SdB eZine – Monday June 25, 2007

Giving you the scoop every Monday, Wednesday and Friday!  

What’s Happening?  

It seems black stars were catching beat downs left and right this past weekend. To start with Atlanta rapper T.I. got into a major brawl with Chaka Zulu, Ludacris’s  manager and DTP co-founder and CEO.  Every gossip website out there is reporting on the fight that happened at a pre-BET awards Brunch. Apparently T.I. Threw the first punch and then commenced to choking ole boy. YBF blog spot is reporting that Luda left the scene as soon a

s the shit hit the fan not wanting to be a part of the drama (or help his boy).   It seems Chaka had to have a little help and that’s when security got involved. T.I.  talking mess all the way , was escorted out of the event with Tiny in tow.  

Foxy Brown also was the recipient of a bizarre Brooklyn beat down this past weekend. It seems that the rapper was sitting outside the Pink Houses projects trying to break-up with her boyfriend who she recently discovered was a pimp…We swear we are not making this up…It seems the man didn’t take it as well as Fox would have hoped and In a bold twist, pimp daddy calls his first string hoes to the scene where they beat and robbed Foxy, nearly snatching her bald.  All the news agencies on the planet are reporting that Foxy lost her hearing aid, a Louie bag, $500 and most of her hair when it was all said and done.  However Ms. Brown has said that the incident never occurred and even denies being in East New York when the fight supposedly occurred. Her alleged attacker Roshawn Anthony, a stripper is still being held on a $50,000 bond, charged with robbery, assault and grand larceny.

 In more sedate news that could possibly lead to a future beat down…feuding members of the defunct group Salt N Pepa have reunited. The two rappers and their side-kick DJ will star in The Salt-N-Pepa Show a 10 episode reality series which will follow Cheryl “Salt” James, Sandra “Pepa” Denton and Deidre “Dee Dee” Roper — as they attempt to reunite. This will be no easy feat being that most of their past issues are still unresolved. It’s been reported that Salt is well, salty about being unappreciated back in the day while Pepa blames Salt for the ultimate demise of the group. This should be entertaining, if not explosive to watch. The Show is set to premiere on VH1. We’ll keep you posted on this one.  

 Tidbits:

• Shemar Moore should be thankful he was able to enter a no-contest plea on the charge of exhibition of speed rather than the two misdemeanor DUI charges he originally faced.  The DUI charges were dropped, and Moore was given 36 months probation as well as an approximate $1400 fine and ordered to perform community service.
• Keyshia Cole and rapper Fabolous are due to star in the Karl Lagerfeld produced hip hop drama, Only The Hood Dies Young. The movie, which is due to start production in October, centers around a young drug dealer (Fabolous) struggling with his mother’s addiction and his girlfriend, played by Keyshia. Fabolous has appeared on the big screen before, most notably in Scary Movie 4 back in 2006. This however will be Keyshia’s first foray into movies. – Karl Lagerfeld…Okay don’t dude make cologne?  
• Eddie you are the father! DNA test results last week proved the mega star Eddie Murphy is the father of ex Spice Girl Melanie Brown’s baby Angel Iris. The actor was ordered by a judge to produce DNA and to determine the paternity of the baby born on April 3 of this year.  Eddie has vowed to step up to his responsibility. - As if not doing so is really an option.
• Is Jordin Sparks dating the runner-up Blake Lewis? That seems to be the newest American Idol rumor floating around! The two have been seen getting cozy all over L.A. lately.  Not only do the two not make a good couple, isn’t he 8 years older than the 17 year-old crooner!?!? If her parents have any sense he’d be doing the Jail House Rock.  He needs to sit his old ass down and stop riding this youngsters coat tails.

 On TV: it’s Monday and we have the TV line-up for tonight and tomorrow night. Primetime Monday includes your usual CW urban line-up. This is a chance to catch-up on the season shows you missed. However we are recommending: Monday: In the 8:00 p.m. time slot new animated show Creature Comforts on CBS we’re hearing great things about this series. In the 9:00 p.m. slot check out Hell’s Kitchen if you like to see young people get abused by a overbearing chef/host. Tuesday: The 2007 BET Awards on none other than BET!

