Here & There

This week was a straight emotional week for a sista..

Had mediation again on Monday in court and that is never the business. But hey, I went in like a soldier and got it done. It was extremely awkward, but hey...it is what it is. I honestly cannot wait till all of this is over.


I had a very short week at work due to me not being there Monday, then on Wednesday I had an all day training and then Friday was our regular 9/80 work schedule. Being in the office for only 2 days last week was not the business at all. Alot of folks may think its awesome, but I am one to always think of the consequences to actions. Not to mention, I am off on Monday due to the holiday! I have a feeling my voicemail is probably at its capacity, my email has exceeded its limit and mail will be rollin in thick like morning fog...but its all good. It will be another week and I will make the very best of it.


My week came to an end and I must say, it was a very nice ending. =) All good really does come to those who wait huh? I am really anticipating some awesome things happening in my future and I am anticipating to see what God has in store for me! Yeah buddy!!!


I cropped today with a few of my WhoGivesaScrap friends at the monthly crop in Chino. I hooked up with my ace, Alondra Ladison and we really got down and dirty...literally...DIRTY! Kinda grimy! But hey its all good! We have been indulging in an art journal and trying new things. We have been working with all different types of elements that have been stashed away for years!!! I mean paint, paint brushes, modge podge, stamps, and all kind of stuff! We really been showin ourselves out! Holla! Thanks to my scrapper girlfriends Robin, Alondra and Melissa for contributing to the inspiration received within the past 4 weeks...xoxo

Anyway...here are a few pics of what I been doin...





Other than that I will leave you with some photos that I have taken recently during the past few weekends...

Pictures below are me and Bre playing miniature golf with the Jennifer Priest and her lovely fam that I love to pieces!

Bre & Mommy

Bre & Matthew bein silly!

Ok...in between catching up on Basketball Wives, Big Brother & Jersey Shore, this post has taken me about an hour...lol..more pics to be uploaded soon!

4-1-1- Entertainment for the Week of August 14, 2011

The sad and unexpected death of Televangelist Dr. Zachery Tims is topping this week’s 4-1-1. Tims, 42, was the head of a popular church in central Florida. He and wife Riva had a ministry of thousands. He was well known on the TBN network and the Word network. A couple of years ago, Tims was involved in a scandal with a stripper that led to he and his wife getting divorced. They had four children. Over the weekend, Tims was found dead in a hotel in New York. Drugs were suspected after a powder substance was found in his pockets. Tims was a good minister, but many believe his personal demons took over his life. He often talked about his past drug use and addiction when he was a teen, and it’s so sad to hear his life ending this way.

LisaRaye McCoy says she is not the reason Stacey Dash got fired from the VH1 show Single Ladies. LisaRaye sent the world a message while vacationing in Italy. She says the decision to let Dash go was a network decision. Dash has been very quiet about her firing. Was she a drama queen? Was she late all the time? Was it her fighting with LisaRaye? LisaRaye and the head writer/creator of the show are close friends. Who is going to replace Dash because a replacement is being sought? Queen Latifah serves as the show’s executive producer.

What is CBS doing to Holly Robinson Peete? Is she returning to The Talk? Peete co-hosts the daytime talker with Leah Remini, Sara Gilbert, Julie Chen and Sharon Osborne. The show is in an upheaval stage. Sharon Osborne is reportedly leaving. There is a lot of tension with Leah Remini, and, I hear Peete may not resign. What is going on? Peete is great on this show. Julie Chen, who is married to CBS Honcho Les Moonves, reportedly won’t let the ladies talk about major news event without her. Julie wants to be known as the news authority. There have been problems with Remini bringing her mom on the set of the show and not abiding by show rules. But, what is the problem with Peete, and why is she being treated this way?

Who is coming back to Basketball Wives for season four? Shaunie O’Neal, the producer of the show, says the new season will have more balance. She admits the show is heavy handed with all the fighting. Meeka Claxton, the wife of Speedy Claxton, won’t be back. She lost steam after getting slapped by Tami Roman. Royce Reed may not be back. She wants more money, and she is starting to venture out with more projects.

The Michael Jackson tribute concert has run into controversy. The tribute show, scheduled for October in Wales, is being run by Joe Jackson and his cronies. You know Joe is quick to cash in on Michael’s name. The Michael Jackson Estate says it will sue the organizers if they are not told where the proceeds are going.

Did scientology play a part in the split up between Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony? Lopez’s dad has been part of the religion for over twenty years, and she feels it’s okay if her children by Anthony get teachings. Reports say Anthony was not happy with this.

Was Kobe Bryant fighting in church? According to reports out of San Diego, Bryant was in church service with his wife Vanessa when he spotted a man taking a picture. Bryant thought the man was taking a picture of him, so he grabbed the man’s wrists. The man screamed that Bryant hurt him and had to be rushed to the hospital. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm! Can’t you smell a lawsuit here?

Chris Tucker is on the latest edition of Jet magazine. He talks about being a born again Christian, returning to stand up comedy and wanting to do more dramatic roles. The Friday and Rush Hour star is coming to the Borgata Friday, September 9th in Atlantic City.

Kudos to Ebony and Jet magazines and their increased circulation: their new layouts are amazing.

Sherri Shepherd tied the knot with Lamar Sally over the weekend. The View co-host has her wedding pictures featured in the new issue of Life & Style magazine, and the Style network is featuring her wedding on their cable network September 13th.

Johnny Gill’s latest comeback may have hit a snag. He is being sued by the owner of his new record label Notifi Records after going off on Twitter. He called the owner, Ira Dewitt, a deranged nut. He says she deliberately leaked tracks from his new CD. At 45, Gill was hoping this would be his latest comeback, but many people say this was not a good career move.

President Obama will be at the memorial for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The dedication at the national mall is happening on Sunday, August 28th in Washington, DC. Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Dr. Maya Angelou will also be on hand.

The BET network is airing a 10th anniversary special on the late Singer Aaliyah. Aaliyah died in a plane crash in the Bahamas on August 25th, 2001. She was 22-years old at the time. Patti LaBelle, Missy Elliot, Timbaland and Kelly Rowland are participating in the special.

Who’s going to be on the new season of Dancing With The Stars? The new season kicks off next month, but don’t look for Queen Latifah, who was rumored to be joining the show. Former Boxer Mike Tyson may be signing up. That’s because he did the European version, so don’t be surprised.

