News:Soror Star Jones Proposed to @ NBA All-Star Game!

[nikki1920]

Oh my! lol

but Diva1177, you have a point.. when it happened, no one knew what it was..Now you got all kinds of articles, images, emails and discussions going on about it when there are MORE SERIOUS things to be concerned about!!!! Janet's boobie is not a serious matter (sorry to borrow your phrase, AKAs)

[DIVA1177]

Originally posted by nikki1920
Oh my! lol

but Diva1177, you have a point.. when it happened, no one knew what it was..Now you got all kinds of articles, images, emails and discussions going on about it when there are MORE SERIOUS things to be concerned about!!!! Janet's boobie is not a serious matter (sorry to borrow your phrase, AKAs)

My point exactly...the first time I saw it I thought it was a pastie(?) but now I know for sure what it is...

MAYBE people just have a tendency to take things too far... you know...blow them out of proportion? I just really think it is all not necessary.

[vanda]

But what is sky angel satellite?

[Honeykiss1974]

Originally posted by vanda
But what is sky angel satellite?

Info about Sky Angel

[AKA2D '91]

Jay-Z Says He Plans To Marry Beyonce
Thu Feb 5,10:00 AM ET

LAUNCH Radio Networks

Rapper Jay-Z and singer Beyonce Knowles (news) have been dating for almost two years, but the duo has been meticulous about keeping their relationship private. That is, until last week when Jay-Z announced that he plans to marry Knowles.



While attending a party in New York on Wednesday, January 28 for Lyor Cohen, who recently left his post at Island Def Jam to head up Warner Music Group, Jay-Z took the microphone to congratulate his friend and said, "You've been one of the best friends I could have had ... Apart from this woman beside me (Beyonce), who I love and who I will marry very soon."


A source who was present at the event told the San Francisco Chronicle, "It was really unexpected. As soon as he said it everyone in the place starting whooping and cheering. Beyonce was standing next to him cooing and looking totally in love. It was a beautiful moment. If ever there were any doubts about how much they love each other, then this certainly blew those away."


No official announcement of an engagement has been made by either camp and calls to Jay-Z's label, Roc-A-Fella Records were not returned at press time.

[CrimsonTide4]

Master P Pleads Guilty to Tax Crime
1 hour, 33 minutes ago


BATON ROUGE - Rapper Master P pleaded guilty in federal court to failing to file a corporate income tax return seven years ago.

Federal prosecutors accused Bout It Incorporated, the company the rapper founded in 1996, of neglecting to report its first-year earnings to the Internal Revenue Service (news - web sites). Master P, whose real name is Percy Miller, also founded the hip-hop label, No Limit Records.

Miller entered his plea Thursday, and no sentencing date was set.

The crime carries a maximum sentence of five years probation, a $200,000 fine or twice the financial gain or loss, and the cost of prosecution.

[Conskeeted7]

I think they are a beautiful couple. They seem to be sincere and he never struck me as a bad guy. I hope they do get married and that they are happy.

Originally posted by AKA2D '91
Jay-Z Says He Plans To Marry Beyonce
Thu Feb 5,10:00 AM ET

LAUNCH Radio Networks

Rapper Jay-Z and singer Beyonce Knowles (news) have been dating for almost two years, but the duo has been meticulous about keeping their relationship private. That is, until last week when Jay-Z announced that he plans to marry Knowles.



While attending a party in New York on Wednesday, January 28 for Lyor Cohen, who recently left his post at Island Def Jam to head up Warner Music Group, Jay-Z took the microphone to congratulate his friend and said, "You've been one of the best friends I could have had ... Apart from this woman beside me (Beyonce), who I love and who I will marry very soon."


A source who was present at the event told the San Francisco Chronicle, "It was really unexpected. As soon as he said it everyone in the place starting whooping and cheering. Beyonce was standing next to him cooing and looking totally in love. It was a beautiful moment. If ever there were any doubts about how much they love each other, then this certainly blew those away."


No official announcement of an engagement has been made by either camp and calls to Jay-Z's label, Roc-A-Fella Records were not returned at press time.

[Steeltrap]

Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
Master P Pleads Guilty to Tax Crime
1 hour, 33 minutes ago


BATON ROUGE - Rapper Master P pleaded guilty in federal court to failing to file a corporate income tax return seven years ago.

Federal prosecutors accused Bout It Incorporated, the company the rapper founded in 1996, of neglecting to report its first-year earnings to the Internal Revenue Service (news - web sites). Master P, whose real name is Percy Miller, also founded the hip-hop label, No Limit Records.

Miller entered his plea Thursday, and no sentencing date was set.

The crime carries a maximum sentence of five years probation, a $200,000 fine or twice the financial gain or loss, and the cost of prosecution.

CTFU. Well, again, more evidence that Percy isn't that great of a "bidnessman" even though he's not bankrupt.

