New Best Friends?

So Chris Martin of Coldplay worked with Jay-Z on his upcoming Kingdom Come album, and when Jay performed in London this week, Mr. Martin joined him onstage and attended his afterparty along with his lovely wife, Gwyneth Paltrow.

As you can see in the pics below, Beyonce seemed to enjoy their company......amongst other things. LOL.





Nope......she's just drunk...... lol







Awww...I think she looks cute drunk. She always looks so posed and forced and "on" all the time so it looks nice to see her with her guard down.

Yuck

I'm officially mad at Janet. There is NO WAY King paid her anywhere near what Playboy would pay so she's just playing herself at this point. These pics are trashy and cheap and basically show us everything we've seen already and more. Combine that with the nipples the world saw on national television years ago and she honestly could've had a Playboy shoot done. Come to think of it, Playboy probably would've done something MORE tasteful. Damn.

A "Project Runway" Mini-Recap

My take on last night's episode:

* The judges definitely got it right this time. Uli's dress was HOT. In fact, I want it RIGHT NOW so that I can wear it out tomorrow night. :)

* Usually I think Jeffrey's pretty funny. Usually I take his side when he makes caustic comments about his fellow designers but last night I just thought he sounded bitter. When he ran through everyone else and put all of their outfits down and said that Michael's three descriptive words were just "stupid", I made a nasty face towards him on my TV screen. :) However, the real clincher was when he told Tim a dress he previously made people literally "cry because it was so beautiful". Ok, stop right there Jeffrey. You officially take yourself WAY too seriously. I was honestly fearful for the judges when they put him down on the runway. He looked like he was about to go ballistic. I understand he's a recovering addict and all but he needs yoga or something in his life PRONTO.

* Why were the judges going on and on about Michael's sportswear??? Maybe it's just me but I've never seen a Juicy-like sweatsuit or even pants for that matter come down the runway from Mr. Knight. True, his style was more relaxed and casual but sportswear just seemed like the wrong way to describe it to me.

* I thought it was very interesting that Heidi said she would wear ALL of Laura's dresses. Really? I can't see Heidi in such buttoned-up frigid Bree Van De Kamp type clothing but I guess she just hasn't shown the world that side of her. :)

* It was nice that they all "won" in the end this week. I could not decide who they should kick off either so I would've probably made the same choice. For those who are unaware of a little-known fact about the show though, it is ALWAYS the final FOUR who get to show at Olympus Fashion Week. However, it is only the top THREE who are showcased in the final episode, and are in the running to win. The fourth person just gets to design a show and introduce it in the tents at Bryant Park. I'm not sure why this is and why they ALWAYS insist on pretending like it's only three people that get to show. I've always thought it would be better to just SAY that they want to get to the top four so that they can showcase their line at Olympus Fashion Week, but that they'd also like to get to the top three so that they can be in the finale. Doncha think? Anyway, it's possible that they were sick of playacting about it all so they took the easy way out and let all four of 'em win this time. Maybe.

What Have I Been Telling You People?

Excerpted from CNN.com...

NYC eyes ban on restaurant trans fats
Read the full article here.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Three years after the city banned smoking in restaurants, health officials are talking about prohibiting something they say is almost as bad: artificial trans fatty acids.

The city health department unveiled a proposal Tuesday that would bar cooks at any of the city's 24,600 food service establishments from using ingredients that contain the artery-clogging substance, commonly listed on food labels as partially hydrogenated oil.

Artificial trans fats are found in some shortenings, margarine and frying oils and turn up in foods from pie crusts to french fries to doughnuts.

Doctors agree that trans fats are unhealthy in nearly any amount, but a spokesman for the restaurant industry said he was stunned the city would seek to ban a legal ingredient found in millions of American kitchens.

"Labeling is one thing, but when they totally ban a product, it goes well beyond what we think is prudent and acceptable," said Chuck Hunt, executive vice president of the city's chapter of the New York State Restaurant Association.

He said the proposal could create havoc: Cooks would be forced to discard old recipes and scrutinize every ingredient in their pantry. A restaurant could face a fine if an inspector finds the wrong type of vegetable shortening on its shelves.

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MISS TLC SAYS: Yeah, heaven forbid they have to rewrite their recipes when TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE DYING EVERY YEAR FROM HEART DISEASE LINKED TO TRANS FATS!!!!!!

John Mayer Is Funny

In order to be Miss TLC's man, you need to be...

* Sexy (like Prince)

* Talented (like Justin)

* Slightly Arrogant (like T.I.)

* A Hot Dresser (like Jay-Z)

and

* Funny (like John Mayer)

Just how funny is John Mayer you ask? Very funny. In fact, he's the whole reason for this post but I couldn't let you go thinking that it's only humor that wins Miss TLC over. It's a whole lot of things (much more so than what's on that list above).

But anyway, back to J-Mac. John Mayer is SO funny that many of you may not know he...

(a) has smoked pot in interviews while pontificating on his sex life,

(b) has appeared on "Chappelle's Show" in one of the funniest clips EVER:



[Click here to view that clip through Comedy Central's site. Just choose *watch* for the Season 2 "Electric guitar, drums, or electric piano?" episode.]

(c) writes an extremely funny blog @ John Mayer Blog,

(d) filmed a "fan focus group" for VH-1 that I could watch over and over and over again and still laugh:

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and (e) is not averse to playing 80s TV show theme songs with Questlove on drums, and Dave Chappelle on the mic:

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Seriously folx. This man is hilarious. Go get "Continuum" now to support his habit of making us all laugh. :)

Fantasia Tale A Fantasy?

Very interesting drama over the Fantasia Barrino story...

(From E! Online)

Fantasia's Dad Sues over "Fairy Tale"

by Natalie Finn
Sep 27, 2006, 6:45 AM PT

Fantasia Barrino's life pre-American Idol may not have been a fairy tale, but according to her father, the book about her life includes some parts that are pure fiction.

The American Idol winner's dad, Joseph Barrino, sued publisher Simon & Schuster for $10 million Tuesday, alleging that the 2005 memoir Fantasia: Life Is Not a Fairytale contains "false, exaggerated, sensational, intentional and malicious untruths."

Joe Barrino, a truck driver and a musician himself, is claiming that, although his daughter is listed as the book's author, it was the singer's grandmother, pastor Addie Collins, who actually penned the story. The details that granny supposedly fudged include a description of Joe Barrino as being hostile to the music industry, a part where he asks his daughter for money, and the suggestion that his children's music careers were more important to him than their education. (Fantasia has three brothers and their parents, Joe and Diane, are still married.)

In Life Is Not a Fairytale, which was recently made into a Lifetime biopic starring the author-on-record herself, Barrino provides a first-person account of her life, from her poverty-stricken upbringing in North Carolina to becoming a single mother at 17 to winning the Idol crown in 2004. She discusses being raped as a teenager by a high school classmate and also discloses that she was functionally illiterate, memorizing the songs that she was scheduled to perform by ear, rather than by reading the lyrics, and improvising her way through some of Idol's scripted portions.

"The unfortunate publication of Fantasia's life story by Simon & Schuster seeks to capitalize on her American Idol success through disparaging certain members of her family," Joe Barrino's attorney, Kendall Minter, said in a statement. "The lawsuit seeks to redress these wrongs and restore the integrity of the family members."

Just how certain episodes of Barrino's life really played out has already been an issue. Fox objected to a scene in Lifetime's small-screen adaptation of her bio in which an Idol producer oh-so-gently informs Barrino of the chatter swirling about her being a high school dropout and unwed mother. The fictional producer then sensitively informs the then-19-year-old that no one would blame her for dropping out of the competition.

Fox declared the scene to be a "complete fabrication." Besides, in addition to being sleazy, it also would have been shoddy business. Barrino's debut album, Free Yourself, was nominated for four Grammys and her first single, "I Believe," spent 11 weeks atop the Billboard 100.

News of the lawsuit comes as Life Is Not a Fairytale's ghostwriter, Kim Green, spoke out to Radar Online saying she would like some recognition for her contribution to the book, which sold nearly 50,000 copies and made the New York Times bestseller list.

"I want people to know that I wrote that book," says Green, who was reportedly paid $45,000 for her efforts.

Green tells Radar Online that she decided to come forward and publicly demand acknowledgment after not being asked to consult on the Lifetime biopic and the indignity of having to actually buy a ticket to a recent Fantasia concert in Atlanta.

But with Joe Barrino's lawsuit pending, Green's timing might be a little off.

As for Fantasia, the 22-year-old songbird is set to release her sophomore effort, tentatively titled Young Girl, Old Soul, and featuring a duet with über-diva Aretha Franklin, Nov. 28.

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Rapid Fire

I didn't want to report on this two days ago when the story first started floating around the internet because it wasn't backed up by credible sources. However, it is now on CNN.com by way of The Associated Press so it nows seems to unfortunately be true. Rev. Run and his wife Justine have suffered a major loss in that the baby she delivered last week has passed. You can read the full story here.

So now they say it's methadone that led to the death of Anna Nicole Smith's son. You can read the full story here.

Oh, and also her lawyer/boyfriend? claims he's the father of her newborn. Anyone who has ever seen ONE episode of the now-defunct E! "The Anna Nicole Show" could've seen his obsession with her from a mile away. You can read the full story about the baby here.

