Thoughts: The Fight, Black Celebs Show Up and Out

So I'm sure damn near every Black, White, and Spanish sports fan was glued to the tv. for the fight, or whoever decided to order it. I watched it at one of my girlfriend's. It was weird because my friend and her man, who at the last minute decided to throw the party, invited all females and like 1 dude. If you could have seen the amount of beautiful women that was in attendance, any man would have given a left nut to just be in our presence. It was almost like a ladies night of boxing, except for the fact that I invited my male Dominican entourage. My boyfriend, his brother, and cousin were the few signs of testosterone that was in the house. Throughout the whole fight, all you could hear were all the girls complaining about how horrible Daddy Mayweather looked. Man did that nigga come out lookin' like a mix between the Crypt Keeper and the Predator. If you mix the two, that's an ugly ass mothafu*ker. Floyd knew he was wrong for wearing that damn sombrero. I was like De la Hoya is gonna stick it to his ass for that insult.
My boyfriend pumped me up to be on Oscar de la Hoya's team, talkin shit (Dominican new york accent) "Mommy, De la Hoya is a classic boxa', he fought many a great fighta's, how the fu*k you gonna tell me that Mayweatha is gonna win.....Conyo!!" So me being the clueless boxing fan that I am, I'm like ok. baby, I'm a go for De la Hoya...... so you will calm the fuck down!

So to Max, thanks for the advice. I should have stuck with my people. I know I'm a sell out. I have to stick with the negroe's motto: When in doubt, go for the black man.
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So black folks was representin' like we always do. Remember the Oscars, it was all about the Black Hollywood.
I love when we show up to places like the Kentucky Derby, The Oscars, Ivy League colleges, Tennis matches, Golf matches, Debutante Balls, Wall Street- everything that seems to be deemed fit and proper in the high class "white society".
You know when we go to places where we weren't accepted in the past, we have to show up and show out. I can say this, it aint nothin' like classy black folks, we can out-dress anyone. We look so good when it's time for a major event.
Here are some pics of class:

Big Gay Al with Star Jones at Kentucky Derby
































Gabriell Union and Shaun Robinson. Rockin' Those Big hats!-Kentucky Derby







So young Jeezy didn't get the memo! It's suit night nigga!
















Rhi-Rhi is killing everybody on the fashion circuit. This is a pic of her at the Annual Costume Institute Gala at the Met Museum. She has access to any and every designer. I respect that!

Paris Goes To Jail

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Paris goes to Jail for 45 days

Hilton pleaded no contest in January to reckless driving stemming from a Sept. 7 arrest in Hollywood. Police said she appeared intoxicated and failed a field sobriety test. She had a blood-alcohol level of .08 percent, the level at which an adult driver is in violation of the law. A judge ordered the socialite to report to a county jail in suburban L.A. by June 5 to serve 45 days for violating the terms of her probation in an alcohol-related reckless driving case. Her attorney has said he will appeal.

This is good for Paris. I guess She didn't realize the seriousness about drinking and driving and with out a license. I can't wait until June 5th. She needed a wake-up call. I mean she violated her probation, what was she thinking!

She was sentenced to 36 months probation, alcohol education and $1,500 in fines.Two other traffic stops and failure to enroll in a mandated alcohol education program landed her back in court. Superior Court Judge Michael T. Sauer, saying "there's no doubt she knew her license had been suspended," ordered that Hilton report to a women's jail in suburban Lynwood by June 5. The judge's ruling did not allow any work release, furloughs, use of an alternative jail or electronic monitoring in lieu of jail. Nor could Hilton pay to serve time in a jail of her choice, as some are allowed.

Breakfast Cereal!! Part 1

My cousin and I were having a debate today about cartoon theme songs and who's was the best. I thought I'd let you guys be the judge.



This one is hilarious. "So "Gramps" opened up the baaag, and took out the magical shoooes!!!"LMAO



Do the "Carlton Banks" to this one.



The musical composition to this one is excellent. Wish it was longer.



These ladies truly rocked. Six musical genres in one theme song! Who can f*#k with the Pussycats?



Don't act like you don't know all the words.



No. I wasn't born yet however, still a great preview.



OOOOHHHH!!! Forgot about this one right!!


Well... I hope you all this enjoyed this breakfast cereal for the soul. Let me know what your favorites are.

-Valentine
(Sorry for taking up so much space ladies.)

