Behind the scenes there is a war of truths going on, and it has been ignited with Rihanna’s interview with Diane Sawyer. The problem is that there is a big “gap” and huge “hole” between the time that Rihanna admits to finding a text message that proved Chris Brown was cheating, until the time Chris Brown started assaulting her. All Rihanna has said about that gap is that it escalated, but she doesn’t say how it escalated. Chris closest friends maintains that he is a good guy, and that Rihanna “knows” what she did during this “gap” in the story, and that it was completely foul and will certainly turn public opinion against her. Friends of both parties just want Rihanna to tell the “whole” story. So many people in Chris Brown’s camp want to speak out so bad that they have taken to twitter of all places to defend him:

In the history of their relationship, Chris Brown has not initiated a violent act against Rihanna. Each time a situation of violence has occurred, it was initiated by Rihanna and Chris Brown has always managed to control or redirect his anger.

People who claim to be closest to Chris Brown say the Rihanna interview was a media stunt, and that she was forced by her handlers to say certain things in the interview to restore her career, and to destroy that of Chris Brown. They also maintain the truth will come out oneday. I don’t know what’s true, but I do know the year began with Chris Brown and Rihanna and the year will end with Chris Brown and Rihanna.

Please Note: Chris Brown has taken full responsibility for the assault, and has not charged Rihanna with any wrongdoing. He has chosen to not talk about any of the details that lead to the assault. I don’t know if that was for legal reasons, or out of love for Rihanna.

This is about to get messy…

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That’s embarrassing that that’s the type of person that I fell in love with. So far in love. So unconditional that I went back. It’s humiliating to say this happened. To accept that? It’s a traumatizing experience.

You listen to this interview it will put some things in perspective for you. I always say, we behind the blogs get so wrapped up in the story that we forget there are actual human behind the celebrity. I must say I am so proud of Rihanna for finally speaking out, it’s always better late than never, and not only does she speak out, she seems quite honest and forthcoming. This interview is more detailed than what inside “sources” lead us to believe (almost made drop a tear). Although she doesn’t go into great detail, in part two she says a lot more about that night than what Chris Brown had to say. I am still suspect that her team decided to speak out before an upcoming album, it would have meant a lot more to me, if the interview wasn’t linked to a promotion. But like I said late, it’s always better than never…

It’s completely normal to go back. It’s not right. I learned the hard way, but again, this is what I want people to know. When I realized that my selfish decision for love could result in some young girl getting killed, I could not be easy with that part. I couldn’t be held responsible for going back.Even if Chris never hit me again, who is to say that their boyfriend won’t? Who’s to say that they won’t kill these girls? These are young girls and I just didn’t realize how much of an impact I had on these girls’ lives until that happened.

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The shooting guard said Khloe and sister Kourtney, who claimed he cheated on Khloe, “made the whole thing up.” McCants said a “Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami” episode — where they were seen hacking into McCants’ voice mail and listening to suggestive phone messages apparently left for him by a female fan — was staged. He said the curvy sisters did not have his current phone number and he and Khloe “had already called it quits” in January, before the segment was even taped. Meanwhile, Khloe wasted no time finding herself another NBA star to play ball — she wed the LA Lakers’ Lamar Odom in September, after a monthlong romance. Not surprisingly, the reality show cameras caught every moment. Reps for E! and Khloe did not return calls or e-mails for comment. [Source]

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What they don’t understand is that the young people who they criticize did not create their own realities. They did not create the crumbling education system that we school them in. They did not create the drug epidemic and drug wars that have resulted in a dysfunctional family structure. They did not create the health care crisis that does not treat them. They did not create the culture of violence that they fall victim to.

When the President brought the Cosby attitude to his NAACP speech a few months ago, I was disappointed. It is nice to tell black people to stand up, but isn’t that really Min. Farrakhan’s job? The President’s job is to tell them to walk to the program that he placed on their corner. It is our job to instill the inspiration that gets a young person to walk into the program and not stand on the corner.

Old people are quicker to destroy the planet, abuse the animals and promote wars and then act like young people are violent. Young people are more compassionate, giving, promote gay rights, animal rights, human rights, protect the environment and want to end the wars. When they point out the contradictions that come up and say it on a record and say it LOUD, you can’t believe it!

Too often people like Russell Simmons criticize people like Bill Cosby and Barack Obama because they don’t buy into the single system solution; they know that personal accountability and choices have a large part in shaping the way people behave. I need Russell Simmons to stop making excuses for what people can’t do, and stop putting limitations on people because they are victimized. You can have a crack head mother and still be a doctor. There is no system that can benefit you better than hard work, and that starts with the parents.

Lastly, Russell Simmons is right. Those that have made it need to help others across. Go back and support a child who may not have that parent. Go back and donate money to a community center that helped you. Lobby the government for funding to school districts. Put on a free concert to buy books and computers for school. But, what ever you do, don’t knock another man [Bill Cosby] for his approach. It isn’t a choice of either or, but of all the above.