"Flavor Of Love 2" Girls Lookalikes

Deelishis and Sheneneh from Martin (yeah, I said it)......



















Bootz and rapper Foxy Brown......
















New York and Muppets character Janice......

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Chart Chat

The Top 10 albums on this week's chart:

1. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE "FUTURESEX/LOVE SOUNDS" (217,106 units sold)

2. CLAY AIKEN "THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS" (205,176 units sold)

3. FERGIE "DUTCHESS" (142,363 units sold)

4. KENNY CHESNEY "LIVE THOSE SONGS AGAIN" (136,891 units sold)

5. JOHN MAYER "CONTINUUM" (132,836 units sold)

6. BEYONCE "B'DAY" (91,185 units sold)

7. DIANA KRALL "FROM THIS MOMENT ON" (84,840 units sold)

8. CHINGY "HOODSTAR" (70,390 units sold)

9. HINDER "EXTREME BEHAVIOR" (69,243 units sold)

10. BOB DYLAN "MODERN TIMES" (67,919 units sold)


Look at my man Justin hanging onto the top spot while other high-profile releases debuted!!! Justin is DOIN it.

Clay and Fergie both sold less units than I thought they would but Clay still did debut pretty big. Honestly, it's just a shame that Justin sold 12K more than Aiken because it would've been nice for Mr. KD Lang (I'm referring to his current look) to come in at #1 and show the world that he still has fans. Oh well.

I'm surprised that Chingy debuted in the top 10. I didn't think that anyone cared about him anymore. Although, I do love the song with Tyrese. I can't front.

And for those that care, Justin's officially 100K away from a million sold...... :)

Hot Shoes

Five inch heels are not for everyone but as Carrie Bradshaw said to Alan Cumming's character in "The Real Me" (a popular fourth season episode of Sex and The City):

"Feel free to put me up in the big girl shoes"

Then again, Carrie ended up tripping and falling on the runway so......proceed with caution. :)

The Crawford Controversy

You may have heard last week about photos taken of Cindy Crawford's daughter for a swimsuit line that were deemed so inappropriate and provocative that they were scrapped and taken off the company's site after much complaining.

Here's the thing. Children are going to wear bathing suits. Children are sometimes going to make doe-eyed faces when they gaze into a camera. Children are going to hug each other. So the fact that a few of the pics contained that kind of material and experienced much backlash bothers me a bit. People were furious saying that the pics catered to pediphiles. Not to say that pediphiles wouldn't love the pics. But pediphiles can look at pics in any children's clothing catalog and probably find themselves turned on. Does that mean that children shouldn't model at all? No. If you are naturally inclined to be a perverted sicko, then you can probably be a perverted sicko with or without pics of Cindy's daughter playing around on a beach.

Now making a child pose or act like an adult when they so clearly aren't IS wherein lies the problem. The Calvin Klein ads from back in the day shot to look like they took place in a seedy basement circa 1970 with innocent adolescents being asked creepy questions while being told to strip sickened me beyond belief. There was an intent there and the intent was not cool.

Of all the pics of Cindy's daughter (yes, I have reviewed the whole shoot), the only one that strikes me as inappropriate is the "tattoo" one. Cindy's reps laughed it off with the response that it was a washable tattoo and was not put on for the shoot but was instead something the little girl liked to put on regardless. Ok. Here's another problem. The tattoo is across her lower back just like how the "big girls" would wear it. THAT to me is the parent's poor judgement. If a child wants to fool around with removable tattoos then make them put them on their arm, or hand, or leg. NOT their hip bone, chest, or lower back - all sexually suggestive places that are popular amongst an "older" set.

Secondly, that particular picture shows the girl topless looking over her shoulder. NO NO NO NO NO NO. Topless is SOOOOO bad, and especially when her arms are up around her chest as if she's covering her breasts a la Jennifer Lopez in the end of the "Love Don't Cost A Thing" video before she runs into the water.



If the photographer or stylist was trying to evoke an image much like one the aformentioned J.Lo, Lindsay Lohan, or Jennifer Love Hewitt have used in their own careers, then I am shocked and appalled.





And for those who are curious...here's the pic in question:

Love/Hate

We here @ The Wonderful World of Miss TLC......

LOVE the new Diddy featuring Christina Aguilera song "Tell Me". It's SO Miss TLC and the beat is banging courtesy of Just Blaze. I can't WAIT to hear this one in a club. (The song is featured on Diddy's "Press Play" album which will be released on Oct. 17th.)

HATE these boots. I'm still in shock over them actually. I thought FOR SURE that Casadei had to be joking when they put them out but apparently they are not. Seriously...they are made to look like they are black mary janes over white knee socks. Um...if you wanted to look like you were wearing black mary janes over white knee socks, then why wouldn't you just put on black mary janes over white knee socks? If anyone has bought these, or is thinking of buying these, please turn in your "i'm stylish" cards at the door right now.



LOVE that my brother was chosen to star as an extra in the upcoming Adam Sandler/Kevin James comedy, "I Now Pronounce You Chuck And Larry". They were filming in downtown Brooklyn the other day and he just happened to be in the area. He said that Adam was really cool and was a lot of fun to work with through all the takes they shot. In case you don't know about this movie, this is the plot: Two straight, single Philadelphia firefighters (Sandler, James) pretend to be a gay couple in order to receive domestic partner benefits. Sounds funny, right?

HATE the new Gap Audrey Hepburn commercials/ad campaign. I know Audrey's a style god and all, but the spots just annoy the hell out of me. I don't know if it's the cheesy AC/DC "Back In Black" tie-in, the fact that I think the pants are ugly, Audrey's voice repeating corny statements about dancing, or her cheesy steps (actually...it's probably all of that), but I always dive for the remote when it comes on. Sorry Gap, I usually ADORE your commercials but this one is a loser to me. Now I'm just looking forward to your kick-ass Christmas spots which just make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside...and in the mood to buy, buy, buy! :)



LOVE that Jack Nicholson is still cool as hell at 69 and on the cover of the current Rolling Stone. In his interview, Jack admits he's never bought a condom and that in the past year his sexual partners "[have] covered the territory from twenty-one to sixty-one." Well...I'm not with the no condom comment but the 21-61 range of lovers is hot...and well...what I'd expect from Jack.



HATE women who insist on wearing cheap stretch pants that are too small for them. I understand stretch pants are the trend (shoot, I love them myself) but you need to get good ones that don't pull so much that they look half see-through. If you want something half see-through, just wear tights...but then tights are inappropriate to wear with just a shirt. You need a skirt or something. So work that out.


...and we just thought you should know.

Wanna See John Legend?

Tix go on sale Saturday, September 23rd @ 12pm for a one-off show at the Nokia Theater in Times Square, NYC. With tax, they only come out to around $40 a piece and it's general admission so that's not bad at all. Believe me, I've seen John live and he's GREAT. Really, really great. Anyway...check him out if you're interested.

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Helpful Info About E. coli

From WebMD...

Spinach & E. coli: Questions & Answers

Answers to 14 Questions About the E. coli Outbreak in Spinach By Miranda Hitti

WebMD Medical News Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD
on Thursday, September 21, 2006

Sept. 21, 2006 -- Fresh spinach and products containing fresh spinach should remain off U.S. plates, following a multistate E. coli outbreak linked to one death and scores of illnesses.

Here are 14 questions and answers for consumers about the outbreak and spinach warning.

Q. How long will the FDA's warning on fresh spinach last?

A. Until further notice.

"That's a particularly difficult question to answer," CDC spokeswoman Christine Pearson tells WebMD.

"Typically, with food-borne outbreaks, it really is a process of just trying to get all the information you can and so it may take a while to get to that point," Pearson says.

"The ban on spinach will last until FDA releases the alert," Richard Linton, PhD, tells WebMD in an email. "This will occur once FDA is comfortable that they have isolated the source of potentially contaminated product. This will likely take days to weeks."

Linton is a professor of food safety and director of the Center for Food Safety Engineering at Purdue University.

Q. What is E. coli?

A. E. coli is a bacterium. There are hundreds of strains of E. coli bacteria; the strain involved in the current outbreak is E. coli 0157:H7.

Q. Is this strain of E. coli more dangerous than other strains?

A. Yes.

"E coli 0157 is a particularly dangerous type of E. coli because it can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome," says Pearson. "So it can be more severe for people."
Life-Threatening Complications

Q. What is hemolytic uremic syndrome?

A. Hemolytic uremic syndrome is a life-threatening complication of E. coli infection affecting the kidneys.

It's usually treated in intensive care and often requires blood transfusions and kidney dialysis. Young children and the elderly are at particular risk for the
complication.

Even with intensive care treatment, the death rate for hemolytic uremic syndrome is
3% to 5%, according to the CDC.

Q. Do most infected people develop hemolytic uremic syndrome?

A. No.

"That's definitely not the case," Pearson says. An estimated 2% to 7% of infections lead to this complication, according to the CDC web site.

Q. What are the symptoms of E. coli infection?

A. "Basically, the common symptoms for E. coli are severe bloody diarrheadiarrhea, and cramping. Sometimes it isn't necessarily bloody," Pearson says.

