I am in Queen City...Charlotte!

I came to the conclusion that I could no longer pay rent in Boston while also being unemployed so I packed my car up and drove South. Once I passed the Mason-Dickson line I realized there was no turning back. I visited my brother in DC, my cousins in VA and finally, arrived in NC. My hair went from THIS...



to THIS...



and occasionally THIS...

Raven is a Mommie??!!!!

According to Hiphop.popcrunch.com by way of , Yazmar.com , millionaire child star Raven Symone Christina Pearman give birth to a little girl named Lillianna Jade Pearman this summer. I don't know how true this is but according to Yazmar, the alleged father is Jussie Smollet(one of Jurnee Smollet brothers.)

Joe's Triumphant Return

Joe- Magic

So as many of you might know a couple of years back R.Kelly and Joe had a falling out and Joe hasn't been on the scene since but I am elated to see that he has returned. I am only 23 years-old but I have loved all of his albums since his second album All That I Am became a classic for my parents back in 1997 (yes, when I was 10 years-old!)My favorite songs are No One Else Comes Close and So Beautiful. I found his new single Magic on Honey Soul Music. For all you music lovers, Honey Soul Music is an excellent blog features some of the best untapped talent and that classic neo-soul. The new album is slated for a July 14th released; it's entitled "Signature." I hope you in enjoy this little piece of heaven.

MJ Tributes

I absolutely adore this rendition of "I'll Be There" by Chanj. I found this clip on STRAIGHT OUTTA NYC and I feel like this really captures the essence of what Michael Jackson gave to world.



I found this clip on Honey Music Soul and I instantly feel in love with Dwele interpretation of "Human Nature." I hope you enjoy it too!



In my previous BET Awards post, I said NeYo stole the show with his rendition of "Lady of My Life" but last year he performed this at BET Honors and he killed it. I have posted that version above for your listening pleasure.

I'm Just Trying to Stay Relevant

I am thoroughly disgusted the obscene amounts of press coverage this lucky island girl (I’m sorry…Rihanna) is receiving. She has been spotted everywhere donning all her rented goods. I don’t want to see Rihanna sporting no more couture looks during in the daytime! And I know her feet are taking a beatin’ after wearing those Giuseppe Zanotti all damn day too. But I’m not gonna lie, homegirl has got one of the best publicist in the world. How are you still relevant when you have no personality, no voice and you haven’t released a record in months??!!! I guess it pays to be a battered woman. (I’m sorry I couldn’t resist)

J Smooth is Gettin' Work

Recently, I came across Pleasure P's new video "Under" on Concrete Loop and I couldn't help but wonder why his choreography looked so familiar. Apparently, J Smooth, YouTube famed choreographer, put his magic touch on this video. Check out the video then, J Smooth's notorious video for Keith Sweat's "Nobody."

BET's Biggest Failure... '09 Awards

Jamie Foxx tried so hard to make us laugh yet I could not stop wondering why I felt like I was watching a re-run of The Jamie Foxx Show. He should have left that moonwalk alone. Clearly, they never had a dress rehearsal.

And Keri Hilson's performance was probably the most entertaining thing and even that was bad. Some singer writers are not a performer...Keri you are one of them. Stage presence is a gift that few possess, hunny, that is not your calling. I will give you the benefit of the doubt since you do have songwriting allocades to your name. She did try to pay homage to MJ...unfortunately, this generation has never seen the "Bad" music video or the movie "Moonwalker" so everyone looks a bit confused. Bless her heart, she did her best.

The crowd watched while Monica single-handedly schooled Keyshia on stage. While Keyshia strutted down the stairs in her Bubble Yum pink ensemble and 70s style hair, Monica popped on stage with freshly fried hair and too much damn sass for little Keyshia to handle.

I felt so bad when Janet Jackson appeared on stage visibly fighting tears and said, "My family elected."I guess the family was drawing straws. They really need a better public relations rep ASAP. Couldn't they just fax BET a statement to read at the award show?!

Why did Don Lemon look so confused when Joe Jackson literally had someone jump up on the platform and read a statement about his son. Clearly, he couldn't formulate a positive thought about Michael on his own.

Queen Latifah joined Gospel Goddesses Mary Mary on stage when they decided to bless the crowd a crunk performance. Sorry but Mary Mary should be singing to such a secular beat. I literally thought T-Pain and DJ Khalid were going join them on stage.

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I didn't care too much for Beyonce's rendition of Ava Maria ( considering she's not Hispanic) but I think she by far had the most cohensive performance of anyone. She got a lot of backlash about not performing a Michael Jackson tribute but I commend her for not trying to put some half-ass tribute together. She knew what time it was... it is BET. But that's no excuse for her ensemble, I was confused and disgusted. She couldn't have just put on a piece from the Tacky Tina collection and sing.