The hottest actress of the moment has to be Viola Davis. The 46-year old Oscar nominee is starring in the box office smash The Help. Davis and her husband, Julius Tennon, are in the process of adopting a baby, and she is being courted by HBO about starring in a new show.

Get ready for the return of Braxton Family Values. The second season kicks in November on the WE network.

Get ready for season four of Real Housewives Of Atlanta kicking off on the Bravo network in November.

The TV One network is airing the 2011 Essence Music Festival on Labor Day Monday, September 5th.

Joe’s new CD, The Good, The Bad And The Sexy, arrives in stores on September 27th.

Melanie Fiona and Kelly Price have been added to the Kem show Friday, September 16th at The Mann Center For The Performing Arts.

Congrats to Singer Neyo, he and his girlfriend are expecting their second child.

Eric Benet’s new movie, Trinity Goodheart, airs on Saturday, August 20th on the Gospel Music Channel.

The 33rd Annual UNCF Evening Of Stars airs on BET September 25th. This year’s guests include Patti LaBelle, Jill Scott, Ledisi, Marsha Ambrosius, Estelle, Musiq Soulchild and Miquel.

Eddie Murphy is providing the voice for the Hong Kong Phooey Movie. The film is based on the popular cartoon from the 70’s about a dog who becomes a Kung Fu crime fighter. The late Scatman Crothers voiced the TV cartoon character in the 70’s. Murphy is no stranger to animation. He voices the Donkey in the Shrek movies. Murphy’s new movie Tower Heist, with Ben Stiller and Gabourey Sidibe, opens in theatres November 5th.

Singer Tank is looking for new management. He recently got rid of his old new management who weren’t pushing him in the right direction. Tanks sings, acts and writes songs, but his career has never really taken off the way it should. He is currently co-starring with Tisha Campbell-Martin on her new lifetime show The Protector. Martin has been making the tours promoting her show, and showing up at events without her hubby Actor Duane Martin (All Of Us). Hmmmmmm!

Wayne Brady has been tapped to host an ol’ school jam in Las Vegas that Justin Timberlake is putting together. The event is happening in October, and will benefit the Shriners Hospital For Children. Charlie Wilson, The Commodores, Sister Sledge and Earth Wind & Fire are on the bill.

He’s hosted the Academy Awards eight times, and now he wants back in. At 63, Comedian Billy Crystal says he’s getting the itch to host again. He has been the best. Crystal is currently making a film based on his one man play 700 Sundays. The 84th Annual Academy Awards air February 26th, 2012 on ABC.

Sex And The City may be coming back to TV. Are you ready for more of "Carrie" and company? Talks are underway for a revival of the show.

Affion Crockett is on a roll with his Sunday night FOX show. His sketches are hysterical.

Nick Cannon is signing on for more work. In addition to being married to Mariah Carey, being a new dad, hosting a syndicated radio show, being a Nickelodeon programming exec and host of America’s Got Talent, he is joining the cast of the NBC show Up All Night.

Actor Orlando Bloom from the Disney show That’s So Raven was recently arrested for drunk driving. The 23-year old actor was with his pregnant girlfriend, and he was also cited for driving without a license.

Steve Harvey’s Family Feud is coming to NBC-10 starting September 12th and will air at 12noon. NBC-10 will also air a new mid-morning news show at 11am followed by The Ten Show in a new half-hour format at 11:30am. Steve is also coming to town with a new comedy show on Saturday, November 5th at the Liacouras Center.

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross is the cover girl for Essence magazine. Her new BET show, Reed Between The Lines, debuts on October 11th with Malcolm Jamal Warner,

Actress Zoe Saldana is the cover girl for the new issue of Ebony magazine. She looks hot. Saldana is an action star in her new movie Columbiana, which opens in theatres August 26th.

Get ready for Tyler Perry’s latest movie Madea’s Big Happy Family on DVD August 30th, and Madea’s Christmas will be out on DVD before Thanksgiving. In more Tyler news, Gabrielle Union is in Perry’s movie Good Deeds, it also stars Thandie Newton, Brian White, Phylicia Rashad, Beverly Johnson and Eddie Cibrian, opens in theatres February 24th. Perry is also teaming up with Lionsgate for his new network. Yes! Tyler TV would take over an existing gospel network and show his TV shows, movies and other Christian themed programming.

Actress Nicole Ari Parker (Mrs. Boris Kodjoe) is coming to Broadway. She will be teaming up with Blair Underwood in the Broadway revival of A Streetcar Named Desire. Previews start next spring.

Actor Henry Simmons is returning to TV in the ABC comedy Man Up. Simmons used to play “Detective Jones” on the TV drama NYPD Blue.

Singer Brandy is looking to reinvent her career. She says no more reality TV. After stints on Dancing With The Stars, her VH1 show and America’s Got Talent, nothing has really jumpstarted her career. She is currently filming a documentary about the ups and down of her career and her comeback. Brandy is also working with the show Majors And Minors, which is about mentoring young people. She is also joining the cast of the TV show 90210. In the season 4 opener, she plays a young politician.

Babyface is going on tour and coming to the Keswick Theatre on Saturday, November 26th.

Laurence Fishburne is joining the cast of the new Superman movie Man Of Steel. Fishburne will play “Perry White,” the editor-in-chief of Metropolis’ The Daily Planet. Fishburne recently left CBS’ C.S.I. TV show. He is being replacing by Cheers’ Ted Danson.

Boyz II Men celebrates 20 years with a new album this fall. Twenty is a double CD with 10 new songs and updated versions of their classics including End Of The Road and I’ll Make Love To You. Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Babyface and Charlie Wilson helped out on the project. The CD will be sold exclusively at Wal-Mart.

The George Lucas movie Red Tails with Terrence Howard opens in theatres January 20, 2012. The movie about the first African American fighter pilots (The Tuskegee Airmen) also stars Oscar Winner Cuba Gooding, Jr.

The Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin is coming to NBC in a primetime special which airs September 24th. The special will feature music from her new album A Woman Falling Out Of Love. Franklin is very busy these days. She’s also teaming up with the legendary Tony Bennett for his new album Duets. They will be doing a cover of the song How Do You Keep The Music Playing originally done by Patti Austin and James Ingram. Bennett turns 85 in September.

The 2011 MTV Video Music Awards air August 28th on MTV.