"Anybody who does develop diarrhea after consuming fresh spinach should see their doctor and also ask that [the doctor] take a specimen for testing," she adds.

Q. How long does it usually take before symptoms start?

A. "Twelve to 36 hours, normally. Up to a week in some cases," Linton says.

Q. For people who used to eat fresh spinach often, what are some alternatives?

A. If you're looking for fresh greens, try lettuces such as radicchio, escarole, and romaine. Arugula, collard greens, mustard greens, and kale are other options, say Amy Jamieson-Petanic, RD, and Lola O'Rourke, RD, spokeswomen for the American Dietetic Association.

The spinach ban could be an opportunity to experiment with other greens, says O'Rourke, who is based in Seattle.

"We don't want people to stop eating fresh fruits and vegetables, because they're so important for good health," says Jamieson-Petanic. "They're wonderful sources of vitamins and minerals."
Jamieson-Petanic manages the Fairview Hospital Wellness Center in Rocky River, Ohio, near Cleveland.

Q. Can you trust fresh spinach that's locally grown, such as spinach from farmers markets?

A. Until further notice, the FDA advises people not to eat fresh spinach from any source, including supermarkets, restaurants, and farmers markets.

Frozen vs. Fresh

Q. Should we worry about frozen spinach, canned spinach, or spinach baby food?

A. No.

At this time, the FDA has no evidence frozen spinach, canned spinach, or spinach in premade meals manufactured by food companies are affected. These products are safe to eat, according to the FDA.

"Frozen spinach is normally 'blanched' with hot water or steam prior to being frozen, which should be effective for destroying E. coli," Linton explains.

"The thermal process given for all low-acid foods, including baby food and canned spinach, is done at 230 [degrees Fahrenheit] or higher, where E. coli will be destroyed. E. coli is destroyed at 160-165 [degrees Fahrenheit," Linton says.

Q. Can people cook fresh spinach or salad blends containing fresh spinach?

A. The FDA currently recommends that the public not consume fresh (uncooked) spinach or salad blends containing fresh spinach. However, E. coli O157:H7 in spinach can be killed by cooking at 160 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds.

If consumers choose to cook fresh spinach, they should follow these cooking instructions and also take steps to avoid cross-contamination between the fresh spinach and other food or food- contact surfaces. They should wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with hot, soapy water before and after handling fresh spinach.

Q. Does the spinach warning apply only to bagged fresh spinach?

A. No.

Fresh spinach in this warning includes bagged spinach, spinach in plastic "clamshell" containers", and loose spinach purchased from retailers, says the FDA.

Q. Does the spinach warning apply to organic spinach as well as conventionally grown spinach?

A. Yes.

The FDA's warning applies to all fresh spinach, regardless of the growing method.

Q. What does the FDA recommend doing with fresh spinach or products containing fresh spinach that consumers may already have?

A. The FDA recommends that the product be thrown away.

T.I. Should Get In Trouble...

...for looking so damn sexy. He is trying to get me to cheat on Justin right now and I don't wanna be unfaithful.





But dayum! He is cute as hell.

Clay Gay?

Clay Aiken "addressed" the gay "rumors" this morning with Diane Sawyer. You can watch the video here.

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Remember These Couples?

Hollywood couples usually have the shelf life of a carton of milk, however, there are times when they do last. When they don't, it's sometimes interesting to go back and remind yourself of these failed relationships because there you usually can't fathom these people being together at the present time. Maybe it's because of who they dated next, or maybe it's because of where they are at this point in their life. Either way, it looks odd to me to see the couples below together...back in a time when they were supposedly, in love.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt

Winona Ryder and Matt Damon

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck

Sarah Jessica Parker and Robert Downey Jr.

Johnny Depp and Kate Moss

New "Weekend Update" Host

Everyone knows that Tina Fey has left SNL. Shoot, a lot of people have left SNL this season, either voluntarily or not (Horatio Sanz, Tina Fey, Finesse Mitchell, Rachel Dratch, Chris Parnell). But no one knew who was going to fill her co-anchor chair on "Weekend Update" until just now! It's.........

Seth Meyers!!!



I actually think this is a good fit. Seth and Amy Poehler (Tina's old partner) have great chemistry and I like the dynamic of a male/female team. Tina and Amy were funny at times but they were definitely no Tina and Jimmy (aw, Jimmy Fallon was the best). I tend to think it was the tongue-in-cheek sexual chemistry that the show played on all the time that made them so funny together. We'll now see if Seth and Amy can do the same.


You can read all about it here.

Janet In Italian Vanity Fair

Some of Janet's pics for Italian Vanity Fair are below. They look REALLY nice but as you see, she just couldn't resist taking a topless shot at least once. Janet, Janet, Janet - you looked GREAT with the clothes on! Stop!

Listen To Janet's New Album NOW

Janet Jackson's new album 20 Y.O. hits stores on Tuesday, the 26th, but because you know Miss TLC, I'll direct you to a site that's streaming the full album now. BET.com allows you to preview the entire CD on your computer pre-release.




To listen now, click here.

Joe Takes His Own Pictures Of Jessica

This is so creepy. Excerpted from RadarOnline's exclusive article...

Joe Simpson's Money Shots

OH SNAP!

These days, canny celebrities know that by cozying up to individual photographers or agencies, they can influence how they are portrayed, discourage stalkerazzos, and even make a few bucks. Crass as it sounds, no one bats an eye anymore at the star who earns a down payment on her Malibu compound by selling shots of her newborn.
Then there's Joe Simpson. The perpetually hustling father and manager of Jessica and Ashlee has gone beyond merely co-opting the paparazzi and has actually become one of them.

According to sources who've had recent dealings with him, Simpson has a tight working arrangement with WireImage, the mega-agency and wire service that rules the red-carpet at nearly every high-profile event in the western hemisphere. On several occasions, a camera-wielding Simpson has gone toe-to-toe with other snappers for shots of his own daughters, then approved only his own images for distribution through WireImage. At other times, he has provided the agency with exclusive (and even racy) shots of his daughters on family getaways or in other putatively private moments.

You can read the rest of the article here.


MISS TLC SAYS: Does anyone else think this man should be put in a space shuttle and shipped off to Mars with Michael Jackson and Tom Cruise? Cuz yeah, I do.

Jay Shoots In Monaco

On the set of the "Show Me What You Got" video shoot, Jay-Z looks as cool as ever...












..."Kingdom Come" folks indeed. In case you weren't aware, "Show Me What You Got" is the first single off of Jay's 'return to rap' album being released on November 21st.


Elsewhere in Monaco, Beyonce looks like a mess......



Honey chile, those pants are horrendous and the shoes are even worse. Take them off immediately and put back on something adorably cute like this dress you wore last week in Toronto...



Thanks!

Clay Panics

Posted on USMagazine.com today...

Clay Aiken Opens Up About Panic Attacks, Antidepressants

In a two-part interview starting Wednesday with ABC's Diane Sawyer, Clay Aiken opens up about his debilitating struggle with panic attacks and how he's been able to control them by using Paxil, an antidepressant.

"I guess I just got to a point where I thought, 'OK, listen, you're not going crazy," he explains. "I'm not going, I'm not going crazy.' And so I talked to my doctor and I said, 'Listen, here's the thing. I don't
understand why I feel like I'm gonna have a heart attack when I go into these rooms. I don't get it.'"

The American Idol star goes on to say that these days, things are under control and his panic attacks have never really been tied to stage fright.

"No. I don't get nervous up there. I don't. I don't have any stage fright."

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MISS TLC SAYS: Ummm...so no one thinks his "panic attacks" were brought on by the fact that some man sold a detailed story to the tabloids about his sexual liaison with Mr. Aiken? I mean, the guy said he had a towel with DNA on it and would submit it to a lab if Clay tried to protest his claim. Now, I have NO IDEA if this man was telling the truth or not but he was pushing for lie detector tests and DNA tests to be done when he made his press rounds a while ago. No one really said a word from Clay's camp and instead just delayed the release of Clay's album and got him a makeover. THEN, when Clay agreed to appear on the American Idol finale back in May, ALL press was told to zip their lips on the gay rumors and questions. EVERYONE was banned from asking Clay anything about the situation. That's didn't help. It just made him look suspicious instead. It's possible that Clay is straighter than a ruler. I really have no idea because I don't know the man personally. But look, if you're gay, you're gay. Living a lie is only going to make you stress more and have.........panic attacks. ;)

Chart Chat

1. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE "FUTURESEX/LOVE SOUNDS" (684,461 units sold)

2. JOHN MAYER "CONTINUUM" (299,664 units sold)

3. BEYONCE "B'DAY" (161,594 units sold)

4. BOB SEGER "FACE THE PROMISE" (150,833 units sold)

5. BOB DYLAN "MODERN TIMES" (93,143 units sold)

6. LIONEL RICHIE "COMING HOME" (75,220 units sold)

7. HINDER "EXTREME BEHAVIOR" (63,598 units sold)

8. DANITY KANE "DANITY KANE" (62,098 units sold)

9. MARS VOLTA "AMPUTECHTURE" (59,078 units sold)

10. NICKELBACK "ALL THE RIGHT REASONS" (56,511 units sold)


HELLLLLLLLLLLLLSSSSSSSSS YEAH. In a time when albums just don't sell as much as they used to, Justin slam-dunked 684,000+ units. WHAT U KNOW ABOUT THAT?!!?!? Yeah, I didn't think so. You need to understand people that this album was heavily leaked before its release (shoot, Miss TLC had it for Labor Day weekend) so this is real big considering a lot of people probably got it for free. It you don't have this album, you need to get on it now. DO NOT FRONT BECAUSE HE USED TO BE IN A BOY BAND. Justin is the truth.

