News You Can Use...For the Summer 06!

[lilbay77]

Can't Say Names…

Could there be more baby mamma drama for a certain rappin' music executive? I hear that said entertainer, who moonlights in acting as well as having ventures in television, has fathered a child by a third baby mamma. Apparently, the hip-hop honcho offered the alleged sexual triste almost $1 million to terminate the pregnancy. The mistress wasn't all about the Benjamins and refused. To add insult to injury, I'm told she's sent word to his long-time girlfriend that she had the baby, which has sent that relationship into a tailspin. I guess a third child support hearing will be happening once the paternity test is done. (Diddy)

If this mess is true, he needs to be horsewhipped.

[Marie]

Originally Posted by SummerChild

I like the idea of having to go to some place like Planned Parenthood to get it. At least this way, it would not be as easy as popping over to the drug store and it may help those who were not going to be as careful to be careful b/c otherwise they will have to be at least slightly embarrased when going to PP.
How is this different from the morning after pill?

SC

Right now you can request Plan B on Planed Parenthood's website, and they will just call it in for you at the drug store. They do, however, restrict how frequently the pill is issued. I thought Plan B = Morning After Pill = Emergency Contraception.

[jitterbug13]

Originally Posted by lilbay77

Can't Say Names…

Could there be more baby mamma drama for a certain rappin' music executive? I hear that said entertainer, who moonlights in acting as well as having ventures in television, has fathered a child by a third baby mamma. Apparently, the hip-hop honcho offered the alleged sexual triste almost $1 million to terminate the pregnancy. The mistress wasn't all about the Benjamins and refused. To add insult to injury, I'm told she's sent word to his long-time girlfriend that she had the baby, which has sent that relationship into a tailspin. I guess a third child support hearing will be happening once the paternity test is done. (Diddy)

If this mess is true, he needs to be horsewhipped.

If true, Diddy surely doesn't need it right now. Justin's mom is already hitting him up as it is. The "Benjamin" clue gave it away and the other people they had listed were unbeliveable (Ice-T, Ye, etc.)

[APPENDIX08]

Awww, come on! Diddy is way too old for this. Things like this make me have no faith in men. He has a good woman who stands by him although he won’t marry her and accepts that he has a baby mama and he still can’t do right.

[f8nacn]

Man....guess he never learns...

Originally Posted by APPENDIX08

Awww, come on! Diddy is way too old for this. Things like this make me have no faith in men. He has a good woman who stands by him although he won’t marry her and accepts that he has a baby mama and he still can’t do right.

You know what, stuff like this makes me think he may be a little fruity. Puffy isn't stupid, he's a smart man. He organized the vote or die campaign but he doesn't know to wear a condom? He's just being trifilin. He know's how to get his a$$ on infomercials for proactiv when he doesn't even have any pimples and he won't marry his baby mama/girl? Sometimes I think he's just gay and doesn't know what to do. Maybe he thinks being "free" by not marrying old girl or having a lot of babies will "cure" him. He's a type A personality and he fills his life with things to do, maybe that's another mask. Ol' girl is gonna be waiting for a loooooong time

ETA: I also think Plan B is the morning after pill and EC. I took it once and that mess had me crying for two days straight. It was horrible. I'll never do it again. I think if it's approved for OTC use it will be abused. A lot of girls, when I was in college, used it frequently. I was so embarassed when I went to go get it. The nurse was asking me all of these personal questions and I was like what the heck? Just give me what I need! She also gave me a mini lecture as if I didn't already feel bad. OTC definitely helps with that certain stigma that comes along with it but I still see people abusing it.

[ZetaStorm]

Babytalk magazine generates controversy with nursing cover

NEW YORK (AP) -- "I was SHOCKED to see a giant breast on the cover of your magazine," one person wrote. "I immediately turned the magazine face down," wrote another. "Gross," said a third.

These readers weren't complaining about a sexually explicit cover, but rather one of a baby nursing, on a wholesome parenting magazine -- yet another sign that Americans are squeamish over the sight of a nursing breast, even as breast-feeding itself gains more support from the government and medical community.

Babytalk is a free magazine whose readership is overwhelmingly mothers of babies. Yet in a poll of more than 4,000 readers, a quarter of responses to the cover were negative, calling the photo -- a baby and part of a woman's breast, in profile -- inappropriate.


The rest of the story and pic of the cover causing all the uproar:

http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/07/27/nur....ap/index.html

The responses to this cover have me baffled. I mean this is a natural part of life. I've seen plenty of magazine covers with half dressed women exposed in a sexual nature and I didn't hear about anyone writing in opposing to it. (And some of these same magazines can be found in doctor's offices, etc.) I was really surprised to hear so many women speaking against the cover. Afterall this is a 'baby magazine.' Maybe it's me but I don't look at that cover and go, "Oh my God this is just so gross!" Women have been breastfeeding since the beginning of time.

