Nicki Minaj? We Just Had to See!

This is ...just a little ...off Sports.

But....This Nicki Minaj ...has gained our attention.  For she is  a black female....in an industry run by both black and white males.

She is different.   She has set herself apart.   From what?

We have no idea.

But....A lot of people seem to think....she has crossed the line.  

The Trashiest Video ...of all time?

From our friends at TMZ.com:

 

R.I.P...Big Bank Hank!

The Sugar Hill Gang...We remember...Today we lost 1/3rd of this famous trio...

These 3 ...started Rap.

Remember this?  Rappers Delight!  Way back when!


 

We Are Proud of You...Oprah!

Yes we are!

Harvard?   You go girl!  She continues to amaze us.

From YBF:

 

Oprah Winfrey DELIVERS the 2013 COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS To Harvard University (VIDEO). RECEIVES Honorary DOCTORATE Degree

Earlier today, Oprah Winfrey received an honorary doctorate from Harvard University and delivered the 2013 commencement address to the university's graduating class.  Watch the video of her inspiring speech inside...

Some Friday Night...MJ

Hey...it's a Friday...Let's look beyond sports and go back to when our Michael Jackson...was providing us ...history.   

From  way back when...Remember this?

Here's MJ:

 

O. J. Looking a bit Old....and Rough!

If it wasn't for the fact that Orenthal James Simpson....brutally murdered two people...and got away with it....we might throw a little sympathy his way.

Here's a man that was too stupid to stay out of jail.   After the murders,  he was still a free man.   Then he gets jail time for armed robbery...stealing back some of his memorabilia.

Is a Heisman Trophy worth nine to 33 years?

That karma thing is something else.  God don't like ugly.

From the New York Daily News:

'I wanted them to feel my pain': Tearful O.J. Simpson takes stand in desperate bid for retrial

O.J. Simpson’s voice cracked on the stand Wednesday as he recalled memories at seeing family photos he robbed from two sports memorabilia dealers.

Paying His Debt...

Our man Wesley Snipes is a free man...well almost.   Mr. Snipes has been paying his debt to society and the IRS since December of 2010.

From our friends at TMZ.com:

Wesley Snipes
Released from Prison

Exclusive

Passenger 57 is no longer Inmate #43355-018 -- TMZ has learned Wesley Snipes has been released from prison.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons tells TMZ ... Snipes was released on April 2 and transferred to the New York Community Corrections Office, which will oversee his home confinement.

Home confinement (aka house arrest) will end July 19.

Snipes checked into McKean Federal Correctional Institution in Pennsylvania back in December 2010 after he was convicted for failing to file federal income tax returns.

Let this be a reminder ... you've got 10 days left, people!!!

Super Bowl XLVII Commercials...A Review

For your viewing pleasure...This year I didn't pay close attention to the commercials....but...

Thanks to the Huffington Post...We can play Monday morning quarter back.

Take a look at all of the commercials which aired during last nights Super Bowl:

 

WATCH ALL 2013 Super Bowl Commercials

R.I.P.....Leroy "Sugarfoot" Bonner

A little late...but let us pay our respects.

From GaPeach913:

Leroy "Sugarfoot" Bonner, Dead at 70

Sugarfoot

Leroy "Sugarfoot" Bonner, the front man for the 70's group Ohio Players has died. He was 70 years old.

The Ohio Players official Facebook page released this official announcement:
Dateline: January 26, 2013 – Dayton, OH

Official Family Announcement of the Passing of Leroy Sugarfoot Bonner

Yesterday, Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner passed away quietly in his hometown of Trotwood-Dayton, OH. While his family, friends, colleagues, and fans mourn his passing they celebrate fondly his memory, music, and legacy.
Sugarfoot, or Foot, or Sugar, was the founding and cornerstone artistic talent of OHIO PLAYERS and the face and sound of the OHIO PLAYERS brand, which he knit together and launched in 1964 with former members of The Ohio Untouchables. With a career spanning 56 years, he passed barely short of his 70th birthday.
Humble yet charismatic, soft spoken and of few words, the weight of his thoughts, lyrics, and music has influenced countless other artists, songs, and trends. He will be missed but not forgotten as his legacy and music lives on. More details and an official historical perspective of his career will soon be forthcoming.

