That is what's up

I heard about this earlier today while at work.....YAY...it's about time, and I hear that the other boy who was also put in prison for the same thing but the girls father made her file charges could also be getting out as well.

That is our Soror. She is the first Black woman to become a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in the state of Georgia, and I believe the first black woman to hold that position in the United States.

Thank you, Sistergreek Sears!!!!!!

NYSD/celebs at Princess Grace Foundation event
 

^^
The sentence was excessive, for sure.

Switching subject, Soror Star @ a Princess Grace Foundation event. BGA not pictured:

http://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/i/...nes_102507.jpg

Mellody Hobson and George Lucas. I don't care how rich he is, he's rough looking:

http://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/i/...on2_102507.jpg

Guess who else is coming out with a book? :D :D :D :D

http://blackvoices.aol.com/blogs/200...new-book/#cont

And you know I will be getting this. Expect new quotes around the holidays. :) :p

^^^^Awwwwww hayle!!!!

NYSD in San Francisco
 

Soror Kamala Harris, SF district attorney:

http://www.nysocialdiary.com/i/acros...festival15.jpg

Monique Brown, Jim Brown and Shelton Jackson Lee. Why does Spikey insist on wearing this odd tux? :rolleyes:

http://www.nysocialdiary.com/i/acros...festival22.jpg

Spike and Opie, oka Ron Howard. Now that I think of this, where was Tonya?

http://www.nysocialdiary.com/i/acros...festival42.jpg

It is surprising, since Tonya makes the rounds on the social scene around here. Maybe she's working on her next book?

4-1-1 FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 29th, 2007

With tears in her eyes, Oprah apologized for the recent activity at her Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa. The school opened to much fanfare at the beginning of the year, but for the past few weeks, the school has been rocked by scandal involving allegations of abuse. Oprah says she feels she let the parents down, and now she is working overtime to prevent any more mishaps. The staffer in question has been fired, and charges will be filed. The school’s principal has been suspended along with another staffer. Friends are worried about Winfrey because the stress of the scandal is taking a toll on her along with her thyroid condition. At the emergency meeting with parents and students, she made sure they had all of her important information so they can contact her immediately if there are any problems. Oprah says she is going to do everything possible to make sure this does not happen again.

Tracy Morgan has been let off the hook. Under doctor’s orders, he will no longer have to wear his alcohol monitoring device. Morgan was supposed to wear the device until the end of the year. But, because of a mysterious medical condition, the device is coming off. Morgan will still attend AA meetings and submit to alcohol testing.

Jennifer Hudson has dropped the janitor. BO (Before Oscar), Hudson was in love with her high school sweetheart James Peyton. AO (After Oscar), Hudson took up with a pro football player. In a shocking move, Hudson is now dating Kerry Rhodes of the New York Jets. He’s a 6’3, 25-year old free safety, and he and Hudson appear very close. There has been no word on why the Oscar-winning actress and singer dumped her longtime love.

Nicole Murphy and Lisa Raye are shooting down reports that Nicole is messing around with Lisa Raye’s husband, Prime Minister Michael Misick. Nicole, the ex-wife of Eddie Murphy, has been spotted with the Prime Minister of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Lisa Raye says they are friends and nothing is going on. Nicole concurs as she is happily seeing football player Michael Strahan of the New York Giants.


Actor Laurence Fishburne is returning to Broadway in the production Thurgood. The Broadway show will be based on the life of famed Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. Fishburne was last on Broadway in 1999.

Actress Tasha Smith, the scene stealer from Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married, has picked her next project. Smith will be playing Disco Queen Donna Summer in a project based on her life as a chart topping superstar who finds her true self after a battle with drugs. Smith says she’s excited about the project and working with Donna Summer.

Don’t mess with The Temptations! Otis Williams, the only surviving original member of the group, is suing some former members of The Temps: Ollie Woodson, Barrington Henderson and Glen Leonard. Williams claims by performing under the name The Legendary Lead Singers of the Temptations, they are hurting the reputation and the name The Temptations. Otis says he has the rights to the name, and they can’t use it.