John Mayer also debuted respectfully. I'm sure he will continue to sell in a solid way through the end of the year. "Continuum" is solid and pure John with a more somber tone.

Beyonce fell to the third spot selling only another 161,000+ units. Yes, the album's only 300K away from going platinum but her singles aren't really doing well so she needs to drop another one fast. Being that the world is on the "Upgrade U" kick (please read my previous post on this), I'm sure that will be a single and fuel the album towards possible double platinum status.

Lionel Richie, Bob Seger, and Mars Volta all debuted well within their expectations and I'm happy to see them all residing together in the top 10 considering they are all EXTREMELY different kinds of music.

Other than that, I'm just happy to see my girls Danity Kane still holding on in the top 10. Go 'head chicks!

John On Ellen

Cute interview...

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This Is No Joke

Now I know Miss TLC aims to bring entertainment to all her readers. However, I also like to enlighten the troop. There are times when we need to get real serious for a moment and open our eyes to this bizarre and sometimes messed up world we live in. This is one of those times. The following is an article taken from WebMD. It reports on some alarming findings from a recent sex survey. It's just something to think about y'all. We all need to be aware.


Many 'Straight' Men Have Gay Sex

Nearly 10% of Self-Proclaimed 'Straight' Men Only Have Sex With Men
By Daniel DeNoon

WebMD Medical News Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD
on Monday, September 18, 2006

Sept. 18, 2006 -- Nearly one in 10 men who say they're straight have sex only with other men, a New York City survey finds.

And 70% of those straight-identified men having sex with men are married.

In fact, 10% of all married men in this survey report same-sex behavior during the past year.

This means safe-sex messages aimed at straight and gay men are likely missing this important subgroup, suggest Preeti Pathela, DrPH, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and colleagues.

"To reduce the burden of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV infection among men who have sex with men, it is of utmost importance for [health care] providers to take a sexual history that ascertains the sex of a partner," Pathela and colleagues report. "Asking about a patient's sexual identity will not adequately assess his risk."

Straight Men Who Have Sex With Men

In 2003, Pathela's team performed telephone interviews with nearly 4,200 New York City men. They conducted the interviews in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Russian; a translation service helped with interviews in Greek, Korean, Yiddish, Polish, and Haitian Creole.

In nearly every study of sexual behavior, the percentage of men who report sex with men is higher than the percentage of men who report being gay.

So Pathela and colleagues first asked the men if they were bisexual, gay, or straight. Then they asked about specific sexual behaviors.

Some of the findings:

Straight-identified men who have sex with men report fewer sex partners than gay men.

Straight-identified men who have sex with men report fewer STDs in the past year than gay men.

Straight-identified men who have sex with men are less likely than gay men to report using a condom during their last sexual encounter.

Straight-identified men who have sex with men are more likely to be foreign born than gay men.

Also, a man who says he is straight but is having sex with other men is more likely to be married than a straight man who has sex with women, according to the survey.

Only 54% of the men who say they're straight and have sex with women are married, compared with the 70% marriage rate among the men who say they're straight but have sex with men.

Pathela and colleagues note that because they report fewer STDs and fewer sex partners than gay men, straight-identified men who have sex with men may think they are at lower risk of HIV and STDs. This isn't necessarily so.

The men with whom these straight-identified men have sex may themselves have multiple sex partners and elevated STD and HIV risk. The low rate of condom use makes the straight-identified men vulnerable.

"Prevention messages should focus on the activities that pose risk -- for example, unprotected receptive anal sex -- and should not be framed to appeal solely to gay-identified men," Pathela and colleagues suggest.

The findings appear in the Sept. 19 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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One Of My All-Time Favorite Couples

Darius and Nina from "Love Jones" circa 1997 (SO SEXY)

Love Jones

I just realized that some of you may not be familiar with Darius and Nina from "Love Jones". I must tell you that you NEED this in your life (always make sure to check the side panel y'all if you want your life to be as cool, sexy, fabulous, and fulfilling as mine).

"Love Jones" is one of the sexiest, realest, truest love stories of our time. It's one of my favorites and I can honestly watch this movie over and over and over again. If you haven't, you need to check it out.

Here's the trailer:

News I Don't Care About

Aaron Carter just got engaged. If YOU care, you can read all about it here.

Lindsay Lohan had to be taken to the hospital AGAIN. Apparently, she keeps "falling". If YOU care, you can read all about it here.

Taylor Hanson (the middle brother in the "Mmm Bop" group) just had his third kid. I know. I thought he was still 14 too. If YOU care, you can read all about it here.

Traparis

I'm STILL so grossed out by this:






Really Travis, what are you THINKING?!?!?!?! She's Paris Hilton for pete's sake! Stay away!!!

Mini "Project Runway" Recap

I reeeeeeally don't like Laura but she really took the judges criticisms to heart and worked her butt off to create something younger. It came out really nice and it was emotional to see her lift herself up from such a low to come back on top.

Jeffrey is HILARIOUS. When he said "the only good thing about all of this is ......... (dead silence), I was hysterical!"

I liked Jeffrey's outfit but it didn't look cocktail party-ish so I got where they were going telling him he needed to expand his horizons.

Michael Kors' impression of Uli was perfection. He's right though. All her dresses look the same as well and she does always give the same story. However, she speaks broken English so maybe that's the only phrase she knows?

Michael Knight is so wonderful and so deserves to win this season.

Angela's dress was atrocious. And WHY was she wearing that disgusting skirt the whole time she was there?

I really didn't think Vincent's dress was that bad. The shawl was awkward so he could've just used some of the fabric to make the dress longer, however, he said that the measurements were so different from his original model to the manly one he was assigned afterwards. WHY didn't he just say that to the judges?

Kayne was a great "character" but he was making shit clothes for a while. However, I wish him a great career making pageant dresses and red carpet gowns for the truly tacky. Just joking. I think he's great in his field and hope he becomes successful.

HOW interesting that 82% of viewers would've like to see Alison return to the show during the text-in survey portion of the show. I KNEW that would've been the result. The world was in an uproar after she was voted off. Heidi - I'm sorry, I love you, but that was just not cool.

TWWOMT Poll Wrap-Up

The results of the latest The Wonderful World Of Miss TLC are in......





......and most of you were surprised by Danity Kane's debut at the top of the chart this summer. Well deal with it bitches. LOL. Just joking. I was EXTREMELY surprised too. And then I heard the album and I wasn't so surprised anymore. No, it's not a Grammy-Award-Winning-Ground-Breaking album. It's just a really solid for-the-ladies kinda product. Anyway, not many people were surprised with where Bob, Outkast, and Jessica came in so I guess they all deserved their position.


AND REMEMBER TO VOTE IN THE NEW POLL GOING LIVE TODAY!!!

Watch Janet Get Naked......AGAIN

MISS TLC SAYS: Um...yeah. So it's different. I'll give them that. They are definitely employing some new techniques so that's always cool. But WHAT is Janet doing to herself?!!?!?! Accepting the fact that she was never really that talented in the voice anyway so she'll just own the sex thing and become a professional pin-up girl? NOT THAT THERE'S ANYTHING WRONG WITH THAT (cuz Miss TLC got a lil professional pin-up girl in her as well - lol), it's just that I am surprised she's putting it out there so obviously this time around. Is this because her last two albums tanked??? Is Jermaine putting her up to it??? Is she sick of pretending the SuperBowl incident was a wardrobe malfunction and is just letting her inner exhibitionist shine through??? I guess......

Justin Hates His Fat Fans

How are you not hysterical laughing at that picture right now? Cuz I sure am. I'm sure Justin doesn't hate his fat fans, it's just that those girls were acting obsessively weird and he was SO uncomfortable. Read the hilarious TRL recap here now.

He's Back

......thy Kingdom Come. ;)


Source

So Justin Paid His Check Too!

MTV is currently running a special on TV and online showcasing the "Ultimate Justin" moments on MTV. It includes award show performances with NSYNC and by himself, his hosting moments, his Times Square debut, comedic bits and many more. It's actually a REALLY amusing show and you should check it out if you get a chance. (You can watch through Overdrive on mtv.com.) Justin's running commentary throughout the show is what makes it so interesting. He cracks a lot of cute jokes and gives you the backstory on everything.

The BEST part of the whole special though is when he's showing his debut performance of "Like I Love U" and says "you know, usually I wouldn't do this but......if you look real close in the back...yep, that's K Fed". And then HE POINTS HIM OUT (and of course MTV helps out a little by putting the spotlight on Kevin while slowing it down - lol). Miss TLC thought this was SOOOOOO funny to see the broke-ass imitation Justin Timberlake actually dancing FOR Justin Timberlake so I just had to make some screencaps for all my readers.