His Facebook page is available to all to post comments, reflections, and testimonials of this wonderful and gifted man: https://www.facebook.com/sugarfootsohioplayers

Top 10 Christmas Movies

From About.com.........Courtesy of Rebecca Murray.

My favorite is ....A Christmas Story.   What's yours?

1. 'Love Actually'

© Universal Pictures

One of the best written romantic comedies in decades happens to have a Christmas theme. Eight storylines collide in this touching, funny, and highly entertaining look at love, lust, loss, and relationships. Starring Hugh Grant as the British Prime Minister, Keira Knightley as a new bride, Liam Neeson as a newly widowed father, and Bill Nighy as an aging rock star, Love Actually has a lot of heart and a lot of engaging characters to get into.

More on 'Love Actually'Read Review

2. 'A Christmas Story'

© Warner Home Video

"You'll poke your eye out!" Anyone who's hoped and wished and dreamed of that one gift, that one item so special nothing else will do, will absolutely adore A Christmas Story. Ralphie (Peter Billingsley, director of Couples Retreat) wants a Red Ryder BB gun, but his parents keep telling him it's too dangerous. But that doesn't stop Ralphie from driving his poor parents crazy by actively campaigning for the gun.

3. 'Elf'

© New Line Cinema

6'3" Will Ferrell is raised by Santa and thinks he's an elf in this hilarious comedy directed by Jon Favreau (Iron Man). After getting kicked out of the North Pole because he's too ungainly to handle elf duties, Buddy sets out to find his real father. But once he meets his biological dad, things don't go smoothly. Being raised by Santa creates a lot of problems in a real world where most people don't believe in the jolly old elf.

More on 'Elf'

4. 'Scrooged'

© Paramount

Bill Murray hates Christmas and everything associated with the holiday in this modern retelling of Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Childhood memories combined with a failed relationship with the love of his life have made this TV producer an unpleasant fellow to be around during the holiday season. But when he's visited by three ghosts, he has a dramatic change of heart.

5. 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation'

© Warner Home Video

This is my personal favorite film of all the National Lampoon Griswold family adventures. When the squirrel comes flying out of the Christmas tree, it never fails to send me into a fit of uncontrollable laughter. All Clark wants is for this family (even those members he didn't invite) to have a great holiday, but just about everything that could go wrong, does go wrong.

6. 'A Nightmare Before Christmas'

© Walt Disney Pictures

Like your holiday films a little twisted? Are you into Tim Burton? How about musicals with bite? If you answered yes, then the stop-motion A Nightmare Before Christmas should be right up your alley. Jack Skellington is supposed to be all about Halloween, but he finds himself fascinated with Christmas and wants to take over that holiday by kidnapping Santa.

More on 'A Nightmare Before Christmas'

7. 'Home Alone'

© 20th Century Fox

The first film of the series (there have been four all together, and a video game) is still the best, and still deserves a viewing during the winter holidays. Written and produced by John Hughes and directed by Chris Columbus (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Rent), Home Alone introduced us to the dysfunctional McCallister family and their youngest son, Kevin, played by Macaulay Culkin who will forever be remembered for his surprised pose on the film's poster. Kevin's left home (hence the title) at Christmas and after the initial joy of being away from this family wear off, he realizes that even if they get on his nerves, he really does love them all.

