, The Mighty Clouds Of Joy and Fred Hammond at the Liacouras Center, Broad and Montgomery.
Saturday May 15th – Charlie Wilson and Vivian Green in concert at the Tropicana Showroom in Atlantic City.
Friday, May 21st –Mo’Nique’s Spread The Love comedy show at the Liacouras Center, Broad and Montgomery.
Friday, May 21st- Diana Ross at Caesars in Atlantic City.
Saturday, May 22nd – Sunday, May 23rd -The stage play Your Girlfriend Needs To Mind Her Business! Starring WDAS’ own Mimi Brown and Yvette Money. Showtimes: Saturday, the 22nd is 8pm and Sunday, the 23rd is 7pm at The Arts Bank Theatre, 601 South Broad Street. For more info call 215-869-3509.
Friday, June 11th- Earth Wind & Fire at the Borgata in Atlantic City.
Saturday, June 19th –Maxwell/Jill Scott at the Wachovia Center.
Saturday, June 26th- Frankie Beverly & Maze and Will Downing in Concert at Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City. For more info go to http://livenation.com .
Saturday, June 26th- Gladys Knight in concert at the House Of Blues Showboat Casino in Atlantic City.
Thursday, July 22nd –Chrisette Michelle at the House of Blues Showboat in Atlantic City.
Friday, September 3rd – Babyface in concert at the Borgata in Atlantic City.
In other news, she will be doing a nightly show on her Oprah Winfrey Network. In this show, she will travel the world conducting interviews with notable figures from around the world. Oprah’s daytime talk show ends September 2011.
Is Vivica A Fox getting turned out by her new boyfriend? Fox, 43, has been dating Slimm, a 26-year old promoter. She just spent a ton of money on a birthday party for him. During the party, he wasn’t paying attention to her so she started spazzing out. Her youngin’ was checking out the other ladies who were there to steal her man. Auntie Viv, the number one rule of a cougar…..if you are going to date the youngin’s, you can’t let them see you sweat, especially in this day and age of the video camera…aauugghh!!! Don’t let yourself get played. Remember how it was when you dated 50 Cent. C’mon, everybody is watching you with this young man. Be careful.
Shaquille O’Neal has a warning for his ex-wife. Don’t Clown Me Or Talk About Me On Your Reality Show! Shaunie O’Neal has a reality show on VH1 called Basketball Wives. The show is funny because only one of the ladies is married. The other women are divorced or ex-jumpoffs/girlfriends/side jawns….anywho… Shaq sees his ex-wife’s show as televised revenge. For years, Shaq cheated on Shaunie, and now, he is getting his lawyers after her. In other Shaunie news, the mother of five is dating 23-year old Model Marlon Yates. Shaq is not happy about this either. He’s been leaking stories about his ex-wife. Telling anyone who’ll listen how she used to be married to one of his business partners, but dumped that husband to hook up with him. Hmmmmmmmm!
Houston! We’ve Got A Problem! Whitney Houston has resumed her European tour, but she can’t hit the high notes…. and it’s embarrassing! She looks haggard, and she sweats profusely while performing. According to Houston, despite battling an upper respiratory infection, she is in good health. This tour has turned into a disaster. She needs money because she never wrote or produced her own music. Right now, the only way she can make money is by touring. Now she could write a book, but there’s the question: will she tell the truth? Will it be an honest book about her life with Bobby Brown and the years of drug abuse?
The King children are getting along. Dexter, Martin, III and Bernice have settled their differences and are getting ready to continue the legacy of their parents. The King siblings will be doing work for The King Center with Martin, III being placed in charge. For years, the siblings were embroiled in controversy ranging from charges of theft to mishandling of funds. A judge had to step in to restore order. After a car accident nearly killed Dexter, the siblings realized life was too short to continue feuding. Plus, it was embarrassing to the family.
Another King is having his own problems. Talk Show Legend Larry King filed for divorce from his seventh wife Shawn. She filed her own papers the same day. Shawn’s been married three times before Larry. The Kings have two sons together, Chance, 11, and Cannon, 9. Larry is denying published reports of an affair with his wife’s sister. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
How long will NBC keep Tiki Barber around? The former Giants football great made headlines for all the wrong reasons last week when it was revealed he dumped his wife Ginny, who is 8 months pregnant, for a 23-year old intern. Barber and Ginny had been married for 11 years with two sons, but apparently he has been carrying on with the intern for the past two years. He’s been showering her with expensive gifts, clothing, jewelry, designer handbags and trips around the world. The young intern didn’t care who knew about their relationship. She would put daily posting on Facebook wearing Barber’s jersey. Her parents thought she was the babysitter for Barber’s children, but the fact is she was having an affair with him. Barber’s career is in jeopardy. He was recently dropped from the Sunday night NFL games on NBC. He was also paid $2 million by The Today Show, but he was disappointing and dull on screen. What man turns his back on his pregnant wife? No one likes a jerk. Now NBC has a reason not to renew his contract.
Speaking of jerks, Hollywood Agent Mike Nilon has been busted for cheating. Nilon is married to Actress Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon. Garcelle played “Fancy” on The Jamie Foxx Show and a D.A. on NYPD Blue. The Nilons are the parents of two-year old twin boys. When Garcelle found out her husband was cheating, she sent an email blast letting everyone know about Nilon’s five-year affair with another woman.
Actress Stacey Dash is headed to divorce court. The former Clueless star is divorcing husband number three, Emmanuel Xuereb. They had been married for two years, and she claims he beat her and has a drinking problem.
At the movies, it’s Death At A Funeral. It’s an all-star cast with Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence, Tracy Morgan, Zoe Saldana, Danny Glover and Kevin Hart. Speaking of Martin Lawrence, he’s going to start work next month on Big Momma’s House III: Like Father, Like Son. The new movie will also star Faison Love and Brandon T. Jackson. In the new installment, Lawrence recruits his son to help solve a crime. Lawrence will also be teaming up with Jamie Foxx in the Sheneneh And Wanda movie, based on their popular characters from In Living Color and the Martin show.
Get ready for the return of The Dell East. Yes, The Dell East at 33rd and Ridge Avenue! After a two-year absence, The Dell East is returning with a new season. The kickoff is July 12th. As soon as we find out the lineup, we will let you know. There will be 8 shows this season.