Here ya go:







Wow. :)

No Comment

Puff Puff If You Pass Your Test

Now this is some funny ish...well not FUNNY funny per se...but CRAZY funny.

From CNN.com...

Mom admits rewarding son, 13, with pot
POSTED: 4:05 p.m. EDT, September 12, 2006

GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania (AP) -- A woman facing drug charges admitted in court that she smoked marijuana with her 13-year-old son, often to reward him for doing his homework.

Amanda Lynn Livelsberger, 30, pleaded guilty to several misdemeanor drug charges Monday in Adams Country court.

She admitted she had been smoking marijuana with her son since he was 11 and said she had also smoked with two of his friends, ages 17 and 18.

Livelsberger pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of corruption of minors, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a small of amount of marijuana.

She will be sentenced on November 27.

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MISS TLC SAYS: Yeah, real normal there. REAL normal.

Justin On David

You may have heard about this quite amusing interview that went down on Monday. It was Justin's first time on Letterman and Dave was drilling JT on Cameron, smoking weed, and the infamous Superbowl incident. I love Dave, and I love Justin, so I love this interview.

Check it out here:

Chart Chat

The Top 10 Albums on this week's chart:

1. BEYONCE "B'DAY" (541,196 units sold)

2. AUDIOSLAVE "REVELATIONS" (141,817 units sold)

3. BOB DYLAN "MODERN TIMES" (128,213 units sold)

4. DANITY KANE "DANITY KANE" (82,009 units sold)

5. CHEETAH GIRLS 2 "SOUNDTRACK" (68,229 units sold)

6. CHRISTINA AGUILERA "BACK TO BASICS" (64,336 units sold)

7. JESSICA SIMPSON "A PUBLIC AFFAIR" (59,864 units sold)

8. NICKELBACK "ALL THE RIGHT REASONS" (58,117 units sold)

9. IRON MAIDEN "MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH" (55,722 units sold)

10. HINDER "EXTREME BEHAVIOR" (53,571 units sold)


So Beyonce did alright for herself after all. Gold in a week. Good for her. Will the album have legs? I'm not so sure but we'll just have to see what single is dropped next in order to predict that.

The Cheetah Girls and Danity Kane are still holding on to that top 5. VERY amusing to see them there alongwith Audioslave and Bob Dylan. I like that though when there's major diversity on the chart.

There's actually an interesting paradox on this week's top 10 in that there are 5 female pop/R&B acts and 5 male rock acts. Even stevens. :)

Quick Question

Is it just me or do I see the next generation's Hilton sisters growing up before our very eyes???

Travis & Paris?!?!?!?!

From People.com...

• Paris Hilton and Travis Barker, making out in full view of clubgoers at New York City hot spot Butter at a party hosted by Kanye West. The duo snuggled and whispered in a corner banquette in the back of the club and the rocker – who is divorcing Shanna Moakler – had his arm around her. When West's song "Diamonds from Sierra Leone" began playing, Hilton stood up and started dancing near Barker. So, what's brewing between the two? "They like each other. Paris really likes him. Beyond that I cannot comment," says Hilton's rep. "Paris is single right now. You may in the future see her in the company of other men."

MISS TLC SAYS: I just threw up a little in my mouth. TRAVIS! If you want to stay in Miss TLC's good graces, you need to STOP this nonsense immediately!!!

More Celeb Lookalikes

Nip/Tuck star Julian McDonald and former Dawson's Creek star Kerr Smith:

















Laguna Beach Season 3 castmember Raquel/"Rocky" and all-around celebutante Lindsay Lohan:


















The infamous Paris Hilton and ...... well you see... I'm sorry, it just popped into my head as soon as I saw the pic of her crying outside Bungalow 8 after being denied access:

Put 'Em Away Janet......

......we don't even remember what you look like with a shirt on now.

Hilariously Useful Website

For those days when you feel like pontificating to your friends...or making fun of a family member...or just acting like a fool...PUT YOUR THOUGHTS ON A CHURCH SIGN!!!



Funny, right?

Make your own at http://www.churchsigngenerator.com


(Thanks for the heads up Bren!)

So She REALLY Intended To Have Sex With Him?!!!?!?

Wow.



On another "Flavor Of Love 2" note, at this point you have ALL seen the clip that was pulled down from my site last week after one day (if not, it aired this past Sunday so where were you???). Nibblz was dismissed, New York was asked to rejoin the competition, and Bucwild let Flav have it! WASN'T THAT SOME ISH?!?!?!? Really great clock ceremony this week. Kudos to the producers for setting up some really interesting situations this time around. But really...what is New York so excited and touched about? Getting asked to join the running to maybe become one of FLAVOR FLAV'S girlfriends again?!?!?!? Sheesh...I couldn't imagine going back to a guy who chose another chick over me, much less join a COMPETITION to try to win him back...and the guy is Flavor Flav. :)

And once again, I highly recommend that you read dlisted.com's episode recap. REALLY funny stuff. :)

You Are NOT An Upgrade

My partner-in-crime/fellow NYC socialite/friend/MR. HRH to my MRS. HRH, T. Coles, recently posted a rant on his personal blog which was just SOOOO true to me and the others who I sent to read it. For this reason, I have chosen to post it on misstlc.com. However, due to the nature of the harsh language, I have edited some of the words as I saw fit (of course you can figure out what they say anyway) since I try to steer clear of obscenity on this site. (I'm a brand name man! Gotta keep it mainstream!)







Anyway...this was something that just HAD to be said. In fact, it BEGGED to be said in a world where girls are ALLLL thinking they are the new Beyonce, and are, an "upgrade". Because chicks...it is WAAAAAAY more likely that you are.........NOT. So read on to see what my boy said (in purple).









R U AN UPGRADE?!

I'm only writing about this because of a certain friend. I was tellin her since Beyonce and Co. blessed radio and the internet with "Upgrade U" from her recent release B'Day, it seems that every chick I have decided to play with has somehow managed to bring that up (sometimes the song is on, sometimes Beyonce comes up in conversation) but whichever way it comes up, they all seem to think they're an upgrade.




Some of you, much like the friend who inspired this post, are actually upgrades...congratulations, u add on 2 a nigga and his life in some way (an upgrade should have a defining influence). But, women have always used men to upgrade...and I'm not saying there's anything wrong with that. But, PLEASE realize when you are actually an upgrade, it can't just be that ur the best f*$k and give the best h*$d...it can't just be that u hand that check over...that's just being pimped....or trickin off on someone (whatever u want to call it). An upgrade must actually influence someone's life, add to their persona, add to overall earnings and still cook, keep the home in order and take care of home in general.

So those of u who simply keep ur look game tight, p**sy & head game in check, and know how to act in public...


u are not upgrade on those credentials alone.

Thank You and Have a Great Day! HRH

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MISS TLC SAYS: Well put Tai. I couldn't have said it better myself. Now girls, fall back. Seriously. Be and Jay ain't talkin about you.

So Tragic

I know this was widely reported yesterday but I wanted to wait before I wrote anything about it.

Anna's heartbreak

Son, 20, found dead after her girl is born

BY MICHELLE CARUSO
DAILY NEWS WEST COAST BUREAU CHIEF

The joy of giving birth turned to horror for ex-Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith when she discovered her 20-year-old son dead in her hospital room just hours after he had come to visit her and and his new baby sister, police in the Bahamas said yesterday.

The cause of Daniel Smith's death had not been determined yesterday. The young man apparently collapsed early Sunday while sitting in a chair in his mom's maternity ward room in Doctors' Hospital in Nassau.

"It would appear from our report that the mother had gotten up, saw him in the chair and he appeared to be sound asleep," said Reginald Ferguson, assistant commissioner of the Royal Bahamian Police Force.

"She tried to wake him up, he was unresponsive, and she sounded the alarm," Ferguson said.

But the buxom model's reps gave a different version of events. They said Daniel "had been found not breathing, in bed" Sunday morning and had "visited Anna and his new half-sister the night before he passed away," according to a statement issued by a spokeswoman for TrimSpa, the diet pill Anna Nicole Smith endorsed.

"Anna Nicole is absolutely devastated by the loss of her son. He was her pride and joy and an amazing human being," said the statement, part of which was also posted on Smith's Web site.

"We have yet to learn the cause of death, but do not believe that drugs or alcohol were a factor," the statement said.

The death remained under investigation. "I am not in a position to determine cause of death at this time," coroner Linda Virgil told the Daily News, saying she expected an autopsy report later in the week.

Anna Nicole Smith, 38, gave birth Thursday at Doctors' Hospital to a 6-pound, 9-ounce girl whose name has not been revealed. The baby's father is believed to be celebrity photographer Larry Birkhead, Smith's recent ex-boyfriend who claimed paternity last June.

"I have absolutely no comment on the reports of a childbirth" or "any other events," Birkhead said in a message on his Web site.

Daniel was Smith's son by her first husband, Billy Smith, whom she wed as a teen and divorced in 1987.

"It's so sad. I hated that it happened. He was so young. I'm sort of in shock right now," Billy Smith told the syndicated TV show "Extra." Billy Smith had not seen his son since Daniel was 2 years old and last spoke to his ex-wife in 1996, "Extra" said.

