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[SKEEphistAKAte]

Originally posted by nachural
Toccara from ANTM on cover of King magazine

http://king-mag.com/framesets/toc.html

That airbrushing person must be exhausted.

[nachural]

toccara looks like ciara in the face

[RedefinedDiva]

Her boobs are RIDICULOUS!!!

[Confucius]

Yes I saw the pics...including the huge corn on the baby toe.. (ok..that comment was below the line). I was very suprised and I did not think that overall she looked that good. Especially compared to her Ashley Stewart advertisements.

[Confucius]

Sorry so long...

At the movies this week, it’s the new Sanaa Lathan comedy Something New. The movie is a romantic comedy based on an interracial relationship between Sanaa and Actor Simon Baker. Blair Underwood, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Donald Faison, Mike Epps, Golden Brooks and Alfre Woodard also star.
It’s been a rough press event for Sanaa because everywhere she goes, she gets asked about Denzel Washington. Were they more than co-stars in Out of Time? Sanaa has been putting on a brave face, but she is quite annoyed at the line of questioning. Her publicist has been playing the bad cop. If you ask her about Denzel, the question will be edited out. In the March issue of Essence magazine, it’s a split cover with Sanaa sharing the cover with Tyler Perry and the cast of the film Madea’s Family Reunion. In the Essence interview, Sanaa states, I’m not pregnant. I have not been pregnant, nor would I have an affair with a married man, or have a married man’s child.
Now speaking of Denzel, there’s a nice picture of him, his wife Pauletta and their son, John David, in the latest issue of Jet magazine. The picture, in the issue with Martin Lawrence on the cover, is on page 41. By the way, congrats to Martin on a great opening weekend for Big Mommas House 2. The movie has already grossed over $30 million at the box office.


Now speaking of Something New, Oscar Winner Halle Berry is enjoying something new in the form of a new romance. He’s a blonde, 30 year-old Canadian. His name is Gabriel Aubry, and he is the male face for Versace. Halle is the female face for their latest campaign. Halle has been very public with this romance. Unlike her other romances, she wants to be seen kissing and groping this man.
So what happened to Actor Michael Ealy? She used to date him? I hear he has commitment issues, and they broke up. He is currently dating a woman who looks like Halle, only younger. Halle’s going to have to be careful with this new man. Gabriel is a ladies man. If she thought she had problems with ex-husband Eric Benet, watch out Halle! Gabriel is a handful! He gives new meaning to loving the ladies. Sources say Gabriel wants to be famous, and he’s just using Halle to get there.


The 78th Annual Academy Awards take place March 5th on ABC. Congrats to Terrence Howard who has been nominated for Best Actor for Hustle & Flow. He also starred in the ensemble movie Crash, which was nominated for six awards including Best Picture.


Dave Chappelle talks to Oprah about why he walked away from a $50 million deal with the Comedy Central Network. Dave said he was very unhappy with the direction of the show.


A Destiny’s Child Reunion? Yes! I know they broke up four months ago, but they will be appearing for one final time at the NBA All-Star game in Houston.


Did the MTV Network exploit Gerald Levert’s daughter? Gerald thinks so. Last year, his oldest daughter Carlisia was featured on MTV’s popular teen show, Sweet 16. Carlisia did not come off well after the show was edited. She appeared to be a spoiled brat and Gerald says this is not the case. He wishes she never did the show. He says the editing was unfair because his daughter is not like the person you saw on TV. He says he was disappointed. He also says his daughter was the victim of a vicious internet hate mail campaign. He feels people now have a bad impression of his daughter, and she was unfairly attacked. Gerald will be spending most of the year touring in a stage play, and working on a new wine collection he is releasing next year. Gerald says he’s working on a Merlot and a Chardonnay.


