I am not a fan of Keyshia Cole. First impressions are hard to shake, and her initial image as this ultra hoodrat with a bad attitude is one I just could not find likable. Not to mention the interviews I heard of her she always had a stank tude. (The fact that my man thinks she is HOTT doesnt help at all.) BUT I like 90% of her singles. And I just wanted to share that I read in a magazine that she has a bra collection coming out for ample-boobied ladies (a problem I wish I had) AND a lip gloss line with MAC on the way. Which means this sista from Oakland, California is finna make BANK! So, go head, gurl!
Once they cancel your show, that's always a bad sign, but now it's official that my fav ESPN personality, Stephen A Smith, is no longer employed by ESPN. Smith is loud, assertive, sometimes called angry, but always entertaining, and honestly, most always correct. He is a big reason why I started tuning in to the channel, and yes, I am addicted to ESPN. But for some reason they arent renewing his contract. I hope he goes on to better things. I'm sure they compensated him well, but working for yourself has to be an amazing feeling, too. We mite hear him more now on the Steve Harvey Morning Show, where he moonlights sometimes. If you hear him on there, take it as confirmation.
(This info is courtesy of USA Today and TV BizWire)
DevaDonna just checked out this cozy little eatery called "Toast, A Breakfast and Lunch Joint." As you can imagine, it is open for breakfast and lunch, but this isnt an IHOP-type hole in the wall. It only seats like 40 ppl, and it's on 9 mi and woodward, a quaint area in Ferndale, MI that I ride by all the time. I just never get out and look around. Anywho this restaraunt has such items as caramel or mint or raspberry hot chocolates, banana coffee, chocolate-chocolate chip panckaes with strawberries and vanilla custard sauce, ginger pear french toast, ham and brie paninis....etc etc. It was just weird to see this little obscure place right in my backyard with gourmet offerings I'd never even heard of.
My new favorite person to eat with. Had I not been trying to take this guy sumwhere "Fancy" I'd never have discovered this delicious place.
He really liked these homey salt and pepper shakers, which were diff on each table.
I had a "Summer tomelet," an omelette with tomatoes, basil and hazelnut ricotta cheese. It was served with cinnamon challah, ham and cheese grits. (But not the good kind they have in the FLA.) He had an omelette with dried cherries, chicken sausage and...idk what else. Along with my fav, home fries.
Anyway, cant u tell DevaDonna just bought a new camera for blogging purposes? If ur ever in the area, u should check "toast" out. Unless your offended by a certain colorful detail in the following picture...
There aren't too many female entertainers whom I call myself a fan of. And this chick isn't one of the few:
I peep her swag. I see what she trynna do. But I just aint wit it. We know Ciara ushered in the "Crunk'n'B" movement. And we know Keri's clearly trying to brand herself as the anti-Beyonce. Rihanna started as the pop princess-type and migrated over into the edgy side of the pool, but Miss Keri is all like, "Look here bitches, *neck roll and index finger up* let me tell you from jump, I aint nan none of them prissy ass hoes." Ok, OK. I get it Keri. But you just tryin a lil too hard for me.
I understand she is to be credited to some degree for her songwriting on such tracks as Usher's "Yeah," Ciara's "Like a Boy," and Omarion's "Icebox." So let's give credit where it's due - You know DevaDonna respects anyone who's vicious with the pen! And that song with Ne-YO and Kanye works for me on several levels. Her vocals are the worst part of the song, but I so feel the lyrics, Ne-Yo sounds like velvet, and Kanye's verses make me feel like he's getting his mind back.
OH! I wont neglect to mention that she's a beautiful girl. We wont give MAC makeup and good lighting the credit for that. The girl is cute. But I just dont like her as an artist. And I hate her twin Brooke on "Harlem Heights" lol!
So I know every rapper must do at least one required "track for the ladies." But yall dont all have to sing. Ja Rule and Nelly had it covered...and we see where their careers are now. Then Bow Wow came swagger jackin' with "You Can Have it All." (But it's a good TLC sample so I'll let it slide.) But this brutha here....just not necessary. Spare us, please.
So I went to work yesterday after having a wisdom tooth pulled. I had to work in the fitting room. I explained to the manager that it was kinda difficult to actually open my swollen mouth and speak to people (which is a lot of what you do in customer service jobs, right?) This woman said, "Aw, [in that fake-sincere-sucks-to-be-you-but-i-dont-really-give-a-shit-and-wasnt-really-listening tone] well, just try to smile a lot and get through it."
W...T....F.... I mean, i didnt need her to say "OMG! go home now, you poor child!" but what she did say was bemusing.
