Crazy As A Road Lizard

07.08.09 - Chapter 4: Pages of Life - My Birthday Wish List

2009-07-01T15:21:00.003-05:00

**UPDATE** A few items have been marked off the list: #3, #10, #12...whoo hoo!!! One week from today will be my 35th birthday - 07.08.09! I'm excited :-)Let me quickly explain the chapters (yes I actually have written the book, no you can't read it yet):~ Chapter 1: birth to 17 <<---perfect childhood! ~ Chapter 2: 18 to 28 <<---sheer madness, dumb 20s...dumb, dumb, dumb! ~ Chapter 3: 29 to 34 <<-

WTF Files: Hurricane Chris Honored by La. House of Representatives

2009-06-25T00:44:00.002-05:00

okay, everybody say it together...WTF?!!!My people just regressed about 100 years. I'm still speechless and overwhelmed that the Louisiana House of Representatives took up almost 10 minutes of valuable time on the last day and a half of session, with the fate of higher education and healthcare still hanging in the balance, to do this mess...not to mention the bonus performance:Jesus be a Doppler

I Just Got a Tweet from Kanye

2009-05-14T11:57:00.005-05:00

...okay, not really. K.Wizzle is p.o.'d because his imposter is tweeting away and Twitter won't shut it down. Here's a little of what he had to say:… WHY WOULD I USE TWITTER??? I ONLY BLOG 5 PERCENT OF WHAT I’M UP TO IN THE FIRST PLACE. ... I’M TOO BUSY ACTUALLY BUSY BEING CREATIVE MOST OF THE TIME AND IF I’M NOT AND I’M JUST LAYING ON A BEACH I WOULDN’T TELL THE WORLD. ... THE PEOPLE AT TWITTER

Rumor Has It: Octo-Parents Jon & Kate Are Fakin' It For TV

2009-05-14T11:29:00.005-05:00

Gettin' paid to pimp your kids must make this couple feel really good. Reports are that Jon & Kate are not really together anymore and are operating under a "special" contract. This is a travesty, and what's worse is that there are 8 kids who will be scarred by their parents' greed. Starring in a reality TV show should be off limits for families with young children.(Go to the source to see the

What's in a Name Corey Blount?

2009-05-13T17:43:00.004-05:00

You just can't make this stuff up. Just keep reading the news and the jokes write themselves.Former first round draft pick and Chicago Bulls player Corey Blount was sentenced to a year on possession charges after being caught with 29 pounds of mary jane. Now I'm far from an authority on recreational cannibus use, but I'm pretty sure 29 lbs is more than enough to get you thru those back

Jon & Kate + 8 - 1 x 15 yrs of child support + alimony = It's cheaper to keep her.

2009-05-13T17:02:00.002-05:00

Talk about a bad decision. I don't care how bad it gets or how much you think you're in "different places", sometimes divorce is a very bad option. In the case of Octo-dad Jon Gosselin from the show "Jon & Kate Plus 8"...divorce will be very costly. He may want to re-evaluate his options. (read full story here)

Wonderbras Unite!

2009-05-12T23:49:00.004-05:00

After the scandal that erupted over Miss California, Carrie Prejean's choice to stand by her convictions during the Miss America pagent and the subsequent photos of her that were "leaked" to the media, Miss California has pledged that "from this day forward I promise I will use my naked breasts for good." (source)As will I Carrie. As will I. *a single tear fell*

John Legend Makes Nutmeg Sexy

2008-11-25T23:39:00.004-06:00

John Legend is the definition of freak in every sense of the word. If you've ever listened to his CDs or even just one song, all he sings about is sex...and mostly in very creative lyrics. Imagine my disbelief as I was sitting watching Stephen Colbert's Christmas Special and John Legend walks into the scene dressed like a park ranger. Then, he commences to sing this ode to a special holiday spice

Sheikh Shakes Down Michael Jackson for $7M

2008-11-17T16:19:00.003-06:00

Sheikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa is seeking $7 million from the embattled singer at London's Royal Courts of Justice.Lawyers for Al Khalifa say the money was intended as an advance on a joint recording project. Jackson, however, claims the cash was a gift.David Sherborne, representing Al Khalifa, says the case would mainly hinge on the nature of Jackson's friendship with the sheikh. (source)

I VOTED TODAY!!!

2008-10-24T23:40:00.010-05:00

I am TOO EXCITED! No, it wasn't my first time voting early, but it was the first time that voting meant so much more. As I approached the early voting location, the thought hit me (Divinely I believe) to document the moments so that they would be savored forever. I sent a series of emails to my friends each step along the way. I probably wasn't supposed to be taking pictures, but since I didn't

The Devastation of Hurricane Gustav: The Final Update

2008-09-04T13:14:00.010-05:00

Yesterday's sunset. The remnants of Gustav are barely visible in the sky, but still so devastatingly evident on the ground.Well, it's day five post Gustav and I've grown weary of talking about it. My energy and attention is focused on my fellow Baton Rougeans who are still without basic services and supplies, so it's tough for me to keep talking about the devastation of the storm from behind a

Gustav - Day Three: Assessing the State of the Situation

2008-09-02T19:00:00.006-05:00

Our lights came back on at 3:15pm today...just as Dad had started to resume his intense generator repair project. Honestly, I feel a little guilty that we have all the creature comforts of electricity, food, and the internet, when so many of my friends are hot, bored, filing insurance claims, and in one case...homeless.Last night, people from the lower parishes of Louisiana spent the night with