Trey Songz and Monica are gearing up for a summer tour. Songz also has a new reality sow debuting on BET on June 27th.
Does Tyler Perry have a gay problem? According to Writer/Columnist Rob Smith, Perry does. He claims there are no positive gay role models in any of Perry’s movies. Smith says this is probably done so that Perry’s predominately African American church-going audience won’t be offended.
Former 76er Derrick Coleman is broke. Coleman owes his creditors $4.7 million, and he has filed for bankruptcy. In 1991, Coleman was the NBA’s Rookie Of The Year, and he was a standout player for Syracuse. During the course of his NBA career, he made millions, but lost it due to bad business deals.
Singer Jaheim had a run in with the police last week. Jaheim was stopped for speeding, and police found marijuana in his car.
Actor Quinton Aaron, who played NFL Player Michael Oher in the movie The Blind Side with Sandra Bullock, has been dropped by his talent agency. They claim they couldn’t find him any work.
The legendary Pam Grier is coming to Philadelphia. The original “Foxy Brown” is telling all in her new book Foxy: My Life In Three Acts. The book comes out April 28th, and she is doing a free book signing at The African American Museum, 7th and Arch Streets, on Thursday, May 6th from 6pm until 8pm. At 60, Grier still looks fabulous, and I will be the hostess for the evening. Make plans to join us. Grier has a lot to tell, including her romances with Richard Pryor, Kareem Abdul Jabbar and the late Comedian Freddie Prinze, Sr. from The 70’s show Chico And The Man.
Philly’s own Patti LaBelle is getting a new honor right here in town. LaBelle will be receiving an Honorary Doctorate Of Humane Letters at Temple University’s 123rd Commencement on May 13th.
Bobby Brown has a June court date. Brown is trying to get his child support payments reduced. Brown has no source of income, and he can’t afford to pay Kim Ward, the mother of two of his children, $5,500 a month. Back in 2007, Brown was jailed for falling behind on his child support payments by $22,000.
It’s official. Kevin Eubanks is leaving The Tonight Show. After 18 years by Leno’s side, Eubanks wants to embark on a different musical journey. Famed Music Director Rickey Minor is replacing Eubanks. Minor will be leaving his position with American Idol to take The Tonight Show gig. Minor is known for his work with the Superbowl, The Grammy Awards and The NAACP Image Awards.
In other late night news, Conan O’Brien is going with the money. FOX wouldn’t pay up, so Conan O’Brien will be doing a late night show for the TBS network. O’Brien’s show will air Mon-Thurs at 11pm followed by George Lopez. O’Brien will own the show and get $10 million a year.
Basketball Superstar Julius Erving is living the quiet life outside of Atlanta. Dr. J is happily married to Dorys Madden, and they have three children. The Ervings met in 2003, and have been married for two years.
Paula Deen is back with a new book about southern flair. Savannah Style is a southern style decorating book. Deen co-wrote the book with her creative director and personal assistant, Brandon Branch. Deen says she came up with the idea for the book because she wants people to dare to be different with their decorating.
Neicy Nash is dancing up a storm on Dancing With The Stars. She’s also in talks to host her own daytime talk show. In the meantime, she’s been busy with her Clean House TV show and her work on The Insider. In other Dancing With The Stars news, is Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson dating his dance partner Cheryl Burke. NO! It’s just publicity. When he finishes up Dancing With The Stars, he will start work on his VH1 dating reality show. 85 women are already lined up to date him. He is going to be sooooo tired once he starts up football season with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Jennifer Hudson says she has not forgotten about her singing career. Hudson is currently the spokesperson for Weight Watchers. She went from a size 14 to a size 4. She’s also getting ready to start work on a movie based on the life of Winnie Mandela. Hudson says in between, she will be working on a new album that she says will be ready by the fall.
Congrats to 6ABC News Anchor Monica Malpass. Her twin boys, Hunter and Zeke, arrived earlier this week. The twins join their ten-year old big brother Jake. Congrats Monica!
Gabby Sidebe is headed to SNL as host. The star of Precious is hosting the show on April 24th. In other Gabby news, her mom, Alice Tan Ridley, has been chosen to compete this summer on America’s Got Talent. Ridley is a subway singer who is well known in the New York area.
The Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin and The King Of Pop Michael Jackson are going to be the new inductees into the Apollo Theatre Hall Of Fame. The ceremony takes place June 14th. Past inductees include Patti LaBelle, Quincy Jones and Ella Fitzgerald. Jennifer Lopez and her hubby Marc Anthony are also going to be honored that night with a humanitarian award.
Ruben Studdard is gearing up for a summer tour with former Idol Contestant Clay Aiken. When the two competed on American Idol, Studdard won the competition. They will be performing in Lancaster on August 8th. In other Idol news, the charity show Idol Gives Back will air on April 21st. Alicia Keys will be one of the performers. So far, Idol’s charity has raised over $140 million.
Tyler Perry is coming to Philadelphia April 28th-May 2nd with his new stage production Madea’s Big Happy Family at the Liacouras Center, Broad and Montgomery. There are still tickets available, and Tyler wants to see you there. He just added the Wednesday show. The production will have video screens to support the play so everyone will have a great seat. Tyler’s new movie, Why Did I Get Married Too, is in theatres. The movie stars Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, Tasha Smith, Sharon Leal, Malik Yoba and Perry himself. Tyler’s next project is an adaptation of the 1975 play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow is Enuf. The play was about love, abandonment and rape. Rumored cast members include Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Whoopi Goldberg, Phylicia Rashad, Jurnee Smollett, Kimberly Elise, Kerry Washington and Macy Gray. Filming starts in June, and the movie is scheduled to be in theatres next January.
Check out the May issue of Essence magazine. Jill Scott is the cover girl. New Mommy Paula Patton is on the new issue Of Ebony. She and husband Singer Robin Thicke recently became the parents of a baby boy named Julian.
On May 14th, it’s Queen Latifah, Common, Paula Patton and Pam Grier in the movie Just Wright. Philadelphia Native Mike Elliott directs the comedy about finding love when you least expect it.