I thought Taraji Henson learned that she no longer needs to be type-cast but when she reprise her role as Yvette from "Baby Boy" I knew you can take the girl out of the hood but a bird will always be a bird. Only on the BET Awards! This was TNS!

OMG! Ciara confirmed that there was no rehearsal at all. She sounded terrible. Little Keke Palmer who belted out her rendition of "Who's Loving You" actually, sounded better than Ciara. I can't believe she sat still on a stool and managed to sound that bad. Maybe she was choked up...or maybe she just can't sing! She was the one person who should have done a dance tribute. That's her forte...what was BET thinking!

I found it agonizing to watch Jay-Z old ass rap about autotune which everyone in the audience including his wife, Beyonce, uses, I wanted to just die. Some people should just stay in retirement. And furthermore, I was disgusted that he said T-Pain is the only artist to master autotune. He dubbed the most Amos n' Addy Negro as the king of autotune! WTF!

Maxwell stole the show! Every single artist's mother was singing that song. Keri Hilson's mother was literally having a moment. His seductive performances never gets old...but did anybody peep his Prince split at the end of the performance?! Still loved performance and the album is hot too!

OMG! Loved the New Jack Swing tribute. Teddy Riley+ Aaron Hall+ Keith Sweat+ BBD= wonderful performance. All I needed was Christopher Williams and AL B. Sure and I would have been in heaven!

The O'Jays still got! They're steps were on point. That was the first time on a very, very long time that I saw group dance, not lip-sync and sound better than the record. I hope Trey Songz and Tyrese were taking notes.

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I thought Johnny, Tyrese and Trey did a good job but I felt really bad when they cut to Ginuwine who looked like he wanted to be up there so bad. Trey Songz really robbed his demographic.


Yeah, so Drake and Lil' Wayne decide to bring them little girls up on stage. I hope it was spontaneous decision that they regret now, but since it's Lil' Wayne I think he didn't give a damn. And did anyone else notice that the little girls were singing along to the raunchy song?!


NeYo- Lady in My Life

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The best performance/ MJ tribute goes to Shaffer C. Smith (NeYo). (Yes, he was that good I had to look up his real name.) NeYo has performed this song before and he executed the song immaculately. And he did an superb job with this song again. He did not oversing it or try an make it a NeYo original. Perfection!

My Nine Cents:

I do not know why this award show was poorly executed but I know BET needs to get it together before it becomes something of the past. Maybe they need to bring Bob Johnson back or something but there is no excuse for them to be displaying such amateur productions. It was like watching an off-Broadway production fail miserable. It's like you know it's off-Broadway some it may lack stage production and acting but you hope that there's a breakthrough performance. I suggest they hiring some new people because why is Stephen Hill producing and directing every single show on the network. Thousands of other individuals are qualified to do his job... they need new blood! And if they couldn't pull off an award show they probably shouldn't be premiere new second best television shows (ie. Monique's new show, Wendy Williams, Tiny & Toya and Frankie and Neffy)

Who Were You Foolin'? Girl, You Pregnant!

My Nine Cents:

Finally, Ms, Hudson came clean and revealed what she's been doing for seven months...waiting on a baby. First, a baby shower was held last weekend, then, pictures surfaced of her and her fiance, Punk (I'm sorry) David, flossing after eating some chicken at KFC where she revealed her protruding belly.

Hold On... Is this a WHAM! reunion?

My Nine Cents:

American Idol Runner-Up Adam Lambert cames out the closet ( like we didn't know he was gay. The make-up and the Mariah Carey hand gesture when he sings.) But his boyfriend is a dead ringer for George Michaels from WHAM! I thought it was 1984. (Wake me before you go-go!) LOL!

The Unveiling of MJ's children

My Nine Cents:

I'm going actually nice about this. People don't need to disclose whether their children are theirs or not but I think we all know there was some invitro-fertilization involved in the creation of these children.

Do These People Have Friends...or Mirrors?

These days Nick Cannon is looking like a Steve Harvey knock off with his loud suits. He might call it dapper and daring but I call it tacky and ugly. I find it hard to believe Ms. Carey has given him a makeover.

This dude is ridiculous. First, men cannot get away with no pants in public. Second, obviously, homeboy is suffering from denial... he's a size 13 shoe and wedged his feet in a size 11 shoe. Whoever started this terrible bottomless trend needs to end it pronto!

Actually, I love Monique Coleman's natural hair and the outfit is okay considering this is MTV Movie Awards.

Lady Gaga aka the "bottomless queen" sported her edgy attire at a 102.7 event. It's a bit too couture for me.

She's back... the Lip Gloss Queen showed up at the MTV Movie Awards looking like a hot mess with that two tone weave. Actually, this is probably the best Lil' Mama has ever looked. Kudos to you, hun! You tried!

So Al B. Sure has decide to grace us with some more Spanish love. I use to love Al B. Sure... just in case you forgot about Al B. check out the Youtube throwback minus the TVone logo. @ 1:31 is faux falsetto is ridiculous! LOL! (And yes, I said faux falsetto. That ain't nothing but screaming through his nose.)