Now speaking of spoiled brats, is Bow Wow a spoiled brat? According to Producer Jermaine Dupri, he is. Dupri discusses his relationship with Bow Wow in his new book, Young, Rich & Dangerous. In addition to revealing that Bow Wow is a brat, he also discusses his feud with Eminem and working with Usher and Mariah Carey. Dupri also answers the million dollar question: how in the heck did he wind up with Janet Jackson? Back to Bow Wow, if he is a spoiled brat, he better get it in check. I love him, but I was disappointed to hear him criticizing Will Smith. He doesn’t need to do this to get ahead or prove that he is hard. He should look to Will for inspiration as far as succeeding and lasting in this business.


Why did Singer Lou Rawls have to suffer at the end of life? Rawls married a much younger women during his final years, and the truth is coming out about what went wrong and how he tried to end the marriage before his death. Lou married a Golddigger, and before he realized it, it was too late. Most of his money was gone. Sources say he was forced to sign papers not to end the marriage. He was not in his right frame of mind when he signed papers to adopt a young infant. What kind of hold did this woman, a former airline stewardess, have over him? At his funeral, Nina Inman dressed him in casual wear, and she wouldn’t let his oldest children, Louanna and Lou Jr., sit with the family. Inman had a difficult relationship with Louanna. She even went so far as to tell Louanna on tape, Your father was too dumb to get a prenup! Oh my gosh! The nerve of this woman! To think Lou had to suffer not only with cancer, but at the hands of a woman who was using him.


Usher says he is not in love with his former stylist. Tameka Foster used to be Usher’s stylist. Then, she decided to leave her husband and kids and be his lady. Usher says he and Foster are just friends. Hmmmm! Then why did she leave her family?


The music world lost another one this past week. Singer/Songwriter/Producer Gene McFadden died last week from liver and lung cancer. He died at his Philadelphia home. He had been very sick for the past year. McFadden was the other half of the successful Sound of Philadelphia singing group McFadden & Whitehead. A year and a half ago, John Whitehead was gunned down in front of his home. In 1979, they topped the charts with Ain’t No Stopping Us Now. They wrote many songs with Gamble and Huff including Wake Up Everybody, I’ll Always Love My Mama, Let’s Groove and Backstabbers, to name a few.


Fayard Nicholas of the famed Nicholas Brothers also died last week. Fayard, along with his brother Harold, were two of the best dancers of the 20th century. Harold died in 2000, and Fayard passed away last week at the age of 91. He was battling pneumonia following a stroke.


The 48th Annual Grammy Awards air next week on the 8th. The show will be shown live on CBS. One of the highlights of the show is a rumored reunion of Sly & The Family Stone. Sly Stone has not appeared in public in 20 years. Back in the 70’s, Sly Stone ruled the charts with Stand, Everyday People, Hot Fun in the Summertime, Dance to the Music and Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin). Sly & The Family Stone, which included Larry Graham, gave us some of the best music in the world. But, Sly was a troubled man, and his drug addictions didn’t help. Will Sly show up and make music history again? The night is going to be huge with performances by Bruce Springsteen, Mary J. Blige, Bono, John Legend, Kanye West, Mariah Carey, Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Choir, Joss Stone and there will be a special Grammy induction for the legendary comedian Richard Pryor, who died last year.


There’s a new Bond Girl in town. Actress Thandie Newton (Crash, Mission Impossible 2, Beloved) will be joining the new James Bond Actor Daniel Craig in the latest Bond installment, Casino Royale.


Comedian Tracy Morgan is going to have to get his drinking under control. The former star of Saturday Night Live was recently arrested for drunk driving, and he is scheduled for trial later this month.


American Idol Judge Paula Abdul needs a man, and she is turning to Dr. Phil for help. Paula will be joining Doctor Phil on Valentine’s Day for his CBS Special, Love Smart. Paula describes herself as an unmarried international celebrity. She wants a man who is comfortable with her success, and isn’t overwhelmed by her emotions (she must be a drama queen). Can Dr. Phil help Paula find Mr. Right. Paula’s last boyfriend was using her to advance his own acting career. Then there was American Idol Contestant Corey Clark. Did she have an affair with him? Then there are her two failed marriages.


