Mary J . Blige......VH1 Behind the Musc 7/24

Behind The Music is moving to Sundays starting with this week’s premiere of the can’t-miss Mary J. Blige episode. In this sneak peek, Blige reveals how her budding romance with now-husband Kendu Isaacs inspired her to combat her worsening alcohol abuse. “The best thing you can do to me? Challenge me to challenge myself,” she says, and that’s exactly what Isaacs apparently did for her. She attributes her success to “willpower” and “prayer,” and admits, “It was hard.”

http://www.vh1.com/video/misc/674747/behind-the-music-mary-j-blige-sneak.jhtml#id=1666165

Throughout the episode, Mary opens up and get very personal about issues ranging from molestation at the age of 5 to physical abuse in her adult relationships.

Here are some select quotes from the episode:

On her adolescent years
“By the time we moved to Yonkers, to Schlobohm [Projects], it was just, you know, every man for themselves. It was like survive or die. All the women around were being beaten by men, their self esteem was low; these are the women you’re watching every single day. I’ve seen women destroyed, I’ve head their screams thru the walls as a child from being abused by men. And so that really made everything worse. By the time I was a teenager I was crazy.” – Mary J. Blige

On being molested as a child
“When I was 5 years old I was molested and just, you know. I remember feeling, literally right before it happened, I just could not believe that this person was going to do this to me.…That thing followed me all my life The shame of thinking my molestation was my fault. It led me to believe I wasn’t worth anything.” – Mary J. Blige

Puffy, on working with Mary while at Uptown Records
“I remember when Mary came in, everything was so glamorous in R&B. I was looking at Mary like, trying to make her glamorous would be the wrong move. She was raw, she represented the streets, so I wanted her image to reflect that. That’s why we went to the combat boots. I wanted her to represent a girl from the hood.” – P. Diddy

On hitting rock bottom
“The problem had snowballed into this thing that was bigger than me. It was bigger than me. And it was definitely going to kill me. So I was like this is it and let’s go. And I remember sitting on my bed. I swear, I don’t know what death feels like, but I felt like my spirit was trying to leave my body. And I was crying, and I was going please God, no no, not now, I don’t want this. I prayed, like I remember saying a prayer I said God, send me someone to help me.” – Mary J. Blige
On trading alcohol for love with Kendu Isaacs
“And for some reason, I needed that. Because he asked me, you know, why are you drinking? Ding! Answer, you hate yourself. So it was the questions that made me say eureka. Why you drinking? I hate me. Why do you hate you? You’re supposed to love you? That day was the beginning of our friendship, and him talking to me and helping me. I have a life right now. I have a life because of that phone call.” – Mary J. Blige

LaLa's Full Court Life.....on VH1 Aug 22nd

LaLa's new reality series will premier on August 22nd on VH1. This will take place while Carmelo is being traded to the Knicks....check the trailer:

"Watch the Throne" docu...w/Jay Z & Kanye West

I can honestly say I absolutely love Jay Z & Kanye West, I like Jay for being one of the best rapper alive but I also love that he is an intelligent black man making a difference. I love Kanye West because he is confidant, outspoken, and not afraid to say what he feels. Click the like for the documentary, also check the other people in it, Bey(of course) Russell Crow, Ryan Leslie, and many more:

http://vimeo.com/26776042

Keyshia Cole's new reality show

Keyshia and Daniel "Bobbie" Gibson will be starring in a new reality show called "Countdown to the Big Wedding" She tweeted the other day:

She also stated that the family will be there both sides, (will that include Neffe, Elite, Frankie, or just the Cole family) this should be interesting.  Keyshia also addresses why she could not attend her friends Monica's wedding as well

Im actually glad she said something, one thing I do like about Twitter is that people like the celebs can speak for themselves to cute out alot of mess.

Tia & Tamera new Reality Show

Tia and Tamera Mowry have been staples in our lives for the last two decades. Now we’ll have the opportunity to get a look at their lives on a daily basis with their new reality show on the STYLE Network starting August 8th. Check out the preview:

Lil Mama & The Breakfast Club

Yesterday Lil Mama was invited to Power 105.1 to do an interview with the Breakfast Club the host are Angel Yee, DJ Envy & Charlamagne The God. Now lets be clear this is a NY radio station, and unlike my local radio station they hold no punches and they are not afraid to ask any questions, or base their opinion, no matter how harsh they may be. The most out spoken person is Charlamagne he was the co-host of the Wendy Williams Radio show, before it ended, and I love him!  He is honest and not afraid to say what or how he feels.