*Also, I agree hayle yeah Diddy is too old for this mess. That's why I didn't even respond. He's going to spend $1 mil. to abort the baby when he could have spent a couple of dollars for some condoms? Second thought he could have gotten some from one of his boys for free.

[SummerChild]

Guess he knew she didn't have any STDS...right. Pregnancy is one thing but he isn't even thinking about STDs.
SC

Originally Posted by lilbay77

Can't Say Names…

Could there be more baby mamma drama for a certain rappin' music executive? I hear that said entertainer, who moonlights in acting as well as having ventures in television, has fathered a child by a third baby mamma. Apparently, the hip-hop honcho offered the alleged sexual triste almost $1 million to terminate the pregnancy. The mistress wasn't all about the Benjamins and refused. To add insult to injury, I'm told she's sent word to his long-time girlfriend that she had the baby, which has sent that relationship into a tailspin. I guess a third child support hearing will be happening once the paternity test is done. (Diddy)

If this mess is true, he needs to be horsewhipped.

[Confucius]

Patty Jackson's 411 for the week of July 31st, 2006

Former American Idol winner Fantasia is making changes in her life, and a lot of people are upset. On August 19th, her life story is coming to the Lifetime network. The TV movie, Life Is Not A Fairytale, centers on her life and struggles, and how she went on to win the title of American Idol. Fantasia claims producers wanted her to quit the competition because the truth was coming out about her past. The internet was abuzz with stories about her being a high school dropout with reading issues. She was also a young, unwed teen mother. Producers felt this news would hurt the show, and she was urged to drop out. Idol producers say this is not true. They were aware of her past, and were comfortable with it. They are upset with her version of the truth. In the meantime, Fantasia has fired her managers from 19 Entertainment, who own American Idol. Since winning the title of American Idol, Fantasia has had many career missteps, including her admission of not being able to read and losing the movie role in Dreamgirls to Jennifer Hudson. Who could forget her appearance in Philly at the Fourth of July festivities? Barefoot with booty shorts and no bra! Fantasia is currently looking for new advisors. She has a new album coming out in October. One of the songs included is a duet with Aretha Franklin.

Janet Jackson is making a major career misstep herself. In recent interviews, she has been talking about her sex life with boyfriend Jermaine Dupri. Check out the interview in the latest edition of Essence magazine. Dupri was recently in Philly. He was talking about the kind of sex he likes, and what he likes done to him. TMI! Too Much Information! Who needs to hear this! Janet, you have an album to sell! Your song with Nelly (Call On Me) is not getting any love. The BET network plays the video, but MTV and VH1 are ignoring it. MTV is probably holding a grudge against Janet because they co-produced the Superbowl show where she exposed her breast with Justin Timberlake. Justin has a new video. He ripped Janet’s outfit and that’s when her breast was exposed, but MTV is playing his video non-stop. Why are they shunning Janet? She helped build that network along with her brother Michael. The MTV Video Music Awards air on August 31st. Justin Timberlake is performing. He has a new album coming out in September. Beyonce is performing. She has a new album coming out in September. Where’s Janet?!! She has a new album coming out in September, but she will not be performing on the MTV Video Music Awards. Instead of talking about sex with J.D., she should be finding out why she is being blacklisted by MTV. Janet needs a major hit, but this first single is stumbling out of the gate. She is also being criticized for her fashion wear since she lost weight. Janet looks amazing, but some of the photos with her wrinkling stomach are turning people off. Jermaine Dupri is the executive producer of the new project and he wants Janet to change her image, but the sex talk has got to go. No one wants to hear about sex with J.D. I love Janet, but she is not getting good career advice. She needs to resume her acting career. What do you think? Is MTV blacklisting Janet? Do you like the new song? Is Janet being advised right? Jermaine also took time to throw a dagger at Beyonce claiming she won’t have Janet’s longevity. Uhhhhhhhhh J.D., if Janet keeps following your advice, SHE won’t have much longevity. Janet needs a hit album…maybe she will clear things up when she sits down with Oprah on September 26th.

