7/2/2008 7:29 PM
Myra wrote:
This black female group remains popular. Like other black female groups, the public knows the first and last names of each member.
Sadly, while they were on top, they were ripped off so badly (like the majority of other female groups).
One member was so broke, she couldn't even afford food and her ribs were protruding from her rib cage.
She was also on the verge of being evicted from an apartment because she was two months past due on her rent and to top it off, she thought she might be pregnant.
She called music executives affiliated with her label and literally begged for money, telling them, if she had the baby she would have to go on public assistance just to survive and she was broke, hungry and damn near homeless.
They ignored her pleas and hung up in her face.
The pregnancy was a false alarm.
Over the years, this group member had a bad habit of becoming involved with older mean men. Her boyfriend at the time was no exception.
At the funeral of a family member, she became so overcome with grief, she reached out to him to be consoled, instead, he loudly told her in front of her relatives and mourners, keep your hands off me and he then angrily pushed her to the ground. Onlookers looked on in shock.
7/2/2008 8:14 PM
Grace wrote:
SWV never came to mind since Mya said that the public would know the 1st & last name of each member. There are very few groups that would fit that criteria. I know Dawn (from EnVouge) gave an interview & said that during the 9yrs they were all together, that the group never made 1 million dollars. Dawn is recently separtated from a husband but it could be another member. I knew all their names during their hay day. Now I can only think of Cindy. Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:27 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Dawn has been back with her husband, he was with her at the BET awards the other night. Reply to this
7/3/2008 1:59 AM
hufine wrote:
EnVogue - we've always known their first and last names. I think it's Terry Ellis. She had a very bad drug problem at one point and was said to be in financial ruins a few years ago. Reply to this
7/3/2008 2:03 AM
hufine wrote:
EnVogue - we've always known their first and last names. I think it's either Terry Ellis or Maxine Jones. Terry is rail thin; and Maxine had a very bad drug problem at one point and was said to be in financial ruins a few years ago.
We know that they didn't get all the money due to them because of bad business deals. Which is part of the reason they broke up and never really got back together. Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:23 AM
ABeautifulDisaster wrote:
I'm thinking that it may be EnVogue as I have known the Ellis family for a minute... Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:49 AM
c in atl wrote:
This is my second time typing this. I do not see my first response. Dawn Robinson or Terri Ellis of EnVogue. Reply to this
7/4/2008 6:47 AM
Madison Rae wrote:
Despite Dawn going back to her psycho husband, I doubt if Myra would do a BI on her the way Dawn used to comment on this board. Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:23 PM
Grace wrote:
I can't name one member from Jade. During Envoge hay day, I knew all their names. Now I can only think of Cindy, Maxine or Dawn. Dawn gave an interview where she said the 9ys she was a member, the group never made 1 million. Dawn is recently separated from her husband who look to be around the same age as her so it could be another memeber. Reply to this
7/4/2008 7:01 AM
Madison Rae wrote:
Dawn is back with her psycho husband and like I said in another post, I don't think Myra would do a BI on her because she used to post in here and they know each other. Even if Myra is disappointed in her, she has loyalty. Reply to this
7/4/2008 9:40 AM
c in atl wrote:
Hey Maddie, what about Maxine Jones, I see she has a daughter, did not know she had a coke problem.. Reply to this
7/5/2008 12:53 PM
SheKnows wrote:
I concur ! Myra makes you want to meet her, with all that I've heard about her she is an extraordinary woman and remarkable person. Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:03 PM
RaininMyst wrote:
I don't think it is T-Boz. I think she has a couple of boutiques named after her daughter in Houston and one just opened up in Atlanta. I don't think she was/is hurting for money. I have no idea who this is. So I will keep on lurking :o) Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:08 PM
SouthernGirl77 wrote:
after their album before 'crazysexycool', all three ladies were broke.
they owed laface records money. tlc talked about this on several tv shows. Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:09 PM
2blessed4stress wrote:
I am co-signing with you Kelolo. He sure did abuse her, and it is said that Pebbles/Traci which ever one (can't remember)that discovered the group ripped them off big time!
Sticking with her until she gets the NOT. Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:14 PM
Lil e lunchhead wrote:
Think that would be the Good Reverend Doctor Bishop Evangelist Pebbles "Perri" Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:33 AM
SheKnows wrote:
LOL, Did you give her enough titles ? LMAO...Yes, she is a woman of the cloth now. I was so happy that she had found God and was excited for her. But, somebody came on here and posted that she's still up to her old tricks, and that she should be called Reverend-Rip Off ,LMAO Whew!!! Reply to this
7/3/2008 10:28 AM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
the high priestess was something else in her day...and thats just in ATL...im glad that she found God as is alotta other folks!!! Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:24 PM
SheKnows wrote:
LOL Pebbles used to be so pretty. *singing* "Do you wanna ride in my Mercedes Boy" ... Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:33 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
I know she came off with an "atti-tude" to me when she would give interviews. But she seemed so hurt about the TLC situation. But they let it be known that she wasn't right towards them as far as managing them. Do you remember that video for "Backyard?!" Left Eye and TBoz made an appearance in that one. Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:26 PM
eyeonu2 wrote:
I saw her in an interview about the subject and I just read indignant from her. She just listed so much that she did for them as if to justify that deal. There is no way that an above the board deal that was fair for the artist would have had them receiving less than a million @ b4 taxes with all the music they had on the chart. One would think with all the stories that have been publisized about these types of deals, peeps would be wiser when signing now. Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:44 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Eye, you would think but people are still getting suckered into deals with the record companies on a daily basis! Sad! Reply to this
7/3/2008 6:36 AM
meme's mommie wrote:
In the BI it said the pregnancy was a false alarm. Tionne had a baby, so it's not here. Reply to this
7/3/2008 1:01 PM
Anonymous wrote:
A person can only be pregnant once in life or think they are pregnant? Tionne had the child after TLC was over and she had married Mack10..so according to the Blind Item the false alarm happened while the group was on top. Reply to this
7/2/2008 7:46 PM
Myra's BFF wrote:
My previous posts didn't go through, so I'll try Terry Ellis with EnVogue.
7/2/2008 8:57 PM
Peaches wrote:
Hey PR Fam! Jennifer, I like Terry Ellis from EnVogue. Awhile ago, a couple of the insiders mentioned that she used to mess with the EV producer, but either he was married (?) or something else caused it not to work out. Anyway, at one point she had to live with Cindy Herron who, the insiders also said, married rich. So Terry Ellis is a good guess.
As a secondary guess, perhaps one of the girls from Total: Kima, Keisha or Pam. Reply to this
7/2/2008 9:16 PM
Jennifer wrote:
Peaches, I heard that the EV producer that Terry Ellis was dating was married and he ended up going back to his wife. Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:36 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey Jennifer, How ya doing? Yes, I heard that too about him going back to his wife... Reply to this
7/3/2008 6:21 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Hey Jennifer! Girl, that is a shame but I think on here someone stated that she was the hold out alot when it came time to speak up about their monies due to this very reason. Everyone knows that Dawn was always vocal about them not getting paid. Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:01 AM
Jennifer wrote:
Good Morning SheKnows and SouthnDiva, I heard that Terry was putting a lot of pressure on Dawn to sign the contract that they were all offered. Dawn didn't want to sign it because she didn't think they were getting paid enough. She was right and all of the members of En Vogue, except Cindy, are broke. If the four of them would have held out for more money, they would have gotten it. The producers and the record company weren't going to replace all four of them. Terry probably didn't want to make her boyfriend mad by demanding more money. Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:09 AM
Peaches wrote:
I wonder why the other 2 didn't stand up for Dawn and getting more money. I bet they regret now. Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:26 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Dayum SHAME!!!! I know Terry is best friends with Holly Robinson Peete, I wonder if she helps her out...I guess the lovin was that good! Had her all discombobulated! Reply to this
7/4/2008 7:05 AM
Gorgeous Sable wrote:
Waving to Maddie, on for a few, will bring the ribs. Darlings, I know a little about this. Terry was banging the producer and didn't want to side for more money because she thought it would make him mad. Heard he was shocked at her reaction and dumped her for another woman. Cindy has 4 kids but the money isn't rolling in from hubby like it used to. Max, Dawn and Terry and stone cold broke. I also wondered if Holly helps Terry out that is, if Rodney don't spend all their money on booze with his drunk flirting ass. Everybody who posts on this site has more money than Terry, Max and Dawn. Reply to this
7/4/2008 10:20 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Gorgeous, hey girl, have a wonderful fourth and as usual you just told me something else! I KNEW Dawn was broke but Terry and Max! I thought Max had a hair salon and like me stated, I wonder if Terry does get help from Holly! Now Rodney needs to sit down some dayum where! Reply to this
7/4/2008 11:16 AM
Facepainter wrote:
Hello Gorgeous, Everybody who posts on this site has more money than Terry, Max and Dawn.LOL You are so right! When Dawn was in my town promoting her LUCY PEARL gig, she told this very story(the BI).We,( the glam squad) only worked with her for 2 days and on the second morning she told us of the drama that went on with EnVogue.Terri is the other member that she spoke of that was pregnant.She had my stylist friend teary eyed, the hairstylist and I were wide eyed with our mouths agape.We couldn't understand how a group with the success of EnVogue could be that broke. In fact that very day she said that her phone was being cut off.We felt sorry for her past experiences and couldn't believe that she was still in financial problems although she was in a new group.But she was also complaining about that group too. Reply to this
7/5/2008 8:17 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Lord knows that Envogue was my girls! I used to wear them out! You would hear them"morning noon and night"at my house,LOL...Especially"hold on" and"Don't let go" from Set It Off soundtrack... My sisters would come in and just shake their heads...One of my sisters is real-outspoken, she would say"turn that____off" LMAO!!! Reply to this
7/5/2008 8:37 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Girl, I STILL have them in rotation! Laughing@ what your sister told you! Can't knock their talent not one bit! Check your email! Reply to this
7/5/2008 9:27 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Girl,I got and just responded... I agree with all that you said!!! We are so on the same page Reply to this
7/15/2008 11:31 AM
ABeautifulDisaster wrote:
Terry did date the EV producer..but she also brought Teddy Riley Riley home 4 Thanksgiving 1 yr..they were dating. I can't see her being flat broke though...her family is very close..and her sisters are all professional women..they would help her out. Reply to this
7/2/2008 7:48 PM
Golden Girl wrote:
If we go current, my bet would be on Tlc or Envogue, leaning towards TLC since Myra said older men. Reply to this
7/2/2008 7:49 PM
MissKim wrote:
I thought about TLC but then I'm not sure if everyone knows the first AND last names of each member. That was a clue. The only group I can think of in which I know the first and last names of each member is Destiny's Child, but I doubt it's them. I do know that a one of the members of 702 died recently, and her sister is also in the group... but then I can't think of their first names let alone their last. I know it's farfetched, but I'm going with Destiny's Child until they are notted. Reply to this
7/2/2008 7:50 PM
prettyprincess wrote:
The group remains popular so i'm wondering if it's a girl group from the 90's.
Good evening fam *waving*. Hope everyone is doing well. Reply to this
7/2/2008 7:50 PM
Golden Girl wrote:
If we go current, my bet would be on Tlc or Envogue, leaning towards TLC since Myra said older men. Specifically TBoz Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:05 PM
Facepainter wrote:
Sorry I see the first comment up top.
This Bi sounds exactly like a conversation that was told to me by one of the EnVogue members.The funeral part I am unaware of or don't remember.I am thinking real hard to try to remember which member she was speaking about.I will be surprised if EnVogue is notted. Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:43 PM
Golden Girl wrote:
Hey Facepainter, how u doing tonite? Ok so u have inside info.Hmm Dawn maybe? Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:56 PM
Facepainter wrote:
Hey Golden, I'm good thanks and the it looks like it's going to be a beautiful day. Well I kinda of touched on this months ago. The day we found out Dawn got back together with her ex. Reply to this
7/2/2008 9:14 PM
Golden Girl wrote:
Yeah I see where u posted further down about it being Terri. I remember them foreclosing on her house, and her hanging around Holly Rob., but dont remember to much else.. regarding her. Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:50 AM
2blessed4stress wrote:
I read somewhere that she and Holly are bff and it was her that introduced Holly and Pete.
Well I guess that would explain the huge drop in her weight after the group split..and I thought she had the best body of the group and had gotten a major dose of the Lipo. Hunger will do a number a person.
I am still leaning on T Boz though but like Terri alot for the BI too. Reply to this
7/2/2008 7:52 PM
UrGirlLuck wrote:
Some girl groups (exluding SWV) 702 Allure Xscape Danity Kane-prego rumors were out there Changing Faces TLC EnVouge Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:34 PM
Grace wrote:
The key words in the BI are to know the 1st & last name of each memeber. I could not name one person in 701, Allure & changing faces (even when they were on top). I really don't think Danity Kane made enough money to get ripped off. Hell, the owe MTV money for broadcasting that bull$hit. Don't think the 2 ladies of TLC are into older men. The last man Chilli dated was the married TJ Holmes from CNN. That leaves Terri, Maxine, Cindy & Dawn of Envouge. Cindy & Dawn were married so I am going with the ever so thin Terri. Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:11 AM
Golden Girl wrote:
Learn something new all the time. Never new Chaka's daughter sang in a group. Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:44 AM
I'm Just Tina wrote:
Yes she sure did...Malini and I went to the same high school (she was two years younger) and were on the same varsity cheer squad! Whew...finally something I can comment on and know what I'm talking about....LOL!!!! Reply to this
7/3/2008 11:43 AM
cocoalatte wrote:
I didnt know Chaka Khans daughter sang either until I saw her on Soultrain and Don Corenlius metioned that she was Chaka Khans daughter ! She was in a group with 2 other females I think!
7/3/2008 11:55 AM
I'm Just Tina wrote:
Hey cocoalatte~ She was extremly down to earth, but there was a song out in LA back then called "Yo Mama's on Crack Rock" *SMDH* and a few classmates used to taunt her with that song because that was the time when Chaka was out there bad. *SMDH* again!
Kidada Jones was there at the sametime too...she was another cool person! Reply to this
7/3/2008 3:17 PM
Peaches wrote:
Oh wow, I remember that song. Talk about fighting words! Kids can be very cruel. Reply to this
7/2/2008 7:54 PM
Incubus wrote:
Good evening my Panache fam, my answer to this blind item would have to be T-Boz and TLC... If not, is this an old school girl group or someone more recent??? Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:08 AM
noneya wrote:
I am going to co-sign with T-Boz also. I remember she used to get knocked around by Mac 10. Also, when I saw her on the awards the other night, she just didn't seem right. She looked like her spirit was broken. Or maybe she was just not feeling well. But, she looked out of it! Reply to this
7/3/2008 6:39 AM
meme's mommie wrote:
Taj is not broke, she is married to Eddie George former Tenessee Titan turned commentator. TV1 did a show about them; I Married a Baller. Reply to this
7/3/2008 1:03 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Hey meme's mommie, that show was funny as hell to me! He was trying to help her lose weight and she was sneaking food EVERY chance she got! LOL! Reply to this
7/3/2008 1:36 AM
CoCoDeluxe wrote:
Cindy Herron is not broke. She married a baseball player and is living quite nicely. They have been married for some time and I believe have 4 kids. Reply to this
7/2/2008 7:56 PM
Myra's BFF wrote:
Miss Kim..... I do like the way you think. I'm sure I am the only person that knows TLC as Tionne T-Boz Watkins, Lisa Left Eye Lopes and Rozanda Chilli Thomas. I know what you're thinking... And yes, I stans for TLC.
I do like the DC guess. Who would it be? Probably Michelle. I love her. I have since day 1. But baby girl has been looking like she's two Wheeties boxes short of a complete breakfast. Bless her heart.
Plus I did hear an old rumor that she was pregnant around the time she was dating Curtis Martin. But I'm sure that was just a rumor. Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:41 PM
MissKim wrote:
We are on the same page. I live in GA and was crazy about TLC growing up! I figured not many people outside of the A (besides myself) would actually remember their names. You are right about Michelle. Homegirl looks like she'll blow away with the wind. Reply to this
7/2/2008 7:56 PM
Scorpion5271 wrote:
Why is no one thinking Destiny's Child? Michelle Williams has a rib cage that can circle the Sahara Desert! Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:12 PM
Lil e lunchhead wrote:
Wouldn't think she would get as much as the other two being that they were there from the getgo. The one in the front wrote all, if not most, of the material. I always wondered what kind of royalties Michelle would be entitled? But, would she be on the verge of starvation? Didn't she invest in some WNBA team? Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:20 PM
p wrote:
Not true. Michelle reportedly is mad b/c LaTavia and LeToya, the first two members, actually earn more than her in royalties due to their contracts and the fact that they were booted out of the group against their will. In fact, the two members even collect royalties on Destiny Fulfilled, an album they had nothing to do with... Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:38 PM
Lil e lunchhead wrote:
When I said the first two meant Bey and Chelle. Out front writer=Bey. But, was not aware Tav and Toya was getting money from the royalties like that! Quick question, how are L & L able to get royalties off Destiny Fulfilled? Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:56 PM
Golden Girl wrote:
Hmm really the plot thickens... Although I am glad to know there getting money b/c they way they were kicked out wasnt right. Reply to this
7/2/2008 9:07 PM
Lil e lunchhead wrote:
Hey GG. Thinking everyone should be set for the rest of their days. So Michelle only had one album with DC3? Reply to this
7/2/2008 9:17 PM
Golden Girl wrote:
Yup sounds right, anything else is maybe touring monies. I hope Latavia is investing. Reply to this
7/2/2008 9:38 PM
p wrote:
No, she had Survivor, too which L&L got money off of as well. Wise girls, especially LeToya's mom who was an accountant. Reply to this
7/2/2008 9:02 PM
p wrote:
B/c Destiny Fulfilled was an album under L & L's original contract that they signed with Columbia. It doesn't matter that they didn't sing on it, since they were kicked out against their will there was no breach of contract and so that was the settlement they received in their parting. They also received monies off of the DC Greatest hits and X-mas albums and singles. LeToya still lives good off her royalites and used it to open that boutique in H-town. Reply to this
7/2/2008 9:13 PM
Lil lunchhead wrote:
HELLLL! They could have kicked me out, too for that! You wouldn't have any limelight, but the ends sound soooo soooo sweet. I would have been at home somewhere probably studying talking to the T.V. saying..."Y'all better sing! Sing another verse for me! Just make sure my check is in the bank." Reply to this
7/2/2008 9:20 PM
Golden Girl wrote:
Yup I know thats right. Even when Survivor was a hit, I believe they took them back to court and won something off of that b/c they werent supposed to discuss, and Bey writing that song was them discussing. Reply to this
7/2/2008 9:28 PM
Peaches wrote:
I remember that. But I had no idea they got all those royalties. That's a sweet deal. I thought they got the Florence Ballard-deal (very little) when they left. Reply to this
7/2/2008 9:39 PM
Lil e lunchhead wrote:
I don't know how many they were to record but, I could see why Bey would do her own projects. Up there singing, working and dancing and the other half of the group is getting P A I D! not even breaking a sweat. Does anyone know what happened to Farrah? I remember her walking off stage and never coming back. Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:07 AM
Peaches wrote:
I'd be interested to know where Farrah landed as well. I did think it was interesting that she had the EXACT same thing to say about Matthew & his management as Letoya & Latavia. Reply to this
7/2/2008 9:35 PM
p wrote:
That is true. Beyonce & team broke their original agreement not to disparage the other members publicly, but controversy sells. Reply to this
7/2/2008 11:43 PM
Deanna wrote:
LaToya's boutique in Houston is quite nice, too. In a very nice outdoor shopping center with pretty decent traffic. She should do quite well with that. Reply to this
7/3/2008 6:46 AM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
they made money cuz what they dont discuss is that letoya & tavia CO WROTE dc's early hits...and thats where the bucks come in...michelle w is fine(no pun intended)...she made at least 20mil off the last album & tour...and yes, toyas boutique is nice, its near the galleria and her mom is a sweetheart(thanks for the joe's jeans!!)...i think this is someone from total...their days with bad boy are infamous...they were allegedly still living in the projects during the Kissin You days...im thinking Pam from Total, but there are so many girl groups, who knows?? Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:34 PM
Lil e lunchhead wrote:
LA as in REID? Not Miss soft-shoe, flowing robes, my-lipchap-be poppin', Doris Day scarf wearing...Oh forgive me. He just makes me ill. Reply to this
7/2/2008 9:01 PM
Golden Girl wrote:
Lil e!!! Lmao, at lip chap poppin. That was a stroy out there years ago, that chilli slept with LA, and that was part of the reason 4 him and Pebbles break up. Just assumed him and Dallas were Bi. Reply to this
7/2/2008 9:22 PM
Lil e lunchhead wrote:
Huh! You don't say? I guess Chili wanted some/all of her money back! You assUMED they were bi? Well, pull a chair close, I will tell you this. Make no assumptions on Miss Reid. I swear with all those robes, palazzo pants and scarves sista gurl is actually floating on heels. Just my opinion. Reply to this
7/2/2008 9:36 PM
Golden Girl wrote:
Lmao at floating on heels. He got it up to make his son right? Palazzo pants , lip chap and all! Reply to this
7/2/2008 9:46 PM
Lil e lunchhead wrote:
MmmmHmmm. You got that right. His son was a little too much for me, too. Saw him on SWEET! 16. (in fact, all those kids make me sick). I remember the robust young man talking about the girls and the way they looked and all I could think about was his dad and that shiny MAC lipglass he was wearing with those flowing robes. Reply to this
7/2/2008 10:14 PM
Golden Girl wrote:
Yeah he was about to have a nervous breakdown b/c the invitations werent right. I'm like real life u adjust, and keep it moving. Lawd all I have in my mind now are flowing robes, lmao. Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:13 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Yes! Those sweet16 shows are a bit much... Those are some of the most spoiled, arrogant, and ungrateful little__________I have EVER seen.Eazy E's daughter was a trip,and Tameka was just as Crazy as her. We were cracking up and shaking our heads. Some of that stuff is sooo over the top and just flat out ridiculous...One girl said that her mother was so lame, and that her dad had BETTER make the party happen ??? I could not have said those words about my parents...The party would have been OVER and the beatdown would commence! My mother didn't play that talking back stuff,OR being grown and disrespectful. However, I'm glad that they raised us like that Later! Reply to this
7/3/2008 6:05 AM
vanity wrote:
Those Sweet 16 shows are just ridiculous. I recently saw the one with "Quincy"...Kim Porter's son with Al B Sure. I don't know Quincy's relationship qith Al B Sure, but if it is half-way decent, I would have been pissed off if I was Al B Sure. I'm all for Diddy stepping up to the plate as the step-daddy. Good for him. Thank goodness for all of the men in this wolrd that take on the role of father figures. However, something just did not sit right with me about this whole show. They acted as if Quincy was Diddy's biological son and there was no mention of Al at all. I also thought that if this is how they are raising these kids...it's a damn shame. The worship of material things to the max. Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:09 AM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
the partys theme was supposedly "changed" cuz B. Sure had a problem with his son stuntin like his "diddy"...there is a little beef there but al is not in the position to really do much about it...diddy needs to try and bond with his own damn kids instead of using them for photo-ops...especially the ones that he just provides for and is not a factor in their lives, chance combs anybody??? and i think its a travesty that they imbed these reckless images of excess in their kids minds...education is further down the line as a priority...thats scary.. Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:24 AM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
hey diva! how r u this a.m.?? im good...gearing up for essence! having trouble adding my two cents, tho, LOL Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:33 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Girl, I am doing good! Paris stated that there was a delay in the posting of the comments! I want to go to the Essence Festival!!!! Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:45 AM
Golden Girl wrote:
Chile if I was Sarh Chapman, I'd keep Chance as far from the fu**ery as possible. Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:53 AM
eyeonu2 wrote:
So what cha trying to say GG-LOL? By virtue of sleeping with Diddy and having a child with Diddy, I can't say that you morals and standards are very high. Me thinks given the chance Sarah would still be with Diddy and would expose the child to the lifestyle as well. Just a thought and my thoughts only. With as many kids as the public is aware of and the drama that is Diddy- why have his kids hmmm? Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:06 AM
Golden Girl wrote:
Girl yes normal people would not entertin the Diddy foolishness. I think all the years Sarah put in, she decided to have her baby, and maybe walk away with the check? Dont know, just random thoughts but from what I understand it's not the first she was pregnant for him. Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:21 AM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
isnt there another one besides chance?? i could have sworn someone told me that...now if sarah was with him long enough to have TWO pregnancies, why the hell isnt the little girl ever with him?? SMH @ trifling women....her & kim both...no self-respect...if i fell, diddy couldnt blow on my bo-bo...yuck Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:23 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey Allup!!! Sister I couldn't agree with you more. Although,they have had a couple of kids on there doing good in school, many aren't thinking about it and will probably try and live off their family's money,SMDH... Because, if they have their parents wrapped around their fingers like that, they will probably not be compliant in their parents demands for college. There's nothing wrong with giving your child a party, but a whole lot of that is money wasted...But,like my hubby was saying those people are wealthy, and in a whole different tax bracket from most of us. So,they can afford to do it "Big"...Sultans, Royals,and Tycoons do it even bigger for their children...So, hey whatever floats your boat and your children's boat? Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:59 AM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
i think the lesson or better yet blueprint is latrell sprewell...he is the same cat that turned his nose up at 21mil saying "he had to feed his family" WTF?? and he is now broke, how are they eating NOW?? u dont know whats gonna happen financially...that party money would be better spent invested in bonds for their kids & grandkids & generations, but i guess 100cases of Ace of Spades is more appealing than that... Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:35 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Girl, you ain't never lied. But, they're too busy trying to appease their arrogant and stuck-kids to think about that. I saw a episode where a boy and girl practically begged to be invited to this girl's party. She screamed NO!, and said "no lames were invited and plus that they couldn't dress"...I told my sons you treat everyone like they're somebody, and to try and befriend those who are the outcasts at school... Reply to this
7/3/2008 10:08 AM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
now thats just terrible...that child needs a cold, harsh taste of reality...she needs a week in the hood, no'lectric, mayonaisse sandwiches, hand me downs, basic TV, etc so that this brat would understand that life is about ups & downs...shame on her parents...u should ALWAYS teach your kids humility, regardless of your financial status because its always subject to change... Reply to this
7/3/2008 10:18 AM
Golden Girl wrote:
Sis u aint neva lied, thats just a digrace. And your sons will thank u for that humilty later. Reply to this
7/3/2008 11:27 AM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
LOL...I have a son & daughter...we live in a gated community but i never let my son(the oldest) forget where "I" came from and that it is also a part of him...his life lesson #2 was that if u want anything, u gotta work for it...#1 was/is treat folks the way youd like to be treated(especially women, LOL)... Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:06 PM
Golden Girl wrote:
If more parents would teach their children this, the world would be a much better place. *standing ovation* for both you and Sheknows for teaching the right way to be. Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:23 PM
pjsmommy wrote:
hey GG, sorry I didn't get to respond to you last time. I definitely agree with what you all have been saying. I'm always so late! But anyway, me and my little man stay inside!! I'm in SC with no AC in my car, and carrying a baby, so I'm MISERABLE! How are you?? Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:59 PM
Golden Girl wrote:
Hey PJ'sMommy!! Glad to know yall are hanging tough. Not having AC in the car is tough, whew yes please stay in the house where its cool, and stay hydrated with water. Have a safe and Happy 4th! Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:07 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
Thats a good thing to teach your children.Too often children grow up with a sense of entitlement because of who their parents are,and assume that everythign should be handed to them on a golden platter! Reply to this
7/3/2008 1:15 PM
Anonymous wrote:
Al and Quincy are just fine. Also Quincy had already had a party given by AL for close friends and family on the Brown side. Al and Shawn are fine, Quincy has a relationship with his father and with his stepfather, no beef between the 2 of them. The theme of the party was changed for other reasons and not what the media has inaccurately reported and people keep repeating. It takes a village to raise a child and please keep in mind that not seeing the other kids or Al on TV or in the media does not mean that the Father (Diddy or AL) is not fufilling their parental duties. Sean takes care of ALL his children and so does Quincy. Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:47 PM
PDiddy's Child Bearing Hips wrote:
Thanks for stopping by and setting the record straight for us Kim. These hips are tired of being caught up in false accusations. Reply to this
7/4/2008 2:23 AM
celebgossip wrote:
OMG! Hillarious!! These "reps" kill me coming in here trying to "set the record straight". I saw that episode and as a parent, I was pissed off. My feelings were hurt for Al B. Your son is acknowledging some other dude as his step daddy. When did Diddy marry Kim? Not never! Diddy basically pimped out Quincy for some publicity. Al B. Sure was demoted so Kim and Diddy could get some lime light. To make matters worse, the performers he had at the party weren't A-list. I'm sure he paid them a couple grand to perform. You're Diddy. Where were the A-list names that Quincy dropped? Diddy had to pay Lauren London to be Quincy's date. Quincy was so lame. You can tell the only game he has is to use Diddy's name to get some girls. Do he not realize that Al B. Sure was the bomb back in the 90's? Let me put on my Nite and Day and reminisce over that unibrow! The whole show was bafoonery. Reply to this
7/4/2008 2:50 AM
celebgossip wrote:
OMG! Hillarious!! These "reps" kill me coming in here trying to "set the record straight". I saw that episode and as a parent, I was pissed off. My feelings were hurt for Al B. Your son is acknowledging some other dude as his step daddy. When did Diddy marry Kim? Not never! Diddy basically pimped out Quincy for some publicity. Al B. Sure was demoted so Kim and Diddy could get some lime light. To make matters worse, the performers he had at the party weren't A-list. I'm sure he paid them a couple grand to perform. You're Diddy. Where were the A-list names that Quincy dropped? Diddy had to pay Lauren London to be Quincy's date. Quincy was so lame. You can tell the only game he has is to use Diddy's name to get some girls. Do he not realize that Al B. Sure was the bomb back in the 90's? Let me put on my Nite and Day and reminisce over that unibrow! The whole show was bafoonery. Reply to this
7/4/2008 8:41 AM
Tired of Haters, Gossipers and Liars with no FACTS wrote:
How come when insiders "drop" their so called knowledge, everyone takes it as fact or other people comment on something they SAW ON TV which is edited and in no way matches REAL LIFE but someone else can come on and post about the situation and that person has to be the rep, the person themselves or just out and out ridiculed for giving another side of the story?
Please be mature enough to realize that not even 1/2 of what you see on TV is real and if you are not are part of the Quicny, Al, Sean Combs, Kim Porter family then REALLY do not know what is going on. So stop posting your OPINION on what you saw on TV as a FACT. Reply to this
7/4/2008 4:49 PM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
i dont have to know bill & hillary peraonally to know that problems exist...they are public figures and thus often the basis of TALK...is chance combs our "opinion"?? u know what, dont even answer that...and THANKS again KIM for re-assuring us that all is well when diddys tryst with both men & women(namely cassie) duly prove otherwise... Reply to this
7/4/2008 4:57 PM
Glamour Girl wrote:
Tired of gossipers? How trite, this is a gossip site. It's one thing to drop your facts or opinion and keep it moving. But when you have to come back to talk trash you lose major points. If you know what the truth is pat yourself on the back and keep it moving. Reply to this
7/5/2008 7:26 AM
Amber (Moderator) wrote:
exactly, if you are tired of gossipers and haters, bounce, this is a gossip site. Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:00 PM
prettyprincess wrote:
Hey face painter, golden girl, kelolo and myra's bff *waving*. It's good to see you all on here . T-boz is a good guess for this one. Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:36 PM
Golden Girl wrote:
Hey PrettyP, *waving back at ya*! I think all them girl were hungry, the way they take advantage of these recording artists. Pimp em out, make their money, and dump em. The ones that make it are lucky. Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:01 PM
Golden Girl wrote:
Ok BI says the group was on top in their day.
Top groups were:
TLC Destiny's Child Envogue SWV this is IMO, if were thinking recent Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:01 PM
Myra's BFF wrote:
Now that I think about it, I'm not sure if it could be DC3 because the BI made it seem like the entire group was ripped off. I can see the Knowles machine working double time to ignore Kelly and Michelle, but Beyonce? That's they're golden child. I would think they Would protect her at all costs since she is the Knowles' meal ticket. Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:01 PM
SouthernGirl77 wrote:
out of all of the groups from the 90s, en vogue seems to be the most popular. Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:03 PM
prettyprincess wrote:
Hey face painter, golden girl, kelolo and myra's bff *waving*. Either ladies from tlc is a good guess. They stated themselves that at one point in time they didn't have enough money to pay their bills. Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:04 PM
Big Duke wrote:
Now that i re-read, it could also be left eye from TLC. She had a "false alarm" if i'm not mistaken, when she was involved with Andre Rison (older mean man??)
"Homeless" could also be a clue, possibly. Just trying to think abstractly here..... Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:16 PM
vanity wrote:
I agree with your guess. Also, TLC went bankrupt when they were on top and blamed Babyface/LA Reid. Also, Andre was abusive to her and had been charged with assaulting her the year before she burned down his house according to Wikkipedia. As another clue that this might be about TLC and Left Eye, Wik says that a tat on "her right arm was the name Parron, for her late stepbrother."
don't know if that football player whose home Left burnt down was mean...but he seemed older. Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:23 PM
vanity wrote:
Sorry for the double post below(just read Paris' comment about the time delay) and the failure to edit completely. Found out later that Rison was older and abusive. Reply to this
7/2/2008 9:27 PM
Lil e lunchhead wrote:
Lisa and Dre fought constantly. Made up constantly. When she burnt the house down, she was supposedly trying to beat him home. Was wearing an outfit she knew would have him blazing. Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:17 AM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
hey, u guys may be on to something...left eye(RIP) also dated suge knights older, meaner assss...and i can TOTALLY see la & face hanging up...they are infamously known for effin over their artists..and the bankruptcy tale of TLC is legendary... Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:01 AM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
two of the biggest R&B acts ever filing bankruptcy is two acts too many... Reply to this
7/4/2008 10:23 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Ain't that the truth! I believe that is why Face headed out and left LA with LaFace records. Sounds like some seriuos mismanagement! Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:05 PM
Paris wrote:
It is so much traffic on the site that the posts are being delayed up to 3-5 minutes. We apologize for the delay and that's why we are seeing a few double posts. Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:06 PM
Lil e Lunchhead wrote:
What group do you truly know all the members first and last? For me, recent: Destiny's Child's kicked out members; TLC, Salt-n-Pepa... Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:08 PM
Myra's BFF wrote:
One last thing before I head in.... Is it sad or funny that this BI could be one of any number of girl groups.
I'm gonna have to ask in advance for us to leave the jokes about Michelle's waistline to a minimun. I know I snick one in there, but still. Let's leave that child be.
Did I also mention.... Bless her heart. Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:09 PM
kit wrote:
envouge maybe tlc or jade but most people don't remember jade so i say they supremes Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:20 PM
Lil e lunch wrote:
Kit I went with Jade, too. I want to take that one back now. I still like EnVogue, TLC, and Salt-n-Pepa. TLC seems to really stand to the forefront with the being ripped off deal. Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:13 PM
shelleynlbc wrote:
I may be a little late posting....but can I say its DEFINITELY not the girls from Jade. I know all three personally and they are good. Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:19 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey Everybody!!! I was going to at LeLe from SWV until I got to the bottom of the BI,LOL...But,it could also be Envogue or Xscape. The group members I'm working on... Also, what Era are we talking (Supremes) had some DRAMA too.. Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:54 PM
Golden Girl wrote:
Hey Sheknows! I was thinking Lele too, until the end, and I said he same about time frames... Reply to this
7/2/2008 9:33 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey GG, I strongly feel TLC for this one and the member could be either Left Eye, Chili,OR T-Boz.. We just need to narrow it down...Girl TLC was my group back in the day;their music was the bomb and always seemed to have a message...But, I guessed them because we ALL know they had financial troubles and bad relationships. I heard T-Boz stormed in Pebbles office back in the day with some of her friends ready to beat her down about their money. Also, I heard that Chili used to creep with LA, and we all know about Left-Eye (RIP)and Andre Rison... Reply to this
7/2/2008 9:54 PM
Golden Girl wrote:
She,it could defintiely be TLC, (or Envogue). Before Chilli hooked up with Dallas and got the babymomma deal with child support, she was poor too. I believe thats what caused some of the fighting between her and Lefteye, b/c Chilli made money with whatever Dallas charged at whatever expense of the group.
As I said before all these groups suffered with bad contracts. Making millions for the record company, SMH. Reply to this
7/5/2008 10:55 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Hey GG! What is sad is that Lisa and Chili hadn't spoken to one another before she passed in awhile according to Chili. That is sad because she stated that she was trying to get in touch with her. Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:19 PM
vanity wrote:
I'm going with TLC and Left Eye. TLC went bankrupt when they were at the top of their game and they blamed Babyface/La Reid and their bad management. Also, Andre Rison was older than Left Eye and had abused her the year before she burnt his house down. As another clue that this might be TLC, on Wik, it said that Left Eye had a tat "on her right arm was the name Parron, for her late stepbrother." Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:42 PM
kelolo wrote:
Not you got me thinking,Vanity.Ok, I'll say it's a toss up between Tionne and Lisa of TLC.I'll stick with that. Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:22 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey Everybody!!! I was going to say LeLe until I got to the bottom of the BI... Now, what ERA are we talking because, the Supremes have had some DRAMA...If we're talking recent years we could say Envogue,TLC, or Xscape... The group member I'm working on... Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:29 PM
vanity wrote:
Oh yes...the Supremes had MAJOR drama. They could be the subject of BI's for weeks to come!!! LOL Diana was a piece of work back in the day and Mowtown and Berry Gordy...PLEASE!!! For now...I'm going with TLC and Left Eye for the reasons I stated above. Reply to this
7/2/2008 9:36 PM
SheKnows wrote:
I know right, the Supremes drama is legendary at least some of it...But,after thinking some things over I'm going with TLC...read my post uptop... Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:23 PM
Myra's BFF wrote:
Hey everyone! PrettyP, how's thangs hanging? Making it do what it do. I'll stop by later to see what the other guesses are.
As far as female groups being treated like this by labels.... It's like Q-Tip said.... Industry labels are SHADY... Or something to that effect. At this point I'm just paraphrasing. Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:23 PM
Drunken1 wrote:
Good to know shelleynlbc. I heard one member of Jade is an evangelist now. I'm leaning toward 702, but they might be too young. Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:58 PM
Golden Girl wrote:
Hey Drunken1, how are you? 702 is a decent guess... no back it up and tell me their names lol. Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:44 AM
Drunken1 wrote:
Sup GG! At work watching the Clock, Can't wait to leave and I just got here! The Job that is, not PR! What up PR Massive!
Kameelah Williams,(man she can sing, Fine chocolate mmm mmm mmm,)
7/3/2008 6:55 AM
Golden Girl wrote:
Alright Drunken 1 you got me,didnt think u could do it. But I guess if u enjoy an act u know their names, lol.