Get ready for Jumping The Broom! The Bishop T.D. Jakes-Tracey Edmonds hit movie is out on DVD. The movie stars Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Loretta Devine and Angela Bassett. Speaking of T.D. Jakes, Blair Underwood has joined the cast of Bishop Jakes’ movie On The Seventh Day. The movie also stars Pam Grier and Sharon Leal. Bishop Jakes is on a roll. Besides Jumping The Broom, his other films include Woman Thou Art Loosed with Kimberly Elise and Not Easily Broken with Morris Chestnut.

The VH1 network is gearing up to unveil their new lineup of shows. LaLa Anthony, the wife of Carmelo Anthony has a show LaLa’s Full Court, which debuts August 22nd at 9pm, and season three of The T.O. Show kicks off Monday, August 22nd at 9:30pm.


Wendy Williams returns for a third season of her daytime talk show on September 12th.

The 63rd Annual Emmy Awards air September 18th on FOX. Congrats to Taraji P. Henson, Andre Braugher, Idris Elba, Laurence Fishburne and Alfre Woodard, who have all been nominated for Emmys this year.

Kindred The Family Soul has released a new CD called Love Has No Recession. Raheem DeVaughn, Chuck Brown, Lady Alma and Carol Riddick are featured on the album which is out now.

Singer Lenny Kravitz will be starring in the movie Hunger Games, and his new album, Black And White America, comes out August 30th.

Mary J. Blige is ready to start work on her new film project. Blige will be starring in a movie based on the life of Jazz Great Nina Simone. Mary is also releasing My Life II: The Journey Continues in September. She is also working on a new movie for the lifetime network.

Actress Kerry Washington will be staring in the new Shonda Rhimes produced-TV drama Scandal. Rhimes is known for her TV smashes Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice. Scandal debuts this fall on ABC.

Speaking of Kevin Hart, his movie documentary, Laugh At My Pain, opens in theatres September 9th. The movie follows Hart on his latest concert tour including his hometown Philly.

Tyrese is gearing up to release a new album. The CD, Open Invitation, comes out November 1st. The Transformer III star is also pushing his latest book, How To Get Out Of Your Own Way. Tyrese has been getting some criticism for his latest music video. In explaining the lack of African American women in his video I Gotta Chick, he says he went with the best not race.

Angela Bassett is also coming to Broadway replacing Halle Berry in the production The Mountaintop. Samuel L. Jackson is starring as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The show opens October 13th. Speaking of Halle Berry, she is returning to TV. The Oscar and Emmy winner will play a college professor in a project called Higher Learning. It is currently being shopped to HBO and Showtime.

Actress Naturi Naughton, who used to sing with the group 3LW, has joined the cast of the NBC-TV show The Playboy Club. The show debuts this fall.


The Bynum Brothers are getting ready to unveil a new venture: Green Soul, 7169 Ogontz Avenue. It’s a new healthy food restaurant.


WHAT’S THE UNDERGROUND BUZZ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Is the ship sailing away from this Daytime Personality? A few of her co-stars were noticeably absent from her recent nuptials. Is this a sign of a parting of the ways? Hmmmmmmmmmmmm!

Special Events!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Why Do Good Girls Like Bad Boys? The stage play stars Clifton Powell, Leon and Terrell Carter, September 27th- October 2nd at The Merriam Theatre. For more info call 215-893-1999 or Kimmelcenter.org.

Torn Between Two Fathers, A Priest Tyaire production September 17th at the Dupont Theatre in Wilmington, Delaware. For info call 302-762-4776.

Check out who’s coming to town:

August 21st- It’s a celebration for Radio Icon Lady B, Public Enemy, Salt N Pepa, Big Daddy Kane, Cash Money and Kenny Gamble. They’re all getting special honors by the city at The Dell Music Center, 33rd and Ridge Avenue.

Wednesday, August 24th- The O’Jays, The Four Tops and The Stylistics at The Mann Center For The Performing Arts, 52nd Street and Parkside Avenue.

Thursday, August 25th- Rachelle Ferrell and Angela Winbush at The Dell Music Center, 33rd and Ridge Avenue.

Saturday, August 27th- Boney James at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside.

September 3rd- Atlantic City Comedy Festival starring Mike Epps, Sommore, Sheryl Underwood, Bruce-Bruce and Arnez J at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. For more info contact ticketmaster.com.
Sunday, September 4th- Frankie Beverly & Maze and DJ Kool at The Dell Music Center, 33rd and Ridge Avenue.
Sunday, September 4th- Chrisette Michele at the House Of Blues in Atlantic City.
Friday, September 9th - Chris Tucker Comedy Show at the Borgata Casino in Atlantic City.
Friday, September 16th- Kem with Melanie Fiona and Kelly Price at The Mann Center For The Performing Arts, 52nd Street and Parkside Avenue.
Saturday, September 17th- Boyz II Men at Temple University’s Performing Arts Center on 1837 North Broad Street.
Saturday, September 24th- Sinbad at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside.

Sunday, October 9th- Wanda Sykes at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside.
Saturday, October 22nd – Ledisi at Temple University’s Performing Arts Center on 1837 North Broad Street.
Sunday, October 23rd – George Benson in concert at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside.
Saturday, November 26th- Babyface in concert at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside.
April 10th, 2012- Cirque De Soleil Show featuring the music of Michael Jackson at the Wells Fargo Center (formerly the Wachovia Center).

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Entertainment Week of 8/1/11

God Gave Me This Child! Fantasia has finally come clean and admitted that she is pregnant by the married boyfriend. Yes! Antwuan Cook is still married and his wife knows. Last year, Fantasia made headlines when she tried to overdose on sleeping pills and aspirin. Fantasia became involved with Antwuan Cook, and caught a lot of flack because he was married with two kids. Antwuan’s wife, Paula Cook, went on to sue Fantasia, but lost the case. The trial did cause a lot of embarrassment for the former American Idol winner because it was revealed Fantasia had an abortion due to her affair with Cook. Paula Cook knows about the pregnancy and is very hurt. Is Antwuan going to eventually married Fantasia? Fantasia is due later this year.




What will Mo’Nique do now, and did her attitude get the best of her? The BET network pulled the plug on her late night talk show after deciding they couldn’t deal with her attitude and money demands. Some of the meetings became so heated and strained that many knew the end was near. Mo’Nique has been very quiet about her firing, and many wonder if she’ll ever talk about what happened. What will the BET network do now? Will they replace her, or just move Wendy Williams into that timeslot?