Why did Prince’s marriage fall apart? Was he cheating on his young wife? Did she get tired of being neglected. 29-year old Manuela Testolini shocked the musician when she filed for divorce. Prince, who’s 48, never spent anytime with her. They were married for five years and had no children. While Prince toured and spent time with his protégé Tamar, Testolini stayed at home. She was bored and all alone. By filing for divorce from Prince, she decided she wanted more out of life. She wants a man who’ll spend time with her. Prince has been very busy. Rumor has it he will be the halftime entertainment at the 2007 Superbowl, and he’s about to release The Prince Ultimate Collection. All of the hits from 1978-1993, plus hard to find remixes and a DVD of videos and performances are included.

Keenen Ivory Wayans has found love with Brittany Daniel, the young, blonde co-star of his latest movie Little Man. Keenen directed the movie that stars his brothers Marlon and Shawn. Keenen recently reached a settlement with his former wife, Daphne. She is the mother of his five children, and she is finally getting her due. Daphne Wayans was with Keenen for 12 years. They got married in 2001. After two years of marital bliss, Wayans dumped his wife and she had to go live with her mother. Keenen wanted the Hollywood life, and Daphne wanted a home. Daphne Wayans knew she was being dealt a raw hand, and she got herself a top attorney. While Keenen enjoyed life with his trophy girlfriend, Daphne took him to court and she came out victorious. A judge ordered Keenen to buy Daphne a multi-million dollar home so she could raise his children. She also got 50 percent of his business because she was with him in the beginning when he had nothing. He also has to pay child support. Keenen thought he could dump on his wife, but she showed him he would give her respect and his money.

Halle Berry is keeping a close eye on her boyfriend Gabriel Aubrey. He’s a top model. Whenever she can, she accompanies him on his modeling jobs.


The new season of the VH1 reality show Flavor of Love with Rapper Flavor Flav kicks off August 6th on the cable network. This season promises to be just as wild as season one as Flav looks for love. Once again, we have 20 contestants who are outrageous, aggressive and not that attractive. The Flavor of Love TV show gave VH1 their highest rating ever, and they will be rolling out a female version of the show called The Flavorette. A contestant from season one will be chosen as the “Flavorette.” Who will it be, season one winner Hoopz? I hope not. After winning the crown last season, she showed her true colors by dropping Flav and becoming a celebrity Ho, sleeping with any married or hooked up celebrity she could get her hands on. I loved New York. She was hilarious, I wished she would have won. She would have kept the audiences in stitches with her antics. I hear the show will focus on Hottie. She was the girl with the matted blonde weave and poppy eyes. She had no cooking skills when she was asked to prepare a chicken dish. She stuffed the chicken with vegetables and placed it in the oven. This girl was so ditzy, she forgot to turn the oven on and served the dish to Flav’s mother raw. With Hottie as the possible star, I’m not as interested in the follow up. Maybe it will be New York. So far, a casting search is underway for 20 men.

Rapper/Actor LL Cool J has just signed a talent deal with CBS to create a new TV show. Back in the day, LL had a show on NBC called In The House.

Singer Ron Isley wants to thanks his fans for their support this year. Even though he can’t talk about the status of his tax evasion trial, he is grateful for his fans for sticking by him. Isley, who has a young wife and infant child, faces up to 26 years in jail for failing to pay and file taxes and for cashing his dead brother’s royalty checks. Isley’s sentencing date is August 21st.

Natalie Cole is hard at work on a new album. This will be her first new album in four years. Leavin’ arrives in stores on September 26th.

Carmen Electra is shooting down reports that she is dating Oscar Winner Jamie Foxx. Electra says she is still trying to adjust to single life while undergoing a divorce from Rocker Dave Navarro. Foxx is reportedly dating a young British woman named Alexia Colleen. She was with him at the Miami Vice premiere. Now speaking of Foxx, he will be appearing during the 38th season of Sesame Street. Singer John Legend is also scheduled to appear this upcoming season.

Is Oscar Winner Mel Gibson a bigot? The Lethal Weapon- Braveheart star made headlines last week when he was arrested for drunk driving. During his arrest, he went on a tirade that included a lot of hateful comments directed at Jewish people. Gibson is currently in rehab, and has offered an apology to the Jewish community for his hate-filled comments. Gibson has battled a drinking problem for years, and apparently he has fallen off the wagon. Will his career recover? Will he need to do a sit down with Oprah Winfrey to undo the damage he’s done.

Patti LaBelle is hard at work on her new gospel album. The Gospel According To Patti LaBelle features CeCe Winans and Wynonna Judd. Proceeds will go towards cancer research.

Despite evidence of cheating, these couples are staying together. Last week, Pop Star George Michael made headlines when he was caught having sex with an unemployed truck driver in a truck. His life partner, Kenny Goss, says he still wants to marry George.

