Nouveau News Thread

[teena]

Originally posted by SKEEphistAKAte
Her feet look ginormous.

Her legs are skinny so it does make her feet look like rabbit feet.

[RedefinedDiva]

Originally posted by SKEEphistAKAte
ETA: Looking at the pic again, everything looks disproportionate on her. Her head looks big, her arm looks extra lengthy. Must be a bad camera angle or something.

Her fingertips appear to be grazing her knee...

[CountryGurl]

Originally posted by mulattogyrl
You know, I'm about to give up on hip-hop. This is crazy! It seems like somebody is getting shot every other week. First Proof, then Gravy from NY, then another rapper from down south or out west somewhere, now T.I.'s entourage, this is ridiculous!

The Rapper was Big Hawk from Houston.

If you think about it the drama involving T.I. wasn't really his fault. I mean its not like they threw the money at the guys. According to the article I read on MTV news.com T.I. tried to leave the club before anything went down but the locals decided to follow them and shoot.

[WenD08]

this definitely wasn't over Hoopz or any woman. it's really getting crazy here, young Black males are declaring "open season" on each other and even visitors. i feel bad for TI and his people, folks didn't have to read something into absolutely nothing

[Confucius]

Patty Jackson's 411 for the week of May 1st, 2006

Is Star’s View about to dim? Star Jones may be job hunting if Barbara Walters has her way. For the past couple of years, Star has been on the wrong side of Walters. From her sponsored wedding, headline grabbing hubby and on-air clashes with her co-hosts on The View, Star has been on a tear. Well, she may have finally torn her behind. For most of the year, producers were holding secret auditions hoping to find her replacement. Barbara discovered Star after watching her work on Court TV. She was impressed and immediately hired Star for her daytime talker The View. Little did Barbara know she was creating a monster, a Diva with a bad attitude. Barbara had been on her for years to lose weight, but Star wouldn’t budge. Then, she met Al. Al Reynolds is the infamous hubby who is two seconds away from scandal because he loves to party. Star turned a lot of people off with her extravagant wedding and details. Viewers were held hostage day in and day out. Barbara tried to reel her in because she knew Star was being perceived poorly. Star is a force to be reckoned with, and she clashed several times with the other ladies on the show, most notably comic Joy Behar. Just a few weeks ago, she called Joy a B**ch on the air when she cut Star off after she went on and on about her breast lift. A lot of people thought Star would get the ax after that incident, but Moderator Meredith Viera had a surprise for everyone when she announced she was leaving the show to start mornings on The Today Show.

At first, Star was safe with Meredith gone. Barbara wouldn’t get rid of her because it would bring too many changes to the show. But, in a shocking twist, Barbara went one better. She hired Star’s number one nemesis Rosie O’Donnell. Rosie doesn’t like Star. She has clowned Star, her mystery weight loss and mysterious husband on many occasions. Why would Barbara make this move knowing the two women don’t get along? Barbara is sick of Star Jones! This is her show, and she wants Star off. In a recent statement, Barbara said Star can stay on The View as long as she likes. Star’s contract is up in September, and Rosie starts in September. The countdown will be on to see when the first fight breaks out. Will Star stick around in an environment where she is not wanted? Will Star sit next to Rosie or her other nemesis Joy? Star wanted Meredith’s job as the moderator on the show, but Barbara was not having it. She feels Star brings too much unwanted attention to the show.

Remember when Star’s husband got arrested in the middle of the night. They were holding their breath hoping the scandal would go away. He’s a scandal waiting to happen because he doesn’t like to stay at home. Let’s just say when the cats away, the mice will play. Rosie O’Donnell will be paid $2 million a year to join the show, and she has also agreed not to cut her hair while she is under contract. During the end of her reign on her own talk show Rosie, who has always been gay, came out publicly and cut her hair off. She looked a hot mess. The cut was too manly, too butch. When she appears on The View, her hair will be long and flowing. She will look feminine so she can compliment the other ladies on the show. Barbara has agreed to help her with her wardrobe. Will sparks fly this September, or will Star opt to leave the show and the drama?

Singer Chaka Khan is fighting for her son’s life. Khan recently testified in the murder trial of her 27-year old son Damien. Khan says what happened on that night was a terrible accident that has changed all of their lives. Two years ago, Damien, his girlfriend and their young daughter were living with Chaka Khan. A 17-year old aspiring rapper, who was a friend to the family, was also living with them. Apparently, Damien found out that his girlfriend and the 17-year old were having an affair. A fight broke out and the 17-year old was later found dead from gunshot wounds that came from an M-16 assault rifle. Damien says it was an accident. He admits he was upset, but he never intended to kill anyone. When the shooting first took place, Damien made it look an accident. He admits to trying to cover up the crime because he was scared. Chaka Khan says this has been a nightmare for her because her son is not a cold-blooded killer.