Arsenio Hall wants to come back to late night TV. Hall, 55, has an 11-year old son, and he says he is ready to return to what he does best. Back in the 90’s, Arsenio Hall was the man with his highly rated talk show. Would BET have him replace Mo’Nique?

Speaking of BET, the network is teaming up with the United Negro College Fund for a new version of An Evening Of Stars. The 33-year old UNCF fundraising telethon goes back to being a diverse line up of talent and performances. Scheduled to perform are Patti LaBelle, Jill Scott, Ledisi, Musiq Soulchild, Estelle, Miquel and Marsha Ambrosious. An Evening Of Stars will air on BET this fall.

Jennifer Lopez opens up in Vanity Fair magazine about the end of her marriage to Marc Anthony. She says it was the hardest decision she’s ever had to make, but he wasn’t treating her right and she had to leave. Does this mean Marc Anthony was cheating? There were rumors of control issues and he didn’t want her to return to American Idol? Lopez opted to return to the show for $20 million and end her marriage. Last year, she made $12 million. Lopez and Anthony will continue to do projects together despite the end of their marriage. Now who’s next for Lopez? Will she get back with Diddy? Let’s hope not. This would be a bad career move for her, but it would be a major boost for his career. But, what about his jumpoffs: Cassie, Kim Porter and Sarah Chapman. Diddy says Lopez was the love of his life.

Tami Roman says if Meeka Claxton returns to VH1’s Basketball Wives, she will leave the show. This past week, the show hit a new low when former NBA Player Eric Williams threw water in his ex-wife’s face. Jennifer Williams was horrified, but in the name of ratings, she went along with it. Will Roman really leave the show? Two weeks ago, she slapped the mess out of Claxton and caught a lot of flak.

Shout out to Jet magazine. I love the new layout. If you haven’t checked out an issue, do yourself a favor and pick it up. I love the pics, the articles, the contests and the info.

After nine years of marriage and one son, it’s over for Singers Chante Moore and Kenny Lattimore. Chante was previously married to Actor Kadeem Hardison (A Different World, School Daze) and they have a daughter.

Congratulations to Singer Eric Benet. He got married over the weekend to Prince’s ex-wife Manuela Testolini. Benet is on top of the world right now. He and Manuela are also expecting their first child. Benet has a 20-year old daughter from a previous relationship.

Get ready for Actor/Comedian Affion Crockett. His new FOX show, produced by Jamie Foxx, is called In The Flow With Affion Crockett. It debuts Sunday, August 14th at 9pm.

Singer Brandy is looking to reinvent her career. She says no more reality TV. After stints on Dancing With The Stars, her VH1 show and America’s Got Talent, nothing has really jumpstarted her career. She is currently filming a documentary about the ups and down of her career and her comeback. Brandy is also working with the show Majors And Minors, which is about mentoring young people.

Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s home is featured in the latest Architectural Digest.

Wedding bells may be ringing this fall for Janet Jackson. Jackson is engaged to 36-year old Qatari Businessmen Wissam Al Mana. Jackson, 45, got a 15-carat ring last year during their engagement. She is currently on tour and hopes to get married this fall.

Laurence Fishburne is joining the cast of the new Superman movie Man Of Steel. Fishburne will play “Perry White,” the editor-in-chief of Metropolis’ The Daily Planet. Fishburne recently left CBS’ C.S.I. TV show. He is being replacing by Cheers’ Ted Danson.

Oprah is returning to TV. Oprah will be hosting a nightly show on her OWN network. They will repackage classic Oprah Winfrey Show episodes, and she will do new introductions. Oprah says she will use the show as a teaching tool. Oprah will air at 8pm before The Rosie O’Donnell Show. Oprah is also getting an honorary Academy Award along with James Earl Jones this November in a special ceremony. Winfrey is getting a Humanitarian Award, and Jones is getting a Lifetime Achievement Award.






Queen Latifah opens up in the latest issue of Sister 2 Sister magazine, and she talks about what she looks for in a woman: A Woman With Class And Confidence. She says a confident woman is sexy. Speaking of the Queen, get ready for a second season of her hit VH1 smash Single Ladies. VHI has renewed the show. Queen Latifah is the show’s executive producer. It is the cable network’s first hour-long scripted series about three best friends in Atlanta. LisaRaye and Stacy Dash star. The second season debuts next year.

Legendary Football Player/Actor Bubba Smith has died. The 6’8, 260 pound Smith played in the NFL from 1967-1975, and earned a Superbowl Championship Ring in 1971 with the Baltimore Colts. After retiring, he turned actor and commercial pitchman. Smith appeared in a host of TV series, the successful Police Academy movie series and was one of the original all-stars from the popular Miller Liter Beer commercials of the 70’s and 80’s (“Tastes Great….Less Filling”). Smith, 66, was found dead in his home.
Singer/Songwriter Gene McDaniels has also passed away at the age of 76. As a singer, he had the early 1960's hits A Hundred Pounds Of Clay and Tower Of Strength. In 1974, Roberta Flack had a number one hit with Feel Like Makin' Love, written by McDaniels.
Actress Jurnee Smollett will be starring in the Florence Ballard biopic. The movie about the castoff member of The Supremes is being made into a movie. Ballard’s daughter Michelle Ballard Chapman is the co-producer of the movie. Blondie: The Florence Ballard Story will also star Solange Knowles as Diana Ross.

Boyz II Men celebrates 20 years with a new album this fall. Twenty is a double CD with 10 new songs and updated versions of their classics including End Of The Road and I’ll Make Love To You. Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Babyface and Charlie Wilson helped out on the project. The CD will be sold exclusively at Wal-Mart.

Star Jones is still having problems with her ex-husband Al Reynolds. Jones was served papers by Reynolds for a lawsuit suing her for $50,000. Reynolds says his ex violated their divorce agreement by discussing their marriage on The Wendy Williams Show. Jones was promoting her new book Satan’s Sisters when she was served.

Singer Tank is part of the cast of the Lifetime series The Protector with Tisha Martin Campbell. He plays her love interest.

Eddie Murphy teams up with Ben Stiller in the movie Tower Heist. The film also stars Gabourey Sidibe and Alan Alda and opens in theatres November 4th.

Zoe Saldana is set to become Hollywood's next action star. Her new movie Colombiana opens in theatres August 26th.

The George Lucas movie Red Tails with Terrence Howard opens in theatres January 20, 2012. The movie about the first African American fighter pilots (The Tuskegee Airmen) also stars Oscar Winner Cuba Gooding, Jr.

