Archive for May, 2007
Posted by breezing on May 30, 2007
Giving you the scoop every Monday, Wednesday and Friday!
Last week your friendly neighborhood eZine featured The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin in our Wednesday WITW, to much, much flack. We received several emails admonishing us for our lack of respect for the living legend. So let us just say right now…We love Re-Re too, don’t get it wrong…but we stand by our thought that she better think, before she comes out the house without a bra on again. There’s just no need for all of that. So in honor of Ms. Franklin the buxom diva herself we are starting out the morning with a report from Sister-2-Sister Magazine that Aretha has joined Jenny Craig. We swear we’re not being funny….Aretha says she is on a crash diet to prepare for her upcoming numptials to Willie Wilkerson Jr…Aretha is confident that Jenny will work because she’s had success with them in the past. Franklin says, “I’m at 1,750 calories a day and I’m starving. It’s a strain because you’re eating the Jenny Craig-type meals, which are very good. But you can only eat them for so long before you want some barbecue ribs or some pigs feet. ” All we can say at SdB is: We’re not saying a damn thing…do we have to!?!?!?
In other celeb news…Usher has lost his mind…no seriously the young R&B star is on a campaign to stop the media from talking 
about his fiancé, hairdresser-slash-manager. Usher has called into Tom Joyner and Wendy William’s radio shows to confront them about bashing his lady love. The Panache Report is claiming Ush even threatened Tom saying he would kick his ass if he said anything else about Tameka. All we can say at SdB is: Ush has had some run-ins with whacky wendy in the past so we’re not fretting on that, but we would pay cash money to see Ush and Big boy Tom go at it. That would be some funny shit right there. What if it was a no holes barred wrestling match. Take our poll at SdB eZine Forum - Who would you bet money on: Tom, Dick or Harry..opps we mean Tom, Ush or Wendy.
Speaking of bringing the smack down: Kobe Bryant got his lash -out on over the radio yesterday! The LA Lakers starter broke rank this week speaking out about dissension in his franchise. Bryant accused the Lakers of deceiving him about their plans to undergo long-term rebuilding in the post-Shaquille O’Neal era and also spoke on the rumors that he forced the Lakers to trade O’Neal. Listen to the interview right here. Kobe On Blast
In other NBA news….Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade and his wife Siohvaughn, annouced on their web site the birh of their second child. It’s a bouncing baby boy! The couple welcomed 6 pound 11 ounce Zion in Chicago last night at 8:45 p.m. This is the second son for the couple, who are already parents to a 5-year-old son, Zaire.
Last but not least it’s official Essence has sunk to a new low! This week the online version of the popular African American magazine did an exclusive with none other than Hottie. We know you’re thinking who! The flavor of love train wreck and Charm School reject Schatar Hottie Taylor-White is speaking out exclusively to everybody and they mama and Essence had to be in on the scoop. The mag sat down with the delusional young woman to talk about her recent departure from the show Flavor of Love’s – Charm School, hosted by comedian and actress Monique. Hottie was voted off of charm school under a cloud of suspiscion last week. The actress was set-up and accused of theivery, that would have seemed real had there not been camera’s following everyone around!?!? As if she has not been embarrassed enough, in an effort to prolong this nightmare Ms Taylor issued a public statement blasting VH1 and requesting a formal apology. All we Can say at SdB is: She needs to apologize to the American public for us having to endure that hideous weave in her head. Insert your own rolleyes here. You can check out the interview on Essence.com.
Which brings us to:
OnTV: It’s Wednesday and the 2007 season of American Idol has come and gone. Wondering what you can fill your Wednesday nights with now? Well here are a few suggestions! If you have to have your reality show entertainment fix the 2007 season of So You Think You Can Dance? just kicked off. It’s early enough to start watching with audition episodes still being aired. Check it out at 8:00 p.m. on FOX. Competing in the same time slot on ABC is the new reality series The Next Best Thing: Who is the Greatest Celebrity Impersonator? Celeb look-a-likes compete for $100,000, yawn. Our # 1 pick for tonight is: The Sopranos! HBO is airing the previous 7 episodes leading up to the series finale, airing on Sunday, June 3rd. Catch episodes 81 and 82 tonight at 8 and 9 p.m.
On SdB: Missed some of the celeb gossip? Wanna talk more about a story featured here? Want to cast your vote on one of the entertainment polls… You can do all that and more at the SdB eZine Discussion Forum. No membership or registration required and it’s FREE!!!…..So, what are you waiting for!?!?!?
It’s WITW Wednesday!!! —Each week your friendly SdB ezine post a picture of someone famous and ask our readers to try and 
identify the subject or just be as appalled as we are. We call it: What in the World!?!?! This weeks WITW photo: ….Do you know who she is or better yet who she use to be? Hint: She is working on a tell-all book titled The Black Box!….’
There are places all over the web touting interesting websites to visit. You can catch where to go on the web here in the eZine or go to SdB’s share your link for even more helpful and fun spots on the web. In an effort not to be out done we also feature WHERE NOT TO GO ON THE WEB!! Check for it on Monday’s!
Today’s Recommended Website: In the final installment for our “May – All things Summer!” featured weblinks. We have kidsoutandabout.com If all else fails this summer a trip to any funland USA will make for some great memories. Our favorite is Six flags which features 21 different water, theme and adventure parks across the US, Canada and Mexico. If rides and widllife is not your thing…this site features kid friendly vacation spots with details and links. Whether it’s a cruise, Martha’s Vineyard or the Islands mon, there’s something for you and your rugrats!! Check it out!
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Posted by breezing on May 26, 2007
Giving you the scoop every Monday, Wednesday and Friday!
What’s Happening!