Tracking Hurricane Gustav - Day Two

2008-09-01T19:33:00.007-05:00

Well, as you know, Hurricane Gustav made landfall in south Louisiana today. I'm still high and dry in north Louisiana. It's just starting to rain here and the wind is mildly gusty. There is an eerie darkness starting to fall. The kind that happens when the sun doesn't penetrate the clouds. There was no sunset today...just gloom.We've been eating and watching CNN all day, and unfortunately, I've

Hurricane Gustav...Here We Go Again

2008-09-01T00:16:00.007-05:00

As a resident of south Louisiana for the past 16 years, I have hung around for quite a few hurricanes. The first one was Andrew during my freshman year at Southern University. The university was without power for a few days and all they could feed us was sandwiches. Eventually I was able to find a ride home...thank God for Big Sam and his Ford Fiesta!Fast forward 13 years to Hurricane Katrina. (

New Obama Ad Rips McCain

2008-08-12T23:53:00.002-05:00

I like this. Quite entertaining. I wonder if this is Barack Obama's official exit from "silly season" and grand entrance into "pimp slap" season.What do you think about it?

Issac Hayes Dies

2008-08-10T20:56:00.005-05:00

Singer Issac Hayes is dead at the age of 65. Hayes is best known for the title song from the movie "Shaft" and most recently as the voice of the character "Chef" on the cartoon South Park.Relatives found Hayes, 65, unconscious in his home next to a still-running treadmill, said Steve Shular, a spokesman for the Shelby County Sheriff's Department. Paramedics attempted to revive him and took him

Comedian Bernie Mac Dead at Age 50

2008-08-09T08:24:00.007-05:00

Bernie Mac had been hospitalized with pneumonia for several days now and despite reports that he was responding well to treatment, his publicist has just announced that he has lost the battle and died at a Chicago hospital early this morning.Bernie Mac was hospitalized with pneumonia on August 1, 2008. Soon after, rumors of his demise had circulated, but were denied by his publicist. On August 2,

John Edwards Admits It

2008-08-09T00:37:00.004-05:00

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Another politician had an affair...blah, blah, blah. That's not the real news. The part that I'm astonished about is that the National Enquirer broke the story back in October. That's ten months ago! So you mean to tell me that the National Enquirer has been right all these years? There really are aliens running a bar and grill in El Segundo? Elvis really lives at Neverland

Texas Swinger Sex Club Taught Children to Have Sex

2008-08-07T01:36:00.003-05:00

So while the John McCain is making videos about Britney Spears and Paris Hilton, pledging to rebuild another country by continuing a 100-year war, and wasting money on tire gauge gag gifts, this is what's happening on the mean streets of America. Where's Governor Bush when you need him? In Tyler, Texas, Patrick "Booger Red" Kelly is on trial for helping to run swinger parties that forced children

Usher Wants His Mommy

2008-08-06T22:45:00.006-05:00

Dear Mama, I know I cut you loose on Mother's Day as a "gift" to you, but I really need you now. You see, I thought that my wife could replace you. I thought that I was hot enough to make it on my own, but now that Lil' Wayne sold a million records in one week and I only sold 3 (did you buy the 3rd copy? Tameka bought the other two) I realize more than ever that I need you.Mama please. I'm

Obama Says McCain & Co. "Take pride in being ignorant"

2008-08-06T00:50:00.004-05:00

You gotta love this. By now, you've heard the hoopla surrounding Barack Obama's statement that inflating tires will reduce oil consumption. And SURELY you've heard the Republican belly laugh over the sheer ridiculosity (yes, I made that word up) of Obama's "energy plan". Well, turns out, Obama didn't make that statement uninformed. According to his team of energy experts, the U.S. could save

Morgan Freeman in "Driving Miss Meyer"

2008-08-04T23:41:00.005-05:00

As you have probably already heard, actor Morgan Freeman was in a serious car accident in northern Mississippi and is in serious condition. Freeman, 71, had to be extracted from the car with the jaws of life. He was conscious and in good spirits during the rescue and is looking forward to a speedy recovery.His passenger, Demaris Meyer - described as a mutual friend of Freeman and his business

Obama's Tire Answer is Absolutely Right!

2008-08-04T23:15:00.005-05:00

Sen. Obama was recently asked a question about reducing the US dependence on foreign oil. His response was that our country could become more energy efficient by inflating our car tires and getting regularly scheduled maintenance.Needless to say, the Republicans are laughing this simple response under the table. They are broadcasting Obama's answer as foolish and another example of his

It's Been a Long Time...