Now speaking of American Idol, is famous Runner-up Clay Aiken ready to come out of the closet? Aiken swears he’s not gay, but some of his male lovers claim he is, and they are talking. One is a former green beret who claims he met Aiken on the internet. He says their love affair started shortly after they hooked up. And, he has the washrag to prove it. Yes! The washrag! I know it’s disgusting, but that’s where you can get the DNA. Will Aiken ever fess up, or will he just be more careful with who he picks up?


Video Vixen Karrine Steffans is not letting a failed romance with HBO Talk Show Host Bill Maher get her down. Karrine is now back with former love, Singer Ray J. Yes! Brandy’s little brother is all grown up, and in Steffans book, Confessions of Video Vixen, she goes into detail about his lovemaking skills. GO RAY J!


The heat is on New York Knicks President Isiah Thomas. For years, Thomas led the Detroit Pistons as one of the “Bad Boys of the NBA.” Nowadays, he is charge of the New York Knicks, who are having an awful season. Last week, Thomas was accused of sexually harassing a woman who use to work for the Knicks. Anucha Brown-Sanders is married, and she claims Thomas refused to stop making sexual advances towards her. She also says she was fired from her job as the senior vice president for marketing for the Knicks when she complained. Thomas says this is nonsense. He says she’s just looking for a quick buck. Brown-Sanders also claims Thomas encouraged Sunday afternoon games in the hopes that visiting players would party all night in New York and then be too tired to play the next day. She says he would make arrangements with the strip clubs so visiting teams could have fun. Thomas also had to face of the heat from his son Marc. The 19 year-old looks just like his dad, but he has never met him. That’s because Thomas conceived the child with another woman during his 20-year marriage. Thomas paid child support begrudgingly, but he never made an effort to see his son. Thomas’s wife Lynn says she will stand by her man as they weather this storm. She says she knows when he’s lying and when he’s telling the truth. Thomas has two other children with his wife.


Actress Countess Vaughn (“Kim” from The Parkers and Moesha) is having a hard time losing weight even though she is currently starring in the latest version of VH1’s Celebrity Fitness show. Could it be her butt implants? Maybe they are getting in the way as she tries to slim down. One thing she’s trying to lose is her husband of three years. After they became parents, they decided to divorce.


Now that she’s getting herself together with the Fugees and wearing makeup again, a lot of people are wondering where is Lauryn Hill’s man, Rohan Marley? Marley is the father of her four kids, but he has found a new love. She’s a 20 something hottie who’s very thin. He’s been seen with her drinking and getting high. Rohan put Lauryn through it with his cheating, and sources say it was one of the reasons she dropped out of the public spotlight.


D.L. Hughley is coming to NBC to star in a new TV series with former Friends star Matthew Perry.


Damon Wayans is coming to the Showtime Network to star in a half hour sketch comedy series called The Underground. The ten episode series will debut this fall.


A baby shower was held over the weekend for new parents, Actress Angela Bassett and her husband Actor Courtney Vance. The twins, a boy and a girl, were born last week via a surrogate mother.


Daddy’s coming back! Bobby Brown is putting the young-ins on notice. He warns Usher, Omarion and the others to watch out. He says the mini-me’s will have to step back as he gets his career on track. Bobby is ready to take over the music scene. He claims it’s time he got back to work making money. He says he wants Whitney to stay at home and be a wife and mother. He says for years, she worked. Now, it’s time for him to bring home the money. Meanwhile, no one has seen Whitney since she was spotted wandering around disheveled in a fur coat outside of a gas station in Georgia.


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


These two basketball superstars have a lot in common. One is a current star and the other one is a Former Star. They both cheat on their wives and they lose money all the time at the gambling tables.


This young NBA Mother needs help. She is living the high life, to put it mildly. For years, she struggled as a single mom, but her son helped them climb out of poverty. He went from high school to the NBA, and now he is a superstar with million dollar endorsements. He has given his mother everything: cars, jewelry, houses, trips, furs, but what she needs is help in the form of rehab. She’s out of control. She has already embarrassed him. Will she admit she has a problem and get the help she needs?