 OK so that's an overview of the radio host.  So now this interview in my opinion, I have grew a new respect for Lil Mama, because she held her own no matter how many times they kept bringing up Jay Z & Alicia Keys, and Nicki Minaj.  She talked about why she left the industry and also made a point about the media talking about her instead of embracing her.  At the end of the interview, she let out some tears, talking about the lost of her mom and why she left the industry....take a look...much respect Lil Mama

Tami Roman in Uptown Magazine

Reality Check by Tami Ramon:

At 22, she was the out-spoken, no nonsense cast member of MTV’s The Real World: Los Angeles. Tami Roman is one of the more memorable characters known for her sharp tongue and devastating good looks. Now as the breakout star of VH1’s Basketball Wives, she is hitting her stride. That was last year, and since then, Roman has once again stolen the show with her comical talent, sharp wit and quick hands. But that’s just the beginning.
Tami Roman married NBA player Kenny Anderson in 1994, and were divorced in 2001. Shortly afterwards, Roman began focusing on her career – getting involved in several projects. Then in 2010, she joined the cast of Vh1’s Basketball Wives – executive produced by Shaunie O’Neal. Recently, Roman sat down to talk about the show, her relationship with other cast mates and her status as an enterprising business woman.
At the conclusion of the second season, Tami got into a fight with fellow cast member Evelyn Lozada (current fiancé of Chad Ochocinco – wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals) when she told Roman that she had an affair with Kenny Anderson during the time that they were still married. It all erupted when Roman was told that she was a, “Non Mutha-Fu***** Factor.” Roman says that her relationships with the girls have not changed, “I still feel the same way. We are cast-mates we worked together. We are cordial. I am cool with Jennifer and Shaunie. I am up and down with Evelyn. I have grown to like Royce,” Roman says. Of her relationship with newcomer Meeka Claxton (wife of retired NBA player Speedy Claxton) – Roman says that she is never around her. So far, the two have had two instances of disagreement.

Young Black Hollywood shows up in new movie



Steve Harvey's best selling book "Act Like a Lady Think Like a Man" will be in theaters April 2012, but in the mean time we can just think about how funny and how many eye candies will be in this movie.  The line up consist of Michael Ealy, Kevin Hart, Morris Chestneu, Terrence J, Chris Brown, and the ladies of the film will be, Taraji P. Henson, Gab Union, Meagan Good, Lala Anthony, Regina Hall, and many others. 

Kevin Hart tweeted this picture & said:"Day 1 of shooting "Think Like A Man"...I know ya'll saying that I make Morris Chestnut & Michael Ealy look bad! "

The film will be about  four interconnected and diverse friends have their love lives shaken up after the women they are pursuing buy Steve Harvey’s book and start taking his advice to heart. When the band of brothers find out that they have been betrayed by one of their own, they conspire to use the book’s teachings to turn the tables. Hmm....this sounds pretty funny.

Chris Bosh and Adrienne wed over the weekend

Miami Heat Chris Bosh and his wife Adrienne held a lavish wedding over the weekend Fountainbleau Hotel in Miami. The couple were married privately in April during the NBA season, but decided to share it with friends and family over the weekend. The cost of the wedding was well over $300k, including a lavish tiered cake, and fireworks.  Congrats to Mr. & Mrs Bosh!

D.Wade, and Lebron James was there to support fellow team mate. SN:Wade is looking so yummy!

JLo & Marc Anthony split

After 7 years of marriage, JLo and Marc Anthony will be divorcing. Marc and Jennifer have a set of twins Max and Emma age 3.  I'm kind of sad to here about that because I thought they were going to make it. But we never know what really goes on behind closed doors, marriage is a union before GOD and should be between 2 people.   

Jennifer and Marc later released a statement:
“We have decided to end our marriage. This was a very difficult decision. We have come to an amicable conclusion on all matters.[...]It is a painful time for all involved, and we appreciate the respect of our privacy at this time.”

Chris Brown set record numbers!!!!

Friday Morning Chris Brown performed in front of over 18k fans in Rockafella Plaza for the "Today Show" NYPD had to shut down 48th & 49th street and they have never done that before, all for MR. Chris Brown himself.  His performance was solid of course, and in my opinion there is NO one in the industry that can dance like that man.  The Today Show stated that the line started Wednesday and extended down 5th ave. and that have not happened since Springsteen 2007, Coldplay 2008, and Lady Gaga 2010.

