Innnnnnnnn the news.... - Page 2

Steeltrap · #16 08-24-2003, 11:08 PM

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Originally posted by Eclipse
As just reported on the Atlanta local news, the King of R&B himself, Mr. Bobby Brown is in jail again. He was picked up in a Alpharetta (a northern suburb where he and Whit-less have a house) resturant for parole voilations in DeKalb County.

Poor Booby....I mean Bobby...

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An Alpharetta police office was just interviewed and he said Bobby did not seem suprised. Turns out that the management in the resturant turned them in. They were having a "cozy dinner" and the manger called the po-lice and said "Hey, Ain't ch-all lookin' for Bobby Brown? Well he's here!!" (Dang, how cold can you be? Seems like it was a nice resturant, wonder if they paid the bill? Remind me never to go there if I have outstanding warrents! LOL) Anyway, said officer mentioned that while Bobby was calm Whitney "verbally indicated her displeasure with the matter." and that "she was quite vocal." It was funny the way he was discribing it. And the cop was a brother too, which made it funnier

FREE BOBBY BROWN!! FREE BOBBY BROWN!! NO JUSTICE! NO PEACE!!

OF course they replayed the infamous "It wasn't really that much marijauna. It was like a joint or something!" statement that Bobby made when he got out of jail in DeKalb County the LAST time! This is really cracking me up.....

CTFU. CTFU. CTFU.
Oooh. Booby. He's almost up there with Ohhhjjenthal "Spanish Fly"

Simpson in the embarrassing category.

Steeltrap · #17 08-25-2003, 03:25 PM

Simpson: Cash Helped Murder Acquittal
Mon Aug 25, 8:30 AM ET

LOS ANGELES - O.J. Simpson (news) says that without the money to pay for a "dream team" of lawyers, he would not have been acquitted of murder charges.

In an interview with Playboy magazine nine years after his trial, Simpson repeatedly vowed he was innocent of killing his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and Ronald Goldman.

"I didn't commit the crime. That is why I got off," he said. "I feel in my heart that I got off because I was innocent. But I don't know if I could have proven my innocence if I didn't have the money. And that's a shame. Yes, it is a shame that in this country it costs so much to get good representation."

In the wide-ranging interview published in the current issue of the magazine, Simpson also disclosed that after his acquittal he smoked marijuana in order to get to sleep.

"My drug of choice now is Vioxx," said Simpson, who suffers from arthritis. "When I got out of jail, I kind of appreciated pot more than I ever had in my life."

Simpson was acquitted of murder charges in the 1994 slayings of his ex-wife and Goldman. A civil jury later held Simpson liable for the killings and ordered him to pay the victims' survivors $33.5 million.

What this article fails to mention is a quote in the interview about Ohhhjjj and women. He said that it's like he's emanating Spanish fly because so many women are attracted to him. Gag me.

abaici · #18 08-25-2003, 05:44 PM

And what's up with OJ defending Scott Peterson?

That man is insane!

Steeltrap · #19 08-25-2003, 05:46 PM

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And what's up with OJ defending Scott Peterson?

That man is insane!

Oh, yes, I heard about that too. Scotty and Ohhjjj should be both UNDER the jail.

toocute · #20 08-26-2003, 09:35 AM

I was listening to Wendy Williams yesterday and she said that Star Jones will be having gastric bypass surgery. Has anyone else heard this?

Honeykiss1974 · #21 08-26-2003, 09:44 AM

I'm not sure how reputable this site is, but it did have more information.

Star Jones to Follow Al Roker to Operating Room

Star Jones, the TV personality and spokeswoman for Payless shoes, will meet with doctors at Lenox Hill this week to discuss gastric bypass surgery, an operation that attracted widespread attention after Al Roker underwent the procedure last year. "Yes, it's a serious medical procedure," said Jones, "but at 350 pounds, it's something I'm willing to consider." Jones said she would be meeting with Dr. Marina Kurian, an obesity expert at Lenox Hill who operated on Roker. "Star is morbidly obese and other weight-loss techniques have clearly not worked," said Dr. Kurian. "It's time to consider a more aggressive course of action," she explained. Although Jones has said in the past that she is comfortable with her weight, she confirmed that executives at Payless have expressed concern about her ballooning figure. "Her look is becoming increasingly unappealing," said John Haugh, Chief Marketing Officer for Payless when asked whether Payless intended to keep Jones on board as the company's spokesperson. "Her weight is troubling and, to make matters worse, we know for a fact that she hasn't been wearing Payless shoes to any of her public appearances," Haugh said. But it's Jones' weight that seems to be of the most concern. "It's getting to the point where we're having trouble filming commercials with Star and getting her entire body in the frame," Haugh confessed. "The production company thinks a new wide-angle lens might help, but we think Star should bear some responsibility for losing weight," he said.