Opinion Polls & Market Research

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 website NOT to see: RxNorth.com. Even today many people still do not have the health coverage they need. Seniors are having to choose between food and their prescriptions many giving up one to have some of the other. Seniors are most vulnerable to this problem and they are turning to purchasing their perscriptions in other countries via the internet.  RXNorth is one of the websites that is taking advantage of this need in many households. The FDA has issued warnings to consumers not to purchase drugs from this site. On packages intercepted over the past year the FDA  has found counterfeit drugs being marketed and sold from this and other online pharmacies. Protect your elderly loved one don’t let them be bamboozled. If you suspect that you may have been a victom of this life threatening practice from this site or a similar site contact  a trusted medical expert for advice as soon as possible as well as your state consumer fraud agency…it could be a matter of life or death for yourself or some else.

SdB eZine – Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Giving you the scoop every Monday, Wednesday and Friday!

What’s Happening?

SdB eZine apologizes for the brief hiatus,  but now we are back!! Let’s get right to the news and muse in this double packed issue.

Heirhead Paris Hilton is still causing mass problems for the LA County Sherriff department. Sheriff Baca and the LA County Department of Corrections garnered public outrage when it was learned that Hilton was given good time credit on her sentence of 45-days in the country jail before she actually began serving time and subsequently released to home detention after only 2 days in custody. The LA City attorney and judge on the case expressed outrage as well and Paris was ordered back to the LA county jail on Friday. Community activist and residents of LA continue to cite that Hilton was given preferential treatment not afforded to minorities and low income residence of the city who find themselves in Sheriff Department custody.  In the latest development ambulance chasing attorney Gloria Allred has managed to worm her way into the situation on behalf of Pamela Richardson, a 51-year old combat veteran who is a double amputee as a result of active duty combat. Allred held a press conference in LA admonishing Sheriff Baca for how the Paris situation was handled and accusing the LA Sheriff department of shocking mistreatment of her client when she too was held at the Lynwood detention center.

All We Can Say At The SdB eZine: Gloria Allred is a parasite and a lawsuit can’t be far behind.

Other Fall-out:

• Paris Hilton’s parents breeze by lines of family members waiting to see loved ones.  
• Paris Hilton dropped by Endeavor Talent Agency 
• Sheriff Baca ordered to respond to allegations of favoritism  Effort launched to recall Sheriff Baca

In other news from L.A …After being ordered to do so by a judge Eddie Murphy finally took the DNA test necessary to establish whether he fathered the infant daughter of ex Spice girl Melanie Brown. The actor-comedienne arrived at a Beverly Hills clinic yesterday amongst a throng of media attention. Murphy missed the London premiere of his latest film, “Shrek the Third,” in order to take the test as ordered by a judge. The actor says he will do the right thing if the test determines he is indeed the father. Melanie gave birth to a daughter 2 months ago who she named Angel Iris Murphy.  All We Can Say At The SdB eZine: Damn right he will, does he really have a choice!?!?! We’re still perturbed that he had to be ordered by a judge to even get this far. Mel better have a good lawyer.  

Just when you thought the baby making drama couldn’t get worse….The New York Post Page Six gossip column and Star magazine are reporting that Shar Jackson is seven weeks pregnant by none other than K-Fed. Yes AGAIN.  We’re not sure if this is true and actually we’re hoping by the sheer grace of God that it is not. Shar Jackson already has two children by her former high school boyfriend, a boy named Donnie and a daughter named Cassie. She also has a boy Kaleb and a girl named Kori by Keven Federline.   All We Can Say At The SdB eZine: You would think when a man leaves you pregnant and runs off to get engaged to a drug addicted pop ho you wouldn’t be attracted to him any more, less known sleep with him bare back. Somebody please call the birth control police.

Tidbits:

• Fans were disappointed yesterday to learn that rapper/ actor LL Cool J has changed his summer touring schedule. ALLHIPHOP.com is reporting that the ab man will perform at the 15th Annual Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest, which takes place July 15-21 in Montego Bay, Jamaica, but all other appearances are canceled due to an unspecified family problem.

• In another Hollywood musical beds bit ….Vibe Confidential broke the story of Singer Eric Benet and Prince’s ex-wife Manuela Testolini after they were seen together on several outings. Now Page Six is calling them a couple.  Check it out here.  