All is fair in love and war…at least that’s what we thought. We start this Memorial Day Weekend off with the shocking announcement that Vernon Winfrey’s tell-all-book on his media mogul daughter has been put on hold. Papa Winfrey insist he was not encouraged to drop his publishing plans by his wealthier, sole provider, meal ticket, source of most things material in his life daughter although Oprah expressed shock and disappointment this week when she found out about her fathers plans. All We Can Say At The SdB eZine Is: We would have paid cash money to hear that conversation. Put on hold!? Whether it was by threat or love for his daughter and not wanting to strain their good relationship, we know there could be no other reason on the planet that he has changed his mind; other than his-daughter-did-not–want–him-to-do-it. Let’s be real she could have collaborated with him– made it a touching father daughter memoir. On hold is Hollywood speak for not gonna happen anytime soon. Kitty Kelley, better watch her back. If you strong-arm your own daddy…
In other news that sounds a little fishy…Kimora Lee Simmons made all the rounds in France at the Cannes Film Festival this 
week and she wasn’t alone. The model – slash- fashion diva – slash purveyor of wealthy men was seen hugged up and hanging on to African actor and model Djimon Hounsou!?? Go ahead say it: Huh!?, that’s what we were thinking too. Say it isn’t so. We all know K-lee’s claim to fame, but for those of you unaware, Djimon is the critically acclaimed actor who played the leading role in Amistad and most recently Blood Diamond. He’s been nominated for numerous awards including a first in 2004 as the only Black African having ever been nominated for an Oscar. In Feb. of this year it was announced that he will be the new Calvin Klein underwear model. He has always appeared to be a very serious and thought provoking man on in interviews, and fans are wondering what in God’s name made him hook-up with Kimora!?!? All We Can Say At The SdB eZine Is: Damn that don’t even sound right…dude you are forever suspect.
Speaking of suspect and strange…Chili from TLC is back in the news but this time it’s not her old boo but her new beau that’s causing the buzz. Here’s the scoop it’s kinda complicated …Over the last couple of months Usher, Chili’s ex (under some pretty steamy allegations) hooked-up with his married with children hair dresser. She reportedly left her husband and three kids to be with Ush. They’ve since gotten preggers and engaged we’re not sure in which order. Meanwhile mama Ush one of the seemingly most supportive mothers in hollyweird was kicked to the curb. Rumors started circulating almost instantly after mama ush was canned as her sons manager that Moms had signed Chili the ex to a management deal. The rumors proved to be true. Now another scandal has broken out taking this saga full circle. Chili has been reportedly dating hunky CNN news anchor T.J Holmes, who himself is married and reportedly going through a divorce. Sources told mediatakeout.com in a recent report that Mr. Holmes met Chili in November 2006 when he was already going through problems in his marriage and that his relationship with the R&B star has not helped. All We Can Say At The SdB eZine Is: How can two people break-up because of cheating, claim great growth and learning from the experience then turn around and date two married people!? We guess Chili is okay about cheating with someone but not being cheated on…. If they cheat with you they will cheat on…oh never mind…
Last but not least: We can’t choose which of these couple story’s to report on so we’ll just hit on both a bit. Bobby Brown is back in the news flaunting his new love… Gossip maven CJ at the Star Tribune in Minneapolis is reporting more rumors about bobby being hooked up with Whitney’s old pal music executive Alicia Etheridge. CJ is claiming that Alicia is now Bobby’s manager and Bobby has been introducing her to everyone as his girlfriend when in public. Earlier this month rumors were flying that the two may have been on their way to the alter. All We Can Say At The SdB eZine Is: It’s probably true where else did he get the money to challenge his divorce and pay his back child support. Going public must have been a condition of their agreement…of course we’re just speculating!!
Last, last but not least…is Brittany Daniels pregnant? In case you don’t know who that is, Brittany Daniels plays the white girl Kelly on the CW hit show The Game. Earlier in the year we reported that the blond we really like is dating our own Keenen Ivory 
Wayans. It appeared that Keenen had gone from his light damn near white wife 
Daphne to the real McCoy. A reliable source who knows his ex Daphne Wayans really well tells the SdB eZine that “Keenen is an asshole and he was abusive to Daphne mother of his 5 children during their time together”. MTO is also reporting that Keenen kicked Daphne out the house when he hooked up with Brittany. All We Can Say At The SdB eZine Is: Okay why are we more worried about Brittany than we are anybody else in this scenario!?!? Let’s hope the pregger rumors are not true…Save the white girl save the world …wait wrong show.
On TV: This holiday eve we suspect that many will be on their way to a weekend getaway to kick off the upcoming summer season and not parked in front of the TV. For those of you who plan to keep close to home are recommended pick for the night is the ABC show National Bingo Night. This new interactive game show features various versions of Bingo pitting contestants against the studio audience and players at home via the internet. Get more info and print your bingo cards to play along here!
On SdB: We’re happy to see old and new faces join us on the board this week. StillTrudat a blast from the past was happy to find the long lost family from EB, but there seems to be no family to be found. The names are still there but their voices are not. Tru may just have to check out the memories in the SdB Archives! Don’t worry you can too…Register at SdB Forum and checkout the archives. If you are tired of giving out your personal info and email to every tom, dick and website out there you can peruse more celeb gossip that didn’t fit in today’s article on the SdB eZine Forum. Post your comments all for free. NO REGISTRATION needed. See you on the board!
There are places all over the web touting interesting websites to visit. You can catch where to go on the web here in the eZine or go to SdB’s share your link for even more helpful and fun spots on the web. In an effort not to be out done we also feature WHERE NOT TO GO ON THE WEB!! Look for it on Monday’s!
Today’s Recommended Website is: Ancestry.com! It’s Memorial Day Weekend! This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country. Ancestry.com, the world’s largest online family history database, released U.S. military war records yesterday including 37 million images spanning 400 years and 90 million names. The digitized records date from a Jamestown militia in 1607 to Iraq war records from 2006. The records, which come from the National Archives and Records Administration, can be viewed at no cost until the June 6 anniversary of D-Day. Check it out!