Steeltrap · #22 08-26-2003, 11:38 AM

...Soror Jones should have gastric bypass surgery. Good luck to her. I enjoy her on the View.

1savvydiva · #23 08-26-2003, 01:11 PM

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Originally posted by Honeykiss1974
I'm not sure how reputable this site is, but it did have more information.

Star Jones to Follow Al Roker to Operating Room

Star Jones, the TV personality and spokeswoman for Payless shoes, will meet with doctors at Lenox Hill this week to discuss gastric bypass surgery, an operation that attracted widespread attention after Al Roker underwent the procedure last year. "Yes, it's a serious medical procedure," said Jones, "but at 350 pounds, it's something I'm willing to consider." Jones said she would be meeting with Dr. Marina Kurian, an obesity expert at Lenox Hill who operated on Roker. "Star is morbidly obese and other weight-loss techniques have clearly not worked," said Dr. Kurian. "It's time to consider a more aggressive course of action," she explained. Although Jones has said in the past that she is comfortable with her weight, she confirmed that executives at Payless have expressed concern about her ballooning figure. "Her look is becoming increasingly unappealing," said John Haugh, Chief Marketing Officer for Payless when asked whether Payless intended to keep Jones on board as the company's spokesperson. "Her weight is troubling and, to make matters worse, we know for a fact that she hasn't been wearing Payless shoes to any of her public appearances," Haugh said. But it's Jones' weight that seems to be of the most concern. "It's getting to the point where we're having trouble filming commercials with Star and getting her entire body in the frame," Haugh confessed. "The production company thinks a new wide-angle lens might help, but we think Star should bear some responsibility for losing weight," he said.

Maybe it's just me...but that whole 'confession' of John Haugh sounds like a HOAX! Why would he say something like that? Wide angle lens?

This doesn't sound too credible to me. "We know for a fact that she hasn't been wearing Payless shoes...." Smells like a fresh pot of BULLISHT!!

Steeltrap · #24 08-26-2003, 01:16 PM

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Originally posted by 1savvydiva
Maybe it's just me...but that whole 'confession' of John Haugh sounds like a HOAX! Why would he say something like that? Wide angle lens? This doesn't sound too credible to me. "We know for a fact that she hasn't been wearing Payless shoes...." Smells like a fresh pot of BULLISHT!!

And that picture, once you check it, looks photoshopped.

MeezDiscreet · #25 08-26-2003, 01:46 PM

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Originally posted by Honeykiss1974
I'm not sure how reputable this site is, but it did have more information.

Star Jones to Follow Al Roker to Operating Room

Star Jones, the TV personality and spokeswoman for Payless shoes, will meet with doctors at Lenox Hill this week to discuss gastric bypass surgery, an operation that attracted widespread attention after Al Roker underwent the procedure last year. "Yes, it's a serious medical procedure," said Jones, "but at 350 pounds, it's something I'm willing to consider." Jones said she would be meeting with Dr. Marina Kurian, an obesity expert at Lenox Hill who operated on Roker. "Star is morbidly obese and other weight-loss techniques have clearly not worked," said Dr. Kurian. "It's time to consider a more aggressive course of action," she explained. Although Jones has said in the past that she is comfortable with her weight, she confirmed that executives at Payless have expressed concern about her ballooning figure. "Her look is becoming increasingly unappealing," said John Haugh, Chief Marketing Officer for Payless when asked whether Payless intended to keep Jones on board as the company's spokesperson. "Her weight is troubling and, to make matters worse, we know for a fact that she hasn't been wearing Payless shoes to any of her public appearances," Haugh said. But it's Jones' weight that seems to be of the most concern. "It's getting to the point where we're having trouble filming commercials with Star and getting her entire body in the frame," Haugh confessed. "The production company thinks a new wide-angle lens might help, but we think Star should bear some responsibility for losing weight," he said.

maybe she is indeed having the procedure done but i don't believe this article is legit, esp. those quotes from john haugh. if he really made those statements and ms. jones or any of those people read them, it wouldn't be her weight they would need to worry about.

AKA2D '91 · #26 08-26-2003, 03:35 PM

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Originally posted by toocute
I was listening to Wendy Williams yesterday and she said that Star Jones will be having gastric bypass surgery. Has anyone else heard this?