I had a chance to catch up with Singer Patti LaBelle, and she’s got a lot going on. Patti will be appearing on the new NBC show Clash of The Choirs. The show will air on NBC, Dec. 17th-20th. She has also introduced her new line of hot sauces, plus she’s working on a new cookbook and a DVD where she shows you how to whip up her specialties. LaBelle is also introducing a new line of Wigs, working a reunion of her group LaBelle and she’s got a new Christmas album in stores. WHEW! Patti LaBelle is one busy lady.

Tyra Banks is also a busy lady. The supermodel and entertainment mogul has just signed a new deal with Warner Bros. to develop TV projects and DVD’s geared towards teens.

Singer Angie Stone is fed up with her baby daddy D’Angelo. The two have a ten-year old son, and Stone has always made a point not to badmouth D’Angelo in public. D’Angelo has had his share of problems with drugs, violence and jail time, and many are wondering if he has had a relapse. Stone was quite angry in a recent interview warning her ex better get it together.

Actor Ving Rhames is set to portray boxing legend Sonny Liston in a new movie. Years ago, Rhames played boxing Promoter Don King in a TV movie.

The Color Purple road tour is coming to Philadelphia. The Oprah Winfrey Production will kick off an extended stay June 17th, 2008 at The Academy of Music.

Is Nicole Richie smoking while she’s pregnant? Lionel Richie’s daughter says no but she was recently photographed with cigarette in hand.

In a new poll by Vanity Fair magazine, Prince’s Purple Rain was listed as the best movie soundtrack. Purple Rain beat out such classic soundtracks as Grease, Claudine, West Side Story, Superfly and Saturday Night Fever.

At the movies this week, it’s Denzel Washington in American Gangster with Russell Crowe, Cuba Gooding, Jr. & Rapper T.I.
The movie has been getting rave reviews, but it has also been the victim of major bootlegging. Was the movie sabotaged? The bootleg version, which has been on the streets for a couple of weeks, is crystal clear, which means someone at the movie studio had to be behind the leak. How could this happen? Bootleg hurts movies, especially movies which star African Americans. Sources say Denzel was very upset about the bootleg issue and the fact that his movie hit the streets before it hit theatres.

Action Star Jackie Chan will be singing the official countdown song for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. The song is called We Are Ready. We all know Chan for his daredevil stunts and the Rush Hour movies. Who knew he could sing?

Why does Bill Cosby always wear sunglasses when he’s on TV? Something is wrong with his right eye. Sources say it could be the early stages of Glaucoma.

Queen Latifah opened up about a lot of things in her recent cover story for People magazine, but she clammed up when asked about her private life. If you are looking for revelations from the Queen, forget about it. She will never reveal anything about her private life, or who she is seeing. As the Queen says, her private life is her private life. Nuff said.

Alicia Keys will release her new CD, As I Am, on November 13th.
Check her out on the November issue of Ebony magazine.

The musical Hairspray with John Travolta, Queen Latifah and Zach Efron comes out on DVD Nov. 20th

“The Boss”-Diana Ross, Director Martin Scorsese, Beach Boy Founder Brian Wilson and Comedian/Actor Steve Martin have been named for The 2007 Kennedy Center Honors. The awards ceremony takes place on December 26th on CBS.

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

This Mega Producer and music legend continues to embarrass himself by dating women young enough to be his granddaughters. His latest conquest is an internet stripper.

This Acclaimed Minister and gospel sensation claims to have changed his ways, but his past is catching up to him and his former lovers are talking. They claim he hates his baby momma, and he still feels pulled in by his former lifestyle. The former lovers say he protests too much, and should be quiet because he still keeps in touch with former lovers.

This woman was a TV Star in the 80’s. In addition to her TV show, she did a couple of movies. But, she was known for her stuck up, hilarious character. Since the TV show ended, she has not been on TV much. She is now a wife and mother. She recently hosted a film festival, and organizers were shocked at her behavior. She was acting like a drunken witch barking orders and creating havoc with other celebrities.