It will be the reunion of Run DMC at the 3rd Annual Roots Picnic. The event is happening June 5th at Penns Landing. This will be their first performance since the death of Jam Master Jay, who was murdered in 2002.
Babyface is doing a tour that will bring him to the Borgata in Atlantic City on September 3rd.
Toni Braxton’s new album, Pulse, has a new release date: May 4th. The album has undergone some changes, including appearances by Mo’Nique and Robin Thicke. Toni is also having major tax problems. She owes the I.R.S. over $400,000 in back taxes. Sources say it was money problems that led to the breakup of her marriage to Singer Keri Lewis of Mint Condition.
Oscar Winning Actress and Comedienne Mo’Nique is coming to Philly on May 21st with a comedy show at the Liacouras Center.
The new version of the Karate Kid hits theatres next summer with Jaden Smith, Taraji P. Henson and Jackie Chan.
Get ready for Sarah Jessica Parker and the girls in Sex And The City II coming out next month.
The 7th Annual West Oak Lane Jazz And Arts Festival is going to an all-jazz theme this year. Mark your calendar for June 18th -20th. Three days, two stages and it’s all free with Al Jarreau, George Duke, David Sanborn, Diane Reeves and Joey DeFrancesco, to name a few. This year will have a New Orleans theme. The location is 7100-74 blocks of Ogontz Avenue. For more info go to westoaklanefestival.com
The Bynum Brothers are back with a new venture. They own Warmdaddy’s on Columbus Boulevard and had the old Zanzibar Blue in Center City. Their latest project is called RELISH at 7152 Ogontz Avenue. It replaces Sadiki’s. RELISH features live jazz music Thursday through Sunday. For more info go to relishphiladelphia.com or call 215-276-0170. Join WDAS’ Mimi Brown on Wednesday nights for The Rising Star Talent Search. They are looking for up and coming musicians and singers to showcase their talent. For more info and to schedule an audition call 215-927-5455. The winner will get $5,000.
WHAT’S THE UNDERGROUND BUZZ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This Singing Sensation broke up her fiancé’s marriage…but the joke was on her. Once he left his wife, she found out he had a jumpoff with a baby in another country. Is this man really worth all the drama?!!!!!
Check out who’s coming to town:
This Friday, April 16th- Angie Stone and Leela James in concert at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside for more info call 215-572-7650.
April 24th- Steve Harvey and Nephew Tommy at the Liacouras Center, Broad and Montgomery.
May 1st- Bill Cosby at the Keswick Theatre for more info call 215-572 -7650.
May 1st- Corrine Bailey Rae in concert at the TLA, 3rd and South.
Saturday, May 8th- The Isley Brothers featuring Ron Isley, Teena Marie and The Whispers in a Mothers’ Day concert at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
Saturday, May 8th- A Mothers’ Day Gospel Celebration with Kirk Franklin, The Mighty Clouds Of Joy and Fred Hammond at the Liacouras Center, Broad and Montgomery.
Saturday May 15th – Charlie Wilson and Vivian Green in concert at the Tropicana Showroom in Atlantic City.
Friday, May 21st –Mo’Nique’s Spread The Love comedy show at the Liacouras Center, Broad and Montgomery.
Friday, May 21st- Diana Ross at Caesars in Atlantic City.
Saturday, May 22nd – Sunday, May 23rd -The stage play Your Girlfriend Needs To Mind Her Business! Starring WDAS’ own Mimi Brown and Yvette Money. Showtimes: Saturday, the 22nd is 8pm and Sunday, the 23rd is 7pm at The Arts Bank Theatre, 601 South Broad Street. For more info call 215-869-3509.
Friday, June 11th- Earth Wind & Fire at the Borgata in Atlantic City.
Saturday, June 19th –Maxwell/Jill Scott at the Wachovia Center.
Saturday, June 26th- Frankie Beverly & Maze and Will Downing in Concert at Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City. For more info go to http://livenation.com .
Saturday, June 26th- Gladys Knight in concert at the House Of Blues Showboat Casino in Atlantic City.
Thursday, July 22nd –Chrisette Michelle at the House of Blues Showboat in Atlantic City.
Friday, September 3rd – Babyface in concert at the Borgata in Atlantic City.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Card Sketch & Heart Shaped Heart Album
For my second challenge at Platinum Scraps, the challenge was inspired by tsrel from Tamara at http://sketchesbytamara.blogspot.com/. Visit her blog to see great sketches for cards and layouts. Check out Platinum Scraps giving you the opportunity to make a project using the sketch provided at their blog. Head on over to Platinum Scraps for more details !
Here is a little somethin somethin I also created some time ago just never had a chance to post. It is a heart shaped chipboard album I believe from Maya Road, bought it at the last Costa Mesa expo. Covered the pieces with cardstock and printed paper. It was fun making this little album of me and my beauty. I have it on display in my living room...Hope you enjoy!
Below is my creation from the sketch!
Here is a little somethin somethin I also created some time ago just never had a chance to post. It is a heart shaped chipboard album I believe from Maya Road, bought it at the last Costa Mesa expo. Covered the pieces with cardstock and printed paper. It was fun making this little album of me and my beauty. I have it on display in my living room...Hope you enjoy!
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
An Overdue Dose of Entertainment...
It’s a boy for Actress Paula Patton and Singer Robin Thicke. They are the proud parents of Julian, who was born on Tuesday night. Check out Patton on the new issue of Ebony magazine. She looks amazing with two beautiful photos showing her pregnant.
Brian McKnight won’t talk about his secret child. Yes, secret child! McKnight is paying child support for his one-year old son, Evan Brian McKnight. Lil’ Evan’s momma wants more money, so she’s gone public with their love child. McKnight has two older children from a previous marriage, and he just got engaged to another woman. Sources say she is mad at McKnight for dumping her to marry another woman.
What a Jerk! Former Football Star Tiki Barber is showing just how much of a jerk he is. Barber has left his pregnant wife of 11 years for a 23-year old blonde intern. Barber has two sons with his wife Ginny. The kids are ages six and seven, and now Ginny is 8 months pregnant with twins. How could he do this to her? In a statement, Barber said the decision was painful. I wonder how he thinks this will affect his public image. YEAH, TIKI THE JERK!