2008-07-18T23:23:00.003-05:00

...sorry, it's been so long. Hopefully this makes up for it.Keison Wilkins, a 33 year old man on trial for various charges including felonious assault, felon in possession of a weapon and firing a gun into a habitation was sentenced to 42 years in jail. But not without a week of crackpot drama, including the video above where Wilkins faked a heart attack to stall the proceedings. (Spotted over at

Woman Dies in Emergency Room...Nobody Notices

2008-07-01T15:04:00.003-05:00

For more than an hour, a woman lay on the floor in a hospital emergency room dying. She had been in the waiting area for more than 24 hours after she had been forcibly admitted to the psychiatric ward. Patients (psych unit patients mind you) sat just a few feet away, but seemed to not notice. Six staff members have been fired. Of course the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation promises

I Know You Miss Me

2008-06-26T00:11:00.004-05:00

Okay, first of all, allow me to apologize for being so slack with the postings. I've been in somewhat of a transition from full time employee to self employed. I've been in meetings, building a website, designing business cards, etc. and the reality is starting to settle in that I don't have to go into the office everyday. I just realized that I can post all day from home if I want to, so I'll

BUSTED! Police Walk in on a Baton Rouge Man Trying to Have Sex with a Dog

2008-06-22T23:27:00.005-05:00

If my nieces are reading this, turn off the computer and go play xbox or something for a few minutes.For everyone else, (hang on, I'm putting on Atomic Dog as the background soundtrack to this story) here's what happened (I'll try to give the less graphic version. If you want all the details, click here):While attempting to serve a warrant Wednesday, U.S. marshals stumbled upon a man having sex

Once You Go Barack...

2008-06-16T23:39:00.006-05:00

This afternoon on the radio, I heard some rumblings about an offensive Barack Obama Assassination exhibit that was in New York across the street from the New York Times entrance. I did a little investigating and if you haven't heard or seen it here's what it's all about:[On June 4th] A Boston-born performance artist, Yazmany Arboleda, tried to set up a provocative art exhibition in a vacant

New Orleans Man Arrested with Diaper Full of Heroin

2008-06-16T22:59:00.005-05:00

Officers said they patted down Frank Keys Jr. and found he was wearing a diaper. When asked if there was anything in the diaper, officers said Keys nodded his head.Okay, stop right there. The visual of this whole ordeal is cracking me up. So, if you were the officer, what would be your next course of action to investigate the dirty diaper?a) sniff test b) touch test c) strip searchAccording to

Obama's Father's Day Sermon

2008-06-16T22:03:00.003-05:00

If you haven't watched the Father's Day speech, here's the video in it's entirety. It's about 23 minutes long. Good message.According to CNN.com:The issue adds to his family values credentials and lets voters see him delivering a stern message to black voters."We can't simply write these problems off to past injustices," Obama said Sunday. "Those injustices are real. There's a reason our families

Obama's Kenyan Family Celebrates His Nomination

2008-06-09T22:45:00.005-05:00

This is a pretty cool news clip on the reaction to Obama's candidacy by his grandmother's [Sarah Obama] village in Kenya. The village has very high expectations of it's offspring when he becomes the US President. No doubt the Republican machine will try to use this against him in some form. Just watch.Anyway, the clip is about 4 minutes long. I would love to sit and talk to his grandmother. I bet

A Terrorist Fist Jab?

2008-06-09T21:03:00.005-05:00

Fox News needs to be held accountable for the reckless, inflammatory nature of their reporting under the guise of "fair & balanced." On Friday, an anchor at Fox News teased an upcoming segment on: "the gesture everyone seems to interpret differently," Fox News' E.D. Hill said: "A fist bump? A pound? A terrorist fist jab? ... We'll show you some interesting body communication and find out what it

Deion & Pilar: Prime Time Love

2008-06-06T00:51:00.004-05:00

This show is so much fun to watch. Deion & Pilar are such a HOT couple. Lots of people are hatin on the 33-ish biracial smokin' hot beauty with the ridiculous body after 3 kids, money to the ceiling, and a sexy husband who is one of the greatest athletes in history. (She just made me remember why I don't want to cut my hair yet. Whew...that was close!)I ain't hatin on P. As long as Deion's happy.

He Has Risen...He is Not Dead!

2008-06-06T00:22:00.003-05:00

Jesus' body has been found. After the Lord went missing from the side of a Detroit church on Monday, he was spotted on Wednesday, in the bushes in an alley a couple of blocks away from the church.Funny parallel. According to the Easter teachings, Jesus was buried on Friday and resurrected a couple of days later. Mary Magdalene "discovered" him in the garden (at first she thought he was the

Chivalry is Dead

2008-06-05T23:27:00.004-05:00

Raw video footage:This is really a messed up story. A 78-year old man got hit by a car in broad daylight. The driver never stopped, nor did anyone else. Reportedly four people called 911, but the police cruiser that showed up on the scene just happened to be driving down the street. When he saw the man lying in the street he stopped and called for an emergency dispatch.My first thought after

Jesus Needs to Start Packing Pepper Spray

2008-06-04T22:16:00.004-05:00

In the words of Mary Magdeline as she discovered Jesus' body missing from the tomb, "Sir, where have you taken him?! Where have you taken my lord?!"You know times are really hard when people steal from the church, right? Well Jesus must be coming back tomorrow cause somebody decided that they needed to steal his body right off the cross on the side of a church. Yep, an 8 foot version of Jesus was

Hors d'oeuvres

2008-06-04T14:41:00.003-05:00

Okay, I feel really guilty for not having posted anything for almost a week. I've been BUSY okayyy???!!!Anyway, I wanted to give you a few things to snack on while I get myself together. Here's what's happening in the news:Politics: Barack's gonna paint the White House black.Somebody needs to tell Hillary that the fat lady has sung.John McCain was in Baton Rouge today (who knew?) and apparently

50 Cent's Crib is Up In Smoke

2008-05-30T11:20:00.011-05:00

Rapper 50 Cent's NY house went up in flames last night according to reports on TMZ.com. The fire broke out at the six bedroom, five bath house in Dix Hills, NY around 5:00 AM. Six people, including the rapper's ex Shaniqua Tompkins and their 10-year-old son Marquise, were in the house. They all were transported to the hospital and treated for smoke inhalation. Fire investigators are calling the

Who Knew that Catholic Priests Cussed in Church?

