80s Baby Revolution Starts Now!

I told y'all it was coming. Well now Sickamore and his I Can Make You Famous consulting firm team is making the first move. In order to gather up the troops and get the 80s vibe flowing, a launch party is going down one week from today. Check out the info for this truly fabulous fete below:

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The 80's Baby Revolution

November 7th, 2006
@ Club Movida
28 7th Ave btwn Leroy and Morton

HOSTED BY SICKAMORE

MUSIC BY DJ CASSIDY

Additional Music by Mel DeBarge & 40/40’s DJ Poun’

Guest List:

RSVP@ICANMAKEYOUFAMOUS.com

One Of My All-Time Favorite Couples - R.I.P.

Ryan Phillipe and Reese Witherspoon circa 1999-2006 (SO CLASSY)

Hovy's Home

So Jay-Z returned from his worldwide tour last night and went straight to see Funkmaster Flex at Hot 97 (Jay has a long history with Flex and his show). To listen to the interview, and a freestyle that he kicked, click on the links below:

INTERVIEW

FREESTYLE

Ryan Cheated?

The National Enquirer is reporting that there was another woman behind the Ryan/Reese break-up. Now if you're a longtime reader, you know how I feel about these tabloids. Everyone will take the "please, you can't believe the Enquirer" road but plenty of times these stories are real. The celebs just won't admit it until Reese is booked on a Diane Sawyer interview on ABC four months down the line and she's ready to tell her side of the story. Or until this other chick pops up pregnant at the Golden Globe Awards or something. Then again, this can all be nothing but a rumor.

Either way, I'm VERY sad about this breakup. Ryan and Reese were incredibly adorable and seemed very into each other. Unfortunately celebrity relationships have a REALLY hard time surviving when one half gets more popular than the other and it's always bound to happen (see Jennifer Garner & Scott Foley, Hilary Swank & Chad Lowe, etc.). If in fact Ryan cheated, we want to know one thing......why wasn't it with us? JOKING. COMPLETELY JOKING. It's just that he's so adorable...and that voice...and those lips...AGAIN JOKING. I loved him with Reese and really wish they could've (in the words of Tim Gunn) "made it work".

You can read the National Enquirer account here.

3 Days Until "Borat"!!!

If you know me, you know I love Borat. In order to celebrate the opening of his full-length feature film "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan", I am going to post a different clip of my lovable reporter everyday until the movie opens. Here is "Borat Visits A Dating Service":



PS - In case you don't know who Borat is, here's a quick explanation. He's another character from Sacha Baron Cohen (who is also Ali G). Borat is from Kazakhstan and he is a reporter by trade. He was sent to America to study their way of living and bring back all he's learned to his home country.

PPS - A funny little-known tidbit about the Borat character and the team behind the show is that all the cameramen and producers, etc. pretend like they think he's completely uncouth and crazy themselves when filming an interview. Even though they are all "in" on the joke, they always explain to those being interviewed that they think this Borat person is just as weird as they do and that they are a film crew from the UK who were just assigned to follow him around for the day as their assignment.

Jay Staying With Def Jam......I Think

From VH1.com...

Jay-Z Insists He's Not Leaving Def Jam
by Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Jasmine Dotiwala

Jay-Z says that even though he's definitely heavily into artist mode with a world tour and new album coming in a little less than a month, you can still call him El Presidente.

"Hova's oval office!" he declared recently in Africa, responding to music-industry talk that he is leaving his post as president of Def Jam. "Everything is good. I know there's been some rumors I was leaving Def Jam. I'm not leaving Def Jam. I signed on for three years, so I don't have any plans to move on. I love working with [Island Def Jam Chairman] L.A. [Reid], I love working with [Island President] Steve [Bartels], I love [Universal Chairman and CEO] Doug [Morris]."

Jay inked his deal to be President of Def Jam in December of 2004 and his position went into effect in January of 2005. He contract doesn't expire until January of 2008. He said that even if he's not officially the prez when his term is up, he still wants to have a hand in some of the decision-making at the legendary record label.

"I'll do whatever, if it's consulting, whatever it is, but I don't have any plans to go anywhere any time soon."

Jay also laughed off the notion that the release of his Kingdom Come LP (due November 21) is a conflict of interest with other Def Jam releases in December: Young Jeezy's The Inspiration: Thug Motivation 102 (December 12), Nas' Hip-Hop Is Dead ... The N, and Ghostface Killah's More Fish (both December 19).

"The funny thing about Def Jam is when people say, 'How can you put out an album and promote [other records] at the same time?' is, the amount of albums that come out of Def Jam and always come out of Def Jam is like 60 albums in a year. There is an extraordinary amount of work; it's not like my album is any different. When people say, 'How can you put an album out?' I say, 'Well it worked for [Former Def Jam CEO] Lyor [Cohen]. It made Lyor look like a genius, it should make me look like a genius too!' The best moment in Def Jam's history, well the one that I can recall, is when Lyor was going to sell the company for maybe $80 or $90 million. Then one month Lyor put out [albums] by myself, Ja Rule and DMX, everyone did great. I think there's something to be said about a company and having synergy and having energy and having a bunch of artists come out at the same time. I think that works also.