I hear u about watching the clock, hang in there, PR will make it go by faster! Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:32 PM
REDDOG2008 wrote:
Im thinking Envouge member Dawn. I read awhile back that she was broke and could not catch a break because she is very difficult to work with. Thought of TLC but t-boz owns businesses, Chilli baby daddy is Dallas Austin, so child support is nice. And w/ Xscape, Tamieka and Tosha are sisters, don't think 1 would be hurting that bad and the other is not, Candy has been a ghost writer forever, Tiny straight too. Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:36 PM
MindSupreme wrote:
My wife wants to participate. She "nots" Xscape cuz not enough people know their names. She's feeling TBoz from TLC. Slowly but surely, I'm bringing her in (though she still calls me a junkie) Reply to this
7/2/2008 9:03 PM
Golden Girl wrote:
Hey Mrs. MindSupreme! Welcome, come on ina and join the party! And I agree, I dont know the first and last names for Xscape,or Jade, and I am a fan and have their albums.. Reply to this
7/3/2008 6:44 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Hey Mrs. Mind Supreme! Come on out and post! PR is addictive Mind Supreme so I can feel her sentiments on calling you a junkie! LOL! Reply to this
7/2/2008 8:53 PM
SouthernGirl77 wrote:
i believe salt-n-pepa was awarded money from their manager which they did collect. it was like 10 mil. not sure if the money was per person or divided. in turn they did not give spindarella anything.
i'm on the fence as to whether or not spin shoud have got some ends.
salt invested her money and owns property. now pep, don't know what she did with hers. i want to think that the show was pep's idea from the beginning. Reply to this
7/3/2008 6:12 PMGARY wrote:
Spin is not A member of the group never on contract, just A hired hand like A dancer body guard or whoever else goes on tour my grand mother can D.J. there show and no one would care. D.J. in group is unimportant like some other groups need jam master jay, terminator x, grandmaster d, hitman howie T, polo, eric B Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:04 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
DJ's may be unimportant to some of the current rap artist and groups ,but they were very much important and relevant at one time in hiphop! In recent years dj's have gone on to have their own mixed tapes and gained respect in their own right! I would not call a dj unimportant. Spin may not have been on contract but she became as known as Salt&Pepa over time, even being given parts on their songs , touring regularly with them,and from my understanding she still dj's and makes money from that. Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:35 AM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
the bi says that the group still remains popular, which would rule out Jade, 702, Blackstone, Total, Changing Faces, Blaque, Jhane(?),etc...and on the heels of the girl group thing at the awards show, I would guess that it was one of those groups(remains popular)...hmmmmm...just a thought...need more clues...can we get a "not" Paris?? Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:44 AM
eyeonu2 wrote:
Exactly- you are so own it gurl! I just think that alone narrows it down and then having the BI so close to the BET awards- I really think there is a tie in to the two. Reply to this
7/2/2008 9:06 PM
Cami wrote:
Hey everyone! My original guess was TBoz, but when someone mentioned Left Eye, it made me doubt my guess. Hell, it could even be Chili. I believe that it is definately one of the members of TLC. It is common knowledge that they were broke. Reply to this
7/3/2008 6:37 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Hey Cami! After reading all the guesses, I am leaning towards TLC also! How are you? Reply to this
7/2/2008 9:35 PM
BlessedWoman wrote:
after reading everyone else's posts, i am agreeing that it might be TLC, how many other female groups were there that we all knew by their first and last name, in their heyday before or after. Reply to this
7/2/2008 9:44 PM
Teina wrote:
I've read all the guesses so far, and of the groups guessed there are only 2 that I know the first and last names of all the members: Destiny's Child and TLC. So I'm guessing the group is TLC.
7/2/2008 10:11 PM
Lil e lunchhead wrote:
Hey Teina! Responded to you on the last BI (Impotent Rapper). Here it is:7/2/2008 7:21 PM Lil e (Lilly) Lunchhead wrote: @Teina, you know I was too embarassed when I saw Allupinyobi told you to put the baby in AFTER you bake the cake. I was like "OOOOOHHHHHH". All I could do was laugh thinking I was about to serve a hot piece of King Cake with a melted piece of baby in it. Boy oh boy. I would have been THE laugh of the party with that one. That would have been right up there with the first time I cooked a bird and left all the giblets (innards) in it. I know. I'm SMDH, too.
Going to head out. Have a good night everyone. Reply to this
7/2/2008 9:46 PM
Teina wrote:
I've read the guesses so far, and of all the groups named, there are only 2 that I know all of the members' names: Destiny's Child and TLC. So I'm guessing TLC is the group.
7/2/2008 9:48 PM
shelleynlbc wrote:
Okay....correct me if I am wrong but isnt practically EVERY girl group that came out of the 90's broke after being in their groups? EnVogue, TLC, Jade, SWV, Brownstone..? Salt n Pepa may be the exception due to the lawsuit and then the reality show.....so really this could be any guess. Reply to this
7/2/2008 9:59 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Goodnight Everybody, I have been really busy today. I couldn't wait to get back on and see what was going on...Man did I get an eyeful on the previous BI, Lawd Have Mercy!!! I'm glad that things are back to normal. I respect each poster and their opinions.However,there are some that I will skip over from this day forward. I like the maturity, intelligence, and camaraderie that we have here,and would like to keep it that way... Anyways,I'm having trouble posting, my posts aren't coming through. The traffic is probably heavy, so I'll see you all tomorrow evening after my classes. By the way, Thanks to all my PR Sisters & Brothers that email and communicate with me off the boards, you ALL are the best Hidoll I miss you girl !!! Reply to this
7/2/2008 10:10 PM
cocolatte wrote:
I'm glad that Lelee was notted because after reading up on her story of all her financial among other problems I was sure getting ready to guess SWV as the female group and LeLee as the group member in Blind item. ************************************ Somehow LeLee being notted made me think of the Bet award show and the other 2 groups Alycia Keys brought out ,as part of her performance
Envogue (perhaps Terry Ellis) TLC( any of the members) though the only man that I ever heard seriously linked to Lisa LeftEye Lopes was football player Andre Rison. At one time I knew all of the group members by both first and last name. Actually TLC,SWV, and Envogue were all popular around or close to same time frame! Not really 100% sure at this point but taking a guess! There were many popular female groups but those 3 were among the most popular not so recent but not so far in pastblack female groups! Reply to this
7/2/2008 10:24 PM
Teina wrote:
Hi Lilly. Yes, I just caught up reading the last comments in the last BI, but I was going to wait until this weekend to reply to you to avoid interrupting the flow of this BI. You had me LOL re the turkey; we'll chat later, ok? Have a great night. Reply to this
7/2/2008 11:07 PM
Kay wrote:
At first, I was going to say 3LW, but then it said black girl group and Adrienne is Latina. It's funny that the girls defected their 3LW name and took on the identity of Cheetah girls.
I don't know all the names of Envogue, but they're a good gueast.
Xscape has potential, because Jermaine Dupri had a lot of control over them, and Kandi wanted to write some songs, but was always shot down by J.D.
7/3/2008 1:46 AM
CoCoDeluxe wrote:
I may have to jump on the LeftEye bandwagon. I remember an old article from Sister 2 Sister magazine where I thought she had said she had become pregnant by Rison - and more than once. She also talked of issues with her label, TuPac and her solo deal with Death Row using the name N.I.N.A.
this could be the chicks from Blaque (not sure if they were ever on first/last name basis). But one girl from Blaque married Ronnie Devoe from BBD/NE fame. The other girl has a baby by Kurupt - so funds may be tight. The other chick - I dunno. Reply to this
That VH1 "behind the music" documentary I remember Lisa left eye saying how they were flat broke and had to declare bankruptcy to get out their draconian contracts under Peebles. Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:44 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey Nubian and Trinity!!! I remember that and although I know about groups and artists being stiffed...It's always hard to believe that the biggest acts were broke??? I just shook my head and hated that happened to them.But,then I remembered,New Edition were getting dropped off the tour bus right back in the projects,after they had toured when they were younger. Maurice ought to be ashamed of himself...All of these things should serve as a lesson and reminder for those up & coming seeking to get into show-biz... Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:04 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey FacePainter, Thanks for the information about Bobbi Brown make-up it was really helpful. Also, I hope your day is going well, and that you have an awesome weekend Reply to this
7/3/2008 6:31 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Hey Sis, you are so right! I love me some NE! I think that NE has made peace with Maurice Starr because when they got their ASCAP award he was present on stage with them and Michael Bivins thanked him in his speech. I know that he stated that he felt that he didn't do them wrong but you don't have to be a rocket scientist to know that if you have that much talent and sign them and only give them a $500.00 signing bonus, something is WRONG! They are some very forgiving men! Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:03 AM
Golden Girl wrote:
Yup luv NE still go see them pefomr when their in town. I believe their forgiving b/c they relie all these groups get done badly. Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:11 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
I caught their 06 show in Cola SC! EXCELLENT! We were on our feet the WHOLE time! I will be happy when their autobiographical movie is released. I know they have a story to tell! Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:40 AM
Golden Girl wrote:
Girl last show I went to we rushed the stage like teeny boppers lol.(and we werent the only ones) They had the theater at MSG on thier feet the entire time. It was them, Gerald Levert *RIP*, and Brian McKnight. Great show. Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:37 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
I think they are going to have other actors play them until they get to a certain age. They are all 40 now so...they may can get away playing themselves in their late 20's. Ralph will just need a wig because he is sporting the bald head now. Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:15 PM
Anna wrote:
Hey SouthernDiva, I live in Cola, SC too. I wanted to go to that show, but could not make it. Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:47 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Anna, girl, they said it sold out pretty quick. I am sorry that you couldn't make it because it was a dynamic show and all 6 members were on the stage. They had a DVD out at one time that was taped at that show and others but I have yet to see it. Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:44 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Hey Nubian! That documentary was an eye opener to me! Left Eye broke it down on how you get paid when you put out an album. Sounds like they charge those groups for breathing! Reply to this
7/3/2008 1:33 PM
Nubian wrote:
Seems to be alot of snakes in the music business.It almost has a "Pimp/Ho" vibe to it. Reply to this
7/3/2008 2:05 AM
hufine wrote:
EnVogue - we've always known their first and last names. I think it's either Terry Ellis or Maxine Jones. Terry is rail thin; and Maxine had a very bad drug problem at one point and was said to be in financial ruins a few years ago.
We know that EnVogue didn't get all the money due to them because of bad business deals. Which is part of the reason they broke up and never really got back together. Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:24 AM
Paris wrote:
FYI: WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT OUR TECH PEOPLE ARE WORKING ON A UPDATE OF THIS BLOG NOW, THAT'S WHAT'S CAUSING THE COMMENT "DELAYS." AFTER THE UPDATE GOES INTO EFFECT, EVERYTHING SHOULD BE BACK TO NORMAL. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE AND HOPEFULLY THIS WILL BE CORRECTED LATER TODAY. THANKS. Reply to this
They should be the biggest girl group of all time, not D.C. I love D.C. but En Vogue was just it! It's a shame that people that have nothing to do with the ART get all the money Reply to this
7/3/2008 6:08 AM
vanity wrote:
It's called good management and marketing. It also helps if folks can keep their egos in check long enough to make that paper!! Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:35 AM
Paris wrote:
FYI: WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT OUR TECH PEOPLE ARE WORKING ON A UPDATE OF THIS BLOG NOW, THAT'S WHAT'S CAUSING THE COMMENT "DELAYS." AFTER THE UPDATE GOES INTO EFFECT, EVERYTHING SHOULD BE BACK TO NORMAL. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE AND HOPEFULLY THIS WILL BE CORRECTED LATER TODAY. THANKS. Reply to this
7/3/2008 6:00 AM
Kay wrote:
Wasn't there a moovie made about the rise and fall of Envogue? I was made some time in the mid to late 90's. I remember one of the member having a boyfriend that isolated her from the group and convinced her that she was the star of the group, which caused tension with the other girls. The girl made bad decisions and really hit rock bottom.
Can someone confirm that for me? I was in my early teens so I'm not really sure if that's what I saw back then. I'm sure it was Envogue, because no other group has a movie about their life out. Reply to this
7/3/2008 6:58 AM
Golden Girl wrote:
Morning Kaye. If there is a movie out, I never heard about it, even though the wstory sounds about right. That would be Dawn and Dre Allen the crazy husband Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:09 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Hey GG! Girl, I had never heard of a movie either but there may have been some loosely based movies about all girl groups that may seem similiar to En Vogue. Doesn't it seem that most girl groups just can't keep it together? Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:14 AM
eyeonu2 wrote:
Morning ladies just popping in before heading out. Honestly what seems to be a pattern is 1 girl is always selected to be highlighted and animosity is created. Then they push the 1 girl out on her own and the group falls apart. I think it happens in the guy groups as well but bec there are so many more of them, it doesn't appear to happen as often. Just IMO. Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:25 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Hey Eye! Great synopsis! Hostile feelings that are generated by higher ups and what is so sad, I believe they KNOW exactly what they are doing! It is sad! The entertainment industry is a shady business if you get caught up in all that foolishness! Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:36 AM
eyeonu2 wrote:
You could name a ton of groups where this has happened, 1 of the parts becomes greater than the sum and we all know controversy sales. It is probably in Promote a group handbook 200 level courses- LOL Girls and guys! Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:50 AM
Golden Girl wrote:
Morning Eye. Yes girl you got it right. There must be some kind of class at the record label called divide and conquer. Think there are more groups that split up, then that stayed together.... Hmm who stayed together... anybody? Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:52 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
A course on how to screw over groups and cause dissention in the ranks! Umph! Umph! Umph! That is sad! But you are right controversy sells, look at the Supremes, Pointer Sisters, EnVogue, DC, TLC, etc...cause you KNOW other groups are going to go through this mess also! Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:17 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
GS and Madison!!!!! Glad to see you two! Thanks for the info! Sounds like she needs some self-esteem for real! SAD!!!! Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:50 AM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
see? ive observed that there is usually ONE chick that stands out and has ALL components of a star but they start in a group(diana, beyonce, ciara?) this not being the case with en vogue(which is why i love them) all those heffas are STARS and can sing!! but when the other chicks are disgruntled cuz one gets more limelight, its like "do you"...if u have the talent, u will shine...kelly rowland, IMO, is just untalented, i know folks like to make bey the diva, but solo she cant pull it off...thats not a mgmt issue, its a talent issue...some folks need to face it, sometimes you're in a group with a better singer/performer... Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:04 AM
NtheKnow wrote:
Hello allupinyouBI... first off, let me say that I really enjoy your posts. Also, I agree with what you said about everyone isn't capable of being a solo star. The comparisons between Kelly and Beyonce are amusing. I get the feeling that Kelly enjoys acting and singing, but I don't get the vibe that she really is seeking that solo limelight. IMO, she appears to be more comfortable in the support role, than in the leadin role.
Talent isn't all that it takes. Sometimes it is sheer determination (i.e., Diana vs. Flo) that wins out. Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:41 AM
NtheKnow wrote:
Hey Golden Girl... Don't get me wrong... I really like Kelly. I just don't see her wanting to be in the same league as Beyonce. I think that she has talent and is attractive, but she doesn't give off that burning, raging, gotta be a star vibe. She seems comfortable doing what she's doing, and if that works for her, I'm happy for her. Now, if she really wants to be front and center, then she has to realize that she is doomed to always be compared to her best friend. And that might be too much for her. Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:34 AM
Golden Girl wrote:
Ntheknow, girl i just teasing, I completely agree. kelly is a nice girl, but a star? Don think so. Any star would have decided I am not palying the back, b/ I got it going on(ala Beyonce) but she is comfortable in that role. Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:08 AM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
LOL, GG...i always ask her fans, what did they think about her albums and performances and they ALWAYS say, "she will get it" or "its mathew knowles fault"...shes been in DC just as long as Bey, its no excuse...i think she is beautiful and an ok actress but she is no one that catches my interest...to each, his own, however... Reply to this
7/3/2008 10:18 AM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
the however doesnt mean anything...the only dirt i have on her is that she is sneaky, ive heard whispers...in their early days, she lived in the same area (houston) as a NO rapper and they used to creep...the same rapper dated mya for years(he was one of the only dudes to put her on, ghetto superstar days, before all the ho-ing) he bought them BOTH the same puppy and thats how he got busted...and its pretty known that r williams plays for the other team... Reply to this
7/3/2008 10:48 AM
BlessedWoman wrote:
wow, it amazes me why women want men who are DL or gay? do they actually feel that their options are limited or what? are they simply conforming because most men with money are DL so just pick one, why not get a hardworking guy with millionaire potential or something other than a DL guy? I cant front, I still root for Kelly. I wish her last CD had gotten more press, but it didnt. That song with her and Eve was fiyah! But to want to marry a DL brother, come on, she cant be that desperate? Also, I saw Solange on an interview and she was stating her marriage didnt last because they hadnt grown up yet, they had been together since they were 14 and when she got pregnant tried to make it work. Not sure if that's true or not because I heard he already had a gf and she knew he was a player from the beginning. Reply to this
7/3/2008 10:48 AM
Golden Girl wrote:
Yeah I heard about Roy, but didnt know her and Mya dated the same dude. Silly man, tats just as bad as Mo Betta Blues when Denzels character buys both ladies the same dress, and they both wear it the same day to come see him. Busted! Lol. Reply to this
7/3/2008 11:17 AM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
this was VERY early in their careers(he was the first industry guy that mya dated and he was actually mya's man)...and she & roy have both admitted that they rushed into things(yeah, right!) btw, kelly is just as skinny as michelle, if not thinner...the new boobs are making her "appear" more voluptous, but when u c her, u immediately want to feed her... Reply to this
7/3/2008 11:54 AM
cocoalatte wrote:
allupinyobi -just wanted to know your opinion of why Coko didnt do well as a solo artist.Almost everyone knew that she was the main "voice"behind Swv and when they actually broke up(though I enjoyed them as a group) ,I was surprised that he solo album didnt do as well as expected considering her talent. Reply to this
How are you? Sorry to butt in, but wasn't she torn between secular and gospel music during the time she put out her cd? Speaking of, she had 3 or 4 great tracks on there... **looking for my Hot CoCo cd** Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:21 PM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
she is another "voice" and unfortunately she hit the scene in the "total package" era...back in the day, women(besides tina) basically just stood on stage and "sang"...then janet took it to another level and that became a prerequisite...i also think her heart wasnt in it and she truly loves gospel...but this is all IMO... Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:39 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
Hi Nique& allupinyobi! Thansk for reply! It always puzzeled me,but you have a point.I do rememeber that Coko had gospel roots, and that she grew up in the church ,so maybe she was conflicted about what type of music to do! I kinda feel that Ruben Studdard has similar issues! I just always thought that Coko had an amazing voice and while I kinda felt that SV might eventually break up ,thought shed do really well as a solo act! I love dher song "Sunshine" about her son (the one she had by one of the members of 90s rap group Digabo Planets! Reply to this
7/3/2008 2:30 PM
BlessedWoman wrote:
and her gospel CD is fiyah! She actually won a Stellar Award for it.
Hit her up on myspace and she will respond to you when she gets the chance, it may not be right away, but it will be her. Reply to this
7/6/2008 12:04 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Thanks Allup, I knew that he dated Mya...But,I didn't know he dated Kelly. But,who hasn't Mya dated??? Wendy Williams used to put Mya and a few other chicken-heads on blast,LMAO!!! Reply to this
yes and also the "it" factor...i like kelly & michelle but when they perform, beyonce stands out...just like lady d, she stood out...theres always one that seems to grab your attention...its not a beauty issue, either, its that "it" factor...and some chicks are just that, supporting cast... Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:48 AM
NtheKnow wrote:
Exactly. Some people are more comfortable in the wings than in the spotlight... and that's okay. Everyone can't have the "it" factor. And, we shouldn't assume that they really want it either.
I think that it was mentioned on the board before about Lisa Fisher. Talented, gorgeous, remarkable singer. She wins a Grammy, something many singers would give their eye teeth for, and what happens? She continues doing backup singing. Why? I haven't spoken to her, but obviously it is because that's what she wants to do. And she must be happy doing it. And some people will never be able to understand that. Reply to this
7/3/2008 11:38 AM
Drunken1 wrote:
Regarding Ms Fisher, Saw on a documentary about Prince, He was doing a set at a small club, and saw her in the audience, he called her up to sing, She was trying to play it off but he insisted, you know that's respect! Reply to this
7/3/2008 11:59 AM
NtheKnow wrote:
She garners a lot of respect, across a lot of the musical genres. From Rock (Tina Turner & Mick Jagger) to R&B (Luther Vandross), she is a true rarity in the biz. Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:11 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
I love Lisa Fischer.Beautiful class act ,with a crystal clear mesmerizing voice! Very talented and humble about her talent,because as mentioned with a voice like that she could easily have done well as a solo artost but prefers to sing background I guess! Either way I love "How can I ease the Pain "as much today as I did when I first heard it so many yrs ago ! Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:15 PM
Paris wrote:
Lisa was very nice to Myra when she started off as an entertainment writer. She used to leave her tickets and backstage passes in SF when she did background for Luther. They also used to play a spy game, she would dare Myra to find out what hotel she was staying in on the road because she always checked in under an assume name, they would do this in all the cities, usually a 30 city tour and Myra found her every time, in every city, despite the fact she was under an assumed name and Myra would call up and say hi, they would both fall out laughing. They used to laugh and get a kick out of that. Myra always says, Lisa is one of the nicest and down to earth celebrities you can ever meet. Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:29 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Lisa is a class act and she sounds as if she has a great personality/sense of humor! Reply to this
7/3/2008 2:10 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
Wow must have been cool.There are alot of celebs who put on the nice act for the cameras but I never got that impression from her esp in her televised interviews.Always seemed warm and genuine! Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:56 PM
Hollyhood Reporter wrote:
Drunken1,she's the truth man one of the richest background singers around man, I love that album she had out with save and how and I heal the pain.... Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:39 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Speak on it! Diana did indeed have determination! It seems like Flo was like screw it after awhile because she was tired of fighting. It was like the powers that be had their feet on her neck! Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:10 AM
NtheKnow wrote:
You're right. Different people, different priorities and perspectives. It seems like Diana's will took her a lot farther than anyone ever imagined. No telling what she sacrificed to get where she wanted, but with Flo, it seemed like her lack of self-confidence undermined a lot of things. Marrying wrong, but maybe for the right reasons (love), and although she might have been a great person, she didn't align herself with people that could look out for her in her financial dealings.
And you're right... the industry isn't built on compassion, it's about the dollars and cents. And the minute the powers that be identify who's going to best impact their bottom line, that's who'll get the shine. Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:54 AM
Golden Girl wrote:
I know Flo just couldnt get it together. Didnt she date the limo driver, I remember reading that on PR somewhere. I wonder if this BI is old or new school? Reply to this
7/4/2008 12:19 AM
greeneyes wrote:
I think this was mentioned in the book "Call Her Miss Ross." If I remember right, Flo ended up marrying the limo driver but times remained tough for both of them. One thing the book highlighted is that for all the grief Diana Ross gets for leaving Flo behind and not helping her out, Mary Wilson ignored Flo too, even though she was in a position to help Flo at a time when Flo was at her lowest. Diana also helped Mary out financially, but Mary still wrote the book that essentially trashed Diana without mentioning Diana had given her an interest free loan. I'm not defending Diana Ross, but I think there's more to what went on with the Supremes than is commonly known. Maybe it will turn up on here sometime, hint, hint Myra and Paris. Reply to this
7/3/2008 1:07 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
EXACTLY! You sacrifice your soul for some fame!? Nah, ain't worth it to me! I am not losing my soul to gain the world for nobody! But as you stated, "Different people, different priorities and perspectives." Reply to this
Are you talking about DIVAS with Nicole Ari Parker, Lisa Nicole Carson, Khalil Kain, and Tammy Townsend? There were a few similarities - but then again there could be a few movies like that. Hope this helps.
7/3/2008 8:42 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Nique, I remember that movie! Very well done! Oh the issues those girls had!!!!! SMH!!! Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:19 AM
Nique wrote:
I believe the writers took real life experiences from artists. Its been so long since I saw DIVAS, now Ive got to go hunting this weekend trying to find it! Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:04 AM
BlessedWoman wrote:
Nique, That is one of my favorite movies. I have been trying to find it on DVD, but I dont think it exists. I recorded it on TV1, but would like to have an original copy if it exists. I dont know if this is the movie she's talking about or not, but it is a slept on movie, but not by me. Reply to this
I've missed the trips down memory lane with you and Auntie HiDoll (hugs and kisses). I intended to send you a note yesterday - a few months back we talked about An Imitation of Life. I saw it on Barnes & Noble's site yesterday for $8.99.
Stay cool, the humidity has turned my thick, wavy hair into a funny looking afro ... Ah well, just one of the draw backs of living in the South - but I wouldn't trade southern living for anything. Reply to this
7/3/2008 10:16 AM
BlessedWoman wrote:
Hi Friend, I miss Hidoll as well, but careers and family are a priority. But theres nothing like good friends to brighten up the day, as you have for me this very instant, simply by remembering and expressing it. Thanks a lot for simply being you.
I need to get An Imitation of Life, that is truly one of the great classics. It doesnt matter how many times we see it, we still cry on the same scenes. It's a shame about that funny looking afro, (your description, not mine. LOL) but its all a part of LOVING the south. I lived in the Bay Area, but needed and wanted the temperature in excess of 90 degrees, so I bolted for the first plane out. I just keep a bottle of spritz and my beautician is on call.
Thanks fam and enjoy your 4th of July holiday. My mom is fixing Shrimp Potatoe Salad, and I have to boil the Blue crabs, shrimp, sausage, etc. Reply to this
7/3/2008 10:23 AM
Paris wrote:
Have you seen the original imitation of life with Claudette Colbert and Fredi Washington? Not the Lana Turner/Mahalia Jackson remake. Reply to this
7/3/2008 10:32 AM
BlessedWoman wrote:
Paris, Ive never seen the version with Claudette Colbert, is it as moving as the Lana Turner version? Reply to this
7/3/2008 10:36 AM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
I LOVE that one better than the lana turner version...thats the black & white...thats one of my all time favorite movies..i still cry everytime I watch... Reply to this
7/3/2008 10:43 AM
Paris wrote:
Myra will do a giveaway DVD pkg that includes both movies. I like the Lana version better but the original is also very good. Reply to this
7/3/2008 11:01 AM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
there is a term that we use in NO for what sarah jane did, its called "passe blanc" which means "pass for white"...hey, that would be a good topic too, so many blacks left their families and headed up north and "passed"...wonder how many white families dont know that their great-grandparents were black?? hmmmmmmmmmmm Reply to this
So very true. Were you able to catch African American Lives 2 on PBS? They showcased a story of a woman who found out her "white" father was black - I cant recall her name at the moment. I have the DVD, wonderful series (1 & 2). Reply to this
7/3/2008 11:32 AM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
no, i havent...is it available on amazon?? i LOVE pbs(shhh!,lol) i watched the presidential specials most recently, they chronicled each presidents life in a two part series, it was wonderful and unbiased...im definitely gonna check it out...thats an area rarely explored... Reply to this
7/3/2008 11:58 AM
Nique wrote:
I'm not sure - I ordered AA Lives 1&2 and Roots Complete Collection directly from PBS. I LOVE PBS, AETV, History, ok let me stop there before I show how much of a nerd I am Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:14 PM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
i guess im a nerd, too...i dont watch tv other than news, PBS, A&E, Bio channel, History, Discovery, National Geographic, etc...lemme stop becuz im now realizing how much of a geek that i am, LOL!!! Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:31 PM
pjsmommy wrote:
Y'all are not nerds! I watch all of those channels constantly, and you forgot to put CourtTV (now truTV)! Reply to this
7/3/2008 1:27 PM
Nique wrote:
Aw, I'm not alone! sniff sniff... Since we're in the club together I can tell you my secret. For my days off (no studying, no class, no work, no church, no rehearsal) I watched Roots, the Roots TV Series, Queen, African American Lives 1&2 and Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives. (Sadly I own all of those.) I enjoyed every moment, every single second! Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:07 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey PJ'mommy & Nique, Ladies We're not nerds. What we are is women that like good-quality,entertaining,and educational programs.PBS has plenty! Do you all watch"Travels in Europe with Rick Steves?" I like learning about other continents and countries and how the people are living there... I like the documentaries PBS airs too. Reply to this
7/3/2008 11:48 AM
BlessedWoman wrote:
all, My husband's grandfather was half white, his sister was Judy Canova. She left the family to become famous and was able to pass for white, although his grandfather could've also, he chose not to. Judy Canova is the mother of Diana Canova. Judy left and never looked back at her african american roots. Reply to this
7/3/2008 1:59 PM
eyeonu2 wrote:
The chick from Soap? I didn't know of the mom's career or her passing but I remember the daughet from Soap I think... I liked that show from back in the day- wow! Reply to this
You can see signs of her roots in this pic. Reply to this
7/5/2008 9:10 AM
BlessedWoman wrote:
my husband's grandfather and judy canova look like twins. But you are right, she does appear ethnic in this picture. The family hardly ever speaks of her because they dont think anyone remembers her, but my sister and I knew exactly who she was because we used to watch her movies back in the day, then Diana showed up on Soap. Reply to this
7/3/2008 10:53 AM
Not_Like_Your_Other_Friends wrote:
I have and I lost it at the end when the mother was laying in the bed saying "Peola, Peola, where is my Peola"
I wanted to climb through the screen and slap Peola. I actually saw both of them back to back and I can say I like the original one best. The remake left some questions unanswered while the original pretty much sewed up all the loose ends. Reply to this
7/3/2008 11:35 AM
diva wrote:
I remember on Law and order, a man was passing and he was married to a white woman. She was so racist, she filed for divorce and was going to put their son up for adoption. Reply to this
7/3/2008 11:42 AM
Nique wrote:
Paris, As I was saying to Ms. Blessed I cant remember seeing the original - but at some point I must've. Have you seen "Once On This Island"?
7/3/2008 1:59 PM
vanity wrote:
Oooh...Imitation of Life is one of my favorite movies of all times. I also prefer the original version with Claudette Colbert to the newer version with Lana Turner. However, some of the racial references and going-ons are a little hard to take. I also love Pinky. Reply to this
7/3/2008 4:31 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Oh, I love the Imitation of Life! That's one of those thought-provoking movies...I had mixed emotions througout the movie.I laughed,cried,and got angry. I hated that she wouldn't acknowledge her mother until it was too late! The lesson from that movie is so powerful! I would like to see more movies of that kind... Reply to this
7/3/2008 2:04 PM
eyeonu2 wrote:
I saw the Turner version when I was a child and saw the original with Claudette about 10 years ago. By then I was so in love with the Turner version I couldn't quite get into the original. I saw the dpuble pack on sale a few months ago on Amazon and picked it up. I still CRY everytime I see it. Oh and Mahalia Jackson's singing sends chills up my spine @ time I hear it. That version is my absolute favorite movie of all times!!! Another great movie pick!!! Reply to this
Thank you, now if that wasn't a cyber hug I don't know what is . I love An Imitation! I remember seeing the Lana Turner version and my mom says that she has the original at her house - so at some point I must've seen it as well.
I had OR Orientation a few days ago and the trainer told me to get 2 caps, I had no business just picking up 1. I couldn't even make a smart remark. Will someone tell me why my beautician decides to go awol during the summer??!! Ugh!
Enjoy the food but most importantly enjoy the family.
Ima need the trainer not to crack on a black woman's hair, I wouldve failed to see the humor in me looking like an unmade bed. LMAO. I feel you on the AWOL situation, I just about lost it when my beautician told me she wanted to go back to school. LOL. I am all for furthering ones self through education, but what about me looking good at all times. LMAO. Needlesstosay, she knows I will be sitting outside the shop until school lets out if need be. She is the only beautician that can and will understand my hectic and impromptu schedule.
7/3/2008 12:34 PM
Nique wrote:
Honey! And I wanted to say something, I really did - but my spirit wouldn't let go of my tongue. The sad thing is that my flat irons died that morning and the blow dryer with the comb attachment kept over heating and shutting off. Oh Ms. Blessed!! I didn't want to be late so I just rewashed it, put my little olive oil treatment in (thanks Lina, inserted a few bobby pins and let the air do the rest. Ugh! Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:20 PM
Kay wrote:
Yeah, I think this is the movie. Thanks Nique. So it was loosely based on a girl group. Reply to this
7/3/2008 1:01 PM
Nique wrote:
You're welcome Kay. You may want to solicit more info on the back story from the insiders. Reply to this
7/3/2008 6:06 AM
Nycole wrote:
I think that the group is 702 and the member is Lemisha "Misha" Grinstead. Faith Evans came to town and Meelah sang background for her. How crazy is that? Also, Misha sings background for Keyshia Cole and her sister just died in April from kidney failure. Evidently someone's money was tight to go from being a group to singing background for other singers!!! Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:25 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
The sister who passed away was the twin to the girl who sang in group "Irish".The one who died I thought was Orish! What is Irish doing these days? Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:12 AM
Golden Girl wrote:
Yup packed about to hit the road later, but have my router and laptop ready ! Just hope we wont sit in traffic to long, cuz when my battery goes thats it till we get to my family's house. Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:19 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
GG, my hubby purchased a power converter that you can plug into your car cigarette lighter and you don't have to use your battery. Reply to this
I'm going to go with TLC but I think its a toss up between Left Eye and Tboz. Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:08 AM
msjakkia wrote:
Hey everyone! So I am pondering on this one and think since we just got a good ole blast from the past on the BET awards that it is one of them. SWV- they said it was NOT Lelee, and Taj married Eddie George( and might I add, her body is looking kind of tore down). Perhaps, she just had a baby or something.
Which leaves Coko.....Ya think it may be her? She is looking like life has been hard on her, she looks real bad....
I don't think it's T-Boz either but did you notice that she looked really bad in the face too, like she was either really sick, or just taking a beating with life.I know she is with Takeo Spikes, I hope that relationship isn't abusive too..I hope her health is ok, I know she is battling sickle cell anemia.
and 702- good guess! Their label messed them over pretty bad too, I hate they broke up, I loved them!!!
Any updates on 702 members? I know Orish( the original member and twin to Irish passed away RIP) Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:18 AM
ms coleman wrote:
Haven't read everyone's guesses yet. I'm gonna jump in and say one of the girls from EnVogue. Maybe Terri Ellis since she always seemed to be the thinnest one. I think I heard of her having some problems a few years back. I know from reading this board that EnVogue really got ripped off back in the day. Dawn is too obvious to be the subject of this BI (plus she's married). Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:20 AM
ms coleman wrote:
I don't see where my guess posted. Have I been banned for not being up in here for so long? I voted for Terri Ellis... Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:30 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Hey Ms. Coleman! There is a delay with the comments! Paris told us up above. Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:01 AM
ms coleman wrote:
What's up SDiva? I just read the comments and I see that now. How's UR day? Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:22 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Girl, my day is going good! Listening to some ole school music and acting like I am working! LOL! Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:37 AM
Msrycka wrote:
HI EVERYONE...HAPPY EARLY FOURTH OF JULY.....HOW aBOUT ONE OF THE MEMBER FROM THAT GROUP BLAQUE...... Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:55 AM
Golden Girl wrote:
Morning Ms.E, and happy 4th to you as well! I rememer Blaque was put out by Left Eye, but am not familiar with there names and such.Were they that popular? Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:58 AM
Gorgeous Sable wrote:
Myra darling, you were too kind with this BI, you left out that she had a baby at 14. I know who it is, ha ha ha ha. Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:18 AM
Golden Girl wrote:
Morning Sable! Are you laughing at us, lol. Ok dropping clues, hmm baby at 14 lets go google. Didnt Lele have a baby at 14 too? Random thoughts. Hmm, time for google. Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:10 AM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
it appears as if its a "hidden" baby/damage control...cant recall any group member other than leelee that had kids...hmmmmmm Reply to this
7/3/2008 1:05 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Yep, I know about LeLe's children but the rest are supposed to be childless until later in life or until they were legal. Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:55 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm that certainly outs a different spin on things,Baby at 14 that was covered up! Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:00 AM
city_life wrote:
I remember Dawn saying something about Public assistance. Also I am thinking maybe Left Eye Yes we know all of their names. I found out she messed with quite a few peeps like Suge Knight and Keef Swet.LOL Taj has only been with 2 men.. and married to one of them. SO I am goin with EV or TLC. Good morning to all. Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:00 AM
Gorgeous Sable wrote:
They covered this girl's business up. I agree with the BI, all these girl group members broke, losing their homes, starving and the record company makes a mint off them. Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:05 AM
Gorgeous Sable wrote:
This is what I know darlings, this girl was tacky behind the scenes and often went after the limo drivers, valets instead of guys on her level. Real insecure with issues. Cover up. Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:25 AM
Peaches wrote:
Limo drivers & valets? Hmmm...that doesn't sound like Terry Ellis since she was with the producer, so I need to rework my guess. Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:33 AM
BlessedWoman wrote:
Hello Sable and all my other fellow CSI Members, Insecure issues to say the least, but I must say that there is nothing wrong with wanting a regular guy if he will treat you with more respect than a man with more money. I have a friend that owns a limo company making a ton of money, but sometimes he will drive and he always acts as if he isnt the owner.
I noticed that Joy Bryant married a stunt man in Hollywood, maybe knowing what she knows about the men in Hollywood, she just wants a regular type of guy.