Do you wanna ride with me?

5 things that keep me entertained while riding the subway...

• I like to listen to really loud obnoxious "ghetto" rap music on my iPod when sitting next to old ladies especially when I am dressed in professional attire-I like to watch them get uncomfortable. (i.e. Crime Mob, Three Six Mafia, etc...LOL!)
  

• watching people pretend to read their book or magazine to avoid making eye contact with crack heads! One time I saw this girl "reading" her book and it was upside down!
  

• I like reading the newspaper of the person sitting next to me. It's so much fun to turn your head when they look out of their peripherals to see if you were reading their newspaper.

• when people rush to get on the train running and yelling, "hold the doors!" and then they get on and the train doesn't move for another 2 minutes LOL!
  

• watching people who think they are too cool to hold on to the bar all most fall over because of the inertia caused by the train taking off-that's why the bars are there dumb ass, you better hold on!
  

The randomness from your girl full of life, laughter, and love,

Lady A

The Gay Chronicles: The "Buhscue' Me" Story

Why does it seem like gay guys have the best stories to tell? Well, My wonderful gay guy friend told me a great short story that had me rolling! I'd like to share it with you all-I call it the "Buh'scue Me" story. While reading this, picture a gay Spanish male wearing skinny jeans, a black blouse, and gold chains, with a swoop bang covering his right eye telling you this story. And, it goes a little somethin' like this:

"So the other night, my friend and I went out to the club and afterward we went to the drug store because I needed a toothbrush, right? So, like we're in the line for the check out and this black chick walks in and just got right in front of the line, right?, I mean just straight up cut the line and went up to the cashier and was like, 'um, buhscue' me, can you tell me where the pu$$y products be at?' and then the cashier goes, 'What?...you mean...like tampons?' and then the girl goes 'um yeah, the pu$$y products, where they be at?' "

I can't believe that people actually talk like that! Since when have tampons been referred to as pu$$y products??? I was laughing my ass off! I can only imagine what the girl looked like, I'm sure somewhere in the chicken head, gutter-butt category: you know, badly relaxed hair slicked back in a sad weave pony tail with a lot of that brown gel that dries up and flakes...(I think you get the picture, no need to continue). As a result of hearing this story, I now have to find a reason to use the phrase "buhscue' me" during the day just to give myself a quick laugh! You should too...go ahead, try using it in a sentence why don't cha'? It may just make your day. So, there you go people, that's the end of the story and another wonderful classic display of ignorance. Please make sure your kids are paying attention in English class! A mind really is a terrible thing to waste.

*Just in case you don't know, allow me to give you a quick example of how you correctly ask a drug store customer service representative the question Ms. Chicken Head tried to ask:

"Excuse me, could you tell me where I can find the feminine products?"

And there you go! It's that easy people...let's do better.


As always...Keep livin', laughin', and lovin',

Lady A

Tom Ford New Store

Tom Ford

As his new Yves Saint Laurent store opens on 57th Street, Fashion’s king of high-end sensuality.

Tom Ford, creative director of the Gucci Group and designer for both Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche and Gucci, knows the impulse well. And just in time for those 90 degree days, he has opened a new Yves Saint Laurent store at 3 East 57th street

a white-lacquered proscenium arch; an ebony sculptural staircase; white satin walls; plenty of horsehair, mohair, and Mongolian lamb upholstery. Then there are those jewel-like clothes, not to mention a whole room for shoes and a special salon dedicated to YSL Beauté products

The place is Amaaaazing!

Oh my goodness his designs are so, so, so fabulous!!!
Don't take my word for it check out the store.

Ms Ray

Copyright Infringement On Beyonce!

Beyonce is in the middle of a copyright infringement lawsuit that caused her record label to pull all CDs featuring the Des'ree remake, "Still in Love (kissing You).

"Superstar Beyonce Knowles has withdrawn the deluxe edition of her latest album B'Day from sale, after British singer Des'ree launched a lawsuit, accusing her of ignoring copyright rules. Des'ree filed a lawsuit in Manhattan, New York last Wednesday, alleging Knowles never obtained proper clearance to use her song Kissing You.

As a result, Knowles' record label bosses have agreed to temporarily halt distribution of the CDs that include the track, reports MTV. The terms stated Knowles couldn't re-title the song or film a video using the track. Knowles recorded the track as Still In Love (Kissing You) for the deluxe edition.