2008-05-30T08:09:00.007-05:00

I would have turned Catholic long ago if I would have known that they cuss and get you out of church in 20 minutes! I'm just playing, but seriously, Rev. Michael Pfleger delivered a sermon at Barack Obama's church (Trinity United Church of Christ) in Chicago on Sunday and boy, did he have a lot on his mind! They must have some "make you act a fool" mist that they spray on that microphone.

Keith Olbermann Commentary on Bush Legacy

2008-05-29T23:34:00.002-05:00

Take 12 minutes out of your busy schedule and check this out. Post comments.

Death Row Records to be Sold Off at Auction

2008-05-29T16:05:00.004-05:00

QUICK! Let's pool our money together!Seriously. TMZ.com is reporting that a judge has ordered Suge Knight's pride and joy be sold off to settle his bankruptcy debt. The bidding will start at $24 mil on June 26th and will include the rights to recordings by Tupac, Snoop, & Dr. Dre.Wow. That's a serious investment for whomever wins the bid. Remember when Michael Jackson purchased The Beatles

Sean Levert Died of Natural Causes

2008-05-29T13:50:00.009-05:00

The coroner's report has just been released on the cause of R&B singer Sean Levert's death.County Coroner Frank Miller said Levert died from complications of sarcoidosis, an inflammatory lung disease that produces tiny lumps of cells in body's organs. The coroner said Levert also suffered from other conditions, including cardiovascular disease and withdrawal from alprazolam -- a drug used to

W.W.J.D.?

2008-05-28T12:27:00.005-05:00

What Would Jada [and Will] Do? Well, accorinding to Will Smith, they would work it out. On an appearance on the Ellen Degeneres Show, Will Smith gave the key to the couple's successful 10-year Hollywood marriage to which Ellen was amazed saying, "It's like dog years when you're married here," she said. "That's like 50 years, right?"What I found is divorce just can't be an option," he said. "It's

Former White House Insider Spills the Beans on Bush

2008-05-28T11:35:00.009-05:00

Well, well, well. We all know that a house divided against itself cannot stand, so what happens to the White House, when the roosters start crowing? One such rooster is former White House press secretary Scott McClellan. He was the former spokesman for Bush when he was governor of Texas, was named White House press secretary in 2003, and had previously been a deputy press secretary and was the

I Saw You (and Him) Walking in the Rain...

2008-05-28T11:07:00.007-05:00

...well, actually, it was more like a shower...a GOLDEN shower.Uh oh! Things are not looking too good for Aruh Kelly. Another witness has identified Kells as the male in the infamous sex tape. R. Kelly's former personal assistant, Lindsey Perryman testified Tuesday that she was 110 percent sure it was him on the tape. [What was the extra 10% for? I'm in a movie and I'm not even sure if I'm

NY Gov. Paterson Gives Slick Rick a Full Pardon

2008-05-24T20:47:00.005-05:00

Rapper Slick Rick, known for the hip-hop classics "La-Di-Da-Di", "Children's Story", "Hey Young World", and my favorite, "The Show" with Doug E. Fresh, has finally been granted a pardon by the NEW governor of New York, David E. Paterson.Gov. Paterson announced: "Mr. Walters has fully served the sentence imposed upon him for his convictions, had an exemplary disciplinary record while in prison and

Dead Woman Awakes After Rigor Mortis

2008-05-23T13:37:00.003-05:00

Doctors are calling Val Thomas a medical miracle. They said they can't explain how she is alive.They said Thomas suffered two heart attacks and had no brain waves for more than 17 hours. At about 1:30 a.m. Saturday, her heart stopped and she had no pulse. A respiratory machine kept her breathing and rigor mortis had set in, doctors said."Her skin had already started to harden and her fingers

Still Breastfeeding a Seven Year Old

2008-05-23T12:43:00.004-05:00

Um...yeah. That's what I said. I just spotted this over at News Bloggers on AOL.A 2006 British documentary called Extraordinary Breastfeeding profiles a mother who (with the full support of her husband) decided to breastfeed her children until THEY were ready to wean off. The oldest daughter has fond memories of mom's milk, saying that it was "sweet...better than mangoes, even."Even though this

McCain Denounces Hagee and Rejects Endorsement

2008-05-23T01:00:00.004-05:00

John McCain has come out an publicly denounced and rejected San Antonio based Pastor John Hagee amid pressure surrounding Hagee's sermons regarding the Holocaust and other controversial statements. Hagee has reportedly made statements saying that Hitler was sent by God to force the Jews back to Israel, and that the Catholic Church is the "great whore" referenced in the book of Revelation.

Appeals Court Rules Polygamy Raid Was Illegal

2008-05-23T00:36:00.004-05:00

I'm not surprised at all...and I completely agree. I believe that there were significant holes in the whole case and some things didn't make sense to me in the first place.1). There was a cell phone call from a 16 year old reporting abuse. Okay, again I ask the question how did a child get access to a cell phone inside a camp with no access to the outside world and where did she get a phone

I'm in the movie "A Good Man Is Hard To Find"

2008-05-22T23:21:00.006-05:00

Hey - to all my fans, stans, and stalkers! You can check me out on a new movie that has been released on DVD. Go rent or buy "A Good Man is Hard to Find" today! It was filmed here in Baton Rouge and is the first of several "faith based" movies that will be shot in Louisiana. I had the privilege of being a background extra and actually got a lot of camera time for an extra.You can see me pretty

Is Johnny Cochran My REAL Daddy?!