"All the great runs was when artists came out back-to-back," Jay added. "When No Limit had their run and Bad Boy had their run and Death Row had their run it was more than one artist doing it. So I just think it makes only logical sense. I think people pick at [my album coming out] because I guess it's an opening. But we're still doing our thing, #1 market share, I don't know how much more can we do. We'll do more but I don't know what's higher than #1."

Jay is currently on his Global Express World Tour, which just touched down in Australia a few days ago. Besides performing, he's been visiting some impoverished areas and learning about the world's water crisis (see "Jay-Z Almost Didn't Come Out Of Retirement — But Now 'It's On' "). His run across the globe comes to an end in Melbourne on Saturday, and he'll be back in the States soon.

One of Hov's peers and good friends, Diddy, expressed to MTV News that he would like to discuss the idea of going on a U.S. tour with Jay and some other New York heavyweights, like Busta Rhymes and Nas. Although it's just a thought right now, Hov is eager to hear Diddy out.

"It's very difficult to plan another tour while you're on the end of a tour because at the end of the tour you're like, 'Uh, I've got to get home and I've got so many things to do,' " Jay explained. "I don't have any tour plans as far as the States yet, but if Puff says something you've got to at least talk about it. You've got to at least have the conversation because he has foresight."

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MISS TLC SAYS: I don't know about you but his comments didn't sound convincing enough to me. Especially the ones I've bolded. "Even if he's not officialy the president?" C'mon now.

We Love Nicole

Perez Hilton is claiming that Nicole Richie has entered "rehab" for her weight issues. If this is in fact true, and I would imagine it is because Perez knows Nicole, then we here at The Wonderful World Of Miss TLC wish Ms. Richie all the best. I would really like to see her get better and tackle her weight problem once and for all.

Dave On Bill

From today's NY Post Page Six...

HUMORLESS DAVE RIPS O'REILLY

October 27, 2006 -- ANY lingering doubts that David Letterman detests Bill O'Reilly will be laid to rest tonight, when the gap-toothed funnyman has the conservative Fox News powerhouse on his CBS "Late Show" and machine-guns him with insults.

In a tape previewed by Page Six, things go downhill fast as O'Reilly sits down and jokingly presents the liberal-leaning host with a plastic sword to do battle and holds up a plastic shield to defend himself.

An irritated Letterman cracks, "Oh, that's nice, that's cute, you come out with toys . . . Am I right about one thing: You guys over there at Fox and guys like Rush Limbaugh, you guys know it's all just a goof, right? You're just horsing around. You're doing it 'cause you know it'll be entertaining?" Letterman adds he's never seen O'Reilly's show because, "I dial up Fox and it's always 'The Simpsons.' "

O'Reilly tries to lighten the mood by telling the audience he and Letterman are "on the same bowling league" and asks whether he'd appear on "Dancing With the Stars."

"Bonehead!" snaps Letterman, who then starts shaking his fist and waving his arms at O'Reilly as the subject turns to the war in Iraq. "Let me ask you a question - was there more heinous, more dangerous violence taking place [before America invaded] Iraq, or is there more heinous, dangerous violence taking place now in Iraq?"

"Oh, stop it," O'Reilly scolds the host. "Saddam Hussein slaughtered 300,000 to 400,000 people, all right, so knock it off . . . It isn't so black and white, Dave - it isn't, 'We're a bad country. Bush is an evil liar.' That's not true."

"I didn't say he was an evil liar," Letterman shoots back. "You're putting words in my mouth, just the way you put artificial facts in your head!"

Letterman admits he hasn't read O'Reilly's new book, "Culture War," because "I looked at it. I said, 'What is it, a book on sailing?' "

Checking his watch to signal an end to the insult-a-thon, Letterman sarcastically quips, "Oh, gosh, where has the time gone?" He adds: "I have no idea what I'm talking about - but I don't think you do, either."

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And in case you are unaware of Dave and Bill's history, check this out from back in January:

Jay-Z XXL Cover (December Issue)

Here's a preview and some outtakes from the cover story: XXL/Jay-Z.

The issue hits newsstands November 7th.

New John Legend Video ("Heaven") Is Hot

Go here and click on John Legend "Heaven" to watch.

And for your added enjoyment, here's Johnny boy performing "Heaven" live at Royal Albert Hall in London.




Jealous that I am going to see him on Monday? Yeah, thought so.

Naomi A Major Nuisance

From today's NY Daily News......


Slap Naomi with new assault charge

LONDON - Guess no one ever told Naomi Campbell that "pretty is as pretty does."

The catwalk queen was arrested yesterday on suspicion of assault after another woman charged that the supermodel attacked her, police and media reports said.

The mercurial model is already facing an assault charge in New York for allegedly bashing her maid in the head with a jewel-encrusted cell phone.

And that's just one in a long series of allegations that Campbell has gone medieval on the help after blowing her top.

Police in London said a 36-year-old woman was arrested yesterday afternoon in a home in the Westminster area after another woman accused her of assault.

A police spokesman declined to identify the woman taken into custody, but British media said it was Campbell. She was later released on bail, Sky News reported.

The Sun newspaper reported the woman who filed the complaint was Campbell's drug counselor and that the therapist said she was "scratched all over her face" by the hot-tempered model.