The SdB eZine will appear in an abbreviated version on Monday (same as last Monday) but will be back full swing on Wednesday!
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Posted by breezing on May 23, 2007
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All is not well in the land of O! It seems the talk show queen is a little shaken about the latest “author” to announce they are penning a book about her. Apparently Daddy Winfrey is in the process of “writing” a book tentatively titled, “Things 
Unspoken”. Oprah Winfrey told the New York Daily News upon hearing about the book: “I was upset. I won’t say ‘devastated,’ but I was stunned. The last person in the world to be doing a book about me is Vernon Winfrey, the last person.” As reported here previously Kitty Kelley is also writing a book about the media queen, Ms. Kitty is famous for her tell-alls and this one is already hot. It’s been reported that some editors and publishers won’t even read it (they skurred). At the Elie Wiesel Foundation Humanitarian Awards in
New York this past weekend Oprah had even more to say, “We talk, we talk, we talk.” That’s why “I would have preferred to have known my father was working on this. It would have been a nice gesture, a courtesy,” she said. All we can say at the SdB eZine: Bet neither one of those will make the Oprah Book list!!! Why is daddy-O keeping his book on the down-low…hmmm we can only speculate…until it comes out and we go buy it!!! Aww hush yall know yall gonna go buy it too!
Speaking of Oprah…Fantasia Barrino made her Broadway debut as Celie in the stage production of The Color Purple, amid rave reviews a few days ago. The American Idol finalist has brought charm and box office receipts to the long running show playing the part of Celie. The New York Times said: She’s pretty terrific. So terrific that this earnest but mechanical musical is more effective and affecting than it was when it yawned open a year and a half ago at the Broadway Theater. If you plan to be in the New York area check it out, it’s supposed to be a must see event. Click here for tickets and box office information. All we can say at the SdB eZine: This has to be a first…she was probably learning to read right along with Celie, Dog, D-o-g, Dog, Mister, M-r., Mister!!!!!!!!! She went from not being able to read her child a nursery rhyme book to memorizing a whole Broadway play…The Color Purple brought to you by Hooked on Phonics!
In other news today…This week BV Buzz is reporting that Beyoncé’s sister Solange has quietly divorced her husband David Smith. The two were married in a shot gun wedding in March of 2004. Seven months later in October of the same year the teen gave birth to a son David Smith Jr. In Feb.YBF Blog Spot reported Solange was secretly dating JR Smith of the Denver Nuggets. This marriage that was doomed to fail is said to be officially disolved 
and Solange is reportedly now dating Lil Wayne. BV Buzz says her reps are calling the rumor of her and the young rapper totally unfounded yet when asked about the divorce the rep said, “we don’t comment on our clients’ personal lives”! All we can say at the SdB ezine: Yeah righhht….We aren’t surprised baby daddy got kicked to the curb after a reasonable amount of time had passed and her image was saved, but Lil Wayne!?!?? Did she not see the kiss!?! We’re hoping she’s with the baller.
Last but not least speaking of fake and secret weddings…mediatakeoutthetruth.com is reporting that Janet Jackson and Jermain Dupri have gotten engaged. The Superstar producer and Janet have been dating for 5 years. PeopleMag.com is also reporting the story. Janet herself says she doesn’t even know if they are engaged. When asked if they were getting married the 40+ R&B princess told a British radio station yesterday ”That’s what he said. He, um … that’s … everyone’s been asking me about this. He said something about September 26th we were getting married.” When pressed she did admit that is the date her new album–that shall remain nameless here because of the cheap publicity stunt–drops. All we can say at the SdB eZine: Insert your own *rolleyes*.
OnTV: Even though we are a day late and a dollar short, we have to mention that we caught Comedy Unleashed – Hot Chocolate last night with Byron Allen. It was a special show that ended with the making of Eddie Murphy’s Delirious. This is the 25th Anniversary of the ground breaking stage performance, and many turned out to pay their respects. Arnaz J, and DC Curry were just two of the black comics to sit-down with Byron that had us giggling and losing track of what we were supposed to be watching on a Tuesday night! Tonight’s pick: Although having Melinda eliminated was a travesty for ratings (yall know she had a record deal before she left the show so don’t feel bad) and it seems the AI crew pulled a Clay Aiken this year, we are recommending The season finale of American Idol on Fox. We are also going to go out on a limb and recommend tonight’s episode of Dr Phil. Check your local listing for channel and time…we don’t watch this show so we don’t really know! Previews of tonight’s episode seems real Jerry Springer-ish and we can’t wait to see Dr. Phil turn red and curse at the patients.
On SdB: There is much more gossip to report. We couldn’t fit it all in today’s edition of the eZine but you can still get the haps on the SdB forum. There’s a special section for the SdB eZine filled with more of our unique blend of news and muse. It’s fun, and best of all, it’s free! That’s right yall–our love don’t cost a thing AND there’s no registration needed… You can comment on all stories posted in the new section… we don’t ask for email, you don’t have to even tell us your name! Just click reply after any story and tell us what you think!
It’s WITW Wednesday! (*insert drum roll*) each week your friendly SdB eZine post a picture of someone famous and ask our 
readers to try and identify the subject or just be appalled as we are. We call it WHAT IN THE WORLD! !?!?! This weeks WITW photo: First of all …damn…let us get all our thoughts together…them straps look like they are holding on for dear life…like if one of them were to pop she’d blind people with beads. Please tell us who, what and why was she ever allowed to leave her home, hotel, tour bus or limo without a bra!?!? And them pearls..them bottom few pearls right in the cleavage look like they are trying to escape but they just can’t climb the mountain that is her tittie so they are going to trying and go around it…
There are places all over the web touting interesting websites to visit. You can catch where to go on the web here in the eZine or go to SdB’s share your link for even more helpful and fun spots on the web. In an effort not to be out done we also feature WHERE NOT TO GO ON THE WEB!! Look for it on Monday’s
We have dedicated the month of May to kids and summer vacation in previous post, today we have to take a break from our regularly scheduled program for this public service announcement.
