Monday, August 25, 2008
Continue to R.I.P, Baby Girl...
It's been seven years today since the plane carrying singer Aaliyah and members of her crew went down. Still very sad. I remember it is always the weekend of my husband's family reunion. That Saturday is when they died. My husband and some of his cousins from out of town went to a club and they announced it at the club. He said people did not really believe it. We got up the next morning and he told me that Aaliyah had died, it was announced at the club. I told him I didn't believe him and then I turned to page 6 in the paper and there it was. May everyone who lost their life that day continue to rest in peace...
Friday, August 22, 2008
Apollo Creed Ackin the a** in Rocky IV
In my attempts to try put my office in order, I look to work in the office and put a movie in the computer and listen/watch as I am doing my thing. My movie choice for tonight...Rocky IV. You know, the one with Drago and ***spoiler alert*** Apollo dies. Is it just me or is the scene when James Brown is performing "Living in America" one of the most hilarious things you have ever scene? Apollo jumping around like he has lost his mind, the big Russian looking like "what is wrong with this negro" and James Brown in a vest and a pair of nuthuggers. Also, is Apollo the only one who thinks this is an exhibition? Is he not noticing the looks on the faces of Rocky and his other trainer? They are both looking at Drago like "I don't think that brotha's playin'...".
I love the Rocky movies and my husband got me the boxed set of five for Christmas a couple of years ago. Next up - The boxed sets for Lethal Weapon, Die Hard and Sex and the City.
Now, back to the movie...oh yeah, and cleaning the office. Smooches!
I love the Rocky movies and my husband got me the boxed set of five for Christmas a couple of years ago. Next up - The boxed sets for Lethal Weapon, Die Hard and Sex and the City.
Now, back to the movie...oh yeah, and cleaning the office. Smooches!
So there was a funeral for Isaac Hayes...
From Rhymes with Snitch...
First of all, Isaac Hayes had two funerals. There was the one on Monday that was open to the public and a private one on Sunday that was organized by the Scientologists.
The Sunday one was filled to the brim with celebrities including Isaac's fellow scientologists Doug E. Fresh, Chick Corea, Tom Cruise, Anne Archer and Kelly Preston, as well as his non-Scientology celeb pals Denzel Washington, Wesley Snipes, Bootsy Collins, Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Sam Moore, Aretha Franklin, Chuck D, Maurice White, John Singleton, Richard Roundtree, Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson any many others.
Anyway, folks are whispering about how weird the Scientology funeral was because they barely mentioned his music, no one sang any of his songs and they didn't talk about his film or television career. They say the whole memorial, if you could call it that, was mostly his Scientology pals talking about themselves while being filmed by Scientology leaders.
Also, according to witnesses, the Scientology speakers and performers — there were seven in all — made little reference to Hayes’ 11 grown children, just to his wife of three years and their 2-year-old son. The snubs were so blatant, Isaac's oldest daughter Veronica, who didn’t get to speak until nearly two and a half hours had passed, felt the need to declare, "Just to clear it up, there are 11 children." Isaac's family members are also upset because he was not buried next to his grandmother, but instead buried in what they referred to as "the white cemetery."
First of all, Isaac Hayes had two funerals. There was the one on Monday that was open to the public and a private one on Sunday that was organized by the Scientologists.
The Sunday one was filled to the brim with celebrities including Isaac's fellow scientologists Doug E. Fresh, Chick Corea, Tom Cruise, Anne Archer and Kelly Preston, as well as his non-Scientology celeb pals Denzel Washington, Wesley Snipes, Bootsy Collins, Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Sam Moore, Aretha Franklin, Chuck D, Maurice White, John Singleton, Richard Roundtree, Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson any many others.
Anyway, folks are whispering about how weird the Scientology funeral was because they barely mentioned his music, no one sang any of his songs and they didn't talk about his film or television career. They say the whole memorial, if you could call it that, was mostly his Scientology pals talking about themselves while being filmed by Scientology leaders.
Also, according to witnesses, the Scientology speakers and performers — there were seven in all — made little reference to Hayes’ 11 grown children, just to his wife of three years and their 2-year-old son. The snubs were so blatant, Isaac's oldest daughter Veronica, who didn’t get to speak until nearly two and a half hours had passed, felt the need to declare, "Just to clear it up, there are 11 children." Isaac's family members are also upset because he was not buried next to his grandmother, but instead buried in what they referred to as "the white cemetery."
Sho'nuff has gone on to glory...
Character actor Julius Carry died Aug. 19 in Los Angeles of pancreatic cancer. He was 56.Carry appeared in more than 100 guest roles including “Hill Street Blues,” “Jag,” “Spin City” and “Moesha.”
He also appeared as the villain Sho’nuff in the cult pic “The Last Dragon.” Other feature credits included “The New Guy,” “Moving,” “World Gone Wild,” “The Man With The Red Shoe” and “The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh.” Born in Chicago, his first screen credit was in “Disco Godfather.” Carry is survived by his wife Naomi.