2008-05-22T21:32:00.006-05:00

My first post about a body double was with my BFF Holly and my FAV singer Jill Scott. Here's the latest installment of body double: my dad (affectionately known around here as Uncle Freddy) and the late Johnnie Cochran, with whom I had the privilege of speaking to by phone almost daily for a while in 1999. He was the attorney representing my boss at the time, but most of the time he would relay

Morehouse Graduates First White Valedictorian

2008-05-15T21:45:00.004-05:00

I have to admit that my initial reaction to this headline was not positive, but after reading the articles about Morehouse College's 2008 valedictorian, I am completely convinced that on both sides of the race conversation, we all need to talk less and listen more. As a graduate of an HBCU (historically black college & university), we are fiercely protective of our status as meccas for the next

It's National Dump on Al Month!

2008-05-15T14:32:00.003-05:00

Woohoo!!! Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day, National Day of Prayer, and Dump on Al Month?! May has officially overtaken my birth month, July, as my favorite month of the year. Thank you Lord for answering prayers.Former Wall Street banker, professor, mobile-home dweller, and soon to be author Al Scales Reynolds is crying a river over the recent breakup of his marriage with his wife, Star Jones.Both

Obama '08 Monkey T-Shirt - UPDATE

2008-05-14T11:56:00.003-05:00

In Marietta, Ga, the owner of Mulligan's Bar and Grill is selling an Obama '08 t-shirt with the likeness of Curious George, the monkey, on it. The owner claims that the shirt was not meant to be seen as a racial reference. He said he did it because he saw a resemblance between Barack Obama and Curious George.According to AJC.com,Rick Blake, a spokesman for publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt,

Goodnight Suge Knight!

2008-05-13T07:48:00.005-05:00

In the yellow trunks, standing 6'3" and weighing in at 315 lbs...the big bully...MARION "SUGE" KNIGHT! The challenger is in the blue trunks and comes in at a svelte 5'10" and 173 lbs...this unnamed opponent is simply known as...THE BARBER!Well, well, well. Notorious Death Row Records mogul Marion "Suge" Knight has finally been brought down to earth...literally. The giant of a man who was the

Neverland Ranch Avoids Foreclosure

2008-05-12T22:08:00.003-05:00

According to a story on BlackVoices.com, A last minute deal has saved Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch from being lost to foreclosure. Just days before the ranch was to be sold off, a real estate investment firm called Colony Capital bought the loan on the singer's fortress.Jackson is said to be in discussions with Colony and its founder, Tom Barrack Jr, "with regard to the ranch and other

O.J.'s "Alleged" Confession

2008-05-12T21:14:00.004-05:00

Okay. I was really trying to resist the urge to write about this. I really was, but as I was reading the article, so many things jumped out at me.A memorabilia dealer who profited from O.J. Simpson for many years has written a tell-all book, one alleging that a groggy Simpson, high on marijuana, confessed to killing his ex-wife after he was acquitted.Mike Gilbert also claims that he helped his

Teen Arrested at Prom for Skimpy Dress

2008-05-12T20:57:00.005-05:00

This girl was turned away from the prom and then arrested for actin' a fool because she couldn't get in with her "custom made" prom dress. Marche's mama needs to have her behind whupped for letting her walk out of the house with that on. She's the one who should have been arrested. Now that's all I have to say. (read the story here)

Jury Selection Underway in R. Kelly Trial

2008-05-12T13:09:00.009-05:00

Aruh Kelly is finally about to get his day in court. Jury selection has begun and is expected to last about a week (source). The child molestation trial is expected to have many twists and turns. The alleged under aged girl in the video is now 23 years old and claims that she in not the one in the video. There is also another woman who is expected to testify that she was the third leg of a

I'm Not A Monster...I Just Play One on TV

2008-05-08T01:20:00.006-05:00

Incestuous daddy grandpa Josef Fritzl is not happy about his new found infamy.Fritzl's lawyer, Rudolf Mayer, said his client had access to a television in jail and was closely watching coverage of his case, which has garnered worldwide attention.Mayer said Fritzl was bothered by the fact that he was being made out to be a monster. He said Fritzl told him, "I'm only being portrayed as a monster

Superdelegates are Getting Off the Fence

2008-05-08T00:36:00.003-05:00

Just as I predicted last night, the superdelegate hornets' nest is stirring. Already today, three supers have pledged support for Obama and one for Clinton. Obama is ahead of Clinton in total delegates: 1,842 to 1,686. Only 217 pledged delegates are up for grabs in the remaining six contests: West Virginia, Kentucky, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Montana and South Dakota. Neither Sen. Barack Obama nor

Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon Confirm Wedding

2008-05-07T11:56:00.004-05:00

Okay, I'm finally catching on. Leak a wedding or baby story. Play coy about it for a few days or a couple of weeks. Get friends and relatives to sort of confirm it. All the while, I get my people to negotiate a photo deal with a magazine. As soon as the details are complete, release picts to the magazine, collect a couple of million and live happily ever after. So here's my plan. The Jacksons are