Sharon Osborne is leaving the CBS daytime show The Talk. She is leaving the show this fall.

The Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin is coming to NBC in a primetime special which airs September 24th. The special will feature music from her new album A Woman Falling Out Of Love. Franklin is very busy these days. She’s also teaming up with the legendary Tony Bennett for his new album Duets. They will be doing a cover of the song How Do You Keep The Music Playing originally done by Patti Austin and James Ingram. Bennett turns 85 in September.

In more Queen Of Soul news, Franklinis being sued by Songwriter Norman West for copyright infringement. Published reports say Franklin is very disappointed in light of her assisting and advising West for many years.

The 2011 MTV Video Music Awards air August 28th on MTV.

Get ready for Jumping The Broom! The Bishop T.D. Jakes-Tracey Edmonds hit movie is coming out on DVD August 9th. The movie stars Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Loretta Devine and Angela Bassett. Speaking of T.D. Jakes, Blair Underwood has joined the cast of Bishop Jakes’ movie On The Seventh Day. The movie also stars Pam Grier and Sharon Leal. Bishop Jakes is on a roll. Besides Jumping The Broom, his other films include Woman Thou Art Loosed with Kimberly Elise and Not Easily Broken with Morris Chestnut.

The VH1 network is gearing up to unveil their new lineup of shows. LaLa Anthony, the wife of Carmelo Anthony has a show LaLa’s Full Court, which debuts August 22nd at 9pm, and season three of The T.O. Show kicks off Monday, August 22nd at 9:30pm.

Tia and Tamera Mowry are promoting their new Style network show, which debts Monday, August 8th at 9pm.

Is L.A. Lakers Star Ron Artest joining the cast of Dancing With The Stars? The show is in desperate need of A-Listers, and they are relaxing the rules of the rigorous rehearsals so big time stars will sign on.

Kelly Rowland is nude on the new issue of Vibe magazine. She’s promoting her new CD Here I Am, which already has a number one single with the song Motivation.

Some big honors are coming up for Dawn Staley. Staley is the head basketball coach for the University Of South Carolina, the former Dobbins Tech Star will be inducted into the 2012 Women’s Basketball Hall Of Fame. In November, she will be inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall Of Fame. Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts is also being inducted into The Women’s Basketball Hall Of Fame.

Wendy Williams returns for a third season of her daytime talk show on September 12th.

L. A. Reid is one busy man. In addition to his judging duties on Simon Cowell’s new singing competition show The X Factor, Reid will also be heading up Epic Records. The X Factor debut Wednesday, September 21st. Reid will be joining Judges Cowell, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger and Mentor Mariah Carey. Don’t look for nice judges on this show. They will all have an edge.

Filming has started on Steve Harvey’s new movie Think Like A Man. The cast is incredible: Kevin Hart, Gabrielle Union, Chris Brown, Michael Ealy, Nephew Tommy, Taraji P. Henson and Meagan Goode. It’s based on Harvey's bestselling book Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man.

SWV is getting back together. They are planning a tour, a new album and a reality show. Coko, Taj and Lelee are back.

The 63rd Annual Emmy Awards air September 18th on FOX. Congrats to Taraji P. Henson, Andre Braugher, Idris Elba, Laurence Fishburne and Alfre Woodard, who have all been nominated for Emmys this year.

Gabrielle Union is in Tyler Perry’s movie Good Deeds, it also stars Thandie Newton, Brian White, Phylicia Rashad, Beverly Johnson and Eddie Cibrian, opens in theatres February 24th. In other Tyler Perry news, his latest Madea project, A Madea Christmas, will be out on DVD just in time for the holidays.

Tom Cruise returns in Mission Impossible IV, which opens in theatres December 16th.

Actress Viola Davis is the cover girl for the new issue of Essence. She has a new movie called The Help coming out August 12th. The Tony winning and Oscar nominated-actress is best known for her roles in Doubt and Fences.

Nicole Richie has joined the cast of the NBC reality show Fashion Star. Richie will serve as a celebrity mentor. Jessica Simpson will also be part of the cast.


Congrats to Laz Alonso! His A&E TV show Breakout Kings has been renewed for another season.

Kindred The Family Soul has released a new CD called Love Has No Recession. Raheem DeVaughn, Chuck Brown, Lady Alma and Carol Riddick are featured on the album which is out now.

Singer Lenny Kravitz will be starring in the movie Hunger Games, and his new album, Black And White America, comes out August 30th.

Mary J. Blige is ready to start work on her new film project. Blige will be starring in a movie based on the life of Jazz Great Nina Simone. Mary is also releasing My Life II: The Journey Continues in September.

Actress Kerry Washington will be staring in the new Shonda Rhimes produced-TV drama Scandal. Rhimes is known for her TV smashes Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice. Scandal debuts this fall on ABC.

Get ready for Steve Harvey. He’s coming to town in November with a new show. Before that, Jill Scott, Kem, Kirk Franklin and Kevin Hart will be joining Steve in Las Vegas for The Hoodie Awards, August 11-14th.

Speaking of Kevin Hart, his movie documentary, Laugh At My Pain, opens in theatres September 9th. The movie follows Hart on his latest concert tour including his hometown Philly.

Tyrese is gearing up to release a new album. The CD, Open Invitation, comes out November 1st. The Transformer III star is also pushing his latest book, How To Get Out Of Your Own Way.

Harvey Star Washington is back on the hunt for full figured women. Sizes 8-20 the model search is Sunday August 7th 3pm to 5pm at the Radison Plaza Warrick Hotel 220 South 17th street for more info got Harveystarwashington.com

Jill Scott’s new CD is The Light Of The Sun, and she is about to go on tour with the Budweiser Superfest. She will be at The Susquehanna Bank Center, this Saturday, August 6th with Anthony Hamilton, Mint Condition, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Doug E Fresh, who is hosting the concert.

Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Michael Vick is gearing up to release his autobiography. Finally Free is in bookstores now. Tony Dungy is doing the forward. In his book, Vick talks about his life: his youth growing up in Virginia, playing for the Atlanta Falcons, the dog fighting scandal, going to prison and landing with the Eagles. Vick recently resigned with Nike Athletics with a four year deal for endorsements.

Johnny Gill says he is ready to come out of retirement. Gill, 45, says his new CD is coming out this fall. The project, In The Mood, is being produced by Terry Lewis.