The Last Dragon has to be one of the cheesiest movies and I watch it every time it is on BET/TVOne.
He also appeared as the villain Sho’nuff in the cult pic “The Last Dragon.” Other feature credits included “The New Guy,” “Moving,” “World Gone Wild,” “The Man With The Red Shoe” and “The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh.” Born in Chicago, his first screen credit was in “Disco Godfather.” Carry is survived by his wife Naomi.
The Last Dragon has to be one of the cheesiest movies and I watch it every time it is on BET/TVOne.
Wow, I didn't see this one coming...
Shawntae “Da Brat” Harris, 34, was sentenced to 3 years in prison Friday, as a result of hitting and slashing a women in the face with a bottle of rum last Halloween. TMZ is reporting that Da Brat will also receive 7 years probation.
About six members of Harris’ family wept when a sheriff’s deputy took her into custody. “I love y’all,” Da Brat said as she was led out of the courtroom. “We love you, too,” the relatives replied in unison.
The incident happened at a Halloween party at Studio 72 nightclub (owned by Jermaine Dupri) last year. The rapper got into an altercation with the waitress and was said to have picked up a bottle of rum and smashed it into the women’s face. The victim was taken to the hospital with cuts to her face and above
About six members of Harris’ family wept when a sheriff’s deputy took her into custody. “I love y’all,” Da Brat said as she was led out of the courtroom. “We love you, too,” the relatives replied in unison.
The incident happened at a Halloween party at Studio 72 nightclub (owned by Jermaine Dupri) last year. The rapper got into an altercation with the waitress and was said to have picked up a bottle of rum and smashed it into the women’s face. The victim was taken to the hospital with cuts to her face and above
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Why in the hell are the King children fighting?
Everyone knows Dr. Martin Luther King and what he did for civil rights and the rights of all people, not just people of color. Coretta Scott King was his rock and it was my honor to stand out in the rain for hours for the opportunity to view her at Ebenezer Baptish Church when she passed away. So can SOMEONE please explain to me why their three surviving children (Yolanda died last year) are ackin' a fool? Martin and Bernice sued Dexter the other day and he returned the favor by suing them yesterday. Kids, please get together and work it out.
Where is the memorial stuff on Mr. Hayes?
Bernie Mac's memorial service was over the weekend. Why is it that you have not seen anything about Isaac? He had become a Scientologist, do they not do funerals?
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Rest In Peace, Mr. Hayes..
Per TMZ -
Musician Isaac Hayes -- who wrote the theme song for "Shaft" -- died early this morning in a Memphis hospital.According to WMC, a Shelby County sheriff's deputy responded to call from Hayes' wife after she found him on the floor near a treadmill inside their home.Hayes was taken to Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, and was pronounced dead at 2:08 AM. Cops are investigating, but do not believe foul play was a factor.
Musician Isaac Hayes -- who wrote the theme song for "Shaft" -- died early this morning in a Memphis hospital.According to WMC, a Shelby County sheriff's deputy responded to call from Hayes' wife after she found him on the floor near a treadmill inside their home.Hayes was taken to Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, and was pronounced dead at 2:08 AM. Cops are investigating, but do not believe foul play was a factor.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Monday, August 4, 2008
Skip Carey, the voice of the Atlanta Braves, has passed away
If you grew up listening to the Atlanta Braves when they were on the Superstation, then you are familiar with Skip.His father was Harry Carey of the Chicago Cubs and he has two sons that are broadcasters - Chip and I think the other one is Jeff.
Rest in Peace, Mr. Carey.
Rest in Peace, Mr. Carey.
Morgan Freeman is hospitalized after bad accident
Per TMZ..
TMZ has learned that Academy Award winning actor Morgan Freeman, 71, has been injured in a serious car accident in Mississippi.
Cops tell us the "Dark Knight" star was in a one car accident around 11:30 PM last night north of the small town of Ruleville. He was airlifted from the accident scene to a hospital in Memphis, Tenn. We're told alcohol is not suspected as a factor in the wreck, news of which was first reported by MediaTakeout.Freeman's condition is unknown, but state troopers tell us he was talking at the scene before he was taken to the hospital. The condition of an unidentified female passenger in the car also is unknown.
TMZ has learned that Academy Award winning actor Morgan Freeman, 71, has been injured in a serious car accident in Mississippi.
Cops tell us the "Dark Knight" star was in a one car accident around 11:30 PM last night north of the small town of Ruleville. He was airlifted from the accident scene to a hospital in Memphis, Tenn. We're told alcohol is not suspected as a factor in the wreck, news of which was first reported by MediaTakeout.Freeman's condition is unknown, but state troopers tell us he was talking at the scene before he was taken to the hospital. The condition of an unidentified female passenger in the car also is unknown.
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