MISCELLANEOUS - Explain to me ppl who get irritated when a sales lady says hello. When I say, "Hi, how are you?" yall ack like I just called yo mama out her name...since when did "Hello" become fighting words??
- and i cant stand yall triflin ppl who throw clothes anywhere in the store BUT where you got them from... gon stick sum blue shoes and swim suits from the back of the store in the front with the T-shirts. And mix jewelry from the left in with dress shirts on the right. And put yellow mess over here in this section clearly reserved for purples only. If the store closes at 9 and I get home at midnight, its because of your triflin asses!
For those of you who have been watching the latest installment of "Making the Band" - I know it looks like Day 26 is headed south...but before you write them off as another one of Diddy's failed pet projects, check out the new album, "Forever In a Day." And by "check out," I mean purchase. Upon first listen, I was less than impressed...I felt like some of the songs were left over from the debut album. I kinda agreed with Que, who wanted more uptempo and diverse joints (he clearly lost that battle)...but here's the thing: when you have a group with all 5 members talened enough to sing lead, a group with voices so rich that you just want to wrap them around you like a blanket - even the not-good songs dont sound quite so bad. What am i saying? these boys have talent, plain and simple! And the good joints far outnumber the other ones. The lead single "Ima Put It on Her" is a nice summertime dance track, followed on the album by a collab with TPain. The other two songs you saw on the show, "Stadium Music" and "So Good" are also among the standout tracks. Songs like "Babymaker," with lyrics like "This is the babymaker/after we lelave the club i'll make you my baby later" come off a little amateur-ish, like a song best saved for someone with less talent, like Omarion. Then you have "Then There's You" with the mark of one Schaefer Smith (bka Ne-Yo) all over it. If you're a Ne-Yo fan (Like me) you'll enjoy it. If not, then...skip to the next dance track "I Need That" produced by Jermaine Dupri. For me, the best song on the album this go round is a lush, slow-tempo song written by Que and Dawn. "Perfectly Blind," in terms of production, vocal arrangement and lyricism, is just a perfect song. It's one of those songs that let the boys really show off their artistry and range.
Most of the time, ppl want a clear-cut superstar (which is why they hate a team like the Pistons, where everybody plays well but no one stands out.) But with Day 26, you have 5 stars. Yes, I'm partial to the gruffness and soul Robert possesses, and the style and effortlessness of Big Mike's vocals. But honestly, each member is coming into his own identity, and you hear that a little more on this album. There's still room for growth, but Day 26 is definitely headed in the right direction and can be a group with staying power.
We all know life isn't fair...but today I'd like to report to you that MTV and BET are joining forces to start a new channel targeted toward African American adults. It will be called "Centric," and it will directly compete with TV One. Viacom, the media conglomerate behind BET and MTV, will of course be the parent company, which means the new channel wil be well-equipped to take on the black-owned TV One. Although TV One is superior in terms of programming, it's not doing well in terms of profitably, so we'll have to wait and see how this one plays out. Viacom doesn't like to offer black ppl programs with substance, but you know ppl go for flash and style over substance any day. However, here is a sample of the shows already in the works: "Keeping Up with the Joneses," following high society in Houston; "Model City," following the lives of male models in Gotham; "Real Life Divas," a bio series on music stars; and "Urban Livin'", an interior design and home makeover series hosted by Helen Bailey.
What that sounded like to me: "A fake Real Housewives of Atlanta, a Next Top Model spinoff for guys, and a black HGTV show."
And in other news, BET will give that damn unfunny-ass Monique her own talk show....her radio show just got pulled off the air, but for some reason, ppl love that big bear of a woman, so here she is getting another chance.
Finally! Someone put MediaTakeOut.com on blast! You know that site thats like a train wreck; you just can't turn away....even though you KNOW it has less than 0.00% credibility. Well, they posted a crazy story bout a tranney sleeping with rapper Chingy. and here is Chingy's response:
Just because you are skinny, you do not have the right to wear little shirts with your leggings. Stretch pants go with tunics. That is the style right now. DOnt have yo lil booty ass in the mall in sum tite stretch pants and a lil tee stopping right above ur hip bones. That still looks stank. (Just like big girls look bad in them shiny ass pleathery "stanky Legg" video hot pants)
Also...lil booty girls: you still need to throw a belt on with your jeans. Think about it; you dont have a booty or hips to hold the jeans up on your waist...so we all see ur lil plumber's crack as you tip toe by. Just a public service announcement.
I would just like to ask all the white women if Tina Fey has given you all the green light to put your glasses back on? A year ago, glasses were for Ugly Betty.....now yall be in the mall all day long str8 rockin' them bifocals!
Thank Tina, with all her awkward comedic genius, for liberating and empowering you all!
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