The Jackson family came out in full force for the preliminary hearing for Dr. Conrad Murray. Dr. Murray was the personal physician of Michael Jackson at the time of his death. Dr. Murray admitted giving Jackson the anesthesia medicine propofol that gave Jackson a heart attack. Dr. Murray insists he did nothing wrong, and his defense is claiming that Jackson killed himself. Dr. Murray is fighting to keep his medical license so he can make a living. The Jackson family wants to see justice. They feel Dr. Murray murdered Michael Jackson.
Erykah Badu has to pay up for her nude publicity stunt. In her new video for her song Window Seat, Badu strips off her clothes in the downtown plaza where JFK was assassinated. Badu says the video and message has gotten lost in the controversy. She has to pay a $500 fine.
Our get well wishes go out to Singer Whitney Houston. Houston had to postpone dates on her European tour as she battles an upper respiratory infection.
Nick Cannon says he is not Mr. Mariah Carey. Cannon is featured on the cover of Jet magazine, and he talks about his life with Mariah Carey. He also opens up about his business life (becoming a millionaire at the age of 15). Cannon is the host of NBC’s America’s Got Talent, and he is the CEO of his own multi-media company, which handles his radio and TV ventures.
Jennifer Hudson reveals how she went from a size 14 to a size 4 in her new commercials for Weight Watchers. She looks amazing. She joined the program right after she gave birth to her son, and she says it took six months. Later this spring, Hudson is headed to South Africa to star in a move based on the life of Winnie Mandela.
Kel Mitchell, from the popular kids show Kenan And Kel, is broke. Mitchell had to file for bankruptcy. The former Good Burger star is in debt to the tune of $1.7 million. In court statements, he claimed to only own an SUV and clothes. His former partner Kenan Thompson is doing much better. Thompson is currently one of the cast members of NBC’s Saturday Night Live.
Speaking of Saturday Night Live, Gabby Sidebe is headed to SNL as host. The star of Precious is hosting the show on April 24th. In other Gabby news, her mom, Alice Tan Ridley, has been chosen to compete this summer on America’s Got Talent. Ridley is a subway singer who is well known in the New York area.
Patti LaBelle has introduced her new line of bedding at Macy’s. I love good bedding, and Ms. Patti has a great collection and excellent colors. LaBelle also has a line of seasonings and sauces, and you can check them out at Shoprite supermarkets.
The Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin and The King Of Pop Michael Jackson are going to be the new inductees into the Apollo Theatre Hall Of Fame. The ceremony takes place June 14th. Past inductees include Patti LaBelle, Quincy Jones and Ella Fitzgerald. Jennifer Lopez and her hubby Marc Anthony are also going to be honored that night with a humanitarian award.
Ruben Studdard is gearing up for a summer tour with former Idol Contestant Clay Aiken. When the two competed on American Idol, Studdard won the competition. They will be performing in Lancaster on August 8th. In other Idol news, the charity show Idol Gives Back will air on April 21st. Alicia Keys will be one of the performers. So far, Idol’s charity has raised over $140 million. The show needs a boost. For the first time ever, Dancing With The Stars beat Idol in the ratings by a couple million viewers. Does American Idol still have the same sizzle? I find that I’m just not interested this season. Simon looks bored, and as much as I love Ellen DeGeneres, she isn’t adding anything to the show.
The radio world lost a legend this past week with the passing of Reggie Bryant. Bryant was a radio host for WHAT-AM and for WURD-AM. He was also one of the founding members of the Philadelphia Association Of Black Journalists. Bryant was bold and outspoken, and he didn’t mind ruffling feathers. His voice will be missed.
Services have been announced for another late Philadelphia media legend. Malcolm Poindexter, alumnus of CBS 3 and The Philadelphia Tribune, will have a celebration of life service on Friday, April 16th with a 1pm musical tribute followed by the memorial. The service will take place at Deliverance Evangelistic Church, 2001 West Lehigh Avenue.
Tyler Perry is coming to Philadelphia April 28th-May 2nd with his new stage production Madea’s Big Happy Family at the Liacouras Center, Broad and Montgomery. There are still tickets available, and Tyler wants to see you there. He just added the Wednesday show. The production will have video screens to support the play so everyone will have a great seat. Tyler’s new movie, Why Did I Get Married Too, is in theatres. The movie stars Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, Tasha Smith, Sharon Leal, Malik Yoba and Perry himself. Tyler’s next project is an adaptation of the 1975 play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow is Enuf. The play was about love, abandonment and rape. Rumored cast members include Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Whoopi Goldberg, Phylicia Rashad, Jurnee Smollett, Kimberly Elise, Kerry Washington and Macy Gray. Filming starts in June, and the movie is scheduled to be in theatres next January.
Check out the May issue of Essence magazine. Jill Scott is the cover girl.
Shaunie O’Neal’s new reality show, Basketball Wives, debuts April 11th on VH1. Shaunie is excited about the new show, and she’s already showing off her new love Marlon Yates, a 23-year old model. No, he’s not a baller, but he is cute. Go Shaunie!
On May 14th, it’s Queen Latifah, Common, Paula Patton and Pam Grier in the movie Just Wright. Philadelphia Native Mike Elliott directs the comedy about finding love when you least expect it.
It will be the reunion of Run DMC at the 3rd Annual Roots Picnic. The event is happening June 5th at Penns Landing. This will be their first performance since the death of Jam Master Jay, who was murdered in 2002.
Get ready for three new reality shows. This week, it’s LisaRaye’s The Real McCoy on TV One. The eight-episode series will air Thursdays at 9pm, and shows LisaRaye’s life as the former First Lady Of The Turks And Caicos Islands, a mother to a 19-year old daughter, dealing with her incarcerated sister, Rapper Da Brat, and caring for her ailing mother. We’ll also see LisaRaye with her celebrity friends, and she will reveal the celebrity women who have betrayed her. On April 11th, it’s Chilli from TLC in her reality show What Chilli Wants airing on VH1. Chilli says she wants a man who is gorgeous, sensitive, and charming but he can’t drink, smoke, or eat pork. Plus, get ready for the brother and sister duo of Brandy and Ray-J. The Norwood siblings are getting their own reality show. Brandy and Ray-J: A Family Business debuts Sunday, April 11th on VH1.