P.S. I hear your weekend was exceptional and the Essence Festival should be no less eventful. Missed ya on the board though. Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:59 AM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
tacky behind the scenes would imply that they were a classy group....hmmmm...tlc wore condoms so thats a contrast and left eye didnt seem insecure plus they were incredibly young when they started, i cant see a hidden baby in the mix...its leaning more towards en vogue, whom idk any dating history on and when they hit the scene, their priors were never exposed...hmmmmmmmmmm????? Reply to this
7/3/2008 10:23 AM
Golden Girl wrote:
I know just did a search on them, and it didnt give the ages of their children. Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:10 AM
Madison Rae wrote:
Waving at the crew, GS, you are too bad, I know is this is to. She loved those old geezers with the attitudes. They had to be abusive. Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:23 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
GS and Madison!!!!! Glad to see you two! Thanks for the info! Sounds like she needs some self-esteem for real! SAD!!!! Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:31 AM
SheKnows wrote:
*waving back* I wished that I could remember WHO this is ? I recall somebody on a previous board some weeks,if not months ago discussed a girl that sounds like this BI... Man, I wish I had time to go through the previous boards. Damn Damn Damn , LMAO. I have about an hour before my next class umph, umph, umph...I coud probably get the CSI award for the evening Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:44 AM
Madison Rae wrote:
We talked about this when Myra was down here, when this girl called her company for money, and explained her situation, they just hung up. Cut throat and ruthless, the biz. Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:53 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Yeah, that's awful I couldn't do anybody like that...Even if I didn't necessarily care for them I would still extend a hand and help them ? It's just not in me to do somebody like that...That's cruel Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:12 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
I remember reading somewhere that Chilli mentioned in a interview that during the peak of their career, she either went up to LaFace records or called about not having rent money or food. Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:18 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey Southn Babaaay!!! How are ya sis? I'm just popping in real quick before my next class...I'm at school in the library.The second half of the summer semester started back Monday.My next class is at 11:50 and it's hella boring,LOL. My professor is cool but has a high-pitched squeaky voice. I be sitting there like please God let this be over soon, LMAO...Whew! It's pure torture Damn! Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:29 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
She Knows...girl, get that edumacation on! Very proud of you!!! You have my sympathy girl when it comes to your professor! Can I compare the voice to finger nails scrapping a chalk board!? That would have me ready to fight!!!! Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:55 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Girl, You hit the nail on the head!!! He's mad cool though,just not the most exciting lecturer or speaker.I have only 2 more semester to go! It feels good to know that I'm so close to completion Whew! One of my sisters says, she has a suprise for me when I finish...I can't wait to see what it is,*anxious as hell* because, she's very generous LOL. Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:52 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
That is awesome girl! Isn't it wonderful when your family is so supportive?! Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:23 AM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
the stars are beginning to trickle in...i just got intel that chris brown was spotted in the french quarter on a skateboard with rihanna walking close behind...i know which hotel(most of them are there) and kel surprise, martin lawrence is here(for what?, lol)... Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:32 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Hey Girl, keep us informed! Kels is there?! RUN!!!!! LOL! As for Martin, he is probably chillin! Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:47 AM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
dunno if the r-ruh is here, and we in NO would prolly kick his "a", u know angry mob-like...c breezy & rih rih were on their way to rehearsal...im going to the mayors essence kickoff party tonite, so i will def have the skinny, LOL....i wonder if martin is hosting?? hmmmmmmm... Reply to this
7/3/2008 2:06 PM
vanity wrote:
Girl...you almost scared me. I know that as a people we can be very forgiving, but Kels needs to keep his ass hidden somewhere for just a wee bit longer!!! URGH!!! Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:51 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
@Vanity, girl you have NEVA lied! But folks are so in AWE of him that he would get a pass! If he was a REGULAR pedophille, that azz would get beat down in the streets! Reply to this
thought id check in b4 2nites cert..im still hungover from last nite, but i digress(by sipping wine right now, lol)the mayors thingy was off the chain as usual..right now alls i can say without saying too much is someone needs to save kanye from himself..it seems hes gone off the deep end since his moms death(rip)..im in the middle of doin "le face" and still **sippin**lol so i gotta run but i will check in sometime 2morrow..peace Reply to this
7/5/2008 5:53 PM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
ok, i ran into terrence howards gross, creepy ass..id met him before during the filming of ray and he is a basketcase to say the least..he also has really bad skin and is always sweaty(coke definitely)..hes the kinda guy that i dont think i would feel comfortable being left alone with..anyways, he was on his usual "im big sh*t" tip and it seems his popularity is wanning...mighta been that swimming movie..anyhoo, im skipping the cert 2nite and only doing after parties..later..auiybi Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:19 AM
city_life wrote:
Coko is married to a drummer named Mike Clemmons. He is pretty decent, and she isn't broke. Can't you tell from all the weight gain on the BET awards??LOL Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:40 AM
Facepainter wrote:
Hello Hollywood, thanks for taking the time to upload all the great music. Have a great holiday weekend! Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:01 AM
Hollyhood Reporter wrote:
Thanks facepainter for the shout out it's my pleasure to give ya'll all these songs I enjoyed so much. I know the fam gonna need to have some good music for the holiday so I wanted to hook ya'll up! Let me know if there's any thing you might want me to post fo ya... Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:34 AM
SBQTnCT wrote:
Hollywood, Hollywood....I think I love you. I am such a music affecianado (sp), I jam everynight upon arriving home. My daughter says you on that old people's blog again, listening to them old songs! Shoot I school her with the real music and then I do all the dance steps and tucker myself out. These old bones ain't like they used to be!! I really enjoy your selections and what you contribute to the board. Had to come out of lurking and tell you that. Be blessed and stay safe. Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:49 PM
Hollyhood Reporter wrote:
Hey there thanks for the beautiful shout out come out of lurking more often gurl, I love to know that there's a bout of us keeping the music alive and well if you need anything from HR the PR DJ on the 1 and 2's let me know and I will provide I can see its had a positive affect on a bunch of great people that makes a brotha happy!!!!!!!! Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:45 AM
Golden Girl wrote:
Hollyhood, I dont know if u posted any already, but I would love some Alexander O'Neal and Sherelle if u have it. Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:41 PM
Hollyhood Reporter wrote:
GG, I got you on the Alexander O'neal I love his stuff and Cherelle's let me know what u want in particular and I will post... Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:16 PM
Golden Girl wrote:
HR I luv Sat. Night Love, Fake, Criticize, Never Knew Love Like This, Whats Missing,All True Man... I think that covers it LOL. Thanks! and have an awesome 4th! Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:53 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
Hey Hollyhood reporter ,love all the music and Goldengirl youy are speakign my music language because I love Alexander Oneal and Cherelle songs also. Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:45 AM
BlessedWoman wrote:
HR, I wanted to thank you for the Phyllis Hyman. Anything with her voice on it is alright with me, but You Just Don't Know happens to be one of my favorites. As a matter of fact, that entire CD was fiyah, and a collectors item.
"You just dont know what I've been going through, you just dont know how I've been missing you, you just dont know how glad it feels to have you back."
Thanks Fam. Oh yeah, Marlena Shaw is another one of those must haves. I forgot about that one until you uploaded. Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:11 AM
Hollyhood Reporter wrote:
Marlena Shaw go away lil boy is hilarious at the end she talked all that smack then when he started feelin her up she said hell wit dat you can stay a lil longer..lololol Classic! Reply to this
7/3/2008 2:14 PM
vanity wrote:
I can't believe it. "Go Away Little Boy" was my mother's JAM!!! LOL I knew the words by heart. You are killing me with the ending of that song. After talking all of that trash about letting the doorknob hit him where the good Lord split him and every able body in the household needing to work..or at least be looking for a job...and that he was hurting her more with every minute that he delayed...girlfriend sure did change up didn't she? LOL "Well...then you might as well staaaay.....staaaay.....might as well staaay...don't go awaaaaay.....this time I'm gonna be sweeter." LOL Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:49 AM
SheKnows wrote:
PR family, I wonder if this is Total ? Didn't one of them have a baby at 14? I bet this is someone whom we're least expecting...Xscape OR JS ??? Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:49 AM
prettyprincess wrote:
Good morning fam!!!! I see the gorgeous one (welcome back) is dropping bombs already. Now i really don't know who this is.
Hey sheknows, teina, southndiva, ms.coleman, madison rae (welcome back), eyeonu2 (loved the sky villa suggestion on yesterday's board ). *waving to everyone* Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:56 AM
eyeonu2 wrote:
Morning Princess and I added another suggestion today- Oprah tix while watching a fabu O show.Have an awesome day girl! Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:06 AM
Jinx wrote:
If you think PR is different and unique, it has nothing on sky villa. There will never be anything else like it. They even have it set up where you can't copy and paste text, photos or links. The news is beyond mind blowing. They are not playing when they advertise it among clientele as being above top secret. Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:21 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Hi Jinx, Thanks so much for those kind words on the previous board. It made my day coming from you Have a Blessed day! Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:26 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Hi Jinx! Thanks for the "quick" peek into the Sky Villa world! I can only imagine the mind blowing news! Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:12 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey Pretty !!! How's my girl? I finally made it down to the Taste last night with 2 of my friends. Fantasia was there and we missed most of her performance, but we pulled up right as she was taking it to church. I see she's wearing her hair in a bob now, she looked cute. Girl, the police horses were_____everywhere,Yuck!!! I was grossed out, but I still got my eat on away from the disgusting scenery... Bank of America gave us some blankets and Bags...Girl, we laid down laughing at some of the outfits people had on,SMDH...Man did they even look in the mirror when they put that mess on Lawd Have Mercy!!!SMDH and LMBAO whew! Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:53 AM
dizzyliz2008 wrote:
I know a couple of members of Xscape wrote some big hits for DC and other artists,so I don't think they are broke Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:43 AM
Golden Girl wrote:
Hey dizzy, I believe Kandi and tiny wrote Bills,And Bugaboo, and Kandi and shakespeare wrote Say My name. If I rmemeber correctly. Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:57 AM
Gorgeous Sable wrote:
Poor Tammi Terrell, I read one of the PR newsletters and David Ruffin hit her viciously across the face with a motorcycle helmet and now this! James Brown using an umbrella and beating her bloody and the bloody dress. I read on here where Marvin Gaye said back then independent minded women were beat into submission and Ruffin and Brown did just that. Such a pretty and talented girl. I was with M when she did her TT interview (don't be mad I'm telling this M.), the person said, Ruffin beat her so bad one day, he knocked two of her front teeth out but she came to the studio anyway that day to lay down tracks. SMH. RIP Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:05 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
She went through ALOT during her short time here on earth but she left us some beautiful recordings! She could SANG!!! Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:16 AM
Gorgeous Sable wrote:
M.'s interviewee also said James Brown hit Tammi with a steel chair over the head, no wonder the poor thing died of a brain tumor. Brutal beatings. Yes Jinx, sky villa is one of a kind and I love when they send out email alerts on my blackberry and all you see is a sequence of numbers which is the url for the evening. Awesome. Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:20 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
James Brown had some issues! They use to state that David Ruffin was the reason she died of a brain tumor. JB had a hand in it too! Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:48 AM
Madison Rae wrote:
It was James Brown only, Ruffin was the fall guy. PR had something on this site where Martha Reeves backed it up, she was on that JB tour with Tammi and in so many words said he caused the tumor. Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:57 AM
Golden Girl wrote:
A steel chair? WTH is wrong with people? SMH, that I just cant understand! Reply to this
7/3/2008 10:17 AM
Soul Train wrote:
Tammi went through hell. She was gang raped when she was 12 by three older boys. Sam Cooke was trying to get at her but she was with David who also beat her up but like Maddie said, I think JB did the most damage. The rape and abuse caused a drinking problem that Motown would nip in the bud and then she died at 24. Reply to this
7/3/2008 10:22 AM
SheKnows wrote:
I know right... James Brown really meant it when he sang" This is a Man's world".SMDH umph,umph, umph... My mother is going to be shocked when I tell her this one,LOL Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:07 PM
SheKnows wrote:
GG, That is why I will NEVER be star-struck. My God, I'm sitting here just shaking my head. How could you do that to someone especially a precious and beautiful young woman. Wow, I pray that a movie is made about her life and her story is REALLY told. And the poor dear died at the tender age of 24...How tragic and sad... Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:33 PM
Gorgeous Sable wrote:
Darling, Myra would be the perfect one to bring her story to the screen because you know it wouldn't be censored. Ta ta! Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:35 PM
SheKnows wrote:
I wished there was some way it could have been proven that James was the cause of her brain tumor...With what I'm hearing I believe it... I recall him beating up Adrienne Brown until her face was Purple and Black. The photos were just sad and gave me a sick feeling in my stomache...Tammi was 17 and he was 30. What was he like the RKelly of his day or something? He evidently liked them young too. This homely looking Tammi Rae chick is much younger too...Again NEVER will I be star struck. The few celebs that I have met I didn't go crazy and I never will. PR will definitely keep you grounded. Reply to this
7/3/2008 1:01 PM
Soul Train wrote:
James did the beat down on Adrienne, he was hitting her head on and face on with irons that you press clothes with. He always had a short man complex, 5'7 out of heels and he treated his women like he was a pimp. Reply to this
7/3/2008 1:24 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey SoulTrain!! So glad to see you on. I always send you a shout-out too. But, damn the irons you press clothes with... James was quite the monster!!! I'm so disgusted with him...The way that he grew up poor and from humble beginnings ,you would think he would treat folks better. I heard he was ruthless to his band members too,like cutting their money down, and not excusing folks from missing performances EVEN if they had a legitimate reason... I also heard that when he was invited to appear on certain shows, he would bring Adrienne along and they BOTH would get the appearance fee ? The shows had invited him NOT adrienne is what people were saying ? Reply to this
7/3/2008 1:33 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
@Madison, girl, that is a dayum shame! You know it just reminds me of how Wesley let everyone believe that it was Christopher Williams that caused Halle's hearing loss! Pitiful excuses for me if you ask me! I don't take anyone's talent away from them, but now my mouth will be all twisted when I think about James Brown! Reply to this
7/3/2008 2:06 PM
Soul Train wrote:
Hey she knows, James was a monster with women and band members. One night, one of the JB's was doing the steps, dancing, and turning and his button popped off. It infuriated James and he docked his pay by 50 dollars and if band members showed up late for practice because of traffic, they were docked by the minute. Wesley was a coke head. If I'm not mistaken, I think he tried to get at Myra's friend Elan and got pissed when she told him she wasn't interested, at least that's what a soul train dancer told me, she turned him down cold. Wes loved the coke and restaurant bathrooms were where he did his tooting. Reply to this
7/3/2008 2:15 PM
Madison Rae wrote:
Wesley beats all his women, he is mean and he will tell you, if you ever even think about cheating, I will beat your ass but he cheats non-stop. He is short and ugly with issues. Reply to this
7/3/2008 2:31 PM
eyeonu2 wrote:
I actually saw him in person within arms length around the time New Jack City was out...he was shorter than I (i'm 5'7-8") and he was not physically attractive to me. He had a lot of security with him and we were wondering what all of the hoopla was about with security clearing paths etc. when he reached us, me and my ex looked at one another and started howling with laughter like WTF? Reply to this
7/3/2008 10:01 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Thanks Soul Train and Madison for the info! I am just saddened to know that she had to deal with all of that in her life and I tell you what, that is why JB went out they way that he did! You can't do dirt and not expect it to come back on you! Tomi Rae probably took his azz out! Reply to this
7/4/2008 6:52 AM
Madison Rae wrote:
James Brown was a fantastic entertainer but he was an brutal asshole to women. He scarred Tami for life, I guess at 17, he may have been her first true bf or should I say man friend. She might have thought his behavior towards are was natural and sought out other violent men like David Ruffin, continuing the cycle. The rape, Brown, Ruffin, that poor girl endured a lot but she left a wonderful legacy that fans will not let die. Ruffin died in a crack house and was dumped outside a hospital, Brown died of a heart attack and think, in a hospital and Brother Al Sharpton doesn't speak of Brown's violence towards women. Reply to this
7/4/2008 4:48 PM
Glamour Girl wrote:
Karma is a mother...and his family left his behind unburied for weeks and are still fightimg over the division of his estate. It seems he abused several of the women he was with. He was a big drug user with a short man's complex. Ugly in the face and now people know with an ugly spirit! Reply to this
7/5/2008 4:45 PM
Madison Rae wrote:
So true, James was too low. He abused all the women he was with and I remember reading a bio and his ass sat up there in quotations saying, man, I would never hit a woman. Ain't that some mess and he may have been responsible for Tammi Terrell's death and like Christopher Williams took the rap about Halle for so many years, David took the rap for James midget ass. He sounded like an out of control violent predator who was always coked up. Like his battering brother in arms, these men were life long drug addicts, in their 70's with coke and angel dust. SMH. Reply to this
7/5/2008 9:49 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Man Maddie, James Brown was a ugly-moster for treating people the way he did...In the hood growing up,the JB monorails were a favorite at the stepper parties, and even now... Reply to this
7/5/2008 5:17 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Hey Madison! You are so right, she left quite a legacy! I have NEVER heard anything negative about Tammi Terrell as far as her personality, anything! You are right, Al Sharpton doesn't let on that JB was a violent man! Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:14 AM
BlessedWoman wrote:
Jesus, I really dont even want to imagine a woman going through so much, but I know it exists.
**HR, wanted to thank you for that Natalie Cole, I'm Catching Hell track. Brought back memories of my days when Natalie Cole was my singing idol and she did a concert in our city and she was as thin as a rail. I wondered why, but later found out about the heroin addiction. Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:33 AM
Madison Rae wrote:
That sick James Brown bastard tortured her by penetrating her with that umbrella and then he beat her ass. The steel chair is a familiar story because Tami Rae (wack job) said he beat her ass and held a chair over her head, guess it's his sick MO. I know me and Sable saw James Brown shopping on Rodeo Drive with a blonde a day after his wife Adrienne died. Myra will put out the dirt because Tammi and Marvin are a few of her old school favorites and I witnessed her writing to their greatest hits CD when she was in L.A. Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:37 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Hey Madison, he was SICK! Like I said above, she suffered during her short life! RIP! Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:53 AM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
wow...id heard the david ruffin beatings, but idk she dated j brown...he was a notorious abuser, wasnt he jailed at one point? i never cared for him and i know hes a trailblazer but it was just something i cant put my finger on...i guess this is it...thats prolly why his kids left his assss mummify, cuz of his character..SMH..ive always been a TT fan and i am marvin's #1 Fan(and i think USH is the perfect dude to portray him)..she was so beautiful and on the verge of something big and to be destroyed by trash...its just sickening.. Reply to this
7/3/2008 10:59 AM
BlessedWoman wrote:
Jesus Christ, Gang raped at 12 and then to be treated this way by men. How low did her self-esteem have to be for her to endure this without fighting back or leaving, because that damn chair wouldve been on top of his head if it were me. I'm not sure where she couldve been to be gang raped at 12, but my 16 year old daughter still has to do group dates. My son offers to take her and her friend to the movies etc. Also, she is thin, so he does everything he can to make sure she still feels attractive nonetheless. Self esteem starts at home and I'm wondering how TT grew up. Nonetheless, she was a talent gone too soon. Reply to this
7/3/2008 11:15 AM
Paris wrote:
She got separated from a group of kids which included Lola Falana, her best friend, at a rehearsal according to her sister. She was taken advantage of in a brutal way. Her story really is heartbreaking. Reply to this
7/3/2008 11:19 AM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
hi blessed...it seems she was robbed of her innocence and we all know in those days things were quite different...remember what tinas mom did to her?? and that was the edited version...i just keep thinking in reference to tammi, "that poor soul".... Reply to this
7/3/2008 11:32 AM
Anonymous wrote:
You are on it, back then, parents were more trusting, look how her dad trusted James Brown and her parents probably trusted that the kids around her would look out. Tina's mom was a piece of work all away around. Reply to this
7/3/2008 2:20 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
I often thought back on that information about David Ruffin and James brown and wondered if they were atleast in part responsible for her having that brain tumor and dying. Damn shame! I'm sure they both went on to beat other women senseless.Abusive men usually have a pattern and they seek out a certan type of women. Sick! Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:14 AM
TAFKA Bullrida wrote:
Good morning/afternoon PR Fam! Hope everyone is having a BLESSED day, thus far. This BI is very interesting indeed. My initial guess was someone from SWV. But since, LeLe was "notted" I am going to have to go with TLC. I was thinking initially Chilli. It is pretty much public knowledge that Mac 10 used to open a can of whoop-ass on Tionne. So, I don't think that it was her. So that's my uneducated guess and I will be sticking with that until there is a "not". Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:27 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey Artist!!! I see you have your car back. I'm glad Girl,I feel like whoever this is we've probably guessed them-OR-it's somebody we're over-looking. Now, about the guy that was MEAN to her at her loved ones funeral...How Low Can You Go? What an azz-half, he's not even relevant enough to be a azz-whole. What a Jerk? Isn't that terrible of him ? Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:30 AM
TAFKA Bullrida wrote:
Hey Sheknows, no you didn't call him an azz-half, tee hee, yeah, that's pretty darn sad. And yes, I am rolling again **turns up the radio, and pops in Tupac's picture me rollin'** Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:43 AM
SheKnows wrote:
LOL,I'm visualizing you cruising to that...I used to love that song. I used to really love certain Rap artists in my 20's...I can't stand it now a days.I still like a lil' JayZ here & there. I LOVE Gospel, old-school, and SOME of the new stuff... Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:16 AM
TAFKA Bullrida wrote:
I see where still having tech issues. I will not re-type my original in fear that it will double post. But, I will say HELLO to everyone again, so HELLO PR Fam!!! Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:27 AM
prettyprincess wrote:
SheKnows, i haven't even made it to the taste yet *pouting*. My vacation is not going as planned but i know that everything will work out the way that it's supposed too. More than likely i'll be up there on sunday and i'm sure that it was some people up there that swore they were looking good as hell when they walked out the door, not knowing that they looked like s***. LOL. It's sad that some people don't have the good common sense to know when they don't look good in something, OR that they have trifling friends that will let them come outside looking like a booga bear!!! SMH.
7/3/2008 9:32 AM
TAFKA Bullrida wrote:
Hey there prettyprincess, hope your vacay gets better and you have a safe 4th! It's lunchtime, I've got to go and indulge in my soaps. sssshhhh don't tell nobody. BBS Reply to this
7/3/2008 2:17 PM
eyeonu2 wrote:
OOH chile there was a lot in "booty do" fashions...you know dressing ass out when you stomach sticks out more than your "booty do" LOL and I am a stickler about pedi's and feet exposed. The 2 are synonomus for me. I don't understand either gender not showing love to the feet. If your vacation isn't going as planned- get in the driver's seat and turn it around. The weather is decent and there are tons to see & do here in the area even on a budget. Hope it gets better! I went for Angie/Chaka & turned right around & went back for Stevie. Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:30 AM
stanforaliciakeys wrote:
I think it could be someone from Envogue or TLC. Regarding how artists have been cheated by record companies, that is why I feel we sometimes come down on artists of today too hard. I respect artists who think about the business side of the industry along with the artistry of the music. some talk in a nostalgic way about a time when artists only cared about the music and not the money. Many of those artists died broke. Give me James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Prince and other artists who fight for artistic control and to get paid. Fortunately, many artists today are coming into the biz as singers, songwriters, musicians of some sort and demanding to be paid for their full talent. I don't say they all do the right things with their money to make it last but they appear to know their worth in the market. IMHO. Reply to this
The first group I thought of was TLC, I remember Left Eye was explaining how they went broke. Reply to this
7/3/2008 10:10 AM
Gorgeous Sable wrote:
CSI crew, you are great, a few people have guessed her. Most of these entertainers are flat broke, all a front. I remember when two people in this girl group lived in a apt. complex in a so so neighborhood at the time they had hits on the charts and their neighbors were trying to figure out, why are they living here. Reply to this
7/3/2008 10:17 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Morning Sable, Good to see you on I miss you and Maddie when you're away. Later ! Reply to this
7/3/2008 11:33 AM
LCF1ATL wrote:
Welcome back GS & MR I am so glad Myra created this site. I have learned so much from reading all the stories and information shared on here. So sad about TT. SMDH. Reply to this
7/4/2008 4:55 AM
Anonymous wrote:
Ms. Sable i see you do not mind spilling all the beans do you (so so def)... Reply to this
7/3/2008 10:12 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Well Guys my time is up. I will see you all later(God willing). I hope everyone has a Blessed and Prosperous day. As usual it's been a blast. Much Love to all of you Atl Princess,Hidoll,SoulTrain,BlackThought,Shortness, Grandma2x,Peaches,French Fly,FacePainter,Lisa McDowell, Cocoa Peach, Vanity,Cocoa latte,I1da,Trinity, Bingo, Karamelbella,SuperCent,S.Epatha Lurkeson,TechNoGeek,SouthnDiva, Artist,Golden Girl,Pretty Princess, AllUpinyoBI,Gorgeous, Madison,Mayor, Litigating,ChiTown,SkYY,Hollywood,Tone,PDiddy,Beulah,Maya,Bonita Applebaum, Sin7,MyraBFF,UKBlack Girl,LCF1ATL, Cin ATL,EyeonU2,LinaB,Blessed Woman, and Lioness come on home girl sending some love your ways. All of you show me so much love and it's greatly appreciated. There's no other place I'd rather be If I forgot anyone it wasn't intentional Later PR family! Reply to this
7/3/2008 10:29 AM
c in atl wrote:
Hey She Knows, thanks for the shot out. I hope you have a happy 4th of July.. Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:55 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Okay! I will when I get home. Gubment don't play you checking personal email on their dime! I am surprised I am able to access PR! Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:58 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
Hey Sheknows! You have a wonderful July 4th weekend as well.As a matter of fact I hope that everyone on Pr (lurkers &posters alike)have a great 4Th. I'm not as good with remembering all the names so I leave it alone Reply to this
7/3/2008 1:30 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Thanks Cocoalatte! Girl, be safe and BLESSED on your holiday weekend. I am like you, I am AFRAID I will leave someone's name off the list! LOL! Reply to this
7/3/2008 2:21 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
hey Southndiva Girrrrrrrl you knwo I cant even pretend to remember,and know Ill accidently leave some out.Have a good one too. Reply to this
7/3/2008 10:39 PM
French Fly wrote:
Hello SheKnows, *CyberHug*. Thanks for the shoutout. I see I missed quite a lot the last few days. It's good to hear from you. *waving to the rest of the PR crew* Have a safe and Blessed Fourth Hope this doesn't double post... Talk to you all later Reply to this
7/3/2008 10:21 AM
Brook Lynn (the poster F/K/A -Alikat) wrote:
Just wanted to pop in and say hello before I started my vacay...
Hi All!!!
I finished reading the BI from Tuesday minutes ago (had to catch up).
Wanted to say good looking out to Orangekat- I will be making the treks uptop for this years Wingate Series.
I wanted to give a special shout out and Thank You to Hollyhood Reporter, you are really holding us down, Lilo Thomas???!!! Boy, you really took me back with that one and I love every minute of it!
Paris,Amber,the Almighty Mod Sheknows,Blessed,Orangekat,GEPS, Lacy, Bullrida,chocolatte (I see you...),Southerndiva, allupinyobi (keep it coming girlie!), Grandmax2, prettyprincess, c'atl, Golden Girl, Maddie Rae, Facepainter, Da Mayor,Trinity,Ms. Coleman, LinaB, Litagating....(whew) and all the rest of my peeps on this board that I forgot to name....you know I luvs ya!
Have a wonderful and safe holiday!!! I'm gonna eat enough bar-b-que for everyone
Hi Myra!!!
Oh yeah my guess is Terri Ellis from EnVogue (breaks my heart-I love that group)
7/3/2008 10:46 AM
TAFKA Bullrida wrote:
What up Brook Lynn, have a safe and BLESSED holiday girlie. C ya next week, if your not back on today before I leave! Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:29 PM
OrangeKat wrote:
Thanks for the shoutout....have a fun,safe weekend.If u r in town check out the African Street Fair in Navy Park.The official name is the Int'l African Arts Festival...weather permitting i'll be there! Reply to this
7/3/2008 1:02 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
Brook Lynn (the poster F/K/A -Alikat) -Hey you have great 1 also sweety! Reply to this
7/3/2008 10:23 AM
stlpeach wrote:
the members are t-boz and left eye of tlc. Had to search pics and when tlc won at the soul train awards there is a pic where you can see t-boz ribs. Reply to this
7/3/2008 10:54 AM
Felisha wrote:
It's been a minute since I have post. Hello Everyone. But,I have to go with Michelle Williams. She is known to have low self esteem and was dating this regular old guy and he was always wondering why she was always broke and needed help with little things like just eating and personal items. Matthew has always looked out for Kelly and of course Beyonce. Reply to this
7/3/2008 11:28 AM
Madison Rae wrote:
I knew Michelle wasn't right when she hooked up with that NFL player Curtis Martin. Toni Braxton gave an interview and said one of her bf's loved slamming her into things. I heard it was Curtis. Him and Michelle lasted a month, at least she hauled ass. Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:56 PM
ms coleman wrote:
Good Afternoon Madison-Good to see you and GS again. Sounds like you just answered a past BI. I'm sure Trinity can find it if she's still here. Have a fabulous 4th Reply to this
7/3/2008 11:34 AM
VSangel10022 wrote:
This seems to be TLC. Does anyone else remember that Left Eye was dating Suge Knight when she died? She apparently was getting her own label together, with that girl group that was with her in Honduras, and Suge wanted to run it. She was not having it and was ready to take him to court on it and next thing you know she's dead. I will never forget wehn I heard about the drama between her and boyfriend Suge, i said to myself she's a dead woman. Reply to this
7/3/2008 2:41 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
Happy 4th Pjsmommy and VSangel10022 I do remember when she was supposedly working with Suge(I did not know they were actually dating),I thought that was an odd choice(workign with him,as did alot of oter people.She was coming out under another name. At the time she didnt seem like she was interested in uniting with otjer members of TLC.She just wanted her freedom to do her (creative wise) and your right shortly after she died.I dont think he was cause of her death ,it was a freak car accident but really sad! Reply to this
7/3/2008 2:59 PM
Madison Rae wrote:
Suge did'nt give a damn about her in life or death because he fell asleep and was snoring loudly at her funeral. Reply to this
7/3/2008 3:24 PM
Nubian wrote:
Hell,I think he fell asleep when David Kenner was ran off with some of that Death Row cheddar. Reply to this
7/3/2008 9:55 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
WTH???!!!! He is a ignorant, sorry excuse...for a man! I was going to say something else, but I don't want to offend anyone! Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:10 PM
Teina wrote:
Hi Nique. I hope you don't mind if I join the conversation re AA Lives. I love the series. Did you see the segment that chronicled the genealogy research of the stars? If yes, what did you think about certain of their reactions? I know different people respond differently to situations, but imho Don Cheadle, Chris Rock, Tom Joyner, Linda Johnson Rice Farr and that female track & field athlete (sorry, can't remember her name) seemed the most, I don't know, sincere and genuinely touched by learning their history. Tina Turner seemed kind of phony, and both Morgan Freeman and Maya Angelou seemed somewhat dismissive and underwhelmed. I was actually pleasantly surprised at LJRF because she is very diva-ish in real life, and is rumored to not be the sharpest knife in the drawer. However, I found her segments to be among the most sincere and interesting. At the end, I kept thinking that although all of their stories were good, I would have loved if more details and interview footage had been provided on LJRF, Chris Rock and Tom Joyner. Reply to this
Feel free to join in, this is an open conversation. I loved LJRF's reaction, not to mention Don Cheadles (I just love him period ). Chris Rock seemed very touched - everything seemed to hit him all at once, you could see the A HA! hit him. Tina Turner didn't know how to digest it, or at least thats how it looked to me. She didn't quite know what to make of the revelations. Maya Angelou kinda ticked me off. She said "I knew that, I knew that when I visited the people and I heard the ocean and yada yada yada..." Seems to me that if you are being told that THIS is the tribe we have traced your genes to, you would respond in some manner other than "I already knew that."
Have you seen 1? I loved Chris Tucker's story - and of course Oprah's blew me away! I don't want to give away the genealogy results, but both series were wonderful. Reply to this
7/3/2008 3:46 PM
Peaches wrote:
Okay, I think the whole premise behind Skip Gates' African-American Lives is just the coolest thing. Utterly fascinating. I've only seen the first one completely and parts of the second one. I loved when Skip Gates took Chris to Africa and they were walking through the slave holds. Powerful. Chris is such a funnyman, to see him humbled by the experience was deep. Tina Turner's reaction was one of the few I've seen from the second one and I laughed at her reaction to finding out she didn't have any Native American in her b/c I've seen her biographies before when she and her mother have said that. Skip Gates said 0% percent Native American and she just stared at him. I was dying laughing. Great series all around. Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:20 PM
Teina wrote:
Nique you are not a nerd. (And if you are a nerd, there's nothing wrong with that.) With very few exceptions other than sports, I only watch public tv. Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:30 PM
Lil e lunchhead wrote:
I guess we have more things in common besides trying to bake plastic babies. Have a good one. Back to study/lurk mode. Reply to this
Yeah I'm a nerd, but thats ok. I fell in love with learning when I was young, haven't lost the desire yet. Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:31 PM
Kay wrote:
The typical girl group is usually orchestrated by a male, and they exude a lot of sexual because, well as a man, he knows what the general public want. They want girls men want to sleep with and who girls want to emulate.
I mean, the best documentation of the makingof a manufactured girl group was the creation of Danity Kane through Making the Band. They were groomed to be sex pots and their songs are written, probably by men.
There will be a girl in the group who will be the "It Girl". They tried to get that chick from the Pussy Cat Dolls a solo deal, she was pretty, had a nice body and sex appeal. I knew she would go solo eventually, but obviously she's not strong vocally as she was in Pussy Cat Dolls.
I even remember reading in my Right On! magazine around the mid 90's, that they were trying to make Irish the lead singer of 702, even though she didn't have the vocal range like Lemisha and Kameelah. I think Irish is a beautiful girl and but I know she was being pushed to the front more on her looks and not on her singing ability. I think she sang one time on her own and that was on the song called "No Doubt". I may still have the magazine somewhere, but I remember the photo spread and Irish was delibrately place in the front and center. The article went on about how Irish would serve as a good image as lead woman of the group. So usually, this causes a lot of group group to have tension. It's all about looks and who seems more marketable to the general public. Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:40 PM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
brooklyn & sheknows-THANKS!!!! and have a great holiday...
all my PR peeps, be blessed and enjoy the break!
thanks Myra & Co for maintaining a civil & classy domain for us to gossip and more importantly exchange ideas...
Have a great Independence Day All!!!!
I will be back with the "tee" from essence if myra doesnt beat me to the punch!!!
7/3/2008 12:42 PM
prettyprincess wrote:
Brook Lynn/Alikat, thanks for the shout out!!! Have a happy and blessed holiday.
LCF1ATL.....Where have you been? Hmmmmm???? Missed ya . Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:47 PM
OrangeKat wrote:
Good Afternoon Panachiganseace and blessings to GoldenGirl,sin7,Peaches,BrookLynn,Bingo,SouthnDiva,Mscoleman,Grandma2x,Bullrida
As for todays BI: TLC...they had the best "behind the music" and they have been painfully honest about their triumphs/challenges/tragedies in the music biz.Its a shame that so many artists have been ripped off by mgmt and i wonder has anyone learned any lesson from the old school legends.Being in the spotlight is special but the real business is money mgmt and protecting your image/brand.By next year we will be reading another bi about DanityKane and Cherish.
GoldenGirl-read your post late yesterday.About my handle...nothing to do with Garfield but a tribute to my late beloved cat...i still miss the furry!!!
Everyone have a safe,fun and blessed weekend!!! Reply to this
7/3/2008 12:59 PM
ms coleman wrote:
Shout out to you too OrangeKat! The best "Behind The Music" had to be New Edition. Johnny was FLAMING and Bobby had the twisted meth lips something awful!! Have a great holiday Reply to this
7/3/2008 1:26 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Ms. Coleman, I agree! The "BTM" with NE is up there along with the one for TLC. Left Eye didn't mince her words and neither did Mike Bivins, Ralph Tresvant or Ricky Bell! RB stated that "Bobby was like a cancer that spread!" I was like DAYUM!!!! Say how you feel! Reply to this
7/3/2008 1:03 PM
TAFKA Bullrida wrote:
Hey OrangeKat, have a safe and fun as well as a BLESSED holiday weekend as well!! Reply to this
7/3/2008 1:19 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Hey Orangekat! Thaks for my blessings girl, I can use them! Girl, Danity Kane is already showing signs of having a H.A.M going on with Aubrey Day! Can we say "poster child" for some dysfunction! Have wonderful weekend also and be SAFE! Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:00 PM
Golden Girl wrote:
Hey OrangeKat, sorry bout your kitty!!! Have a safe and blessed, and HAPPY 4th sis! Oh and and my faveorite behind the musics are Aaliyah- always makes me cry, b/c its so sad TLC-its just real New Edition-cause those are my boys from wayback, lol. Reply to this
7/3/2008 1:22 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Hey Bullrida, girl, earlier Paris stated that there were issues like this due to tech support working on a update to the blog and also high traffic. Reply to this
7/3/2008 1:43 PM
TAFKA Bullrida wrote:
Hey SouthnDiva, girl I know, I am just pulling my hair out. I needed my fix before the weekend. **Pull out scissors, to finish the rest of the job** Reply to this
7/3/2008 1:45 PMSexyNSassy wrote:
I was thinking 702,envogue,TLC,or xscape. but maybe more like tlc cause she used to get her a$$ kicked by Mack10 Reply to this
7/3/2008 1:54 PM
Teina wrote:
OK Nique, you're probably right, I may have read Tina wrong. And Angelou, YES, she was kind of irritating to me too. I think I saw Chris' segment. Didn't he actually visit Africa as part of his segment? Anyway, I think it was after his visit to Africa and seeing some of the heart-wrenching conditions first-hand that he stated that he stopped brushing his teeth with Evian water. Wasn't that part of his segment, or did he say that in a subsequent unrelated interview? I saw some of Oprah's segment, and I remember liking it. I love public tv, and NPR. Reply to this
I wondered if I was the only one who had a huh? look while watching Angelou. Yes, Chris Tucker went to Africa but I don't recall where. Now, I don't remember the part about brushing his teeth. I was too busy noticing how bloated his face is/was. Reply to this
I'm usually a daily lurker who occasionally posts, but am a pbs documentary nerd and had to comment. If I recall correctly, Chris Tucker went to Angola. I also was annoyed by Maya Angelou. If she was oh so knowledgable and wouldn't learn or get anything from the experience, why did she agree to particpate? Reply to this
7/3/2008 1:59 PM
TAFKA Bullrida wrote:
Alright fam, it's the end of my day, and even though I didn't have my PR fix like I wanted to, I think I can survive until next week....... HAVE A SAFE AND BLESSED HOLIDAY WEEKEND EVERYONE. Please be careful out there!! TTYL Reply to this
7/3/2008 2:09 PM
Gorgeous Sable wrote:
Will someone please tell the gorgeous one why the Hughes Brother, the black film guys are making a sequel to pimps up/ho's down. Couldn't they find something more positive in black america to make a film about. Black pioneers and such. Isn't one of them an exec at BET. What a waste. I remember when Halle Berry said in that magazine Ent. Weekly, how black filmmakers should expand out of hood movies. They were in the next issue, the writer told them what she said and they called her all kinds of ho's. Funny thing is, Halle never took a filmmaking course and those idiots did and both her films dorothy dandridge and lackawana blues puts them to shame. If she would have been a white actress saying it, they would have never called her the b word or the h word. Reply to this
7/3/2008 2:25 PM
Hollyhood Reporter wrote:
Hey Gorgeous Sable they have been a joke for a long time now both brothers and if they have anything to do wit that horrible network,that doesn't pay employees,give damn near no benefits, and put on t.v the garbage that they do go figure, a stupid ass sequel would be in the works! BET has ruined black America with the nonsense they air and now one of their recuits and tryin to finish the job.Great just when we might have our first black president...SMDH Reply to this
7/3/2008 2:36 PM
Gorgeous Sable wrote:
BET has ruined black America, they play into the stereotypes and I heard, they prefer to hire Latino women over black women as the host of shows. I don't see spanish channels hiring black women. And the station is run by a black woman. Reply to this
7/3/2008 3:29 PM
Hollyhood Reporter wrote:
Sable, it's bananas I jsut did some work for the producer at BET Jazz there and you wouldnt believe the salary,the benefits if you wanna call them that and general organization! Its a joke not to mention the awards this year the story on alot of the people anounced not showin is mostly becasue of money issue and the figure head Bob Johnson is an old uncle Tom, cheesin behind Hillary doggin Obama when that mess is being aired....LMAO Reply to this
7/3/2008 3:57 PM
Gorgeous Sable wrote:
BET pays peanuts, the lowest paying station in history. It took Ed Gordon years to just make a 100 grand. That's why Ananda and AJ split and some people called them sell outs for going to white entertainment shows, they wanted to get paid! I would have left to. BET pays nothing. Reply to this
7/3/2008 4:11 PM
Gorgeous Sable wrote:
Bob Johnson is not an uncle tom because he supported Hillary Clinton, that is his right like it your right to support Obama. Magic Johnson also supported her but nobody calls him a uncle tom. Reply to this
7/3/2008 4:47 PM
Hollyhood Reporter wrote:
Sable,your right he's not an uncle Tom for that reason but when you go out your way to promote your self at any cost as the first blk owned b-ball,lk owned station and profit off that then go out your way to degrade a blk canidate that is coonish actions to me...IMO btw the same goes for magic who's made over on african's with those terrible ghetto movie theaters... Reply to this
7/4/2008 5:23 AM
kookoomonkey wrote:
Gorgeous One you are right with your commit but he single handedly rewrote the book on how to be and Uncle Tom with his actions... Reply to this
7/4/2008 12:43 AM
greeneyes wrote:
Bob Johnson's support of Hillary angered me too because he kept tearing down Barack in order to do so, bringing up his long ago, one time coke use, and going on and on about Barack's "lack of experience." Then Bob Johnson was one of the main people leading the charge of demanding that Hillary be Barack's VP.
