Today must be “Hug A Former Junkie Day” here at C+D. First Shabba now Jodeci! What?! Lightning usually doesn’t strike twice but sometimes a miracle happens (word to Kerney Thomas).
It’s good to see Hits also. Last time I saw him was when I rented “Remember To Lean On Coach Carter”. Thanks Audrey for the pics!
I’ve been getting tons of emails and instant messages from you lucky bastards who had the joy of attending Jay’s concert last night. Everybody has been talking about who they saw but no one bothered to mention Mr. Loverman . . .
This almost feels like catching up with an old friend from high school that you thought was somewhere strung out on drugs. I feel so warm and fuzzy inside.
This very famous rapper gives the impression of a dedicated family man who has never been in trouble with the law. He’s often photographed with his wife and children at events and family outings. You never hear of any scandal associated with him. That’s because he does his dirt very privately. When he’s on tour, he hooks up with groupies after the concert. He has a security man pat them down and look in their purses for video or recording devices. After this Fort Knox search is concluded, they are escorted to his room for sex.
Rewind: We reported on this ’same’ rapper last year, as follows: This hip-hop star is known to discreetly finance sexually themed parties and orgies for black Hollywood. He rents a house in the Hollywood Hills, card tables are set up with professional dealers, and adult movies are broadcast in every room on Plasma TV’s, to get guests in the mood. From there, it is a free for all; guests get busy in the hot tubs and the bedrooms. The condom supply is exhausted when the party ends.
You would be surprised at how many black celebrities are trying to get on the list for these annual parties. A discreet board (black celebrities) go over the requests with a fine tooth comb until they settle on their choices. You are then notified by an encrypted email (that you have been accepted). The day, the party takes place, you are sent a text message with the address and directions, thirty minutes before party time. These parties are populated by some of the biggest black celebrities in the world from every field, including entertainment and sports. (via The Panache Report)
BET Awards 2006 Rehearsals
T.I.; Jamie Foxx and Fantasia; Chris Brown; Keyshia Cole
Diddy and Yung Joc; Mary Mary
[1] I can’t remember which one of you said that in the comment section but that shit is golden. I’ve been saying every since.
Sheryl Lee Ralph On ‘Dreamgirls’
Sheryl Lee Ralph: It’s hard. Believe or not in the 1980’s when Dreamgirls opened we completely changed theater, we changed who came to the theater, and who was interested in theater. And now 25 years later, people find it so easy to act like we didn’t do what we did. Loretta Divine and Vondie Curtis Hall were in the original company, there were some great folks who are still working today.
R.C: How do you feel about Beyonce portraying the role you originally bought to life - Deena Jones?
SLR: It’s interesting, when Tom Eyen who is the creator, had this idea, he said that the Dreams, have to be three obviously black girls. Why? Because America will always go for that light, bright, long haired black girl because they will feel comfortable building her up, since they see themselves in her.
But for the obviously black girl, if she makes it, she deserves to be right there. Because they aren’t trying to push her, that’s why the Dreams had to be three obviously black girls.
So when they cast Beyonce in the role of Deena Jones. I said, “Wow, this is exactly what Tom Eyen said would happen.” They going to take to that light, bright blackish blonde girl because they feel comfortable with her. That’s the reality.
R.C: Who would you have cast as Deena Jones?
SLR: That’s hard because the industry isn’t pushing her, so you don’t have an obvious one to pick from. The closest one I can think of, that’s an obvious black girl with that glamour thing to her is Lauryn Hill. Heather Headley is kind of close but she’s not Deena. You know Deena is Diana Ross, she’s a drama girl, an out right glamour girl. (continue to read)
05.25.2006 O’Really Factor
“She’s 40 now [Halle Berry], so there’s got to be someone black and sexy to take over. Meagan’s that one.” - - Tyrese (spotted @ CL)
Oh, really?
It would be pointless for me to sit here and type some funny shit when I know that your comments are going to be hilarious. Thanks Crystal for the pictures.
That’s it.