Georgia Bans "Pot" Candy Sale to Minors

2008-05-07T11:34:00.004-05:00

Seriously? There is a such thing as pot...like marijuana pot...candy? Wow, I had no idea. I remember candy cigarettes. I was a big fan, but I don't think I would have liked them if they actually tasted like cigarettes. "Pot Suckers" and "Kronic Kandy are actually marijuana flavored. Ewww.Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue signed a measure into law Wednesday that bans the sale of "marijuana flavored

Cops in Philly Caught on Video Beating Motorists

2008-05-07T07:59:00.004-05:00

Several Philadelphia police officers, in a department under stress from the killing of another officer, are under investigation for using excessive force. (Read full story here)The officers were videotaped kicking three shooting suspects and hitting them with blackjacks after pulling them from their car late Monday, WCAU-TV reported. Police chased the car down just after 10 p.m. Monday. The men

Clinton Wins Indiana in Triple Overtime

2008-05-07T00:14:00.010-05:00

Talk about coming down to the wire. I have literally been on the phone with one of my friends for the past 3 and 1/2 hours watching and waiting for the Indiana results to come in. We're watching the numbers change and calculating votes and listening to the analysts like it's the NBA playoffs! You know it's serious when you get cut off from telling a story so that you can be updated on the latest

....and North Carolina goes to (the envelope please)...

2008-05-06T20:28:00.008-05:00

Barack Obama wins North Carolina and nets about 8 delegates. He's baaack! After a much maligned few weeks, filled with questions regarding flag pins, pastors, and gas tax - Barack Obama is once again walking tall and carrying a big stick. At a time where polls suggested that he was losing support and popularity among voters due to the media's weapons of mass distraction, the supporters of the

75 Students Arrested in Drug Sting at San Diego State

2008-05-06T18:03:00.006-05:00

I've said it before and I'll say it again: STOP TEXTING!!!Before going to Las Vegas for the weekend, fraternity members involved in the sale of drugs sent text messages to their customers, saying, "We're going to close out our inventory," and inviting them to "buy the cocaine at discounted prices," Damon Mosler, chief of the narcotics division for the San Diego County District Attorney's Office

Jesus Take the Wheel

2008-05-06T16:53:00.005-05:00

Who knew Jesus was living in New Mexico? I guess it makes sense though. NM is kind of a dry, desert place like Jerusalem, so I get why he would choose to live there as opposed to someplace like south Louisiana where the 100% humidity might cause his hair to frizz up.Apparently he and the pope aren't on speaking terms these days. I don't remember them sitting down to break bread while the pontiff

Flip the Script: A Roland Martin Commentary

2008-05-05T22:37:00.004-05:00

I have a lot of respect for Roland Martin, who is a CNN and Essence.com contributor. His point of view in this commentary is that the tables should be turned on all those who have championed the cause against Barak Obama by using Jeremiah Wright as a weakness. He suggests that if it is acceptable that the pundits play that game with one candidate, then the rest are fair game too.Interesting

Stay on the Scene, Like a Sex Machine

2008-05-05T01:15:00.005-05:00

Soul Brotha #1 is still on the scene. 16 months after the Godfather of Soul, James Brown passed away, DNA tests have proven that the sex machine was still in service at least six years before his death. JB's name lives on. James Brown, II is officially the son of former backup singer Tomi Rae Hynie and James Brown. (read AP report)The six year old boy was left out of Brown's will, but now may

Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

2008-05-05T00:32:00.007-05:00

It's Cinco de Mayo, one of my favorite days of the year. I really like the Mexican culture...the bright colors, the food, the music...it all works for me. I think I'm gonna call in sick, put on my Mexican shawl, and go hang out at On the Border all day.Background on Cinco de Mayo:It is NOT Mexico's Independence Day. That's on Sept 16th. Celebrating Cinco de Mayo has become increasingly popular

While One Marriage Begins...Another One Ends

2008-05-04T23:52:00.005-05:00

Not to be outdone by the quickie hush, hush nuptials of Jayonce`, it's been confirmed (sort of) from many sources (except Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey) that the couple did indeed wed in the Bahamas last week. People.com reports that Bishop Clifford Petty of the National Church of God in the Caribbean confirmed to PEOPLE that he presided over the wedding of Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon. Carey, 39,

Bush Delivers Commencement at a H.S. in Tornado Devastated Town

2008-05-04T23:08:00.005-05:00

President Bush addressed a high school graduation Sunday in Greensburg, Kansas, a year after a tornado took 11 lives and destroyed 90 percent of the small Midwestern town. (story)The May 4, 2007, tornado touched down more than 75 times, leaving hundreds of residents of southwestern Kansas without their homes and businesses. It blew winds up to 205 mph, reducing brick-and-mortar buildings to piles

PETA Wants KY Derby Jockey Suspended

2008-05-04T22:35:00.007-05:00

Can PETA please go sit down somewhere? Here's a recap of the events of the Kentucky Derby in case you haven't heard. Eight Belles, the filly who won second place, crossed the finish line and then collapsed on the track with both her front ankles broken. Because her injuries were so extensive, she had to be euthanized right on the track (read full story here)Enter PETA (People for the Ethical

Yeah, I'll Take That In Small Bills Please.