If Bob Johnson was thinking with his conscience instead of being blinded by his Clinton awe, he'd see that both Hillary and Bill have shown their true colors with regards to race. You'd think Bill's conduct and comments in South Carolina, and Hillary's love for the "hard working white people" would have given all the African-Americans on their staff pause for thought. And maybe it has, especially since it's not looking like Hillary is going anywhere beyond the Senate. Reply to this
7/5/2008 5:32 PM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
bob johnsons endorsement of hilary had little to do with hilary per se..its the "burkle" effect..burk does biz & usually invests in their projects, johnson and many others..its a case of one hand washes the others(old politics)..burk is gung ho for the clintons, fyi..they are just paying the band for dancing..while it may appear that johnson is a tom as opposed to a righteous brother, it is neither..his only interest GAINS interest..dollar, dollar bill... Reply to this
7/3/2008 3:12 PM
Nubian wrote:
Lets not forget Viacom owns BET as well as MTV,VH1,Paramount's movie studio,and Paramount Pictures' home entertainment operations.They used to own UPN when the The Wayans "I'm Coonin'" Brothers had their show running.
7/3/2008 4:56 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Thanks for posting that, one of my friends suggested that I apply at BET. Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:02 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
and Bob Johnson had to know it was a damn mess .Thats why he was all to happy to hand it off to someone else! Damn shame! The network itself had the potential to be so much more than it was (videos ,videos and and mess) Seems that none of them knew what to do with it to turn it into a greatr network that people could actually be proud of.I wonder what the chances are of it improving much now taht its owned by Viacom. Reply to this
7/3/2008 3:21 PM
c in atl wrote:
I think it is Reginald Hudlin who is a top executive at BET, THE Hughes brothers have nothing to do with BET. Reply to this
7/3/2008 4:01 PM
Peaches wrote:
I think you are correct about it being one of the Hudlin brothers who is an exec at BET. However, I agree with Sable & HR that BET is most of the time a waste of television space. I've said for years that they never do "original" programming that they didn't "borrow" the idea from MTV or VH1: College Hill/Real World, How I'm Living/Cribs, Rap City/Yo!MTV Raps, 106 & Park/TRL, Baldwin Hills/Leguna Beach. The one true original programming idea they came up with "Hot Ghetto Mess," was so offensive, they could have kept that garbage. And Sable, you make a very good point, Univision is not trying to hire me host a show, so why is BET hiring so many Latinas for a BLACK Entertainment Network. Especially when there is a large black talent pool to choose from. As for the Hughes Brothers, they can both KICK ROCKS! They haven't had a hit movie since the 90s. They are beyond irrelevant. And I respect their contribution with Menace II Society, but 15 years later, they should have evolved away from drugs, guns, pimps and hos! Reply to this
7/3/2008 4:07 PM
Gorgeous Sable wrote:
Hey Peaches, loved your post and what makes BET even more pitiful, they started before Lifetime, USA, TNT and a host of other stations but these stations have original programming. BET has american gangster and hot ghetto mess. We don't need racists when we have BET stereotyping their own and hiring non-black women over their own women for a black entertainment channel. Reply to this
7/3/2008 4:43 PM
SheKnows wrote:
I agree 100%!!It's a shame that ALL they have to offer for entertainment is"cooning", and blatant ignorance. BET continually shows women in degrading ways, and continues to stereotype our men. We aren't all just gang-bangers, gangsta-rappers,loud-crass,single mothers, dead-beat dads,pimps or hoes??? When they constantly air those negative images of US;it helps to further perpetuate the myth that's ALL there is to US... Also,WHY are they hiring other ethnicities for jobs that plenty of African Americans are qualified for? Lastly, for the Hughes brothers to say that about Halle Berry, shows how ignorant they are...She told the truth! If they were wise and they would have at least considered her statement. Reply to this
7/3/2008 10:05 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Preach on it Sable! BET could have gone to greater heights and shown the world the greatest black talent...I beleive TV1 is trying its best to portray that image. Reply to this
7/4/2008 5:19 AM
kookoomonkey wrote:
that's just something we have done to our on people since the beginning of time. continuing second rate status. you are so right in no form or fashion should there be anything but a sister be broadcasting from something being called a Black Entertainment Television... Reply to this
7/3/2008 4:50 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey Peaches, Last I heard Reginald Hudlin was the President of Entertainment for BET. I saw him in the audience at the BET awards the other night. He seemed to really enjoy Neicy Nash... Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:03 PM
Hollyhood Reporter wrote:
Hey Sheknows smart smart move unless you wanna work in the the same atmosphere as your local KFC wit as much security on the real the people I know have to do freelance with Viacoms other stations to make any type of real money its an embrassment,because it is black ran and marketed.... Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:15 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey Hollywood, Yeah I can't do that one. But,you know what... Why can't they pay people more fairly and what they're worth ? BET has been in business long enough to be financially astute in their business dealings... I just don't get it. I hope somebody here can break it down... Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:55 PM
Hollyhood Reporter wrote:
Sheknows,its some ole deep craziness IMO that goes into why alot of blk biz's treat there own employees worse then they do white folk...I don't get there mentality but its funny how you have to fight for even pay etc and get treated real funny style,but when the y deal with white vendors etc back to cooning!...lol SMDH Hey sheknows I was gonna put some old school house on that last mix i did for you just wasnt sure if you liked that or not I put melissa morgan on there as a teaser...lol Reply to this
7/3/2008 6:05 PM
SheKnows wrote:
HR, I loved it ! That house music brought back some fun memories for me. But, Speaking of Melissa Morgan whatever happened to her. I should look and see if Myra has any info on her. One while she was the ish... Reply to this
7/3/2008 6:29 PM
Adult Industry Answers wrote:
She likes to stay in touch with people in the adult industry. Reply to this
7/3/2008 6:38 PM
SheKnows wrote:
*pulling up a nice comfy chair for Adult Industry and fixing a Pineapple Daquiri* Say WhaaaaaT??? I'm all ears friend do tell... Reply to this
7/3/2008 6:51 PM
Hollyhood Reporter wrote:
Sheknows she likes the ladies the on the real Lacy probably can tell u alot more bout that! I know that for certain... Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:03 PM
Adult Industry Answers wrote:
HR and She knows, she loves to get her flirt on with the female porn stars. Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:10 PM
Hollyhood Reporter wrote:
Adult industry,I heard she like the ladies alot and had a girl friend for a while an it was a well know fact in the industry. I think it messes folk up cus the image had her gurly which dont mean nothing in the real world... Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:08 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Alrighty then didn't know that,...Well career wise...Is she still singing ANYWHERE and writing? Reply to this
7/4/2008 6:57 AM
Adult Industry News wrote:
SK, she loves phone and real sex with the honeys in the adult industry, on the low, real private about it. She chases women like a man. Guess she really wants them to do her like the song she remade, do me baby. I thought her and Freddie Jackson were gonna hookup because they both signed to Melba Moore's company at the same time but he likes the fellas and she likes the ladies. Shout out to the poster who said Freddie blew all his money on rolls royces and horses, he lost it all when the hits stopped coming and Hush productions closed. Reply to this
7/4/2008 5:26 PM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
someone very close to me slept with her, miki howard & yoyo and was in the "clique" with tichina, lyte, tifah, yo, missy, brat etc....that entire crew is notorious... Reply to this
7/5/2008 7:50 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Morning Allup, Damn! Now you are killing me Miki Howard and YoYo.. I heard Miki Howard snorts like crazy... But it's not hard for me to believe. A friend of mine told me Miki used to date Gerald Levert for a short while. (RIP) Gerald... Reply to this
7/5/2008 9:22 AM
Soul Train wrote:
Miki used to date a big time drug dealer in Los Angeles who drove a Rolls Royce back in the day. Miki, Natalie and Cherelle were regulars in the drug dens back in the day, used to go in as a trio and get high all day. She's in Jet magazine, a where are they now article. Reply to this
7/5/2008 1:49 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey SoulTrain, I used to really LOVE both Miki and Cherelle. I wished they could have went further in theirn careers.I never really got into Natalie...There are certain voices that just appeal to me more. I'm cracking up at you saying"They used to go in as a trio and get high all day",LMAO...I guess the dealers would be saying " here comes the 3 amigos,"Un Hun whew!!! Reply to this
7/5/2008 4:42 PM
Madison Rae wrote:
You're right Soul Train, Micki dated a big fat roly poly drug dealer and used to drive his RR to this hair salon where Lela Rochan got her hair done. Lela was so messy before her husband started messing over her. Lela was a real shit starter, two faced and would smile in your face. She was up in there telling Micki's biz and I wouldn't be surprised if her drug man was doing a bid. I know she had 3 or 4 kids. Reply to this
7/5/2008 5:20 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Lela was messy!? God don't like ugly! Sounds like that kind of behavior has come back to bite her...Antoine Fuqua! Reply to this
7/5/2008 6:49 PM
eyeonu2 wrote:
Hey SDiva. I wish I could tell you which thread (s( to go back to but the insiders gave a lot of info on Lela just like Mads is saying & now she doesn't have a lot of friends and the hubby cheats on her and is not willing to help her career. It's crazy that people don't realize they won't always be on top and you reap what you sow!I have always thought she was a beautiful woman, now I know beauty on the out, petty on the in. Reply to this
7/5/2008 8:33 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Hey Eye! I hope you are having a great weekend! I will need to go back through the threads...you are so right, you reap what you sow! I remember seeing a picture of her at some party and she looked sad to me. She has gained some weight but what stood out in my mind is that she was in a cast and she just didn't look she was enjoying herself even though she was smiling in the pics. Reply to this
7/5/2008 11:56 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey SoulTrain, Are you familiar with actor Dick Anthony Williams ? He played LisaRaye's dad in Player's Club,and Pretty Tony in the Mack. I just found out that his son is Gary Anthony Williams. The Smart Brother from Undercover Brother,the Big Gay dude on Soul Plane,and the voice of Uncle Ruckus on the Boondocks. They are both very talented! I was just wondering what Dick is doing nowadays ? Reply to this
7/6/2008 1:18 AM
vanity wrote:
Yes she did. She supposedly wrote "Love Under New Management" about Gerald. Reply to this
7/5/2008 1:11 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Thanks Adult, I appreciate you dropping bombs! Man,I didn't know that... But, like I said,I can sure believe it. Life and PR in general,has taught me anything is possible and everything ain't always what it seems... Reply to this
7/5/2008 5:23 PM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
back then miki's drug of choice was intraveneous heroin..she had huge drug problems...she would fall out on stage..i always thought that she was attractive and talented..just tormented i guess... Reply to this
7/5/2008 6:53 PM
eyeonu2 wrote:
I was a big fan back in the day. She was very talented but the 1 time I saw her in concert, she was high as hell and it was very obvious. Didn't know what she was on but she she wasn't really on IT but IT sure as hell was on her!Does she even tour anymore? Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:16 PMDanni wrote:
Very sad indeed when you can't allow your children to watch a channel dedicated to black programming (Allegedly). I remember when they had many interesting shows on. Where is Jackie Reed? She was a serious anchor woman. I mostly watch shows dedicated to woman's issues or home shows now. Once Video Soul was cancelled, I was through. When it's time to go to bed my 6yr old will say mom, I'll watch the home shows with you so that he can fall asleep in my bed. The art of compromise from a little guy. Everyone have a happy and safe holiday tomorrow. Have a dog and beer for me. I'll be working. Enjoy! Reply to this
7/3/2008 6:49 PM
Golden Girl wrote:
Danni, you have a blessed and safe holiday too. The home shows? Now your talking my language. Design to Sell House Hunter, What My House is Worth, Design Star, and many others afe my faves on HGTV. Reply to this
7/4/2008 7:52 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Golden, girl I am with you on that! I LOVE my HGTV!!!! I particularly love House Hunters International! Everyone in the house KNOWS they have to be SILENT when that show is on. My daughter and I always guess on the houses they will pick and 9 out 10, she is RIGHT! LOL! Reply to this
7/5/2008 7:52 PM
eyeonu2 wrote:
me too- I actually try some of the projects on my own. I am fond of those shows, the house flipping shows, the next HGTV star and the cooking channel and even some tvland shows. I like to guess which house they will pick as well...I'm only about 50% accurate, I have to keep working on it. Reply to this
7/5/2008 8:35 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
I am too scared to do it on my own! LOL! I will hire a contractor in a minute but my hubby is pretty handy! I want to get into interior design. Reply to this
7/5/2008 9:19 PM
eyeonu2 wrote:
Girl I'm not moving walls or anything like that- LMAO at you. I have done several paint techniques, stripes, sponging, stamping & use of dry brush oh and I did a faux brick pattern once. I figure it's just paint & my time. I'm painting this weekend. I've done decoupage on flower pots and a table, I've stripped and stain some wood work & will paint some furniture in a heartbeat. Like changing black metal to a nickel finish that sort of thing. But when I need windows or the kitchen remodeled...I called in contractors. I will say that as I have aged I've gotten particular with who I can work with. If I am not totally comfortable, regardless of recommendation or price, I send them packing. And now if someone is out to do service...cable, meter reads etc. I either have someone drop by or I let someone know. 2 many crazies out here. I'm looking for something different to do to an accent wall in the LR...need to figure it out b4 furniture is delivered-LOL. Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:16 PM
Peaches wrote:
Hey Sheknows, like Cocoalatte said above, BET has the potential to be so much more and Sable raises a good point, they are older than a lot of other networks so they should be doing better. I'm glad for you that you didn't apply. BTW, does anybody know who owns TVOne? Are they affiliated at all with BET? I really enjoy their programming. The different cooking shows, the one-on-one interviews, also a cool show that I see they're bringing back for a new season, Black Men Revealed. I understand BET has to cater to that youth market. I work in advertising so I know that that demographic is important and can bring big bucks. However, BET is overlooking its more mature audience that put them on the map when the network was in its infancy. Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:35 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Yeah, hopefully Debra Lee will do a complete transformation of the company and make it something African Americans can be proud of... But,TVOne is owned by Radio One,Comcast Corporation, and DirecTV. Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:32 PM
c in atl wrote:
I rarely watch BET, but I do happen to like Hell Date, The Boot, amd, Sunday's best BET ripoff of American Idol/ Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:53 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey C, I don't know if it's true;but I heard that Tupac beat either BOTH or one of them Hughes boys down with a bat???... Reply to this
7/4/2008 9:31 AM
c in atl wrote:
Hi She Knows, I think I remember hearing about Tupac beating down one of the Hughes brothers years ago. Reply to this
7/4/2008 5:12 PM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
i know pac was considered for the role that went to larenz tate..dunno the fallout or why he didnt do the movie.. Reply to this
7/5/2008 9:33 AM
pjsmommy wrote:
When he was on Yo!MTV Raps, he said that they gave him the impression that he already nailed the part, then they picked the other guy without telling him. He got mad about it and beat one of the Hughes brothers up. When he kept going on and on about how he was gonna beat them up again, the Hughes brothers pressed charges. Reply to this
7/3/2008 2:11 PM
Myra's BFF wrote:
Believe it or not, I am under the dryer at the salon getting my hair did (yes, I said hair did). You know we got to look fresh for the 4th.... A wash-n-wrapset and touch up of the edges with a little Pink Oil Moisturizer.
Anywho, according to GS, the person has already been guessed. I did think of Left Eye originally, but I didn't think that would be BI worthy since the wrath of Andre Rison is legendary. Plus, the way this BI was written made me think the person was still alive. I could be wrong about that though.
Another thing... Can someone (GS) confirm that the child that was born when this person was 14 is still alive? If so, how old are they now? Is this person involved in their life? Just curious. Reply to this
7/4/2008 7:12 AM
Gorgeous Sable wrote:
Darling, all the gorgeous one knows is that relatives took care and still take care of the child when she's on the road. This woman is screwed up but a few people guessed her in here. Reply to this
7/4/2008 8:15 AM
Trinity wrote:
WoW!, every time I read about these ladies I get mad. These recording companies are ridiculous man.
(placing soap box down)
I usually go to Shantique's(the original one in Detroit) & drop a few hundred on new music every so often, but lately I'm having a problem keeping up with the music - I mean that's a hard hustle for pep to be ganking your money like that, but I still do, just not as often. If it wasn't for Ronny Jordan & Joe Sample, I would never go.
But dig this, Madonna, 50 & Jay-Z signed these multi million dollar contracts with Live Nation - but these ni@@a's getting part of their touring contracts - I maybe wrong, but isn't that an artist bread & butter when records aren't sailing?? geeezee - can you say indentured servant children? Come on, when you have artist like BB & Tina who are still doing it at 60 & 80 - WTF! Reply to this
7/3/2008 3:21 PM
Myra's BFF wrote:
Hey Gorgeous.... I am in no way a film expert, but I am an aspiring screenwriter. I can tell you from my own personal experiences that talent and compelling stories aren't always on the forefront. It's about what sells. Malcolm Lee went from The Best Man to Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins. Nuff said.
Now I love Halle, but to be real, aspiring storytellers can't do it by ourselves. Celebrities would rather work with well name writers and filmmakers than someone unknown.
How many Halle's, Denzel's etc would even look at a script from an up and comer? A script has a better chance of selling if there is big name attached to it.
I agree that we can do better, but when the field is one-sided, it makes it that much more difficult.
I think to make it quicker, I'm gonna sell my soul and write a script called Pookie's Crab Shack and Weave Emporium starring Shawn and Marlon Wayans as the white chicks, instead of wasting my time trying to win an Oscar. Apparently, nobody cares anymore.
But hey on the bright side.... Happy BBQ and fireworks day! Reply to this
7/3/2008 4:14 PM
Peaches wrote:
Hi Myra's BFF, since you're a screenwriter perhaps you can explain something to me. I went to a film festival last fall and saw a wonderful film that I was shocked to see had "real" name stars in it: Jeffrey Wright (love him!), Zoe Saldana, Melvin Van Peeples, and LaTanya Richardson. My question to you is how they were able to get established actors in movie like that?
p.s. You could SO get the Wayans to star in Pookie's Crab Shack!! Reply to this
7/3/2008 3:41 PM
Hollyhood Reporter wrote:
Hey Fam here's some stuff for the holiday I thought ya'll will like disc one Cocoalatte,and GG I put those alexander O'neal and Cherrelle hits on there for ya...I love the other cuts I hope ya'll do too shout out to the Mayor lurker out there..lol... http://www.zshare.net/download/14650689a59f7c8a/ Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:06 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
thankyou HR as always I appreciate it and will enjoy! Happy 4th July weekend to ya! Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:50 PM
Hollyhood Reporter wrote:
my pleasure and may you and your fam be blessed and safe during the holiday weekend... Reply to this
7/3/2008 6:00 PM
Hollyhood Reporter wrote:
GG I know i messed up and didnt get the other ones you wanted which btw are my favorites like what missing.." i fly from new your to LA swim thee ocean, in a hurricane,to find girl can u tell me what's missing" that is my jam and you know I got it next one it will be on there especially for u...lol hey Have you hear of the girl group Madamn X? Just that kinda girl was the album and single? I found the ablum in my vault today..... Reply to this
7/3/2008 6:25 PM
Golden Girl wrote:
HR, whatever you provide I am fine with, its not a rush. Madame X? I dont rememeber let me do a search to see what they sound like. Reply to this
7/3/2008 3:42 PM
FiyahChaser wrote:
Hello All! Long, long, longtime lurker, first time poster...I'm going to have say Tamika Scott of Xscape. I remember reading somewhere that she had a baby at a very young age and that JD owed the group money because of a bad contract or record deal. Reply to this
10/1/2008 2:18 AM
Rem Dog wrote:
Tamika Scott had her first child at around 18 years old, but she's never been broke because she has been making money in the Industry writing and producing as well as writing Books. Reply to this
7/3/2008 4:20 PM
caugrad wrote:
Left Eye never dated Suge KNight she jus signed with Deathrow for the money because of the finacial situation with TLC (all of them were broke at the time. Her new rap name was NINA slang for 9mm. Another interesting tidbit never brought up is I bet no one knows the REAL reason she was in Honduras getting treatment.Here is a hint.... it was her ex boyfriends fault Reply to this
7/3/2008 4:25 PM
caugrad wrote:
Left Eye never dated Suge Knight!! She just signed to the label to make some money due to her finacial situatuion caused by the bad contract with TLC.HER rap name with Death Row was NINA as in 9mm and u can find that album online to this day. But here is little tidbit 4 the fam does anyone know the real reason why she was in Honduras????? here is a clue its her ex boyfriends fault Reply to this
7/4/2008 12:40 PM
kelolo wrote:
It was probably that male model she used to date, because that ended abruptly.And like I said before,we have'nt seen him or heard from him since Left Eye passed.He disappeared.I can't remember his name right now.They we're going to get married and something happened....... Reply to this
7/4/2008 2:25 PM
pjsmommy wrote:
I think so too Kelolo. Plus, he was with her in Honduras at around the time everybody thought she was missing. Reply to this
7/5/2008 10:52 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Kelolo and Pjsmommy, found out his name was Sean Newman and you are both right, heard nothing from him since she passed. I am at a lost for words! I remember her on BTM and how she talked about her life and I don't think it was too easy at times. I am just thrilled that we got to see her talent before she left this earth! She rapped on a song with B McKnight entitled, "Losing You!" Very poignant! Reply to this
7/5/2008 11:10 AM
pjsmommy wrote:
She definitely had a troubled life, and was very talented. How are you today? Reply to this
7/5/2008 12:01 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Girl I am good! Enjoying my weekend! How about you? What is going on in the Port City? Reply to this
7/5/2008 1:39 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey Sis, I got your email and responded. Girl,you really know how to make someone's day You're awesome!!! Reply to this
7/3/2008 4:34 PM
Lacy wrote:
Will bring some dirty celebrity news back from New Orleans @ the Essence fest, will keep my eyes and ears open for the PR fam. PR staff, hope to see u down there. Out. Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:09 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Hi Danni, I enjoy your posts. You seem really sweet and diplomatic. Have a Good One ! Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:20 PMDanni wrote:
Thank you Sheknows. You seem the same way. I like your posts too. I don't have much info to offer, but I sure take it in. Some of you are so intelligent and witty. It's great to learn about so many things that I have been in the dark about. I'm just a sheltered child. Have a great weekend. Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:28 PM
SheKnows wrote:
You are welcome Danni, I agree there are some very intelligent and funny people here on PR. I adore the posters here They truly are like extended family. Happy 4th!!! Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:22 PM
eyeonu2 wrote:
Damn! That's really messed up! She was a beautiful, spirited, talented young lady. She was there for some experimental treatment? I saw the documentary and I saw her saying she was cleansing her body eating and drinking different things but hadn't heard anything like this.SAD- Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:23 PMDanni wrote:
DAMN!!!!! I guess Pepa better get checked out. I think he was creeping with her around the time Lisa burned down his house. Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:54 PMDanni wrote:
I saw him in a couple of Janet Jackson videos. (What have you done for me lately) He was on one of the talkshows as a woman and discussed the sex change. I remembered him because he was a cutie. Didn't make a bad looking woman. Reply to this
7/4/2008 6:54 AM
Madison Rae wrote:
Hey caugrad, thanks for the love and back at ya. Love your posts, u be dropping it. I had no idea that Left Eye was infected. Real sad. Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:24 PM
now wut now wrote:
I remember Lefteye stating this doctor was known to cure(or it was believed he could)cure the AIDS virus...hmmmmmmmmm!!!!!! Reply to this
7/3/2008 10:07 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
She lost alot of weight also before she passed...she looked gaunt to me! I was thinking it was because of the cleansing and her diet! Reply to this
7/4/2008 3:48 PM
PinkSilk wrote:
....That would be Dr. Sebi. He's says that he can prove that he can cure it. Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:50 PM
eyeonu2 wrote:
Hey you I was just wondering where you were?How are you holding up in the heat? How is your pork chop loving man boy? I think it's funny that he's 8 and has his fav meal on lock Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:58 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey Eye, Thanks I got the email. She looked beautiful ! Also,does he play for the NFL? He looks familiar,I was showing my brother and he said the same thing ? Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:56 PM
eyeonu2 wrote:
I didn't recognize him, not up on NFL sorry. But did you just love the rings or what? Reply to this
7/5/2008 1:41 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Yes, and they are beautiful... I hope that they have a Happy and Blessed life together ! Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:36 PM
Skyy wrote:
Sorry bout the late response, but u already know what I was doin.... sweatin out my perm making some chops for the man-child. Hey eye and sheknows! I am doing just fine, tryin not to let this bubblin brown suga melt in this heat. Everybody get their fireworks? Reply to this
7/3/2008 8:58 PM
eyeonu2 wrote:
Does he know about left overs yet? Cause it sounds like you need a reprieve from some of your duties...maybe cooking big batches and freezing when you get a little further along and I think that will be my Sunday dinner. Do you ever make stewed cabbage to switch it up? Reply to this
7/3/2008 7:40 PM
Skyy wrote:
Gurl, let me tell u. This baby is kicking field goals like David Beckham and i am only 7 months. I am les miserables. Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:43 PM
Skyy wrote:
I got a question. What is the name of that dancer who was fine as wine, kind of looked like Blair Underwood, and i have heard that he had a sex change. Does anyone know his name and are there some pics of him after the change? Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:57 PMDanni wrote:
saw him in a couple of Janet Jackson videos. (What have you done for me lately) He was on one of the talkshows as a woman and discussed the sex change. I remembered him because he was a cutie. Didn't make a bad looking woman. His name is Rudy Houston. Reply to this
7/3/2008 5:59 PMDanni wrote:
I saw him in a couple of Janet Jackson videos. (What have you done for me lately) He was on one of the talkshows as a woman and discussed the sex change. I remembered him because he was a cutie. Didn't make a bad looking woman. His name is Rudy Houston. Reply to this
7/3/2008 6:25 PM
Skyy wrote:
Thank you. I was trying to look up some real info on him and I just didn't find anything on him really. Reply to this
7/4/2008 7:14 AM
Gorgeous Sable wrote:
Skyy, PR has a story on Rudy Houston. He did look like Blair and appeared in JJ's and Pebbles video. He was on sally Jessy raphael after he had a sex change. He also ran into JJ at a club and said hi to her, she did not know who he was and did not recognize him as a woman, she was floored when he told her. He moved out of L.A. and I hope it is just a rumor but I heard he died a few years ago. Read the link about him on here. Reply to this
7/4/2008 4:36 PM
Glamour Girl wrote:
surprisingly nothing available on the net after the surgery and nothing as to whether he passed away or now. He was a good looking man. Reply to this
7/3/2008 6:21 PM
Maya wrote:
Hello everyone! Thanks SheKnows for the shoutout, I still read PR daily, I could NEVER quit cold turkey... =). I'm learning that even though things seem to be falling apart, as long as you wake up to see another day, you have a renewed chance to work on it.....once again thanks to everyone on PR who gave a kind word when I was in need. =)
Also, I'm thinking perhaps TLC for this BI, or EnVogue. Reply to this
7/3/2008 6:32 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey Maya!!! How is everything? You been alright ? Just let me know if I need to fly in... Nobody better mess with my Maya Reply to this
7/4/2008 12:12 AM
French Fly wrote:
Hey My peoples, My dearest Blessed, I am so happy the makeup tips were useful. Thank You Southndiva and Karamelbella for looking out for me. You guys make a sister feel special*cyberhug* Have a great Fourth. Hope to catch you all later Reply to this
7/4/2008 4:36 AM
Ned Flander's ex mistress! okily-dokily- doo Neighbor wrote:
Good morning PR family, I have a question for the pr family, i know we sometimes share personal stories and offer advice, so i am seeking your opione about this issue.
I must go back a little, in order for you to understand my feelings. I met my ex friend (both of us are straight) in oakland, ca about 12 years ago. We lived in the same apartment building, one day our apartment manager told me there was a girl in the building who was involved with some entertainment stuff and sense i was looking to get into entertainment i should introduce myself and seek her advice.
So i did just that, my first conversation with her i quickly learned she only went to entertainment events, but was hoping to work in the field of entertainment soon. We remain in contact and around this time she became interested in this guy that lived in the same building, Her mother who was addicted to crack introduced the two of them, yes he was her mothers drug dealer. However once they hooked up he promised her he would no longer sell her mother drugs. Well she fell for him pretty hard,so hard that one night around 2 am in the morning ( Chicago time, i moved) i received this phone call from her, she was crying hysterically, for a minute i thought her mother had died, but no he only dumped her, i was floored i mean i have never witness anyone crying so hard over a man, especially one who sold crack to her mama. She begged me to call him and talk to him on her behalf, i said no repeatedly and she just kept asking,so i broke down. I made the call convinced him to give her another chance and when i called her back and told her he is willing to work on their relationship, I'll never forget her response "what took you so long".
Fast forward: About five years ago, I decided to make some changes in my life because when i lost my apartment and ran into some financial difficulties, i was forced to take some inventory of my life and the people in it . I decided to remove this person out of my life, for too many reason to name, a lot happened over the years sometimes i was wrong and sometime she was wrong. I have not seen this person in three years and have not spoken to this person in two years. She continues to send emails inviting me places, sending text message's about things i could careless about and even though i have asked this person not to contact me, she has ignored my request. The last text message i received stated " I got a new job making $60.75/hr all i gotta do is wake up the animals in the zoo... So wake ur monkey ass up before i get fired!!!! Happy Thursday" Okaaay i am trying to find the humor in all of this, i mean should i be a little scared. I can recall times she would just stare at me and when i asked why is she staring , she would say she was just admiring me. I don't believe she is gay, but i believe her issues have a lot to do with her ex husband and maybe his lust for me. Pr family whats wrong with this picture? How can i get rid of this person? Reply to this
7/4/2008 7:10 AM
Gorgeous Sable wrote:
Ned, Maddie is giving you good advice below. Get far away from her. I knew a nice guy who thought he had found a nice girl. She asked him to drive her somewhere, they went in a house, the girl was there to get drugs, he didn't even know she used because the relationship was new. The house got raided, shots were fired and he got wounded and arrested because of her drama. Reply to this
7/4/2008 11:37 AM
cocoalatte wrote:
Uhm Ned change you number and block person from your email&friendlist! Seems that you have already gone the route of trying to be diplomatic and tactful in requesting that she not contact you. She continues with the madness ,which to me anyway means she does not respect your boundaries! Looks like you may have to sever all ties! No feedback, no conversation, and maybe shell get the hint.If not you can simply block ya number call her and tell her straight to the point"Listen girl"(you fill in the blank) I wont even say what I would say!
I will say that I laughed a lil at this part of your post "I got a new job making $60.75/hr all I gotta do is wake up the animals in the zoo..... So wake your monkey ass up before I get fired!!! Happy Thursday! Sorry I couldnt help it but it was one of those comments so bizarre and starnge that ya have to laugh! Is she on meds ,ya know something along the lines of Prozac?WTF Reply to this
7/5/2008 12:43 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey Ned Flander's ex mistress! okily-dokily- doo Neighbor!!! How ya doing ? Girl, your screen name is hilarious and I love the Simpson's! Now, about your ex-friend...It sounds like she is carrying a lot of deep hurt,that was there WAY before she got into the relationship with the man. Also,she seems extra-needy and her tank is running low on self-esteem. She also seems to be looking for love in all the wrong places, with anyone that will show her some attention. She may not be a bad person, she just hasn't had the right influences in her life probably from day one...If her mama introduced her to her crack-dealer, and you didn't mention a father(that pretty much says it all)... However,you sound as if you want NOTHING to do with her, because you haven't seen/spoken to her in 2-3 years...If you should have a change of heart,and are considering healing old wounds,then call her up and tell her you all need to talk...Leave no stone unturned,don't pussy-foot around with her,and handle her with kid-gloves.If that's not going to happen;still call her up and nicely but STERNLY inform her that you no longer wish to be contacted by her because, you're letting go of all hindrances and unhealthy relationships in your life. Tell her God Bless her,that you wish the best for her and keep it moving !... Now if she doesn't comply, and you let her down nicely,call your cell phone provider and change the number. I hope this helps. Reply to this
7/5/2008 6:43 PM
Ned Flander's ex mistress! okily-dokily- doo Neighbor wrote:
Thank you, How is your weekend going so far? Mines, pretty good. Reply to this
7/5/2008 7:43 PM
SheKnows wrote:
You are welcome. My weekend is going well! I went to a concert and a fireworks show last night. It was awesome! We watched the fireworks to music after the concert with 3-D glasses on, and it was just like at the movies it seemed like they were coming right at you...We had a ball! Reply to this
7/5/2008 6:53 PM
work in television wrote:
OH MY GOD!!! I have such a similar experience. I got rid of this girl in my life because she was just becoming too competitive with me ( we work in the same industry) and we were room mates for awhile and I would catch her watching me while I was sleeping! I hadn't seen or talked to her in 3 years when one day she walked into a this really obsure class that I was teaching at UCLA. She had to do some REAL digging to find out that I was teaching that class. I creeped me out, because I already felt like she was stalking me. I she still invites me to parities and events that she throws and I never show up and she keeps inviting me. And she sends me the same kind of Bulls*** emails like you got about waking up the animals. The only reason I haven't blocked her emails is that I like to be aware of her movements around me. Buy some mace Ned and be VERY careful. Reply to this
7/5/2008 8:39 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Workintelevision, girl I will have you in some prayer! That is some scary mess! Reply to this
7/6/2008 1:34 AM
Ned Flander's ex mistress! okily-dokily- doo Neighbor wrote:
Work, I understand your frustration. Some people are so sick and insecure, I am begining to feel scared, i'll have you in prayer put me in yours. Reply to this
7/4/2008 4:41 AM
Ned Flander's ex mistress! okily-dokily- doo Neighbor wrote:
Good morning PR family, OT: I know we sometimes share personal stories and offer advice, so i am seeking your advice about this issue.
I must go back a little, in order for you to understand my feelings. I met my ex friend (both of us are straight) in oakland, ca about 12 years ago. We lived in the same apartment building, one day our apartment manager told me there was a girl in the building who was involved with some entertainment stuff and sense i was looking to get into entertainment i should introduce myself and seek her advice.
So i did just that, my first conversation with her i quickly learned she only went to entertainment events, but was hoping to work in the field of entertainment soon. We remain in contact and around this time she became interested in this guy that lived in the same building, Her mother who was addicted to crack introduced the two of them, yes he was her mothers drug dealer. However once they hooked up he promised her he would no longer sell her mother drugs. Well she fell for him pretty hard,so hard that one night around 2 am in the morning ( Chicago time, i moved) i received this phone call from her, she was crying hysterically, for a minute i thought her mother had died, but no he only dumped her, i was floored i mean i have never witness anyone crying so hard over a man, especially one who sold crack to her mama. She begged me to call him and talk to him on her behalf, i said no repeatedly and she just kept asking,so i broke down. I made the call convinced him to give her another chance and when i called her back and told her he is willing to work on their relationship, I'll never forget her response "what took you so long".
Fast forward: About five years ago, I decided to make some changes in my life because when i lost my apartment and ran into some financial difficulties, i was forced to take some inventory of my life and the people in it . I decided to remove this person out of my life, for too many reason to name, a lot happened over the years sometimes i was wrong and sometime she was wrong. I have not seen this person in three years and have not spoken to this person in two years. She continues to send emails inviting me places, sending text message's about things i could careless about and even though i have asked this person not to contact me, she has ignored my request. The last text message i received stated " I got a new job making $60.75/hr all i gotta do is wake up the animals in the zoo... So wake ur monkey ass up before i get fired!!!! Happy Thursday" Okaaay i am trying to find the humor in all of this, i mean should i be a little scared. I can recall times she would just stare at me and when i asked why is she staring , she would say she was just admiring me. I don't believe she is gay, but i believe her issues have a lot to do with her ex husband and maybe his lust for me. Pr family whats wrong with this picture? How can i get rid of this person? Reply to this
7/5/2008 8:27 AM
BlessedWoman wrote:
Ned, Obviously there is more to this story than we know, because that text about the zoo was hilarious. As a matter of fact, I'm about to send it to my friends right now!!! ROFLMAO, ROFLMAO. That just sounds like something me and my friends would send to each other. It does however sound as if she has some insecure issues with starring at you and thinking you took too long to talk to the boyfriend that she asked you to call. However, that happens when one friend is more attractive than the other or if she has had insecure issues forever. But whatever your issue is with this person, if you simply ignore her, she will soon stop contacting you. But I love that zoo text, for real. Reply to this
7/4/2008 4:43 AM
Ned Flander's ex mistress! okily-dokily- doo Neighbor wrote:
Sorry for the double post and any misspelled words, i tried spell check.
7/4/2008 6:49 AM
Madison Rae wrote:
You are doing the right thing by ignoring her, she will get the message one day. She sounds like she has self esteem issues and you don't want to get pulled into her mess and become an innocent victim. Keep doing what u doing. Reply to this
7/4/2008 10:08 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Follow your instincts! Sounds like you are doing the right thing! Some people are only in your life for a reason or a season...and if you are blessed, some people are there for a lifetime. Reply to this
7/4/2008 10:45 AM
PDiddy's Child Bearing Hips wrote:
I know you are going through it trying to get passed your friends petty antics...BUT...that line about the monkey made me laugh out loud! Reply to this
7/4/2008 10:38 AM
eyeonu2 wrote:
Just to add a little more, I'd set my email address so that any messages from her automatically went to my junk email so I could bypass w/o reading. And if it wasn't too much of an inconvienance I'd either eliminate my text message feature or change my number. You can also usually program your cell to send calls from her # directly to voicemail.It's a hassle but so are nagative people and unneccessary drama, especially after you have advised that you'd like to terminate the relationship. It may not be sexual but she is stalking you. Be safe and keep yourself healthy! Reply to this
7/5/2008 7:13 PM
eyeonu2 wrote:
Unforturtunately it's from experience with a stalker who didn't understand no means no. Life is too damn short to be bothered with bullsh#@ Reply to this
7/5/2008 8:41 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Gurrllll! I am sorry to hear that! I am glad that you are safe and you were able to stop the BS! Reply to this
just stay away. keep ignoring her. you have admitted that you were sometimes wrong during this friendship. since you have "acknowledged" this, you can grow spiritually and emotionally. thusly, better things and people await you.
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7/4/2008 3:34 PM
PinkSilk wrote:
i have asked this person not to contact me, she has ignored my request.
^^ And there it is.
You made it clear that you don't want her in your life, and you are doing the right thing by ignoring her. Go ahead and block that email, and you might be able to block her texts as well. My little test is this: Does this friend make me smile? Do I feel happy being around them? If not, they get dropped with the quickness, lol.
7/4/2008 6:41 PM
Ned Flander's ex mistress! okily-dokily- doo Neighbor wrote:
Happy 4th of july Pr famiy. I would like to thank everyone for their sound advice, i was'nt sure if i was doing the right thing. I feel confident now that it is the right thing to do. Someone mention prozac, well their were so much more to the story, i'll just say that during her divorce she went to mental health and was prescibe prozac, but rather she took it or not i don't know. I have took the necessary steps to prevent her from contacting me again, except from my cell phone i would have to change my number all together. Again thank you all so much. Reply to this
7/4/2008 7:48 AM
Myra's BFF wrote:
^^^^ Hey Peaches! Is the movie you're referring to called CONSTELLATION? I have that movie and loved it. You'll find a lot of stars, many well known, who are looking to be a part of movies like that. But studios would rather push a tent pole or high concept movie like HANCOCK or BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT. Which is okay, but other movies get pushed to the side. Honestly I think actors are getting frustrated and just need the check.