Des'ree is seeking $150,000 in damages."

Short, Short, Shorts Are Hot This Season!!!!

CHIC SHORTS ARE HOT!!!!
That's right ladies and gentlemen short are fab
this year. Nia Long in her fabulous black chic shorts
outfit looking so gorgeous. Everyone should have a pair
in their wardrobe.

Big girls can wear shorts too!
If You're Curvaceously Statuesque Like Jennifer Hudson or Queen Latifah,

You'll Look Great in These

Short Cuts

If you're leggy and proud, you're in luck. 'Short' is a trend in itself this season and as temperatures rise, so too will hemlines! I loved wearing my shorts last summer, and so should you. Find some sexy heels and a very hot top and strut your stuff.

Remember, all eyes will be on you..(wink

Angry Black Woman's Society Memo:

*disclaimer*Ray's gonna be tight at me for this one. Send your friends in Europe my love. It's just jokes, I mean no harm.


I had a few drinks with a friend last night and some how we got on the topic of ball players and successful black men and the whole dating thing. First we just started off by rambling on how we would never seriously date a ball player, and then it drifted into the interracial dating discussion. As we talked, we began to figure out if black women, some black women, are really upset about this. Don't get me wrong, I see a lot of cute brotha's out there with a white girl on their arm and I'm like "damn, she know she got her a fine one", but that's about it. But now that I think about it, I do that when there's a cute brother with a sister, so I guess I really have no strong feelings towards it. But my friend and I talked and we both agreed that most sistas would not have a problem if some white girls would just do the following:

Attention: This is to all the white girls who want to have black girlfriends but can't because they're dating a real brother or a "wonder brotha".

1. wonder brotha- noun
black man or any man of African decent who uses the lame excuse that black women are too difficult and white women are easy in order to justify the reasoning behind dating other races

*To be a black girl's friend after dating a brother, you gotta be hot. Not like Angelina Jolie type a hot, but pretty close. We for some reason like her. Just be beautiful and a little crazy

*You must be fierce in style and confidence. The dress code must be on point. It's not the fact that you're dating a black man that gets most black women, it's the tackiness and lack of style that gets us tight. It's like, stop shopping at the clearance rack at Marshall's and TJ Max, step it up to Loehman's or Off 5th, that's where we go.

*ABSOLUTELY DO NOT SAY THE FOLLOWING, EVER:
"Hey Giirrrl" (in black girl tone), "Hey Girlfriend! (black girl voice)", "I love your hair, I wish my hair could do that", "Have you listened to Jay's latest album", "We must go out together so you can show me how to shake it like "B"!", "I love Denzel Washington (he's fucking off limits, you got us with Micheal Jordan)"........... Will Smith.....eehhhh.....you can love him!...lol..

*Oh yeah, on the confidence part, when you get that notorious evil side grimace from a sista when you pass by with your man, make sure you stare that evil bitch down. Never let them see you sweat! You get way more respect and support that way. Let em know you aint' the one.

*Don't ever say that your own hair looks nappy! (Not because of the Imus bull shit, just because it sounds ridiculous)

*Don't get too comfortable where you feel you can call us "bitches", like on some Paris Hilton type of shit: "You're so my bitch". That ass will get dismissed and embarrassed with a quickness

*Oh yeah, Barak Obama is off limits too!


Just a little help to my white sisters, I come in peace!
For the idiots who feel that every comment made by one black chick stands for all black women, take it easy, I'm woman enough to take the fall for this one.


Peace and Blessings,

Eddie Nicole
Rush Chair of ABWS
AIM: vanitygirlsix

Another Random Thought...

Today I am off of work (...it's funny because I was going to call in sick anyway because I had some things that I needed to do. Luckily they gave us the day off so that kept me from having to get my sick voice together-refer to Eddie Nicole's Corporate Ghetto Post). Anyway, as I enjoy my day off, I have been looking at TV watching the show Engaged and Underage on MTV. This show is so funny and it just reminds me of how it is so not that serious to try and rush to get married. Some of these weddings are wack as hell! OK, forgive me, I guess when you're in love it shouldn't matter blah, blah, blah. But, looking at these weddings got me to thinking about high school relationships and how they usually don't work. You can probably name one couple from your high school graduating class that actually got married-don't get me wrong now, it's a beautiful thing (if you like that type of stuff). However, as I walk around everyday and ride the train to and from work I see these young high school aged couples gazing into each others eyes like they are all in love and I usually chuckle to myself and think "aww, they really think it's going to last..." It also got me thinking about all of the people I know who had "serious" high school relationships (ok, ok, myself included damn!) that didn't work out and they now hate each other. Oh, the memories!