Campbell's spokesman said there had been a misunderstanding.

"We are sure it will all be sorted out when the police investigate," he said. Discovered at age 15, London-born Campbell was the first black model to appear on the covers of Time and the French and British Vogue magazines.

But the sinewy siren's beauty has at times been overshadowed by reports of outrageous temper tantrums.

Campbell is facing an assault charge in Manhattan for allegedly smashing a jeweled cell phone into Ana Scolavino's head last March because the hapless maid couldn't locate a pair of jeans.

The diva failed to appear for a court date in September, and the case was rescheduled for Nov. 15.

In 2000, Campbell pleaded guilty in a Canadian court to grabbing another assistant by the throat and hitting her on the head with a telephone.

The cranky catwalker seems to have a thing about phones. In June, her ex-maid Gaby Gibson of Queens filed suit claiming Campbell whacked her in the head with a cell phone on Jan. 17.

In July, yet another former assistant, Amanda Brack, filed suit, contending Campbell spat in her face, beat her bloody with a BlackBerry and flung her passport into a pool.

Originally published on October 26, 2006

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MISS TLC SAYS: C'mon already and lock this chick up. If this was a regular person who continued to assault people time and time again, they would've been locked up a long time ago. Stop the madness.

Watch Ciara's New Video: "Promise"

MISS TLC SAYS: I love Ciara! And I love this new video! Not to mention the song is the hotness. Check it out!

At The Borat Premiere

BORAT IS ONE CRAZY MUTHA......

Borat Premieres New Moviefilm
By William Keck
USA Today

HOLLYWOOD (Oct. 25) — Monday night, the light blue flag of Kazakhstan flew over the Grauman's Chinese Theatre courtyard, where so many glamorous Hollywood stars of the past immortalized their hand and footprints in cement.

But it was a parade of peasant villagers pulling carts of meat, women carrying bails of wheat, scantily clad prostitutes, dirty children with shovels propped over their shoulders, men ladling out cups of horse urine (fake, we hope) and two men dressed in crotch-hugging shoulder strap thongs that held court for the world premiere of Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit. At the end: a beat-up station wagon from which emerged Borat, the well-meaning and unintentionally offensive reporter played by comedian Sacha Baron Cohen.

As disturbing odors filled the air, all joined together for a chorus of the Kazakhstan national anthem, with lyrics being distributed amongst the huge gathering of fans and contest winners. Some came dressed as Borat, in his signature grey suit and moustache.

Taking a podium, Borat opened his speech by welcoming the gathering of "gentlemen and prostitutes."

On the red carpet, Baron Cohen, in a suit and thin '80s piano key tie, greeted all the male journalists with kisses on either cheek. But he informed women journalists that in his country, "To let a woman be a journalist is like letting the monkey fly a plane. Very dangerous."

Though he seemingly had a line for everything, one topic left Baron Cohen nearly speechless. Asked if he ever heard of the elegantly-dressed actress, Isla Fisher (Wedding Crashers), who preceded him on the carpet, Cohen said only, "'No ... she look like a child."

Fisher is Cohen's real life fiancée. Left to fend for herself, guests Ben Stiller and wife Christine Taylor invited her to "hang" with them.

Fisher wouldn't talk about her fiancé's romantic side. "I don't want to talk about that, OK?" she said politely. Pressed for an update on the wedding, she confirmed "we are engaged," but that was all she would say. "I don't know (when), but if I did I maybe wouldn't tell you. That's private. Sorry."

The event attracted a huge array of stars, including Will Ferrell , Chris Rock , Drew Barrymore , Courteney Cox, David Arquette , Garry Shandling, Howie Mandel, Roseanne and Sheryl Crowe.

But Cohen (as Borat) said, "I would like very much to meet this Madonna . I think in Kazakhstan it would show the freedom of United States that you allow a pop star to be a transvestite."

As for what American movies he would like to remake, Borat said, "Gone With the Wind, because people say I look like Clark Gables. 'Frankly, I don't give a (expletive).'"

Asked if she finds Borat as sexy as Gable, Brooke Shields said, "Oh yes. He's reminiscent of a time gone by."

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Chart Chat

The Top 10 albums on this week's chart:


1. DIDDY "PRESS PLAY" (170,483 units sold)

2. EVANESCENCE "OPEN DOOR" (112,430 units sold)

3. JOJO "HIGH ROAD" (108,053 units sold)

4. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE "FUTURESEX/LOVE SOUNDS" (99,017 units sold)

5. DIERKS BENTLEY "LONG TRIP ALONE" (82,448 units sold)

6. ROD STEWART "STILL THE SAME... GREAT ROCK CLASSICS" (79,037 units sold)

7. HINDER "EXTREME BEHAVIOR" (75,726 units sold)

8. RUBEN STUDDARD "RETURN (70,501 units sold)

9. TONY BENNETT "DUETS: AMERICAN CLASSICS" (67,590 units sold)

10. KILLERS "SAM'S TOWN" (61,715 units sold)


So Diddy debuted at #1. Good for him. But what's not good for him is the fact that he only sold 170K. Yikes. That's pretty low. Especially considering someone like Justin sold another 99K this week after six weeks on the shelves. Justin's now at 1.4 million sold. Diddy will be lucky if he gets there EVER.