[ClassyLady]

Originally posted by AKA2D '91
Jay-Z Says He Plans To Marry Beyonce
Thu Feb 5,10:00 AM ET

LAUNCH Radio Networks

Rapper Jay-Z and singer Beyonce Knowles (news) have been dating for almost two years, but the duo has been meticulous about keeping their relationship private. That is, until last week when Jay-Z announced that he plans to marry Knowles.



While attending a party in New York on Wednesday, January 28 for Lyor Cohen, who recently left his post at Island Def Jam to head up Warner Music Group, Jay-Z took the microphone to congratulate his friend and said, "You've been one of the best friends I could have had ... Apart from this woman beside me (Beyonce), who I love and who I will marry very soon."


A source who was present at the event told the San Francisco Chronicle, "It was really unexpected. As soon as he said it everyone in the place starting whooping and cheering. Beyonce was standing next to him cooing and looking totally in love. It was a beautiful moment. If ever there were any doubts about how much they love each other, then this certainly blew those away."


No official announcement of an engagement has been made by either camp and calls to Jay-Z's label, Roc-A-Fella Records were not returned at press time.

I never thought that the two of them would get married, at least not this soon. Jay-Z has retired and has said that he is ready for a family while Beyonce's career is really just taking off. I didn't think that she would be looking to slow down any time soon. It would be really hard to have kids and a family with the schedule that she keeps. They are a nice couple, but since they are in different places in their careers, I didn't think marriage was in their near future.

[lovelyivy84]

But she as an r&b singer can be married and have a family. He as a thug rapper could neeeeva do that. If people think Jay isn't hungry anymore, or doing the "Big Pimpin" thing then it is bad for his image. He had to retire if he wanted to get married. Especially to Beyonce. A wifey like Ja Rule's who isn't famous, might not care if her dude sings about messing with other chicks, but someone like BEYONCE??? If her man is singing about other chicks???? That will not work!


I think they're a cute couple.

[AKA2D '91]

Tyra Banks Teased for 'Five-Head'
16 minutes ago


NEW YORK - Tyra Banks (news) was accustomed to people staring at her long before she became a supermodel.



The 30-year-old said people used to tease her about her forehead, saying it was so big it could be a "five-head."


"I used to try to wear bangs and cover it up," she told reporters in Los Angeles recently, according to AP Radio. "When I walked into a modeling agency, that was the first thing they said was special about me."


Banks hosts and produces the second season of "America's Next Top Model" on UPN, a reality show in which 12 women compete for a deal with IMG Models.


She said what makes a person beautiful is "something that is not so typical."


Former model Janice Dickinson, who said she was the first to coin the term "supermodel," is among the judges. She said one unique thing distinguishes a "supermodel" from a "model."


"It could be the attitude, it could be the nose, it was Lauren Hutton (news)'s gap. It's just that one thing that differentiates a model in making her a super model," Dickinson said.


The other judges are Eric Nicholson, an editor at Jane magazine, and fashion photographer Nigel Barker. Makeup artist Jay Manuel is a guest judge.


The show airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. EST

I've heard her called "light bulb head" but a 5 head?


Foxx to Host ESPY Awards
23 minutes ago


LOS ANGELES - Jamie Foxx (news) will return for the second consecutive year as host of the ESPY Awards, given to top athletes.



"I'm excited. We're going to make lightning strike twice," he said. "I had a great time last year and we're gonna take it up a notch."


This year's show will be taped July 14 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. It's scheduled to air July 18 on ESPN.


The 36-year-old comedian, who co-starred in the Oliver Stone (news) football film "Any Given Sunday," is an avid sports fan. During last year's ESPYs, he saluted tennis player Serena Williams (news - web sites) with a musical tribute titled "Can I Be Your Tennis Ball?"


Foxx appears in the upcoming movies "Redemption," airing April 11 on the FX cable channel; "Collateral" with Tom Cruise (news); and "Breakin' All the Rules" with Gabrielle Union (news).

[Conskeeted7]

I agree 100%. I think they can get married and it wouldn't negatively affect her career, but his would have to change completelyl. Even if they got married, I don't think they'd have kids right away. That would put her out of the picture for a while.

And 2 years is not a short amount of time to date and then consider marriage. I hope it works for them.

Originally posted by lovelyivy84
But she as an r&b singer can be married and have a family. He as a thug rapper could neeeeva do that. If people think Jay isn't hungry anymore, or doing the "Big Pimpin" thing then it is bad for his image. He had to retire if he wanted to get married. Especially to Beyonce. A wifey like Ja Rule's who isn't famous, might not care if her dude sings about messing with other chicks, but someone like BEYONCE??? If her man is singing about other chicks???? That will not work!


I think they're a cute couple.

[CrimsonTide4]

Jermaine Dupri Resigns As President Of Atlanta
Grammy Chapter
By Nolan Strong
Date: 2/6/2004 6:00 PM

So So Def founder and Janet Jackson's love interest Jermaine Dupri, has resigned as president of the Grammy's Atlanta chapter, due to Jackson being banned from the Grammy Awards.
Jackson was to present a special award to Luther Vandross, but was allegedly rebuked, after it was determined Vandross could not attend due to his medical condition, after suffering a stroke.