I was at the Hollywood Black Film Festival this year and got some really good inside advice. A panelist told me that movies that do the best are family oriented. The genre doesn't matter. For example, WALL-E. A movie can be great, but if it's geared towards a certain audience, studio executives might be hesitant to greenlight it.
On another note, not that I play the gender card, I was even reading an article (I think it was The Hollywood Reporter) about a studio executive that hates women and isn't supportive of projects by and/or for women. They said he softened up a little bit after the success (somewhat) of SEX AND THE CITY. Even the movie called THE WOMEN starring Jada Pinkett Smith, Debra Messing and I think Meryl Streep is getting minimal push.
Sorry to be so long winded, this is about the only subject I'm passionate about.
But on a serious note... I am so submitting a budget proposal to 20th Century Fox after the holidays on Pookie's Crab Shack. If luck is on my side..... I smell a Razzie.
*fingers crossed*
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7/4/2008 11:12 AM
Peaches wrote:
Hey, thanks for the reply. The movie I saw was called "Blackout." It was a neighborhood in Brooklyn and what happened to its residents during the Blackout a few years ago. It was very good. Never heard of "Constellation," but I'll have to check it out. Reply to this
7/6/2008 6:16 PM
BlessedWoman wrote:
Hey Myra's BFF, I'm sure the knowledge shared at the HBFF last month was awesome, wish my schedule had permitted me and mine to make it. Hopefully we can make the ABFF next month. Trying to get my son in Bill Duke's Boot Camp. But they are right about family oriented movies are the money makers. Hopefully we can make a difference in the end. I'm hoping THE WOMEN will be a really good movie, even if they do only have the quota met with the one black woman in it. Reply to this
7/4/2008 12:04 PM
Facepainter wrote:
Hello Hollywood, Thanks babe for the new tunes. Listening right now with a big smile on my face.I am lying in bed after a long day but I am grooving with my shoulders cause the feet are hurting.Have a great holiday!! Reply to this
7/4/2008 12:47 PM
Hollyhood Reporter wrote:
Hey Facepainter, its a perfect day for some good music,some sun,relaxation,a and nice cocktail ( which I'm bout to pour) lol...Hey I glad you enjoyin those songs remember if there's any you missin from your collection you might need ok! I'll be lurkin while I'm B Que'ing hope you enjoy the holiday! Reply to this
7/4/2008 5:26 PM
stanforaliciakeys wrote:
I agree with all the comments regarding BET and the the lost opportunity for it to be something special. Miss Bev Smith as well as Ed Gordon. Reply to this
7/4/2008 5:55 PM
NtheKnow wrote:
Hello StanforAliciaKeys: Don't forget about Jacqui (sp) Reid. She was definitely a bright spot during her tenure. Reply to this
7/4/2008 7:47 PM
CARE wrote:
I think it is TLC and I think the person is Left Eye and Andre Rison... Lisa's father died while they were together and everybody knows about their dysfunctional relationship Reply to this
7/4/2008 9:26 PM
Creole Stunna wrote:
Finally finished reading all of the posts, whew! Shout out to my Louisiana peeps. BTW, had to come out of lurk mode to ask allupinyobi, your comments sound so familiar, we might know each other, by any chance are you in Hahnville, LA.???? Reply to this
7/5/2008 2:54 PM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
hi creole_stunna, shout out & much luv
no, im NO's finest, lol...my comments sound familiar in context or fact?? LOL Reply to this
7/5/2008 7:04 PM
allupinyoB.I. wrote:
crazy...im skipping 2nites show...everyone was great last nite, even rihanna, lol...j holiday C+..those parties, my goodness, gotta sister taking alka-seltzer, lol..im relaxing before i hit up some more after parties 2nite...oh, i saw dr. cosby..hes aging... Reply to this
7/5/2008 8:43 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Yes, you need to get your rest on! Bill is past 70 now isn't he? Girl JHoliday, did he put you to bed with boredom or a so/so show? You only gave him a C+. So is there alot of hype around Rihanna? Reply to this
7/5/2008 2:49 AMwhat? wrote:
no happy foruth of july for me. if america was so called gained its independence then why were blacks still being brutalized and were still slaves?
why were he indians still killed off?
why weren't women given any rights?
why weren't poor men allowed to vote?
Latinos were being discriminated against.
independence if for white men esp. rich white men. Reply to this
7/6/2008 6:49 AM
anon2 wrote:
Lauryn London is another stupid woman, this is what she said in an interview with KING magazine: KING: So you want a man who’s both honest and thug? London: An authentic gangsta—that deletes about half the rap game off your list. I love guys who are street. I won’t even give soft guys a chance. Menace II Society is my shit! Caine was like my first crush. Actually, O-Dog was my true dream guy. I was in love with him, from that opening scene where he pops the convenience-store worker. He had me from that gunshot [laughs]. He was ’hood, and I loved that.
So many young black women feel this way. Why on earth would you want a man who stays in and out of jail with kids by different women and a man who will beat you down. What kind of future do you have with a man like this? These stupid women like London send out the wrong message. There's nothing wrong with an educated man who is anti-thug. Pitiful, smh. Reply to this
7/6/2008 9:19 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Ain't that something ?...And Diddy had the nerve to say at the BET awards, that Lauren London should be a role model for all black women ??? He could have kept that one... Reply to this
7/6/2008 12:55 PM
R1 wrote:
1After the 'gangsta' beats her down multiple times and after he impregnates her 10 times without marrying and then bails, she will the main person stating there are not good men around and she now looking for a good man, and blah blah.
7/6/2008 1:56 PM
Tony wrote:
Hello All lurker fist time posting.. I read that article and the first thought that popped in my mind about Lauren was not pleasant. Hopefully she will grow up and leave that attitude behind. Right now she is at the bottom of the business and will deal with bottom people who have no-sense. She has potential maybe she will see one day that she can have more. She is very nieve and hangs around rappers all the time. Laura believes she knows more about the "game" than seasoned women. Easy piece and will do anything. Reply to this
7/6/2008 2:47 PM
eyeonu2 wrote:
Welocme Tony- good observation. Sad but happening in epidemic proportions. Reply to this
7/6/2008 10:06 AM
now wut now wrote:
These young girls better wake-up. Dating guys just because they have fast money, fancy cars, killing for no reason...Anything thats done illegal just isn't sexy to me. They better learn from other people's mistake. I remember that young lady named Kimba Smith.(she was in her early 20's) She was dating a drug dealer and got caught up in his bull. He was very abusive towards her. She ended up pregnant by him. She used to drive the drugs around for him. The police was trying to get him but before they could, he killed himself. Because they could not get to him they punished her. Even though she never touched the drugs, she was sentenced to 25 years in prison. She had her baby in prison(so sad). President Clinton pardoned her right before his term was up and she went free. If it had not been for Clinton, she would've spend half of her life in prison for nothing. Reply to this
7/6/2008 11:40 AM
anon2 wrote:
I know a story I want to share, a girl who lives in my cousin's hood thought she was the shit because she was dating this balla and dressing fly and always had a wad. She went with him on a road trip to transport drugs, they were busted during a traffic stop. His family bailed him out, he went back to his hood and got murdered, the folks in Oregon went after her full throttle since they didn't have him. She got 20 or 25 years. These girls better wake up and get their own legally. Stuff likes this reminds me of the book the coldest winter ever. Reply to this
7/6/2008 2:46 PM
ItIsWhatItIs wrote:
LL is silly. Her choice of men reflects where she is mentally. I'll take Hill Harper, Barack, an educated, hardworking, God fearing brother over Lil Wayne, 50 cents and all the other wankstas. The real gangstas are in Iraq fighting for our country. These so called thugs wouldn't last a day in Iraq. The real mean are in the library studing their butt off. The real men are working 2-3 legal jobs so that their children can have a better life. LL needs a positive female role model in her life. Reply to this
7/6/2008 2:53 PM
eyeonu2 wrote:
That's a hellva viewpoint. I hear you!!! Wonder where this young girls parents are. Wonder if the reps are going to come out to try to clean this up. She said more and none of it demonstrated a she is a bright young lady. Let's see if someone does spin control on this garbage. Reply to this
7/6/2008 5:53 PM
BlessedWoman wrote:
Most of these young ladies are the way that they are because their mom's are on the sideline calling the offensive plays for them. I listen to some of these girls talk and the only thing they want is one of these ballers to want them sexually, and most of them wont even go to a club or function where there are no celebrities, especially rappers or NFL players. So I'm sure LL parents know and understand. I know a young lady slept with a 500 lb. drug dealer so she could buy her dad a car, and believe me, he knew it. They groomed her to do just that. Reply to this
7/9/2008 4:59 AM
Chris Black wrote:
"Big Duke" Kandi is not the only one with money, Tamika Scott has worked with Tyler Perry ($Ching Ching$) on his Plays, she wrote and produced songs for his Soundtracks as well. Also check out "Meet The Browns" Stage Play, Tamika Scott plays the Daughter. The answe is in NO WAY Xscape, they're doing fine now and were doing good back then. Most of the girls were pregnant while the group was still poppin, EXCEPT Kandi.Kandi had her baby AFTER the group broke up!!!!!! Reply to this
7/9/2008 5:02 AM
Chris Black wrote:
"ItIsWhatItIs" You people kill me, 50 cent is a VERY smart man, could your BROKE a** have gone from NOTHING to being a Billionaire like that? NO!!!!!! So stop effing hating!!! Reply to this
7/15/2008 5:53 AM
cat4everrr wrote:
i'm gonna go with sister sledge, the funeral being the one for the youngest earlier this year or last. that's the only girl group who's last name i know and the bi states "over the years" so i assume this group has been off the market for quite a while Reply to this
7/15/2008 1:42 PMDestiny wrote:
Kandi is in no way broke, but the others girls may be.. Just because Tamika wrote for Meet the Browns does not mean she has money if you look at the numbers none of those plays soundtracks sold so she in no way has money like Kandi and Tiny. Kandi did not write say my name she wrote 5 songs on writings on the wall (bills, bugaboo, so good, she can't love you, hey ladies). she is set for real Reply to this
7/24/2008 4:22 AM
franxu wrote:
All the Xscape members are working, Tamika is makin music, Latocha is married... and All we know what about Kandi and Tini. SWV: Coko is on tour, Taj is married with a sportman, Lelee is not... All the envogue member are so busy on tour allways. The girls of Brownstone are reunited and recording... Maybe 1 of the allure members.... But they have myspaces and all seems to be right with them. I dont know nothing about 702 members, Jade, Total, Kut Klose... Reply to this
This black female group remains popular. Like other black female groups, the public knows the first and last names of each member.
Sadly, while they were on top, they were ripped off so badly (like the majority of other female groups).
One member was so broke, she couldn't even afford food and her ribs were protruding from her rib cage.
She was also on the verge of being evicted from an apartment because she was two months past due on her rent and to top it off, she thought she might be pregnant.
She called music executives affiliated with her label and literally begged for money, telling them, if she had the baby she would have to go on public assistance just to survive and she was broke, hungry and damn near homeless.
They ignored her pleas and hung up in her face.
The pregnancy was a false alarm.
Over the years, this group member had a bad habit of becoming involved with older mean men. Her boyfriend at the time was no exception.
At the funeral of a family member, she became so overcome with grief, she reached out to him to be consoled, instead, he loudly told her in front of her relatives and mourners, keep your hands off me and he then angrily pushed her to the ground. Onlookers looked on in shock.
Who is the group member and who is the group?
Hint: It's not LeLe of SWV.
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check your email
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just answered, pls check your email.
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Well since we dont have a time frame, how about the Blubelles?
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SWV never came to mind since Mya said that the public would know the 1st & last name of each member. There are very few groups that would fit that criteria. I know Dawn (from EnVouge) gave an interview & said that during the 9yrs they were all together, that the group never made 1 million dollars. Dawn is recently separtated from a husband but it could be another member. I knew all their names during their hay day. Now I can only think of Cindy.
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Dawn has been back with her husband, he was with her at the BET awards the other night.
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EnVogue - we've always known their first and last names. I think it's Terry Ellis. She had a very bad drug problem at one point and was said to be in financial ruins a few years ago.
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holy shit are you forreal? She seemed so conservative
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EnVogue - we've always known their first and last names. I think it's either Terry Ellis or Maxine Jones. Terry is rail thin; and Maxine had a very bad drug problem at one point and was said to be in financial ruins a few years ago.
We know that they didn't get all the money due to them because of bad business deals. Which is part of the reason they broke up and never really got back together.
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I'm thinking that it may be EnVogue as I have known the Ellis family for a minute...
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This is either Dawn Robinson or Terri Ellis of EnVogue.
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This is my second time typing this. I do not see my first response. Dawn Robinson or Terri Ellis of EnVogue.
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Sounds like Dawn from En Vouge to me???
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Despite Dawn going back to her psycho husband, I doubt if Myra would do a BI on her the way Dawn used to comment on this board.
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It's obvious you're talknig about Kammelah Williams from 702
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I/m thinking the group JADE.
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I can't name one member from Jade. During Envoge hay day, I knew all their names. Now I can only think of Cindy, Maxine or Dawn. Dawn gave an interview where she said the 9ys she was a member, the group never made 1 million. Dawn is recently separated from her husband who look to be around the same age as her so it could be another memeber.
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Yeah. I cancelled Jade. Won't touch the rest of that
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Dawn is back with her psycho husband and like I said in another post, I don't think Myra would do a BI on her because she used to post in here and they know each other. Even if Myra is disappointed in her, she has loyalty.
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Hey Maddie, what about Maxine Jones, I see she has a daughter, did not know she had a coke problem..
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I concur ! Myra makes you want to meet her, with all that I've heard about her she is an extraordinary woman and remarkable person.
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what about JADE? Be right back....
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I wanted to go old school and say Mardy Wilson of the Supremes (we already know about Florence Ballard).
I'm thinking the hint of who it's not means it's someone more current.
I might tell my age with this guess, but how about someone from TLC?
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I wanted to go old school and say Mary Wilson of the Supremes (we already know about Florence Ballard).
I'm thinking the hint of who it's not means it's someone more current.
I might tell my age with this guess, but how about someone from TLC?
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I'm thinking Tionne. I heard Mack 10 used to beat her.
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I don't think it is T-Boz. I think she has a couple of boutiques named after her daughter in Houston and one just opened up in Atlanta. I don't think she was/is hurting for money. I have no idea who this is. So I will keep on lurking :o)
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after their album before 'crazysexycool', all three ladies were broke.
they owed laface records money. tlc talked about this on several tv shows.
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Yup you are right!!!!
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I am co-signing with you Kelolo. He sure did abuse her, and it is said that Pebbles/Traci which ever one (can't remember)that discovered the group ripped them off big time!
Sticking with her until she gets the NOT.
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Think that would be the Good Reverend Doctor Bishop Evangelist Pebbles "Perri"
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LOL, Did you give her enough titles ? LMAO...Yes, she is a woman of the cloth now. I was so happy that she had found God and was excited for her. But, somebody came on here and posted that she's still up to her old tricks, and that she should be called Reverend-Rip Off ,LMAO Whew!!!
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Now that is funny!
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the high priestess was something else in her day...and thats just in ATL...im glad that she found God as is alotta other folks!!!
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LOL
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I know she came off with an "atti-tude" to me when she would give interviews. But she seemed so hurt about the TLC situation. But they let it be known that she wasn't right towards them as far as managing them. Do you remember that video for "Backyard?!" Left Eye and TBoz made an appearance in that one.
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I saw her in an interview about the subject and I just read indignant from her. She just listed so much that she did for them as if to justify that deal. There is no way that an above the board deal that was fair for the artist would have had them receiving less than a million @ b4 taxes with all the music they had on the chart. One would think with all the stories that have been publisized about these types of deals, peeps would be wiser when signing now.
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Eye, you would think but people are still getting suckered into deals with the record companies on a daily basis! Sad!
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Someone in En Voque, maybe Maxine.
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EnVogue
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Tionne from TLC?
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In the BI it said the pregnancy was a false alarm. Tionne had a baby, so it's not here.
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A person can only be pregnant once in life or think they are pregnant? Tionne had the child after TLC was over and she had married Mack10..so according to the Blind Item the false alarm happened while the group was on top.
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My previous posts didn't go through, so I'll try Terry Ellis with EnVogue.
My first guess was a member of TLC.
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Terry Ellis from En Vogue???
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Hey PR Fam! Jennifer, I like Terry Ellis from EnVogue. Awhile ago, a couple of the insiders mentioned that she used to mess with the EV producer, but either he was married (?) or something else caused it not to work out. Anyway, at one point she had to live with Cindy Herron who, the insiders also said, married rich. So Terry Ellis is a good guess.
As a secondary guess, perhaps one of the girls from Total: Kima, Keisha or Pam.
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Peaches, I heard that the EV producer that Terry Ellis was dating was married and he ended up going back to his wife.
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Hey Jennifer, How ya doing? Yes, I heard that too about him going back to his wife...
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Hey Jennifer! Girl, that is a shame but I think on here someone stated that she was the hold out alot when it came time to speak up about their monies due to this very reason. Everyone knows that Dawn was always vocal about them not getting paid.
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Good Morning SheKnows and SouthnDiva, I heard that Terry was putting a lot of pressure on Dawn to sign the contract that they were all offered. Dawn didn't want to sign it because she didn't think they were getting paid enough. She was right and all of the members of En Vogue, except Cindy, are broke. If the four of them would have held out for more money, they would have gotten it. The producers and the record company weren't going to replace all four of them. Terry probably didn't want to make her boyfriend mad by demanding more money.
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I wonder why the other 2 didn't stand up for Dawn and getting more money. I bet they regret now.
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Dayum SHAME!!!! I know Terry is best friends with Holly Robinson Peete, I wonder if she helps her out...I guess the lovin was that good! Had her all discombobulated!
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Waving to Maddie, on for a few, will bring the ribs. Darlings, I know a little about this. Terry was banging the producer and didn't want to side for more money because she thought it would make him mad. Heard he was shocked at her reaction and dumped her for another woman. Cindy has 4 kids but the money isn't rolling in from hubby like it used to. Max, Dawn and Terry and stone cold broke. I also wondered if Holly helps Terry out that is, if Rodney don't spend all their money on booze with his drunk flirting ass. Everybody who posts on this site has more money than Terry, Max and Dawn.
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Gorgeous, hey girl, have a wonderful fourth and as usual you just told me something else! I KNEW Dawn was broke but Terry and Max! I thought Max had a hair salon and like me stated, I wonder if Terry does get help from Holly! Now Rodney needs to sit down some dayum where!
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Hello Gorgeous,
Everybody who posts on this site has more money than Terry, Max and Dawn.LOL
You are so right!
When Dawn was in my town promoting her LUCY PEARL gig, she told this very story(the BI).We,( the glam squad) only worked with her for 2 days and on the second morning she told us of the drama that went on with EnVogue.Terri is the other member that she spoke of that was pregnant.She had my stylist friend teary eyed, the hairstylist and I were wide eyed with our mouths agape.We couldn't understand how a group with the success of EnVogue could be that broke. In fact that very day she said that her phone was being cut off.We felt sorry for her past experiences and couldn't believe that she was still in financial problems although she was in a new group.But she was also complaining about that group too.
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Hey Facepainter, girl you got my mouth agape! So Terri was pregnant?
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Lord knows that Envogue was my girls! I used to wear them out! You would hear them"morning noon and night"at my house,LOL...Especially"hold on" and"Don't let go" from Set It Off soundtrack... My sisters would come in and just shake their heads...One of my sisters is real-outspoken, she would say"turn that____off" LMAO!!!
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Girl, I STILL have them in rotation! Laughing@ what your sister told you! Can't knock their talent not one bit! Check your email!
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Girl,I got and just responded... I agree with all that you said!!! We are so on the same page
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Terry did date the EV producer..but she also brought Teddy Riley Riley home 4 Thanksgiving 1 yr..they were dating. I can't see her being flat broke though...her family is very close..and her sisters are all professional women..they would help her out.
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If we go current, my bet would be on Tlc or Envogue, leaning towards TLC since Myra said older men.
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^^^^ Please accept my apologies for the double post.
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I thought about TLC but then I'm not sure if everyone knows the first AND last names of each member. That was a clue.
The only group I can think of in which I know the first and last names of each member is Destiny's Child, but I doubt it's them.
I do know that a one of the members of 702 died recently, and her sister is also in the group... but then I can't think of their first names let alone their last.
I know it's farfetched, but I'm going with Destiny's Child until they are notted.
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The group remains popular so i'm wondering if it's a girl group from the 90's.
Good evening fam *waving*. Hope everyone is doing well.
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If we go current, my bet would be on Tlc or Envogue, leaning towards TLC since Myra said older men. Specifically TBoz
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My Post didn't work the first time.
EnVogue
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Sorry I see the first comment up top.
This Bi sounds exactly like a conversation that was told to me by one of the EnVogue members.The funeral part I am unaware of or don't remember.I am thinking real hard to try to remember which member she was speaking about.I will be surprised if EnVogue is notted.
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Hey Facepainter, how u doing tonite? Ok so u have inside info.Hmm Dawn maybe?
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Hey Golden,
I'm good thanks and the it looks like it's going to be a beautiful day. Well I kinda of touched on this months ago. The day we found out Dawn got back together with her ex.
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Yeah I see where u posted further down about it being Terri. I remember them foreclosing on her house, and her hanging around Holly Rob., but dont remember to much else.. regarding her.
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I read somewhere that she and Holly are bff and it was her that introduced Holly and Pete.
Well I guess that would explain the huge drop in her weight after the group split..and I thought she had the best body of the group and had gotten a major dose of the Lipo. Hunger will do a number a person.
I am still leaning on T Boz though but like Terri alot for the BI too.
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Thought about Envogue, Brownstone. Need a time frame.
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Some girl groups (exluding SWV)
702
Allure
Xscape
Danity Kane-prego rumors were out there
Changing Faces
TLC
EnVouge
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The key words in the BI are to know the 1st & last name of each memeber. I could not name one person in 701, Allure & changing faces (even when they were on top). I really don't think Danity Kane made enough money to get ripped off. Hell, the owe MTV money for broadcasting that bull$hit. Don't think the 2 ladies of TLC are into older men. The last man Chilli dated was the married TJ Holmes from CNN. That leaves Terri, Maxine, Cindy & Dawn of Envouge. Cindy & Dawn were married so I am going with the ever so thin Terri.
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Yes Grace I think your right.It's Terri.
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Here are a few other girl groups,
The Good Girls
Brownstone
Total
Xscape
What was the name of the Group Chaka Khan's daughter sang in?
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Chaka Khan's daughter sang in a group called "pretty in pink"
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Learn something new all the time. Never new Chaka's daughter sang in a group.
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Yes she sure did...Malini and I went to the same high school (she was two years younger) and were on the same varsity cheer squad! Whew...finally something I can comment on and know what I'm talking about....LOL!!!!
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I didnt know Chaka Khans daughter sang either until I saw her on Soultrain and Don Corenlius metioned that she was Chaka Khans daughter ! She was in a group with 2 other females I think!
Was she down to earth? just curious.
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Hey cocoalatte~ She was extremly down to earth, but there was a song out in LA back then called "Yo Mama's on Crack Rock" *SMDH* and a few classmates used to taunt her with that song because that was the time when Chaka was out there bad. *SMDH* again!
Kidada Jones was there at the sametime too...she was another cool person!
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Oh wow, I remember that song. Talk about fighting words! Kids can be very cruel.
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Terry Ellis of En Vogue
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Good evening my Panache fam, my answer to this blind item would have to be T-Boz and TLC... If not, is this an old school girl group or someone more recent???
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I am going to co-sign with T-Boz also. I remember she used to get knocked around by Mac 10. Also, when I saw her on the awards the other night, she just didn't seem right. She looked like her spirit was broken. Or maybe she was just not feeling well. But, she looked out of it!
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Think the board is acting up a little hence the double post.
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Xscape
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okay, i'm gonna take a few stabs at this:
First guess--En Vogue
Broke member: Cindy Herron
Second Guess--3LW
Broke member: Naturi Naughton
Third guess--SWV
Broke member: Taj
Fourth Guess--Xscape
Broke member: any one of them except Kandi
Last Guess--Salt-N-Pepa
Broke member: Spinderella
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Oh,Spin is a good guess, Duke
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I like this one, too.
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Taj is not broke, she is married to Eddie George former Tenessee Titan turned commentator. TV1 did a show about them; I Married a Baller.
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Hey meme's mommie, that show was funny as hell to me! He was trying to help her lose weight and she was sneaking food EVERY chance she got! LOL!
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Cindy Herron is not broke. She married a baseball player and is living quite nicely. They have been married for some time and I believe have 4 kids.
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I think the hint "it's not LeLe of SWV" makes this a 90's group.
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Xscape, I know all the names
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Miss Kim..... I do like the way you think. I'm sure I am the only person that knows TLC as Tionne T-Boz Watkins, Lisa Left Eye Lopes and Rozanda Chilli Thomas. I know what you're thinking... And yes, I stans for TLC.
I do like the DC guess. Who would it be? Probably Michelle. I love her. I have since day 1. But baby girl has been looking like she's two Wheeties boxes short of a complete breakfast. Bless her heart.
Plus I did hear an old rumor that she was pregnant around the time she was dating Curtis Martin. But I'm sure that was just a rumor.
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We are on the same page. I live in GA and was crazy about TLC growing up! I figured not many people outside of the A (besides myself) would actually remember their names.
You are right about Michelle. Homegirl looks like she'll blow away with the wind.
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Why is no one thinking Destiny's Child? Michelle Williams has a rib cage that can circle the Sahara Desert!
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Wouldn't think she would get as much as the other two being that they were there from the getgo. The one in the front wrote all, if not most, of the material. I always wondered what kind of royalties Michelle would be entitled? But, would she be on the verge of starvation? Didn't she invest in some WNBA team?
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Not true. Michelle reportedly is mad b/c LaTavia and LeToya, the first two members, actually earn more than her in royalties due to their contracts and the fact that they were booted out of the group against their will. In fact, the two members even collect royalties on Destiny Fulfilled, an album they had nothing to do with...
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When I said the first two meant Bey and Chelle. Out front writer=Bey. But, was not aware Tav and Toya was getting money from the royalties like that! Quick question, how are L & L able to get royalties off Destiny Fulfilled?
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Hmm really the plot thickens... Although I am glad to know there getting money b/c they way they were kicked out wasnt right.
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Hey GG. Thinking everyone should be set for the rest of their days. So Michelle only had one album with DC3?
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Yup sounds right, anything else is maybe touring monies. I hope Latavia is investing.
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No, she had Survivor, too which L&L got money off of as well. Wise girls, especially LeToya's mom who was an accountant.
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B/c Destiny Fulfilled was an album under L & L's original contract that they signed with Columbia. It doesn't matter that they didn't sing on it, since they were kicked out against their will there was no breach of contract and so that was the settlement they received in their parting. They also received monies off of the DC Greatest hits and X-mas albums and singles. LeToya still lives good off her royalites and used it to open that boutique in H-town.
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HELLLL! They could have kicked me out, too for that! You wouldn't have any limelight, but the ends sound soooo soooo sweet. I would have been at home somewhere probably studying talking to the T.V. saying..."Y'all better sing! Sing another verse for me! Just make sure my check is in the bank."
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Yup I know thats right. Even when Survivor was a hit, I believe they took them back to court and won something off of that b/c they werent supposed to discuss, and Bey writing that song was them discussing.
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I remember that. But I had no idea they got all those royalties. That's a sweet deal. I thought they got the Florence Ballard-deal (very little) when they left.
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I don't know how many they were to record but, I could see why Bey would do her own projects. Up there singing, working and dancing and the other half of the group is getting P A I D! not even breaking a sweat. Does anyone know what happened to Farrah? I remember her walking off stage and never coming back.
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I'd be interested to know where Farrah landed as well. I did think it was interesting that she had the EXACT same thing to say about Matthew & his management as Letoya & Latavia.
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That is true. Beyonce & team broke their original agreement not to disparage the other members publicly, but controversy sells.
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LaToya's boutique in Houston is quite nice, too. In a very nice outdoor shopping center with pretty decent traffic. She should do quite well with that.
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they made money cuz what they dont discuss is that letoya & tavia CO WROTE dc's early hits...and thats where the bucks come in...michelle w is fine(no pun intended)...she made at least 20mil off the last album & tour...and yes, toyas boutique is nice, its near the galleria and her mom is a sweetheart(thanks for the joe's jeans!!)...i think this is someone from total...their days with bad boy are infamous...they were allegedly still living in the projects during the Kissin You days...im thinking Pam from Total, but there are so many girl groups, who knows??
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SO sorry!!!
Shout out to Letoya, Mom & Co @ Lady Elle Boutique!!!!!!
Thanks for hooking a sister up!!
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Would LaToya and LaTavia be considered "RIPPED OFF"?
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What about Chilli, didnt she date LA, and is Dallas older also?
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LA as in REID? Not Miss soft-shoe, flowing robes, my-lipchap-be poppin', Doris Day scarf wearing...Oh forgive me. He just makes me ill.
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Lil e!!! Lmao, at lip chap poppin. That was a stroy out there years ago, that chilli slept with LA, and that was part of the reason 4 him and Pebbles break up. Just assumed him and Dallas were Bi.
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Huh! You don't say? I guess Chili wanted some/all of her money back! You assUMED they were bi? Well, pull a chair close, I will tell you this. Make no assumptions on Miss Reid. I swear with all those robes, palazzo pants and scarves sista gurl is actually floating on heels. Just my opinion.
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Lmao at floating on heels. He got it up to make his son right? Palazzo pants , lip chap and all!
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MmmmHmmm. You got that right. His son was a little too much for me, too. Saw him on SWEET! 16. (in fact, all those kids make me sick). I remember the robust young man talking about the girls and the way they looked and all I could think about was his dad and that shiny MAC lipglass he was wearing with those flowing robes.
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Yeah he was about to have a nervous breakdown b/c the invitations werent right. I'm like real life u adjust, and keep it moving. Lawd all I have in my mind now are flowing robes, lmao.
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Yes! Those sweet16 shows are a bit much... Those are some of the most spoiled, arrogant, and ungrateful little__________I have EVER seen.Eazy E's daughter was a trip,and Tameka was just as Crazy as her. We were cracking up and shaking our heads. Some of that stuff is sooo over the top and just flat out ridiculous...One girl said that her mother was so lame, and that her dad had BETTER make the party happen ??? I could not have said those words about my parents...The party would have been OVER and the beatdown would commence! My mother didn't play that talking back stuff,OR being grown and disrespectful. However, I'm glad that they raised us like that
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Those Sweet 16 shows are just ridiculous. I recently saw the one with "Quincy"...Kim Porter's son with Al B Sure. I don't know Quincy's relationship qith Al B Sure, but if it is half-way decent, I would have been pissed off if I was Al B Sure. I'm all for Diddy stepping up to the plate as the step-daddy. Good for him. Thank goodness for all of the men in this wolrd that take on the role of father figures. However, something just did not sit right with me about this whole show. They acted as if Quincy was Diddy's biological son and there was no mention of Al at all. I also thought that if this is how they are raising these kids...it's a damn shame. The worship of material things to the max.
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the partys theme was supposedly "changed" cuz B. Sure had a problem with his son stuntin like his "diddy"...there is a little beef there but al is not in the position to really do much about it...diddy needs to try and bond with his own damn kids instead of using them for photo-ops...especially the ones that he just provides for and is not a factor in their lives, chance combs anybody??? and i think its a travesty that they imbed these reckless images of excess in their kids minds...education is further down the line as a priority...thats scary..
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Girl, you had better PREACH! How are you today?
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hey diva! how r u this a.m.?? im good...gearing up for essence! having trouble adding my two cents, tho, LOL
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Girl, I am doing good! Paris stated that there was a delay in the posting of the comments! I want to go to the Essence Festival!!!!
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Me too SD, havent been since Katrina.
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Chile if I was Sarh Chapman, I'd keep Chance as far from the fu**ery as possible.
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So what cha trying to say GG-LOL? By virtue of sleeping with Diddy and having a child with Diddy, I can't say that you morals and standards are very high. Me thinks given the chance Sarah would still be with Diddy and would expose the child to the lifestyle as well. Just a thought and my thoughts only. With as many kids as the public is aware of and the drama that is Diddy- why have his kids hmmm?
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Girl yes normal people would not entertin the Diddy foolishness. I think all the years Sarah put in, she decided to have her baby, and maybe walk away with the check? Dont know, just random thoughts but from what I understand it's not the first she was pregnant for him.
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isnt there another one besides chance?? i could have sworn someone told me that...now if sarah was with him long enough to have TWO pregnancies, why the hell isnt the little girl ever with him?? SMH @ trifling women....her & kim both...no self-respect...if i fell, diddy couldnt blow on my bo-bo...yuck
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LMAO at blow3 on my boo boo
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No boo boo kisses for Diddy, lol. Too funny.
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ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hey Allup!!! Sister I couldn't agree with you more. Although,they have had a couple of kids on there doing good in school, many aren't thinking about it and will probably try and live off their family's money,SMDH... Because, if they have their parents wrapped around their fingers like that, they will probably not be compliant in their parents demands for college. There's nothing wrong with giving your child a party, but a whole lot of that is money wasted...But,like my hubby was saying those people are wealthy, and in a whole different tax bracket from most of us. So,they can afford to do it "Big"...Sultans, Royals,and Tycoons do it even bigger for their children...So, hey whatever floats your boat and your children's boat?
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i think the lesson or better yet blueprint is latrell sprewell...he is the same cat that turned his nose up at 21mil saying "he had to feed his family" WTF?? and he is now broke, how are they eating NOW?? u dont know whats gonna happen financially...that party money would be better spent invested in bonds for their kids & grandkids & generations, but i guess 100cases of Ace of Spades is more appealing than that...
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Girl, you ain't never lied. But, they're too busy trying to appease their arrogant and stuck-kids to think about that. I saw a episode where a boy and girl practically begged to be invited to this girl's party. She screamed NO!, and said "no lames were invited and plus that they couldn't dress"...I told my sons you treat everyone like they're somebody, and to try and befriend those who are the outcasts at school...
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now thats just terrible...that child needs a cold, harsh taste of reality...she needs a week in the hood, no'lectric, mayonaisse sandwiches, hand me downs, basic TV, etc so that this brat would understand that life is about ups & downs...shame on her parents...u should ALWAYS teach your kids humility, regardless of your financial status because its always subject to change...
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Sis u aint neva lied, thats just a digrace. And your sons will thank u for that humilty later.
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LOL...I have a son & daughter...we live in a gated community but i never let my son(the oldest) forget where "I" came from and that it is also a part of him...his life lesson #2 was that if u want anything, u gotta work for it...#1 was/is treat folks the way youd like to be treated(especially women, LOL)...
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If more parents would teach their children this, the world would be a much better place. *standing ovation* for both you and Sheknows for teaching the right way to be.
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hey GG, sorry I didn't get to respond to you last time. I definitely agree with what you all have been saying. I'm always so late! But anyway, me and my little man stay inside!! I'm in SC with no AC in my car, and carrying a baby, so I'm MISERABLE! How are you??
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Hey PJ'sMommy!! Glad to know yall are hanging tough. Not having AC in the car is tough, whew yes please stay in the house where its cool, and stay hydrated with water. Have a safe and Happy 4th!
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Thats a good thing to teach your children.Too often children grow up with a sense of entitlement because of who their parents are,and assume that everythign should be handed to them on a golden platter!
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thanks sisters!
it starts @ home
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Al and Quincy are just fine. Also Quincy had already had a party given by AL for close friends and family on the Brown side. Al and Shawn are fine, Quincy has a relationship with his father and with his stepfather, no beef between the 2 of them. The theme of the party was changed for other reasons and not what the media has inaccurately reported and people keep repeating.
It takes a village to raise a child and please keep in mind that not seeing the other kids or Al on TV or in the media does not mean that the Father (Diddy or AL) is not fufilling their parental duties.
Sean takes care of ALL his children and so does Quincy.
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Thanks for stopping by and setting the record straight for us Kim. These hips are tired of being caught up in false accusations.
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Miss Child BearingHips, u need to stop your killing me slowly, lol.
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OMG! Hillarious!! These "reps" kill me coming in here trying to "set the record straight". I saw that episode and as a parent, I was pissed off. My feelings were hurt for Al B. Your son is acknowledging some other dude as his step daddy. When did Diddy marry Kim? Not never! Diddy basically pimped out Quincy for some publicity. Al B. Sure was demoted so Kim and Diddy could get some lime light. To make matters worse, the performers he had at the party weren't A-list. I'm sure he paid them a couple grand to perform. You're Diddy. Where were the A-list names that Quincy dropped? Diddy had to pay Lauren London to be Quincy's date. Quincy was so lame. You can tell the only game he has is to use Diddy's name to get some girls. Do he not realize that Al B. Sure was the bomb back in the 90's? Let me put on my Nite and Day and reminisce over that unibrow! The whole show was bafoonery.
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OMG! Hillarious!! These "reps" kill me coming in here trying to "set the record straight". I saw that episode and as a parent, I was pissed off. My feelings were hurt for Al B. Your son is acknowledging some other dude as his step daddy. When did Diddy marry Kim? Not never! Diddy basically pimped out Quincy for some publicity. Al B. Sure was demoted so Kim and Diddy could get some lime light. To make matters worse, the performers he had at the party weren't A-list. I'm sure he paid them a couple grand to perform. You're Diddy. Where were the A-list names that Quincy dropped? Diddy had to pay Lauren London to be Quincy's date. Quincy was so lame. You can tell the only game he has is to use Diddy's name to get some girls. Do he not realize that Al B. Sure was the bomb back in the 90's? Let me put on my Nite and Day and reminisce over that unibrow! The whole show was bafoonery.
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How come when insiders "drop" their so called knowledge, everyone takes it as fact or other people comment on something they SAW ON TV which is edited and in no way matches REAL LIFE but someone else can come on and post about the situation and that person
has to be the rep, the person themselves or just out and out ridiculed for giving another side of the story?
Please be mature enough to realize that not even 1/2 of what you see on TV is real and if you are not are part of the Quicny, Al, Sean Combs, Kim Porter family then REALLY do not know what is going on. So stop posting your OPINION on what you saw on TV as a FACT.
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i dont have to know bill & hillary peraonally to know that problems exist...they are public figures and thus often the basis of TALK...is chance combs our "opinion"?? u know what, dont even answer that...and THANKS again KIM for re-assuring us that all is well when diddys tryst with both men & women(namely cassie) duly prove otherwise...
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Tired of gossipers? How trite, this is a gossip site. It's one thing to drop your facts or opinion and keep it moving. But when you have to come back to talk trash you lose major points. If you know what the truth is pat yourself on the back and keep it moving.
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exactly, if you are tired of gossipers and haters, bounce, this is a gossip site.
