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[abaici]

Originally posted by TonyB06
Abaici, CT4,

Yall know I got luv for ya but yall might be smokin' somethin' with this DL thing. He's not the funniest on tv (true enough) but live/on stage, he's crazy.

I saw him in Cleveland about 6,7 years ago and this sistah who was in the 2nd row and got there late (people, never sit up close and GET THERE LATE for a black comic). DL just crushed her all night; every 3rd joke she became the punch line. Ole girl didn't have sense enough to just be quiet, she actually tried to fire back on a professional comic... and got clowned all night.

I put DL right behind Cedric on my best comic list. Needless to say, I was a big fan of the "Kangs of Comedy Tour..."

OK Phrat...you know I have luv for your tooo, but NOOOO!!

Loved him on ComicView, but he is just not funny. The could have left him off of the Kings of Comedy Tour

LA SIDENOTE: I taught his niece three years ago. She wasn't particularly fond of him either. Very bright girl. LOL

[nikki1920]

Originally posted by AKA2D '91
Brandy To Release New Album In March


Brandy's self-titled 1994 debut album has been certified triple-platinum, while her sophomore offering, 1998's Never Say Never, has sold more than five million copies to date. The singer's last set, 2002's Full Moon, was certified platinum for sales of a million copies

a radio station here played it yesterday, its got a nice beat. Even better, she shouts out Donnie Simpson from Video Soul "where she got her first attention"(line in song), and he's the morning DJ, so he was REALLY feelin it.

I liked the beat and the fact that she shouted out Aaliyah.

[RedefinedDiva]

Originally posted by Afrochic
Tamia's Lp won't see the light of day until March 2nd. The Album has been pushed back again and it will have a new title called 'More'. Tamia teams up with Gerald Levert on his new LP 'Stroke of Genius'. Tamia and Gerald team up to do the Carpenters classic song 'Close to You'.

What's the deal? I have been waiting for this CD. I hope that it gets released this time....

[DELTABRAT]

Originally posted by kiml122
I saw him on something a while back as well, and I thought the same thing. He didn't look well at all, and it looked as if he had a "runny nose" to go along with that HIV.

I wonder if the stroke had anything to do with his HIV status..and the runny nose....

[DELTABRAT]

Originally posted by TonyB06
Abaici, CT4,

Yall know I got luv for ya but yall might be smokin' somethin' with this DL thing. He's not the funniest on tv (true enough) but live/on stage, he's crazy.

I saw him in Cleveland about 6,7 years ago and this sistah who was in the 2nd row and got there late (people, never sit up close and GET THERE LATE for a black comic). DL just crushed her all night; every 3rd joke she became the punch line. Ole girl didn't have sense enough to just be quiet, she actually tried to fire back on a professional comic... and got clowned all night.

I put DL right behind Cedric on my best comic list. Needless to say, I was a big fan of the "Kangs of Comedy Tour..."

I agree. DL is funny. It's different and I think he has been "chosen" and that's also why he is successful. He is funny to me like Dave Chapelle is funny to me. Vulgar enough but not too raunchy. He didn't belong on Kings of Comedy, but more so becasue his style is different and not country-funny (sorry for the country folk). Or maybe because I am from Cali, Compton (right next to Carson) I am just proud of a brothah.

[lovelyivy84]

Originally posted by DELTABRAT
I agree. DL is funny. It's different and I think he has been "chosen" and that's also why he is successful. He is funny to me like Dave Chapelle is funny to me. Vulgar enough but not too raunchy. He didn't belong on Kings of Comedy, but more so becasue his style is different and not country-funny (sorry for the country folk). Or maybe because I am from Cali, Compton (right next to Carson) I am just proud of a brothah.

I think you hit the nail on the head. I love DL doing stand-up. HILARIOUS!

[kiml122]

Originally posted by DELTABRAT
I agree. DL is funny. It's different and I think he has been "chosen" and that's also why he is successful. He is funny to me like Dave Chapelle is funny to me. Vulgar enough but not too raunchy. He didn't belong on Kings of Comedy, but more so becasue his style is different and not country-funny (sorry for the country folk.

I have seen DL many times live, and he makes me laugh so hard that it;s not even funny. Seeing him in person does it for me every time.

[blueberi1920]

Benzino is from the Boston area, but he isn't that well known as a rapper there either, as for out of studio antics of Made men... i believe one of them is on probation now there for shoplifting charges.