To read the rest of the article, click here.

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MISS TLC SAYS: This is really crazy news. I know that there have been PLENTY of callous statements flying all over the web since yesterday. Terribly careless statements such as: "He must've committed suicide. I would've committed suicide if that was my Mom too."; "Clearly, he OD'd. You can just tell he was an addict."; "It's Anna's fault. She was a terrible mother and treated him like a friend." First of all, no matter what problems Anna has had in her past, she doesn't deserve to have her child die suddenly. Even if she treated him more like a friend than a son, it didn't mean that he should die. YES, children need proper guidance. YES, parenting is NOT easy and people should think before they bring a child into the world. However, without any of us knowing the truth about Daniel's possible drug use, or depression, or medical problems, it's pointless to jump to conclusions that Anna is at fault here. Anna had Daniel when she was young and then she went on to lead a very tumultuous, controversial life. Whether or not you judge her for posing for Playboy, marrying a 90-year old man, slurring her words and making a spectacle of herself in public countless times, or shilling for TrimSpa, we really don't know this woman's story. I watched her reality show several times and I must say that I only felt bad for her. If I had to guess, I would say she had an unfortunate childhood, came from nothing, and was mentally inept. I'm not making fun of her, I just think she was slow. Either way, it truly seemed like she was getting her life together (a little bit) after dropping the weight, cutting production on her reality show, and getting pregnant once again. In the end, our prayers are with Anna during this difficult and confusing time.

"FutureSex / LoveSounds" Drops Today!!!

And just in case you didn't read the NY Daily News review of the album on Sunday, read on:

Two years ago, the least likely words in the English language would have been:

Justin Timberlake, Cutting- Edge Artiste.

Yet, miraculously, this ex-'N Sync-er lived up to the boastful title of his 2002 debut, "Justified." The disk established Timberlake as the most vocally astute and forward-thinking member of his one-time Disney pinup club.

Now this followup shows we weren't just snowed by low expectations. Again, Timberlake has fulfilled his dare of a title: "FutureSex/LoveSounds" ranks as the avant-pop record of the moment, churning up rhythms and morphing through song structures in a way that keeps throwing curves and charm in equal measure.

Much of the credit should go to co-producer Timbaland. Just as the Neptunes moved Timberlake from bubblegum boy to sexy soul man on his debut, Timbaland pushes him to the very fore of sonic innovation. Unusual hooks cram every nook and cranny. Burps, clicks and "hee-hees" bob and weave through the songs without ever sounding self-conscious or gimmicky.

Everything, from the melodies to the arrangements, keeps shifting and expanding. In "Damn Girl," a Prince-style funk rhythm segues into a jazz-pop melody, only to freak out in a hip-hop breakdown halfway through. "Summer Love/Set the Mood Prelude" melds '80s techno dance music with a melody that could have been borrowed from Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. "What Goes Around" finds a new way to appropriate Indian string arrangements, while "Chop Me Up" offers a fresh melodic use for Houston's "chopped and screwed" sound.

If Michael Jackson has long been Timberland's benchmark, this time the younger singer moves from acolyte to peer. "Future" sounds as new as "Thriller" did in its time.

Just in case anyone comes away from all this thinking the excitement relies overmuch on the studio (as much of it does), Timberlake ends with a Rick Rubin-produced soul ballad that strips away every sonic trick and lets his voice just fly. Consider it final proof: The guy's got it.

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MISS TLC SAYS: Get the album if you know what's good for you!

Love/Hate

We here @ The Wonderful World of Miss TLC......

LOVE the new Kelis video for "Blindfold Me" which features her husband Nas. This video is soooo sexy hot that I'm actually surprised they filmed such a concept for just a music video and not a steamy internet sex video...... ;)



HATE high school hoochies. On the way to work in the morning, I pass a local high school and I must say that I am APPALLED by what the students wear nowadays to SCHOOL. It's SCHOOL people. Low-rise jeans and midriff tops are not conducive to learning in SCHOOL. Eight inches of bare skin looks oh so bizarre walking into a SCHOOL at 8am. Honestly...where are the parents???

LOVE when Starbucks brings back the Pumpkin Spice line for the Fall. It's here people, get your Pumpkin Spice Lattes now. Yummmmm. :)



HATE how overblown the whole Jessica Simpson/John Mayer thing got. In one week they were dating, in love, broke up, and now she's firing her publicist over the whole debacle?!?!?!? Stop people, just stop the nonsense.

LOVE how Beyonce and Jay looked together onstage for Fashion Rocks last night. Clearly she was reading The Wonderful World Of Miss TLC when she picked out her outfit so I'ma let that one slide. Plus, she looks really cute in it. She must've thought "let 'em talk, I'm going to OWN it". Go 'head girl. And don't forget to tune into CBS tonight for the broadcasting of the entire Fashion Rocks concert featuring many, many, many performances including Christina Aguilera, The Black Eyed Peas, Jame Foxx, Nelly Furtado, Faith Hill, Elton John, and many more.



HATE Janet Jackson's new cover for W Magazine. This isn't a high resolution shot because it's a screen capture from Entertainment Tonight but you can still get the idea. Is that Letoya? About to film a Jane Fonda workout video?



...and we just thought you should know.

THIS JUST IN!!!

THIS JUST IN!!!!!!

From People.com...

A handbag allegedly stolen from Lindsay Lohan at London's Heathrow Airport on Thursday has been recovered, her rep confirms to PEOPLE.

"Yes, it was hers," says Lohan's publicist, Leslie Sloane Zelnik, of the orange Hermes handbag, which was found on airport property.

According to a spokesperson for Scotland Yard, a "member of the public" contacted police and the bag was handed in. "Inquiries are continuing about whether anything was taken," said the rep.

Lohan, 20, allegedly noticed that one of her pieces of luggage was missing and notified authorities, TMZ.com reported Thursday.

"(The) theft of a bag at Heathrow Airport was reported to police by a 20-year-old woman," a Scotland Yard rep told PEOPLE. "It is alleged that as the woman exited the Terminal One building she noticed that an orange Hermes handbag was missing from her suitcase trolley."

Lohan's hangbag contained "a quantity of jewelry," according to authorities.

The actress has been in Europe with boyfriend Harry Morton for the premiere of her upcoming film Bobby at the Venice Film Festival.

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MISS TLC SAYS: How many of you think she just "misplaced" the bag in the first place. ;)

Lil Mintzy

An absolutely hilarious post from the site of one of my favorite shows, Best Week Ever......


CELEBRITY TRANSLATOR: Mintz-ing Words

We all know that understanding the strange and unusual language of celebrities can be quite difficult, but translating the words of the publicists they pay to speak for them can be downright mind-boggling, especially when that flack is the Larry Bird of Lies, Elliot Mintz. The poor soul given the charge of trying to somehow convince us that Paris Hilton has redeeming human qualities, Mr. Mintz is a master of verbal trickery and misdirection, especially when his client gets herself arrested Gibson-stizz. Luckily, our trusty Celebrity Translator is up to the challenge of cracking “the Da Mintzi Code”.

What Mintz Said: “She’s absolutely fine”.
What Mintz Meant: “She’s Paris f*cking Hilton. Do you think a pansy-ass drinking-and-driving charge could possible faze a person who is primarily known for starring in Internet porn, drunkenly stumbling in and out of nightclubs on camera, and regularly exploiting herself in any and all other ways that might land her on the pages of another magazine? Hell, this is GOOD press.”

What Mintz Said: “She was driving home from a charity event.”
What Mintz Meant: “She was driving home from an event at which she could do the one thing it is she’s actually capable of doing: having her picture taken and drinking free booze while having her picture taken and drinking free booze.”

What Mintz Said: “She had one drink, a margarita”
What Mintz Meant: “She was pretty f*cked up.”

What Mintz Said: “She didn’t appear in the least bit to be intoxicated.”
What Mintz Meant: “Okay, REALLY f*cked up.”

What Mintz Said: “Police detected the minimum blood-alchohol level to warrant an arrest.”
What Mintz Meant: “Like yelling obscene slurs about Lohan’s vajayjay f*cked up. Seriously.”

What Mintz Said: “She had spent the day shooting a music video for her new album, Paris.”
What Mintz Meant: “Her new album Paris is now available for purchase in most music stores as well as online. You can also buy a copy by calling me directly on my cell phone, right now, at 310-666-6666. I’m feeling crazy, so I’m gonna throw in a free “Stars Are Blind” music video DVD, and a used copy of her home-porn VHS tape to the first 50 callers. Act now as supplies are running…um, just act now!”

What Mintz Said: “It (her DUI) was probably the result of an empty stomach and working all day and being fatigued.”
What Mintz Meant: “It (her DUI) was probably the result of driving under the influence of all the alcohol she drank.”

What Mintz Said: “This was her first drunken driving arrest.”
What Mintz Meant: There will probably be many, more drunken driving arrests from which you will all take great pleasure and amusement. Think of Paris as your own private emotional punching bag.

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John Mayer Is The Hotness

From RollingStone.com...

"How To Be John Mayer's Girlfriend" (In The Words Of John Mayer)

1. “Be really careful with me on the phone. Distance makes the brain grow more maniacal.”