 On TV: Last Wednesday we encouraged all of our readers to watch the premiere of Tyler Perry’s House of Payne and we apologize. We watched as well and let’s just say it was painful to watch.  The second episode was a little better and we found ourselves chuckling briefly. With the previews promising better episodes tonight we are going to risk your trust and recommend we all give it a second chance. Watch a double header of Tyler Perry’s House of Payne tonight on TBS. If it’s as bad as it was last week we promise to never mention it again.  

WITW…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:  Insert your own shaking head.

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: blackandmaleinamerica.org. If you live or plan to be in the New York area this weekend you have got to participate in Kevin Powell’s Black and Male in America 3-day conference. This free event is geared towards black male empowerment and speakers include DJ and activist Ed Lover, Actor and activist Hill Harper and noted author and activist Michael Eric Dyson. The event will include workshops such as Real Talk: Personal Responsibility and having a plan for your life.  If you cannot attend this wortthwhile event bookmark the site. There are plans to make it a resource for black men in the coming days and months. There is a learing and resource section coming soon and a collaboration section which will be an interactive section allowing members to discuss and debate isssues that effect the black male and our entire communities.  

 That’s All Yall!

 

SdB eZine – Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Giving you the scoop every Monday, Wednesday and Friday!  

What’s Happening?

Shemar Moore is the latest to get caught drinking and driving. The former soap regular and co-star of the hit series Criminal Minds was pulled over for speeding in Los Angeles by CHP near Santa Monica Boulevard. The CHP says the 37 year old actor showed signs of impairment, and was booked after failing a sobriety test. Shemar was released on $5000 bell later that day. Celebs committing this offense seem to be at record proportions with no end in sight. Paris Hilton began her 23 day stay in the Los Angeles penal system this week. Paris is not alone, there are a host of other celebs who are being monitored or facing similar charges. All we can say at the SdB eZine is: Go to jail, directly to jail, don’t pass go and don’t collect $200. There’s just no excuse yall, NONE.

Speaking of Shemar….Tyler Perry, the man that featured Shemar in his blockbuster film Diary of a Mad Black Woman is set to make t.v. history on TBS. The Award winning director and producer is set to launch his new sitcom House of Payne tonight. The writer/producer/actor/slash director decided to put his own money behind creating episodes to launch in ten test markets. The airings were so successful that in an unheard of move TBS purchased 100 episodes. Madea will make a guest appearance in the first show and Mr. Brown will make a guest appearance in the second. TBS will air two shows each Wednesday. For more info and a message straight from Tyler click here.

 

In other news…On monday we reported the death of throw back artist Tony Thompson from Hi-Five, today we’ve learned that legendary producer Marley Marl has suffered a massive heart attack. The frontman for the Juice Crew who’s real name is Marlon Williams, produced hits for hip-hop acts such as LL, Big Daddy Kane and Kool G Rap. He is also noted for the legendary feud with KRS One and BDP. Mr. Williams is said to be in stable condition and recovering in a New York hospital.

 

OnTV: It’s Wednesday and suprisingly we are recommending The Next Best Thing at 8:00 p.m. on ABC. This odd new reality show is looking for the next best inpersonator…we think. The good one’s have been amazing and the bad ones have been well amazing too. Amazingly funny that is, in an American Idol audition show way.  It’s good filler until the 9:00 p.m. debut of Tyler Perry’s new series House of Payne on TBS. Check it out!!

 

WITW…each week your friendly SdB ezine post a picture or clip 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 clip is just bizarre. This is supposed to be Serena Williams in France getting her groove on. It looks like Serena but then again it doesn’t. We’re not sure if it’s real or a spoof but it’s plain to see that even if she was buck naked she still would not be attractive. Serena Clip

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: www.great-online.org/… The G.R.E.A.T Program is a school-based, law enforcement officer-instructed classroom curriculum. With prevention as its primary objective, the program is intended as a solution for delinquency, youth violence, and gang membership.  This is an organization that trains officers on how to really reach certain groups of children…the right way. If you know some overzealous law enforcement officers in your neighborhood that could benefit from some training and a program to encourage working together write a letter to your local law leaders and city politicians and include  this link.  You can ask for an officer to be sent to the training so that he or she can really be useful in the community and train his or her fellow officers to do the same. Let’s take back or neighborhoods and encourage community policing.