Today’s Recommended website: www.biggerbras.com they got them in cup sizes as large as 56K and 15XL. We’re not kidding you can buy a size 56 bra with a K. cup. BB sells all the way to cup size L. They’re even having a spring sale so check it out today.
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Posted by breezing on May 22, 2007
Giving you the scoop every Monday, Wednesday and Friday!
What’s Happening!
This weekend was hot and not just in the weather department…Celebs did their thing all weekend at different events including the continuation of the playoffs…some did it up a little too early and didn’t even make it to the festivities..New York police pulled over Method Man after spotting the rapper approaching the Battery Tunnel in Brooklyn in a Lincoln Navigator with expired tags. AllHipHop.com and Eur.web is reporting that, after approaching the vehicle the officer said he smelled marijuana and spotted two “blunts” and a plastic bag with more marijuana in plain view. The member of the Wu Tang Clan, whose real name is Clifford Smith admitted to having even more of the drug under his seat. In total the officer located 28 grams in the rappers vehicle and he was promptly arrested and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, criminal possession of marijuana, operating a motor vehicle under the influence and driving an uninspected motor vehicle. Mr. Smith was released on his own recognizance early Friday… All We Can Say at SdB is: He won’t get the Paris treatment…bet! He might do a lil time.
Speaking of which… We don’t usually report news from the lighter side of the celeb world, however the news that Paris Hilton’s sentence has been reduced, speaks directly to several news stories we’ve been reporting. A few well known black actors, athletes and rappers have been arrested for DUI and various vehicular violations in the past couple of months. Some high profile incidents include Tracy Morgan’s repeat offenses, Eve, and a few others. In recent news wealthy hotel heiress Paris Hilton was 
sentenced to 45 days in jail earlier this month after being found guilty (for the second time) of driving on a license which had been suspended following a previous conviction for drink-driving. Paris was ordered to report to jail by June 5th to begin serving out her sentence. From the beginning speculation arose that she would never serve a day, amongst her own failed attempts to appeal and get the Governor of California to pardon her. It looks like race and wealth have prevailed, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department has announced that Ms. Hilton’s sentence has been reduced to 23 days for “good behavior”. Although the heiress has not served a moment of time she is apparently already earning goodtime credit for such things as showing up to court 10 minutes late. We at the SdB eZine understand that her time would have been reduced because of normal good time credit IF she were to report when scheduled and display good conduct during her stay. Paris Hilton has not done any of those things, she has repeatedly showed her disregard to the law and following court order, yet she is being rewarded and not expected to earn good credit like EVERY OTHER inmate in LASD custody. The fact that the LASD took it upon themselves to cirumvent the system and do something that was probably going to be done anyway is grossly unfair and unfortunate for others are serving a sentence yet have to EARN their good time credit. If you have a loved one in LASD sheriff custody who has not been given the Paris treatment or you are outraged as much as we are you can give Sheriff spokesman STEVE WHITMORE a call at his DIRECT NUMBER (323) 573-2387 or (323) 526-5541 to voice your complaints and demand your love one be given the same option. You can also find out more info about Paris Hilton’s sentence. Happy calling… maybe with enough calls the LASD will take back this unfair and biased decision and let Ms. Hilton EARN her goodtime credits the same way EVERYBODY else does. 
In other legal news…Rap mogul Sean Puffy Combs has dismissed a complaint by his former choreographer accusing him of assault, insisting her claims are “false.” Laurie Ann Gibson, who appeared on the MTV reality show “Making The Band,” recently filed an official complaint with the New York Police Department (NYPD) after the hip-hop star allegedly threw a chair at her during filming for the program. A spokesman for the NYPD confirmed a complaint had been made, but no criminal activity had been found. All we can say at the SdB eZine is: *sniff* *sniff* yeah we smell a lawsuit too….checkout the full story here. On a lighter note…The queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, who began her career at the age of 14 singing in the Detroit church of her father, Reverend C.L. Franklin, will give back to those gospel roots as she leads a “revival” for her hometown of Detroit for the third consecutive year. This year’s event will take place at
Detroit’s Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in Christ, beginning Thursday, June 14 through Saturday, June 16 at 7:00 p.m. nightly. Get info on the event here .On TV: With the 2007 May Sweeps season finales almost complete there’s still a few major series that we know you are dying to see! 24 will premier it’s final show this season tonight on FOX at 8 p.m. Heroes will be doing the same in the 9:00p.m. slot on NBC. We are going out on a limb and recommending you watch the NBA playoff game on TNT at 8:00p.m. If you can, catch the Cleveland Cavs take on the Detroit Pistons. Speaking of which…Cavs player Lebron 
James’s girlfriend Savannah Brinson was rushed from the arena at halftime Wednesday — eight months pregnant, ill but ultimately OK. Savannah Brinson, left the arena on a stretcher at halftime. Neither James or his mama left the game with the ailing baby mama. Brinson, who is due to give birth to her and James’ second child a boy due next month, is at home and James said Brinson is doing fine. All We Can Say at SdB is: We realize Lebron was working but dammnn, what kind of monster-in-law would not leave a basketball game to see about their unborn grandbaby!?!? What are we saying: Probably the kind that got a DUI earlier this year…not only did mama James kick-out a window in the police car but the old cougar had to be maced. Yes they had to MACE Lebron mama yall!!!!
On SdB: Give your thoughts on this weeks discussions and polls in the new SdB eZine section! No registration or sign-up needed. Do you think Paris Hilton deserved her sentence reduction? Do yo uthink Lebron James Mama should have left the game with the sick girl? Give your thoughts to all that and more right on the SdB forum.