Angela Bassett is also coming to Broadway replacing Halle Berry in the production The Mountaintop. Samuel L. Jackson is starring as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The show opens October 13th. Speaking of Halle Berry, she is returning to TV. The Oscar and Emmy winner will play a college professor in a project called Higher Learning. It is currently being shopped to HBO and Showtime.

Actress Naturi Naughton, who used to sing with the group 3LW, has joined the cast of the NBC-TV show The Playboy Club. The show debuts this fall.

The 2011 summer season for The Dell Music Center is underway. Look for some exciting changes this season, including a new night. Thursday will be the new concert night ....no more Monday concerts. The Box Office at 33rd and Ridge will be open Wed through Saturday. Video screens will be added so you can really enjoy the shows. A marquee is being added in the front to announce the shows. There will be more concessions stands with a better variety of food, including fruit. You can pre-register for tickets at mydelleast.com. The Dell Music Center is located at 33rd and Ridge Avenue:


August 11th- Jeffrey Osborne and Kindred The Family Soul

August 18th – Will Downing, Kirk Whalum and Gerald Albright;

August 25th- Rachelle Ferrell and Angela Winbush;

The Bynum Brothers are getting ready to unveil a new venture: Green Soul, 7169 Ogontz Avenue. It’s a new healthy food restaurant.


WHAT’S THE UNDERGROUND BUZZ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Will this female Superstar realize that her weed smoking is getting in the way of her career?


**Courtesy of Pattys Page

Just me!

Well a sista just got bored one day and was playin around in the mirror....just me and my camera!!! Yeah boi!!!!
The actually came out pretty cool too...just havin fun.

Im a scrapbooker so you know Im gonna find somethin to do with them! Can't wait to create!

Entertainment Week of 7/18/11

What really happened between Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony? After 7 years and two kids, the marriage has ended. Was it Anthony’s controlling ways? Was he cheating? Did he have a problem with J-Lo’s clothes? Her way of dressing, was it too sexy? Was he upset when she wouldn’t stay at home and have more kids? Lopez is returning to American Idol as a judge, and sources say that was the final straw in the breakup of this marriage. The two seemed to be in love. It appeared he had grounded her, but the two have decided to call it quits. They had several deals in the works, and apparently, they will still work together on their clothing line for Kohl’s and a possible reality show. Apparently with these two, it’s all about the cash.


Get well wishes to R Kelly, who had to undergo emergency throat surgery. Kelly had an abscess on his tonsils. He will be recuperating for a while.

Rapper/Actor Tone Loc has been fighting with the mother of his child. He was recently caught with an unregister assault rifle after a fight with his babymomma. He was arrested and released. Tone Loc is best known for the hits Wild Thing and Funky Cold Medina.

After 11 years, get ready for the return of D’Angelo. He has been in the studio with Questlove of The Roots, and D’Angelo says new music is coming before the end of the year. Over the past few years, D’Angelo has been through a lot, including a serious car accident, arrests, drugs and soliciting a prostitute.

Get ready for more Unsung. The popular music documentary show will be rolling out more episodes this year, including specials on Billy Preston, The Sylvers and Mary Wells.

Ice Cube is on the cover of the new Jet magazine.

Wendy Williams returns for a third season of her daytime talk show on September 12th.

Get ready for a second season of the VH1 smash Single Ladies. VHI has renewed the show. It is the cable network’s first hour-long scripted series about three best friends in Atlanta. LisaRaye and Stacey Dash star. Queen Latifah is the show’s executive producer. The second season debuts next year.

The Reverend Al Sharpton is getting his own show on MSNBC. The cable news network is close to hiring him for a 6pm nightly show.

L. A. Reid is one busy man. In addition to his judging duties on Simon Cowell’s new singing competition show The X Factor, Reid will also be heading up Epic Records. The X Factor debut Wednesday, September 21st. Reid will be joining Judges Cowell, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger and Mentor Mariah Carey. Don’t look for nice judges on this show. They will all have an edge.

Dwight Eubanks has left the building. Dwight has been a staple of The Real Housewives Of Atlanta. Eubanks says he feels the show has no sense or substance. He says it’s time to leave the buffoonery and craziness behind. Sources say Eubanks is really upset because the show won’t reveal what he really does. He is the owner of a salon, and producers have never shown it. Eubanks, 50, may pop up somewhere else because he says he is not finished with TV.

Judge Mablean Ephriam says she would like to return to Divorce Court. It’s been five years since the 62-year old Ephriam left the show in a dispute over money and her hair. Judge Mablean appeared on the popular divorce show for seven years, and she made quite a name for herself. Over the past few years, she has appeared in several Tyler Perry movies, and she took care of her mother, who recently passed away.

We’ve got baby news! Congrats to Singer Erica Campbell of Mary Mary. She is expecting her third child with husband Producer/Songwriter Warren Campbell. It’s also baby number three for Actress/Comedian Maya Rudolph. The 38-year old Bridesmaid star gave birth to her third child, a boy named Jack. Rudolph has a five year daughter (Pearl) and 20-month old daughter (Lucille). Rudolph is the daughter of the late Minnie Riperton. This fall, Maya has a new show debuting on NBC called Up All Night.

Filming has started on Steve Harvey’s new movie Think Like A Man. The cast is incredible: Kevin Hart, Gabrielle Union, Chris Brown, Michael Ealy, Nephew Tommy, Taraji P. Henson and Meagan Goode. It’s based on Harvey’s bestselling book Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man.

Two years ago, she won an Academy Award for her role in the movie Precious. Now Mo’Nique has signed on for a new movie project called Bumped. Mo’Nique says it took her a while to get around to acting again because she has been hard at work on her nightly talk show on BET.

Blair Underwood has joined the cast of Bishop T.D. Jakes’ movie On The Seventh Day. The movie also stars Pam Grier and Sharon Leal. Bishop Jakes is on a roll. He recently co-produces Jumping The Broom. His other films include Woman Thou Art Loosed with Kimberly Elise and Not Easily Broken with Morris Chestnut.

SWV is getting back together. They are planning a tour, a new album and a reality show. Coko, Taj and Lelee are back.

Shaquille O’Neal will be joining the analysts for the TNT basketball season, which kicks off this fall. There is a lot of excitement about Shaq being in the analyst booth because he always has a lot to say.

The 63rd Annual Emmy Awards air September 18th on FOX. Congrats to Taraji P. Henson, Andre Braugher, Idris Elba, Laurence Fishburne and Alfre Woodard, who have all been nominated for Emmys this year.

