Brrr...It's Winter 2K5-2K6 News
 

Let's keep it going into the New Year!

NUPE4LIFE, I copied the article about Lou Rawls here. Pray the Lord takes care of him.

Lou Rawls' Last Days?

by Joal Ryan
Dec 16, 2005, 3:30 PM PT



A singing great "is not expected to live much more."

Grammy winner Lou Rawls is ailing from lung and brain cancer, the Arizona Republic first reported Friday. The paper cited statements made at a court hearing Thursday by the entertainer's estranged wife.

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Nina Rawls told a judge in Maricopa County, Arizona, that her husband's condition once was so grave that he had been given a one-month-to-live prognosis.

"By his doctor's own admission," a tearful Nina Rawls said, per the Republic, "he is not expected to live much more."

But Rawls, who turned 70 on Dec. 1, was well enough to take a phone call Thursday night from the newspaper in his Los Angeles hospital room.

"Don't count me out, brother," Rawls told the paper. "There's been many people who have been diagnosed with this kind of thing, and they're still jumpin' and pumpin'."

Rawls' publicist has not gone into specifics on his client's condition, noting only that Rawls has been diagnosed with cancer and is receiving "various treatments."

By Nina Rawls' account, the newspaper reported, the singer was diagnosed with lung cancer one year ago, and brain cancer about seven months ago.

The revelations about Rawls' health were made public in a hearing on the soul man's request for an annulment from Nina Rawls. The pair wed on New Year's Day 2004, per IMDb.com. According to the Republic, Rawls is accusing his bride of funny money business.

Rawls and Nina Rawls, 35 years his junior, are the parents of an infant son.

A onetime collaborator of rock/soul/gospel legend Sam Cooke, Rawls' recording career as a solo artist dates back more than 40 years. In all, he has released more than 75 albums. His distinctive deep voice has won him three Grammys, and scored a gold-record hit with the 1976 slow-dance groove, "You'll Never Find (Another Love Like Mine)."


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Morgan Freeman Criticizes Black History Month



NEW YORK (Dec. 15) - Morgan Freeman says the concept of a month dedicated to black history is "ridiculous."

"You're going to relegate my history to a month?" the 68-year-old actor says in an interview on CBS' "60 Minutes" to air Sunday. "I don't want a black history month. Black history is American history."

Black History Month has roots in historian Carter G. Woodson's Negro History Week, which he designated in 1926 as the second week in February to mark the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln.

Woodson said he hoped the week could one day be eliminated - when black history would become fundamental to American history.

Freeman notes there is no "white history month," and says the only way to get rid of racism is to "stop talking about it."

The actor says he believes the labels "black" and "white" are an obstacle to beating racism.

"I am going to stop calling you a white man and I'm going to ask you to stop calling me a black man," Freeman says.

Freeman received Oscar nominations for his roles in 1987's "Street Smart," 1989's "Driving Miss Daisy" and 1994's "The Shawshank Redemption." He finally won earlier this year for "Million Dollar Baby."

If that ain't...

I wonder if it has ever dawned on Mr. Freeman that *precisely* the way that AA history will be integrated into all other American history is through awareness of AA history - which typically comes about during AA history month. It's a catch 22. Instead of getting rid of it, I propose extending it by a few more months - or make it two days a month of every month of the year - that way, it will draw the attention of everyone and then there might be some chance for full integration into American history.
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Can't Say Names…


Sources say the soon-to-be ex-wife of a Hollywood talent-no, not the 'Nutty Professor'-is calling around town trying to get people to save her marriage. The estranged wife is pulling out the big guns too, using Bible scriptures, Christian views on divorce and an alleged terminal illness survival story to earn the sympathy of those she contacts. The husband had apparently decided to end his troubled marriage after meeting and falling in love with a popular Tinseltown comedic actress.

I think it's Denzel's wife.

Okay it's not Terrence Howard's wife b/c she's Jewish. Hmmm... me no know!

Nope, Terrence Howard's wife is a Jehovah's Witness and is therefore christian.