Babyface is doing a tour that will bring him to the Borgata in Atlantic City on September 3rd.
Toni Braxton’s new album, Pulse, has a new release date: May 4th. The album has undergone some changes, including appearances by Mo’Nique and Robin Thicke. Toni is also having major tax problems. She owes the I.R.S. over $400,000 in back taxes. Sources say it was money problems that led to the breakup of her marriage to Singer Keri Lewis of Mint Condition.
Oscar Winning Comedienne Mo’Nique is coming to Philly on May 21st with a comedy show at the Liacouras Center.
The new version of the Karate Kid hits theatres next summer with Jaden Smith, Taraji P. Henson and Jackie Chan.
Get ready for Sarah Jessica Parker and the girls in Sex And The City II coming out next month.
The 7th Annual West Oak Lane Jazz And Arts Festival is going to an all-jazz theme this year. Mark your calendar for June 18th -20th. Three days, two stages and it’s all free with Al Jarreau, George Duke, David Sanborn, Diane Reeves and Joey DeFrancesco, to name a few. This year will have a New Orleans theme. The location is 7100-74 blocks of Ogontz Avenue. For more info go to westoaklanefestival.com
The Bynum Brothers are back with a new venture. They own Warmdaddy’s on Columbus Boulevard and had the old Zanzibar Blue in Center City. Their latest project is called RELISH at 7152 Ogontz Avenue. It replaces Sadiki’s. RELISH features live jazz music Thursday through Sunday. For more info go to relishphiladelphia.com or call 215-276-0170. Join WDAS’ Mimi Brown on Wednesday nights for The Rising Star Talent Search. They are looking for up and coming musicians and singers to showcase their talent. For more info and to schedule an audition call 215-927-5455. The winner will get $5,000.
WHAT’S THE UNDERGROUND BUZZ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This Superstar should keep quiet about his love life…..everybody knows he’s lying. Don’t fake it! Just be quiet!
Check out who’s coming to town:
This Saturday & Sunday, April 10th & 11th– Diary Of A Black Man starring Clifton Powell & Darrin Dewitt Henson at the Merriam Theatre on Broad Street’s Avenue Of The Arts. For more information: http://Kimmelcenter.org
This Sunday, April 11th – Fourplay in concert at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside. For more info call 215-572-7650.
April 16th- Angie Stone and Leela James in concert at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside for more info call 215-572-7650.
April 24th- Steve Harvey and Nephew Tommy at the Liacouras Center, Broad and Montgomery.
May 1st- Bill Cosby at the Keswick Theatre for more info call 215-572 -7650.
May 1st- Corrine Bailey Rae in concert at the TLA, 3rd and South.
Saturday, May 8th- The Isley Brothers featuring Ron Isley, Teena Marie and The Whispers in a Mothers’ Day concert at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
Saturday, May 8th- A Mothers’ Day Gospel Celebration with Kirk Franklin, The Mighty Clouds Of Joy and Fred Hammond at the Liacouras Center, Broad and Montgomery.
Saturday May 15th – Charlie Wilson and Vivian Green in concert at the Tropicana Showroom in Atlantic City.
Friday, May 21st –Mo’Nique’s Spread The Love comedy show at the Liacouras Center, Broad and Montgomery.
Friday, May 21st- Diana Ross at Caesars in Atlantic City.
Friday, June 11th- Earth Wind & Fire at the Borgata in Atlantic City.
Saturday, June 19th –Maxwell/Jill Scott at the Wachovia Center.
Saturday, June 26th- Frankie Beverly & Maze and Will Downing in Concert at Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City. For more info go to http://livenation.com
Saturday June 26th- Gladys Knight in concert at the House Of Blues Showboat Casino in Atlantic City.
Friday, September 3rd – Babyface in concert at the Borgata in Atlantic City.
Courtesy of Patty Jackson...
Brian McKnight won’t talk about his secret child. Yes, secret child! McKnight is paying child support for his one-year old son, Evan Brian McKnight. Lil’ Evan’s momma wants more money, so she’s gone public with their love child. McKnight has two older children from a previous marriage, and he just got engaged to another woman. Sources say she is mad at McKnight for dumping her to marry another woman.
What a Jerk! Former Football Star Tiki Barber is showing just how much of a jerk he is. Barber has left his pregnant wife of 11 years for a 23-year old blonde intern. Barber has two sons with his wife Ginny. The kids are ages six and seven, and now Ginny is 8 months pregnant with twins. How could he do this to her? In a statement, Barber said the decision was painful. I wonder how he thinks this will affect his public image. YEAH, TIKI THE JERK!
The Jackson family came out in full force for the preliminary hearing for Dr. Conrad Murray. Dr. Murray was the personal physician of Michael Jackson at the time of his death. Dr. Murray admitted giving Jackson the anesthesia medicine propofol that gave Jackson a heart attack. Dr. Murray insists he did nothing wrong, and his defense is claiming that Jackson killed himself. Dr. Murray is fighting to keep his medical license so he can make a living. The Jackson family wants to see justice. They feel Dr. Murray murdered Michael Jackson.
Erykah Badu has to pay up for her nude publicity stunt. In her new video for her song Window Seat, Badu strips off her clothes in the downtown plaza where JFK was assassinated. Badu says the video and message has gotten lost in the controversy. She has to pay a $500 fine.
Our get well wishes go out to Singer Whitney Houston. Houston had to postpone dates on her European tour as she battles an upper respiratory infection.
Nick Cannon says he is not Mr. Mariah Carey. Cannon is featured on the cover of Jet magazine, and he talks about his life with Mariah Carey. He also opens up about his business life (becoming a millionaire at the age of 15). Cannon is the host of NBC’s America’s Got Talent, and he is the CEO of his own multi-media company, which handles his radio and TV ventures.
Jennifer Hudson reveals how she went from a size 14 to a size 4 in her new commercials for Weight Watchers. She looks amazing. She joined the program right after she gave birth to her son, and she says it took six months. Later this spring, Hudson is headed to South Africa to star in a move based on the life of Winnie Mandela.
Kel Mitchell, from the popular kids show Kenan And Kel, is broke. Mitchell had to file for bankruptcy. The former Good Burger star is in debt to the tune of $1.7 million. In court statements, he claimed to only own an SUV and clothes. His former partner Kenan Thompson is doing much better. Thompson is currently one of the cast members of NBC’s Saturday Night Live.