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testing
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Hey Paris, my nieces love the 'Ballin' series - they think I'm Lear...lol
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Hey face painter, golden girl, kelolo and myra's bff *waving*. It's good to see you all on here
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Hey PrettyP, *waving back at ya*! I think all them girl were hungry, the way they take advantage of these recording artists. Pimp em out, make their money, and dump em. The ones that make it are lucky.
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Ok BI says the group was on top in their day.
Top groups were:
TLC
Destiny's Child
Envogue
SWV
this is IMO, if were thinking recent
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Now that I think about it, I'm not sure if it could be DC3 because the BI made it seem like the entire group was ripped off. I can see the Knowles machine working double time to ignore Kelly and Michelle, but Beyonce? That's they're golden child. I would think they Would protect her at all costs since she is the Knowles' meal ticket.
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out of all of the groups from the 90s, en vogue seems to be the most popular.
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testing
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Xscape, cherish,702,Danity Kane,TlC,
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testing again
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Hey face painter, golden girl, kelolo and myra's bff *waving*. Either ladies from tlc is a good guess. They stated themselves that at one point in time they didn't have enough money to pay their bills.
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Hi prettyprincess waving back at you!
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Hey there,Pretty!
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Now that i re-read, it could also be left eye from TLC. She had a "false alarm" if i'm not mistaken, when she was involved with Andre Rison (older mean man??)
"Homeless" could also be a clue, possibly. Just trying to think abstractly here.....
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I agree with your guess. Also, TLC went bankrupt when they were on top and blamed Babyface/LA Reid. Also, Andre was abusive to her and had been charged with assaulting her the year before she burned down his house according to Wikkipedia. As another clue that this might be about TLC and Left Eye, Wik says that a tat on "her right arm was the name Parron, for her late stepbrother."
don't know if that football player whose home Left burnt down was mean...but he seemed older.
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Sorry for the double post below(just read Paris' comment about the time delay) and the failure to edit completely. Found out later that Rison was older and abusive.
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Lisa and Dre fought constantly. Made up constantly. When she burnt the house down, she was supposedly trying to beat him home. Was wearing an outfit she knew would have him blazing.
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No pun intended. Just saw that. *RIP*
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Forgot about the tat!! I remember left eye talking about that on the VH1 documentary....THX 4 the reminder.
btw, Andre Rison is the football player whose house was burned down by left eye.
r.i.p.
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hey, u guys may be on to something...left eye(RIP) also dated suge knights older, meaner assss...and i can TOTALLY see la & face hanging up...they are infamously known for effin over their artists..and the bankruptcy tale of TLC is legendary...
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TLC, toni Braxton.. I can thtink of any other bankrupt Laface artist.
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two of the biggest R&B acts ever filing bankruptcy is two acts too many...
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Ain't that the truth! I believe that is why Face headed out and left LA with LaFace records. Sounds like some seriuos mismanagement!
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It is so much traffic on the site that the posts are being delayed up to 3-5 minutes. We apologize for the delay and that's why we are seeing a few double posts.
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What group do you truly know all the members first and last? For me, recent: Destiny's Child's kicked out members; TLC, Salt-n-Pepa...
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Sorry for the double posts.
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One last thing before I head in.... Is it sad or funny that this BI could be one of any number of girl groups.
I'm gonna have to ask in advance for us to leave the jokes about Michelle's waistline to a minimun. I know I snick one in there, but still. Let's leave that child be.
Did I also mention.... Bless her heart.
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LOL
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envouge maybe tlc or jade but most people don't remember jade so i say they supremes
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Kit I went with Jade, too. I want to take that one back now. I still like EnVogue, TLC, and Salt-n-Pepa. TLC seems to really stand to the forefront with the being ripped off deal.
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I may be a little late posting....but can I say its DEFINITELY not the girls from Jade. I know all three personally and they are good.
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What are they up to these days?
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Salt N Pepa
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Guessing- En Vogue- Terry or
TLC- Left Eye
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Hey Everybody!!! I was going to at LeLe from SWV until I got to the bottom of the BI,LOL...But,it could also be Envogue or Xscape. The group members I'm working on... Also, what Era are we talking (Supremes) had some DRAMA too..
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Hey Sheknows! I was thinking Lele too, until the end, and I said he same about time frames...
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Hey GG, I strongly feel TLC for this one and the member could be either Left Eye, Chili,OR T-Boz.. We just need to narrow it down...Girl TLC was my group back in the day;their music was the bomb and always seemed to have a message...But, I guessed them because we ALL know they had financial troubles and bad relationships. I heard T-Boz stormed in Pebbles office back in the day with some of her friends ready to beat her down about their money. Also, I heard that Chili used to creep with LA, and we all know about Left-Eye (RIP)and Andre Rison...
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She,it could defintiely be TLC, (or Envogue). Before Chilli hooked up with Dallas and got the babymomma deal with child support, she was poor too. I believe thats what caused some of the fighting between her and Lefteye, b/c Chilli made money with whatever Dallas charged at whatever expense of the group.
As I said before all these groups suffered with bad contracts. Making millions for the record company, SMH.
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Hey GG! What is sad is that Lisa and Chili hadn't spoken to one another before she passed in awhile according to Chili. That is sad because she stated that she was trying to get in touch with her.
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Hey Kit....Jade sang that song "Dont Walk Away".
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I'm going with TLC and Left Eye. TLC went bankrupt when they were at the top of their game and they blamed Babyface/La Reid and their bad management. Also, Andre Rison was older than Left Eye and had abused her the year before she burnt his house down. As another clue that this might be TLC, on Wik, it said that Left Eye had a tat "on her right arm was the name Parron, for her late stepbrother."
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Not you got me thinking,Vanity.Ok, I'll say it's a toss up between Tionne and Lisa of TLC.I'll stick with that.
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Hey Everybody!!! I was going to say LeLe until I got to the bottom of the BI... Now, what ERA are we talking because, the Supremes have had some DRAMA...If we're talking recent years we could say Envogue,TLC, or Xscape... The group member I'm working on...
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Oh yes...the Supremes had MAJOR drama. They could be the subject of BI's for weeks to come!!! LOL Diana was a piece of work back in the day and Mowtown and Berry Gordy...PLEASE!!! For now...I'm going with TLC and Left Eye for the reasons I stated above.
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I know right, the Supremes drama is legendary at least some of it...But,after thinking some things over I'm going with TLC...read my post uptop...
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Hey everyone! PrettyP, how's thangs hanging? Making it do what it do. I'll stop by later to see what the other guesses are.
As far as female groups being treated like this by labels.... It's like Q-Tip said.... Industry labels are SHADY... Or something to that effect. At this point I'm just paraphrasing.
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Good to know shelleynlbc. I heard one member of Jade is an evangelist now. I'm leaning toward 702, but they might be too young.
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Hey Drunken1, how are you? 702 is a decent guess... no back it up and tell me their names lol.
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Sup GG!
At work watching the Clock, Can't wait to leave and I just got here! The Job that is, not PR! What up PR Massive!
Kameelah Williams,(man she can sing, Fine chocolate mmm mmm mmm,)
Irish Grinstead-she coulda modeled
LeMisha Grinstead-Cute
Orish Grinstead -R.I.P
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Alright Drunken 1 you got me,didnt think u could do it. But I guess if u enjoy an act u know their names, lol.
I hear u about watching the clock, hang in there, PR will make it go by faster!
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Im thinking Envouge member Dawn. I read awhile back that she was broke and could not catch a break because she is very difficult to work with. Thought of TLC but t-boz owns businesses, Chilli baby daddy is Dallas Austin, so child support is nice. And w/ Xscape, Tamieka and Tosha are sisters, don't think 1 would be hurting that bad and the other is not, Candy has been a ghost writer forever, Tiny straight too.
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My wife wants to participate. She "nots" Xscape cuz not enough people know their names. She's feeling TBoz from TLC. Slowly but surely, I'm bringing her in (though she still calls me a junkie)
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Hey Mrs. MindSupreme! Welcome, come on ina and join the party! And I agree, I dont know the first and last names for Xscape,or Jade, and I am a fan and have their albums..
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Hey Mrs. Mind Supreme! Come on out and post! PR is addictive Mind Supreme so I can feel her sentiments on calling you a junkie! LOL!
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i believe salt-n-pepa was awarded money from their manager which they did collect. it was like 10 mil. not sure if the money was per person or divided. in turn they did not give spindarella anything.
i'm on the fence as to whether or not spin shoud have got some ends.
salt invested her money and owns property. now pep, don't know what she did with hers. i want to think that the show was pep's idea from the beginning.
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Spin is not A member of the group never on contract, just A hired hand like A dancer body guard or whoever else goes on tour my grand mother can D.J. there show and no one would care. D.J. in group is unimportant like some other groups need jam master jay, terminator x, grandmaster d, hitman howie T, polo, eric B
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DJ's may be unimportant to some of the current rap artist and groups ,but they were very much important and relevant at one time in hiphop! In recent years dj's have gone on to have their own mixed tapes and gained respect in their own right! I would not call a dj unimportant. Spin may not have been on contract but she became as known as Salt&Pepa over time, even being given parts on their songs , touring regularly with them,and from my understanding she still dj's and makes money from that.
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I think Spinderella owns a Salon too...
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Here is a few: Brownstone, Envogue, TLC, and Changing Faces.
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Here is a few: Total, Brownstone, Envogue, TLC, and Changing Faces. I will have to think about the female.
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Apologies for posting twice other girl group was Jade
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the bi says that the group still remains popular, which would rule out Jade, 702, Blackstone, Total, Changing Faces, Blaque, Jhane(?),etc...and on the heels of the girl group thing at the awards show, I would guess that it was one of those groups(remains popular)...hmmmmm...just a thought...need more clues...can we get a "not" Paris??
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Exactly- you are so own it gurl! I just think that alone narrows it down and then having the BI so close to the BET awards- I really think there is a tie in to the two.
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Hey everyone! My original guess was TBoz, but when someone mentioned Left Eye, it made me doubt my guess. Hell, it could even be Chili. I believe that it is definately one of the members of TLC. It is common knowledge that they were broke.
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Hey Cami! After reading all the guesses, I am leaning towards TLC also! How are you?
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after reading everyone else's posts, i am agreeing that it might be TLC, how many other female groups were there that we all knew by their first and last name, in their heyday before or after.
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I've read all the guesses so far, and of the groups guessed there are only 2 that I know the first and last names of all the members: Destiny's Child and TLC. So I'm guessing the group is TLC.
Hi pretty!
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Hey Teina! Responded to you on the last BI (Impotent Rapper). Here it is:7/2/2008 7:21 PM Lil e (Lilly) Lunchhead wrote:
@Teina, you know I was too embarassed when I saw Allupinyobi told you to put the baby in AFTER you bake the cake. I was like "OOOOOHHHHHH". All I could do was laugh thinking I was about to serve a hot piece of King Cake with a melted piece of baby in it. Boy oh boy. I would have been THE laugh of the party with that one. That would have been right up there with the first time I cooked a bird and left all the giblets (innards) in it. I know. I'm SMDH, too.
Going to head out. Have a good night everyone.
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I've read the guesses so far, and of all the groups named, there are only 2 that I know all of the members' names: Destiny's Child and TLC. So I'm guessing TLC is the group.
Hi pretty!
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Okay....correct me if I am wrong but isnt practically EVERY girl group that came out of the 90's broke after being in their groups? EnVogue, TLC, Jade, SWV, Brownstone..? Salt n Pepa may be the exception due to the lawsuit and then the reality show.....so really this could be any guess.
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I don't know, so I'm gonna keep lurking.
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Goodnight Everybody, I have been really busy today. I couldn't wait to get back on and see what was going on...Man did I get an eyeful on the previous BI, Lawd Have Mercy!!! I'm glad that things are back to normal. I respect each poster and their opinions.However,there are some that I will skip over from this day forward. I like the maturity, intelligence, and camaraderie that we have here,and would like to keep it that way... Anyways,I'm having trouble posting, my posts aren't coming through. The traffic is probably heavy, so I'll see you all tomorrow evening after my classes. By the way, Thanks to all my PR Sisters & Brothers that email and communicate with me off the boards, you ALL are the best
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I'm glad that Lelee was notted because after reading up on her story of all her financial among other problems I was sure getting ready to guess SWV as the female group and LeLee as the group member in Blind item.
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Somehow LeLee being notted made me think of the Bet award show and the other 2 groups Alycia Keys brought out ,as part of her performance
Envogue (perhaps Terry Ellis)
TLC( any of the members) though the only man that I ever heard seriously linked to Lisa LeftEye Lopes was football player Andre Rison.
At one time I knew all of the group members by both first and last name.
Actually TLC,SWV, and Envogue were all popular around or close to same time frame!
Not really 100% sure at this point but taking a guess! There were many popular female groups but those 3 were among the most popular not so recent but not so far in pastblack female groups!
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Nite everyone, see u at some point tomorrow!
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Hi Lilly.
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Goodnight all .I do believe my bed is calling and my eyelids are droopy!
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At first, I was going to say 3LW, but then it said black girl group and Adrienne is Latina. It's funny that the girls defected their 3LW name and took on the identity of Cheetah girls.
I don't know all the names of Envogue, but they're a good gueast.
Xscape has potential, because Jermaine Dupri had a lot of control over them, and Kandi wanted to write some songs, but was always shot down by J.D.
What about Blaque?
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I may have to jump on the LeftEye bandwagon. I remember an old article from Sister 2 Sister magazine where I thought she had said she had become pregnant by Rison - and more than once. She also talked of issues with her label, TuPac and her solo deal with Death Row using the name N.I.N.A.
this could be the chicks from Blaque (not sure if they were ever on first/last name basis). But one girl from Blaque married Ronnie Devoe from BBD/NE fame. The other girl has a baby by Kurupt - so funds may be tight. The other chick - I dunno.
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Leaning with TLC
That VH1 "behind the music" documentary I remember Lisa left eye saying how they were flat broke and had to declare bankruptcy to get out their draconian contracts under Peebles.
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me too
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Hey Nubian and Trinity!!! I remember that and although I know about groups and artists being stiffed...It's always hard to believe that the biggest acts were broke??? I just shook my head and hated that happened to them.But,then I remembered,New Edition were getting dropped off the tour bus right back in the projects,after they had toured when they were younger. Maurice ought to be ashamed of himself...All of these things should serve as a lesson and reminder for those up & coming seeking to get into show-biz...
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Hello Sheknows,
Hope you have a great weekend!
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Hey FacePainter, Thanks for the information about Bobbi Brown make-up it was really helpful. Also, I hope your day is going well, and that you have an awesome weekend
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Hey Sis, you are so right! I love me some NE! I think that NE has made peace with Maurice Starr because when they got their ASCAP award he was present on stage with them and Michael Bivins thanked him in his speech. I know that he stated that he felt that he didn't do them wrong but you don't have to be a rocket scientist to know that if you have that much talent and sign them and only give them a $500.00 signing bonus, something is WRONG! They are some very forgiving men!
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Yup luv NE still go see them pefomr when their in town. I believe their forgiving b/c they relie all these groups get done badly.
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I caught their 06 show in Cola SC! EXCELLENT! We were on our feet the WHOLE time! I will be happy when their autobiographical movie is released. I know they have a story to tell!
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Girl last show I went to we rushed the stage like teeny boppers lol.(and we werent the only ones) They had the theater at MSG on thier feet the entire time. It was them, Gerald Levert *RIP*, and Brian McKnight. Great show.
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I know that was a great show!
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Cant wait to see the movie though. Are they palying themselves?
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I think they are going to have other actors play them until they get to a certain age. They are all 40 now so...they may can get away playing themselves in their late 20's. Ralph will just need a wig because he is sporting the bald head now.
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Yeah the movie should be good!
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Hey SouthernDiva, I live in Cola, SC too. I wanted to go to that show, but could not make it.
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Anna, girl, they said it sold out pretty quick. I am sorry that you couldn't make it because it was a dynamic show and all 6 members were on the stage. They had a DVD out at one time that was taped at that show and others but I have yet to see it.
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Hey Nubian! That documentary was an eye opener to me! Left Eye broke it down on how you get paid when you put out an album. Sounds like they charge those groups for breathing!
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Seems to be alot of snakes in the music business.It almost has a "Pimp/Ho" vibe to it.
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EnVogue - we've always known their first and last names. I think it's either Terry Ellis or Maxine Jones. Terry is rail thin; and Maxine had a very bad drug problem at one point and was said to be in financial ruins a few years ago.
We know that EnVogue didn't get all the money due to them because of bad business deals. Which is part of the reason they broke up and never really got back together.
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En Vogue - Terry
They should be the biggest girl group of all time, not D.C. I love D.C. but En Vogue was just it! It's a shame that people that have nothing to do with the ART get all the money
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It's called good management and marketing. It also helps if folks can keep their egos in check long enough to make that paper!!
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Wasn't there a moovie made about the rise and fall of Envogue? I was made some time in the mid to late 90's. I remember one of the member having a boyfriend that isolated her from the group and convinced her that she was the star of the group, which caused tension with the other girls. The girl made bad decisions and really hit rock bottom.
Can someone confirm that for me? I was in my early teens so I'm not really sure if that's what I saw back then. I'm sure it was Envogue, because no other group has a movie about their life out.
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Morning Kaye. If there is a movie out, I never heard about it, even though the wstory sounds about right. That would be Dawn and Dre Allen the crazy husband
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Hey GG! Girl, I had never heard of a movie either but there may have been some loosely based movies about all girl groups that may seem similiar to En Vogue. Doesn't it seem that most girl groups just can't keep it together?
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Morning ladies just popping in before heading out. Honestly what seems to be a pattern is 1 girl is always selected to be highlighted and animosity is created. Then they push the 1 girl out on her own and the group falls apart. I think it happens in the guy groups as well but bec there are so many more of them, it doesn't appear to happen as often. Just IMO.
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Hey Eye! Great synopsis! Hostile feelings that are generated by higher ups and what is so sad, I believe they KNOW exactly what they are doing! It is sad! The entertainment industry is a shady business if you get caught up in all that foolishness!
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You could name a ton of groups where this has happened, 1 of the parts becomes greater than the sum and we all know controversy sales. It is probably in Promote a group handbook 200 level courses- LOL Girls and guys!
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Morning Eye. Yes girl you got it right. There must be some kind of class at the record label called divide and conquer. Think there are more groups that split up, then that stayed together.... Hmm who stayed together... anybody?
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A course on how to screw over groups and cause dissention in the ranks! Umph! Umph! Umph! That is sad! But you are right controversy sells, look at the Supremes, Pointer Sisters, EnVogue, DC, TLC, etc...cause you KNOW other groups are going to go through this mess also!
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GS and Madison!!!!! Glad to see you two! Thanks for the info! Sounds like she needs some self-esteem for real! SAD!!!!
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see? ive observed that there is usually ONE chick that stands out and has ALL components of a star but they start in a group(diana, beyonce, ciara?) this not being the case with en vogue(which is why i love them) all those heffas are STARS and can sing!! but when the other chicks are disgruntled cuz one gets more limelight, its like "do you"...if u have the talent, u will shine...kelly rowland, IMO, is just untalented, i know folks like to make bey the diva, but solo she cant pull it off...thats not a mgmt issue, its a talent issue...some folks need to face it, sometimes you're in a group with a better singer/performer...
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Hello allupinyouBI... first off, let me say that I really enjoy your posts. Also, I agree with what you said about everyone isn't capable of being a solo star. The comparisons between Kelly and Beyonce are amusing. I get the feeling that Kelly enjoys acting and singing, but I don't get the vibe that she really is seeking that solo limelight. IMO, she appears to be more comfortable in the support role, than in the leadin role.
Talent isn't all that it takes. Sometimes it is sheer determination (i.e., Diana vs. Flo) that wins out.
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Ooh the Kelly stans are going to come and get yall..lol.
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Hey Golden Girl...
Don't get me wrong... I really like Kelly. I just don't see her wanting to be in the same league as Beyonce. I think that she has talent and is attractive, but she doesn't give off that burning, raging, gotta be a star vibe. She seems comfortable doing what she's doing, and if that works for her, I'm happy for her. Now, if she really wants to be front and center, then she has to realize that she is doomed to always be compared to her best friend. And that might be too much for her.
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Ntheknow, girl i just teasing, I completely agree. kelly is a nice girl, but a star? Don think so. Any star would have decided I am not palying the back, b/ I got it going on(ala Beyonce) but she is comfortable in that role.
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LOL, GG...i always ask her fans, what did they think about her albums and performances and they ALWAYS say, "she will get it" or "its mathew knowles fault"...shes been in DC just as long as Bey, its no excuse...i think she is beautiful and an ok actress but she is no one that catches my interest...to each, his own, however...
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Allupinyobi, however what, lol... Drop your info girl!
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the however doesnt mean anything...the only dirt i have on her is that she is sneaky, ive heard whispers...in their early days, she lived in the same area (houston) as a NO rapper and they used to creep...the same rapper dated mya for years(he was one of the only dudes to put her on, ghetto superstar days, before all the ho-ing) he bought them BOTH the same puppy and thats how he got busted...and its pretty known that r williams plays for the other team...
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wow, it amazes me why women want men who are DL or gay? do they actually feel that their options are limited or what? are they simply conforming because most men with money are DL so just pick one, why not get a hardworking guy with millionaire potential or something other than a DL guy? I cant front, I still root for Kelly. I wish her last CD had gotten more press, but it didnt. That song with her and Eve was fiyah! But to want to marry a DL brother, come on, she cant be that desperate? Also, I saw Solange on an interview and she was stating her marriage didnt last because they hadnt grown up yet, they had been together since they were 14 and when she got pregnant tried to make it work. Not sure if that's true or not because I heard he already had a gf and she knew he was a player from the beginning.
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Yeah I heard about Roy, but didnt know her and Mya dated the same dude. Silly man, tats just as bad as Mo Betta Blues when Denzels character buys both ladies the same dress, and they both wear it the same day to come see him. Busted! Lol.
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this was VERY early in their careers(he was the first industry guy that mya dated and he was actually mya's man)...and she & roy have both admitted that they rushed into things(yeah, right!) btw, kelly is just as skinny as michelle, if not thinner...the new boobs are making her "appear" more voluptous, but when u c her, u immediately want to feed her...
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allupinyobi -just wanted to know your opinion of why Coko didnt do well as a solo artist.Almost everyone knew that she was the main "voice"behind Swv and when they actually broke up(though I enjoyed them as a group) ,I was surprised that he solo album didnt do as well as expected considering her talent.
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Hi Cocoa,
How are you? Sorry to butt in, but wasn't she torn between secular and gospel music during the time she put out her cd? Speaking of, she had 3 or 4 great tracks on there... **looking for my Hot CoCo cd**
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she is another "voice" and unfortunately she hit the scene in the "total package" era...back in the day, women(besides tina) basically just stood on stage and "sang"...then janet took it to another level and that became a prerequisite...i also think her heart wasnt in it and she truly loves gospel...but this is all IMO...
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Hi Nique& allupinyobi! Thansk for reply! It always puzzeled me,but you have a point.I do rememeber that Coko had gospel roots, and that she grew up in the church ,so maybe she was conflicted about what type of music to do! I kinda feel that Ruben Studdard has similar issues! I just always thought that Coko had an amazing voice and while I kinda felt that SV might eventually break up ,thought shed do really well as a solo act! I love dher song "Sunshine" about her son (the one she had by one of the members of 90s rap group Digabo Planets!
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and her gospel CD is fiyah! She actually won a Stellar Award for it.
Hit her up on myspace and she will respond to you when she gets the chance, it may not be right away, but it will be her.
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Hmmmm...Would that be Silk The Shocker ???
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bingo!
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Thanks Allup, I knew that he dated Mya...But,I didn't know he dated Kelly. But,who hasn't Mya dated??? Wendy Williams used to put Mya and a few other chicken-heads on blast,LMAO!!!
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hi ntheknow and thanks!
yes and also the "it" factor...i like kelly & michelle but when they perform, beyonce stands out...just like lady d, she stood out...theres always one that seems to grab your attention...its not a beauty issue, either, its that "it" factor...and some chicks are just that, supporting cast...
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Exactly. Some people are more comfortable in the wings than in the spotlight... and that's okay. Everyone can't have the "it" factor. And, we shouldn't assume that they really want it either.
I think that it was mentioned on the board before about Lisa Fisher. Talented, gorgeous, remarkable singer. She wins a Grammy, something many singers would give their eye teeth for, and what happens? She continues doing backup singing. Why? I haven't spoken to her, but obviously it is because that's what she wants to do. And she must be happy doing it. And some people will never be able to understand that.
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Regarding Ms Fisher, Saw on a documentary about Prince, He was doing a set at a small club, and saw her in the audience, he called her up to sing, She was trying to play it off but he insisted, you know that's respect!
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She garners a lot of respect, across a lot of the musical genres. From Rock (Tina Turner & Mick Jagger) to R&B (Luther Vandross), she is a true rarity in the biz.
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I love Lisa Fischer.Beautiful class act ,with a crystal clear mesmerizing voice! Very talented and humble about her talent,because as mentioned with a voice like that she could easily have done well as a solo artost but prefers to sing background I guess! Either way I love "How can I ease the Pain "as much today as I did when I first heard it so many yrs ago !
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Lisa was very nice to Myra when she started off as an entertainment writer. She used to leave her tickets and backstage passes in SF when she did background for Luther. They also used to play a spy game, she would dare Myra to find out what hotel she was staying in on the road because she always checked in under an assume name, they would do this in all the cities, usually a 30 city tour and Myra found her every time, in every city, despite the fact she was under an assumed name and Myra would call up and say hi, they would both fall out laughing. They used to laugh and get a kick out of that. Myra always says, Lisa is one of the nicest and down to earth celebrities you can ever meet.
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Lisa is a class act and she sounds as if she has a great personality/sense of humor!
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Wow must have been cool.There are alot of celebs who put on the nice act for the cameras but I never got that impression from her esp in her televised interviews.Always seemed warm and genuine!
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Drunken1,she's the truth man one of the richest background singers around man, I love that album she had out with save and how and I heal the pain....
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Speak on it! Diana did indeed have determination! It seems like Flo was like screw it after awhile because she was tired of fighting. It was like the powers that be had their feet on her neck!
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You're right. Different people, different priorities and perspectives. It seems like Diana's will took her a lot farther than anyone ever imagined. No telling what she sacrificed to get where she wanted, but with Flo, it seemed like her lack of self-confidence undermined a lot of things. Marrying wrong, but maybe for the right reasons (love), and although she might have been a great person, she didn't align herself with people that could look out for her in her financial dealings.
And you're right... the industry isn't built on compassion, it's about the dollars and cents. And the minute the powers that be identify who's going to best impact their bottom line, that's who'll get the shine.
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I know Flo just couldnt get it together. Didnt she date the limo driver, I remember reading that on PR somewhere. I wonder if this BI is old or new school?
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I think this was mentioned in the book "Call Her Miss Ross." If I remember right, Flo ended up marrying the limo driver but times remained tough for both of them. One thing the book highlighted is that for all the grief Diana Ross gets for leaving Flo behind and not helping her out, Mary Wilson ignored Flo too, even though she was in a position to help Flo at a time when Flo was at her lowest. Diana also helped Mary out financially, but Mary still wrote the book that essentially trashed Diana without mentioning Diana had given her an interest free loan. I'm not defending Diana Ross, but I think there's more to what went on with the Supremes than is commonly known. Maybe it will turn up on here sometime, hint, hint Myra and Paris.
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EXACTLY! You sacrifice your soul for some fame!? Nah, ain't worth it to me! I am not losing my soul to gain the world for nobody! But as you stated, "Different people, different priorities and perspectives."
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I know that's right!
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Hi Kay,
Are you talking about DIVAS with Nicole Ari Parker, Lisa Nicole Carson, Khalil Kain, and Tammy Townsend? There were a few similarities - but then again there could be a few movies like that. Hope this helps.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112875/
Everyone have a wonderful and safe holiday!
Nique
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Nique, I remember that movie! Very well done! Oh the issues those girls had!!!!! SMH!!!
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I believe the writers took real life experiences from artists. Its been so long since I saw DIVAS, now Ive got to go hunting this weekend trying to find it!
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Nique,
That is one of my favorite movies. I have been trying to find it on DVD, but I dont think it exists. I recorded it on TV1, but would like to have an original copy if it exists. I dont know if this is the movie she's talking about or not, but it is a slept on movie, but not by me.
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Hey Ms. Blessed!
I've missed the trips down memory lane with you and Auntie HiDoll (hugs and kisses). I intended to send you a note yesterday - a few months back we talked about An Imitation of Life. I saw it on Barnes & Noble's site yesterday for $8.99.
Stay cool, the humidity has turned my thick, wavy hair into a funny looking afro
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Hi Friend,
I miss Hidoll as well, but careers and family are a priority. But theres nothing like good friends to brighten up the day, as you have for me this very instant, simply by remembering and expressing it. Thanks a lot for simply being you.
I need to get An Imitation of Life, that is truly one of the great classics. It doesnt matter how many times we see it, we still cry on the same scenes.
Thanks fam and enjoy your 4th of July holiday. My mom is fixing Shrimp Potatoe Salad, and I have to boil the Blue crabs, shrimp, sausage, etc.
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Have you seen the original imitation of life with Claudette Colbert and Fredi Washington? Not the Lana Turner/Mahalia Jackson remake.
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Paris,
Ive never seen the version with Claudette Colbert, is it as moving as the Lana Turner version?
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I LOVE that one better than the lana turner version...thats the black & white...thats one of my all time favorite movies..i still cry everytime I watch...
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Myra will do a giveaway DVD pkg that includes both movies. I like the Lana version better but the original is also very good.
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there is a term that we use in NO for what sarah jane did, its called "passe blanc" which means "pass for white"...hey, that would be a good topic too, so many blacks left their families and headed up north and "passed"...wonder how many white families dont know that their great-grandparents were black?? hmmmmmmmmmmm
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Allup,
So very true. Were you able to catch African American Lives 2 on PBS? They showcased a story of a woman who found out her "white" father was black - I cant recall her name at the moment. I have the DVD, wonderful series (1 & 2).
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no, i havent...is it available on amazon?? i LOVE pbs(shhh!,lol) i watched the presidential specials most recently, they chronicled each presidents life in a two part series, it was wonderful and unbiased...im definitely gonna check it out...thats an area rarely explored...
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I'm not sure - I ordered AA Lives 1&2 and Roots Complete Collection directly from PBS. I LOVE PBS, AETV, History, ok let me stop there before I show how much of a nerd I am
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i guess im a nerd, too...i dont watch tv other than news, PBS, A&E, Bio channel, History, Discovery, National Geographic, etc...lemme stop becuz im now realizing how much of a geek that i am, LOL!!!
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Y'all are not nerds! I watch all of those channels constantly, and you forgot to put CourtTV (now truTV)!
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Aw, I'm not alone! sniff sniff... Since we're in the club together I can tell you my secret. For my days off (no studying, no class, no work, no church, no rehearsal) I watched Roots, the Roots TV Series, Queen, African American Lives 1&2 and Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives. (Sadly I own all of those.) I enjoyed every moment, every single second!
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Hey PJ'mommy & Nique, Ladies We're not nerds. What we are is women that like good-quality,entertaining,and educational programs.PBS has plenty! Do you all watch"Travels in Europe with Rick Steves?" I like learning about other continents and countries and how the people are living there... I like the documentaries PBS airs too.
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all,
My husband's grandfather was half white, his sister was Judy Canova. She left the family to become famous and was able to pass for white, although his grandfather could've also, he chose not to. Judy Canova is the mother of Diana Canova. Judy left and never looked back at her african american roots.
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The chick from Soap? I didn't know of the mom's career or her passing but I remember the daughet from Soap I think... I liked that show from back in the day- wow!
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http://www.otrcat.com/z/judycanova2.jpg
You can see signs of her roots in this pic.
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my husband's grandfather and judy canova look like twins. But you are right, she does appear ethnic in this picture. The family hardly ever speaks of her because they dont think anyone remembers her, but my sister and I knew exactly who she was because we used to watch her movies back in the day, then Diana showed up on Soap.
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I have and I lost it at the end when the mother was laying in the bed saying "Peola, Peola, where is my Peola"
I wanted to climb through the screen and slap Peola. I actually saw both of them back to back and I can say I like the original one best. The remake left some questions unanswered while the original pretty much sewed up all the loose ends.
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I remember on Law and order, a man was passing and he was married to a white woman. She was so racist, she filed for divorce and was going to put their son up for adoption.
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Paris,
As I was saying to Ms. Blessed I cant remember seeing the original - but at some point I must've. Have you seen "Once On This Island"?
Nique
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Oooh...Imitation of Life is one of my favorite movies of all times. I also prefer the original version with Claudette Colbert to the newer version with Lana Turner. However, some of the racial references and going-ons are a little hard to take. I also love Pinky.
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Oh, I love the Imitation of Life! That's one of those thought-provoking movies...I had mixed emotions througout the movie.I laughed,cried,and got angry. I hated that she wouldn't acknowledge her mother until it was too late! The lesson from that movie is so powerful! I would like to see more movies of that kind...
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I saw the Turner version when I was a child and saw the original with Claudette about 10 years ago. By then I was so in love with the Turner version I couldn't quite get into the original. I saw the dpuble pack on sale a few months ago on Amazon and picked it up. I still CRY everytime I see it. Oh and Mahalia Jackson's singing sends chills up my spine @ time I hear it. That version is my absolute favorite movie of all times!!! Another great movie pick!!!
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Ms. Blessed,
Thank you, now if that wasn't a cyber hug I don't know what is
I had OR Orientation a few days ago and the trainer told me to get 2 caps, I had no business just picking up 1. I couldn't even make a smart remark. Will someone tell me why my beautician decides to go awol during the summer??!! Ugh!
Enjoy the food but most importantly enjoy the family.
Nique
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A Cyber Hug indeed, my friend!
Ima need the trainer not to crack on a black woman's hair, I wouldve failed to see the humor in me looking like an unmade bed. LMAO. I feel you on the AWOL situation, I just about lost it when my beautician told me she wanted to go back to school. LOL. I am all for furthering ones self through education, but what about me looking good at all times. LMAO. Needlesstosay, she knows I will be sitting outside the shop until school lets out if need be. She is the only beautician that can and will understand my hectic and impromptu schedule.
Peace
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Honey! And I wanted to say something, I really did - but my spirit wouldn't let go of my tongue. The sad thing is that my flat irons died that morning and the blow dryer with the comb attachment kept over heating and shutting off. Oh Ms. Blessed!! I didn't want to be late so I just rewashed it, put my little olive oil treatment in (thanks Lina
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Yeah, I think this is the movie. Thanks Nique. So it was loosely based on a girl group.
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You're welcome Kay. You may want to solicit more info on the back story from the insiders.
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I think that the group is 702 and the member is Lemisha "Misha" Grinstead. Faith Evans came to town and Meelah sang background for her. How crazy is that? Also, Misha sings background for Keyshia Cole and her sister just died in April from kidney failure. Evidently someone's money was tight to go from being a group to singing background for other singers!!!
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The sister who passed away was the twin to the girl who sang in group "Irish".The one who died I thought was Orish! What is Irish doing these days?
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Hey Everyone! Great BI and I like all the guesses!
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Morning Southn.
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HEY GG! R u packed and ret 2 go on your vacation?
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Yup packed about to hit the road later, but have my router and laptop ready
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GG, my hubby purchased a power converter that you can plug into your car cigarette lighter and you don't have to use your battery.
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Really? I need to invest in one of those.
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Good Morning All!
I'm going to go with TLC but I think its a toss up between Left Eye and Tboz.
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Hey everyone! So I am pondering on this one and think since we just got a good ole blast from the past on the BET awards that it is one of them.
SWV- they said it was NOT Lelee, and Taj married Eddie George( and might I add, her body is looking kind of tore down). Perhaps, she just had a baby or something.
Which leaves Coko.....Ya think it may be her? She is looking like life has been hard on her, she looks real bad....
I don't think it's T-Boz either but did you notice that she looked really bad in the face too, like she was either really sick, or just taking a beating with life.I know she is with Takeo Spikes, I hope that relationship isn't abusive too..I hope her health is ok, I know she is battling sickle cell anemia.
and 702- good guess! Their label messed them over pretty bad too, I hate they broke up, I loved them!!!
Any updates on 702 members? I know Orish( the original member and twin to Irish passed away RIP)
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Haven't read everyone's guesses yet. I'm gonna jump in and say one of the girls from EnVogue. Maybe Terri Ellis since she always seemed to be the thinnest one. I think I heard of her having some problems a few years back. I know from reading this board that EnVogue really got ripped off back in the day. Dawn is too obvious to be the subject of this BI (plus she's married).
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I don't see where my guess posted. Have I been banned for not being up in here for so long?
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Hey Ms. Coleman!
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What's up SDiva?
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Girl, my day is going good! Listening to some ole school music and acting like I am working! LOL!
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Morning Ms. Coleman.
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*waving at Golden Girl*
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HI EVERYONE...HAPPY EARLY FOURTH OF JULY.....HOW aBOUT ONE OF THE MEMBER FROM THAT GROUP BLAQUE......
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Morning Ms.E, and happy 4th to you as well! I rememer Blaque was put out by Left Eye, but am not familiar with there names and such.Were they that popular?
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Myra darling, you were too kind with this BI, you left out that she had a baby at 14. I know who it is, ha ha ha ha.
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Morning Sable! Are you laughing at us, lol.
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A baby at 14! Oh my!
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it appears as if its a "hidden" baby/damage control...cant recall any group member other than leelee that had kids...hmmmmmm
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Yep, I know about LeLe's children but the rest are supposed to be childless until later in life or until they were legal.
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hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm that certainly outs a different spin on things,Baby at 14 that was covered up!
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I remember Dawn saying something about Public assistance. Also I am thinking maybe Left Eye Yes we know all of their names. I found out she messed with quite a few peeps like Suge Knight and Keef Swet.LOL Taj has only been with 2 men.. and married to one of them. SO I am goin with EV or TLC. Good morning to all.
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They covered this girl's business up. I agree with the BI, all these girl group members broke, losing their homes, starving and the record company makes a mint off them.
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This is what I know darlings, this girl was tacky behind the scenes and often went after the limo drivers, valets instead of guys on her level. Real insecure with issues. Cover up.
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Limo drivers & valets? Hmmm...that doesn't sound like Terry Ellis since she was with the producer, so I need to rework my guess.
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Hello Sable and all my other fellow CSI Members,
Insecure issues to say the least, but I must say that there is nothing wrong with wanting a regular guy if he will treat you with more respect than a man with more money. I have a friend that owns a limo company making a ton of money, but sometimes he will drive and he always acts as if he isnt the owner.
I noticed that Joy Bryant married a stunt man in Hollywood, maybe knowing what she knows about the men in Hollywood, she just wants a regular type of guy.
P.S. I hear your weekend was exceptional and the Essence Festival should be no less eventful.
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Hey Blessed!
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Morning Blessed!
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tacky behind the scenes would imply that they were a classy group....hmmmm...tlc wore condoms so thats a contrast and left eye didnt seem insecure plus they were incredibly young when they started, i cant see a hidden baby in the mix...its leaning more towards en vogue, whom idk any dating history on and when they hit the scene, their priors were never exposed...hmmmmmmmmmm?????
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I know just did a search on them, and it didnt give the ages of their children.