A Welsh lap dancer had an affair with Actor Wesley Snipes. She says he made love like a Vampire, and he loved her feet. Where is Mrs. Snipes, at home with the kids? She has no plans to leave her husband. Wesley is a mess. He is currently being sued by his former talent agency. They claim he owes them over a million dollars in commission fees. Good luck getting your money! Wesley won’t even pay his taxes.

American Idol Judge Simon Cowell was caught cheating on his girlfriend, Extra Correspondent Terri Seymour. Cowell has been having an affair for the past six months with a 21-year old bi-sexual model. Will Seymour, who’s 32, leave him. No. Despite the public humiliation, she likes being in the spotlight with “Mr. Mean.”

Nicole Richie is starring in her dad’s new video I Call It Love. This new Lionel Richie song is hot. Word has it Nicole and her former best friend Paris Hilton will kiss and make up in September on The David Letterman Show. Richie and Hilton grew up together and found fame on the TV show The Simple Life. Hilton admits they grew apart because of fame. Nicole used to be a dumpy drug addict, but she got it together. Now, she is super skinny and ultra fabulous. Hilton is hard at work on her music career, and they are both gearing up for a new season of their hit show The Simple Life.


Kelly Rowland of Destiny’s Child is not pregnant. The rumors are false. She is hard at work on a new album that she hopes to release this fall.

Oscar Winners Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe are filming a new movie in New York called American Gangster. It’s a reunion because 11 years ago, they starred in the movie Virtuosity.

Jennifer Hudson is gearing up for a busy end of the year. The former American Idol contestant will be starring in the Dreamgirls movie with Beyonce, Jamie Foxx and Eddie Murphy. Hudson will play the character “Effie White,” which was made famous by Jennifer Holliday. Hudson also has a new album due out by the end of the year. I hear she does an amazing version of the Jennifer Holliday classic, And I Am Telling You.

She’s been called the Black Martha Stewart, and she wants to be a part of The View. Lifestyle Mogul B. Smith has let it be known she wants to be part of the TV show. She feels she would be a great replacement for Star Jones. I had a chance to sit down with my choice for the show, Actress/Singer/Activist Sheryl Lee Ralph. I think Sheryl would be a great addition to the show. She’s beautiful, smart and talented. Plus, she can hold her own against those ladies. No offense to B. Smith, I love her too. But, Star’s replacement will have to be strong to put up with all those personalities, especially Rosie O’Donnell.

Blair Underwood is returning to TV in the CBS comedy The New Adventures of Old Christine. Underwood is going to play “Mr. Singer,” a hunky school teacher. The New Adventures of Old Christine stars Seinfeld alum Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

How hot is Actress Tracee Ellis Ross? Last week, she was with Rapper/Actor Ludacris. This week, it’s Basketball Star Chris Webber of the 76ers.

What’s up with Eva Longoria and Football Star Keyshawn Johnson of the Dallas Cowboys? The Desperate Housewives star is dating Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs. While he’s away playing basketball overseas, she’s been spotted cuddling with the wide receiver from the Cowboys.

Top Plastic Surgeons are urging American Idol Judge Paula Abdul to get a breast lift. Abdul’s implants are sagging, which could be caused by having implants that are too large or dramatic weight loss.

Don’t look for Nona Gaye on the NBC-Law and Order: Criminal Intent TV show. Producers are citing creative differences. Gaye, the daughter of the late Singer Marvin Gaye, was brought in to replace Actor Courtney Vance. Gaye is being replaced by Theresa Randle (Girl 6, Malcolm X, Bad Boys I & II).

The Godfather of Soul James Brown is urging his son-in-law to cooperate with police. His son-in-law, Darren Anthony, is wanted by the cops on charges of rape and issuing bad checks. Two women have come forward with charges against him.

The UNCF will be honoring The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin with their award of excellence during the Evening of Stars telethon. The show airs in syndication in January.

Singer Jody Watley is one of the featured participants on the new Bravo reality show Workout. Now that she has undergone extensive plastic surgery, Watley is working on her body.



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

This TV show had a horrible second season. Poor character choices and silly plots. In a desperate move to get its groove back, the show is going to kill off one of its major characters in a shocking storyline.

A certain group of female celebrities are finding it hard to socialize and hang out with a TV Personality. The TV Personality got booted from her TV show, and many of her friends and associates are gunning for her job. It’s hard to laugh and smile in someone’s face when you want their job.


Congratulations to Actor Sidney Poitier. He’s the 2006 recipient of the Marian Anderson Award. This award is given to an outstanding artist and humanitarian. The awards ceremony takes place in Philadelphia this October. Past recipients include Oprah Winfrey, Harry Belafonte, Gregory Peck, Danny Glover and Ruby Dee and the late Ossie Davis. The ceremony takes place on November 14th.