(above photo: what you don't want to look like on your wedding day)

Keep livin', laughin', and lovin',

Lady A

Here we go again.

The past couple weeks I've been really annoyed with men and their approach. So I've compiled a list of things that get under my skin.

1-Being set up with men that are 30+ who ask you to send them a picture. Relaaax my man, Damn!!

2-Men that use the same whack lines on everyone, ALL THE TIME. You know this because, as your telling your friend the story she's like "Oh no! He got me too!!".

3-Men who give you the Color Me Bad "I wanna sex you up" stare. Oh wait... are they trying to seduce us with that (in reality what looks like) "I'm really a psycho killer" stare. Your making me nervous guys. Stop that shit.4-When your on public transportation and a man looses his balance and rubs up against you "by mistake". You have to then shoot him the "PLEASE don't make me cut YOOUU!!! I am too tired to be sittin' in central bookings tonight." look.

5-(This one actually blew me away) How much do you make? I'm like "Why? You about to lose your job? Men... everyone is not looking for a man to support them. I'm not turning down any offers though.

-Valentine
I'm just sayin'

Corporate Ghetto

If you have done at least 4 of any of these listed, then you my friend are in fact corporate ghetto. I found this on mediatakeout. I have done at least 7 of these or more. I have highlighted what I have done and continue to do so ya'll won't feel so bad.

1. You have at least one drawer/cabinet that contains more food than office supplies.
2. Not only do you know all the security guards, janitors and cafeteria
workers, one of them has asked you out on a date.
3. Your version of a conference call is when you call your friends and plan what you are doing for the weekend.
4. The only time your man/woman picks you up from work is on payday.
5. Friends and family members call you at work to cuss you out because you didn't answer your phone quickly enough.
6. You paint your nails at your desk.
7. When you are on a personal call you, laugh so loud your co-workers on the other side of the office come and ask you what's so funny.
8. You have pictures on your wall with you and your friends at the club.
9. To beat the system, you have codes for personal calls that let's someone know to call you right back. (For example, let the phone ring two times and call me right back)
10. You give your out-of-town friends your company's 1-800 number.
11. Before calling in sick, you rehearse your sick voice and sick story several times out loud.
12. Coworkers ask about your father's surgery that required you to miss work for days - and you don't even know who your daddy is.
13. You use the company's postage machine to stamp your personal mail.
14. Your kid's school supplies all have your company's insignia on them.
15. You call in sick on payday Friday and send your cousin to pick up your paycheck.
16. You contribute $1 to the office Christmas party, eat the most food and take a platter of lunch meat and potato salad home to your family for dinner.
17. Before someone uses your telephone at your desk, they have to wipe the chicken grease off the handset.
18. You call in sick on Friday because you went out on Thursday.
19. You tell off your supervisor and a couple of other coworkers on a regular basis - and wonder why you haven't been promoted.
20. You get your haircut/hair done on lunch and come back two hours later. Then you ask "Was anybody looking for me?".
21. You make iced tea out of the free hot tea at work.
22. You come to work on Fridays dressed for the club.
23. Your kids call your job and say to the operator, "Let me speak to my Mama".
24. You are sitting there reading this instead of getting your work done.
25. You don't officially start working in the morning until you read Vanity Pages.

Dope Fiend Rentals and Vagina Power...

Yes it sounds crazy, but I'll explain. Actually I don't understand it myself...but here's the story... So I was talking to a friend of mine and he told me about how he needed to get a "dope fiend rental" for the weekend. With him being a person who doesn't smoke, snort, or inject any drugs, naturally I asked, "Dope fiend rental? What the hell is that?" (He was really referring to renting a car from a place like Enterprise, but he used the term to be funny, so he began to explain). He told me that in the "hood" people buy a dope fiend a "rock" in exchange for their car for a day, a weekend, or however many days they need it. I immediately started laughing hard and then thought about, "well what if they wreck the poor crack heads car?" He said that was the benefit of a "dope fiend" rental. You can "F it up" and give it back and the guy can't say anything about it or if he does, you can just buy him another rock and he'll soon forget all about it.