8. 'Bad Santa'

© Dimension Films

Billy Bob Thornton is a bad, bad Santa. He smokes, he drinks, he hits on women, and he has really, really bad hygiene. As far as we know, none of these traits apply to the real Santa... Thornton plays Willie, a seasonal Santa hired on to work in a shopping mall along with his associate, Marcus (Tony Cox). Marcus may fit the physical characteristics of an elf, but he's just as R-rated as Willie. But Willie has a change of heart when he meets a beautiful bartender and a troubled kid who truly believes in him.

More on 'Bad Santa'Read Review

9. 'The Muppet Christmas Carol'

© Walt Disney Home Entertaiment

Who can resist The Muppets even when it's not Christmas? All of the familiar puppets, including Kermit, Miss Piggy, and Fozzie Bear, help bring Dickens' A Christmas Carol to life in this G-rated family friendly 1992 film.

10. 'Gremlins'

© Warner Home Video

I'm guessing the first film that pops into your head when you think of Christmas movies isn't Gremlins, but the 1984 horror comedy from writer Chris Columbus and director Joe Dante actually is Christmas-themed. And quick, don't think about it, what are the rules for raising a gremlin? 1) Don't let them near water, 2) no bright lights, and 3) do not under any circumstances feed them after midnight!

R. I. P. Larry Hagman

You knew him as J. R. Ewing....We knew him way back when...I Dream of Jeannie.

Here's a special treat from the best of Dallas:

 

Oh Bobby...Really?

Question:  Why does Bobby Brown seem to always find himself on the wrong side of the law?

Answer:  Because he is....Bobby Brown.

It is ...what it is:

From TMZ.com:

Bobby Brown
Arrested for DUI ... Again

EXCLUSIVE

Bobby Brown was just arrested for DUI ... for the second time this year, TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell us, Brown was pulled over around 1AM when police observed the singer driving erratically on an L.A. street.

According to law enforcement sources, officers approached Brown's vehicle and detected a strong odor of alcohol -- at which point they asked Brown to get out of his car.

We're told Brown performed a field sobriety test, but didn't do very well -- so he was arrested on suspicion of DUI. He's currently being booked.

Brown was previously arrested for DUI in March and sought treatment for alcohol abuse issues over the summer. He also has a DUI conviction on his record from 1996.

R.I.P. Michael Clarke Duncan

Our prays are with his family....

Michael Clarke Duncan
Dead at 54

Exclusive Details

Michael Clarke Duncan, star of such movies as "The Green Mile" and "The Whole Nine Yards," passed away this morning. He was 54.

According to our sources, his passing came very suddenly. We're told his fiancee, Omarosa Manigault, was with him in his hospital room in Los Angeles and left for a short period of time. When she returned ... he had died.

Our sources say Omarosa's mother was with him when he passed.

Duncan's rep tells TMZ the actor never fully recovered from the myocardial infarction he suffered on July 13. As TMZ first reported, Omarosa found Duncan in cardiac arrest and performed CPR and was able to resuscitate him before calling 911.

The rep tells us, "[Omarosa] Manigault is grateful for all of your prayers and asks for privacy at this time. Celebrations of his life, both private and public, will be announced at a later date."

Duncan was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of John Coffey in "The Green Mile." He worked as a bodyguard for celebrities like Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Jamie Foxx, LL Cool J, and Notorious B.I.G. before he got his break.

Born.....LaDonna Adrian Gaines......(we can see why she changed her name)...We knew her only as Donna Summer.


Back in the day....in the '70's.....Donna Summer was the sexiest disco singer...alive.

Remember  "Love to Love You Baby"?

How about... Bad Girls..........or  "Hot Stuff" ?

Classics.......

Donna......you gave us some great music....You left us...way too soon.

 

RIP DONNA SUMMER

The Queen Of Disco Passes Away At 63

Think Like a Man.....#1

Based on Steve Harvey's book......

Think like a Man debuted at Number 1 at the movies.