Tyler Perry is the cover guy for the new issue of Ebony magazine. In this issue of Ebony, Perry says no more feuding with Spike Lee. He’s over that drama. He says he regrets some of the things he said, but from now on Perry is going to be more respectful to Lee and his family. Perry also talks about a special lady, but he won’t reveal who she is. He also talks about wanting to be a father.

Get ready for a remake of the 1976 hit movie Sparkle. Paula Patton has been tapped to star as “Sista,” the role made famous by Lonette McKee. Michael Ealy is being considered for the Philip Michael Thomas role (“Stix”), and Zoë Saldana is being considered for the Irene Cara role (“Sparkle”). Speaking of Michael Ealy, he’s joining the cast of the USA network show Common Law.

Patti LaBelle has some exciting business ventures coming up, including a fall tour. Go to pattilabelle.com for more info.

The legendary Johnson Publishing Company is no longer a family owned business. J.P. Morgan has purchased a minority stake in Johnson Publishing. After 70 years, the company has new partners. Johnson Publishing owns Ebony and Jet magazines.

Actress Viola Davis is the cover girl for the new issue of Essence. She has a new movie called The Help coming out next month. The Tony winning and Oscar nominated-actress is best known for her roles in Doubt and Fences.

Nicole Richie has joined the cast of the NBC reality show Fashion Star. Richie will serve as a celebrity mentor. Jessica Simpson will also be part of the cast.

Cedric The Entertainer is returning to TV as host of the game show It’s Worth What? The show goes into the attics and garages of America to help people get money.

Congrats to Laz Alonso! His A&E TV show Breakout Kings has been renewed for another season.

There will be life after all for All My Children and One Life To Live. The popular soaps were cancelled by ABC to make room for cheaper unscripted daytime shows, but they will now live on online.

July 23rd, it’s the Dancin’ On Air Marathon. The popular 80’s dance TV show will air 8:00pm until 10pm then 11pm to 1am on MyPHL17 (Channel 17).

Get ready for Steve Harvey. He’s coming to town in November with a new show.

Kevin Hart’s movie documentary, Laugh At My Pain, opens in theatres September 9th. The movie follows Hart on his latest concert tour including his hometown Philly.

The hit NBC show The Voice is returning for a new season next year right after The Superbowl. Season two will kick off right after the game with Judges Christinia Aguilera, Cee-Lo Green, Adam Levin and Country Superstar Blake Shelton.

Stacy Lattisaw is writing a book. She’ll discuss growing up as a teen idol and what led her into the ministry. Lattisaw had an amazing career with the hits Let Me Be Your Angel and Perfect Combination with Johnny Gill.

Tyrese is gearing up to release a new album. The CD, Open Invitation, comes out November 1st. The Transformer III star is also pushing his latest book, How To Get Out Of Your Own Way.

Johnny Gill says he is ready to come out of retirement. Gill, 45, says his new CD is coming out this fall. The project, In The Mood, is being produced by Terry Lewis.

Get ready for another season of The Braxtons …more drama…more dotcom. Filming is underway with Toni and her sisters for a second season. The Braxtons have proven to be a runaway hit for the WE network, including standout Tamar with her dotcoms. She is hilarious.

Gabrielle Union is in Tyler Perry’s movie Good Deeds, it also stars Thandie Newton, Brian White, Phylicia Rashad, Beverly Johnson and Eddie Cibrian, opens in theatres February 24th. In other Tyler Perry news, his latest Madea project, A Madea Christmas, will be out on DVD just in time for the holidays.

Tom Cruise returns in Mission Impossible IV, which opens in theatres December 16th.

The new BET original sitcom, Reed Between The Lines, debuts in October. The show stars Tracee Ellis Ross (Girlfriends) and Malcolm Jamal Warner (The Cosby Show).

Ted Danson is replacing Lawrence Fishburne in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Fishburne left the CBS drama after two seasons. Danson is best known for his role as “Sam Malone” on the long-running sitcom Cheers.

Alicia Keys is headed to Broadway as a producer of the production Stick Fly. The show kicks off next year.

The Temptations: The Musical is also coming to Broadway. A musical based on the popular TV mini-series about the legendary Motown group is scheduled to debut in 2013

Angela Bassett is also coming to Broadway replacing Halle Berry in the production The Mountaintop. Samuel L. Jackson is starring as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The show opens October 13th. Speaking of Halle Berry, she is returning to TV. The Oscar and Emmy winner will play a college professor in a project called Higher Learning. It is currently being shopped to HBO and Showtime.

Congrats to Boyz II Men and the late Singer Barry White! They are going to be inducted into the Hollywood Walk Of Fame next year. Actor Vin Diesel and Jennifer Lopez also made the list of inductees for next year.

Danny Glover is teaming up with Kiefer Sutherland for the FOX drama Touch. The show is about a father and son who predict events before they happen.

Jill Scott’s new CD is The Light Of The Sun, and she is about to go on tour with the Budweiser Superfest. She will be at The Susquehanna Bank Center, Saturday, August 6th with Anthony Hamilton, Mint Condition, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Doug E Fresh, who is hosting the concert.

Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Michael Vick is gearing up to release his autobiography. Finally Free arrives in bookstores July 27th. Tony Dungy is doing the forward. In his book, Vick talks about his life: his youth growing up in Virginia, playing for the Atlanta Falcons, the dog fighting scandal, going to prison and landing with the Eagles. Vick recently resigned with Nike Athletics with a four year deal for endorsements.

Kindred The Family Soul has released a new CD called Love Has No Recession. Raheem DeVaughn, Chuck Brown, Lady Alma and Carol Riddick are featured on the album which is out now.

Jill Scott, Kem, Kirk Franklin and Kevin Hart will be joining Steve Harvey in Las Vegas for The Hoodie Awards, August 11-14th.

Actress Kerry Washington will be staring in the new Shonda Rhimes produced-TV drama Scandal. Rhimes is known for her TV smashes Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice. Scandal debuts this fall on ABC.

Actress Naturi Naughton, who used to sing with the group 3LW, has joined the cast of the NBC-TV show The Playboy Club. The show debuts this fall.

Singer Lenny Kravitz will be starring in the movie Hunger Games, and his new album, Black And White America, comes out August 30th.

Mary J. Blige is ready to start work on her new film project. Blige will be starring in a movie based on the life of Jazz Great Nina Simone. Mary is also releasing My Life II: The Journey Continues in September.