"I didn't want to be a part of something that's not treating people in the right light," Dupri said in a statement. "I feel like what's going on with Janet is unfair."

Justin Timberlake, who performed with Jackson during the now infamous Superbowl Halftime Show, tore off the clothing that exposed Jackson's right breast for less than a second.

He is still scheduled to perform.

Timberlake insists that he had no prior knowledge that Jackson's bare breast would be exposed and claimed he thought that a bustier would still be underneath.

Timberlake added that he "didn't need the negative publicity" that was accompanied the incident.

Jackson has apologized in written and verbal statements, saying that the Superbowl incident simply went too far.

Meanwhile, a Tennessee woman is attempting to cash in on the debacle.

The woman filed a lawsuit in Knoxville's federal court, alleging that Jackson and Timberlake owe millions of people monetary compensation for the stunt.

The picture of Jackson's breast has become the most sought after item in the history of the Internet.

Search for the pictures topped over 200 million according to Lycos.com, topping the September 11 attacks on the United States

[AKA2D '91]

...All in da name of wub! Ain't that sweet!

[Afrochic]

411 for the week of February 2nd, 2004

Actress Robin Givens is still an emotional wreck after being in a car accident that almost killed a 90-year-old woman. Robin was in Miami with her children when she accidentally hit the woman. Robin was driving her SUV at the time. The accident was terrible. The woman's right foot nearly came off! Police have ruled it as an accident, but sources say the woman's family could file a lawsuit against the actress. The woman remains in critical by stable condition.

Veteran actress Irma P. Hall (she played the mother of the girls in the movie Soul Food) was injured in a car accident last week. The 68-year-old actress was in Chicago at the time of the head on collision. She is in serious condition. She has a new movie with Tom Hanks coming out next month called Ladykillers.

Does singer Faith Evans have a drug problem? Last week the singer was arrested with her husband on drug possession charges. They were also cited for driving with improper vehicle tags. The two spent the night in Atlanta at the Fulton County Jail. They are currently out on bail. Faith and her husband were found with marijuana and cocaine. When Faith was married to rapper Biggie Smalls she talked about getting high on marijuana. She recently signed with a new record label and she is supposed to release a new album this year. If Faith has a drug problem will she seek help? This arrest was probably a wakeup call.

How hot is Beyonce? She is hot, hot, hotter!!!!! Beyonce has signed on to be the new spokeperson for Tommy Hilfiger's new fragrance it will launch in the fall. She will be performing halftime during this years NBA All-Star game February 15th, on TNT. Rapper Jay-Z announced that he will be marrying her later this year. She is also going on tour with Alicia Keys and Missy Elliott. They will be at the Wachovia Center on March 23rd. Beyonce will also be featured on the June issue of Essence Magazine with Janet Jackson and Mary J. Blige. This photo shoot almost didn't happen when Beyonce was told she couldn't pose in the middle. Beyonce was upset. She wanted this position, but it was already promised to Janet. Mikki Taylor who is the beauty and cover editor of Essence says there was no brouhaha. She says the photo will showcase the singers in a way they've never been shown before. But the big question remains who will be in the middle? I guess we will have to wait until June to find out.

What's going on American Idol judge Paula Abdul? She has been very different this season. Paula is usually the nice one but it appears Simon Cowell's nastiness is rubbing off on her. Paula has been known to lash out and during one show she walked off the set after a fight with fellow judge Randy Jackson. Friends say Paula is upset about her love life. She was dating a multi-millionaire and she was hoping he would marry her, but the romance ended and she is miserable. Paula has not had much luck with love and she was hoping he would be the one. Paula has been divorced twice and she has no children. During a recent appearance on the Ali and Jack Show to promote American Idol, Paula was out of it. She was slurring her words and at one point she fell asleep. The producers had to do a lot of editing before it hit the air. Spokespeople for Paula claim she had the flu but it appeared the popular singer was having a meltdown right before our eyes. Will she be able to carry on for the rest of the season? American Idol has revived her career. Producers for the show want to bring on celebrity judges like they did last year and they are already in talks with Elton John, Barry Manilow and Paul McCartney.

Singer Heather Hedley says she will be re-teaming with producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis for her next album. The former Broadway star is gearing up for a busy awards season. She is up for a couple of NAACP Image Awards and she is nominated for a Grammy Award.

Chris Rock is returning to HBO. Chris's "Black Ambition" tour will be shown on HBO in April.

Ron Isley of the Isley Brothers is coming out with the Mr. Biggs Fur Collection. The fur line will be available at Macy's , Bloomingdale's and Saks Fifth Avenue. The collection will feature jackets and coats in mink, sable, chinchilla, and fox. Ron will also have a women's fur line that will feature fur bikinis and lingerie.