I'm pretty surprised at JoJo's debut. Only 100K??? Don't people LOVE her? Well, you should. She's young but she can sing her ass off. And her new album is really nice to listen to as well. Total girls album but still. Download the title track (legally of course) for those days when you just need a pick-me-up. Take the high road indeed.

And as for Ruben. Oh well. He is clearly not at Kelly/Carrie status. Granted, the industry's suffering all over, and people just don't sell like they used to anymore. But Kelly and Carrie kick major ass. They are two of only seven 'over three million sold' sellers on the chart really. Carrie's at 3.6 million sold and Kelly's at 5.5 million.

PS - Yes, High School Musical is one of those over 3 million sellers. Crazy.

Justin To Headline......

This just in (courtesy of Taco - what's up!)......

Justin Timberlake has been tapped to headline this year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. The show will take place at the Kodak Theater in L.A. and will be broadcast on The CBS Network at 10pm ET/PT.

Justin will be performing songs from his platinum-plus smash album FutureSex/LoveSounds. How perfect does that go with Victoria's Secret models in lingerie? Loves it!

......And Justin To Host

Ice-T Cover Controversy

Everyone's favorite gangsta-rap artist turned "Law & Order" castmember is back in the spotlight in a big way. VH-1 is fast becoming the "bring the 80s hip-hop stars back from the graveyard channel" since premiering its annual "Hip Hop Honors" specials and the subsequent rise of Flavor Flav. Now, fresh off of his hosting gig from this year's "Hip Hop Honors", Ice-T returns with his own show - "Ice-T's Rap School". In it, Ice T tries to transform a group of unexpected children who know next-to-nothing about rap into actual rappers. I have somewhat of a spoiler about this show in case you're interested......(highlight the space below if you want to read)......

Interestingly enough, a friend of mine (what up Jimmy S.!) attended a Public Enemy show at B.B. King's back in May and lo and behold, Ice T's group of kids opened. VH-1 was there to film their stage performance (I would bet they asked Flavor Flav for this as a favor since he is their #1 star now) and it was a catastrophe. Apparently the kids sucked (c'mon, what did you expect?) and the crowd was totally rude and restless. People were cursing at and booing the kids and Ice T took the stage to go off. He told the crowd off and admonished them for abusing kids who were just trying to do the best they could do. Some people then cheered and booed those who were yelling at the children and once they gave them another chance, people did clap. Either way, I'm wondering how they will edit this to look once it airs as the season finale when it comes time.

And in other Ice-T news, in order to capitalize on his newfound comeback fame, Mr. Marrow is releasing an album, simply entitled "Gangsta Rap" on October 31st. In order to stir up as much publicity as possible for this new release, Ice shot a controversial cover which is being shunned by many record stores. You can read all about it (from last week's NY Post Page Six) below...

October 18, 2006 -- ICE-T and his stripper-wife, Coco, have caused a problem by posing nude in a steamy clinch on the cover of the rap legend's new album - and now stores across the country are demanding it be censored before they stock it.

"Gangsta Rap," Ice-T's first studio album in seven years, shows him lying on his back in bed with his ravishing wife's ample posterior in full view and one of her legs coyly draped over his private parts.

But while the cover just barely steers clear of being pornographic, it's way too suggestive for most retailers, according to Melee Recordings, which is releasing the record on Halloween. "We're getting lots of flak about it. What we're going to have to do is place stickers over parts of the photo to avoid any problems," one rep said.

Not that Ice-T, who stars on "Law & Order" and has appeared in "New Jack City" and "Frankenpenis," is concerned about the uproar. He told Page Six last night, "What can I say, I have been doing these kinds of things for years." Then, in a swaggering boast about his legendary sexual prowess, Ice-T added, "You should see the picture when Coco's leg is not there."

The cover art is far tamer than an insert inside the box advertising an upcoming 2007 calendar, which features an image of Coco completely naked leaning against a car.

But Ice-T insists he's not all about raunch these days. His new VH1 series, "Ice T's Rap School," which debuted last night, shows the rapper putting a group of eighth-graders from York Preparatory School on West 68th Street through strenuous tests to transform them into "real rappers."

Meanwhile, one rapper who's making Ice-T look positively like a choirboy - at least on the concert circuit - is DMX. TheSmokingGun.com reports his contract riders require three boxes of Trojans, LifeStyles or Kimonos backstage. That shattered the "two boxes of condoms" record previously established by 50 Cent. DMX also insists on Hennessy cognac in the gallon-size bottle.

Now Ice-T is right by saying that this is nothing new for him. He was the originator of controversial covers when he put his ole' girl Darlene on the cover of his "Power" album in a white string bikini-like thing (I know soooooo many guys who idolized that cover). Anyway...you know Miss TLC's got the goods. So here's the cover for those who are interested......

Info On The Cast Of "The Real World: Denver"

Alex Smith, 22 - Houston, TX — Alex is the product of a recipe that includes a heap of cockiness, a dash of street smarts, tad bit of sensitivity and a whole lot of sex appeal. However, this over confident, Texan flirt does not lack passion. He holds many things close to his heart; such as, his position as Division I swimmer at ASU, his family, his women (yes, plural!) and his never-ending escapades at the hottest parties. Yet, he yearns to build credit as a mature gentleman.