Work together, and shut it up! Who cares if Bill Cosby don’t like rap, stop defending why he shouldl like it, and start working with him to end the problems that create a need for children to use rap as an avenue out of poverty. Defending an art form of a younger generation to an older generation is a waste of breath; there was once a time when “gospel” and “the blues” were considered evil. The problem isn’t the music, the problem is the community and the music is just a reflection of that life. What we need is a national “Get Your Ass Up & Do Something Day”…Similar Posts:

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You can tell it’s the day after the premiere of season 2 For the Love of Ray J because I am posting this picture of Ray J. As far now, season 1 was much better, but I will keep watching hoping for some interesting twists. My favorites right now are Jaguar, Adorable, and Mz Berry. *doing the Halle Berry*

Here are pictures of Ray J outside of Beso in Hollywood.

[Photo Credit: Koi Sojer / PR Photos]

Amber Rose and Kanye West have been in hiding, which has sparked rumors that they are on the splits. I can’t confirm that, but I can confirm that Amber Rose is still around doing her thing. According to Rap Radar, Amber Rose was spotted at the World Series supporting her hometown Phillies.

[Photo Credit: Rap Radar]

Last but not least, one of my best friends and my college roommate, was strolling the streets of Paris with her mother, when a guy asked them to take a picture for his blog. That guy turned out to be Scott Schuman, best know as The Sartorialist. Apparently he’s known for his footprint in fashion, and was selected as one of Time’s Magazines Top 100 Design Infleuences. The guy has worked with Valentino and the company behind Jean-Paul Gautier. Anyway my friend, Bianca,  was strolling the streets of Paris with her mom, and caught the eye of  The Sartorialist because she was wearing the Harem style pants below (what we call hammer pants).  If you love fashion check out his blog here, and check out my Bianca and her killer fashion sense:

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Rihanna

Glamour: Let’s talk about this past year—you’ve obviously been through some difficult things. How did the people around you help you cope?

Rihanna: My friends and family have been extremely supportive, and everyone has been there for me. But at some point you are there alone. It’s a lonely place to be—no one can understand. That’s when you get close to God.

Glamour: Are you referring to the [Chris Brown] incident?

Rihanna: I am talking about starting with the night [before] the Grammys and then on. That was not the only thing that occurred this year. The picture leaking…it was one thing after another.

Glamour: You’re talking about the photo [reportedly of Rihanna’s injured face taken by police after Brown assaulted her] that was allegedly leaked by cops. You handled that so well; you kept silent in the press.

Rihanna: It was humiliating; that is not a photo you would show to anybody. I felt completely taken advantage of. I felt like people were making it into a fun topic on the Internet, and it’s my life. I was disappointed, especially when I found out the photo was [supposedly leaked by] two women.

Glamour: How has this event changed you as a person, as a woman?

Rihanna: I’m stronger, wiser and more aware. You don’t realize how much your decisions affect people you don’t even know, like fans.

Glamour: If you could offer a message to the millions of young women who look up to you, what would you tell someone who found herself in a similar situation?

Rihanna: Domestic violence is a big secret. No kid goes around and lets people know their parents fight. Teenage girls can’t tell their parents that their boyfriend beat them up. You don’t dare let your neighbor know that you fight. It’s one of the things we [women] will hide, because it’s embarrassing. My story was broadcast all over the world for people to see, and they have followed every step of my recovery. The positive thing that has come out of my situation is that people can learn from that. I want to give as much insight as I can to young women, because I feel like I represent a voice that really isn’t heard. Now I can help speak for those women.

Glamour: Is it too early for you to think, I want to be in love, I want to have a family? Is that too far down the road?

Rihanna: I hope I find love in the next 10 years—that will be pretty annoying if I am 31 and still have never been in love! But yeah, I’d like to be in a great place in both my personal life and my career. I still want to be doing what I love. Whatever that is in 10 years, I don’t know.

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There are more pictures, but this is probably the only one that I can show without turning this site rated R.

Speaking of Chris Brown here are some photos from his video shoot ‘Crawl’ featuring Cassie as the main girl. It’s looks like Diddy has been a big mentor to Chris Brown, lending Chris Brown his house and now his girl. I’m just kidding Diddy wouldn’t want a C&D letter in my inbox, or a message from my server…

As promised here is the screencap from Chris Brown’s twitter account, denying any and all contact with Natalie Nunn.

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Check out Kelly Rowland; she looks good with white…white bikini:

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Anyway Jay-Z hit up MOD in Toronto. In case you didn’t know, MuchOnDemand (MOD) is like Canda’s version of TRL or 106 & Park.

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The Los Angeles  Premiere of Precious went down this past weekend, and the stars came out to support this project. Sapphire was there to promote the movie.  [Earlier I erroneously said that Precious was Sapphire. Sorry, and thanks to Marva who brought it to my attention.] Sapphire is the author of the book, and she was a literacy teacher to the real Precious. So Sapphire is not ‘Precious’ she was the teacher of the real life Precious, and the movie and book is based on her student’s life who’s name was Claireece “Precious” Jones.  That’s why I need to read the book this week, so I will know what I’m watching. I heard the book is really disturbing and that the movie does not reflect half the abuse Precious suffered from both her mother and father. (Sapphire and the actress who plays Precious is pictured below):

[The Author of the Novel 'Push' - Sapphire]

Gabourey Sidibe Plays ‘Precious’]

I have to show you this picture of Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon. This beautiful woman had twins, and  showed up on the red carpet looking flawless. She’s just like Halle Berry; she just looks more and more beautiful with age. (there is a close-up in the gallery below)

Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey hit the red carpet as well, proving to everyone that they’re a real couple and in love. Mariah Carey also has a role in the movie, and I heard her acting skills has improved greatly since Glitter.