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Waving at the crew, GS, you are too bad, I know is this is to. She loved those old geezers with the attitudes. They had to be abusive.
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GS and Madison!!!!! Glad to see you two! Thanks for the info! Sounds like she needs some self-esteem for real! SAD!!!!
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Morning Maddie!
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*waving back* I wished that I could remember WHO this is ? I recall somebody on a previous board some weeks,if not months ago discussed a girl that sounds like this BI... Man, I wish I had time to go through the previous boards. Damn Damn Damn , LMAO. I have about an hour before my next class umph, umph, umph...I coud probably get the CSI award for the evening
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We talked about this when Myra was down here, when this girl called her company for money, and explained her situation, they just hung up. Cut throat and ruthless, the biz.
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Yeah, that's awful I couldn't do anybody like that...Even if I didn't necessarily care for them I would still extend a hand and help them ? It's just not in me to do somebody like that...That's cruel
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I remember reading somewhere that Chilli mentioned in a interview that during the peak of their career, she either went up to LaFace records or called about not having rent money or food.
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What's up Sis!? I WANT to know 2!
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Hey Southn Babaaay!!! How are ya sis? I'm just popping in real quick before my next class...I'm at school in the library.The second half of the summer semester started back Monday.My next class is at 11:50 and it's hella boring,LOL. My professor is cool but has a high-pitched squeaky voice. I be sitting there like please God let this be over soon, LMAO...Whew! It's pure torture Damn!
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She Knows...girl, get that edumacation on! Very proud of you!!! You have my sympathy girl when it comes to your professor!
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Girl, You hit the nail on the head!!!
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That is awesome girl! Isn't it wonderful when your family is so supportive?!
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the stars are beginning to trickle in...i just got intel that chris brown was spotted in the french quarter on a skateboard with rihanna walking close behind...i know which hotel(most of them are there) and kel surprise, martin lawrence is here(for what?, lol)...
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Hey Girl, keep us informed! Kels is there?! RUN!!!!! LOL! As for Martin, he is probably chillin!
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dunno if the r-ruh is here, and we in NO would prolly kick his "a", u know angry mob-like...c breezy & rih rih were on their way to rehearsal...im going to the mayors essence kickoff party tonite, so i will def have the skinny, LOL....i wonder if martin is hosting?? hmmmmmmm...
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Girl...you almost scared me. I know that as a people we can be very forgiving, but Kels needs to keep his ass hidden somewhere for just a wee bit longer!!! URGH!!!
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@Vanity, girl you have NEVA lied! But folks are so in AWE of him that he would get a pass! If he was a REGULAR pedophille, that azz would get beat down in the streets!
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Girl u know she's out of his age range..
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happy 4th all!!
thought id check in b4 2nites cert..im still hungover from last nite, but i digress(by sipping wine right now, lol)the mayors thingy was off the chain as usual..right now alls i can say without saying too much is someone needs to save kanye from himself..it seems hes gone off the deep end since his moms death(rip)..im in the middle of doin "le face" and still **sippin**lol so i gotta run but i will check in sometime 2morrow..peace
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ok, i ran into terrence howards gross, creepy ass..id met him before during the filming of ray and he is a basketcase to say the least..he also has really bad skin and is always sweaty(coke definitely)..hes the kinda guy that i dont think i would feel comfortable being left alone with..anyways, he was on his usual "im big sh*t" tip and it seems his popularity is wanning...mighta been that swimming movie..anyhoo, im skipping the cert 2nite and only doing after parties..later..auiybi
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Girl, thanks for the tidbits!
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Coko is married to a drummer named Mike Clemmons. He is pretty decent, and she isn't broke. Can't you tell from all the weight gain on the BET awards??LOL
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City_life, you are a mess! LOL!
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Tboz has money so its not her. She has a chain of kids clothing stores
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Hey Pr Crew reposting the music from last night for those who didnt log on,enjoy!
http://www.zshare.net/download/14600342c5e63a92/
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Hello Hollywood, thanks for taking the time to upload all the great music. Have a great holiday weekend!
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Thanks facepainter for the shout out it's my pleasure to give ya'll all these songs I enjoyed so much. I know the fam gonna need to have some good music for the holiday so I wanted to hook ya'll up! Let me know if there's any thing you might want me to post fo ya...
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Hollywood, Hollywood....I think I love you. I am such a music affecianado (sp), I jam everynight upon arriving home. My daughter says you on that old people's blog again, listening to them old songs! Shoot I school her with the real music and then I do all the dance steps and tucker myself out. These old bones ain't like they used to be!! I really enjoy your selections and what you contribute to the board. Had to come out of lurking and tell you that. Be blessed and stay safe.
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Hey there thanks for the beautiful shout out come out of lurking more often gurl, I love to know that there's a bout of us keeping the music alive and well if you need anything from HR the PR DJ on the 1 and 2's let me know and I will provide I can see its had a positive affect on a bunch of great people that makes a brotha happy!!!!!!!!
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Hollyhood, I dont know if u posted any already, but I would love some Alexander O'Neal and Sherelle if u have it.
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GG, I got you on the Alexander O'neal I love his stuff and Cherelle's let me know what u want in particular and I will post...
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HR I luv Sat. Night Love, Fake, Criticize, Never Knew Love Like This, Whats Missing,All True Man... I think that covers it LOL.
Thanks! and have an awesome 4th!
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and from Cherelle Everything I Miss At Home, Never Knew Love.
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Hey Hollyhood reporter ,love all the music and Goldengirl youy are speakign my music language because I love Alexander Oneal and Cherelle songs also.
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HR,
I wanted to thank you for the Phyllis Hyman. Anything with her voice on it is alright with me, but You Just Don't Know happens to be one of my favorites. As a matter of fact, that entire CD was fiyah, and a collectors item.
"You just dont know what I've been going through, you just dont know how I've been missing you, you just dont know how glad it feels to have you back."
Thanks Fam. Oh yeah, Marlena Shaw is another one of those must haves. I forgot about that one until you uploaded.
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Marlena Shaw go away lil boy is hilarious at the end she talked all that smack then when he started feelin her up she said hell wit dat you can stay a lil longer..lololol Classic!
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I can't believe it. "Go Away Little Boy" was my mother's JAM!!! LOL I knew the words by heart. You are killing me with the ending of that song. After talking all of that trash about letting the doorknob hit him where the good Lord split him and every able body in the household needing to work..or at least be looking for a job...and that he was hurting her more with every minute that he delayed...girlfriend sure did change up didn't she? LOL "Well...then you might as well staaaay.....staaaay.....might as well staaay...don't go awaaaaay.....this time I'm gonna be sweeter." LOL
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Jody Whatley!
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PR family, I wonder if this is Total ? Didn't one of them have a baby at 14? I bet this is someone whom we're least expecting...Xscape OR JS ???
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Good morning fam!!!! I see the gorgeous one (welcome back) is dropping bombs already. Now i really don't know who this is.
Hey sheknows, teina, southndiva, ms.coleman, madison rae (welcome back), eyeonu2 (loved the sky villa suggestion on yesterday's board
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Morning Princess and I added another suggestion today- Oprah tix while watching a fabu O show.Have an awesome day girl!
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If you think PR is different and unique, it has nothing on sky villa. There will never be anything else like it. They even have it set up where you can't copy and paste text, photos or links. The news is beyond mind blowing. They are not playing when they advertise it among clientele as being above top secret.
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Hi Jinx, Thanks so much for those kind words on the previous board. It made my day coming from you
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Hi Jinx! Thanks for the "quick" peek into the Sky Villa world! I can only imagine the mind blowing news!
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Hey Pretty
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He Sheknows,
You know how they do it at the Taste. They don't have mirrors or 'true friends' to tell them how they look. LOL!
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Good Afternoon PrettyPrincess. Have a safe and fabulous 4th!
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I know a couple of members of Xscape wrote some big hits for DC and other artists,so I don't think they are broke
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Hey dizzy, I believe Kandi and tiny wrote Bills,And Bugaboo, and Kandi and shakespeare wrote Say My name. If I rmemeber correctly.
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Poor Tammi Terrell, I read one of the PR newsletters and David Ruffin hit her viciously across the face with a motorcycle helmet and now this! James Brown using an umbrella and beating her bloody and the bloody dress. I read on here where Marvin Gaye said back then independent minded women were beat into submission and Ruffin and Brown did just that. Such a pretty and talented girl. I was with M when she did her TT interview (don't be mad I'm telling this M.), the person said, Ruffin beat her so bad one day, he knocked two of her front teeth out but she came to the studio anyway that day to lay down tracks. SMH. RIP
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She went through ALOT during her short time here on earth but she left us some beautiful recordings! She could SANG!!!
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M.'s interviewee also said James Brown hit Tammi with a steel chair over the head, no wonder the poor thing died of a brain tumor. Brutal beatings. Yes Jinx, sky villa is one of a kind and I love when they send out email alerts on my blackberry and all you see is a sequence of numbers which is the url for the evening. Awesome.
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James Brown had some issues! They use to state that David Ruffin was the reason she died of a brain tumor. JB had a hand in it too!
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It was James Brown only, Ruffin was the fall guy. PR had something on this site where Martha Reeves backed it up, she was on that JB tour with Tammi and in so many words said he caused the tumor.
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A steel chair? WTH is wrong with people? SMH, that I just cant understand!
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Tammi went through hell. She was gang raped when she was 12 by three older boys. Sam Cooke was trying to get at her but she was with David who also beat her up but like Maddie said, I think JB did the most damage. The rape and abuse caused a drinking problem that Motown would nip in the bud and then she died at 24.
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I know right... James Brown really meant it when he sang" This is a Man's world".SMDH umph,umph, umph... My mother is going to be shocked when I tell her this one,LOL
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Soultrain, Sheknows that poor girl suffered in her life
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GG, That is why I will NEVER be star-struck. My God, I'm sitting here just shaking my head. How could you do that to someone especially a precious and beautiful young woman. Wow, I pray that a movie is made about her life and her story is REALLY told. And the poor dear died at the tender age of 24...How tragic and sad...
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Darling, Myra would be the perfect one to bring her story to the screen because you know it wouldn't be censored. Ta ta!
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I wished there was some way it could have been proven that James was the cause of her brain tumor...With what I'm hearing I believe it... I recall him beating up Adrienne Brown until her face was Purple and Black. The photos were just sad and gave me a sick feeling in my stomache...Tammi was 17 and he was 30. What was he like the RKelly of his day or something? He evidently liked them young too. This homely looking Tammi Rae chick is much younger too...Again NEVER will I be star struck. The few celebs that I have met I didn't go crazy and I never will. PR will definitely keep you grounded.
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James did the beat down on Adrienne, he was hitting her head on and face on with irons that you press clothes with. He always had a short man complex, 5'7 out of heels and he treated his women like he was a pimp.
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Hey SoulTrain!! So glad to see you on. I always send you a shout-out too. But, damn the irons you press clothes with... James was quite the monster!!! I'm so disgusted with him...The way that he grew up poor and from humble beginnings ,you would think he would treat folks better. I heard he was ruthless to his band members too,like cutting their money down, and not excusing folks from missing performances EVEN if they had a legitimate reason... I also heard that when he was invited to appear on certain shows, he would bring Adrienne along and they BOTH would get the appearance fee ? The shows had invited him NOT adrienne is what people were saying ?
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@Madison, girl, that is a dayum shame! You know it just reminds me of how Wesley let everyone believe that it was Christopher Williams that caused Halle's hearing loss! Pitiful excuses for me if you ask me! I don't take anyone's talent away from them, but now my mouth will be all twisted when I think about James Brown!
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Hey she knows, James was a monster with women and band members. One night, one of the JB's was doing the steps, dancing, and turning and his button popped off. It infuriated James and he docked his pay by 50 dollars and if band members showed up late for practice because of traffic, they were docked by the minute. Wesley was a coke head. If I'm not mistaken, I think he tried to get at Myra's friend Elan and got pissed when she told him she wasn't interested, at least that's what a soul train dancer told me, she turned him down cold. Wes loved the coke and restaurant bathrooms were where he did his tooting.
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Wesley beats all his women, he is mean and he will tell you, if you ever even think about cheating, I will beat your ass but he cheats non-stop. He is short and ugly with issues.
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I actually saw him in person within arms length around the time New Jack City was out...he was shorter than I (i'm 5'7-8") and he was not physically attractive to me. He had a lot of security with him and we were wondering what all of the hoopla was about with security clearing paths etc. when he reached us, me and my ex looked at one another and started howling with laughter like WTF?
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Thanks Soul Train and Madison for the info! I am just saddened to know that she had to deal with all of that in her life and I tell you what, that is why JB went out they way that he did! You can't do dirt and not expect it to come back on you! Tomi Rae probably took his azz out!
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James Brown was a fantastic entertainer but he was an brutal asshole to women. He scarred Tami for life, I guess at 17, he may have been her first true bf or should I say man friend. She might have thought his behavior towards are was natural and sought out other violent men like David Ruffin, continuing the cycle. The rape, Brown, Ruffin, that poor girl endured a lot but she left a wonderful legacy that fans will not let die. Ruffin died in a crack house and was dumped outside a hospital, Brown died of a heart attack and think, in a hospital and Brother Al Sharpton doesn't speak of Brown's violence towards women.
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Karma is a mother...and his family left his behind unburied for weeks and are still fightimg over the division of his estate. It seems he abused several of the women he was with. He was a big drug user with a short man's complex. Ugly in the face and now people know with an ugly spirit!
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So true, James was too low. He abused all the women he was with and I remember reading a bio and his ass sat up there in quotations saying, man, I would never hit a woman. Ain't that some mess and he may have been responsible for Tammi Terrell's death and like Christopher Williams took the rap about Halle for so many years, David took the rap for James midget ass. He sounded like an out of control violent predator who was always coked up. Like his battering brother in arms, these men were life long drug addicts, in their 70's with coke and angel dust. SMH.
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Man Maddie, James Brown was a ugly-moster for treating people the way he did...In the hood growing up,the JB monorails were a favorite at the stepper parties, and even now...
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Hey Madison! You are so right, she left quite a legacy! I have NEVER heard anything negative about Tammi Terrell as far as her personality, anything! You are right, Al Sharpton doesn't let on that JB was a violent man!
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Jesus,
I really dont even want to imagine a woman going through so much, but I know it exists.
**HR, wanted to thank you for that Natalie Cole, I'm Catching Hell track. Brought back memories of my days when Natalie Cole was my singing idol and she did a concert in our city and she was as thin as a rail. I wondered why, but later found out about the heroin addiction.
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That sick James Brown bastard tortured her by penetrating her with that umbrella and then he beat her ass. The steel chair is a familiar story because Tami Rae (wack job) said he beat her ass and held a chair over her head, guess it's his sick MO. I know me and Sable saw James Brown shopping on Rodeo Drive with a blonde a day after his wife Adrienne died. Myra will put out the dirt because Tammi and Marvin are a few of her old school favorites and I witnessed her writing to their greatest hits CD when she was in L.A.
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Hey Madison, he was SICK! Like I said above, she suffered during her short life! RIP!
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wow...id heard the david ruffin beatings, but idk she dated j brown...he was a notorious abuser, wasnt he jailed at one point? i never cared for him and i know hes a trailblazer but it was just something i cant put my finger on...i guess this is it...thats prolly why his kids left his assss mummify, cuz of his character..SMH..ive always been a TT fan and i am marvin's #1 Fan(and i think USH is the perfect dude to portray him)..she was so beautiful and on the verge of something big and to be destroyed by trash...its just sickening..
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Jesus Christ,
Gang raped at 12 and then to be treated this way by men. How low did her self-esteem have to be for her to endure this without fighting back or leaving, because that damn chair wouldve been on top of his head if it were me. I'm not sure where she couldve been to be gang raped at 12, but my 16 year old daughter still has to do group dates.
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She got separated from a group of kids which included Lola Falana, her best friend, at a rehearsal according to her sister. She was taken advantage of in a brutal way. Her story really is heartbreaking.
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so they preyed on her...bastards
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hi blessed...it seems she was robbed of her innocence and we all know in those days things were quite different...remember what tinas mom did to her?? and that was the edited version...i just keep thinking in reference to tammi, "that poor soul"....
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You are on it, back then, parents were more trusting, look how her dad trusted James Brown and her parents probably trusted that the kids around her would look out. Tina's mom was a piece of work all away around.
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I often thought back on that information about David Ruffin and James brown and wondered if they were atleast in part responsible for her having that brain tumor and dying. Damn shame! I'm sure they both went on to beat other women senseless.Abusive men usually have a pattern and they seek out a certan type of women. Sick!
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Hey Jinx!!!! *waving*. Have a wonderful holiday weekend
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Good morning/afternoon PR Fam! Hope everyone is having a BLESSED day, thus far.
This BI is very interesting indeed. My initial guess was someone from SWV. But since, LeLe was "notted" I am going to have to go with TLC. I was thinking initially Chilli. It is pretty much public knowledge that Mac 10 used to open a can of whoop-ass on Tionne. So, I don't think that it was her. So that's my uneducated guess and I will be sticking with that until there is a "not".
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Hey Bullrida!
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Hey Artist!!! I see you have your car back. I'm glad
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Hey Sheknows, no you didn't call him an azz-half, tee hee, yeah, that's pretty darn sad. And yes, I am rolling again **turns up the radio, and pops in Tupac's picture me rollin'**
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LOL,I'm visualizing you cruising to that...I used to love that song. I used to really love certain Rap artists in my 20's...I can't stand it now a days.I still like a lil' JayZ here & there. I LOVE Gospel, old-school, and SOME of the new stuff...
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I see where still having tech issues. I will not re-type my original in fear that it will double post. But, I will say HELLO to everyone again, so HELLO PR Fam!!!
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SheKnows, i haven't even made it to the taste yet *pouting*. My vacation is not going as planned but i know that everything will work out the way that it's supposed too. More than likely i'll be up there on sunday and i'm sure that it was some people up there that swore they were looking good as hell when they walked out the door, not knowing that they looked like s***. LOL. It's sad that some people don't have the good common sense to know when they don't look good in something, OR that they have trifling friends that will let them come outside looking like a booga bear!!! SMH.
Bullrida...hey girl
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Hey there prettyprincess, hope your vacay gets better and you have a safe 4th! It's lunchtime, I've got to go and indulge in my soaps. sssshhhh don't tell nobody. BBS
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pPrincess,
I hope your vacation makes a turn around in the right direction.
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Sent out your NL to the second address, he came back like the first.
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TY,
I dropped you an email from AOL.
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OOH chile there was a lot in "booty do" fashions...you know dressing ass out when you stomach sticks out more than your "booty do" LOL and I am a stickler about pedi's and feet exposed. The 2 are synonomus for me. I don't understand either gender not showing love to the feet.
If your vacation isn't going as planned- get in the driver's seat and turn it around. The weather is decent and there are tons to see & do here in the area even on a budget. Hope it gets better! I went for Angie/Chaka & turned right around & went back for Stevie.
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I think it could be someone from Envogue or TLC. Regarding how artists have been cheated by record companies, that is why I feel we sometimes come down on artists of today too hard. I respect artists who think about the business side of the industry along with the artistry of the music. some talk in a nostalgic way about a time when artists only cared about the music and not the money. Many of those artists died broke. Give me James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Prince and other artists who fight for artistic control and to get paid. Fortunately, many artists today are coming into the biz as singers, songwriters, musicians of some sort and demanding to be paid for their full talent. I don't say they all do the right things with their money to make it last but they appear to know their worth in the market. IMHO.
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Gotta lunch date with the hubby! Be back on later!
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Good Morning All,
The first group I thought of was TLC, I remember Left Eye was explaining how they went broke.
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CSI crew, you are great, a few people have guessed her. Most of these entertainers are flat broke, all a front. I remember when two people in this girl group lived in a apt. complex in a so so neighborhood at the time they had hits on the charts and their neighbors were trying to figure out, why are they living here.
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Morning Sable, Good to see you on
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Welcome back GS, you were missed!!
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Welcome back GS & MR
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Ms. Sable i see you do not mind spilling all the beans do you (so so def)...
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it's one of the sisters LaTocha and Tamika Scott...
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Well Guys my time is up. I will see you all later(God willing). I hope everyone has a Blessed and Prosperous day. As usual it's been a blast. Much Love to all of you
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Hey She Knows, thanks for the shot out. I hope you have a happy 4th of July..
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Hi SheKnows
Have a wonderful holiday and thanks for the love back.
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LCF! Where have you been *hands on hips*, havent seen u on lately. Han awesome weekend sis!
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Hi GG
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She you have a Blessed 4th as well!
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Girl be good and have a great day!!!
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Sis check your email
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Okay! I will when I get home. Gubment don't play you checking personal email on their dime! I am surprised I am able to access PR!
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Hey Sheknows! You have a wonderful July 4th weekend as well.As a matter of fact I hope that everyone on Pr (lurkers &posters alike)have a great 4Th. I'm not as good with remembering all the names so I leave it alone
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Thanks Cocoalatte! Girl, be safe and BLESSED on your holiday weekend. I am like you, I am AFRAID I will leave someone's name off the list! LOL!
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hey Southndiva Girrrrrrrl you knwo I cant even pretend to remember,and know Ill accidently leave some out.Have a good one too.
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Thanks Sheknows...have a blessed and wonderful day too!!!
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Hey sheknows, did you get your email last night?
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My cyber sis! I am on my way out shortly to see "Hancock." Enjoy your evening!
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Have a Happy 4th SheKnows!
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Hello SheKnows,
*CyberHug*. Thanks for the shoutout. I see I missed quite a lot the last few days. It's good to hear from you.
*waving to the rest of the PR crew*
Have a safe and Blessed Fourth
Hope this doesn't double post...
Talk to you all later
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Just wanted to pop in and say hello before I started my vacay...
Hi All!!!
I finished reading the BI from Tuesday minutes ago (had to catch up).
Wanted to say good looking out to Orangekat- I will be making the treks uptop for this years Wingate Series.
I wanted to give a special shout out and Thank You to Hollyhood Reporter, you are really holding us down, Lilo Thomas???!!! Boy, you really took me back with that one and I love every minute of it!
Paris,Amber,the Almighty Mod
Have a wonderful and safe holiday!!!
I'm gonna eat enough bar-b-que for everyone
Hi Myra!!!
Oh yeah my guess is Terri Ellis from EnVogue (breaks my heart-I love that group)
And, I'm out......
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Hey Brook, have a safe and fabulous time!
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What up Brook Lynn, have a safe and BLESSED holiday girlie. C ya next week, if your not back on today before I leave!
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Love and hugs Brook Lynn-enjoy your vacation
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Hey Brook Lynn have a safe and happy holiday...
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Enjoy your 4th of July holiday!
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Hey Alikat! Happy 4th Girl
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Thanks for the shoutout....have a fun,safe weekend.If u r in town check out the African Street Fair in Navy Park.The official name is the Int'l African Arts Festival...weather permitting i'll be there!
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Brook Lynn (the poster F/K/A -Alikat) -Hey you have great 1 also sweety!
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the members are t-boz and left eye of tlc. Had to search pics and when tlc won at the soul train awards there is a pic where you can see t-boz ribs.
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It's been a minute since I have post. Hello Everyone. But,I have to go with Michelle Williams. She is known to have low self esteem and was dating this regular old guy and he was always wondering why she was always broke and needed help with little things like just eating and personal items. Matthew has always looked out for Kelly and of course Beyonce.
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I knew Michelle wasn't right when she hooked up with that NFL player Curtis Martin. Toni Braxton gave an interview and said one of her bf's loved slamming her into things. I heard it was Curtis. Him and Michelle lasted a month, at least she hauled ass.
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Good Afternoon Madison-Good to see you and GS again. Sounds like you just answered a past BI. I'm sure Trinity can find it if she's still here. Have a fabulous 4th
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This seems to be TLC. Does anyone else remember that Left Eye was dating Suge Knight when she died? She apparently was getting her own label together, with that girl group that was with her in Honduras, and Suge wanted to run it. She was not having it and was ready to take him to court on it and next thing you know she's dead. I will never forget wehn I heard about the drama between her and boyfriend Suge, i said to myself she's a dead woman.
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Happy 4th Pjsmommy and
VSangel10022 I do remember when she was supposedly working with Suge(I did not know they were actually dating),I thought that was an odd choice(workign with him,as did alot of oter people.She was coming out under another name. At the time she didnt seem like she was interested in uniting with otjer members of TLC.She just wanted her freedom to do her (creative wise) and your right shortly after she died.I dont think he was cause of her death ,it was a freak car accident but really sad!
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Suge did'nt give a damn about her in life or death because he fell asleep and was snoring loudly at her funeral.
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Hell,I think he fell asleep when David Kenner was ran off with some of that Death Row cheddar.
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He fell asleep at her funeral?! How disrepectful is that!
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WTH???!!!! He is a ignorant, sorry excuse...for a man! I was going to say something else, but I don't want to offend anyone!
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Wasn't that girl group Cherish?
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I'm not sure who this is, but I just wanted to wish my PR fam a happy 4th!
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Hi Nique. I hope you don't mind if I join the conversation re AA Lives. I love the series. Did you see the segment that chronicled the genealogy research of the stars? If yes, what did you think about certain of their reactions? I know different people respond differently to situations, but imho Don Cheadle, Chris Rock, Tom Joyner, Linda Johnson Rice Farr and that female track & field athlete (sorry, can't remember her name) seemed the most, I don't know, sincere and genuinely touched by learning their history. Tina Turner seemed kind of phony, and both Morgan Freeman and Maya Angelou seemed somewhat dismissive and underwhelmed. I was actually pleasantly surprised at LJRF because she is very diva-ish in real life, and is rumored to not be the sharpest knife in the drawer. However, I found her segments to be among the most sincere and interesting. At the end, I kept thinking that although all of their stories were good, I would have loved if more details and interview footage had been provided on LJRF, Chris Rock and Tom Joyner.
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Hi Teina,
Feel free to join in, this is an open conversation. I loved LJRF's reaction, not to mention Don Cheadles (I just love him period
Have you seen 1? I loved Chris Tucker's story - and of course Oprah's blew me away! I don't want to give away the genealogy results, but both series were wonderful.
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Okay, I think the whole premise behind Skip Gates' African-American Lives is just the coolest thing. Utterly fascinating. I've only seen the first one completely and parts of the second one. I loved when Skip Gates took Chris to Africa and they were walking through the slave holds. Powerful. Chris is such a funnyman, to see him humbled by the experience was deep. Tina Turner's reaction was one of the few I've seen from the second one and I laughed at her reaction to finding out she didn't have any Native American in her b/c I've seen her biographies before when she and her mother have said that. Skip Gates said 0% percent Native American and she just stared at him. I was dying laughing. Great series all around.
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Nique you are not a nerd. (And if you are a nerd, there's nothing wrong with that.) With very few exceptions other than sports, I only watch public tv.
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I guess we have more things in common besides trying to bake plastic babies. Have a good one. Back to study/lurk mode.
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Teina,
Yeah I'm a nerd, but thats ok. I fell in love with learning when I was young, haven't lost the desire yet.
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The typical girl group is usually orchestrated by a male, and they exude a lot of sexual because, well as a man, he knows what the general public want. They want girls men want to sleep with and who girls want to emulate.
I mean, the best documentation of the makingof a manufactured girl group was the creation of Danity Kane through Making the Band. They were groomed to be sex pots and their songs are written, probably by men.
There will be a girl in the group who will be the "It Girl". They tried to get that chick from the Pussy Cat Dolls a solo deal, she was pretty, had a nice body and sex appeal. I knew she would go solo eventually, but obviously she's not strong vocally as she was in Pussy Cat Dolls.
I even remember reading in my Right On! magazine around the mid 90's, that they were trying to make Irish the lead singer of 702, even though she didn't have the vocal range like Lemisha and Kameelah. I think Irish is a beautiful girl and but I know she was being pushed to the front more on her looks and not on her singing ability. I think she sang one time on her own and that was on the song called "No Doubt". I may still have the magazine somewhere, but I remember the photo spread and Irish was delibrately place in the front and center. The article went on about how Irish would serve as a good image as lead woman of the group. So usually, this causes a lot of group group to have tension. It's all about looks and who seems more marketable to the general public.
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brooklyn & sheknows-THANKS!!!! and have a great holiday...
all my PR peeps, be blessed and enjoy the break!
thanks Myra & Co for maintaining a civil & classy domain for us to gossip and more importantly exchange ideas...
Have a great Independence Day All!!!!
I will be back with the "tee" from essence if myra doesnt beat me to the punch!!!
Be Blessed
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Girl, thanks for the blessings and be SAFE at the Festival!
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Brook Lynn/Alikat, thanks for the shout out!!! Have a happy and blessed holiday.
LCF1ATL.....Where have you been? Hmmmmm???? Missed ya
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Good Afternoon Panachigans
As for todays BI: TLC...they had the best "behind the music" and they have been painfully honest about their triumphs/challenges/tragedies in the music biz.Its a shame that so many artists have been ripped off by mgmt and i wonder has anyone learned any lesson from the old school legends.Being in the spotlight is special but the real business is money mgmt and protecting your image/brand.By next year we will be reading another bi about DanityKane and Cherish.
GoldenGirl-read your post late yesterday.About my handle...nothing to do with Garfield but a tribute to my late beloved cat...i still miss the furry!!!
Everyone have a safe,fun and blessed weekend!!!
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Shout out to you too OrangeKat! The best "Behind The Music" had to be New Edition. Johnny was FLAMING and Bobby had the twisted meth lips something awful!! Have a great holiday
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Ms. Coleman, I agree! The "BTM" with NE is up there along with the one for TLC. Left Eye didn't mince her words and neither did Mike Bivins, Ralph Tresvant or Ricky Bell! RB stated that "Bobby was like a cancer that spread!" I was like DAYUM!!!! Say how you feel!
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I used to love Behind the Music, VH1 need to revive that show.
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Hey OrangeKat, have a safe and fun as well as a BLESSED holiday weekend as well!!
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Hey Orangekat! Thaks for my blessings girl, I can use them!
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Hey OrangeKat, sorry bout your kitty!!!
Have a safe and blessed, and HAPPY 4th sis!
Oh and and my faveorite behind the musics are
Aaliyah- always makes me cry, b/c its so sad
TLC-its just real
New Edition-cause those are my boys from wayback, lol.
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It's still taking along time for my post to show up.
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Hey Bullrida, girl, earlier Paris stated that there were issues like this due to tech support working on a update to the blog and also high traffic.
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Hey SouthnDiva, girl I know, I am just pulling my hair out. I needed my fix before the weekend. **Pull out scissors, to finish the rest of the job**
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I was thinking 702,envogue,TLC,or xscape. but maybe more like tlc cause she used to get her a$$ kicked by Mack10
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OK Nique, you're probably right, I may have read Tina wrong. And Angelou, YES, she was kind of irritating to me too. I think I saw Chris' segment. Didn't he actually visit Africa as part of his segment? Anyway, I think it was after his visit to Africa and seeing some of the heart-wrenching conditions first-hand that he stated that he stopped brushing his teeth with Evian water. Wasn't that part of his segment, or did he say that in a subsequent unrelated interview? I saw some of Oprah's segment, and I remember liking it. I love public tv, and NPR.
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Teina,
I wondered if I was the only one who had a huh? look while watching Angelou. Yes, Chris Tucker went to Africa but I don't recall where. Now, I don't remember the part about brushing his teeth. I was too busy noticing how bloated his face is/was.
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Teina:
I'm usually a daily lurker who occasionally posts, but am a pbs documentary nerd and had to comment. If I recall correctly, Chris Tucker went to Angola. I also was annoyed by Maya Angelou. If she was oh so knowledgable and wouldn't learn or get anything from the experience, why did she agree to particpate?
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Alright fam, it's the end of my day, and even though I didn't have my PR fix like I wanted to, I think I can survive until next week.......
HAVE A SAFE AND BLESSED HOLIDAY WEEKEND EVERYONE. Please be careful out there!!
TTYL
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Will someone please tell the gorgeous one why the Hughes Brother, the black film guys are making a sequel to pimps up/ho's down. Couldn't they find something more positive in black america to make a film about. Black pioneers and such. Isn't one of them an exec at BET. What a waste. I remember when Halle Berry said in that magazine Ent. Weekly, how black filmmakers should expand out of hood movies. They were in the next issue, the writer told them what she said and they called her all kinds of ho's. Funny thing is, Halle never took a filmmaking course and those idiots did and both her films dorothy dandridge and lackawana blues puts them to shame. If she would have been a white actress saying it, they would have never called her the b word or the h word.
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Hey Gorgeous Sable they have been a joke for a long time now both brothers and if they have anything to do wit that horrible network,that doesn't pay employees,give damn near no benefits, and put on t.v the garbage that they do go figure, a stupid ass sequel would be in the works! BET has ruined black America with the nonsense they air and now one of their recuits and tryin to finish the job.Great just when we might have our first black president...SMDH
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BET has ruined black America, they play into the stereotypes and I heard, they prefer to hire Latino women over black women as the host of shows. I don't see spanish channels hiring black women. And the station is run by a black woman.
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Sable, it's bananas I jsut did some work for the producer at BET Jazz there and you wouldnt believe the salary,the benefits if you wanna call them that and general organization! Its a joke not to mention the awards this year the story on alot of the people anounced not showin is mostly becasue of money issue and the figure head Bob Johnson is an old uncle Tom, cheesin behind Hillary doggin Obama when that mess is being aired....LMAO
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BET pays peanuts, the lowest paying station in history. It took Ed Gordon years to just make a 100 grand. That's why Ananda and AJ split and some people called them sell outs for going to white entertainment shows, they wanted to get paid! I would have left to. BET pays nothing.
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Bob Johnson is not an uncle tom because he supported Hillary Clinton, that is his right like it your right to support Obama. Magic Johnson also supported her but nobody calls him a uncle tom.
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Sable,your right he's not an uncle Tom for that reason but when you go out your way to promote your self at any cost as the first blk owned b-ball,lk owned station and profit off that then go out your way to degrade a blk canidate that is coonish actions to me...IMO btw the same goes for magic who's made over on african's with those terrible ghetto movie theaters...
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Gorgeous One you are right with your commit but he single handedly rewrote the book on how to be and Uncle Tom with his actions...
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Bob Johnson's support of Hillary angered me too because he kept tearing down Barack in order to do so, bringing up his long ago, one time coke use, and going on and on about Barack's "lack of experience." Then Bob Johnson was one of the main people leading the charge of demanding that Hillary be Barack's VP.
If Bob Johnson was thinking with his conscience instead of being blinded by his Clinton awe, he'd see that both Hillary and Bill have shown their true colors with regards to race. You'd think Bill's conduct and comments in South Carolina, and Hillary's love for the "hard working white people" would have given all the African-Americans on their staff pause for thought. And maybe it has, especially since it's not looking like Hillary is going anywhere beyond the Senate.
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bob johnsons endorsement of hilary had little to do with hilary per se..its the "burkle" effect..burk does biz & usually invests in their projects, johnson and many others..its a case of one hand washes the others(old politics)..burk is gung ho for the clintons, fyi..they are just paying the band for dancing..while it may appear that johnson is a tom as opposed to a righteous brother, it is neither..his only interest GAINS interest..dollar, dollar bill...
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Lets not forget Viacom owns BET as well as MTV,VH1,Paramount's movie studio,and Paramount Pictures' home entertainment operations.They used to own UPN when the The Wayans "I'm Coonin'" Brothers had their show running.
Viacom FYI...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viacom#Assets
Maybe black folk ought to give Sumner Redstone a call.
Sumner Redstone FYI...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumner_Redstone
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My friend, BET was pitiful when Viacom didn't own them.
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Thanks for posting that, one of my friends suggested that I apply at BET.
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and Bob Johnson had to know it was a damn mess .Thats why he was all to happy to hand it off to someone else! Damn shame! The network itself had the potential to be so much more than it was (videos ,videos and and mess) Seems that none of them knew what to do with it to turn it into a greatr network that people could actually be proud of.I wonder what the chances are of it improving much now taht its owned by Viacom.
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I think it is Reginald Hudlin who is a top executive at BET, THE Hughes brothers have nothing to do with BET.
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I think you are correct about it being one of the Hudlin brothers who is an exec at BET. However, I agree with Sable & HR that BET is most of the time a waste of television space. I've said for years that they never do "original" programming that they didn't "borrow" the idea from MTV or VH1: College Hill/Real World, How I'm Living/Cribs, Rap City/Yo!MTV Raps, 106 & Park/TRL, Baldwin Hills/Leguna Beach. The one true original programming idea they came up with "Hot Ghetto Mess," was so offensive, they could have kept that garbage. And Sable, you make a very good point, Univision is not trying to hire me host a show, so why is BET hiring so many Latinas for a BLACK Entertainment Network. Especially when there is a large black talent pool to choose from.
As for the Hughes Brothers, they can both KICK ROCKS! They haven't had a hit movie since the 90s. They are beyond irrelevant. And I respect their contribution with Menace II Society, but 15 years later, they should have evolved away from drugs, guns, pimps and hos!
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Hey Peaches, loved your post and what makes BET even more pitiful, they started before Lifetime, USA, TNT and a host of other stations but these stations have original programming. BET has american gangster and hot ghetto mess. We don't need racists when we have BET stereotyping their own and hiring non-black women over their own women for a black entertainment channel.
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I agree 100%!!It's a shame that ALL they have to offer for entertainment is"cooning", and blatant ignorance. BET continually shows women in degrading ways, and continues to stereotype our men. We aren't all just gang-bangers, gangsta-rappers,loud-crass,single mothers, dead-beat dads,pimps or hoes??? When they constantly air those negative images of US;it helps to further perpetuate the myth that's ALL there is to US... Also,WHY are they hiring other ethnicities for jobs that plenty of African Americans are qualified for? Lastly, for the Hughes brothers to say that about Halle Berry, shows how ignorant they are...She told the truth! If they were wise and they would have at least considered her statement.
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Preach on it Sable! BET could have gone to greater heights and shown the world the greatest black talent...I beleive TV1 is trying its best to portray that image.
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that's just something we have done to our on people since the beginning of time. continuing second rate status. you are so right in no form or fashion should there be anything but a sister be broadcasting from something being called a Black Entertainment Television...
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Hey Peaches, Last I heard Reginald Hudlin was the President of Entertainment for BET. I saw him in the audience at the BET awards the other night. He seemed to really enjoy Neicy Nash...
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Hey Sheknows smart smart move unless you wanna work in the the same atmosphere as your local KFC wit as much security on the real the people I know have to do freelance with Viacoms other stations to make any type of real money its an embrassment,because it is black ran and marketed....
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Hey Hollywood, Yeah I can't do that one. But,you know what... Why can't they pay people more fairly and what they're worth ? BET has been in business long enough to be financially astute in their business dealings... I just don't get it. I hope somebody here can break it down...
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Sheknows,its some ole deep craziness IMO that goes into why alot of blk biz's treat there own employees worse then they do white folk...I don't get there mentality but its funny how you have to fight for even pay etc and get treated real funny style,but when the y deal with white vendors etc back to cooning!...lol SMDH Hey sheknows I was gonna put some old school house on that last mix i did for you just wasnt sure if you liked that or not I put melissa morgan on there as a teaser...lol
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HR, I loved it ! That house music brought back some fun memories for me. But, Speaking of Melissa Morgan whatever happened to her. I should look and see if Myra has any info on her. One while she was the ish...