Now you may be wondering, "how can a crack head afford a car?" Here's the deal, I am from the south, and everyone in the south either has a car, knows someone with a car and/or probably has access to it (there's not as much public transportation there as say, NYC). So, anyway, have any of you ever heard of something like this? This is hilarious to me yet disturbing at the same time. Helping the poor crack head support his habit all because you need to borrow a car! LMAO!

Now on to Vagina Power

So there is this public access show in Atlanta with these two ladies; a mother and her daughter where they discuss...well...you'll have to listen to this for yourself. You may have seen this before but, here's one of the many lessons you may learn, "Don't let every man spank your bottom and talk to you all kind of ways." and "If you really want to earn your man you need to learn your man". In other words, this is good 'ol sista' girl banter at it's finest! As funny as it is, some of you ladies may need to take notes LOL. If you are at work, you may want to plug your earphones in, this is a good one!




Keep Loving and Laughing,

Lady A

The Troubled Youth

I remember this party chant back in the day. Remember when a DJ or a performer would tell the crowd to scream or say stuff like "Hold Up, Wait a Minute" or the chant made famous by House Party, "The Roof, The Roof, THe Roof is on Fire....." ok you know the rest. Well the game just aint the same. I remember in college, we used to say this exact chant that I'm about to show you in this video, and now that I see it and I'm older, I feel a little embarrassed. But don't get me wrong, we had every right to say it. We were grown, drunk, and having a great time. These are Kids. I can tell by the country accents that this was taped down south. Pretty Ricky is so disgusting. I either must be getting old or teenagers have no boundaries or respect for themselves these days. Listen to this Trash! **Caution, this is not work safe! Use earphones or just wait until you get home.

Come Tumbling Down.....

These are just some entertaining videos I found of celebs and models falling. Those damn Vivienne Westwood shoes. If Naomi Campbell can't catwalk in them, no one can. Check it out! HIIIlarious! Make sure you watch it in it's entirety. The last fall is the best!



Just to add gas to the flame.... Check out Carmen Elektra's nasty fall and then right after her, another one.


Check out The Game at one of his performances. I can't believe his Big&Tall ass fell!


And my absolute favorite: Michelle Williams. Have you tried just listening to the fall? That's funnier than watching it. I've seen this fall at least a hundred times and it still tickles me every time.




Peace and Blessings,

Eddie Nicole

Random Thoughts

I remember when Xscape came out. This was around the "light-skinnded/good hair" era, and in every group there was the cute light skinned girl. Well, my favorite singer was Candi. I never cared for Tiny and her whiny voice. I always looked for the cute light "skinnded" chic in girl groups and Tiny didn't do it for me.
Moving on to T.I. and Tiny:
This might sound bad, but remember that old saying about how there is always one person in the couple that can make or break the cuteness? Well T.I. is obviously a heart breaker for a skinny ni***@ (yeah I said it), but Tiny was never a good look for him. I don't care how many babies they have or how great the relationship is, she's not the dime that you expect from T.I.




















I need to figure out what Ananda was doing back in the day so when I get to be her age I can maintain that beauty that she has. She still looks fresh and young.



















For Fergie to be only 20 somethin' she looks old as hell in the face. It must of been from that Meth' back in the day. Kidz, stay away from hard drugs.



















YUCK! Blondie from Danity Kane is supposedly pregnant, great. So she can be in hiding for a while. Beyonce needs to get pregnant as well



















This is how a man steps out in a relaxed suit. See, if you saw Usher or some other young cat in this, you probably wouldn't even take a second glance. But if a man can look this good in his 40's, then this is what I want my husband to look like at that age.



















I will definitely keep my sexy up at the age of 40 as well. Look at her, she's fabulous. Take a look at Will again, don't these two styles look great together,not people, just the style.



















I miss Tamyra (American Idol) when she had the natural afro puff. Now she's all pixied, dyed, and over glamorized. Natural and less make up is always best!



















Last but not least.

You're probably wondering who this BUMB is!
Well it's none other than Amy Winehouse. She's the latest singing sensation from the UK. I like the song "Rehab" and that's about it. Now Jay-Z is supposedly interested in collabing with her. What happened to my girl Chrisette? Nigg@$ is sell outs (yep, said it again). I can't listen to countless hours of a drunken slurred Ella Fitzgerald all day. And the vintage tattoos and wild hair can be ok., but me no likey when people look stinky! She looks like her pits smell. I'm just sayin'






































Peace and Blessings,

Eddie Nicole

It's About Time!!!!