That All Yall!

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SdB eZine – Monday June 4, 2007

 

Giving you the scoop every Monday, Wednesday and Friday!  

What’s Happening?

Lebron James was all smiles after leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first ever NBA Championship! The superstar and his team have advanced to the NBA Finals, where they will take on the two time champion San Antonio Spurs in a seven game series beginning on Thursday June 7^th. The person who should be the most worried is James’ long time girlfriend Savannah Brinson, but not for obvious reasons.

Savannah is expected to deliver the couples second child on June 17^th during what could be the most import series of games the team has played in its history. When Brinson gave birth to LeBron James Jr. in October 2004, James left training camp in Columbus for several days. That time, Brinson was about a week late giving birth.

If she’s early this time and the Cavs are playing, there’s a chance it could happen while the team is 1,000 miles away in San Antonio. Just last month Savannah, 8-months pregnant was taken from the arena on a stretcher in the middle of a play-off game, neither the superstar baller or his mother left the game to accompany Ms. Brinson to the hospital.  All We Can Say At The SdB eZine: If the playoffs are any indication of his priorities, home girl better put her own mama on speed dial.

In what may be indicative of where America’s head is at…..More people tuned in for the series ending of the Sopranos and the 2007 MTV movie awards then they did for the 2nd Democratic Debate.  8 candidates took the stage in a two part democratic show of support within party lines. Senators John Edwards and Barack Obama both shined, improving from the lackluster almost amauteur performance seen in the first debate back in April. Hillary Clinton seems to still be the front runner displaying what analyst are calling ”firm presidential traits”  Sitting center stage the New York Senator seemed to be leading the discussion during most of the night. Though it may not mean anything in the long run we were most impressed with Gov. Richardson and Senator Biden’s outrage and stance on the genocide in Darfur.  Click here for a transcript. 

As the 2008 Democratic candidates were debating America was tuned into the 2007 MTV Movie awards…the annual event featured celebs from all walks of entertainment in attendance. Several graced the stage for memorable performances that we didn’t connect to any of the nominations. Rihanna performed along with British new comer Amy Winehouse, neither were up for a nomination as far as we could tell. “We” were virtually locked out of the event in terms of awards Jaden Smith son of Will and Jada took home an award for his breakthrough performance in The Pursuit of Happyness along side his father. The rest of the event was a total blackout. Check out the pics here.

In the census…The Panache Report posted breaking news this morning on the death of Tony Thompson.  The late singer was a member of the group Hi-Five. The singing quartet from Waco was formed in 1990 and had a string of hits including “I like the way (the kissing game)” and “I can’t wait another minute”.   Thompson had his own record label, N’Depth, and re-incarnated Hi-Five with four new members, one of whom is his younger brother. The group’s new album, The Return, was released in 2006. 31 year old Thompson was found dead Friday of an suspected drug overdose. 

On TV: It’s Monday….with the season over for most of our favorite shows get ready for repeats, and more repeats.  In case you missed the first time around House is showing an encore of it’s season finale tonight at 8:00 p.m. on FOX.  In the 9:00 p.m. slot catch the season kick-off of Hell’s kitchen immediately following House or tune in for the return of Shar Jackson to television in the premiere of The Ex-Wives club. YAWN

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:  Websites designed to promote and encourage lottery clubs are popping up all over the internet. These clubs and websites offer to allow you to purchase lotto tickets all over the world. Although there are some legitimate clubs in the US most are just the latest in a string of scams.   http://nationallottery.ws/ Features info on how you can join their “syndicate” group and register to purchase South African lottery tickets for free on their site. They even offer to deposit your winnings into your bank account all for free.  Yeah Right! Don’t be fooled most promotions for foreign lotteries are likely to be phony. Many scam operators don’t even buy the promised lottery tickets. Others buy some tickets but keep the “winnings” for themselves. In addition, lottery hustlers use the victims’ bank account numbers to make unauthorized withdrawals or their credit card numbers to run up additional charges. Lastly In both the U.S. and Canada, it’s illegal to play a foreign lottery – through the mail or on the telephone or Internet.