There are places all over the web touting interesting websites to visit. You can catch where to go on the web here in the eZine or go to SdB’s share your link for even more helpful and fun spots on the web. In an effort not to be out done we also feature WHERE NOT TO GO ON THE WEB!!
Today’s recommended website NOT to see is: http://www.uglyduckling.com/ Our very own SdB editor has been spending time with her 17 year old nephew trying to find him his first little car. The time and energy spent trying not to get ripped off led her to recommend we add ugly duckling now doing business as DRIVE TIME to our list of sites not to see. This company has a horrible record of selling defective used cars and they have literally thousands of complaints on various consumer fraud protection sites including BBB.org and ripoffreport.com.
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Posted by breezing on May 19, 2007
Giving you the scoop every Monday, Wednesday and Friday!
What’s Happening!
Beyonce’s father Matthew Knowles has invested in a line of children’s toys with an urban theme according to the gossip and entertainment blog The Panache Report. Matthew Knowles is the Music World Entertainment founder which manages talent such as Kelly Rowland former member of Destiny’s Child. Papa Knowles has now teamed up with “Planet Toys,” to create a hip-hop inspired toy line, called Baby Jamz . Mr. Knowles was inspired to invest in this venture with Beyonce’s nephew Juelz because he reportedly states “there are no children’s toys that reflect urban society there is a real opportunity for us to make a benchmark here.” The brand will be supported by a hip-hop CD series. All we can say at the SdB eZine is: We guess he has never heard of “BRATZ” or the Homies maybe!?!??!
In an update of a story reported here on Wednesday’s addition on the eZine Soul star Ike Turner insists he has no complaints after police mistakenly arrested him on outstanding drug charges due to a computer glitch earlier this week. TMZ.com spoke with the 75-year-old who was pulled over by Los Angeles cops in a traffic stop on Tuesday night. When asked if he’s angry with officials, Turner told website TMZ.com, “Not at all. They could have been right. We all make mistakes.” Turner was taken into custody when officers discovered he had an outstanding no-bail felony drugs warrant dating back to 1989. Turner had spent the night in jail, before it came to light that the drug warrant was actually recalled in 1989.
Jigga himself is working with Amy Winehouse on a remix of the British singers hit Rehab. The track will 
feature Amy’s original vocals mixed with rap verses. TMZ.com is reporting that Jay Z is using this opportunity to poke fun at some celebs who have sought rehab both living and dead. Part of the lyrics include the verse I’m a OD til I’m in peace like Anna Nicole!
Speaking of Jigga his better half Beyonce earned six nominations Wednesday for the 2007 BET Awards, including nods for top female R&B artist, video for “Irreplaceable” and duets with Jay-Z on “Deja Vu” and “Upgrade U.” “Dreamgirls” Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson, R&B singer Ciara, hip-hop’s Akon and the group Gnarls Barkley all took three nominations.The Black Entertainment Television Awards in music, television, film and sports will be presented June 26. Mo’Nique is slated to host the show on cable’s BET Network from the Shrine Auditorium. Performers include 50 Cent and T.I. Diana Ross will be honored with BET’s Lifetime Achievement Award and Don Cheadle will be given the Humanitarian Award for his efforts at ending genocide in Darfur. Check out the full list of nominees here.
On TV, On SdB and WITW will return Monday.There are places all over the web touting interesting websites to visit. You can catch where to go on the web here in the eZine or go to SdB’s share your link for even more helpful and fun spots on the web. In an effort not to be out done we also feature WHERE NOT TO GO ON THE WEB!! Look for it every Monday!
Today’s recommended website is: www.abcteach.com Want to make sure your children don’t get bored this summer or just get a jump start on the new year…abcteach.com is the site for you! Find over 5,000 pages and worksheets you can print for your child. Subject matter ranges from grammar, handwriting and flashcards, to crossword and number puzzles. (plus a whole lot more!)
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Posted by breezing on May 17, 2007
Giving you the scoop every Monday, Wednesday and Friday!
What’s Happening!
This morning thousands and thousands are mourning the death of Yolanda Denise King activist and eldest daughter of the late Martin Lutther King Jr. Ms. King was only 51 years old when she passed away suddenly yesterday in Santa Monica, California. The cause of death has not been determined at this time, Steve Klein, a spokesman for the King Center has reported that the family believes her death may have been heart related. Ms. King was not only a civil rights activist and author but also an actress who 
appeared in numerous films, including playing the role of Rosa Parks in the 1978 miniseries “King.” She also appeared in “Ghosts of Mississippi,” and founded a production company called Higher Ground Productions. Ms. King is survived by one sister, two brothers and host a of friends and other relatives. We are sure she will be missed by them all. Information on the arrangements will be announced at a later time.
Speaking of the Kings….In related but not really news R. Kelly has joined his estranged wife in making a complete ass of himself in an article. The new issue of Hip-Hop Soul includes the following quote from the self professed king of R&B (yes there is another one other than Bobby): ”I’m the Ali of today. I’m the Marvin Gaye of today. I’m the Bob Marley of today. I’m the Martin Luther King, or all the other greats that have come before us. And a lot of people are starting to realize that now.” All we can think at the SdB eZine is: Say What! We must have missed ”The I have dream that little black boys and little black girls will all one day join me in a pissing-fest” speech.
In other news to make you shake your head…TMZ.com is reporting that-the infamous Ike Turner self professed father of rock and roll (who R-Kelly should really compare himself too–yall know Ike has probably peed on a few people in his day) was arrested late last night on a felony narcotics charges. The 75 year old was pulled over for speeding in Los Angeles and quickly arrested on an outstanding warrant. No word on whether he has been released yet.
In sports news the Warriors have lost their astonishing bid to be the next NBA champions. The Golden State team was knocked out of the playoffs by the Utah Jazz last night. Warriors suprised everyone including their own fans with their powerful play and advancement past the first round. The Warriors kicked off a great ride while fans stood behind them graced in the yellow We Believe t-shirts. The fan passion was not enough and the Utah Jazz beat the Warriours 100 to 87.