Brooke Jackson LaBarbera, 24 - Nashville, TN — Raised by two clinical psychologists in a sheltered environment, Brooke is not your typical southern belle. She’s grown up to be everything her society averts. Admitting to be an extremely sexual person, Brooke ended a long-term interracial relationship just prior to joining the cast of Real World to see if her dream of stardom could become a reality. One thing is for sure, life for this dainty-looking, self-assured, independent young woman is ready for all the challenges the Real World has to offer.

Stephen Nichols, 22 - Washington, DC — Stephen is a charmer who flies in the face of convention. Originally from Sacramento, Stephen attends Howard University in Washington, DC. A hardcore Republican conservative who is against gay marriage, Stephen can be quite outspoken, but also deeply religious. He’s extremely ambitious and loves to be the center of attention. He’s also an expert in persuasion and salesmanship. There’s no question that he will expect to be top dog at the house. The problem is his roommates are probably thinking the same thing about themselves.

Colie (aka Nicole Mara Edison), 22 - East Brunswick, NJ — This sorority president is probably the strongest personality in the house. Her disciplined attitude comprises of making profound promises, keeping her word, and displaying a go-getter attitude. Colie’s constant need for attention (especially from the male kind) and her free-spirited nature makes it easy to label her as the typical crazy party girl. But those who care to observe would notice a softer heart. Colie will be sure to stir things up, contributing her own brand of unpredictability to the mix.

Tyrie (aka Ty Ballard), 23 - Omaha, NE — Raised by a father from a military background, Tyrie is the product of a strict and aggressive upbringing. That served as the main roadblock for a healthy father-son relationship in the family. While Tyrie searched for a safe haven, he found refuge in a gang. Today, Tyrie makes an effort to leave his past behind and remain focused and determined to succeed in life. Already renowned on his college campus for his sharp wit, passion for politics, and big heart, Tyrie is ready to take things to the next level.

Jennifer, 22 - Martinez, CA — Jenn has played the typical happy roles in her life as the cheerleader, popular girl and party animal. However behind this fun-loving facade, this Oakland Raiderette cheerleader yearns for emotional attachment. Her quest for real happiness stems from her inability to allow herself to be vulnerable, love and trust.

Davis (aka James Davis Mallory IV), 23 - Marietta, GA — Davis is the typical blonde-haired, blue-eyed, frat boy. Or is he? Hailing from the south, his upbringing was steeped in conservative Christianity. There’s only one issue…Davis is gay. He first realized this in sixth grade, and came out to his mom a few years later. Not surprisingly, Davis’ revelation was not received well within his family. Applying for the Real World was a big step for Davis. He’s spent most of his life afraid to show the world who he truly is, but now he’s ready for that to change.

Me Likey

So I have very mixed feelings about Fergie. If you'd like to know more about this chick, you can search my older posts where I wrote all about her past in Kids Incorporated and Wild Orchid.

Anyway, reasons I do like Fergie:

1. LOVED "London Bridge" when it came out

2. Usually love her parts in the Black Eyed Peas songs

3. She used to be really pretty

4. I LOOOOOVE this "Fergalicious" video

Reasons I don't like Fergie:

1. The "London Bridge" video was nothing special

2. She usually looks so messed up and nasty now

3. She's annoying in all her interviews and personal appearances

4. Her album is just the poor man's "L.A.M.B."

5. She dates one of my boyfriends, Josh Duhamel

But seriously, this video is so hot and sexy. It actually looks just like what a Miss TLC video would look like if I made one......

Rapid Fire

Apparently cell phone use may be linked to a decrease in sperm quality. VERY interesting. You can read all about it here.

A Dad pulled a gun on his son's football coach because he thought the boy wasn't getting enough time on the field. And this was a game for 6 and 7 year olds. And we wonder why there's a problem with violence in this country. You can read all about it here.

If you live in NYC, you know ALL about the myth of the "Second Avenue Subway". They have been talking about it for decades (since there is a huge gap on the East Side where there are no trains...people who live on First Avenue usually have to walk alllll the way over from Park or Lexington so a train on Second Avenue would be a huge help). Either way, everytime it gains speed again (no pun intended), the talk disappears for a while and so on and so forth (this has been going on for decades). But NOW the MTA claims it's real and the subway should be up and running by 2013. Ok. I plan on taking my maiden voyage on this thing when I'm 95 (and PS - I ain't even close to 88 right now). You can read all about it here.

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Quick Question

Is Beyonce and her House of Dereon line serious with the ish they put out? These boots are terror-ble (intentionally spelled wrong because we need to declare a war on terror on these babies)...

Tyra In A Tizzy

I know that she was over-acting on purpose (in order to imitate Oprah's lunacy when giving away big-ticket items on her show), but it's still funny as all hell to watch.........

Oh Deelishis

So everyone knows by now that Deelishis won "Flavor Of Love 2" and is now supposedly Flava Flav's "girl". We will all see the couple in action on next week's reunion special, but for now I have two Deelishis specials for y'all.