Upcoming Movies and Events:


This Christmas – Regina King, Delroy Lindo, Chris Brown, Idris Elba, November 21st.

The Better Man- Martin Lawrence, Mo’Nique and James Earl Jones, February 2008.


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I hope so. The Two Mrs. Walkers was supposed to come out this year, but I've heard that it got pushed back to 2008. I loved Gotham Diaries; my book club mates didn't have love for it.

Now as for Patty's blind items:

The first one is QJ, oka Quincy Jones.

The third one is Jasmine Guy. The "snobby character" was the key tipoff.

I think the second blind item is Donnie McClurkin.

JHud: I knew she wasn't going to be with that guy much longer. Especially when you got an Oscar in one hand and a Golden Globe in the other.

The Temptations are going to go to court to find out that Berry Gordy probaby really has the right to the name. :p

It's been proven that the pic of Nicole was fake or was taken before she was pregnant. Saw that on TMZ.

I saw one of the quotes in which Angie talked about D'Angelo. :eek:

They've been saying that Bill has glaucoma for the longest time...

This woman was a TV Star in the 80’s. In addition to her TV show, she did a couple of movies. But, she was known for her stuck up, hilarious character. Since the TV show ended, she has not been on TV much. She is now a wife and mother. She recently hosted a film festival, and organizers were shocked at her behavior. She was acting like a drunken witch barking orders and creating havoc with other celebrities.


Jasmine Guy?:confused:

For ST, update on her favorite NBA player...

http://www.tmz.com/2007/11/08/shaunie-smacks-shaq/

Hello ladies!

I am just visiting from the KD board and I just wanted to ask a quick question. Does anyone know anything about when the chapter is going to be open at Queens University of Charlotte in NC? I saw something about it on the Queens website and I checked the AKA website, but found nothing. This is exciting news for the school, since I had friends who have been trying for years to open a chapter there.

Thank you! :)

Clawd, I saw where "VaShaundya" (sic -- no wonder she went by Shaunie) was demanding all those documents. I'm really torn. I liked Shaunie and Shaq as a couple. But it seems like both had their share of mess.

According to Young, Black & Fabulous:

Reports have been pouring in since this morning stating that Kanye West’s mother, Dr. Donde West, has died. News sources and sources close to the family state that due to complications during cosmetic surgery, Donde West passed away last night. Chicago’s #1 hip hop station WGCI in Chicago, IL first reported the news today with no details, as well as People.com and Allhiphop.com. Rhymefest, who is very close to Kanye, was on WGCI today expressing his condolences and stated that Kanye is on his way back from London now. I also received an e-mail from a member of Kanye’s family earlier today confirming that Dr. West did die during surgery complications, and Kanye was informed very early this morning. I waited to post anything about this sensitive situation until I had credible sources confirm, and they have.

more here: http://theybf.com

My condolences to his family

damn Ye :(....my heart goes out to him and the rest of the family..

:( My thoughts and prayers go out to Kanye and his family.

My heart dropped when I heard this news. I posted a comment on the Open Letter thread in DST Drive.

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5j...C0BFwD8SRP7O80

Here is a longer article from the Associated Press.:(

I am still on the fence about this story. I'll give it until the morning before I believe it. I am skeptical because certain reports are stating that she died having a tummy tuck and breast implants. Call me naive, crazy, or whatever, but I don't see his mother needing breast implants.

Secondly, it's just one story picked up and reported by various sources. I know that news typically operates like this, but it is literally ONE story that is repeated and each reporting sources has subbed their name as the person that has "confirmed" the story or spoke with the "spokesperson."

Lastly, I just found it strange that this "spokesperson" was speaking under anonymity "because all family members had not been contacted." :confused: Who else is there to contact if Kanye was contacted? It's just all too strange to me...

The only thing that gives this story some credence is the fact that Kanye stated in his song "Roses" off the Late Registration album that his grandmother was having difficulties because she her heart couldn't take the anesthesia.