ETA: Not sure if it is Denzel's wife either. He supposedly left his wife for Sanaa Lathan- she isn't a "comedic actress".

BV Buzz 12/19--News about Henry Simmons
 

Former 'N.Y.P.D. Blue' star Henry Simmons's rep told BV Buzz that accusations that her client is bi-sexual are false. "Henry is heterosexual and has a great career," said his publicist, Elizabeth Much. "When relationships end, they end! I'd rather be focusing on my client's career." Simmons' rep was responding to a report in MTV's Radio Feed, which cited an online blog as its source, and claimed Simmons' ex-girlfriend, 'America's Next Top Model' winner Eva Pigford, dumped him after discovering "he had the flavor for both male and female suitors."

The report even included an alleged quote from Pigford. "I'm just totally over it. It just hurts when you put your all into someone and they break your heart that way," Pigford reportedly said. Simmons and Pigford began dating in August and attended high-profile functions including 'Fashion Rocks' in New York City and the Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards in Los Angeles together. Pigford even raved about the relationship during a September appearance on 'The Tyra Banks Show.'

The two have apparently split in recent weeks, and Pigford attended her 21st birthday party on Nov. 29 in New York City with New York Jets player Kerry Rhodes. Prior to dating Pigford, Simmons was engaged to 'So You Think You Can Dance' host Lauren Sanchez and was reportedly courting TV host Rolonda Watts late last spring.

Pigford's publicist did not return our requests for comment.

Buzzworthy
The legendary Gladys Knight will release a not-yet-titled album for Verve Music Group in June 2006. Produced by Tommy LiPuma (Natalie Cole, Diana Krall) and Phil Ramone (Rod Stewart, Elton John), the disc will be Knight's first release on the Verve label. Knight was honored this year with the 2005 BET Lifetime Achievement Award at the BET Awards and released a gospel album called 'One Voice' with the Las Vegas-based Saints Unified Voices choir on her own Many Roads Records.

Lyfe Jennings, who was recently featured on the cover of Billboard magazine, has teamed up with Alicia Keys on a duet remake of the Curtis Mayfield classic "People Get Ready" for the soundtrack of Jerry Bruckheimer film 'Glory Road.' Jennings recently signed with MBK Entertainment, the management team that reps Keys.

Singer Cheryl Pepsii Riley is readying her first studio album in more 12 years. Riley, a protege of R&B group/production team Full Force, hasn't released an album since 1993's 'All That.' After years of dominating on the gospel play circuit, high-profile background stints with artists like Mary J. Blige, and appearing on soundtracks for films like 'Diary of a Mad Black Woman;' Riley has found enough time to prepare her forthcoming independent set, 'Let Me Be Me.' Though currently featured in Tyler Perry's play 'Madea Goes To Jail,' Riley will also play the lead in the Perry-produced and written play 'Why Did I Get Married,' which will play one show for DVD taping in early 2006.

BV Scene
Daryl Coley, gospel artist James Hall, Bishop Sam Williams, comedienne Sister Cantaloupe, Bishop Kenneth Moales Sr., Bishop Albert Jamison (Gospel Music Workshop of America), Kenny Taylor (Taesis Music Group) and marketing executives Telisa and Gary Stinson on hand for the Vashawn Mitchell-produced live recording by Tyscot artist Lucinda Moore in Bridgeport, Conn.... Chris Tucker, Alex Thomas, Joe Torry and Rodney Perry performing at a tribute for the late Richard Pryor at the Comedy Store in West Hollywood... Jamie Foxx, Mary Mary, Eric Benet, Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams, Damon Wayans, Amerie, Hootie and the Blowfish, Victoria Rowell ('The Young and the Restless'), Boney James, Deborah Cox, Kim Burrell, Angie Stone, Randy Jackson ('American Idol') and India.Arie at Stevie Wonder's Grammy Jam at The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles... Tracy Morgan , Common, vee-jay LaLa Vasquez (MTV), rapper Pharoahe Monch, Mad Linx (BET) and hip-hopper Hi-Tek were among those who attended the Bombay Sapphire's Breedlove Odyssey Tour after party with Mos Def and Talib Kweli.