[RedefinedDiva]

Originally posted by Confucius
WHAT’S THE UNDERGROUND BUZZ??!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


These two basketball superstars have a lot in common. One is a current star and the other one is a Former Star. They both cheat on their wives and they lose money all the time at the gambling tables.


This young NBA Mother needs help. She is living the high life, to put it mildly. For years, she struggled as a single mom, but her son helped them climb out of poverty. He went from high school to the NBA, and now he is a superstar with million dollar endorsements. He has given his mother everything: cars, jewelry, houses, trips, furs, but what she needs is help in the form of rehab. She’s out of control. She has already embarrassed him. Will she admit she has a problem and get the help she needs?

1. I'm thinking Michael Jordan, but I don't know who the young one is.

2. My guess is LeBron's mom....

[jitterbug13]

I really feel bad for Lou Rawls' children. But they didn't see the signs? The whole situation seems shady. As for the child, first I thought they had it together, then the child was suppose to be someone else's and now I heard and read in Jet that they adopted the child? What's the real deal?

Family story on Sly Stone: A long time ago, my uncle took my mom to see Sly Stone in concert. The show was suppose to start at one time and Sly didn't come out until many hours later.

Clay possibly being gay: Why I don't find that as a surprise? One of my friends said that Clay used to date a girl at Winthrop when he was at UNC-Charlotte. But who knows?

Superhead and Ray J--YUCK! This is where Ray J's mom NEEDS to interveine (sp).

With a thyrod problem, wouldn't it be hard for Countess to loose weight?

They are definetly taking about MJ and Lebron. The other player I don't know. Maybe Kobe?

[UrbanizdSkillz]

Originally posted by SKEEphistAKAte
N4L, I am about to cut you. Can we celebrate our honor without the negative commentary? FSU folks always trying to speak on how they are "better" (Spoken from a former FAMU student and present FSU student) (I will let N4L slide this time because he is my homie )

Skee, you took the words right out of my mouth. Always some hateration

[Steeltrap]

The babyperson's name is Jaden.

[EchoGyrl]

Rhymes' Bodyguard Killed Outside Video Shoot


NEW YORK (Feb. 6) - A bodyguard for rapper Busta Rhymes was shot dead outside a New York warehouse where the star was filming a music video early Sunday, police said.

Local newspapers said fellow recording artists Mary J. Blige and Missy Elliott were among those at the packed warehouse in the borough of Brooklyn where the video was being filmed.

Some time before the shooting, police sources said, there had been an argument over noise in the studio and producers had asked several people to leave.

Shortly after midnight, several shots were fired outside the studio, killing 29-year-old Israel Ramirez. The father of three from Brooklyn was in charge of guarding jewelry for the rapper whose real name is Trevor Smith.

Nobody else was hurt in the shooting which sent dozens of people fleeing from the scene before police arrived.

Several hundred people had gathered for the video shoot which also featured 50 Cent among the celebrities making cameo appearances. It was not clear if 50 Cent was present at the time of the shooting, the latest in a catalogue of violence in the hip-hop world.

Police found a handgun near the scene and at least eight spent shells. They were examining film from the video shoot as well as security camera footage to see if the homicide was caught on camera.

Reuters/VNU

[emeraldAKA99]

Trillville's Don P Charged With Rape
02.07.2006 12:21 PM EST

Rapper accused of assaulting 16-year-old girl.

Don P of Atlanta-based rap trio Trillville was arrested last week in DeKalb County, Georgia, for the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl. According to a DeKalb County Police spokesperson, the rapper (real name: Donnell Prince) was charged with rape and two counts of aggravated sodomy, all of which are felonies.

According to police, the attack happened on December 16 in an apartment in Lithonia, Georgia, which is near Atlanta. Prince was one of 10 guests attending a small gathering at the apartment.

"Allegedly, [the victim] was raped in a bedroom by two partygoers, Mr. Prince being one of them," said Cory Hughes, Dekalb County's public information officer. "We are still trying to identify the other individual who was involved. [The victim] said this was not a consensual act."