1. Her exclusive interview with BET.com after the finale aired. I gotta be honest that I liked her throughout the show, thought she was pretty real, genuinely liked Flav, and was not their for her own "agenda". After reading this interview, my thoughts were confirmed. You can read it all here.

2. Then she ruined it. News spread of her website (londoncharles.com) and semi-naked modeling shots and I just about had it. Flav was kicking girls out for having semi-naked stuff online (Toastie, Nibblz, etc.) and here his girl is doing the same damn thing. What's even sadder to me about this case is that Miss London has a daughter. Oh well. I guess Flav will just have to see how real his new chick is as time goes on. You can view the Not-Safe-For-Work shots here.

Real World: Denver Premieres On Nov. 7th

Check out the first commercial with the new cast below:

Yes, New York Will Be "The Flavorette"

If you watched "Flavor Of Love 2" at all (or at least just the finale), then you know that New York is nuts, was supposedly IN LOVE with Flav, and didn't get picked in the end. Flava Flav chose Deelishis and will show the world whether or not they are a true match, and are in fact still "kickin' it" on the reunion show next week. Yes folx, I'm hella excited about that. The fact that VH-1 even has a show where a girl yells "I'ma see your ass in the parking lot" as she's charging at another woman in a catsuit with a weave is priceless. Yes. That was shown in the preview. LOL.

Anyway, New York's dismissal was eventful (of course). She screamed, she cursed, she confronted Flav, she flashed him her ass (uh, yeah, good one New York), and she stormed off in a huff. But what was so ridiculous about this whole fake display, was that New York has supposedly already been filming "The Flavorette" for VH-1 (where men vie for her attention and compete for her affection). Now it IS possible that VH-1 chose her to do this after she ended up as the runner-up during season 1 and then Flav surprisingly decided to have her back towards the end of this season (so VH-1 went along with it since they know New York = ratings and just put her show on the shelf in the meantime). But honestly, how could she have seriously been "so into" Flav if she was also dating multiple guys on the side? Whatever. I'll still be tuning in. Hahaha. VH-1 doesn't have a premiere date slotted for the show yet though. They are almost at the end of filming. You can read about it all here.

And as always, you can read an EXTREMELY funny recap of the final episode on Dlisted.com.

"Hurt" Me Christina

MTV debuted Christina Aguilera's new video for her second single, "Hurt" last night. First off, let me say "it's about freakin time...her album has been out over two months and she's still working that first single???"

I mean, that strategy is fine when the first single is huge like forever (for example see: "SexyBack" or "Promiscuous Girl") but "Ain't No Other Man" didn't have it like that. Plus, that sometimes backfires. You don't want people to get sick of you, or forget that you have a new album out (and not just the single). In the case of Justin, he knew he could rest safely on his laurels because his album is the SICKNESS. Plus, he knew the video he had in the can for "My Love" was OFF THE FREAKIN HOOK. Seriously. Go back and watch it in my post from last week. It's undeniably sexy and cool...kinda like Miss TLC (wink). But anyway...in the case of Nelly Furtado, her album hasn't sold badly per se (800K in 17 weeks) but she waited FAR too long to release "Maneater" after "Promiscuous Girl". Christina was on the verge of that so not only am I glad she came out swinging with "Hurt" - an extremely emotional, beautiful ballad - but the video is REALLY good. Directed by Floria Sigismondi, the visual clip to accompany the song still stays with Christina's old-school "Back To Basics" theme, but is creative and magnetic.



In other Christina Aguilera news, her tour was announced last week and she's taking The Pussycat Dolls and Danity Kane on the road with her. Yes, it's a pop girl's dream. :) You can check out the dates and venues here.

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Chart Chat

The Top 10 albums on this week's chart:

1. ROD STEWART "STILL THE SAME... GREAT ROCK CLASSICS OF OUR TIME" (184,304 units sold)

2. EVANESCENCE "OPEN DOOR" (164,042 units sold)

3. LLOYD BANKS "ROTTEN APPLE" (142,587 units sold)

4. JIMMY BUFFETT "TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU" (121,361 units sold)

5. TONY BENNETT "DUETS: AMERICAN CLASSIC" (104,589 units sold)

6. THE KILLERS "SAM'S TOWN" (101,657 units sold)

7. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE "FUTURESEX/LOVE SOUNDS" (91,969 units sold)

8. GEORGE STRAIT "IT JUST COMES NATURAL" (88,358 units sold)

9. HINDER "EXTREME BEHAVIOR" (76,204 units sold)

10. LUDACRIS "RELEASE THERAPY" (74,388 units sold)

Uh-oh. Sales are faltering again this week. I mean releases like Justin definitely helped to boost the total sales for the year (he's actually the only release on the chart that has been out for 5 weeks or less and is already over one million in sales), but we need more big sellers like that. Rascal Flatts did really well this year and long-term builders like The Pussycat Dolls and The Fray are also helpful, but there have been MANY disappointments as well. Janet Jackson, Monica, Beyonce, and Christina Aguilera have all sold under expectations (even though Beyonce and Christina are nearing platinum sales as we speak...or write), and now Lloyd Banks really debuted poorly (in my eyes). I mean, there was a time when anything 50 or G-Unit related was automatically BIG out the gate but I guess that time is over. I wonder what Fif will debut with his next time out. We shall see...... and BUY albums people!!!!! Support the musicians and record industry workers so that they can keep making that hot music for you to bump to!!!