Can't Say Names...
Sources say a certain television actress is the mother of buying knockoff gifts during the holidays. Said Hollywood star visits the swap meets and bootleg districts in Los Angeles to purchase fake Gucci, Louis Vuitton and other designer bags and accessories, only to take them home and wrap them in boxes by the actual designers. The actress then mails the replicas to her relatives in the Caribbean and passes the bootleg gifts off as though they're the real deal.

I think it Morris' wife. Heard he's leaving her for Gaberille Union. We discussed this on the Fall 2K5 news before it was closed.

Wow... I didn't know that. What's up with all of these divorces? :(

Re: BV Buzz 12/19--News about Henry Simmons
 

Maybe it's the actress who played the mom on Moesha.

Re: Re: BV Buzz 12/19--News about Henry Simmons
 

Not Soror Sheryl!!!!! MAMA NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!:o :o

Congrats Gwen and Gavin
 

Report: Gwen Stefani pregnant

Tuesday, December 20, 2005; Posted: 2:17 p.m. EST (19:17 GMT)

NEW YORK (AP) -- Gwen Stefani, nominated for five Grammy Awards including album of the year for "Love.Angel.Music.Baby.," is pregnant with her first child, according to Us Weekly.

The 36-year-old pop star and Gavin Rossdale, 38, were married three years ago. The baby is due in June, the magazine reported Tuesday.

"We are delighted," Us Weekly quotes Rossdale's father, Douglas, as saying. Stefani's mother, Patti, also reportedly confirmed the pregnancy to the magazine.

An e-mail from The Associated Press to Stefani's representative wasn't immediately returned Tuesday.

Rossdale has a 16-year-old daughter, Daisy Lowe, from his relationship with fashion designer Pearl Lowe. He discovered he was the father in 2004 after taking a DNA test.

"Love.Angel.Music.Baby." is Stefani's first solo album. It includes one of the biggest songs of the year, "Hollaback Girl." That infectious single also earned Stefani a nomination for record of the year and best female pop vocal performance.

She is the lead singer of No Doubt and a budding fashion designer.

The British-born Rossdale fronted the rock band Bush, which released the popular 1994 album, "Sixteen Stone." They last released the 2001 album, "Golden State," as well as a greatest hits CD in November.

Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Kelis Rodgers, oka Mrs. Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones
 

Because of the content, I won't post it, but here is Kelis looking different on the cover of Unleashed magazine:

http://www.unleashedmag.com/Images/h...ED_TEST_09.jpg

Re: Kelis Rodgers, oka Mrs. Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones
 

/\ PLEASE don't call her that, Soror!! I am still in pain.... :(

Re: Kelis Rodgers, oka Mrs. Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones
 

She looks like she's toned down A LOT, or else they did a great airbrush job. I'm going with the latter.

Re: Kelis Rodgers, oka Mrs. Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones
 

looks like she switched to lowfat milkshakes

Re: Re: Kelis Rodgers, oka Mrs. Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones
 

BWHAHAHAHAHHAA!!!!

Re: Congrats Gwen and Gavin
 

I'm happy for Gwen. Lucky girl. Gavin... :p ;)

Re: Re: Kelis Rodgers, oka Mrs. Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones
 

Im going to get her a sammich.

Re: Re: BV Buzz 12/19--News about Henry Simmons
 

No, Sheryl Lee Ralph recently married PA Senator Vincent Hughes. She is not married to an entertainer.

Re: Re: Re: BV Buzz 12/19--News about Henry Simmons
 

The report mentions nothing about who the television actress is married to.


Can't Say Names...
Sources say a certain television actress is the mother of buying knockoff gifts during the holidays. Said Hollywood star visits the swap meets and bootleg districts in Los Angeles to purchase fake Gucci, Louis Vuitton and other designer bags and accessories, only to take them home and wrap them in boxes by the actual designers. The actress then mails the replicas to her relatives in the Caribbean and passes the bootleg gifts off as though they're the real deal.