Singer Angela Bofill recently celebrated her 52nd birthday. Earlier this year, Bofill suffered a stroke that left her partially paralyzed and her speech impaired. Sources say she will never sing again. Bofill had a string of hits in the late 70’s and the early 80’s (I Try, This Time I’ll Be Sweeter, What I Wouldn’t Do). She had the voice of an angel. At the time of her stroke, she did not have health insurance. According to published reports, she is in good spirits despite her health, and she is undergoing rehab at her home in California.

Actor-Comedian Mark Curry has been hospitalized in serious condition following an accident at his home. The former star of Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper was burned at his home after an aerosol can exploded near a heater. Cooper suffered burns over most of his body after the bomb like explosion went off. He is being treated at a burn center in California. Cooper was most recently on the Showtime series Fat Actress with Kirstie Alley.

Why is Rapper 50 Cent beefing with Oprah? The popular rap star is attacking the media titan for allegedly dissing rappers by not having them on her show. He claims she only caters to older white women. It’s Oprah’s prerogative to not have rappers on her show. Let’s face it. She doesn’t put up with a lot of foolishness. You can’t count on your hand the number of rap performers who could hold their own against Oprah. I say Jay-Z, T.I., LL Cool J and Ludacris, to name a few. Ludacris has appeared on her show, and he says it was not a pleasant experience. They disagreed over the use of the N-Word, and he says he didn’t appreciate being pulled aside and scolded. In the meantime, Oprah’s Legends’ Ball is coming to TV in a prime time special on May 15th. The special will feature behind the scenes footage from the event with special guests the late Coretta Scott King, Cicely Tyson, Halle Berry, Diana Ross, Janet Jackson, Tina Turner and Mariah Carey, plus many others.

Halle Berry is ready to be a mommy, and she says she is open to adopting. She is currently dating Model Gabriel Aubry. In a few weeks, she returns to the big screen in X-Men III as “Storm,” and she’s scheduled to star in a new movie with Morgan Freeman. In the movie The Patient, Halle will play a psychiatrist who is treating a patient (Freeman) who thinks he’s Santa Claus. When he escapes from the psych ward around the holidays, she starts to believe him. The movie is due out in December.

Is there a hot romance brewing between Tyler Perry and Supermodel Tyra Banks? Tyra says no, but sources say Tyler is her man, and it’s love. Tyra says they are just friends, but close friends are spilling the beans on how Tyra got her hands on the industry’s most eligible bachelor. Sources say she chased him all over the country (he’s been touring with Madea Goes to Jail). They say she was relentless in her pursuit of Perry. Tyra is known as a heartbreaker (Director John Singleton, 76ers’ Chris Webber). Let’s hope if they are dating, she doesn’t break his heart. On May 8th, check out Tyra’s talk show as she welcomes Bobby Brown and his children to the show. Will he clear up stories about his wife Whitney Houston, or will he lie as usual? Hmmmmmmmmm!

At the movies, it’s Mission Impossible III with Tom Cruise, Laurence Fishburne, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ving Rhames and Kerri Russell.

It’s Mo’ Money for American Idol Judge Randy Jackson. They are finally showing the “Big Dawg” some love in the form of a new three contract.

Eddie Murphy loves those sequels. He just signed a deal to appear in the fourth installment of Beverly Hills Cop.

Producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis have been busy working on projects for Janet Jackson, Yolanda Adams and Chaka Khan. Now speaking of Janet, her new single is out (Lookout Weekend, Here I Am). It’s a pop dance tune that may be the lead single from her forthcoming album, 20 Years Old. The album is due in September. Janet is also sporting a new look. Her hair is very short and Pixie. She looks older. Janet turns 40 soon.

What’s wrong with Tisha Martin Campbell’s lips? Did the former Martin and My Wife and Kids star have lip surgery? She looks terrible in recent photos. She already has a wide mouth. Why would she get her lips plumped up? If she did have a procedure, she has made a major mistake. Sometimes you have to say no to plastic surgery. There was nothing wrong with her lips.

T-Boz and Chilli of TLC are getting into the skin care business. They will be the spokeswomen for the Youngevity Skin Care Line.

The new season of the VH1 reality show Celebrity Fit Club kicks off in August. Singer Angie Stone has signed on to be one of the participants.

Denzel Washington’s son, John David Washington, has been drafted by the St. Louis Rams. John David was a standout running back for Morehouse College.

Lots of baby news this week! Miami Heat Center Shaquille O’Neal and his wife Shaunie welcomed their fourth child, a baby girl. There are six in the O’Neal clan. Kobe Bryant and his wife Vanessa had a baby girl too, on the same day.