It's Almost Here

The movie "Dreamgirls" has released the first official promo poster...check it out below:

Diddy OK With Being Daddy Without The Marry

Diddy Not Ready for Marriage

Sean Combs has been dating girlfriend Kim Porter off and on for nearly ten years (they’re expecting twins in December), but he's still not ready to make it official.

When The New York Daily News’ Rush & Molloy asked the rap mogul when he’s getting married, Diddy, 36, answered, "When I'm ready. I have to be ready to get married. If I marry anyone, Kim will be the woman."

Porter, a former model with whom he has a 9-year-old son, Christian, patiently waited for Diddy even as he took up with actress Jennifer Lopez for two years.

"Kim never really sweated Jennifer," Combs -- whose first CD in five years, Press Play, drops today -- recently told Vibe magazine. "She was, 'Ah, you're playin' yourself. … You're running … around with your little Puerto Rican girlfriend. You'll be back.' … And she was right. "Jennifer and me … we’re so alike. Kim and I are opposite. [Jennifer was] somebody who got it. … The hype can pull you in. 'Y'all are lookin' good together.' … But I couldn't commit to [Jennifer] the way she wanted me to. Everybody who ever meets the girl winds up marrying or wanting to marry her. I couldn't be like Cris [Judd] and Ben [Affleck] and Marc [Anthony]."

And how is he in bed? "I'm nasty. [In the mid-'90s] I was buck-f—kin’ wild. Beyond ménage à trois. Crazy — you're twentysomething and renting the presidential suite at the Hotel Nikko in Beverly Hills. You got the bathtub filled with champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries. … Then sex became dangerous.

"Then all that energy you were spreading becomes a one-on-one thing. And, yeah, my girl right now is very happy. As meticulous as I am with my work, I'm even more meticulous with my lovemaking. … I like to do it for a long time. Sometimes I'm making love and she's like, 'You gonna save some for the honeymoon?'"

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MISS TLC SAYS: Stop it Diddy. Seriously. Ain't nobody saying something so corny to you while you are having sex. And PS - if you have no plans to get married, that's really bad that your girl even refers to the "honeymoon" since she may never get there.

MISS TLC AFTERTHOUGHT: And the J.Lo thing? That's even sadder. To just say your girl "didn't sweat her"??? That's terribly disrespectful. (Never mind that I've heard MUCH different.) Is that really how you want people to look at the mother of your children? As someone who will turn a blind eye to you shacking up with someone else for two years and then accept you back like it's nothing when it's over? That's just sad to me. But either way, I wish them all the best now with their twins on the way. Hopefully, they can stay together successfully this time around and maybe even hit the altar soon.

In Case You Missed The Jay Premiere Yesterday...

...I bring you "Show Me What You Got" for your viewing pleasure.

The Fabolous Story

From MTV.com...

Fabolous Shot And Arrested In New York
10.17.2006 7:46 AM EDT

In a bizarre sequence of events, New York rapper Fabolous was shot in the leg early Tuesday morning (October 17) as he stood in a Manhattan parking garage, was arrested and then transported to a hospital for treatment.

Fabolous (born John Jackson) was shot once in the right thigh by an unidentified man who approached the MC and three members of his crew and opened fire shortly after the group left an NFL players' event at Diddy's downtown restaurant, Justin's, according to New York Police Department spokesperson Sergeant Mike Wysokowski.

Following the hail of gunfire, Fabolous and the other three men hopped into a white Dodge Magnum and sped away, running a red light one block away from the scene of the shooting, which attracted the attention of police responding to the call of shots fired. Wysokowski said the officers stopped the car found two unlicensed, loaded guns — a 9mm and .40 caliber handgun — during a search, which led to the arrest of all four men. Charges have not yet been filed, but Wysokowski said they will likely include criminal possession of a weapon.

As police continue to search for the shooter, Fabolous was taken to a local hospital for treatment and was in stable condition. A Def Jam Records spokesperson could not be reached for comment at press time.

In March 2003, Fabolous was arrested and charged with criminal weapons possession after police stopped a van he was riding in and found a loaded 9mm gun. At the time, the rapper said he planned to sue the city for $5 million for what he claimed was damage to his career (see "Fabolous Plans To Sue New York For False Arrest"); one of his bodyguards later provided proof of ownership for the gun. Wysokowski explained that in New York anyone found in a vehicle with unlicensed firearms is considered to be "in possession" of that firearm.

— Gil Kaufman

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MISS TLC SAYS: We wish Fabolous the best. It sounds like this was a completely random attack and he didn't deserve to be shot. However, I HATE that the media is taking the Diddy connection and running with it as if a story about Fabolous getting shot wasn't enough for them. LISTEN UP PEOPLE - THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH DIDDY. NO-THING. Sheesh. It's not like he was shot in the restaurant and Diddy was standing next to him and shot back or something. He just happened to be at a party there prior to the shooting.