Moments after the assault, the girl left the gathering with a friend and reported the rape to police. By the time officers arrived on the scene, most of the guests had left. Police said the investigation is ongoing.

Prince's attorney, Keith Adams, said "there's absolutely no basis whatsoever" for his client's arrest. "None of the seven or eight witnesses who were there, in the apartment, agree with what the young lady said occurred," Adams said. "She came to the location with a young man, looking to meet [Don P]. She met him, there was a consensual encounter between herself and Mr. Prince, and there was a consensual encounter between herself and another gentleman. There were individuals who were in the room at the time this alleged rape was supposed to have occurred."

He said Don P remains in police custody, but that a bond hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday morning. "We're optimistic [Prince] will be released tomorrow, and we look forward to either fighting this thing or waiting for the district attorney to make the right decision and dismiss the charges."

— Chris Harris
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/152...headlines=true

[Conskeeted7]

I haven't seen the mag yet, but I don't think Tocarra looks too bad on the cover. I just thought she was trying to deal some real modeling...She could have saved Tyra some time if she just wanted to do this.

Did anyone else get the email with Usher on vacation looking kinda portly? I also got one showing Terry McMillan's ex on the cover of a gay magazine. The feature article on him is called the "Emancipation of Johnathan"

[Confucius]

Is Halle Berry dating a loser? Sources say the Oscar winner is going to have to be careful with her new young love. He’s a 30 year-old Canadian model named Gabriel Aubry. He’s the male face of Versace, and he met Halle when she became the female face of Versace. Halle doesn’t have much luck with men, and sources say she better watch out with this one. If she thought she had problems with ex-hubby Eric Benet and his cheating, she better get ready for more heartache. Aubry has been described as a ladies man who gets around. Friends say he wants to be famous and he’s just using Halle to get there. Halle appears quite smitten with her new man. Michael Ealy who? He was the last man she dated, but they couldn’t work it out. Aubry is downplaying the reports that he is a player. He says these stories are not true. He claims he is being harassed by a female stalker, and she is spreading stories about him. Aubry says he’s so into Halle, he can’t even look at another woman.


Prince is ready to hit the road this year. He is going on tour. His new CD, 31-21, arrives in stores next month, and he’s got a new band. He also has a new discovery. A hot female singer named Tamar. She’ll be traveling with him, and she will be featured on his new album.


Dave Chappelle speaks, and he says he may go back to the Comedy Central Network. Under special circumstances, the controversial comic say he may return to the network that made him a star. Chappelle opened up to Oprah last week about why he decided to walk away from a $50 million deal with the network. He says he’s not crazy, and he wasn’t doing drugs. He admits stress caused him to walk away. He says too many people were trying to control him and the show. He says it’s about being true to yourself. He wants to be able to help those less fortunate. If he returns, he intends to do just that. Chappelle’s new movie, Block Party with Jill Scott, Common and The Fugees, opens in theatres March 3rd.


The 20th Annual Soul Train Awards air March 11th in syndication. Vivica A. Fox and Tyrese will be hosting. R Kelly is leading the nomination with 4, and he’s getting a special songwriters’ award from Stevie Wonder. Jamie Foxx is getting the Quincy Jones Award for Outstanding Career Achievement. John Legend is getting the Entertainer of the Year Award.


Now speaking of R Kelly, he’s coming to town with a live band and new nickname. Mr. Showbiz is bringing his Light It Up Tour to the Tower Theatre on April 8th and the House of Blues in Atlantic City on April 9th.


The NAACP Image Awards air March 3rd on Fox. Susan Taylor from Essence magazine will be getting the President’s Award. The new issue of Essence hits newsstands this weekend, and check out Sanaa Lathan and Tyler Perry on the split cover.


Producer Jermaine Dupri is working overtime on Janet Jackson’s new album. He knows he has to give his lady a hit album, and he’s trying to get her to do a duet with Mariah Carey.