From our friends at The Young, Black & Fabulous:

 

"Think Like A Man" #1 At Box Office, Wins With $33M In Ticket Sales

The Screen Gems film Think Like a Man may become the "sleeper" hit of the season as the movie is overperforming at the box office and won the weekend with a $33M take!  Get the deets inside......

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Dress....to Impress?

Obviously....Lil Wayne and his millions....don't need to dress up for anyone....

But.....Lil Wayne.....Really?

SPOTTED: Lil Wayne & Girlfriend Dhea GET CUTESY At The Lakers Game...And They Show Off THAT RING!

Lil Wayne made his way to the Lakers vs. Heat game yesterday afternoon with his girlfriend Dhea in tow.  Pics inside of the two holding hands and cuddled up courtside...and showing off that new FAT canary diamond....

Whitney........We Hardly Knew You

Tragic......We all knew she had problems......but this?

 

Whitney Houston found dead at 48

Her legendary voice lifted her to fame, but erratic behavior and drug abuse took a toll on her career. » More

• Through the years
• Houston's music videos
• More music news

R.I.P............Etta James

 

Oh that voice....deeply sexy.... deeply sensual.....and could hit any note...

She sang the blues......as if she was actually ... living....the lyrics.

There will only be one.......Etta James.

May you rest in peace.......and enjoy ....your after life as you and the angels...make joyful sounds in heaven.

We love you ......Etta:

Blues legend Etta James dies at 73

The six-time Grammy Award-winning singer is best known for her 1961 ballad "At Last." » Battle with leukemia

• More on the singer
• Albums she released

"These are the Breaks".....Halle Berry Style

On occasion......we like to step outside the sports world.

This is one of those occasions.....

Our beloved Halle Berry broke a foot..... And TMZ.com....of course...

 Was there!

Halle Berry
Breaks Foot In Spain

TMZ has learned ... Halle Berry broke her foot in Spain this morning, and it's creating problems for the movie she's shooting.

Sources tell TMZ ... Halle was on the property where she's staying and simply took a misstep.  She heard a crack and then felt the pain.  Halle went to the hospital, where doctors put her foot in a cast. She was taken out of the hospital in a wheelchair.

As for the movie she's currently shooting -- "Cloud Atlas" -- sources say the immediate plan is to shoot around her.  We're told that will be a combination of things -- shooting her from the waist up, using a stunt double, and shooting scenes for the next week or two in which Halle does not appear.

The plain in Spain creates intense pain.  We just had to.

The "Academy"...Welcomes ...Eddie Murphy

To us....it's a good fit.

Eddie Murphy got his start doing stand-up comedy.   He was raw....he was entertaining.

As the host of the Oscars.....he will be great....on an otherwise boring evening.

Just keep your hand on the 7 second delay button.....

From Yahoo.com:

Eddie Murphy to host Oscars

The actor and onetime standup comic has not performed live onstage in decades. » Good or bad choice?

• Murphy film under fire
• More on actor's career
• Star's ex gives birth

Another ..."Washed up Actress"....Seeking....Publicity

We've seen this before......Washed up actress.....trying for face time.

Daryl Hannah....is not .....has not .....and will never be confused with the likes of   Meryl Street,  Katharine Hepburn,  or Bette Davis.

She is .....b line .....at best.

Yet she fines her way into the news.....

And of course......TMZ.com.....finds her:

Daryl Hannah
ARRESTED at the White House

Daryl Hannah donned a familiar accessory outside the White House today -- HANDCUFFS -- after she was arrested during an oil pipeline protest.

The actress-turned-activist was busted with several other protesters -- when they sat on the sidewalk in front of the White House and ignored three requests by police to move.

Daryl's an old pro when it comes to getting arrested  -- saying, " Sometimes it's necessary to sacrifice your freedom for a greater freedom. And we want to be free from the horrible death and destruction that fossil fuels cause, and have a clean energy future."

Hannah was famously arrested after she stopped traffic in West Virginia in 2009 -- blocking a busy street during a protest over mining practices.