Congrats to expectant dads Actor-Comedian Bill Bellamy, he and his wife are expecting their second child, and Actor Larenz Tate, he and his girlfriend are also going to be parents.

Vivica A. Fox’s Lifetime show Missing is being cancelled. Vivica is set to return to the big screen in the movie Caught on Tape with Cedric The Entertainer.

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

When will this Reality Star realize that being a ‘Ho’ is not the way to go?

She’s famous and very skinny. For the first time in her life, she is being honest about her eating disorder.

Actor Hill Harper (CSI-New York) has written a new book geared towards young men called Letters to a Young Brother: Manifest Your Destiny, Straight Talk and Inspiring Advice. The book is excellent, and is on sale now. Harper wants to help young men and their families. This is a must read, and truly a labor of love for the actor. He will be touring the country talking about the book and the plight of our young men. Do yourself a favor, pick up this book today. Our men are in crisis. Hill Harper will be taking part in the Black Male Development Symposium on Saturday, May 13th at Arcadia University. For more info call 215-517-2539.

The Sanaa Lathan movie Something New arrives in video store on May 16th.

[DELTABRAT]

Originally posted by Confucius
Patty Jackson's 411 for the week of May 1st, 2006


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

When will this Reality Star realize that being a ‘Ho’ is not the way to go?

HOOPS Maybe?

She’s famous and very skinny. For the first time in her life, she is being honest about her eating disorder.

Nicole Richie?

[Steeltrap]

^^
I think it is Nicole Camille Richie. Vanity Fair has something about her in an upcoming issue. She denies, however, that she's anorexic.

[teena]

Not just a little weed, either-the hard stuff.


Mexico's Congress Legalizes Drugs for Personal Use
Friday, April 28, 2006

STORIES LINKS
•Fast Facts: What Would Be Legal in Mexico?
MEXICO CITY — Mexico's Congress approved a bill Friday decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine and heroin for personal use — a measure sure to raise questions in Washington about Mexico's commitment to the war on drugs.


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[SKEEphistAKAte]

Tiger Wood's Father Died. NBC evening news.

See post on Tiger's Official Website HERE

[Confucius]

Originally posted by SKEEphistAKAte
Tiger Wood's Father Died. NBC evening news.

See post on Tiger's Official Website HERE

I was just about to post this. So sad.

[jitterbug13]

^^^^^
RIP, Daddy Woods I was very said to hear about his passing.

Star, I think it's time to pack your bags.

Glad to hear that Angela Bofill is doing better.

Chaka and her son:

I hope Tyler isn't going to break Tyra's heart...if you know what I mean..

Why a Bevlery Hills Cop IV? The last one came out when I was in high school! Maybe we'll get the OLD Eddie back!

Tisha: Step away from the Botox....

Underground: Hoopz/Nicole Richie

[Steeltrap]

Nick Cannon, channeling Hugh Hefner with an ascot:



Liya Kebede. What the hecks is she wearing?

[f8nacn]

Originally posted by teena
Not just a little weed, either-the hard stuff.


Mexico's Congress Legalizes Drugs for Personal Use
Friday, April 28, 2006

STORIES LINKS
•Fast Facts: What Would Be Legal in Mexico?
MEXICO CITY — Mexico's Congress approved a bill Friday decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine and heroin for personal use — a measure sure to raise questions in Washington about Mexico's commitment to the war on drugs.


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This is just crazy!!!...They say they are doing this so they can focus on major drug traffic! Puhleeze...

[teena]

Judge OK's Release Of Karrine "Superhead" Steffans Porno
By Fawn Renee
Date: 5/3/2006 6:50 pm

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A Federal judge has denied a request for a temporary restraining order by Karrine "Superhead" Steffans to disrupt distribution of a new Vivid Entertainment DVD titled Superhead.

Steffans requested a temporary restraining order against adult film company Vivid Entertainment, with regard to advertising and a photo of her on the DVD cover.

The DVD, which was released on April 21st, features Steffans performing explicit sex scenes with adult film star Mr. Marcus.

Steffans still has a pending lawsuit against Vivid Entertainment Group and Vivid Entertainment LLC for a permanent injunction and monetary damages over the Superhead DVD.

Steffans has become increasingly popular since the debut of her controversial autobiography "Confessions of a Video Vixen."

The book chronicles her life as video girl in Hip-Hop and her sexual trysts with numerous rap stars under an assumed name.

[Steeltrap]

This is a high-society event in New York City. The trademark is hats.


Second from left is Sherry Bronfman, ex-wife of liquor tycoon Edgar Bronfman. Her outfit is busy. Next to last is Audrey Smaltz, the Fashion Fair commentator. And yes, Gordon Davis, the gentleman in the middle, is one of us.

Malaak Compton-Rock, Chris Rock's wife, also attended, but I have no picture of her.