Re: Re: Re: Kelis Rodgers, oka Mrs. Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones
 

Me too. She looked better the other way to me.

Re: Re: Re: Re: BV Buzz 12/19--News about Henry Simmons
 

To me, this sounds like Monique

WTH?!
 

Osteen family leaves plane after dispute
FBI agent says the pastor's wife didn't follow a flight attendant's instructions


By ARMANDO VILLAFRANCA and HARVEY RICE
Copyright 2005 Houston Chronicle

A dispute involving the wife of Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen delayed holiday travel plans for a planeload of passengers, but few details were released Tuesday.

At least some people aboard the Continental Airlines flight were less than pleased after waiting about two hours at Bush Intercontinental Airport while the Osteens left the plane and their luggage was removed, said a woman who witnessed the incident.

"She was just abusive," said Sheila Steele, who said she was sitting behind Victoria Osteen. "She was just like one of those divas."

A church spokesman said the couple and their children left the plane voluntarily after the incident Monday and took another flight to Vail, Colo.

However, FBI Special Agent Luz Garcia said the Osteens were asked to leave the jetliner after an "altercation." She said Victoria Osteen "failed to comply" with instructions from the flight attendant. She added that no one was detained.

The incident occurred in the first class section on Flight 1602. Continental spokeswoman Julie King declined to give details.

The Osteens could not be reached for comment, and the Chronicle was unable to contact other passengers to corroborate Steele's version of events. However, the Vail Daily newspaper reported similar accounts of the incident from other first-class passengers.

Passenger Barbara Griffith told the Colorado paper that Joel Osteen was "very calm, very professional."

Lakewood Church spokesman Donald Iloff said Victoria Osteen contacted a flight attendant after noticing that a liquid had been spilled on her seat. The spill apparently was not cleaned up to her satisfaction, Iloff said. The family left the plane voluntarily and took another flight, Iloff said.

The airline issued a statement saying corporate policy forbids identifying passengers.

"There have been various accounts regarding events that occurred on one of our flights," the statement added. "We can confirm that there are no remaining issues between (Continental Airlines) and those passengers, and therefore, both parties feel no further comment is necessary."

Steele said Victoria Osteen was upset about liquid on her pull-down tray and asked a flight attendant to have it cleaned. When the attendant, who was carrying paperwork to the cockpit, told her she couldn't do it immediately, Osteen replied, "Fine, get me a stewardess who can," Steele said.

She said Victoria Osteen pushed a flight attendant and tried to get into the cockpit. Passengers quoted in the Colorado paper did not address those details.

Soon after, authorities were called to the plane, she said, although it was not clear Tuesday whether they were airline officials.

Garcia said Continental officials contacted the FBI about the incident. The agency decided not to investigate.

"It was quickly resolved between the airline and the Osteens," Garcia said.

Steele said she and other passengers were upset that they had to wait about two hours while the Osteens' baggage was removed from the plane.

Joel Osteen is a nationally known author of self-help books.

He became pastor of Lakewood Church in October 1999, building it into what some observers say is the largest church in the U.S.

Victoria Osteen also preaches and plays a significant role at the church.

The congregation in July moved into the 16,000-seat Compaq Center.

Dungy's son, 18, found dead in Tampa suburb
 

Tony Dungy is the head coach for the Indianaplis Colts. I attended the same church as his family when they were in Tampa. This is really sad.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2268593

Re: Dungy's son, 18, found dead in Tampa suburb
 

That is awful. :( Although like any true Baltimorean I HATE THE COLTS, I always liked Tony Dungy and appreciate seeing a Black head coach doing it in the NFL.

Re: Dungy's son, 18, found dead in Tampa suburb
 

This is really sad. I just heard about it in the news. Condoences to the family.:(

I was just watching SportsCenter last night w/ Tony Dungy talking about the screw-up w/ the Pro-Bowl. This just breaks my heart...my prayers to him and his family.