I heard it yesterday on Tom Joyner.

Gina1201 · #27 08-26-2003, 04:02 PM

Nia Long is on the August cover of HONEY, I know lots of people don't like this magazine, but I was happy to see her on the cover. Anyway there is a pic of her and her son, who's now 2 and ADORABLE. She's also getting back into acting. And she's not married and kind of explains why. She's going to have a role on NBC's Third Watch and will also be in an independent film titled Getting the man's Foot Out of Your Ass.

She also states in the article that her half sister is comedianne Sommore, did anyone else know this?

CrimsonTide4 · #28 08-26-2003, 04:12 PM

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She also states in the article that her half sister is comedianne Sommore, did anyone else know this?

Yup, that rumor had been floating around for a couple of years.

Honeykiss1974 · #29 08-27-2003, 12:00 AM

Jacko Opens Neverland
Aug 26, 2:47 PM EST

Associated Press

Like a real-life Willy Wonka, pop star Michael Jackson has announced plans to temporarily open his carnival-style Neverland Ranch estate to 500 guests.

The invitation-only event, set for Sept. 13, is a one-time-only gathering, complete with dinner, magicians, games and a tractor-trailer full of stuffed animals, according to Jackson publicist Stuart Backerman.

Tickets for two people cost $5,000,

with $1,000 from each sale being divided among three charities, he added. Jackson will keep the rest — Backerman said it would pay for the costs of the party.

Jackson's Neverland Ranch, located in Santa Barbara County, includes an amusement park with bumper cars, a merry-go-round and Ferris wheel.

Guests would also receive a "goodie bag" worth about $1,000 and an original painting by Brazilian artist Romero Britto.

Backerman said 250 tickets will go on sale, potentially worth $1.25 million. The maximum $250,000 charitable donation will be split between the Make-A-Wish Foundation for sick children; Oneness, dedicated to erasing racism through art and music; and E Ai Como E Que Fica, a Rio de Janeiro group that provides food, clothing and medical care to impoverished children.

Jackson's former financial advisers settled a lawsuit against him in June that suggested he was overburdened with debt and near bankruptcy. That has led to speculation that the Neverland property, recently assessed at $12.3 million, would be placed on the market.

Afrochic · #30 08-27-2003, 01:04 AM

4-1-1 ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 25, 2003

Get ready for a shrinking star! Star Jones is ready to lose weight. Star is one of the popular co-hosts of the ABC Show The View and she is going to get gastric bypass surgery. This is the popular weight loss surgery that helped Today Show “Weather Guy” Al Roker and singer Carnie Wilson lose over a 100 pounds each. Barbara Walters has been trying to get Star to lose weight for years and now that Star is going to do it, Barbara is going to feature her in an ABC Special.

Who needs Jennifer Lopez when you can have three new “divas?” Benny Medina, the man who is credited with making Jennifer a star, was fired over the summer by J-Lo and now he has moved on to work his magic on singers Brandy, Mya and Mariah Carey. All three women want to reinvent themselves. This should be interesting with Mariah Carey because she can’t stand Jennifer Lopez and she has always envied her career. As for Brandy and Mya, Mya is boring, who cares? Brandy should be interesting now that she has dumped her husband. She is ready to spread her wings. Maybe that’s why she is dating singer Tyreese.

Singer Peabo Bryson owes the “tax man.” Last week was very embarrassing for the 52-year-old singer. Peabo owes the IRS $1.2 million and when he failed to pay them, they showed up at his Atlanta mansion and took all the belongings out. Peabo was standing outside in his pajamas and there was nothing he could do.

Prince is up to his old antics. At a recent show in California, Prince refused to speak or sing. Occasionally he would play the piano and the guitar, but he basically stayed on the side of the stage watching the band play. Needless to say, the crowd was not pleased and they started booing. Prince just flashed a peace sign and retreated to the VIP area of the club

Michael Jackson is mad at the makers of Scary Movie three. Michael is threatening to sue the makers of the film if the Michael Jackson look a like that is in the film uses a child sex joke.

Mary J Blige’s New CD love & Life comes out next Tuesday and Mary has been opening up about her life. Mary says she is on a new path and she is in charge of her career. Mary says she was robbed by her former management. She also said a lot of her friends preferred he drunk Mary, the drugged Mary, the Mary who didn’t know the Lord. Mary says her fiance made her give up drinking. Mary is looking to get married next year.

Tavis Smily is returning to TV. Starting in January Tavis will be hosting a late night show on PBS. The show will be a blend of news and pop culture.