The 2011 summer season for The Dell Music Center has been announced. Look for some exciting changes this season, including a new night. Thursday will be the new concert night ....no more Monday concerts. The Box Office at 33rd and Ridge will be open Wed through Saturday. Video screens will be added so you can really enjoy the shows. A marquee is being added in the front to announce the shows. There will be more concessions stands with a better variety of food, including fruit. You can pre-register for tickets at mydelleast.com. The Dell Music Center is located at 33rd and Ridge Avenue:

July 28th - Ginuwine, Tank and Avant;
August 4th - Fred Hammond, Martha Munizzi and E. Daniels;
August 11th- Jeffrey Osborne and Kindred The Family Soul
August 18th – Will Downing, Kirk Whalum and Gerald Albright;
August 25th- Rachelle Ferrell and Angela Winbush;

The Bynum Brothers are getting ready to unveil a new venture: Green Soul, 7169 Ogontz Avenue. It’s a new healthy food restaurant.

Check out the Lineup for Warmdaddy's for the month of July. Warmdaddy’s is located at Columbus Blvd.and Reed at the Riverview Plaza:

Elizabeth Withers July 22nd and 23rd

Nelson Mandela is coming out with a book of quotes. Nelson Mandela By Himself features over 2,000 quotes pulled from public speeches and private papers. The former president of South Africa turns 93 in July, and recently hosted First Lady Michelle Obama and the Obama daughters during their visit to South Africa.

WHAT’S THE UNDERGROUND BUZZ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This Reality Star is leaving a hit franchise, but will the right price and publicity tempt this Star to reveal behind the scenes secrets that could hurt the show or its other Stars?

**Pattys Page

Couldn't Live up to My Name...(if you have a weak tummy..don't read!)

Its funny now, but it was far from funny on Monday...

Monday, I did not display that supahwoman trait that I usually have on lock.

Since my mom has been home, my dad has to assist her in changing her bandages, replacing soiled gauze and so forth....

Well...this particular day...mom asked dad, can you help me change this before you go to the store. Of course dad "forgot!" So...I am checkin my mom out, and I can see it was becoming uncomfortable for her. She is changing these dressings a few times a day due to blood still coming from the holes where the 4 drains were...yes 4 drains! So anyhow...my mom also was kinda getting hungry. So Im like, hmm...what do I do!? I know I can offer to fix her somethin...thats EASY PEASY...BUT to offer to change her dressings...hmmm....

Being the good daughter I am...I asked her what she wanted to eat, she wanted a sandwich...hooked that up for her...NO PROBLEM! So...here's the conversation:

Me: Mom do you want me to help you with your dressings?

Mom: No, I can wait till dad gets back...(knowing how slow my dad moves...I proceed with...)

Me: Well mom, I see you are getting uncomfortable, let me help you...

Mom: No, I can wait...it looks really ugly...

Me: Oh mom! Come on now! Its not like Im gonna get all freaked out! Im your daughter, you are my flesh! I can help you!

Mom:....(with hesitance...she says), Ok...if you want to

Me: Come on mom..lets do this...

So we are in the bathroom in front of her HUGE mirror...racked up all the supplies needed to accomplish this mission! I knew I could do this! So here we go... She starts to give me detailed instructions and to proceed with caution....I do so.

(For those who don't know yet...she had a double mastectomy after chemotherapy AND radiation)...

I gently take her shirt off...then, Im looking at this special bra that is super tight, and also applies pressure to the chest...so, I began to remove the bra...and it immediately releases the pressure that was once there. All of the sudden...blood is dripping from the right side...we proceed....as I gulp. Im thinking, Oh Lawd...is my mom like losing too much blood!? Cuz, its steady rollin, no dripping...ROLLING down.

Okay...so I get ready to remove the bandages from the left.............................................................she warns me.......................................................Lawd............................this was the side she had the radiation that completely burned my mom...I mean burned! So...the site was NOT pretty.

My mom continues to give me instruction, and as I peel away more layers of the dressings, I get HOTTER and HOTTER and HOTTER...Im beginning to get dizzy....

I began to really start freaking out, because this was a situation that could NOT be rushed in anyway. OMG...how am I going to just stand up here like Im okay! OMG IM GONNA PASS OUT ON MY MOM!!!! TRICIA!!! Snap the hell out of it, get it together and put on your big girl panties!!! Little did I know my mom was watching my reactions in this HUGE mirror we were in front of and Im assuming I was looking faint.

After a few more minutes...

.....Nalla (my dog is barking viciously at someone she sees through the front door)...I ignore the hell out of her barking...Hell NALLA I need to concentrate right now! Please STFU!!! LOL!

Mom: Umm...you wanna see what Nalla is barking at?

Me: No! She's fine...

Mom:...silence....

Me: MOM....I AM SO SORRY BUT I THINK I NEED SOME FRESH AIR RIGHT NOW!!!!!

Mom: Its okay darlin, go get some fresh air, I can finish it...

Me: OKAY! Mom, I AM SO SORRY...I will be right back!....

As I am running down the hall, (cause I thought I had to vomit or somethin)...my dad walks in the back door with groceries!!!

Me: OMG! THANK GOD you are back! (me grabbing groceries from his hand)...PLEASE go assist your wife! I was attempting to help and I almost passed out right now...

Dad: (chuckles)

So there I went...laid out on my back...on the couch...right up underneath the ceiling fan...

Yeah...I had to hang my cape up that day...Supahwoman was NOT in the building!

I just really felt horrible, cause I couldn't complete the job!

I just NEVER saw flesh...raw tissue like that...EVER. Maybe on TV but not in real life. It got me too...cause it was my mama yall!!! My poor mama, has been through so much! And she HAS to look at it each day. =( So I continue to apologize, but she truly thinks it was funny..Im glad she can laugh it off....

Man...that was an experience...

Layouts & Stuff

Greetings my friends...



Just a quick catch up since I have not been here in a minute...

Mom is still in the hospital, however, she should be getting released in the morning, I am prayin! Its been too long, and we all (Bre, Papa, Nalla and myself) missin her in this house like crazy!


Been a little tired lately just due to the emotional rollercoaster and runnin back and forth to the hospital.


However, I have had an opportunity to release some energy...I have been able to scrap on a few occasions and also had a GREAT time celebrating my bday with my loved ones!


Here are some recent layouts...

Pics of bday to be posted soon.. =)