2. “Twenty-four-hour phone-sex assistance. If there’s a cute girl in the front row, I’m gonna run offstage and call you.”

3. “You have to run every single fantasy you’ve ever had through me. You’ll never cheat. You see a cute guy at the gym, I’ll be him. Or we’ll get him. I don’t care.”

MISS TLC SAYS: Umm...John. You have a call on line 3. It's our wedding planner. She wants to know if September 9th works for you for our impending nuptials. Holla.

Ben Affleck Is A Funny (And Slightly Perverted) Drunk

Well, I don't know if he is really drunk during this interview during a press junket for "Jersey Girl" but I was kinda hoping......otherwise, it's just creepy......

Bring 'Em Down!

Released on the Associated Press wire a few hours ago......

Paris Hilton booked on DUI charges

ASSOCIATED PRESS

LOS ANGELES - Paris Hilton was arrested early Thursday for investigation of driving under the influence, police said.

Hilton was arrested shortly before 12:30 a.m. after being pulled over in Hollywood, said police Officer I. Isabella, who declined to give his first name.

Police stopped Hilton because she was "driving erratically," he said.

"The officers observed that Hilton exhibited the symptoms of intoxication. A field sobriety test was conducted at scene, and the officers determined she was driving under the influence," Isabella said, reading a police statement.

Hilton was booked on suspicion of misdemeanor DUI and released, he said.

Her spokesman, Elliot Mintz, confirmed the arrest and said police detected the minimum blood-alcohol level to warrant an arrest. The legal limit in California is 0.08 percent.

"She's absolutely fine," Mintz said. "She didn't appear in the least bit to be intoxicated."

At the time of her arrest, Hilton was driving home in her Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren from a charity event where she had one drink, a margarita, he said. She had spent the day shooting a music video for her new album, "Paris."

The driving under the influence symptoms were "probably the result of an empty stomach and working all day and being fatigued," Mintz said.

She was picked up from the Los Angeles Police Department's Hollywood station by her sister, Nicky, Nicky's boyfriend, actor Kevin Connolly, and Mintz.

In June, Hilton had a fender-bender accident when her Range Rover backed into a car in a parking garage after a shopping trip.

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MISS TLC SAYS: Celebs need to be punished just like the rest of us. Case closed. Oh, and Elliot - stop it, just stop it.

TWWOMT Poll Wrap-Up

The results of the latest The Wonderful World Of Miss TLC are in......









......and half of you think Kevin has "not a chance" in succeeding. Doesn't seem like the worst odds right? Well, no. Because not one person said they thought he would do really well.

AND REMEMBER TO VOTE IN THE NEW POLL GOING LIVE TODAY!!!

No Need To Panic

Panic! At The Disco will be performing two shows at The Theater at MSG on November 13th and 14th with special guests Bloc Party & Jack's Mannequin. An early Thanksgiving celebration anyone?

Anyway, the tickets go on sale to the general public on Saturday, September 9th but you KNOW your girl Miss TLC always hooks you up with a presale. You can beat the crowds and score some tix on Friday, September 8th from 10am-10pm by using the password BAPANIC.

(And I'll just take some extra turkey and mashed potatoes from your holiday feast as a thank you... :))

If You'll Be In NYC From Sept. 8th - 17th......

......you might want to check out the Starbucks Salon in the village. It's being billed as ten days of free music, spoken word, readings, fashion, art, interaction, and more. You can find out more info at the website below:

http://www.starbuckssalon.com



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Go Ahead And Get Sick!

Excerpted from WebMD......

Adequate Flu Vaccine Expected in 2006

Officials Predict 100 Million Doses, Expand Recommendations on Who Should Get Shots By Todd Zwillich

Sept. 6, 2006 -- Federal health officials say they expect a record 100 million vaccine doses to be available in the U.S. this flu season, eliminating worries of a shortage.

Officials stressed that the numbers are based on manufacturers' estimates and that final numbers could fluctuate.

But public health authorities and companies now expect large supplies this fall and winter, a welcome relief from shortages and other supply problems that marked the last two flu seasons.

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You can read the whole article here.

Get A Life Beyonce, Your Own!

So Beyonce is under fire lately for copying everyone and their mother. This is not a surprise to me. I've said it before and I'll say it again. Beyonce is a walking marketing plan. Her entire career has been carefully orchestrated and quite honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if she's never had an original idea in her life. She does what works......or rather what worked before.

Now I now there are some who say that EVERYTHING is a reincarnation of something else. This is somewhat true. It's not really like there are that many truly truly original fresh and new things that come out of the music and movie business. You can always tell that something was heavily influenced by something else (that's if it's not a straightforward remake). However, there is a difference between wearing the same style outfit while doing the same choreography while acting the same way.

Yes, yes. I know sometimes it's the stylist, or video director, or choreographer, or photographer's vision sometimes to do these things but c'mon now. Be doesn't pick up on this stuff??? Hairstyles and certain colors or styles of jewelry are trends. For this reason, you can find a lot of celebs wearing the same kind of stuff around the same time. However, with all of the stuff you are about to see, Beyonce did it after the other person. Always.

PerezHilton.com for one has made it their duty to follow everything B has been doing lately and publish pics of the person who did it BEFORE her. This stuff really pushes it for me. It's one thing to be following in the footsteps of a legend like Madonna or Janet. OR to do something in the style of someone before you. But to straight up bite Tina Turner, Josephine Baker, Janet Jackson, and Britney Spears (of all peopke) routines and regurgitate them on your public??? Not cool.

HERE ARE PEREZ'S FINDS:

Beyonce as Britney:


Beyonce as Geri Halliwell:


Beyonce as Mariah:


Beyonce as Shakira:


HERE IS HIP AND POP'S FIND:

Beyonce as Jennifer Lopez:


AND HERE ARE MISS TLC'S FINDS:

Beyonce as Josephine Baker:


Beyonce as Carmen Miranda:


Beyonce as Inspector Gadget:

It's Official

Diddy's having twins......


Get this video and more at MySpace.com

Oh brother. :)

Tsk, Tsk, It Turns Out Sumner Hates All Toms

Early yesterday, it was reported that longtime Viacom CEO Tom Freston had decided to "step down". Uh, sure. It just so happens that their stock price was plummeting and Sumner's been making public cuts all over the place *cough* Tom Cruise *cough*. Needless to say, Sumner started running his 200 year old mouth all over town about how he "had asked Mr. Freston to resign and appointed a team led by Philippe Dauman to take his place". Mmm hmm. I knew it!

Anyway, this is big business news people. Tom Freston is an industry institution and Sumner is well......a million years old. Not to say that Mr. Redstone isn't a legend as well. He most definitely is. It's just that things are looking a little messy over in Viacom Valley and I have a feeling this isn't the last we'll hear of him of his ax.

You can read the whole NY Times article about the story here.

Introducing......SURI CRUISE!!!!!!

Honestly, it's a cute pic. Good luck to them all......if that's a real baby and they didn't hire her. Just joking!!!

Chart Chat

The Top 10 Albums on this week's chart:

1. BOB DYLAN "MODERN TIMES" (191,933 units sold)

2. DANITY KANE "DANITY KANE" (117,359 units sold)

3. YOUNG DRO "BEST THANG SMOKIN'" (103,635 units sold)

4. CHRISTINA AGUILERA "BACK TO BASICS" (100,740 units sold)

5. JESSICA SIMPSON "PUBLIC AFFAIR" (100,684 units sold)

6. CHEETAH GIRLS 2 "SOUNDTRACK" (80,363 units sold)

7. OUTKAST "IDLEWILD" (78,074 units sold)

8. METHOD MAN "4:21 - THE DAY AFTER" (62,070 units sold)

9. ROOTS "GAME THEORY" (61,097 units sold)

10. NICKELBACK "ALL THE RIGHT REASONS" (60,042 units sold)


Go Danity! Go Danity! I know they came out last week and all but that's REAL big that they were able to hold onto the #2 spot with over another 100K units sold. They are close to Gold now so I'm happy for them.

Bob Dylan is still doing big things even though he's 97 years old. Go Bob. You can't front that that's hot to have a career that spans so many decades and you can still come out on top.

Method Man and The Roots both debuted pretty low but it's still good for them considering they have been around for years. It's always the "next new thing" in hip-hop that's hot and for right now that's Young Dro. I ain't hating because Dro is part of my boo T.I.'s "PSC" crew. Congrats boys.

And Jessica Simpson just did OK. Her ex Nicky actually sold more than her his first week out with his "What's Left Of Me" album so I'm sure he's happy about that. He actually just went Gold too so congrats Mr. Lachey!

And for those who are interested what happened to Paris this week? Yeah, it's not pretty. She fell to #33 only pushing another 26K units.

Miss TLC Is Often Described The Same Way

"She was mesmerising. She oozed sex and demanded a sexual response from everyone. It didn’t matter if you were gay. You were swept up all the same. In those early years there was no male who would not want to bed her."

- Rupert Everett on Madonna (from his upcoming autobiography "Red Carpets and Other Banana Skins: The Autobiography

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Drama Fo Yo Mama

The clock ceremony segment from the next episode of "Flavor Of Love 2" has leaked online. And it's big people. REAL big. (Ok, big for a ghetto hoochie show that's like watching a train wreck.) LOL.