Speaking of Saturday Night Live, Gabby Sidebe is headed to SNL as host. The star of Precious is hosting the show on April 24th. In other Gabby news, her mom, Alice Tan Ridley, has been chosen to compete this summer on America’s Got Talent. Ridley is a subway singer who is well known in the New York area.
Patti LaBelle has introduced her new line of bedding at Macy’s. I love good bedding, and Ms. Patti has a great collection and excellent colors. LaBelle also has a line of seasonings and sauces, and you can check them out at Shoprite supermarkets.
The Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin and The King Of Pop Michael Jackson are going to be the new inductees into the Apollo Theatre Hall Of Fame. The ceremony takes place June 14th. Past inductees include Patti LaBelle, Quincy Jones and Ella Fitzgerald. Jennifer Lopez and her hubby Marc Anthony are also going to be honored that night with a humanitarian award.
Ruben Studdard is gearing up for a summer tour with former Idol Contestant Clay Aiken. When the two competed on American Idol, Studdard won the competition. They will be performing in Lancaster on August 8th. In other Idol news, the charity show Idol Gives Back will air on April 21st. Alicia Keys will be one of the performers. So far, Idol’s charity has raised over $140 million. The show needs a boost. For the first time ever, Dancing With The Stars beat Idol in the ratings by a couple million viewers. Does American Idol still have the same sizzle? I find that I’m just not interested this season. Simon looks bored, and as much as I love Ellen DeGeneres, she isn’t adding anything to the show.
The radio world lost a legend this past week with the passing of Reggie Bryant. Bryant was a radio host for WHAT-AM and for WURD-AM. He was also one of the founding members of the Philadelphia Association Of Black Journalists. Bryant was bold and outspoken, and he didn’t mind ruffling feathers. His voice will be missed.
Services have been announced for another late Philadelphia media legend. Malcolm Poindexter, alumnus of CBS 3 and The Philadelphia Tribune, will have a celebration of life service on Friday, April 16th with a 1pm musical tribute followed by the memorial. The service will take place at Deliverance Evangelistic Church, 2001 West Lehigh Avenue.
Tyler Perry is coming to Philadelphia April 28th-May 2nd with his new stage production Madea’s Big Happy Family at the Liacouras Center, Broad and Montgomery. There are still tickets available, and Tyler wants to see you there. He just added the Wednesday show. The production will have video screens to support the play so everyone will have a great seat. Tyler’s new movie, Why Did I Get Married Too, is in theatres. The movie stars Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, Tasha Smith, Sharon Leal, Malik Yoba and Perry himself. Tyler’s next project is an adaptation of the 1975 play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow is Enuf. The play was about love, abandonment and rape. Rumored cast members include Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Whoopi Goldberg, Phylicia Rashad, Jurnee Smollett, Kimberly Elise, Kerry Washington and Macy Gray. Filming starts in June, and the movie is scheduled to be in theatres next January.
Check out the May issue of Essence magazine. Jill Scott is the cover girl.
Shaunie O’Neal’s new reality show, Basketball Wives, debuts April 11th on VH1. Shaunie is excited about the new show, and she’s already showing off her new love Marlon Yates, a 23-year old model. No, he’s not a baller, but he is cute. Go Shaunie!
On May 14th, it’s Queen Latifah, Common, Paula Patton and Pam Grier in the movie Just Wright. Philadelphia Native Mike Elliott directs the comedy about finding love when you least expect it.
It will be the reunion of Run DMC at the 3rd Annual Roots Picnic. The event is happening June 5th at Penns Landing. This will be their first performance since the death of Jam Master Jay, who was murdered in 2002.
Get ready for three new reality shows. This week, it’s LisaRaye’s The Real McCoy on TV One. The eight-episode series will air Thursdays at 9pm, and shows LisaRaye’s life as the former First Lady Of The Turks And Caicos Islands, a mother to a 19-year old daughter, dealing with her incarcerated sister, Rapper Da Brat, and caring for her ailing mother. We’ll also see LisaRaye with her celebrity friends, and she will reveal the celebrity women who have betrayed her. On April 11th, it’s Chilli from TLC in her reality show What Chilli Wants airing on VH1. Chilli says she wants a man who is gorgeous, sensitive, and charming but he can’t drink, smoke, or eat pork. Plus, get ready for the brother and sister duo of Brandy and Ray-J. The Norwood siblings are getting their own reality show. Brandy and Ray-J: A Family Business debuts Sunday, April 11th on VH1.
Babyface is doing a tour that will bring him to the Borgata in Atlantic City on September 3rd.
Toni Braxton’s new album, Pulse, has a new release date: May 4th. The album has undergone some changes, including appearances by Mo’Nique and Robin Thicke. Toni is also having major tax problems. She owes the I.R.S. over $400,000 in back taxes. Sources say it was money problems that led to the breakup of her marriage to Singer Keri Lewis of Mint Condition.
Oscar Winning Comedienne Mo’Nique is coming to Philly on May 21st with a comedy show at the Liacouras Center.
The new version of the Karate Kid hits theatres next summer with Jaden Smith, Taraji P. Henson and Jackie Chan.
Get ready for Sarah Jessica Parker and the girls in Sex And The City II coming out next month.
The 7th Annual West Oak Lane Jazz And Arts Festival is going to an all-jazz theme this year. Mark your calendar for June 18th -20th. Three days, two stages and it’s all free with Al Jarreau, George Duke, David Sanborn, Diane Reeves and Joey DeFrancesco, to name a few. This year will have a New Orleans theme. The location is 7100-74 blocks of Ogontz Avenue. For more info go to westoaklanefestival.com
The Bynum Brothers are back with a new venture. They own Warmdaddy’s on Columbus Boulevard and had the old Zanzibar Blue in Center City. Their latest project is called RELISH at 7152 Ogontz Avenue. It replaces Sadiki’s. RELISH features live jazz music Thursday through Sunday. For more info go to relishphiladelphia.com or call 215-276-0170. Join WDAS’ Mimi Brown on Wednesday nights for The Rising Star Talent Search. They are looking for up and coming musicians and singers to showcase their talent. For more info and to schedule an audition call 215-927-5455. The winner will get $5,000.