2008-05-01T14:18:00.006-05:00

A 21-year old Ft. Worth, Texas man was arrested trying to cash a $360 BILLION dollar check. That is not a typo...I said a $360,000,000,000.00 - wait...wait - CHECK!This fool wrote HIMSELF a stolen check for $360B so he could start a record label! I'm too through.Police arrested Charles Fuller last week when bank tellers noticed the ridiculously large amount and called the woman whose name was on

Michelle Has Spoken: Let's Move On

2008-05-01T10:19:00.005-05:00

“You know what I think, Meredith,” Mrs. Obama replied. “We’ve got to move forward.”These were the poignant, unapologetic frank words that Michelle Obama spoke to Meredith Viera on the Today Show. I believe that her statement was the punctuation mark that was needed to put this diversion to rest and to move forward. Period.In the first joint interview the couple has given in more than a year,

Now That the Smoke Has Cleared...

2008-04-30T10:28:00.007-05:00

Barack Obama showed up at high noon in the center of town. He turned and walked 20 paces. As the people braced for what was about to happen, he reached for his weapon and fired. *POW* A thick cloud of smoke makes it difficult to see who got hit...After yesterday's events I was left feeling deflated, despondent, discouraged, in disbelief, dismayed and downright dissed. Over the last 24 hours I've

Obama vs. Wright: Divide and Conquer

2008-04-29T14:27:00.007-05:00

"...I HAVE OUTLINED A NUMBER OF DIFFERENCES AMONG THE SLAVES; AND I TAKE THESE DIFFERENCES AND MAKE THEM BIGGER. I USE FEAR, DISTRUST AND ENVY FOR CONTROL PURPOSES. ...DISTRUST IS STRONGER THAN TRUST AND ENVY STRONGER THAN ADULATION, RESPECT OR ADMIRATION. The Black slaves after receiving this indoctrination shall carry on and will become self-refueling and self-generating for HUNDREDS of years,

Public Enemy #1

2008-04-29T11:07:00.004-05:00

I have to admit that before today, I had never purposed to read one of Dr. Martin Luther King's speeches. The "I Have a Dream Speech" runs every year in January and again in February for Black History Month. People of various backgrounds - conservative, liberal, black, white, male, female - all seemly have acquiesced to the notion that MLK is the greatest example of a black American to have ever

Keeping it in the Family

2008-04-29T10:19:00.005-05:00

DNA testing has proved that an Austrian man has fathered 6 children by his own daughter. According to CNN.com, 73-year old Josef Fritzl kept his now 42-year old daughter imprisoned under his home for 24 years. The man's wife had NO IDEA that a whole other family was living in a dungeon in her basement. There was a seventh child who died shortly after birth.The children are 19, 18, 15, 14, 12 and

The Time is WRIGHT!

2008-04-27T19:33:00.017-05:00

To quote CNN anchor Rick Sanchez, "an unbelievable speech!" The Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr. delivered in Detroit at the NAACP's Freedom Fund Dinner. (read CNN article here)See the speech in its entirety in four parts here. I have heard many people, black and white, ponder why Rev. Jeremiah Wright did not just slink away into the shadows and disappear for the sake of Barack Obama's campaign.

NOT GUILTY! Cops Acquitted in Sean Bell Murder

2008-04-25T08:35:00.003-05:00

The verdict is in and the three New York City detectives who shot Sean Bell to death outside a strip club in Queens just hours before he was to be married, have been found not guilty. Bell, who was unarmed, was killed in a blaze of 50 bullets - one of the detectives even stopped to reload his semi-automatic. (source)Justice Arthur Cooperman said he found problems with the prosecution's case. He

UPDATE: Controversial North Carolina Republican Ad

2008-04-24T22:03:00.011-05:00

Check out the ad below. These people are crazy for real.To voice your disgust with this ad email the N.C. Republican Party at mailto:email@ncgop.org.By now you've heard the rumbling about the television ad that is set to run in North Carolina on Monday. It was created by the N.C. Republican Party and John McCain has called it despicable and not a reflection of the tone of his campaign, yet the

Rev. Jeremiah Wright Speaks

2008-04-24T21:22:00.008-05:00

After much character assassination and condemnation by the media, Rev. Jeremiah Wright has finally emerged and is ready to talk. In an interview with PBS that will air Friday, Wright expressed frustration with how his sermons had been portrayed by the news media and critics of Obama's White House bid. (source)“I felt it was unfair,” he told PBS' Bill Moyers according to released excerpts. “I felt

Wesley Snipes Gets 3 Years in Prison

2008-04-24T18:17:00.006-05:00

Yep. Nino Brown is going to the pen. According to CNN.com,Wesley Snipes was sentenced to three years in prison and fined up to $5 million Thursday for failing to file federal tax returns. It was the maximum sentencepossible under federal sentencing guidelines. Snipes was convicted on three misdemeanor counts of failure to file federal income tax returns. U.S. District Judge William Terrell Hodges

Eating Bananas May Produce Boys?