Originally posted by abaici
From what I heard, he was originally in a rap group called Made Men. According to a friends, they were really well known in Boston. Anyway, they were more known for their out of studio antics...I had the "pleasure" of seeing the Source Awards. He deserves a big ole PIMP SLAP for basicaly nominating himself for an award. SO VERY LAME!!!!

ETA:

Regarding MJ..thank God you are not in Cali. It's been the leading story ALLLLL day!

Regarding DL Hughley...THANK YOU!!! Finally someone agrees with me. That man is NOT funny

[lovelyivy84]

I saw the lyrics to the song posted and they WERE disturbing. I dont think Eminem should get off without any flack, but I hate that Benzino brought this out because it is so CLEARLY about jealousy and not about any real concern for the community.

[lovelyivy84]

MTV SEARCH WARRANT
November 25, 2003

ET has confirmed that San Diego police have executed a search warrant at MTV's "Real World" house. According to a source, a complaint was filed by a woman on Nov. 14 that claimed she was date raped by an acquaintance of one of the cast members she met at a club. She further claims to have been drugged, taken to the house, raped and then left in the bathroom naked, according to the source. ET is told authorities, including a forensics team, searched the house on Nov. 18. "Real World" houses are rigged to cover nearly every corner on film and ET's source says the warrant included tapes that correlated with the alleged crime. Bunim Murray, the company that produces the show, have released a statement saying, "The producers and the cast of 'The Real World' are cooperating fully with local authorities investigating an alleged incident that occurred at The Real World house. None of the cast or crewmembers had any involvement in this incident."

Source:
http://www.etonline.com/newslink/index.html#l1

[Honeykiss1974]

Originally posted by lovelyivy84
MTV SEARCH WARRANT
November 25, 2003

ET has confirmed that San Diego police have executed a search warrant at MTV's "Real World" house. According to a source, a complaint was filed by a woman on Nov. 14 that claimed she was date raped by an acquaintance of one of the cast members she met at a club. She further claims to have been drugged, taken to the house, raped and then left in the bathroom naked, according to the source. ET is told authorities, including a forensics team, searched the house on Nov. 18. "Real World" houses are rigged to cover nearly every corner on film and ET's source says the warrant included tapes that correlated with the alleged crime. Bunim Murray, the company that produces the show, have released a statement saying, "The producers and the cast of 'The Real World' are cooperating fully with local authorities investigating an alleged incident that occurred at The Real World house. None of the cast or crewmembers had any involvement in this incident."

Source:
http://www.etonline.com/newslink/index.html#l1

WHOA!!

[Steeltrap]

Originally posted by lovelyivy84
MTV SEARCH WARRANT
November 25, 2003

ET has confirmed that San Diego police have executed a search warrant at MTV's "Real World" house. According to a source, a complaint was filed by a woman on Nov. 14 that claimed she was date raped by an acquaintance of one of the cast members she met at a club. She further claims to have been drugged, taken to the house, raped and then left in the bathroom naked, according to the source. ET is told authorities, including a forensics team, searched the house on Nov. 18. "Real World" houses are rigged to cover nearly every corner on film and ET's source says the warrant included tapes that correlated with the alleged crime. Bunim Murray, the company that produces the show, have released a statement saying, "The producers and the cast of 'The Real World' are cooperating fully with local authorities investigating an alleged incident that occurred at The Real World house. None of the cast or crewmembers had any involvement in this incident."

Source:
http://www.etonline.com/newslink/index.html#l1

And in my home city.

[toocute]

Originally posted by lovelyivy84
MTV SEARCH WARRANT
November 25, 2003

ET has confirmed that San Diego police have executed a search warrant at MTV's "Real World" house. According to a source, a complaint was filed by a woman on Nov. 14 that claimed she was date raped by an acquaintance of one of the cast members she met at a club. She further claims to have been drugged, taken to the house, raped and then left in the bathroom naked, according to the source. ET is told authorities, including a forensics team, searched the house on Nov. 18. "Real World" houses are rigged to cover nearly every corner on film and ET's source says the warrant included tapes that correlated with the alleged crime. Bunim Murray, the company that produces the show, have released a statement saying, "The producers and the cast of 'The Real World' are cooperating fully with local authorities investigating an alleged incident that occurred at The Real World house. None of the cast or crewmembers had any involvement in this incident."

Source:
http://www.etonline.com/newslink/index.html#l1

oh my gosh....