Oscar Nominee Terrence Howard will be teaming up with Oscar Winner Jodie Foster in the movie The Brave One. Terrence will play a cop investigating a woman who is bent on revenge after a brutal attack.


I hear Whitney Houston is back in the hands of her Mentor Clive Davis. The man who made her a star is determined to help her get her life together and stage a major comeback.


So how thin is Lionel Richie’s daughter Nicole? The 24 year-old is so thin, she has to get her clothes in the Kids’ department. She has been a wreck ever since she broke up with her fiancé. He got fed up with her partying and her weight loss.


At the movies this week, it’s Beyonce and Steve Martin in the remake of The Pink Panther.


The Sanaa Lathan comedy Something New didn’t generate much interest at the box office. On its opening weekend, it only took in $5 million. I hope the poor box office doesn’t hurt her future chances on the big screen.


Kirk Franklin is bringing his Hero Tour to Philly. Mary Mary will be his special guests. The show is Easter Sunday, April 16th at The Academy of Music.


Gerald Levert is coming to Trenton. He’s starring in the stage production Casino. The show is March 10th at The War Memorial Patriots’ Theatre in Trenton, New Jersey.


Kwame Jackson of Apprentice fame made a fool out of himself at a department store. Jackson was spotted at a Bloomingdale’s trying to return a bag of dirty clothes. The clothes had no tags or receipts. Some of the items were at least three years old. Jackson was trying to get a refund and store credit. Needless to say they told him no.


Is Jennifer Lopez expecting a baby with hubby Marc Anthony? Hmmmmmm!


Check out Taye Diggs and his return to TV. He’s currently playing Will’s love interest on Will & Grace, and he’s in talks to join the cast of an ABC series.


After 12 years as a Fox Network Sportscaster, James Brown (JB) is returning to CBS Sports for a new deal with the network. Brown will be replacing Greg Gumbel as lead anchor of CBS’s NFL Today. Who’s going to replace him on Fox? Terry Bradshaw may take over his role.


Wanna have lunch with Vivica A. Fox? Go to Ultrasheen.com to find out how you can join the sexy actress for lunch in Hollywood.


Denzel Washington is on location in New Orleans for his new movie with Val Kilmer called Déjà vu.


Morgan Freeman is set to play Jazz Legend Duke Ellington in the movie The Jazz Ambassadors. The movie will be directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day), and it will follow Ellington’s orchestra on a tour of Iraq in 1963.


Jamie Foxx needs a date for the Academy Awards on March 5th. Jamie says he needs a thick, long-legged woman with a nice butt. He says in addition to the physical, they must have a job. Maybe he should look former America’s Next Top Model Contestant Tocarra. Her photo spread in King Magazine is hot!


Actor Anthony Anderson may be returning to TV in a new show for Fox.


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


This young Actress is beautiful and well liked, but her nasty attitude is holding her back in Hollywood. She is insanely jealous of other actress, women who are her peers. Her nasty behavior is being noticed, and she has not been able to move ahead like other Actresses. This young actress is currently featured in a smash hit movie, but you would never know it. She made the producers and star so mad, they basically ignored her and her importance to the movie while promoting it.

[Marie]

Originally posted by Confucius



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


This young Actress is beautiful and well liked, but her nasty attitude is holding her back in Hollywood. She is insanely jealous of other actress, women who are her peers. Her nasty behavior is being noticed, and she has not been able to move ahead like other Actresses. This young actress is currently featured in a smash hit movie, but you would never know it. She made the producers and star so mad, they basically ignored her and her importance to the movie while promoting it.

Maybe Nia Long. I know she's in Big Momma's House, but I haven't seen her in any of the promos.

[ladylike]

Originally posted by Conskeeted7
I also got one showing Terry McMillan's ex on the cover of a gay magazine. The feature article on him is called the "Emancipation of Johnathan"

I don't know if his eyesbrows can get any higher.

And here's the link to the "Emancipation of Jonathan" picture
(I thought the picture might be to much for GC LOL).
http://clikque.com/assets/images/FEB06_Page-32.jpg