On TV: CW announced their fall 2007 season, and “All of Us,” the Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith – produced sitcom starring Duane Martin and LisaRaye McCoy, is not on the roster. The show was cancelled after its fourth season. Three made CW’s cut: “Girlfriends,” “Everybody Hates Chris,” and “The Game” were renewed for another season. Yeahhhhhh The Game will be back! It’s Wednesday and we have the primetime pics for your tv viewing pleasure. In the 8:00 p.m. slot: Grab your grandmother 
and park her in front of the tv because The Price is Right is having a Million Dollar special. The primetime showing of the popular game show is being held to commemorate the retirement of long time host Bob Barker. Check it out on CBS. The rest of tonight is a sea of season finales. America’s Next Top Model is down to 3 contestants catch it in the same time slot on the CW. NBC has the improv hit “Thank God You’re Here“. In the 9:00 p.m. spot: The season finale of Crossing Jordan is on at 9 p.m. on NBC along with The American Idol results show. Tune into FOX as your final two are revealed. For more American Idol and things you didn’t see last night checkout…American Idol Behind The Scenes!
On SdB: If you haven’t checked out the new SdB eZine section of the SDB Forum check it out today. There are polls and discussions on all the haps and hap nots! Discuss some of the stories mentioned here and the other stuff that wouldn’t fit, such as 50 Cent….did he lie about being shot 9 times? No membership or sign-up is required… it’s free and EVERYONE is welcome. Check it all out right here!
WITW…Each week your friendly SdB eZine post a picture of someone famous and ask our readers to try and identify the subject. We call it What in the World!?!?! This week we are doing something a little different in honor of American Idol. We have a WITW video. The subject is not famous and probably never will be but he sure is funny. Caution: Dispense of all liquids and food before clicking the link, SdB eZine cannot be responsible for any damage to your keyboard, monitor or clothes as a result of viewing this video. Check it out: Amazing Grace.
There are places all over the web touting interesting websites to visit. You can catch where to go on the web here in the eZine or go to SdB’s share your link for even more helpful and fun spots on the web. In an effort not to be out done we also feature WHERE NOT TO GO ON THE WEB! Look for it every Monday!!!
Today’s Recommended website: www.highlightskids.com/. The month of May is all about preparing for summer vacation. We are highlighting fun activities and resources for kids and parents. Your SdB editor in chief grew-up with the Highlights kids magazine, but lo and behold times and technology have changed. Highlights still produces their kids magazine and they even have a new version for kids between the ages of 2 and 6, but most fun of all they have an interactive website full of fun and educational activities for kids of all ages. From the Craft of the Week to the Book Club there is something for everyone including resources for teachers! Check it out!
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Posted by breezing on May 11, 2007
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What’s Happening!
50 Cent is reportedly dating Victoria Rowell. InTouch magazine and EurWeb.com says that the two are a couple. The two met while filming Home of the Brave. Victoria who just turned 48 yesterday is best known for her role as Drucilla Winters on the daytime soap Young and The Restless. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson 31, best known for his bad boy rapper image is no stranger to the cougar set, he once dated 40 plus actress Vivica Fox. A friend of Victoria Rowell reportedly told InTouch Magazine “Victoria loves the edge that 50 Cent has!” Umph don’t we all …All we can say at SdB is: There is hope for our very own SdB eZine editor yet!
Speaking of dating old cougers…In an update to a story previously reported here at the SdB eZine Jermaine Dupri has explained his reason for being detained by LAPD earlier this week in West Hollywood. Dupri reportedly told AllHipHop.com “Just to set the record straight, I was pulled over because the police said my exhaust pipes were too loud. I had tinted windows and platinum motor plates.” Nothing more, nothing less.” As previously reported, the music mogul was put in the back of an LA County Sheriff’s police cruiser for several minutes before being allowed to get back on his way a short time later. The producer and paramour of Janet Jackson did not comment on whether he received any violations for the ”alleged” crimes.
And the latest news from the other side of the spectrum…Akon is still catching flack over his on stage molestation of a 15 year old, in Trinidad. The R&B sensation had been the subject of debate and ridicule however the tide has shifted now that a Myspace page reportedly belonging to the hot to trot teen has surfaced. The page which has been switched to “private” since it’s discovery by the media; is filled with questionable pics and information about the young girl. Danah Alleyne came to media attention after sneaking into a 18 plus club in Trindad and participating in some onstage hanky panky with the Senegalese super star. Akon has issued an appolgy via TMZ.com, reportedly telling the entertainment snoop troop he had no idea that that the young lady was only 15 and he expected that no one under 18 would be in attendance. Akon went onto apologize to his 
fans as well as express a comittment to making sure nothing like this happens again. This apology may have come a tad late, Akon reportedly has been dropped as a spokesperson for Verizon.
…In other related news…the media frenzy caused by the incident in Trinidad has revealed some detailed info about Akon including the accusation that he is not 25 as his record label and others have been reporting. . Akon supposedly served jail time in the past and according to that crimimal record. Akon’s real age is said to be 34. It looks like Beyoncé isn’t the only one trying to appeal to the youngsters by fudging their birthdate.
On TV: It’s Friday not the day for must see TV but we’re supplying our picks for the night anyway! In the 8:00 p.m. time slot Grey’s Anatomy plays on CBS along with Dateline on NBC. At 9:00 p.m. 20/20 will be on ABC alongside the NBA playoffs on ESPN. This will be game 3 for the Warriors and Utah Jazz! Check it out!
On SDB: We are connecting your friendly neighborhood eZine to the forums section of SdB. This will give our readers the chance to elaborate on topics discussed here or other topics we may have missed. You can stay in the loop and get all the scoop right here on the SdB Forum! In other news the natives are still, busy, angry or both, yet they have not stopped coming by to “view” the topics that are posted. It looks like the whole lot have now become lurkers. Now how interesting is that? Not very…that’s what we thought. So to help with the overall boredom that is SdB check out the Akon Poll and tell us what you think!
