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[jitterbug13]

Originally Posted by Steeltrap

Regarding Rev. Run, if this is true, MTV better NOT run any footage (I've read rumors that they may have delivery room scenes). That would be so tacky and horrible.

I would expect BET to show something like this. I think MTV has more taste than that. When they had the special on Brandy, there weren't even in the acutally delivery room.

UB #1: Maybe Emmett or Mario Lopez?

UB #2: If Mimi doesn't want to work with Janet, that's her business. But JD shouldn't let that ruin their relationship. Besides, LA Reid had a lot to do with Mimi's comeback, which Janet doesn't have right now.

[SoCalGirl]

If Mtv addresses it at all I'm going to trust that they'll handle it in the most sensitive way that they can.

UB#1: I think it's too obvious to go with Dancing With the Stars. Since it said the celebrity could not be voted off I'd guess a celebrity judge. Like maybe "The Hoff".

UB#2: I wouldn't consider Janet "a non singer". Has Beyonce' refused to work with anyone that JayZ helped out?

[Neosoulchild]

I think the first one is Jerry Springer on Dancing With the Stars. Last week he even shook his head no when the hostess said to call and vote for him.

Hasn't the 2nd one already been discussed?

[Gina1201]

Originally Posted by SoCalGirl

UB#2: I wouldn't consider Janet "a non singer". Has Beyonce' refused to work with anyone that JayZ helped out?

I would. Especially compared to Mariah and seeing her on Oprah on Monday. I've never been a big Janet fan. I do like the Control album and some of her songs. But this new album, thumbs down!!

[NOWorNEVER]

Originally Posted by jitterbug13

I would expect BET to show something like this. I think MTV has more taste than that. When they had the special on Brandy, there weren't even in the acutally delivery room.

You would think so but after the BET acquisition several years ago that made Bob Johnson a millionaire, MTV and BET are now owned by the same company. Ya never know...

[CrimsonTide4]

I know we all already know what happened but this contains a statement from Rev Run:

Rev. Run's daughter dies at birth

Associated Press

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. - A daughter born to rap pioneer Joseph "Rev. Run" Simmons and his wife, Justine, died shortly after delivery last week, an MTV spokesman said Wednesday.

Simmons issued a statement through the network, which airs his reality show, "Run's House," saying his wife "is doing fine." He thanked his supporters for their prayers and condolences.

"On Sept. 26, 2006, Victoria Anne Simmons for some unknown reason chose to come early and unfortunately did not survive," his statement said. "We must accept whatever is there and once you accept unconditionally, then everything is beautiful. Every pain has a purifying effect. So whatever comes your way, just be thankful. We see life in death and believe in the celebration of life in death."

The baby was delivered at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, according to MTV spokesman Graham James.

Simmons, brother of hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons, has five children. He was a founding member of pioneering rap group Run-DMC.
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[jubilance1922]

Originally Posted by CrimsonTide4

I know we all already know what happened but this contains a statement from Rev Run:

Rev. Run's daughter dies at birth

Associated Press

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. - A daughter born to rap pioneer Joseph "Rev. Run" Simmons and his wife, Justine, died shortly after delivery last week, an MTV spokesman said Wednesday.

Simmons issued a statement through the network, which airs his reality show, "Run's House," saying his wife "is doing fine." He thanked his supporters for their prayers and condolences.

"On Sept. 26, 2006, Victoria Anne Simmons for some unknown reason chose to come early and unfortunately did not survive," his statement said. "We must accept whatever is there and once you accept unconditionally, then everything is beautiful. Every pain has a purifying effect. So whatever comes your way, just be thankful. We see life in death and believe in the celebration of life in death."

The baby was delivered at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, according to MTV spokesman Graham James.

Simmons, brother of hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons, has five children. He was a founding member of pioneering rap group Run-DMC.
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link?

[AKA2D '91]

Here is one from CNN:
http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/Musi....ap/index.html

[mulattogyrl]

His statement was beautiful. Wow.

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally Posted by mulattogyrl

His statement was beautiful. Wow.

I agree. Makes me look at him in a different light.

[RedefinedDiva]

Thanks for the official statement. I am unsure of those tabloid stories.