[skeeliteful]

Originally Posted by Confucius

Patty Jackson's 411 for the week of July 31st, 2006


A certain group of female celebrities are finding it hard to socialize and hang out with a TV Personality. The TV Personality got booted from her TV show, and many of her friends and associates are gunning for her job. It’s hard to laugh and smile in someone’s face when you want their job.

TV Personality= Star Jones

[f8nacn]

Originally Posted by skeeliteful

TV Personality= Star Jones

That was definitely obvious....what did Star expect...for no one to want her job...lol...its all about the money...

[darling1]

i first heard this on gma. it saddened me to see women sounding so mean and nasty about something so natural. it is such a shame that we as a society will tolerate half nekkid women on videos, being called out of our name, being disrespected by men, yet we find it disgusting to breast feed--something that many of us benefitted from.

i can appreciate people feeling that it should be done privately. but the reality is, this is normal and shouldnt be scrutinized. after all it is a baby magazine.

Originally Posted by ZetaStorm

Babytalk magazine generates controversy with nursing cover

NEW YORK (AP) -- "I was SHOCKED to see a giant breast on the cover of your magazine," one person wrote. "I immediately turned the magazine face down," wrote another. "Gross," said a third.

These readers weren't complaining about a sexually explicit cover, but rather one of a baby nursing, on a wholesome parenting magazine -- yet another sign that Americans are squeamish over the sight of a nursing breast, even as breast-feeding itself gains more support from the government and medical community.

Babytalk is a free magazine whose readership is overwhelmingly mothers of babies. Yet in a poll of more than 4,000 readers, a quarter of responses to the cover were negative, calling the photo -- a baby and part of a woman's breast, in profile -- inappropriate.


The rest of the story and pic of the cover causing all the uproar:

http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/07/27/nur....ap/index.html

The responses to this cover have me baffled. I mean this is a natural part of life. I've seen plenty of magazine covers with half dressed women exposed in a sexual nature and I didn't hear about anyone writing in opposing to it. (And some of these same magazines can be found in doctor's offices, etc.) I was really surprised to hear so many women speaking against the cover. Afterall this is a 'baby magazine.' Maybe it's me but I don't look at that cover and go, "Oh my God this is just so gross!" Women have been breastfeeding since the beginning of time.

*Also, I agree hayle yeah Diddy is too old for this mess. That's why I didn't even respond. He's going to spend $1 mil. to abort the baby when he could have spent a couple of dollars for some condoms? Second thought he could have gotten some from one of his boys for free.

[jitterbug13]

I'm glad Fantasia left Simon's mangement group. It did wonders for Kelly. I get tired of (other) people saying "Where's Fantaisa?" I hope Ruben is smart enough to do the same (if he is still with them). And I think the part in the movie they are upset about is true. The AI producers didn't have to do it...they should check the exectives at Fox.

Janet: I'm standing by what I said earier.

Who would want NY or Hottie? I would like to see Goldie on this show.

What is Ron trying to hide? HE WAS CONVICTED!

As I figured out, Kelly's not pregnant. I guess Michelle's going to be next?

I think the first UB is DH. On the second one, I wouldn't want Star's job.

[jitterbug13]

To The Lab From Rehab

D'Angelo is ready for his close-up -- again.

The neo-soul crooner who put many in a tizzy --by simulating a sex act in his music video for the song 'Untitled' (How Does It Feel) -- is staging a comeback.

'BV Newswire' has learned that the Virginia native, legally known as Michael Eugene Archer, is fresh from a stint at the Antigua outpost of Eric Clapton's Crossroads Centre, where he was drying out from substance abuse.

And he's ready for business.

Angie Stone's "baby's daddy" is in The Big Apple this week collaborating on new tracks with Common and Q-Tip, respectively, for their forthcoming album projects.

The 32-year-old 'Devil's Pie' singer also took meetings with Virgin Records urban music honcho Jermaine Dupri to explore ways to re-ignite his once thriving career. Veteran music executive Gary Harris (with whom he created magic with 1994’s groundbreaking 'Brown Sugar') is said to be working closely with the two-time Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter. High powered music industry titan Irving Azzoff (Christina Aguilera, Lenny Kravitz, Seal) is also in the mix.

The news of D'Angelo's return to music should be welcome balm to his legion of fans (who helped propel his two studio albums 'Brown Sugar' and 'Voodoo' to platinum sales). His most recent buzz includes run-ins with the law for a 2005 traffic violation and a 2002 charge for assault and resisting arrest.

[jitterbug13]

Story and pic: http://blackvoices.aol.com/black_new...02112909990001