While we're on the topic of falsettos...El DeBarge show them how it's done

Hop Up Out the Bed...Put My Sphanx on!

My Nine Cents:

I'm trying to be nice because I'm a member of the Big Girls Club but what in the world was she thinking wearing that sparkling shark net.

Homo Thug Ruins A Good Church Song

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My Nine Cents:

Seriously! No Boy, you can't praise Jesus on a stripper pole! You must have just lost your mind. And what are you doing in them Timberland boots?!

I Like Her Style!: Have a Little Faith

Forever 21= Plus Size...Oh yes, Forever is coming out with a plus size line. It's definitely needed! Check out the link.


I Like Her Style!: Have a Little Faith

Revival of Female MCs

I was flipping through the latest issue of NYLON and I stumbled across a treasure. She goes by the name of Mapei. She was born in Providence, RI but she moved to Stockholm and travels back and forth between Brooklyn and Sweden. Evidently, she been keeping a low profile on MySpace but in March she released her first album entitled," Cocoa Butter Diaries." Mapei was also performed a SXSW in Austin. Personally, I think she's a breath of fresh air. Love it, hope you enjoy it too!



Mapei - Videovixens

WARNING: This one may give you a seizure but it's worth it! LOL!

Yezzy consoling Ri-Ri...

Kanye West- Paranoid

Oh, Ms. Keri!

Keri Hilson lent for face to the jewelry line Priestess NYC. I love the photo! She almost looks innocent. But shortly after I saw this photo I stumbled across the photos (below) of Ms. Keri in some uncompromising positions at one of her performances.

I decided to give her the benefit of the doubt... supposedly she was performing her new song Slow Dance, I think you can guess what it was about but seconds later I came across the next photo...

This don't make no damn sense. I think she was performing her other song, Trojan Man. Homegirl, is doing anything to make that album platinum... we all need a check! Good luck, hun, the economy sucks!

Only Celebrities Can Pull This Off!

Congrats to Rihanna for selling over 12 million records but girl, you can't show up at a ceremony in mesh leggings...boo-boo, that's inappropriate!

So Lady Gaga was spotted all over New York rocking a ballet bodysuit and jackets but she left her bottoms at home...hun, that's indecent exposure!

Guess Whose Still Kicking?

Dylan of Making the Band (the original) is still alive and what's most important he's still the best rapper alive! LOL!

Fashion or Art?

FASHION AND ART

I'm all about fashion and art by designers like Nina Ricci and Nike need to get a grip. Whose really wearing these shoes that are impractical? First of all, this crushed velvet is hideous and secondly, I'm not feeling this gladiator look, either.

Please Wake Me 'Cuz I'm Dreaming...

So I ventured onto one of the funniest websites, www.Youknowyoudeadazzwrong.blogspot.com, I've ever seen and retrieved a couple of things that made me wonder what in the hell is the world is coming to. Take a look at what I brought back.

It's that time of year again... The 28 year-old mothers let their 16 year-old daughters go to prom looking like Trina. Check Tequila out in her custom made prom dress. She went for the sexy Spider Woman look.

It's all about coordinator. Peep Peggy's Elvira inspired pigtail. She know she wrong! She can't be serious with black lip liner and silver lipstick. And look at Cotton Candy's blue and pink Shirley Temple curls.

This is too easy! Someone come help babygirl off the floor.

My Nine Cents:
Can you believe that someone actually made a song about White women having booties... and I'm unemployed with a degree!

Broke with a Degree

While I wait for the world to knock on my door and ask me to join the workforce, I keep myself busy by finding silly things to post. I was more perplexed than amused when I came across this but I will share it with you anyways.

Barack Obama- Blame it on the Economy

Beyonce is Stroking Someone's Ego

My Nine Cents:
Truly we need someone to refresh the game. I thought the video was quite boring and clearly, I'm not the only one who is affected by the economic crisis. We know it's a recession when Beyonce pulls out her old lace front from her Austin Powers days... times are rough!

Jazmine Sullivan does Seal cover "Kiss from a Rose"

Love this performance!

Finally... She by Sheree

The Real Housewives of Atlanta member, Sheree, finally found a seamstress and got her line off the ground. Check it out for yourself!

Hold on is Sheree dating one of AL B. Sure's sons. (She probably rented him from escort service.) Also, what up with her dress...I love the color someone needs to work on the construction.

Oh, Lawd! I saw this picture and I thought to myself who let Jamie Foster in. Homegirl has been writing all of the content for Sister 2 Sister for years. I'm still surprised that it's still afloat.

But to tell you the truth the line was mediocre...I'm still not sure why she had more jewelry than fabric. Oh, I just realized why...that's what happens when you let a gay man run the backstage...over-accessorized outfits, which translates to tacky! Don't ever trust a man who wears platforms that are higher than yours!

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