WHAT’S THE UNDERGROUND BUZZ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This Superstar should keep quiet about his love life…..everybody knows he’s lying. Don’t fake it! Just be quiet!
Check out who’s coming to town:
This Saturday & Sunday, April 10th & 11th– Diary Of A Black Man starring Clifton Powell & Darrin Dewitt Henson at the Merriam Theatre on Broad Street’s Avenue Of The Arts. For more information: http://Kimmelcenter.org
This Sunday, April 11th – Fourplay in concert at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside. For more info call 215-572-7650.
April 16th- Angie Stone and Leela James in concert at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside for more info call 215-572-7650.
April 24th- Steve Harvey and Nephew Tommy at the Liacouras Center, Broad and Montgomery.
May 1st- Bill Cosby at the Keswick Theatre for more info call 215-572 -7650.
May 1st- Corrine Bailey Rae in concert at the TLA, 3rd and South.
Saturday, May 8th- The Isley Brothers featuring Ron Isley, Teena Marie and The Whispers in a Mothers’ Day concert at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
Saturday, May 8th- A Mothers’ Day Gospel Celebration with Kirk Franklin, The Mighty Clouds Of Joy and Fred Hammond at the Liacouras Center, Broad and Montgomery.
Saturday May 15th – Charlie Wilson and Vivian Green in concert at the Tropicana Showroom in Atlantic City.
Friday, May 21st –Mo’Nique’s Spread The Love comedy show at the Liacouras Center, Broad and Montgomery.
Friday, May 21st- Diana Ross at Caesars in Atlantic City.
Friday, June 11th- Earth Wind & Fire at the Borgata in Atlantic City.
Saturday, June 19th –Maxwell/Jill Scott at the Wachovia Center.
Saturday, June 26th- Frankie Beverly & Maze and Will Downing in Concert at Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City. For more info go to http://livenation.com
Saturday June 26th- Gladys Knight in concert at the House Of Blues Showboat Casino in Atlantic City.
Friday, September 3rd – Babyface in concert at the Borgata in Atlantic City.
Courtesy of Patty Jackson...
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Easter 2010
Well this year was me and Bre's first Easter since the changes in the family structure. But hey! We made the best of it and she enjoyed herself .
We started our festivities off on Saturday at a egg hunt put on by my Sorors and Frat here at a local park that is done annually. It was really fun. I actually for the first time had possession of 4 little girls under my responsibility at once. Ask me what I was thinking cause still I really don't know! LOL! No, seriously, I thought it would be fun...Bre was sooo happy that her cousins accompanied her to the egg hunt. The girls all had a good time and it was totally worth it! Beyond a shadow of a doubt! Auntie Keisha & Jaylen met us at the park and Bre was even MORE excited!
Here are pics from the park:
Bre at the Easter egg hunt put on by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc & Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Gathering her eggs...
Breanna & Miracle
Miracle, Monica & Bre discussing all their goods....
Cousin Jaylen, Cousin Melissa, Cousin Monica, Cousin Miracle & Miss Breanna Jones at the egg hunt.
Somebody had a good time...we weren't but 10 minutes away from the house! LOL!
Later that night....aww.....dying eggs!
Woke up and found her Easter basket...that was a real good trick to get her out of the bed so we can get to church! Once she saw her dress she was even more motivated!
Discovering her Easter basket...
OH MY BEAUTY!!! Love her! BTW....I had to put this dress on yesterday as in 4/10/10...it was not Easter! LOL! She told me she was a princess...go figure.
Two beauties are better than one!
Me and my girl! 
Bre giving cousin Monique a big one!
The love!
Look at that silly photographer in the background...wow..LOL!
We started our festivities off on Saturday at a egg hunt put on by my Sorors and Frat here at a local park that is done annually. It was really fun. I actually for the first time had possession of 4 little girls under my responsibility at once. Ask me what I was thinking cause still I really don't know! LOL! No, seriously, I thought it would be fun...Bre was sooo happy that her cousins accompanied her to the egg hunt. The girls all had a good time and it was totally worth it! Beyond a shadow of a doubt! Auntie Keisha & Jaylen met us at the park and Bre was even MORE excited!
Here are pics from the park:
Bre at the Easter egg hunt put on by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc & Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Gathering her eggs...
Breanna & Miracle
Miracle, Monica & Bre discussing all their goods....
Cousin Jaylen, Cousin Melissa, Cousin Monica, Cousin Miracle & Miss Breanna Jones at the egg hunt.
Somebody had a good time...we weren't but 10 minutes away from the house! LOL!Okay...so...we had to dye eggs and leave them for the Easter Bunny...that was always fun! In the meantime, the greens were cooking and it was smelling real good up in there! THANK GOD for my neighbor friend, cause mommy didn't have NO VINEGAR! I have never asked my neighbor for anything...you know I don't want to be that neighbor that always has to "borrow some sugar!" But it was all good, she was really cool about it!
Later that night....aww.....dying eggs!
Woke up and found her Easter basket...that was a real good trick to get her out of the bed so we can get to church! Once she saw her dress she was even more motivated!
Discovering her Easter basket...
OH MY BEAUTY!!! Love her! BTW....I had to put this dress on yesterday as in 4/10/10...it was not Easter! LOL! She told me she was a princess...go figure.
Two beauties are better than one!
Me and my girl! 
Bre giving cousin Monique a big one!
The love!
Look at that silly photographer in the background...wow..LOL! Overall the day was good. My family came by and I cooked. We had Honeybaked Ham, greens, meatballs, Mac & Cheese, Rolls, Green Salad...and am I missing something? It was good! That's what I do know!
I hope EVERYONE had a wonderful Easter and remembers the reason we celebrate Easter!
Thursday, April 08, 2010
A Little Somethin' Somethin' for the Soul...
I hope I don’t offend anyone with this but I just wanted to share a little inspiration that was shared by one of my girlfreinds this morning. I read it and it spoke to me so I wanted to share. Everyone have a GREAT day!
Whatever you focus on, you make it more real; you make it large; you cause it to consume you. So what have you set your sights on; what are you focused on; how is your vision today? What you see, is what you get!