That’s All Yall!

 

SdB eZine – Friday June 1, 2007

Giving you the scoop every Monday, Wednesday and Friday!

What’s Happening?  

First off in the world of celebrity drama…Michael Jackson is back in the news for two reasons today. The self exiled former King of Pop has increased his portfolio with the recent joint acquisition with Sony/ATV publishing for the rights of Famous Music LLC from Viacom.   FM owns the rights to hits by Eminem, along with rights to songs by Shakira, Beck and Bjork, all of which will join the Beatles catalog under the Sony/ATV Music Publishing stable. “This is a milestone event for Sony/ATV Music Publishing,”
Jackson said in a statement. “The diverse collection of songs in this catalog range from timeless classics to contemporary hits, and I am pleased to add the acquisition of Famous Music to Sony/ATV.” In case you’re wondering Jackson bought ATV publishing back in 1985. ATV eventually merged with Sony in 1995, making them one of the largest music publishing companies in the world.  Jackson owns 50 percent of the company…Although Jacko seems to be riding high with this new deal,  there are rumors swirling around his supposed comeback. First Quincy Jones reportedly declined the gloved ones attempts at getting him to work on the comeback album.  Next the British newspaper The Sun reported earlier this week that the superstar asked Prince to do a joint tour with him and was turned down flat.  Jackson’s camp is now denying that this occurred. A statement from his Rep Raymone K. Bain to EURweb.com says that the story is completely untrue. Several news outlets have already picked up the story and are running with it. We plan to reserve comment until we hear something from the Purple one himself.

Speaking of which…What is up with Prince? Is he broke, on meds or what? The high heeled hipster has been making more commercial appearances and deals in recent months then ever in his career. Today it was announced that Guitar the first single from a new album due in July, will be available free exclusively to Verizon Wireless subscribers who participate in an online demo of its new Song ID music identification service.  He’s also conducting an exclusive concert at Macy’s department store to promote his new fragrance 3121, as well as several other impromptu performances at schools and around the world. Prince is currently without a label to market and distribute his upcoming album but he’s been there before and he’s still always been a recluse.  We’re trying to figure out why he has decided to come out the proverbial closet after all this time!?!? Could the Purple wonder be broke? 

In other star news to make you go hhmmm….Beyoncé-just call her Ms. Knowles was interviewed this week by French magazine Questions de femmes. The former Destiny’s Child front woman was asked about her plans for marriage and children in the future. Bee expressed no plans to jump the broom anytime soon but did insist that, although she always looks immaculate when she goes out, she’s really low-maintenance. “I actually don’t like wearing make-up, I’d rather be natural,” she says. “My hair is natural and when I go out I don’t need to spend hours deciding what I will wear or which make-up to put on. I know exactly what I want.”  All we can say at the SdB eZine: Say what!?!? Natural how?!?!? This girl is really, really dumb. We try to give her the benefit of the doubt but the girl is just brain dead.  

On TV: In case you missed it last week you got to tune in today to NATIONAL BINGO NIGHT. Go right now and print your bingo cards to participate in a fun interactive nationwide Bingo game. In case you decide to go out and you don’t have TIVO you can still pre-print your bingo cards and check if you’re a winner later. Check it out tonight on ABC.

WITW…each Wednesday 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 was none other than Denise Matthews, A.K.A Vanity from Vanity 6. The singer and model from the 80’s now lives in Fremont California and has given her heart and soul to the Lord. Denise recently told vibe.com  about her up coming book The Black Box and spoke on the fact that she no longer goes by Vanity. She told Vibe,  “I wanted to separate myself from the sinful name that made me famous. Vanity means worthlessness, and that’s the last thing I want to be known for. And I’m not worthless anymore. My name is Denise.”  Check out the full article here.

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 is:  www.pollstar.com. It’s June, time for picnics and music in the park or grooving to your favorite band at a festival or a big arena. Whatever your flavor check out pollstar for all the details on your favorite artist, including where they be and who they be with. You can even get info to buy tickets right from the site. There are over 10, 000 artist and 71,000 events listed. Check it out!

That’s All Yall!