[Afrochic]

4-1-1 ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 24TH, 2003

Singer Chico Debarge won't have to worry about the guy who stabbed him when he was in Philly. Alleged mob associate John Casasanto A.K.A. "Johnny Gongs" was fatally shot at his South Philadelphia home. Casasanto, 35, was out on bail awaiting a hearing on the assault charges against Chico. In October, Chico was in town performing in the play "Why Did I Get Married?" and he was allegedly stabbed by Casasanto outside a club on Delaware Avenue. Chico survived the stabbing and continued with the play. Chico is due back at the first of the year when the play returns.

I had a chance to talk with actress/comedian Kym Whitley. Last week I talked about published reports that linked Kym with Gerald Levert and not Monique. Well Kym was hesitant to talk about it, but she admitted they are close friends. Kym also revealed how her life has been threatened ever since she was fingered as the woman in Gerald's life. Kym says Gerald has had to hire security for her. Kym is best known for the BET show, Oh Drama and the Friday movies. Kym recently finished work on a Beauty Shop movie with Vivica A. Fox, and in January she will team up with Ben Stiller and Jennifer Aniston in the movie Something About Polly. So where's Monique? I hope to talk to her sometime around the holidays. What does she have to say?

Bow Wow is getting his own TV show. The popular rapper will be starring in a show on the WB network called Saving Jason. In Saving Jason, Bow Wow will play a gifted music student who is a fish out of water at an elite private school.

A memorial service is being planned to honor actor/dancer Gene Anthony Ray.
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R&B star Mary J. Blige will marry fiancé Kendu Isaacs on Friday.
The "Love @ 1st Sight" singer, 32 - who credits 35-year-old Isaacs with helping her win her battles with alcohol and drugs - has announced the pair will wed at a secret location the day after Thanksgiving.

Although she hasn't released details of where the ceremony will take place, Blige recently said she'd like it to take place in a coastal setting, explaining, "I see it on a beach, nothing fancy, about 40 people. I'll dress in white chiffon or something, but I don't see myself wearing a tiara - that's just too much!

"All I want is to be surrounded by people who want the best for me because I'm in love. I'm in love with this person's mind and faith in me. He's with me everywhere, like my guardian angel."

British singer and composer Sir Elton John is among those expected to attend the ceremony.

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R&B sensation Ashanti has upset animal rights group People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) by wearing a mink coat in her new Christmas medley video.

The singer will be seen in a wintry snowscape in the video to promote her new album of festive songs - but PETA chiefs feel she went too far wearing the $15,000 Nija Furs coat on a day when the weather outside was far from frightful.

Even Ashanti admitted the look was a bit much on the set of the shoot in Los Angeles. She said, "It's a thousand degrees out, but in here it's a winter wonderland."

PETA spokesman Michael McGraw feels the singer should have turned down the chance to don a mink coat for the video.

He says, "It's so easy these days to have a look that kills without killing anything. Ashanti should know better.

"What's cheery about gassing, poisoning and anal electrocution? All are common methods of killing animals for their fur. From animals' backs to Ashanti's, there's a tremendous amount of suffering involved in the fur trade."

PETA bosses are now planning to send Ashanti a very special early Christmas gift - an undercover video, narrated by Pamela Anderson, that details the cruelty behind fur.

McGraw adds, "We hope it will warm her heart and she'll choose to give fur the cold shoulder."

[CrimsonTide4]

If I were Ashanti, I would tell PETA to BEAT IT!!

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Rapper, Producer DJ Quik Wanted by Cops
Fri Nov 28, 7:23 AM ET Add Entertainment - AP to My Yahoo!


By The Associated Press

FONTANA, Calif. - Rapper and producer DJ Quik is wanted by San Bernardino County authorities for allegedly storming into his sister's home and repeatedly punching her in the face.



A $50,000 arrest warrant was issued this week after county prosecutors charged Quik, whose given name is David Martin Blake, with burglary and assault.


The alleged attack happened Nov. 2 at the home of his 42-year-old sister, said Fontana police spokeswoman Dawn Rowe.


Court records show Blake, 33, entered the home with at least two other men while his sister was asleep. The woman told police Blake made comments about family problems before punching her in the face. She told officers she broke free and ran.


One of her two children told investigators that Blake brandished a gun and searched for the woman around the house before he left with the other men.


Blake released his first album, "Quik is the Name," in 1991 and became known for his dirty lyrics that examine gangster life in his Compton hometown. He has also produced songs for rappers such as Kurupt and Xzibit.