Either way, watch now if you are a fan and don't mind spoilers cuz this is MAJOR! (Otherwise, keep it moving and wait til next Sunday.)

UPDATE: That video was removed from YouTube. So instead, Miss TLC has hooked her readers up with another exclusive. The following shows the final 4 on this season's "Flavor Of Love 2" so don't watch it you don't wanna know. If you do, just hit play. (And if you wish to know what was in the other clip, hit me up at misstlcworld@yahoo.com and I'll let you know.

The Sexiest Video Out Right Now

John Legend's came very close but it just couldn't cut it when Robin Thicke's doing things like this...



"Lost Without You" from the forthcoming album The Evolution Of Robin Thicke

Rapid Fire

Michael Jackson has tried to call upon his "Thriller" man to help him come back......again. You can read all about it here.

An artificial heart was just approved by the FDA for those too old or too sick to go through a transplant. Wow. That's big. You can read all about it here.

Patrick Swayze bitten by Osbourne dog! You can read all about it here.

John Legend Asks Us All To "Save Room"

John Legend's back with a new song and video entitled "Save Room". Me likey. John's vids have always been fresh and clean and this one's no different. It's sexy. It's fun. It's Fall. And Miss TLC LOVES the Fall. The clothes, the look of the city in the crisp cool weather. It comes through your computer screen lovely.

The new song is very laidback and cool - very JL. However, he keeps it simple for the most part focusing on his lower register while purring the song rather than singing and riffing loudly like he did on the first single from his debut album "Used To Love U". I'm very excited about a new album from him. (If you never purchased John's last album, you're an idiot. Go get it now. After you finish reading the site today of course.) Anyways, check out the new stuff!

You can watch the video here.

One Of My All-Time Favorite Couples

Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner circa 1950s. (SO VOLATILE AND PASSIONATE)

Everything Coming Up Roses?

People.com has an article posted about Barbara Walters and Rosie O'Donnell. Um...Barbara wants Rosie to stop blogging her "views" about "The View" on her personal website. Now this is going to be good. Already these chicks are arguing and the show hasn't even aired yet.

In case you didn't know Rosie is VERY into posting her haiku poems which illustrate how she's feeling on any given day. Controversy arose a few weeks ago when Rosie posted about her distaste for the current "The View" promos starring her. Now Barbara "Queen Of Media" Walters has fired back saying that she "didn't like the blog" in hopes that Rosie will refrain from bitching about her boss on the site. We shall see if O'Donnell listens......

McDonald's Is A Punishment To Fit The Crime

Excerpted from today's NY Daily News...

McDonald's could be on menu for Rikers Island jail guards

NEW YORK (AP) -- The McDonald's Hamburglar could wind up in a city jail.

The Department of Correction is serving up a plan to put a fast-food restaurant in the Rikers Island jail system, giving thousands of workers there greater meal options. Currently, the jail guards eat the same food as the inmates.

A Department of Correction classified ad in a restaurant industry publication says there's a demand for meal alternatives and for food at the beginnings and ends of guards' shifts. It seeks expressions of interest from companies that would like to operate a fast-food joint in the joint.

MISS TLC SAYS: Um...I understand that McDonald's is probably a step up from prison food but is this really the only option? Why not just improve on the food served and nix the installation of a fast food restaurant INTO A PRISON altogether?!!!?!? Look, I know I am a nutrition maniac but there have been plenty of studies done to show that a healthy, nutritious, balanced meal actually helps to improve a person's demeanor and temperment. Fast food only makes you groggy, agitated, and tired. Not really what we need from prison guards really.

You can read the full article here.

Celeb Sightings

Some spottings recently sent in from Miss TLC readers and more...

Lance Bass with beau Reichen, Vanessa Minello with beau Nick Lachey, and Ashley Parker Angel all at the same VMA afterparty at Tenjune in NYC. This is apparently THE spot to be right now.

Kirsten Dunst literally bumping into a passerby on Lincoln Rd in South Beach, Miami. She wasn't paying attention (talking on the phone and cleaning her sunglasses) so it was to be expected. REALLY skinny and tiny.

Also on Lincoln Road in South Beach, Miami - Brooke Hogan. Heard the only way to describe her was BIG GIRL.

Actor/Singer/Rapper Tyrese visiting the Universal Motown offices in NYC on Friday. He was handing out copies of his new mixtape on which he raps as "Black Ty".

If you have any celeb spottings you'd like for us to report, simply email us at misstlcworld@yahoo.com!

Clarkson Doesn't Do Porn

From today's Page Six......

September 5, 2006 -- KELLY Clarkson apparently doesn't like anybody having cars similar to hers - especially porn stars. That's the word from adult film goddess Alana Evans, who tells Page Six the cherub-cheeked "American Idol" pop star got rid of her $60,000 hot-pink Mustang convertible after she learned Evans had the same model, which, like Clarkson's, was customized by Galpin Auto Sports in Van Nuys, Calif. "She was upset that I had the same car and threw a big fit," says Evans, star of "Britney Rears 3" and host of "Private Calls," Playboy's weekly radio show on Sirius. "It's insulting because she doesn't even know me. I thought, 'What kind of American Idol is this?' It's funny because when Kelly had the car, some of my friends saw her and asked me, 'Who was that fat brunette driving your car?' "

MISS TLC SAYS: Ok, first of all, you are a PORN STAR. Secondly, you are a PORN STAR. And third, you are a PORN STAR. Stop thinking you are just some regular ole' gal who does not do anything unsavory. Look, I am not about to sit here and judge those in the sex industry because it's really not my place however I can sit here and laugh at those who are APPALLED at someone not wanting to be associated with them. 'What kind of American Idol is this?' Is she insane??? It's the right kind homegirl. No self-respecting all-American "idol" is going to hang with someone who starred in a movie called "Britney Rears 3". Get a life. You can call Kells fat, but she can call you a lot of other things that are worse and irreversible. At least she could go on a diet if she needed to. You can't...well, let's not go there and let the readers finish that sentence for themselves. :)

500th Post!!!

Just wanted to make you all aware that the post below was my 500th post!!! Milestones a-plenty are happening at The Wonderful World Of Miss TLC and we just wanted to take a moment to thank all of our loyal readers. Bigger and better things will be happening with the site in the coming weeks and it's just so crazy to see the number 500 pop up in my post queue. Thanks again and keep on coming to the site! (Along with friends of course!) :)

MTV VMA RECAP: "Who???"

BEST NEW ARTIST:
Avenged Sevenfold

Up Against:
Rihanna
Panic! At The Disco
James Blunt
Chris Brown
Angels & Airwaves

HUH?!?!?!?



Most Undeserving Winner...Case Closed.

MTV VMA RECAP: "Oooh...I'm Telling!"

Overheard Backstage & Printed In Today's NY Daily News:

LL Cool J used the opportunity to lash out at Def Jam Records. "I think Def Jam needs to be a better promoter of hip hop," he griped in the green room. So does he think Def Jam CEO Jay-Z has dropped the ball? "I think Jay-Z does a very good job...of promoting Jay-Z," he sniped.





Most Bitter Backstage Moment...Case Closed.

MTV VMA RECAP: "But Really, Who Was That?"

Worst Dressed Couple Of The Evening...Case Closed.



I mean really though, she won the award for the both of them hands down we ALL know. And this was NOT an easy one to win...especially when you are dealing with people like this......
























Thanks for playing Coco but J.Lo snatched your trophy out from under ya this time.

MTV VMA RECAP: "But Were They Serious?"

During the VMAs post-show......

GIDEON: Back to Suchin who has someone

SUCHIN: I actually don't have anyone


Funniest / Most Awkward Exchange Of The Night...Case Closed.

(Thanks 2 T.Coles 4 hooking me up with the text from that one!)

MTV VMA RECAP: *Sigh*

Best Performance Of The Evening...Case Closed.

For My Dear Friend Janine......

.....and any other devoted "90210" and/or "Melrose Place" fans.


Excerpt from E! Online......

"90210," "Melrose" Coming to DVD

by Josh Grossberg
Aug 31, 2006, 1:40 PM PT

Brandon, Brenda, Billy, Amanda...it's been too long.

In news that will send Peach Pit-obsessed Gen-Xers racing to Amazon.com, the powers-that-be at Paramount have announced that Beverly Hills, 90210 and its spinoff, Melrose Place, are finally headed to DVD.


You can read all about it here.

(Jin - I know you know already cuz you signed up for the Amazon alert and all!)

50 Coming For Diddy

Apparently 50 has decided to beef with someone new (Ja Rule and Jadakiss can take a sigh of relief I guess). And it's............


............DIDDY!!!!!!

Wow. The so-called beef started over the Mase negotiations (Mase is still under contract with Diddy but wants to jump ship and sign with G-Unit. Diddy has said in the public that he is OK with that and just needs to work out the proper terms. 50 claims Diddy's just being a dick about it on purpose and has still not released Mase.) and has now escalated into 50 claiming on Hot 97 that Diddy knows who killed Biggie. Hole up! What?!!?!? This is just getting wild.

Either way, you can now listen to 50's diss track towards Diddy called "The Bomb" exclusively on allhiphop.com. Listen to it here.