2008-04-24T00:13:00.005-05:00

According to the old nursery rhyme, little boys are made of "snips and snails and puppy dog tails." No one ever mentioned anything about bananas.Scientists at Britain's Oxford and Exeter Universities have confirmed that women can influence the gender of their child with what they eat before they conceive, according to new research that lends scientific support to age-old superstitions about

Louisiana Senate Panel Rejects Saggy Pants Bill

2008-04-23T23:16:00.005-05:00

Right here in Baton Rouge, the AP reports that a Louisiana State Senate panel rejected a bill on Tuesday that would make it a crime to wear one's pants too low, even as towns around Louisiana have been banning saggy pants from their streets. Sen. Derrick Shepherd's bill would have made it illegal to wear, in public, clothing that "intentionally exposes undergarments or intentionally exposes any

Star Jones is Getting a Divorce

2008-04-23T13:41:00.005-05:00

After much speculation about the recent absence of the ever so metro Al Reynolds, Star Jones has finally admitted that she and Big Al are getting a divorce after three and a half years.In a statement released exclusively to Entertainment Tonight, the former "View" co-host says: "Several years ago I made an error in judgment by inviting the media into the most intimate area of my life. A month ago

Juanita Bynum to Appear on Divorce Court

2008-04-23T09:19:00.005-05:00

Why?The Associated Press reports that Bynum, a prominent televangelist whose message of women's empowerment resonated with many followers, said she saw signs of trouble in her marriage well before the assault."I was just trying to make it work because I don't like losing relationships," Bynum told Judge Lynn Toler, who hears cases on the syndicated show distributed by Twentieth Television. "All

Jay-Z & Beyonce's Marriage is Official

2008-04-23T08:37:00.005-05:00

According to People.com, Jay-Z and Beyonce's marriage is officially confirmed. The couple filed their signed wedding license Friday in Scarsdale, N.Y.The couple's license was filed more than five days after the wedding – as required by law – it's expected to be processed with the state without a penalty. Though sources confirmed the wedding to PEOPLE, the couple have remained silent about their

The Deion & Pilar Sanders Show

2008-04-23T01:31:00.009-05:00

You may have heard that former NFL and MLB baller Deion "PrimeTime" Sanders and his gorgeous wife Pilar, star in a new reality series about their marriage and family (they have 5 children!). The show actually began airing on April 15 and follows Sanders' home life. The eight episode series will also focus on Pilar's contribution to Deion's life and how they're raising their five children in the

Hillary Clinton Takes Pennsylvania

2008-04-23T00:21:00.003-05:00

The Pennsylvania primary is now over and Hillary Clinton has been officially declared the winner by a margin of 10%. The Obama camp is not surprised by the win, it was actually expected. Their only concern was to narrow the margin of victory and they have done so significantly as Clinton started off with better than a 20% projected margin of victory at the start of campaigning.Clinton commended

Olympic Gold Medalist Drugged with Date-Rape Pills

2008-04-23T00:01:00.003-05:00

Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist ice dancer Pasha Grishuk was drugged with GHB, a common date rape drug, during a business meeting at a ritzy Orange County hotel, a sheriff's spokesman said Tuesday (source).Feeling sick and numb, Grishuk noticed a partially dissolved pill in her drink at dinner and then investigators found another dissolved pill in the bottom of a drink she ordered from the hotel's

UPDATE: SC Teen May Get Life in Prison for School Bombing Plot

2008-04-21T02:26:00.005-05:00

It may sound more like a case involving a terrorism suspect, but a straight-A South Carolina high school student will face a charge of attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction. Ryan Schallenberger, 18, was arrested for allegedly plotting a suicide attack on his school in the small town of Chesterfield, S.C. He's seen here in court Tuesday. (source)Schallenberger will be charged with federal

Free Foxy Brown!

2008-04-21T01:32:00.009-05:00

I usually scan the net for pictures to compliment my posts, but this one that was on AOL Music was already more than enough.Why Lawdddd?!?! Why is this chile a hot mess? AKA's all over the world need to unite and ride on this chick for making pink and green look so bad. Fox Boogie got out of the pen after serving eight months of a one-year sentence stemming from an assault of two nail salon

UPDATE: Tia Mowry Gets Married

2008-04-21T00:57:00.007-05:00

Tia Mowry (one half of twin actresses Tia & Tamera Mowry) married longtime beau, actor Cory Hardrict on Sunday, according to People.com. Mowry and Hardrict, 28, were engaged on Christmas Day, 2006. The two were married at the Four Seasons Resort the Biltmore Santa Barbara in front of 170 guests. Mowry walked down the aisle to a live performance by R&B singer Kenny Lattimore, who sang "For You."

50 Cent Has Beef with Alicia Keys?

2008-04-20T23:13:00.006-05:00

Before I even read the article, my initial reaction was "Curtis, go sit down somewhere."Let me give you a little background on this story. If you haven't heard by now, a couple of weeks ago, Alicia Keys did an interview for Blender Magazine where some statements that were 'reportedly' made by her were spun into a little controversy. There's now this 'conspiracy theorist' label that the media is

Michelle Obama on The Colbert Report

2008-04-18T02:34:00.002-05:00

If you missed The Colbert Report on Tuesday when Michelle Obama was on, check out the clip below. It's about 7 minutes long, but it's an easy watch. Stephen Colbert is funny as usual and Mrs. Obama certainly holds her own. She is sharp!

Jada Pinkett Smith

2008-04-18T01:49:00.005-05:00

Okay, this woman is beautiful for no reason. She's my other girl-crush (don't misunderstand, I know who I am, which is why I can acknowledge a beautiful woman without there being any closet issues). I don't have anything in particular to tell you about her, I just wanted to post this picture because this is what I'm gonna look like after 2 kids! This is a photo from 2006 (I think) that was on