Rap Lyrics Cleanup

New York hip-hop record producer Russell Simmons says educating up-and-coming talents is one way to smooth some of the rough edges on their lyrics. (The sports community used this same approach with up-and coming professional sports players) That's a thought. What about stiff penalties also? For every N word 2million dollars a pop.

It took Imus to realize the difference in rapping and being a poetic really means. If we don't respect our woman, mother, sister our friends, why do we expect anybody else too?


We have been trying to convey this message for years about rap lyrics. "It's about dam time"
It's true we are the only group of people who degrade our women, calling them gold diggers, whores, and bitches. (But all along we are strong, educated, independent and supporting to our men) I feel there are a lot of men who are insecure with themselves and the only way the can feel empowered is to call woman Bitch and whores. If we support and feel it's ok to call our women these names, How can we be upset when another race feels it's ok? "Because it's only hip hop everyone is using it now" (Remember, small minded people, who don't venture out of their own world only know what they see and hear).

Simmons and other music industry executives met this week to discuss what might be done to end the crudity endemic in American society, and why rappers shouldn't be held accountable any less than shock jock Don Imus was for his racist remarks about the Rutgers University women's basketball team.

Ms Ray

Holla!

What do you think?

Randomness for that @$$

Will Ferrell is one of my favorite comedians. Watch this old clip, "Landlord", too funny! I found this on listentoleon

I am officially done with Swiss Beatz ass. I never found him attractive. He needs to push his weight up! He looks like the missing hood gay guy from the Village People. As I continue to say, the whole skinny guy thing with the tight ass pants is whack. Boney is not sexy!















But slim and tailored is a definite sexy

What the hell is wrong with Rachel Roy. She must be depressed. Everything from the make-up to the "Sergeant Pepper" jacket is killing me softly.....can't look anymore

I love her hair in this pic. I wish I was bold enough to buy some expensive-ass weave and have the nerve to cut it in an asymmetrical bob, only for it to look like a hot mess after a weak.

Remember the Good Girls

AMerie looks great..ok we got it. But where is she going and what the hell is she doing with her life. I feel like I always see her in the media, but for what? She never performs, I here no newness coming from her camp. Just Amerie, I need more!

And with the whole "hip-hop is the reason why men call females hoes!" thing is getting way out of control. Correction: this is the reason why the word continues to get perpetuated. Sorry to say but apparently the young 14 year old girl who got humped on stage by Akon is now saying that she is done with hip-hop. Her father, who of course is a reverend, is very appalled by her and Akon's actions. Akon is stupid. Why does he feel that he has to hump people like a damn dog? He's making money and selling albums! You don't have to jig so hard anymore.

Nanette Lepore Spring 2007

Nanette Lepore

Known for her feminine style and fine detailing, Nanette Lepore makes ultra-chic clothes that are at the same time easy to wear. She created her first couture look as a nine-year-old. A native of Ohio


nanettelepore.com

I love her feminine style it just make you feel good being a lady. Here are my favorites for spring 07. Tell me what you guys think.
Ms Ray

Erykah Badu Is Back!!

New CD, New Look, and Still Erykah.
Story by Jamana Jamison
CHICAGO– Conversation and libations flowed freely and equally inside the Park West on Chicago’s North Side following the appetizing musical selection from old-school hip-hop legends EPMD. The crowd was anxiously awaiting the delectable main course, which was about to be served in massive quantities She stood on stage poised more gracefully than ever before, as her hips swayed to the tempo of the drum. The melodic tone that the world fell in love with years ago delivered sweet feelings of nostalgia as she began to serenade the audience.

“Annie ain’t got no panties,” Badu sung seductively as the crowd roared its approval. The men bobbed their heads and the women snapped their fingers, anticipating the clever punch line to her opening verse. Then the beat dropped and Badu continued: “They’re in the bathroom stall where she took them off.” Cheers saturated the room and, in the first three minutes, of her performance it was confirmed: 10 years and three albums later, E. Badu still has her swagger.


