Every time it seems like the drama is coming to an end, the news brings it back to the forefront. Singer R&B Chris Brown appeared in court yesterday, and the judge was proud of the progress he’s made. I don’t know if he’s genuinely remorseful, or if he just knows we’re all watching, but most abusers are not so willing to do the time because they don’t feel they’re guilty. Most abusers have every excuse in the word, and for Chris Brown to take full responsibility without justifying his actions (not that they he could anyway), isn’t something that should go unnoticed. I hope the classes work, and I hope he’s not putting on a front to win back favor or fans.
LOS ANGELES – Chris Brown won praise from a judge Thursday for keeping up with the terms of his punishment for beating Rihanna. “Excellent,” L.A. County Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg said when informed by Brown’s lawyer Mark Geragos that the “Kiss Kiss” singer has completed 100 hours of his lengthy community labor requirement.
“It’s an extremely favorable progress report,” Schnegg said, referring to Brown’s formal probation update. She said Brown has attended seven of his 52 mandatory domestic violence counseling sessions, paid all his court fines and given a sample of his DNA.
She ordered Brown back for another status report Feb. 18. [Source]
The National Enquirer is reporting that a “friend” of Rihanna claims Rihanna “despises” Chris Brown, and that Chris Brown has been sending her e-mails up until October trying to win her back…Click “continue reading” for the juicy details.
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Oprah is stepping down from her syndicated talk show in 2011, just to move to her own network with a different format. This has been on the news non-stop, as if the world is coming to an end. Oprah has been doing this talk show for 25 years, so I imagine she’s just tired. I’m happy Oprah has decided to move on and do something different, I’m sure she has more goals to complete other than talk show host.
Oprah Winfrey, the reigning monarch of daytime chat and occasional champion of presidents and authors, is to announce on her television show today that after nearly a quarter of a century of syndication success she is preparing to quit her show for good the year after next.
It is a measure of Ms Winfrey’s importance on the cultural landscape of America, that a 22-month lead time to her shuttering the show seems an appropriate amount of warning to her fans and advertisers. “The sun will set on the Oprah show as its 25th season draws to a close on September 9, 2011,” the New York affiliate of the ABC Network said on its bulletins last night. [Source]
Whitney Houston and Bobbi Kristina were spotted at the airport earlier this week. Bobbi Kristina has blossomed into a beautiful girl, and Whitney looks healthy.
The father of the young boy who accused Michael Jackson of molestation was found dead, an apparent suicide with self-inflicted gun wound. Evan Chandler, the father of Jordan Chandler, settle out of court for large sum of money, and left a stain on Michael Jackson’s career.
According to MTV, the Evan Chandler, the father suffered from a mental condition (which explains why he would let a grown man sleep in the same bed as his child):
Evan Chandler, 65, the father of a young boy who alleged that he was molested by Michael Jackson in 1994, was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in his luxury apartment in New Jersey earlier this month.
RadarOnline.com reported that Chandler’s body was found on November 5 by the concierge at his apartment building.
“There was no note found in the apartment, but officers did find medication in keeping with a serious medical condition,” a Jersey City police spokesperson told the site. Police said Chandler was found dead on his bed with a single gunshot wound to his head and a gun in his hand in what they believe was suicide. Police were sent to check on the gravely ill Chandler after he’d missed a doctor’s appointment.
Rihanna was spotted at St. Pancras International Train Station in London sans makeup, and rocking her shades. I’m not sure why so many people are mad at Rihanna, not sure how getting beat makes you a bad person, but if you read the comments on twitter, you would swear she was a terrorist. (Just because you don’t believe her side of the story doesn’t mean she wasn’t assaulted).
If you weren’t on twitter today, then you missed the leak of Rihanna’s entire album. I would post the link, but I’m not trying to get shut down.