Chris Brown performed Yeah 3x, She Aint You, Forever, and closed with a dance break that included the Dougie, biys of his performance from Wall to Wall. 

Chris also tweeted to his fans:

Chris also tweeted words of gratitude for his fans support:
18 to 20 thousand people showed up at 7 this morning! That’s crazy!! Biggest crowd the today show ever had! I love my fans!!!! It is really truly an honor and a blessing to create music and evoke emotion for positivity. Can’t live without my fans.

Watch the entire performance:

  

Bow Wow vs Kobe Bryant

Bow Wow recently visited Kobe Bryant's basketball camp for a little one on one ball.  The only difference is Kobe is nearly 1.5 feet taller than Bow Wow, and he had the nerve to bet a thousand bucks to the winner. 

Check the video, thought it was pretty cute!

Jada Pinkett Smith discuss....family, love and her hubby

Jada Pinkett recently did an interview with Redbook magazine, and she covered it all.  I have been a fan of Jada since she was Lena James from "A Different World".  She discussed how she maintained her 12 year marriage, how to keep her family together, she also discussed how a women should treat themselves better as well as caring for others: check in interview below

How can women treat themselves better?
I wish I knew the answer of what every woman needs to do to treat herself better. I can tell you what this woman needs to do to treat herself better. I always have to have a place quiet in creation.
What’s the importance of not running on empty?
So many of us are so use to running on empty thinking that’s the way to be a good wife or thinking that’s the way to be a good mother and at the end of the day it’s not. I truly don’t believe that; I know we have our moments when life gets really busy and it gets hectic and we might run on a little bit of empty for a little while but we shouldn’t.
There’s societies in India were women everyday massage one another. It’s not a luxury, it’s an absolute must. When I think about something like that in certain cultures and societies where women come together and care for one another in that way, it helps you understand what’s necessary in order to be rejuvenated or refueled because there are other cultures full of women who understand what it takes to be a woman and what it takes to be refueled in order to keep that psyche going.
What’s the difference between discipline and motivation?
I’m not the type of person that will work out at the same time everyday. I might get up in the morning and do a work out. The next day I might do it in the afternoon. The next day I might do it in the evening. Discipline and motivated are two different things. I’m very motivated, I’m going to get it done, believe me. I just don’t know when.
Will [Smith] is disciplined. Will will get up 5 a.m. on the trend mill, 5 miles everyday clock work and I can’t do it like that. I’m not a ‘do it the same way everyday’ kind of girl. I never have been. I can’t stand it. I got to switch it up. I don’t think I’m disciplined in a way that most people would describe being disciplined.
What’s one thing you’d like to do that you haven’t done?
You know what I want? I want a degree in religious studies. I love religion, always have. I was brought up in an ethical society. Every Sunday, my Sunday school was learning about different religions. So, I really have a passion for religion and the history of religion. I’ve often told Will that I wanted and he’s often told me “You should go to school and get a degree in religious studies” and I think I’d like to do that before I die, I really would.

How do you keep [your connection with Will]?
Talk. Or the other day, because I’ve been working a lot, I said to Will, “Be ready at 2:30.” He said, “Where are we going?” I said, “Don’t worry about it.” So I put together a picnic basket and drove us to this hiking trail that I’d taken him to when we first met. No Secret Service, nothing. I got the idea because that morning he’d been reading a book on architecture, and he told me that it said the only replenishment for the soul is nature. Now, I’ve always known that’s true for me, but for a dude to say “nature,” I’m like, “Wow!” I said to myself, I’m going to take him on that hike. So we went up and had a really nice afternoon. We were there for about an hour, just sitting on a bench overlooking the canyons. I’m getting teary just thinking about it. We were both replenished and so happy and connected in that one hour. It doesn’t take a lot of time. Once again, it’s just being aware and present enough to know what that other person wants. What does he want today?
After 11 years of marriage, any tips for keeping a relationship hot?
Nice outfits and high heels! And talking. And making time. You’ve got to make time. Our men want to feel important. We want to feel important. So it’s about establishing an environment in which that can happen. It can be hard because we get caught in the grind of life. Establish relationships with family members or friends and take turns with each other’s kids so you can make that time for yourselves. It doesn’t take a lot of money — wallets are tight right now — so just simple stuff. A night walk? Man, do I love those. Or pack a lunch and go to the park, like Will and I did. Even a drive — and then pull over on the side of the road! Think of places outside that are comfortable to have sex. Does he have access to his office? Have a fantasy date. Be his secretary! Be sneaky. Your girlfriend’s house at a party. The bathroom! A guest bedroom! Just switch it up. Anything like that can keep it going. Anything it takes to keep the flame alive.