Erica Wright of Dallas, Texas (born February 26, 1971), better known as Erykah Badu, is an African-American R&B / hip hop artist whose work crosses over into jazz. She is probably best known for "

She is the only one who can make taking off my panties poetic

Latest Release : Worldwide Underground

Ms Ray

Entertainment: Ladies Night, Romeo Goes to College, Forest Whitaker is a Star

Model Jessica White, Kimora Lee Simmons, Tyra Banks, and Beyonce at
the Knicks vs. Nets game at the Madison Square Garden

I personally thought this pic was cute. This reminds me of the "mean" girls from high school. They look like the "bourgeois", stuck up girls that all the boys loved and the girls hated. I love it!

Congrats to Forrest Whitaker for receiving a star at the Hollywood walk of fame.

As much as used to talk shit about all the lil bow wow's and the romeos, this was a very pleasant pic. Lil Romeo always seemed to have his head on his shoulders. He will be receiving a full athletic scholarship to play basketball for USC. He is the first nationally known hip-hop star to receive a full scholarship. That's what I'm talking about. Get that free education even though you can pay for the whole team's. He will do well.

Breaking News: Death Toll Rises to 31 at Virginia Tech Campus Shooting

Our hearts and prayers go out to all of the families that have been affected by this narcisistic rage that took place at Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG, Va. - A gunman opened fire in a dorm and classroom at Virginia Tech on Monday, killing at least 21 people in the deadliest campus shooting in U.S. history. The gunman also was killed and some officials expected the death toll to be even higher given that several dozen others were also shot.
“Today the university was struck with a tragedy that we consider of monumental proportions,” said Virginia Tech president Charles Steger. “The university is shocked and indeed horrified.”
The shootings spread panic and confusion on campus, with witnesses reporting students jumping out the windows of a classroom building to escape the gunfire. SWAT team members with helmets, flak jackets and assault rifles swarmed over the campus. Students and faculty members carried out some of the wounded themselves, without waiting for ambulances to arrive.
The university reported shootings at opposite sides of the 2,600-acre campus, beginning at about 7:15 a.m. at West Ambler Johnston, a co-ed residence hall that houses 895 people, and continuing about two hours later at Norris Hall, an engineering building.

Peace and Blessings,

Eddie Nicole

Chrisete Michelle- you gotta love her!

Last Wednesday, April 11, 2007 I experienced live music at the Canal Room in NYC. I want to thank Mathew and the great folks at Muzic Theory for the hospitality. And, yes, I call this an experience. No, it was not my first time hearing live music however, it was my first time wanting to cry in a club after hearing Chrisete Michelle play the piano while singing a song called "Love is You" where she ever so eloquently personified love. (And, it was my first time having the lead singer of a band pull me on stage to sing his very, very sensual rendition of De'Angelo's "How does it feel"-but I digress, remind me to tell you more about that later). Now back to business...so I didn't really cry in the club, I just wanted to. In other words, I was absolutely impressed by Chrisete. This was my second time seeing her perform (I first saw her perform at the Nokia Theater-see previous post here) and I must say that I am now more convinced than ever that this girl is, for lack of a better word, the shit! Have you ever listened to a song and knew what the next word was going to be just because the lyrical content was predictable? Well, Chrisete is the complete opposite. This chick obviously has been doing her homework studying music and writing her ass off. I could go on and on about this chick so I'll try to keep this short. All I'm saying is that Chrisete is a force to be reckoned with. I urge you all to give her a chance once her first single comes out in a couple of weeks. Jay-Z's "Lost One" and the Nas "Can't Forget About You" did her some justice but not enough-she needs more than a hook of a song for you to really get the full experience, and yes, I call her voice an experience.
Oh, I almost forgot...the band that opened up for Chrisete was called Franklin Bridge. If I had to compare their sound to another band, I would say they were similar to Mint Condition. They are a 5 member band out of Philadelphia and they are damn good. The band members are Ray Ray, Wayne, Adam, Lil Darrell and lead singer Curt Chambers, who I now have a crush on (damn he sure can sing and play that guitar! all he needs is some tattoos and... oops I forgot y'all were there...) So the last song they performed was a cover of De'Angleo's "How Does it Feel". Apparently, the lead singer likes to pick a very, very attractive young lady out of the crowd and vocally seduce her when he performs this song. Well, with all that being said, I was that lucky lady that got pushed to the front of the crowd to the stage and had the pleasure of receiving this serenade. I was so embarrassed! Nevertheless, I had a great time! You can take a listen to Franklin Bridge at their myspace page by clicking here.

Until next time...

Lady A