Also, 50 Cent Launches “Power” Fragrance at Macy’s in the Lakewood Mall in Lakewood, CA. Anyone interested in the cologne? I’m scared my husband will start acting like 50 Cent. I am having fun with his new Bill Bixby look, I feel like the Hulk will bust out any moment now…J/K
I don’t know what Gucci Mane has done, all I know is that it violated his probation, and the kind judge sentenced him to 12 months in jail because of his actions. Poor Gucci Mane, he’s on every track like Lil Wayne was last year, and now he and Lil Wayne will be serving time. I wonder what the violation was, obviously this story will continued as more information comes in. But for now, MTV reports that Gucci Mane is going to jail for probation violation:
Gucci Mane was sentenced to 12 months in jail on Thursday (November 12) for probation violation and taken away in handcuffs, according to his lawyer.Mane pleaded guilty to assault in 2005 for attacking a nightclub promoter, and last September, he was sentenced to a year in jail for failing to fulfill his court-ordered 600 hours of community service in that case. He went to jail and served until March. Upon his release, Gucci went straight to the studio and recorded five songs. Continue Reading…
President Barack Obama gave a moving speech yesterday at the Ft. Hood Memorial here in Texas. The sad thing is that “some” people are using this event as political referendum on the President. Just for this one moment, people should keep their partisan mouths closed, and just honor those who have fallen– out of respect.
Politics can resume tomorrow, but do not over analyze President Obama’s speech looking for a Muslim connection, and do not start conspiracy theories about Obama’s secret cells. Today is Veteran’s Day and both liberals and conservatives risk their lives for this country, along with people from various ethnic and racial backgrounds, as well as religions. So just for one day, show that you’re a patriot first, and a partisan second. God Bless America!
[Photo Credit: Getty Image / Daily Life]
President Barack Obama gave a very sincere and moving speech, and you can watch it right after the jump: (just click continue reading below)
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I knw you have seen the pictures of Sammy Sosa, and all I can do is SMH! Bloggers have the reputation for being mean, but let me explain why. We are opinionated people that you know in your everyday lives, and our platform to express ourselves are our blogs. We say what many people are thinking, and right now I’m thinking, not another Michael Jackson. I mean seriously if Sammy was going to bleach his skin he could have at least done it gradually one shade at a time. But he went from dark to Brad Pitt, in the blink of eye. Bloggers are tired of the “bs” that is celebrity, that’s why we’re so mean. How can you see something like this, and not say word, or have an opinion?
I know I’m late, but I just could not give up the opportunity to express my concern. To read more and to hear what other bloggers have to say check out my girl Miss Jia.
In a recent interview with Spanish TV Univision, Sosa explains that he was not trying to look white, or follow in Michael Jackson’s footsteps: (Really!?!)
Sammy Sosa says he wasn’t trying to look white like Mike.
The ex-Cubs slugger said a European skin cream he uses at bedtime combined with a strong camera flash caused his face to appear ghost white in a recent headline-grabbing photo from Las Vegas — and he “respected” Michael Jackson too much to try to match his appearance.
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I don’t feel well today, but I had to get up just make this post. Kat Williams was arrested in Georgia for breaking in a home. Only two things would make a person behave the way Kat Williams has been lately, he’s either of his meds or on the pipe. According to AP:
ATLANTA — Comedian and rapper Katt Williams remained jailed in suburban Atlanta on Monday after police said they arrested the entertainer for breaking into a home.
Williams, who police say is 38, is charged with burglary and criminal trespassing, according to Coweta County Sheriff’s Office Major James Yarbrough.
A deputy at the Coweta County Jail confirmed Williams was being held there and that a magistrate was expected to set bond at an arraignment Monday afternoon.
Yarbrough said the Sunday night incident happened at a home in Newnan, about 38 miles southwest of Atlanta. Yarbrough said the unidentified homeowner called police around 9 p.m. to report the comedian “gained entry by breaking into the home, and items were taken from the residence.”
Yarbrough said jewelry was taken, but did not have further details.
Williams, whose real name is Micah S. Katt Williams, is known for his roles in the movies “Friday After Next” and “Norbit.” His comedy DVD, “Katt Williams: Pimpadelic,” was no. 8 in the nation for sales during the week of Oct. 30, according to Nielsen/VideoScan.
But lately the entertainer has gained as much attention for criminal troubles as for his quips.
He was briefly jailed last November after New York police who pull him over for driving without a license plate discovered three guns. Manhattan prosecutors dropped weapons charges in July after running into problems proving their case.
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