When you look around at your situations; your family; your community and your city, what do you see? Do you see destruction and brokenness; do you see failure and curses; do you see hopelessness and lack; do you see illness and anger? What you see, is what you get. But if you begin to acknowledge that there are problems, and decide to focus your sight on the solution, you begin to see things differently. Instead of seeing failure, you see success, and things will begin to change. If you acknowledge broken relationships, but focus on mending the relationships, then things will begin to change. If you acknowledge illness, but focus on healing, things will begin to change. What you see, is what you get!
So today, you can acknowledge your issues, but focus on what God says about your situation; focus on what God is telling you to do; and focus on what God said He will do. Don’t focus your attention on the issues, just acknowledge them. Don’t just acknowledge the solution; focus on them…..Don’t focus your attention on the enemy; just acknowledge that you have one. Don’t just acknowledge that you have a deliverer and Savior, focus on Him!
I choose to focus on the way out…because what I focus on, determines where I end up. What you see, is what you get!
Whatever you focus on, you make it more real; you make it large; you cause it to consume you. So what have you set your sights on; what are you focused on; how is your vision today? What you see, is what you get!
When you look around at your situations; your family; your community and your city, what do you see? Do you see destruction and brokenness; do you see failure and curses; do you see hopelessness and lack; do you see illness and anger? What you see, is what you get. But if you begin to acknowledge that there are problems, and decide to focus your sight on the solution, you begin to see things differently. Instead of seeing failure, you see success, and things will begin to change. If you acknowledge broken relationships, but focus on mending the relationships, then things will begin to change. If you acknowledge illness, but focus on healing, things will begin to change. What you see, is what you get!
So today, you can acknowledge your issues, but focus on what God says about your situation; focus on what God is telling you to do; and focus on what God said He will do. Don’t focus your attention on the issues, just acknowledge them. Don’t just acknowledge the solution; focus on them…..Don’t focus your attention on the enemy; just acknowledge that you have one. Don’t just acknowledge that you have a deliverer and Savior, focus on Him!
I choose to focus on the way out…because what I focus on, determines where I end up. What you see, is what you get!
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Guest Designer for a Month!
Good Evening my friends!
I do have some good news to share! I was asked to be a Guest Designer for Platinum Scraps.
These are a very talented group of ladies and I am honored to be a part of their team for this month!
Platinum Scraps is a group of ladies who initially met on a Cricut Message board and had a vision! Their goal is to inspire others and most of all have fun! Make sure you stop by and visit their blog as they always have beautiful projects and often give out some Blog Candy! Yumm-O!
The first project was a free for all and I was asked to use the new line of American Crafts, Blue Skies. This paper was donated by one of their sponsors YSS (Your Scrapbookstash). Very cool online store by the way! (Check out the store....promise to not get in trouble though!)
This is what I came up with!
I started on a clean slate of canvas, painted with some pink and sprayed a little Glimmer Mist on there. I was inspired by something similar a year or so ago from one of the magazines. I thought this would be a pretty cool project to make for Miss Brenna's room. It would be perfect as she is enjoying singing her ABC's. =)
I found a lot of little odd ends of embellishments that I had just hanging around, and found a few pics of her and put them just randomly on the canvas.
I hope you enjoy!
I do have some good news to share! I was asked to be a Guest Designer for Platinum Scraps.
These are a very talented group of ladies and I am honored to be a part of their team for this month!
Platinum Scraps is a group of ladies who initially met on a Cricut Message board and had a vision! Their goal is to inspire others and most of all have fun! Make sure you stop by and visit their blog as they always have beautiful projects and often give out some Blog Candy! Yumm-O!
The first project was a free for all and I was asked to use the new line of American Crafts, Blue Skies. This paper was donated by one of their sponsors YSS (Your Scrapbookstash). Very cool online store by the way! (Check out the store....promise to not get in trouble though!)
This is what I came up with!
I started on a clean slate of canvas, painted with some pink and sprayed a little Glimmer Mist on there. I was inspired by something similar a year or so ago from one of the magazines. I thought this would be a pretty cool project to make for Miss Brenna's room. It would be perfect as she is enjoying singing her ABC's. =)
I found a lot of little odd ends of embellishments that I had just hanging around, and found a few pics of her and put them just randomly on the canvas.
I hope you enjoy!
Monday, April 05, 2010
Other goodies...
Below you will find some other other little creations I have made within the past few months...
They were really easy and fun of course.
Below are canvas pieces, basically painted with black paint, and used the same color scheme on all 3 (black green and white) with other cute little embellishments attempting to make it POP! These I did hang on my wall in my living room, the perfect accent piece! Oh and the pics were printed black and white...
More goodies....these were regular plain ole' coasters found in a $1 section at a crafts store. I basically covered with a pic and then covered with Mod Podge (sp?). Anyhow, just make sure you have a copy of the photo somewhere before you do this project. =)
They were really easy and fun of course.
Below are canvas pieces, basically painted with black paint, and used the same color scheme on all 3 (black green and white) with other cute little embellishments attempting to make it POP! These I did hang on my wall in my living room, the perfect accent piece! Oh and the pics were printed black and white...
More goodies....these were regular plain ole' coasters found in a $1 section at a crafts store. I basically covered with a pic and then covered with Mod Podge (sp?). Anyhow, just make sure you have a copy of the photo somewhere before you do this project. =)
To be honest....these coasters were gifts I received in my stocking at work for my Secret Santa. I immediately looked at them and though: "ALTER ME!!!" So I listened to my inner soul and followed directions! I altered!
Back to our regularly scheduled program!
I know there is just no excuse...well wait! There is a big excuse! Its called LIFE! Sorry friends. I hope I still have a few friends out there thathave not deleted me from their blog roll from stagnet activity!
This is my first time posting layouts since I moved into my new place back in September 09...crazy I know! Well these layouts were done within the past few months, they are old to me but new to you! Hope you enjoy!
I have also completed a Disney album that took too long to compete...it was really workin me!
This is my first time posting layouts since I moved into my new place back in September 09...crazy I know! Well these layouts were done within the past few months, they are old to me but new to you! Hope you enjoy!
I have also completed a Disney album that took too long to compete...it was really workin me!
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