There are places all over the web touting interesting websites to visit. You can catch where to go on the web here in the eZine or go to SdB’s share your link for even more helpful and fun spots on the web. In an effort not to be out done we also feature WHERE NOT TO GO ON THE WEB!! Look for it on Monday’s.
Today’s recommended website: ask.yahoo.com! Summer is just around the corner and the kiddies will be underfoot, which means get ready for the questions. That’s right those of you who are parents know that a childs mind is a growing one! No seriously kids can ask a gang load of questions!! We’ve been looking all over the net for cool suggestions to keep the kiddies amused and free of bordom this summer season! One of the things we stumbled upon is Ask.yahoo. Let this be your source for a fun filled afternoon on the internet with the kids you can ask anything or find answers to previously asked questions, from the silly and mundane to thought provoking and always wanted to know kind. Every wonder why Charles Shaw wine is so cheap? What the odds are that someone will be able to open your garage with their opener? How popcorn became the popular snack at movie theaters? You can find the answers on ask.Yahoo…that’s right ask yahoo not Jeeves.
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Posted by breezing on May 9, 2007
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What’s Happening…Happy hump day from your friendly neighborhood eZine. We have been trolling for gossip and came away with some interesting tidbits…number one on our list Nick Cannon getting engaged to Victoria’s Secret model Selita Ebanks! According to Mediatakeout the truth.com Nick the man had a Rose Royce take the couple to NY’s Times Square where Nick popped the question on bended knee with a 12 – carat diamond ring. 
We’ve been hearing nothing but jokes since news of the engagement came down. Most being Nick’s so corny, He’s so lame and she’s too fine to be with him. We at the SdB eZine are reserving judgement on the couple and putting off predicting what will come of this engagement, but we will say this: (and remember down the road that you heard it here first). We can remember a similar dude back in the day getting his flow on singing Parents Just Don’t Understand. We thought he was funny looking and corny, and look at that brother now!! Whether Vicky’s girl will be around to reap the benefits when young Nick takes the crown from Will, remains to be seen but we can’t blame the girl for getting on board early…er we mean recognizing what a great guy Nick is and how much potential he has! *snicker* Oh and All we can say at the SdB eZine is: 12 carats…who knew he was paid like dat!?!? We’re guessing love do cost …and a little bit ah change too! 
In other vital statistic news…After her recent appearance at the Kentucky Derby looking real swole YBF.com is reporting that Lynn Whitfield is pregnant. The 54 year old actress and activist is expecting twins. Hold-up, take your gasp back. …that’s right grab it and push it back in your mouth. Ms. Whitfield’s younger sister and husband have been experiencing fertility issues. After several miscarriages Lynn has agreed to be a surrogate for the couple. See yall were wrong, yes we know what you were thinking because we were thinking it too! The girl and boy are due in October. All we can say at the SdB eZine is: That is above and beyond and she will be blessed. …we swear that’s what we are thinking…not on stack of bibles, but you get our drift.
In other Celeb news…TMZ.com has caught Jermaine Dupri being detained briefly in Los Angeles yesterday during what appears to be a routine traffic stop. It looks like JD was driving his Lamborghini which is seen with the doors open , while JD is being sat in the back of a black and white. JD was eventually released and LAPD has claimed no knowledge as to what was going on or why he was detained. Yeah Right…we’re talking LAPD here. All we can say at the SdB eZine is: We need to put TMZ.com on the trail of Osama. They are every damn place…I bet TMZ.com could find Bin Ladin. Check out the video here.
Speaking of racist…We at the SdB eZine are disturbed and disappointed in the lack of outcry and protest over the racist and inflammatory Al Sharpton and Barack Obama parody created by Rush Limbaugh. The racially insensitive and out right derogatory song Barack The Magic Negro is being touted as free speech and Rush pointing out the double talk of liberals –by his right wing fanatic following. A Sacramento television station posed the question on the air this week asking its viewers if they thought it was racist, an overwhelming number of Rush Limbaugh fans and other right wing fanatics 
lamblasted the station for even suggesting such a thing. It’s disturbing to us that Republicans continue to frequent shows that promote this type of veiled racisim. President George W. Bush did Rush’s show in Nov. 2006. All we can say at the SdB eZine is: They don’t wear white sheets anymore people they wear khakis and button downs and have a national following; they wear suits and ties and sit in the offices, subways and coffee houses right around you…or they may be called the leader of our great nation. Beware. Check out the song here and tell us what you think here.
Last but not least…Barack Obama has stated although he has not heard the song he has heard OF it and he did not take offense to the song. All we can say at the SdB eZine is: 
On TV: Our picks for primetime in the 8:00 p.m.time slot are the sketch comedy hit Thank God You’re Here on NBC hosted by David Alan Grier. This is not only a slight career comeback for the actor and stand-up comedian but a boost for others as well. If you like old fashioned real comedic talent this show will suffice. Also on at 8:00 p.m. the PBS series Secrets of the The Dead this history doc is just the thing to make you feel good for watching slop in the 9:00 slot. Which brings us to the American Idol results show on Fox at 9:00 p.m. We’re going to go out on a limb and recommend you check-out Crimminal Minds on CBS and just flip to AI during the commercials!
On SdB: We have some newbies join this week but we have yet to see them introduce themselves! Don’t be skurred people, don’t be skurred. Even if you think you can’t hang join in anyway, you’ll find out real quick if this is where you belong. LOL. We at your friendly eZine want to keep the convo’s going so go over to the other side and get the scoop to more news amd muse that didn’t fit here! SdB Forum!