Shannon & Monica Brown exchange vows.....

This Saturday LA Laker Shannon Brown and Singer Monica exchanged vows in downtown LA, Vibana Cathedral.  Mo and Shannon married in November in a small intimate wedding, but this time they shared it with family and friends, with the theme of Purple & Blue.  Guest included, Ludacirs, Memphitz &Toya Wright, Kobe Bryant, Derek Fisher, Kandi, NeNe Leakes, Khole Kardashian Odom, Trina, Ciara, Cee-Lo Green, Nelly and Ashanti, and man others.  Monica wore a Stephan Roland gown for the 30 min ceremony, Romelo and Lil Rocko (Monica sons) arrived in a horse and carriage.  I cant wait to see more pictures.  I am again so happy for Monica she deserves a great man in her life and I believe Shannon fits the mold.  Congrats to the both of them.  

Romelo and Lil Rocko Monica boys

Kandi & her Mom SN: looks like a Barbie (loves the hair)

Trina & Ciara arriving at the dinner rehersal the night before the wedding

Memphitz & Toya Wright (all smile still on the newlywed high)

The Place "Vibana" Cathedral

 Jermaine Dupri

LL Cool J and his wife Simone

 Monica's mother and the boys

Kareem Abduel Jabar

LaLa Vasquez Anthony

SN:I see everyone so far stuck with the blue/purple theme

Lloyd & Trey Songz video

Lloyd "King of Hearts" and Trey Songz was in L.A. filming Llyod's new single "Be the One". They plan on getting real serious in the video, with topless girls and pretty faces. Here are some behind the scene pics.

SN: Im so glad he did this video before he did this

Lloyd stated he got the tattoo because he lost his grandfather a year ago. "Guns-n-Roses"  

Bow Wow's a father......



Last week I was reading @teresabwmom (bow wow's mom)tweets and she posted a tweet that I have been waiting to get confirmation from since another blog site stated months ago...she posted:
Shai is so beautiful. She looks like a baby doll. OMG!!! Y'all already NO what I'm going to do...spoil her and shower her with lots of LOVE
       sent via TweetDeck
So I knew right after that Bow Wow was going to respond, but this week he took a more mature roll, as a 24yr old man that he is and sent an open letter to his fans, via his website.  I actually almost forgot he was 24yrs old, a mature young man trying to figure out life.  Please read it, I thought it was very big of him to keep it real, talk about his life, about treating his mother better, as well as having baby momma drama.....

“Let me start off by saying i love my fans. With out yall i wudda been left the game. For the past 3 years i been batteling life. Even thought about taking my own. I felt like as a kid i did everything and saw everything too fast which spoiled my adult years. I felt as if i had no purpose to live(Thinking selfishly) until god gave me the illest gift of my life. No lambo, no blk card nuffn ammounts to my lil girl. I waited so long to tell yall the truth because i was nervous on how yall would look at me. Yall know everyone makes a big deal out of everything i do. I wanted to be 1st n let yall know the real. My lil girl is getting BIG fast. i love every minute of it. She inspires me to go harder.Even made me treat my mother better, its like it made me into a man over night. Never been a fan of posting pix of my daughter. Reason is because i want my boo boo to have everything i didnt. Want her to be able to cheerlead with her lil friends with out some asshole sticking his camera all in my lil girl face. I know how fame is. I missed out on so much that i now know how important it is to cherish and have those things in your life. Yes! I change diapers. Aint as bad as i thought hahaha. I want her to live with me so bad. Jus us 2. Thats my dream man but fellas yall know how it go. Baby gotta stay with they momma and all dat bull. I hate that! So i have to fly 5 hrs away to see her. I find myself going into my i phone book jus lookn at pix of her. Sometimes i tear up cuz i just cant believe it brotha be emotional. All in all im good. This is my 1st. I know all my fans gone support me and ride for her like yall been doin my whole career. To the ones that say “Im heart broken how can he do that to us” well i do have a life thats not all about movies or making albums. Im 24 now. I cant wait 4eva. Im happy and if your a fan then ud be happy too cuz yall gone be with me every step of the way. The bs that comes with having a baby momma is expected. So i neva trip. Jus gotta suck it up keep chin high and try not let her get the best of my feelings by playin them stupid games. Ima stay positive and keep maintaining long as i got yall i cant lose. I love yall. And shai shai daddy love u too! Wizzle!!!!”