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She likes to stay in touch with people in the adult industry.
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*pulling up a nice comfy chair for Adult Industry and fixing a Pineapple Daquiri* Say WhaaaaaT??? I'm all ears friend do tell...
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Sheknows she likes the ladies the on the real Lacy probably can tell u alot more bout that! I know that for certain...
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HR and She knows, she loves to get her flirt on with the female porn stars.
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Adult industry,I heard she like the ladies alot and had a girl friend for a while an it was a well know fact in the industry. I think it messes folk up cus the image had her gurly which dont mean nothing in the real world...
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Alrighty then didn't know that,...Well career wise...Is she still singing ANYWHERE and writing?
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SK, she loves phone and real sex with the honeys in the adult industry, on the low, real private about it. She chases women like a man. Guess she really wants them to do her like the song she remade, do me baby. I thought her and Freddie Jackson were gonna hookup because they both signed to Melba Moore's company at the same time but he likes the fellas and she likes the ladies. Shout out to the poster who said Freddie blew all his money on rolls royces and horses, he lost it all when the hits stopped coming and Hush productions closed.
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someone very close to me slept with her, miki howard & yoyo and was in the "clique" with tichina, lyte, tifah, yo, missy, brat etc....that entire crew is notorious...
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Morning Allup, Damn! Now you are killing me Miki Howard and YoYo.. I heard Miki Howard snorts like crazy... But it's not hard for me to believe. A friend of mine told me Miki used to date Gerald Levert for a short while. (RIP) Gerald...
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Miki used to date a big time drug dealer in Los Angeles who drove a Rolls Royce back in the day. Miki, Natalie and Cherelle were regulars in the drug dens back in the day, used to go in as a trio and get high all day. She's in Jet magazine, a where are they now article.
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Hey SoulTrain, I used to really LOVE both Miki and Cherelle. I wished they could have went further in theirn careers.I never really got into Natalie...There are certain voices that just appeal to me more. I'm cracking up at you saying"They used to go in as a trio and get high all day",LMAO...I guess the dealers would be saying " here comes the 3 amigos,"Un Hun whew!!!
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You're right Soul Train, Micki dated a big fat roly poly drug dealer and used to drive his RR to this hair salon where Lela Rochan got her hair done. Lela was so messy before her husband started messing over her. Lela was a real shit starter, two faced and would smile in your face. She was up in there telling Micki's biz and I wouldn't be surprised if her drug man was doing a bid. I know she had 3 or 4 kids.
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Lela was messy!? God don't like ugly! Sounds like that kind of behavior has come back to bite her...Antoine Fuqua!
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Hey SDiva. I wish I could tell you which thread (s( to go back to but the insiders gave a lot of info on Lela just like Mads is saying & now she doesn't have a lot of friends and the hubby cheats on her and is not willing to help her career. It's crazy that people don't realize they won't always be on top and you reap what you sow!I have always thought she was a beautiful woman, now I know beauty on the out, petty on the in.
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Hey Eye! I hope you are having a great weekend! I will need to go back through the threads...you are so right, you reap what you sow! I remember seeing a picture of her at some party and she looked sad to me. She has gained some weight but what stood out in my mind is that she was in a cast and she just didn't look she was enjoying herself even though she was smiling in the pics.
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Hey SoulTrain, Are you familiar with actor Dick Anthony Williams ? He played LisaRaye's dad in Player's Club,and Pretty Tony in the Mack. I just found out that his son is Gary Anthony Williams. The Smart Brother from Undercover Brother,the Big Gay dude on Soul Plane,and the voice of Uncle Ruckus on the Boondocks. They are both very talented! I was just wondering what Dick is doing nowadays ?
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Yes she did. She supposedly wrote "Love Under New Management" about Gerald.
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Thanks Adult, I appreciate you dropping bombs! Man,I didn't know that... But, like I said,I can sure believe it. Life and PR in general,has taught me anything is possible and everything ain't always what it seems...
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back then miki's drug of choice was intraveneous heroin..she had huge drug problems...she would fall out on stage..i always thought that she was attractive and talented..just tormented i guess...
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I was a big fan back in the day. She was very talented but the 1 time I saw her in concert, she was high as hell and it was very obvious. Didn't know what she was on but she she wasn't really on IT but IT sure as hell was on her!Does she even tour anymore?
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Very sad indeed when you can't allow your children to watch a channel dedicated to black programming (Allegedly). I remember when they had many interesting shows on. Where is Jackie Reed? She was a serious anchor woman. I mostly watch shows dedicated to woman's issues or home shows now. Once Video Soul was cancelled, I was through. When it's time to go to bed my 6yr old will say mom, I'll watch the home shows with you so that he can fall asleep in my bed. The art of compromise from a little guy. Everyone have a happy and safe holiday tomorrow. Have a dog and beer for me. I'll be working. Enjoy!
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Danni, you have a blessed and safe holiday too. The home shows? Now your talking my language. Design to Sell House Hunter, What My House is Worth, Design Star, and many others afe my faves on HGTV.
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Golden, girl I am with you on that! I LOVE my HGTV!!!! I particularly love House Hunters International! Everyone in the house KNOWS they have to be SILENT when that show is on. My daughter and I always guess on the houses they will pick and 9 out 10, she is RIGHT! LOL!
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me too- I actually try some of the projects on my own. I am fond of those shows, the house flipping shows, the next HGTV star and the cooking channel and even some tvland shows. I like to guess which house they will pick as well...I'm only about 50% accurate, I have to keep working on it.
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I am too scared to do it on my own! LOL! I will hire a contractor in a minute but my hubby is pretty handy! I want to get into interior design.
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Girl I'm not moving walls or anything like that- LMAO at you. I have done several paint techniques, stripes, sponging, stamping & use of dry brush oh and I did a faux brick pattern once. I figure it's just paint & my time. I'm painting this weekend. I've done decoupage on flower pots and a table, I've stripped and stain some wood work & will paint some furniture in a heartbeat. Like changing black metal to a nickel finish that sort of thing. But when I need windows or the kitchen remodeled...I called in contractors. I will say that as I have aged I've gotten particular with who I can work with. If I am not totally comfortable, regardless of recommendation or price, I send them packing. And now if someone is out to do service...cable, meter reads etc. I either have someone drop by or I let someone know. 2 many crazies out here.
I'm looking for something different to do to an accent wall in the LR...need to figure it out b4 furniture is delivered-LOL.
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Hey Sheknows, like Cocoalatte said above, BET has the potential to be so much more and Sable raises a good point, they are older than a lot of other networks so they should be doing better. I'm glad for you that you didn't apply. BTW, does anybody know who owns TVOne? Are they affiliated at all with BET? I really enjoy their programming. The different cooking shows, the one-on-one interviews, also a cool show that I see they're bringing back for a new season, Black Men Revealed. I understand BET has to cater to that youth market. I work in advertising so I know that that demographic is important and can bring big bucks. However, BET is overlooking its more mature audience that put them on the map when the network was in its infancy.
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Yeah, hopefully Debra Lee will do a complete transformation of the company and make it something African Americans can be proud of... But,TVOne is owned by Radio One,Comcast Corporation, and DirecTV.
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I rarely watch BET, but I do happen to like Hell Date, The Boot, amd, Sunday's best BET ripoff of American Idol/
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Hey C, I don't know if it's true;but I heard that Tupac beat either BOTH or one of them Hughes boys down with a bat???...
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Hi She Knows, I think I remember hearing about Tupac beating down one of the Hughes brothers years ago.
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i know pac was considered for the role that went to larenz tate..dunno the fallout or why he didnt do the movie..
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When he was on Yo!MTV Raps, he said that they gave him the impression that he already nailed the part, then they picked the other guy without telling him. He got mad about it and beat one of the Hughes brothers up. When he kept going on and on about how he was gonna beat them up again, the Hughes brothers pressed charges.
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Believe it or not, I am under the dryer at the salon getting my hair did (yes, I said hair did). You know we got to look fresh for the 4th.... A wash-n-wrapset and touch up of the edges with a little Pink Oil Moisturizer.
Anywho, according to GS, the person has already been guessed. I did think of Left Eye originally, but I didn't think that would be BI worthy since the wrath of Andre Rison is legendary. Plus, the way this BI was written made me think the person was still alive. I could be wrong about that though.
Another thing... Can someone (GS) confirm that the child that was born when this person was 14 is still alive? If so, how old are they now? Is this person involved in their life? Just curious.
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Darling, all the gorgeous one knows is that relatives took care and still take care of the child when she's on the road. This woman is screwed up but a few people guessed her in here.
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WoW!, every time I read about these ladies I get mad. These recording companies are ridiculous man.
(placing soap box down)
I usually go to Shantique's(the original one in Detroit) & drop a few hundred on new music every so often, but lately I'm having a problem keeping up with the music - I mean that's a hard hustle for pep to be ganking your money like that, but I still do, just not as often. If it wasn't for Ronny Jordan & Joe Sample, I would never go.
But dig this, Madonna, 50 & Jay-Z signed these multi million dollar contracts with Live Nation - but these ni@@a's getting part of their touring contracts - I maybe wrong, but isn't that an artist bread & butter when records aren't sailing?? geeezee - can you say indentured servant children? Come on, when you have artist like BB & Tina who are still doing it at 60 & 80 - WTF!
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Hey Gorgeous.... I am in no way a film expert, but I am an aspiring screenwriter. I can tell you from my own personal experiences that talent and compelling stories aren't always on the forefront. It's about what sells. Malcolm Lee went from The Best Man to Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins. Nuff said.
Now I love Halle, but to be real, aspiring storytellers can't do it by ourselves. Celebrities would rather work with well name writers and filmmakers than someone unknown.
How many Halle's, Denzel's etc would even look at a script from an up and comer? A script has a better chance of selling if there is big name attached to it.
I agree that we can do better, but when the field is one-sided, it makes it that much more difficult.
I think to make it quicker, I'm gonna sell my soul and write a script called Pookie's Crab Shack and Weave Emporium starring Shawn and Marlon Wayans as the white chicks, instead of wasting my time trying to win an Oscar. Apparently, nobody cares anymore.
But hey on the bright side.... Happy BBQ and fireworks day!
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Hi Myra's BFF, since you're a screenwriter perhaps you can explain something to me. I went to a film festival last fall and saw a wonderful film that I was shocked to see had "real" name stars in it: Jeffrey Wright (love him!), Zoe Saldana, Melvin Van Peeples, and LaTanya Richardson. My question to you is how they were able to get established actors in movie like that?
p.s. You could SO get the Wayans to star in Pookie's Crab Shack!!
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Hey Fam here's some stuff for the holiday I thought ya'll will like disc one Cocoalatte,and GG I put those alexander O'neal and Cherrelle hits on there for ya...I love the other cuts I hope ya'll do too shout out to the Mayor lurker out there..lol...
http://www.zshare.net/download/14650689a59f7c8a/
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thankyou HR as always I appreciate it and will enjoy! Happy 4th July weekend to ya!
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my pleasure and may you and your fam be blessed and safe during the holiday weekend...
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Thanks HR!! You are the best!!!
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GG I know i messed up and didnt get the other ones you wanted which btw are my favorites like what missing.." i fly from new your to LA swim thee ocean, in a hurricane,to find girl can u tell me what's missing" that is my jam and you know I got it next one it will be on there especially for u...lol hey Have you hear of the girl group Madamn X? Just that kinda girl was the album and single? I found the ablum in my vault today.....
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HR, whatever you provide I am fine with, its not a rush. Madame X? I dont rememeber let me do a search to see what they sound like.
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Cyber hug HR! You are such a sweetie!
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I concur! He's so pleasant and fun
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Hello All! Long, long, longtime lurker, first time poster...I'm going to have say Tamika Scott of Xscape. I remember reading somewhere that she had a baby at a very young age and that JD owed the group money because of a bad contract or record deal.
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Tamika Scott had her first child at around 18 years old, but she's never been broke because she has been making money in the Industry writing and producing as well as writing Books.
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Left Eye never dated Suge KNight she jus signed with Deathrow for the money because of the finacial situation with TLC (all of them were broke at the time. Her new rap name was NINA slang for 9mm. Another interesting tidbit never brought up is I bet no one knows the REAL reason she was in Honduras getting treatment.Here is a hint.... it was her ex boyfriends fault
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Left Eye never dated Suge Knight!! She just signed to the label to make some money due to her finacial situatuion caused by the bad contract with TLC.HER rap name with Death Row was NINA as in 9mm and u can find that album online to this day. But here is little tidbit 4 the fam does anyone know the real reason why she was in Honduras????? here is a clue its her ex boyfriends fault
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Was it fatal or non-fatal, Left Eye's treatment.
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That is sooo sad. What a talented troubled young lady. She deserved so much better.
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caugrad-Did he give her something and which ex are you referring to Andre Rison?
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Caugrad, lawd have mercy!
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It was probably that male model she used to date, because that ended abruptly.And like I said before,we have'nt seen him or heard from him since Left Eye passed.He disappeared.I can't remember his name right now.They we're going to get married and something happened.......
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I think so too Kelolo. Plus, he was with her in Honduras at around the time everybody thought she was missing.
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Kelolo and Pjsmommy, found out his name was Sean Newman and you are both right, heard nothing from him since she passed. I am at a lost for words! I remember her on BTM and how she talked about her life and I don't think it was too easy at times. I am just thrilled that we got to see her talent before she left this earth! She rapped on a song with B McKnight entitled, "Losing You!" Very poignant!
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She definitely had a troubled life, and was very talented. How are you today?
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Girl I am good! Enjoying my weekend! How about you? What is going on in the Port City?
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Hey Sis, I got your email and responded. Girl,you really know how to make someone's day
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Oh okay sis! You are awesome too! I will check the email SOON!
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Will bring some dirty celebrity news back from New Orleans @ the Essence fest, will keep my eyes and ears open for the PR fam. PR staff, hope to see u down there. Out.
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Hey Lacy,
Have a great time and pls be careful.
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Hi Danni, I enjoy your posts. You seem really sweet and diplomatic. Have a Good One !
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Thank you Sheknows. You seem the same way. I like your posts too. I don't have much info to offer, but I sure take it in. Some of you are so intelligent and witty. It's great to learn about so many things that I have been in the dark about. I'm just a sheltered child. Have a great weekend.
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You are welcome Danni, I agree there are some very intelligent and funny people here on PR. I adore the posters here
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Thanks Danni and SD for always looking out for me and I will be careful.
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Hey Lacy! Girl be SAFE!
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Love u Madison
and yes it was fatal!!
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Damn! That's really messed up! She was a beautiful, spirited, talented young lady. She was there for some experimental treatment? I saw the documentary and I saw her saying she was cleansing her body eating and drinking different things but hadn't heard anything like this.SAD-
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DAMN!!!!! I guess Pepa better get checked out. I think he was creeping with her around the time Lisa burned down his house.
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I saw him in a couple of Janet Jackson videos. (What have you done for me lately) He was on one of the talkshows as a woman and discussed the sex change. I remembered him because he was a cutie. Didn't make a bad looking woman.
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Caugrad, thats something I truly didnt know, and am very saddened by.
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Hey caugrad, thanks for the love and back at ya. Love your posts, u be dropping it. I had no idea that Left Eye was infected. Real sad.
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I remember Lefteye stating this doctor was known to cure(or it was believed he could)cure the AIDS virus...hmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!
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I was just about to say that!
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Tragedy!!!!!!
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She lost alot of weight also before she passed...she looked gaunt to me! I was thinking it was because of the cleansing and her diet!
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....That would be Dr. Sebi. He's says that he can prove that he can cure it.
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Hey sweet babies!!! How is everyone this sultry evening?
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Hey you I was just wondering where you were?How are you holding up in the heat? How is your pork chop loving man boy? I think it's funny that he's 8 and has his fav meal on lock
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Hey Eye, Thanks I got the email. She looked beautiful ! Also,does he play for the NFL? He looks familiar,I was showing my brother and he said the same thing ?
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I didn't recognize him, not up on NFL sorry. But did you just love the rings or what?
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Yes, and they are beautiful... I hope that they have a Happy and Blessed life together !
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Hey Skyy, How are you and the baby? I was thinking about you earlier...
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Sorry bout the late response, but u already know what I was doin.... sweatin out my perm making some chops for the man-child. Hey eye and sheknows! I am doing just fine, tryin not to let this bubblin brown suga melt in this heat. Everybody get their fireworks?
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Does he know about left overs yet? Cause it sounds like you need a reprieve from some of your duties...maybe cooking big batches and freezing when you get a little further along
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Gurl, let me tell u. This baby is kicking field goals like David Beckham and i am only 7 months. I am les miserables.
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I got a question. What is the name of that dancer who was fine as wine, kind of looked like Blair Underwood, and i have heard that he had a sex change. Does anyone know his name and are there some pics of him after the change?
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saw him in a couple of Janet Jackson videos. (What have you done for me lately) He was on one of the talkshows as a woman and discussed the sex change. I remembered him because he was a cutie. Didn't make a bad looking woman. His name is Rudy Houston.
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I saw him in a couple of Janet Jackson videos. (What have you done for me lately) He was on one of the talkshows as a woman and discussed the sex change. I remembered him because he was a cutie. Didn't make a bad looking woman. His name is Rudy Houston.
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Here he is in Pebbles Mercedes Boy video. Very handsome.
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l302/thehottestmess/andre3000.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.lipstickalley.com/showthread.php%3Ft%3D88452&h=500&w=354&sz=22&tbnid=uvwOl0_O7igJ::&tbnh=130&tbnw=92&prev=/images%3Fq%3Drudy%2Bhouston%2Bdancer%2Bphoto&hl=en&sa=X&oi=image_result&resnum=1&ct=image&cd=1
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Skyy, he might have passed away but nobodys knows for sure!
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His name was Rudy Houston.
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Sorry for the duplicate posts.
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Thank you. I was trying to look up some real info on him and I just didn't find anything on him really.
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Skyy, PR has a story on Rudy Houston. He did look like Blair and appeared in JJ's and Pebbles video. He was on sally Jessy raphael after he had a sex change. He also ran into JJ at a club and said hi to her, she did not know who he was and did not recognize him as a woman, she was floored when he told her. He moved out of L.A. and I hope it is just a rumor but I heard he died a few years ago. Read the link about him on here.
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surprisingly nothing available on the net after the surgery and nothing as to whether he passed away or now. He was a good looking man.
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Hello everyone! Thanks SheKnows for the shoutout, I still read PR daily, I could NEVER quit cold turkey... =). I'm learning that even though things seem to be falling apart, as long as you wake up to see another day, you have a renewed chance to work on it.....once again thanks to everyone on PR who gave a kind word when I was in need. =)
Also, I'm thinking perhaps TLC for this BI, or EnVogue.
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Hey Maya!!! How is everything? You been alright ? Just let me know if I need to fly in... Nobody better mess with my Maya
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What is up Maya!? Good to see you on here! Missed you on the board!
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Hi Southndiva,
How are you dear? Have a blessed Fourth
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I am great!
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Hey Paris-
Can we get a clue, a Not or something???
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Hey My peoples,
My dearest Blessed, I am so happy the makeup tips were useful.
Thank You Southndiva and Karamelbella for looking out for me. You guys make a sister feel special*cyberhug*
Have a great Fourth. Hope to catch you all later
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Hey French! Have a great 4th!
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hey French Fly!!!!! Happy 4th of july!!!
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Good morning PR family,
I have a question for the pr family, i know we sometimes share personal stories and offer advice, so i am seeking your opione about this issue.
I must go back a little, in order for you to understand my feelings. I met my ex friend (both of us are straight) in oakland, ca about 12 years ago. We lived in the same apartment building, one day our apartment manager told me there was a girl in the building who was involved with some entertainment stuff and sense i was looking to get into entertainment i should introduce myself and seek her advice.
So i did just that, my first conversation with her i quickly learned she only went to entertainment events, but was hoping to work in the field of entertainment soon. We remain in contact and around this time she became interested in this guy that lived in the same building, Her mother who was addicted to crack introduced the two of them, yes he was her mothers drug dealer. However once they hooked up he promised her he would no longer sell her mother drugs. Well she fell for him pretty hard,so hard that one night around 2 am in the morning ( Chicago time, i moved) i received this phone call from her, she was crying hysterically, for a minute i thought her mother had died, but no he only dumped her, i was floored i mean i have never witness anyone crying so hard over a man, especially one who sold crack to her mama. She begged me to call him and talk to him on her behalf, i said no repeatedly and she just kept asking,so i broke down. I made the call convinced him to give her another chance and when i called her back and told her he is willing to work on their relationship, I'll never forget her response "what took you so long".
Fast forward: About five years ago, I decided to make some changes in my life because when i lost my apartment and ran into some financial difficulties, i was forced to take some inventory of my life and the people in it . I decided to remove this person out of my life, for too many reason to name, a lot happened over the years sometimes i was wrong and sometime she was wrong. I have not seen this person in three years and have not spoken to this person in two years. She continues to send emails inviting me places, sending text message's about things i could careless about and even though i have asked this person not to contact me, she has ignored my request. The last text message i received stated " I got a new job making $60.75/hr all i gotta do is wake up the animals in the zoo... So wake ur monkey ass up before i get fired!!!! Happy Thursday" Okaaay i am trying to find the humor in all of this, i mean should i be a little scared. I can recall times she would just stare at me and when i asked why is she staring , she would say she was just admiring me. I don't believe she is gay, but i believe her issues have a lot to do with her ex husband and maybe his lust for me. Pr family whats wrong with this picture? How can i get rid of this person?
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Ned, Maddie is giving you good advice below. Get far away from her. I knew a nice guy who thought he had found a nice girl. She asked him to drive her somewhere, they went in a house, the girl was there to get drugs, he didn't even know she used because the relationship was new. The house got raided, shots were fired and he got wounded and arrested because of her drama.
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Uhm Ned change you number and block person from your email&friendlist! Seems that you have already gone the route of trying to be diplomatic and tactful in requesting that she not contact you. She continues with the madness ,which to me anyway means she does not respect your boundaries! Looks like you may have to sever all ties!
No feedback, no conversation, and maybe shell get the hint.If not you can simply block ya number call her and tell her straight to the point"Listen girl"(you fill in the blank) I wont even say what I would say!
I will say that I laughed a lil at this part of your post
"I got a new job making $60.75/hr all I gotta do is wake up the animals in the zoo..... So wake your monkey ass up before I get fired!!! Happy Thursday!
Sorry I couldnt help it but it was one of those comments so bizarre and starnge that ya have to laugh! Is she on meds ,ya know something along the lines of Prozac?WTF
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Hey Ned Flander's ex mistress! okily-dokily- doo Neighbor!!! How ya doing ? Girl, your screen name is hilarious and I love the Simpson's! Now, about your ex-friend...It sounds like she is carrying a lot of deep hurt,that was there WAY before she got into the relationship with the man. Also,she seems extra-needy and her tank is running low on self-esteem. She also seems to be looking for love in all the wrong places, with anyone that will show her some attention. She may not be a bad person, she just hasn't had the right influences in her life probably from day one...If her mama introduced her to her crack-dealer, and you didn't mention a father(that pretty much says it all)... However,you sound as if you want NOTHING to do with her, because you haven't seen/spoken to her in 2-3 years...If you should have a change of heart,and are considering healing old wounds,then call her up and tell her you all need to talk...Leave no stone unturned,don't pussy-foot around with her,and handle her with kid-gloves.If that's not going to happen;still call her up and nicely but STERNLY inform her that you no longer wish to be contacted by her because, you're letting go of all hindrances and unhealthy relationships in your life. Tell her God Bless her,that you wish the best for her and keep it moving !... Now if she doesn't comply, and you let her down nicely,call your cell phone provider and change the number. I hope this helps.
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Thank you, How is your weekend going so far? Mines, pretty good.
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You are welcome. My weekend is going well! I went to a concert and a fireworks show last night. It was awesome! We watched the fireworks to music after the concert with 3-D glasses on, and it was just like at the movies it seemed like they were coming right at you...We had a ball!
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OH MY GOD!!! I have such a similar experience. I got rid of this girl in my life because she was just becoming too competitive with me ( we work in the same industry) and we were room mates for awhile and I would catch her watching me while I was sleeping! I hadn't seen or talked to her in 3 years when one day she walked into a this really obsure class that I was teaching at UCLA. She had to do some REAL digging to find out that I was teaching that class. I creeped me out, because I already felt like she was stalking me. I she still invites me to parities and events that she throws and I never show up and she keeps inviting me. And she sends me the same kind of Bulls*** emails like you got about waking up the animals. The only reason I haven't blocked her emails is that I like to be aware of her movements around me. Buy some mace Ned and be VERY careful.
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Workintelevision, girl I will have you in some prayer! That is some scary mess!
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Work, I understand your frustration. Some people are so sick and insecure, I am begining to feel scared, i'll have you in prayer put me in yours.
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Good morning PR family,
OT: I know we sometimes share personal stories and offer advice, so i am seeking your advice about this issue.
I must go back a little, in order for you to understand my feelings. I met my ex friend (both of us are straight) in oakland, ca about 12 years ago. We lived in the same apartment building, one day our apartment manager told me there was a girl in the building who was involved with some entertainment stuff and sense i was looking to get into entertainment i should introduce myself and seek her advice.
So i did just that, my first conversation with her i quickly learned she only went to entertainment events, but was hoping to work in the field of entertainment soon. We remain in contact and around this time she became interested in this guy that lived in the same building, Her mother who was addicted to crack introduced the two of them, yes he was her mothers drug dealer. However once they hooked up he promised her he would no longer sell her mother drugs. Well she fell for him pretty hard,so hard that one night around 2 am in the morning ( Chicago time, i moved) i received this phone call from her, she was crying hysterically, for a minute i thought her mother had died, but no he only dumped her, i was floored i mean i have never witness anyone crying so hard over a man, especially one who sold crack to her mama. She begged me to call him and talk to him on her behalf, i said no repeatedly and she just kept asking,so i broke down. I made the call convinced him to give her another chance and when i called her back and told her he is willing to work on their relationship, I'll never forget her response "what took you so long".
Fast forward: About five years ago, I decided to make some changes in my life because when i lost my apartment and ran into some financial difficulties, i was forced to take some inventory of my life and the people in it . I decided to remove this person out of my life, for too many reason to name, a lot happened over the years sometimes i was wrong and sometime she was wrong. I have not seen this person in three years and have not spoken to this person in two years. She continues to send emails inviting me places, sending text message's about things i could careless about and even though i have asked this person not to contact me, she has ignored my request. The last text message i received stated " I got a new job making $60.75/hr all i gotta do is wake up the animals in the zoo... So wake ur monkey ass up before i get fired!!!! Happy Thursday" Okaaay i am trying to find the humor in all of this, i mean should i be a little scared. I can recall times she would just stare at me and when i asked why is she staring , she would say she was just admiring me. I don't believe she is gay, but i believe her issues have a lot to do with her ex husband and maybe his lust for me. Pr family whats wrong with this picture? How can i get rid of this person?
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Ned,
Obviously there is more to this story than we know, because that text about the zoo was hilarious. As a matter of fact, I'm about to send it to my friends right now!!! ROFLMAO, ROFLMAO. That just sounds like something me and my friends would send to each other. It does however sound as if she has some insecure issues with starring at you and thinking you took too long to talk to the boyfriend that she asked you to call. However, that happens when one friend is more attractive than the other or if she has had insecure issues forever. But whatever your issue is with this person, if you simply ignore her, she will soon stop contacting you. But I love that zoo text, for real.
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Sorry for the double post and any misspelled words, i tried spell check.
Happy Friday PR Family
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You are doing the right thing by ignoring her, she will get the message one day. She sounds like she has self esteem issues and you don't want to get pulled into her mess and become an innocent victim. Keep doing what u doing.
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Follow your instincts! Sounds like you are doing the right thing! Some people are only in your life for a reason or a season...and if you are blessed, some people are there for a lifetime.
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I know you are going through it trying to get passed your friends petty antics...BUT...that line about the monkey made me laugh out loud!
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Just to add a little more, I'd set my email address so that any messages from her automatically went to my junk email so I could bypass w/o reading. And if it wasn't too much of an inconvienance I'd either eliminate my text message feature or change my number. You can also usually program your cell to send calls from her # directly to voicemail.It's a hassle but so are nagative people and unneccessary drama, especially after you have advised that you'd like to terminate the relationship. It may not be sexual but she is stalking you. Be safe and keep yourself healthy!
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Eye that is some good advice! Especially about the email!
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Unforturtunately it's from experience with a stalker who didn't understand no means no. Life is too damn short to be bothered with bullsh#@
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Gurrllll! I am sorry to hear that! I am glad that you are safe and you were able to stop the BS!
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gurl,
just stay away. keep ignoring her. you have admitted that you were sometimes wrong during this friendship. since you have "acknowledged" this, you can grow spiritually and emotionally. thusly, better things and people await you.
most folks will unfortunately have financial difficulty at least once in their lives. i don't know your situation, but keep ya head up.
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i have asked this person not to contact me, she has ignored my request.
^^ And there it is.
You made it clear that you don't want her in your life, and you are doing the right thing by ignoring her. Go ahead and block that email, and you might be able to block her texts as well.
My little test is this: Does this friend make me smile? Do I feel happy being around them? If not, they get dropped with the quickness, lol.
Happy 4th to everyone.
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Happy 4th of july Pr famiy. I would like to thank everyone for their sound advice, i was'nt sure if i was doing the right thing. I feel confident now that it is the right thing to do. Someone mention prozac, well their were so much more to the story, i'll just say that during her divorce she went to mental health and was prescibe prozac, but rather she took it or not i don't know. I have took the necessary steps to prevent her from contacting me again, except from my cell phone i would have to change my number all together. Again thank you all so much.
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^^^^ Hey Peaches! Is the movie you're referring to called CONSTELLATION? I have that movie and loved it. You'll find a lot of stars, many well known, who are looking to be a part of movies like that. But studios would rather push a tent pole or high concept movie like HANCOCK or BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT. Which is okay, but other movies get pushed to the side. Honestly I think actors are getting frustrated and just need the check.
I was at the Hollywood Black Film Festival this year and got some really good inside advice. A panelist told me that movies that do the best are family oriented. The genre doesn't matter. For example, WALL-E. A movie can be great, but if it's geared towards a certain audience, studio executives might be hesitant to greenlight it.
On another note, not that I play the gender card, I was even reading an article (I think it was The Hollywood Reporter) about a studio executive that hates women and isn't supportive of projects by and/or for women. They said he softened up a little bit after the success (somewhat) of SEX AND THE CITY. Even the movie called THE WOMEN starring Jada Pinkett Smith, Debra Messing and I think Meryl Streep is getting minimal push.
Sorry to be so long winded, this is about the only subject I'm passionate about.
But on a serious note... I am so submitting a budget proposal to 20th Century Fox after the holidays on Pookie's Crab Shack. If luck is on my side..... I smell a Razzie.
*fingers crossed*
Oh.... And ditto to year advice to Ned Flanders.
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Hey, thanks for the reply. The movie I saw was called "Blackout." It was a neighborhood in Brooklyn and what happened to its residents during the Blackout a few years ago. It was very good. Never heard of "Constellation," but I'll have to check it out.
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Hey Peaches Happy 4th to ya lady...
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My cousin was in that movie.
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Hey Myra's BFF,
I'm sure the knowledge shared at the HBFF last month was awesome, wish my schedule had permitted me and mine to make it. Hopefully we can make the ABFF next month. Trying to get my son in Bill Duke's Boot Camp. But they are right about family oriented movies are the money makers. Hopefully we can make a difference in the end. I'm hoping THE WOMEN will be a really good movie, even if they do only have the quota met with the one black woman in it.
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Happy 4th of July PR fam!!!!!!!!!
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happy 4th of July to all and signing off for today...
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Happy 4th Everyone! Please be BLESSED and SAFE!
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S.Diva how u doing on this 4th of July..
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Hello Hollywood,
Thanks babe for the new tunes. Listening right now with a big smile on my face.I am lying in bed after a long day but I am grooving with my shoulders cause the feet are hurting.Have a great holiday!!
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Hey Facepainter, its a perfect day for some good music,some sun,relaxation,a and nice cocktail ( which I'm bout to pour) lol...Hey I glad you enjoyin those songs remember if there's any you missin from your collection you might need ok! I'll be lurkin while I'm B Que'ing hope you enjoy the holiday!
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Hey HR! Doing good sweetie! Enjoyed some great food!
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I agree with all the comments regarding BET and the the lost opportunity for it to be something special. Miss Bev Smith as well as Ed Gordon.
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Hello StanforAliciaKeys:
Don't forget about Jacqui (sp) Reid. She was definitely a bright spot during her tenure.
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I think it is TLC and I think the person is Left Eye and Andre Rison... Lisa's father died while they were together and everybody knows about their dysfunctional relationship
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Finally finished reading all of the posts, whew! Shout out to my Louisiana peeps. BTW, had to come out of lurk mode to ask allupinyobi, your comments sound so familiar, we might know each other, by any chance are you in Hahnville, LA.????
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hi creole_stunna, shout out & much luv
no, im NO's finest, lol...my comments sound familiar in context or fact?? LOL
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What's up girl!? How is the E Festival going?
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crazy...im skipping 2nites show...everyone was great last nite, even rihanna, lol...j holiday C+..those parties, my goodness, gotta sister taking alka-seltzer, lol..im relaxing before i hit up some more after parties 2nite...oh, i saw dr. cosby..hes aging...
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Yes, you need to get your rest on! Bill is past 70 now isn't he? Girl JHoliday, did he put you to bed with boredom or a so/so show? You only gave him a C+. So is there alot of hype around Rihanna?
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no happy foruth of july for me. if america was so called gained its independence then why were blacks still being brutalized and were still slaves?
why were he indians still killed off?
why weren't women given any rights?
why weren't poor men allowed to vote?
Latinos were being discriminated against.
independence if for white men esp. rich white men.
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testing
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Lauryn London is another stupid woman, this is what she said in an interview with KING magazine: KING: So you want a man who’s both honest and thug?
London: An authentic gangsta—that deletes about half the rap game off your list. I love guys who are street. I won’t even give soft guys a chance. Menace II Society is my shit! Caine was like my first crush. Actually, O-Dog was my true dream guy. I was in love with him, from that opening scene where he pops the convenience-store worker. He had me from that gunshot [laughs]. He was ’hood, and I loved that.
So many young black women feel this way. Why on earth would you want a man who stays in and out of jail with kids by different women and a man who will beat you down. What kind of future do you have with a man like this? These stupid women like London send out the wrong message. There's nothing wrong with an educated man who is anti-thug. Pitiful, smh.
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Well, at least she admits she's a dumbass.Give her credit for the honesty.
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Ain't that something ?...And Diddy had the nerve to say at the BET awards, that Lauren London should be a role model for all black women ??? He could have kept that one...
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1After the 'gangsta' beats her down multiple times and after he impregnates her 10 times without marrying and then bails, she will the main person stating there are not good men around and she now looking for a good man, and blah blah.
Just a complete shame.
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Hmmm
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Hmmm.Indeed
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Hello All lurker fist time posting..
I read that article and the first thought that popped in my mind about Lauren was not pleasant. Hopefully she will grow up and leave that attitude behind. Right now she is at the bottom of the business and will deal with bottom people who have no-sense. She has potential maybe she will see one day that she can have more. She is very nieve and hangs around rappers all the time. Laura believes she knows more about the "game" than seasoned women. Easy piece and will do anything.
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Welocme Tony- good observation. Sad but happening in epidemic proportions.
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These young girls better wake-up. Dating guys just because they have fast money, fancy cars, killing for no reason...Anything thats done illegal just isn't sexy to me. They better learn from other people's mistake. I remember that young lady named Kimba Smith.(she was in her early 20's) She was dating a drug dealer and got caught up in his bull. He was very abusive towards her. She ended up pregnant by him. She used to drive the drugs around for him. The police was trying to get him but before they could, he killed himself. Because they could not get to him they punished her. Even though she never touched the drugs, she was sentenced to 25 years in prison. She had her baby in prison(so sad). President Clinton pardoned her right before his term was up and she went free. If it had not been for Clinton, she would've spend half of her life in prison for nothing.
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I know a story I want to share, a girl who lives in my cousin's hood thought she was the shit because she was dating this balla and dressing fly and always had a wad. She went with him on a road trip to transport drugs, they were busted during a traffic stop. His family bailed him out, he went back to his hood and got murdered, the folks in Oregon went after her full throttle since they didn't have him. She got 20 or 25 years. These girls better wake up and get their own legally. Stuff likes this reminds me of the book the coldest winter ever.
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LL is silly. Her choice of men reflects where she is mentally. I'll take Hill Harper, Barack, an educated, hardworking, God fearing brother over Lil Wayne, 50 cents and all the other wankstas. The real gangstas are in Iraq fighting for our country. These so called thugs wouldn't last a day in Iraq. The real mean are in the library studing their butt off. The real men are working 2-3 legal jobs so that their children can have a better life. LL needs a positive female role model in her life.
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That's a hellva viewpoint. I hear you!!! Wonder where this young girls parents are. Wonder if the reps are going to come out to try to clean this up. She said more and none of it demonstrated a she is a bright young lady. Let's see if someone does spin control on this garbage.
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Most of these young ladies are the way that they are because their mom's are on the sideline calling the offensive plays for them. I listen to some of these girls talk and the only thing they want is one of these ballers to want them sexually, and most of them wont even go to a club or function where there are no celebrities, especially rappers or NFL players. So I'm sure LL parents know and understand. I know a young lady slept with a 500 lb. drug dealer so she could buy her dad a car, and believe me, he knew it. They groomed her to do just that.
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"Big Duke"
Kandi is not the only one with money, Tamika Scott has worked with Tyler Perry ($Ching Ching$) on his Plays, she wrote and produced songs for his Soundtracks as well. Also check out "Meet The Browns" Stage Play, Tamika Scott plays the Daughter. The answe is in NO WAY Xscape, they're doing fine now and were doing good back then. Most of the girls were pregnant while the group was still poppin, EXCEPT Kandi.Kandi had her baby AFTER the group broke up!!!!!!
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"ItIsWhatItIs"
You people kill me, 50 cent is a VERY smart man, could your BROKE a** have gone from NOTHING to being a Billionaire like that? NO!!!!!! So stop effing hating!!!
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i'm gonna go with sister sledge, the funeral being the one for the youngest earlier this year or last. that's the only girl group who's last name i know and the bi states "over the years" so i assume this group has been off the market for quite a while
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what about the pointer sisters
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Kandi is in no way broke, but the others girls may be.. Just because Tamika wrote for Meet the Browns does not mean she has money if you look at the numbers none of those plays soundtracks sold so she in no way has money like Kandi and Tiny. Kandi did not write say my name she wrote 5 songs on writings on the wall (bills, bugaboo, so good, she can't love you, hey ladies). she is set for real
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All the Xscape members are working, Tamika is makin music, Latocha is married... and All we know what about Kandi and Tini.
SWV: Coko is on tour, Taj is married with a sportman, Lelee is not...
All the envogue member are so busy on tour allways.
The girls of Brownstone are reunited and recording...
Maybe 1 of the allure members.... But they have myspaces and all seems to be right with them.
I dont know nothing about 702 members, Jade, Total, Kut Klose...
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Smh. En vogue
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