Dungy family photo link
 

RIP to James Dungy, and condolences to Coach Dungy and his beautiful family. James is in the back holding one of his little sisters:

http://www.allprodad.com/images/Dungyfamily2005.jpg

Re: Re: Dungy's son, 18, found dead in Tampa suburb
 

Co-Sign! The only reason I'll stomach them is b/c of him. That doggone PM, arrggggghhhhhhhh! HE gets ALL of the credick!?!?! :p Yes, credick. Not credit! :D

So sad to hear of the family's loss.

Starra v. Joy Behar on religion
 

http://www.nypost.com/entertainment/59183.htm


HOLY WAR
By DON KAPLAN

A holy war broke out on "The View" yesterday between co-hosts Joy Behar and Star Jones during a discussion about religion.

The argument was spurred by a clip of Barbara Walters interviewing a Palestinian extremist in an Israeli jail, who said anyone who is not Muslim will go to hell.

When Jones began to talk about her personal relationship with God, Behar wanted to know why "this is a public thing?"

"For me, God has been revealed as a Christian through Christ," Jones said.

"This guy wants to kill Jews because they don't believe what he believes," Behar said, appearing to make an attempt to steer the conversation back to the man in the video clip.

As all five of the show's hosts began yelling and trying to talk over each other, Jones said, "It's because religion and people who get caught up in religion cause wars."

Then, contradicting herself, she added, "If you have a relationship, a personal relationship with God, then you are in the spirit with God, you're not causing war."

"This man says his religion makes it justifiable to kill Jews," Behar snapped back.

"I would never agree with that or believe in that," said Jones.

"I'm not Jewish, I just object to the anti-Semitism that goes on in this world," Behar said.

The show then erupted as its other two hosts, Meredith Vieira and Elisabeth Hasselbeck, tried to get a word in edgewise.

As Jones and Behar began to shout even louder at each other, Walters tried to take back control of the live telecast.

"I will not have a war at this table," Walters said. "All we're trying to say is that if you feel your [faith] is the only way, and everybody else is wrong, that is what leads us to discontent."

This is far from the first time that Behar and Jones have clashed on "The View."

Behar was especially brutal during the run-up to Jones' wedding, which Star ceaselessly promoted on TV and in magazines.

The alleged animosity between the two co-hosts has appeared to have grown over the years. So much so that they are rarely seen sitting next to each other during the morning talk show.

Re: Starra v. Joy Behar on religion
 

No contradiction in my mind. Religion and religiocity (made up word) is different from relationship.

Julio Iglesias' Daddy dies
 

^^
The NYP has never dug Starruh.

Article on Julio Iglesias Puga, the 90-year-old daddy of crooner Julio. This man was expecting a baby. He married a sista:

http://www.typicallyspanish.com/news...juliopadre.jpg


Julio Iglesias’ father dies at 90



Madrid.– Spanish singer Julio Iglesias Jr’s father Julio Iglesias Puga died of a heart attack today, only days after announcing he was to become a father again.

The 90-year-old gynecologist – grandfather of Latin heart-throb Enrique Iglesias – died at the San Carlos Clinic in Madrid, Spain, earlier today.

Five years ago (2000), Iglesias Puga hit the headlines when he married 42-year-old Ronna Keit in Florida, who he went on to have a son Jamie with, in May 2004.

Last week, the couple announced they were expecting a second child together next year.

He married Rosario de la Cierva y Perinon in 1943, with whom he had two sons, Julio and Carlos. Iglesias Puga was divorced in 1983. In December 1981 Iglesias was kidnapped by armed group ETA and held for several weeks. I

n 2004 Iglesias published "Iron Will, the authorized biography of Dr. Iglesias" written by Magel Garcia and Julia Higueras.

Merry Christmas, everybody. All travelers be safe.

Still reproducing at 90! :eek:

God rest his soul......

And

"The 90-year-old gynecologist"

:eek:

May he rest in peace:o

Juilo's dad proves that Viagra works!!!!:D :p

RIP:(

I've always said that dayum Viagra is giving folks COURAGE! :o


:D

I'm alll for finding love with whoever makes your heart skip a beat....but that's a messed up thing to do to a kid. I wouldn't take away homey's viagra, but at least slap a condom on!