Paula Patton and her husband Robin Thicke hit the red carpet. I can’t tell if she has a baby bump or not. I can’t wait to see her in her full pregnancy glow. I also can’t wait to see first pictures of the baby when he/she is born. Paula Patton also stars in the film. Tyler Perry and Oprah walked the red carpet arm in arm as executive producers to the project, and Monique hit the red carpet with her husband.

There are so many more pictures and you can check them all out below. See photos of Will Smith, Mary J Blige, Sherri Sheppard, Monique, Sidney Poities, Oprah, and Kenya Moore…

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The headline says “Now For the Very First Time Rihanna Tells Her Story.” You have to read the tag lines carefully, it says Rihanna will tell “her” story and not “her side” of the story. What does that mean; that could mean anything. Not once did it say Rihanna will talk about that awful night with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. I am definitely going to watch just to see what she will say, but I have to tell you I have a “suspect” feeling, that this is more of an interview about her music career, and not about her “private” life.

We will all tune in, only to find out that legally due to the plea deal Rihanna is not allowed to discuss the merits of the case. Something also tells me that she will admit that she still has feelings for Chris Brown, and that the night of the assualt changed her and shaped her new album. That’s the PR spin in me talking….Similar Posts:

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When I was single, I had the mindset that you can’t make a man cheat, and if a man cheats it has nothing to do with the mistress. Now that I am married, I now see that women are a lot more sneaky than perhaps I thought before, and that anyone that is knowingly dating a married man, needs to fall back, until the ink dries.

If a man really loves you, why is it so hard for him to get a divorce and be with you? Don’t let him blame it on the kids because the kids usually know what’s up. When has enough time passed before you begin to realize you’re being played just like his wife? I don’t know if the statistic is true, but only 3% of the married men who cheat on their wives actually marry their mistress? Those that marry their mistress have high divorce rates, and I wonder why.

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My song for the week is So Amazing by Luther Vandross, because it is so amazing to be loved…This songs makes me smile ans it makes me want to skip…

My second choice is Switch, I Call Your Name. You should know by now that I love Debarge, so I just had to throw it in, too…

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1. 1 Butterfly PRECIOUS Notebook
2. 1 Full-Sized Official Poster (Seen Below)
3. 1 Full-Sized Teaser Poster
4. 1 Hard Copy of Push by Sapphire

Lee Daniels’s PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL “PUSH” BY SAPPHIRE is a vibrant, honest and resoundingly hopeful film about the human capacity to grow and overcome. Starring Mo’Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd, Lenny Kravitz and introducing Gabourey Sidibe, this inspiring film will release in select theaters on November 6th, 2009! Watch the trailer below:

About the movie:

Set in Harlem in 1987, it is the story of Claireece “Precious” Jones (Gabourey Sidibe), a sixteen-year-old African-American girl born into a life no one would want.  She’s pregnant for the second time by her absent father; at home, she must wait hand and foot on her mother (Mo’Nique), a poisonously angry woman who abuses her emotionally and physically.  School is a place of chaos, and Precious has reached the ninth grade with good marks and an awful secret: she can neither read nor write.

Precious may sometimes be down, but she is never out.  Beneath her impassive expression is a watchful, curious young woman with an inchoate but unshakeable sense that other possibilities exist for her.  Threatened with expulsion, Precious is offered the chance to transfer to an alternative school, Each One/Teach One.  Precious doesn’t know the meaning of “alternative,” but her instincts tell her this is the chance she has been waiting for.  In the literacy workshop taught by the patient yet firm Ms. Rain (Paula Patton), Precious begins a journey that will lead her from darkness, pain and powerlessness to light, love and self-determination.

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And on the other coast, celebs hit the 22nd Annual Thurgood Marshall College Fund Anniversary Dinner at Sheraton in NYC. Mary J Blige has been hitting the red carpet hard this month, appearing at many of the charity events. If someone would have told me in the beginning of Mary’s career that she would grow into a philanthropic social elite, I would have said Mary Who? Monica, Mary J, Fantasia, Lynn Whitfield, Jasmine, and Cornell West also attended. Jasmine Guy reminds me of Devante in that H-Town/Jodeci video. She has been through a lot of stress since her divorce.

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This is a real product, especially designed for women to help them achieve ultimate results. I know the world is coming to an end after watching this…They also have them available for men. SMH!

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If they are not legally married, yet, will tattooing their initials on each other pretty much ensure that they never will be legally married. They just now finished the pre-nuptial agreement, which you’re suppose to complete “before the nuptials”–thus the name.  I heard butterflies make a great cover-up tattoo in case Khloe wants to know. I wish people would stop making a mockery of marriage; it should not be a publicity stunt.

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