WITW…each week your friendly SdB ezine post a picture of someone famous and ask our readers to try and identify the subject. We call it What in the World!?!?! This week we held a contest asking our readers to guess who our celeb photo belonged to! Courtney R. from Louisana was the first to email us with the correct answer: Macy Grey! DING DING DING DING Congratulations Courtney. To purchase your very own SdB logo gear checkout our SdB Online Store! All proceeds go towards keeping your friendly neighborhood eZine and Message board going!
There are places all over the web touting interesting websites to visit. You can catch where to go on the web here in the eZine or go to SdB’s share your link for even more helpful and fun spots on the web. In an effort not to be out done we also feature WHERE NOT TO GO ON THE WEB!! Look for it on Monday’s.
Today’s recommended website: The CDC reports that 1 in 150 children in America today are living with some form of Autisim. Although research has shown no differences based on race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status in either the prevalence or incidence of autism in children, studies still show black or African-American children with autism are diagnosed nearly two years after children of all other ethnic groups. Be informed people. If you have a loved one who is autistic or if you know someone who does check out autismconcepts.com.
The SdB eZine appologizes for removing the pics from the last post…we have been experiencing technical weirdness and suspect it was due to that post. We couldn’t figure out what pic or link was causing the problem and we hope we eliminated it!
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Posted by breezing on May 8, 2007
Giving you the scoop every Monday, Wednesday and Friday!
What’s Happening!
Floyd Mayweather Jr. beat Oscar De la Hoya on our brown brothers very own holiday! Cinco Dé Mayo fell on Saturday along with several punches back and forth. The super welterweight championship was held at the MGM Grand Arena in
Las Vegas Nevada. Mayweather was escorted to the ring by rapper 50 Cent performing “Straight To The Bank”, the first official single off of his 3rd major LP. De La Hoya threw far more punches than Mayweather in an almost desperate bid to overcome Mayweather’s slippery defense. He trapped Mayweather on the ropes and in the corner almost every round, throwing flurries to his head. But many more missed than landed, allowing Mayweather to dance away, often after countering with a punch or two of his own. Mayweather stole the crown via a controversial split decision, that even his own estranged father did not agree with. The new champion collected a purse of $10 Million and announced his plans to retire, stating he has nothing left to prove and he wants to spend more time with his children… Check out the full story at MSNBC.com.
In other news this weekend Actor, Director and Playwright Tyler Perry announced his search for the next chitlin circuit singing sensation! We’re just kidding! We love Tyler Perry, his plays and movies and we are stoked that he is launching a talent search! Mr. Perry is asking that folks interested in auditioning follow strict guidelines and submit their entries by May 18th 2007. You can get more info at tylerperry.com. You can also follow the competition and vote on a finalist at the website!…
Speaking of B-List artist in need of a job…People.com is reporting Former Facts of Life/Diff’rent Strokes star Kim Fields, 37, aka ‘Tootie,’ and her boyfriend Christopher Morgan, 30, welcomed their son Sebastian Alexander Morgan, on Friday at 11:30 am. Sam — his parents plan to call him by his initials — weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces, and is 19 inches long.
On TV: It’s Monday our favorite TV day of the week. There’s lots of choices for primetime today and if you are anything like us here at the SdB eZine you will be flipping back and forth between 2 or 3 shows. The lineup includes Deal or No Deal on NBC and Dancing with the Stars on ABC both at 8:00 p.m. In the 9:00 p.m. slot our pick is the hour long season finale of Girlfriends. Joan, played by actress Tracee Ellis Ross reportedly will receive that long awaited proposal! Heroes will also premiere in the same time slot on NBC! Be there or be square people!
On SdB: The board has already started to undergo a transition in anticipation of its official closure and or dedication to the SdB ezine. On a sad note the sections have been reduced to just a few catagories so go check out what’s left before it’s gone. On a happy note if enough interest is shown the board may just become dedicated to the SdB ezine with a focus on gossip and and entertainment. What say you? Drop us a line at admin@shootingdabreeze.com and let us know what you think! In the meantime and inbetween time you can get your reminisce on in the SdB Archive!
WITW…each week your friendly SdB ezine post a picture of someone famous and ask our readers to try and identify the subject. We call it What in the World!?!?! This weeks WITW photo: Can you guess who this celebrity might be! The 1st to email us at admin@shootingdabreeze.com with the correct answer can win a SdB coffee mug! Only 1 entry per email address. To purchse your very own SdB logo gear checkout our SdB Online Store! All proceeds go towards keeping your friendly neighborhood eZine and Message board going!
There are places all over the web touting interesting websites to visit. You can catch where to go on the web here in the eZine or go to SdB’s share your link for even more helpful and fun spots on the web. In an effort not to be out done we also feature WHERE NOT TO GO ON THE WEB!!
It’s Monday!!! Here is this weeks website NOT TO see: worldchangers dot.com Today’s website is definatly a warning for US! While channel surfing in the wee hours of the morning this weekend an SdB eZine staff member ran across a funny but also disturbing tv evangelist taking calls and healing folks over the phone. We at the SdB eZine do not want to alienate or offend our Christian readership however we feel compelled to warn our readers:
1. You should not ever have to pay a real Christian to pray for you. Not to mention, you can pray for yourself for FREE.
2. Diamond Donor, Platinum Donor and other such names are just code word for big sucker.
3. Calling into a TV evangelist “touched by the hand of God” and putting the phone to your ailment (as was wtnessed this weekend on BET) will probably not heal you, infact instead of sending your hard earned money to these obvious frauds use it to see a doctor.
With television and online evangelisim at an all time high – bilking billions out of millions we felt compelled to put that out there. But we are content in the fact that there is a special place in hell for the people who prey on other people needs and wants.
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of driving under the influence in Tennessee although police admit his brother-in-law was actually the one behind the wheel. McNair’s BIL failed a sobriety check and the QB was taken down for the ride and 
on NBC. We are recommending the hour long season finale of the hit Grammnet production 