[hijack] Ok, for real, don't think that I'm a nerd because I know that. I loves me some Kanye, so I know most of his songs. Plus I was listening to the album earlier. :D [/hijack]

Maybe it's something that runs in the family.

I'm waiting for a more definitive news release.

I didn't know Dr.West was a Soror. Rest in piece, Soror West.

I feel for Kanye. Their closeness...their bond! Whoah!

I hope this isn't true either...:(

Yeah, I see this on MSN.com and the AP :(

http://music.msn.com/music/article.a...83724&GT1=7702

I think I read that in Jet some years ago that his mom is an AKA.

One reason that I have been able to Kanye so much is because we're both our mothers' only children (and are educators). When it is just you and your mom, you got no choice but to stick together. I can't even imagine what he's going through. :(:(

ETA: She had some type of surgery. What, we don't know

Wow, I am so hurt to hear that Kanye lost his mom. There is some song he has about his mom that my brother played for my mom and she really got a kick out of it.

You know that Fred Hammond lost his mom this past weekend too.

:(:( for both Fred Hammond and Kanye.

What happened to Fred Hammond?!

This news was very shocking. Wow. I will be praying for these families.

Here's a link about Fred Hammond's mom:

http://www.gospelcity.com/news/headlines/1304

I am starting to believe the story about Kanye's mom. If it were a hoax, I am sure it would have been put to rest by now. I feel sad for him. :(

News reports that I just read stated that she had went to a doctor not long ago to have the procedure, but he refused to operate because he wanted her to have medical clearance from an internist due to a pre-existing cardiac condition. The doctor stated that he never head from her again and that she may have gone to another doctor and met with an untimely demise. It's all so unfortunate....

Rest in peace, Soror West :(

ETA: Here is an official statement from the family:

Kanye West's family issued a statement Monday after the death of the singer's mother, Donda West, of possible surgical complications:

"Kanye West, his family and friends would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of support and kind words that have come in from across the country since the death of his mother, Dr. Donda West.

"After working in higher education for 31 years, Dr. Donda West and Kanye West co-founded the Kanye West Foundation with the mission of helping to combat the severe dropout problem in high schools across the country. The first and signature initiative of the Kanye West Foundation is Loop Dreams. Designed to capitalize on students existing interest in hip-hop, Loop Dreams challenges students to learn more about what's behind hip-hop culture in order to help them develop skills, express themselves creatively and be empowered.

"In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Dr. West's name to the Kanye West Foundation/Loop Dreams Teacher Training Institute. Those donations can be made by visiting the Foundation's Web site, www.KanyeWestFoundation.org or by mail at Kanye West Foundation, 8560 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069.

"Details of funeral services are still pending."

This is so sad...I hate all the "breaking news" on TMZ. I guess they just cannot allow Kanye and his family to grieve...sigh. What's even worse are the comments from the readers on TMZ, people are so cruel and hateful.

Not Dr. Jan Adams. :(

WHATEVER the reason, his mom is gone and people should be sensitive to that fact. :(

RIP, Sistergreek West.

This is very sad. I too was hoping that this was internet hoax.

I agree the comments from readers on TMZ are horrible, but they are not as bad as the comments from people on AOL. I mean they are just downright hateful and disgusting.

I pray that Kanye and his family will make it through this. You could really see how close he was to his mother.

Oh boy. Here it starts. Courtesy US Magazine, http://usmagazine.com/kanyewest_and_...lpractice_suit.

If you've ever seen Sugery on Discovery Channel, Dr. Jan Adams is the host and sometime surgeon.

True. Something tells me that this will not be a quiet mourning...:(

I know. Let the family bury and mourn her first, dayum. :mad:

Get all the drama out LATER. Have some respect.

Co-seighn

They were saying hateful stuff BEFORE his mom died. I don't expect them to stop now.

IMO, the guy who did the surgery looks kind of shady to me. :confused:

ETA: Ellen will be doing a tribute on her show tomorrow.