Nas Speaks On His Def Jam Signing

Jay-Z and Nas had quite a beef a few years ago. Luckily, they squashed the tension by performing together during a NYC Jay-Z show and the rest is history. Jay had been appointed President of Def Jam and Nas was signed as an artist to that label soon after. However, things haven't been so rosy since then. Nas' impending "Hip Hop Is Dead" album has seemed to sit on the shelf for quite some time and industry insiders are buzzing that it was Jay who continually pushed the album back on the schedule to make room for his own upcoming "Kingdom Come" album. Now people may not realize that there is another side to this story. Sometimes it is THE ARTIST that's not happy with the direction the project is taking, and is continually recording new stuff because they are not satisfied with the final tracklisting. This could be the case with Nas. However, many are surmising that Jay's directive at the end of his new video for "Show Me What You Got" ('y'all got two months to get your act together') is in fact uttered towards Nas. Hmmm. I hope not. There's no need to start the fight again now.

Either way, here's a clip of Nas speaking on his controversial move to Def Jam...

Britney Out & About

You may have seen the pics already but I've posted them below anyway. Britney has been spotted out shopping for the first time since the birth of her new baby boy...wait girl?...wait...who knows. In the latest piece of odd celebrity news, in a recent interview Kevin Federline supposedly alluded to the fact that his new child may not be everything the media has reported. First he tried to act like him and Britney tricked everyone into thinking they had a boy when in fact they really had a girl. Then he said that he think it's so weird when people "actually tell ME what my child's name is". When the interviewer asked "so are you saying that the baby is not named Sutton Pierce?", he replied "see, there you go again". Huh? Whatever Kevin.

There are now rumors that Britney plans to announce the true gender and name of the baby around the time of the release of Kevin's album (I guess to help him in any way possible with some publicity). So silly. HOWEVER, I will say this. It does gotta suck when the tabloids report on everything about your personal life in such a vulture-ific manner. Britney couldn't just relax and shop for baby clothes without knowing that the paparazzi would start a snapping frenzy and announce that she was having a boy/girl the next day based on what clothes she was buying. For months before the baby was born, Britney was "caught" shopping for tons of clothes for little girls. Then when the baby announcements were released that the baby was indeed a boy and all of the tabloids were wrong, Britney said that she only bought all of that girl stuff to throw the media off. Ok. So I get that you'd just LOVE to prove them wrong but REALLY would you buy all that stuff for no reason? It seemed suspicious back then. So in the end it could be that her and Kevin thought they'd "stick it to" the public by lying about their baby's gender and name and then saying "booyah! we lied! HAHAHAHA!"......kinda like how Kevin claimed he did when he released his "fake" first single "Popozao". They are just such clowns I tell you.






PS - The new rumor is that the "real" name of their new baby is Jayden James and they call him JJ. We shall see......

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Halloween At Hef's

If you are an avid fan of "The Girls Next Door" on E! like I am, then you know that one of Hef's girlfriends (Bridget) is a major Halloween fan. When I saw the coming attraction for next week's episode which seems to be focused on the October holiday, I was a bit confused. You see they tape these episodes and get them on the air pretty quickly. I know because they showed the date once during the scene when Kendra had the wasp (or whatever it was) in her room and they killed it and put the R.I.P. date up on the screen. So I KNEW that they weren't going to show something from last Halloween. Hmm. I guessed they just wanted to dress up and have a party before the actual holiday so they could just air it around the same time the viewers at home would be doing the same thing (kinda like how sitcoms and dramas film in advance).

BUT THEN

While searching for a Halloween costume for myself, I came across the following:



...So it turns out that Playboy was readying an official costume line for unveiling in time for this year's holiday. Nice. I wouldn't be surprised if Bridget actually brought the idea to Hef herself. In a nice twist, Hef let the girls model all the costumes themselves as well. I wouldn't be surprised if they use the next episode as an advertisement for the costumes. Either way, you can check out their pics below:





















...and check out all of the actual outfits for purchase @ BuyCostumes.com.

Justin Gives Me His Love Now......

......And Jay Will Show Me What He's Got On Monday...

Jay-Z Rides With Dale Earnhardt Jr., Races Danica Patrick In Comeback Clip
10.10.2006 7:05 PM EDT

'Show Me What You Got' video shot in Monaco, set to premiere Monday.

Now that Jay-Z's new single "Show Me What You Got" has leaked to radio, he's wasting no time pushing forward with the accompanying visuals.

The video for "Show Me What You Got," shot by veteran director F. Gary Gray (Ice Cube, Outkast) — not Hype Williams, as reported earlier — is set to premiere on Monday (see "Start The 'Show': Jay-Z's Trumpet-Filled Comeback Single Leaks Online"). The song marks Jay-Z's first offering from Kingdom Come, his long-rumored comeback album slated to hit shelves November 23 via Roc-A-Fella/ Def Jam Records (see "Jay-Z's 'Retirement' Is Finally Over: New Album Due In November").

Shot on location overseas in Monaco, the video finds Jay-Z in espionage mode, sporting a James Bond attitude in car and boat chase scenes.

"It just felt fun," the rapper told MTV News of the Just Blaze-helmed track. "I didn't want to put too much on it. I didn't want to go super heavy [or] complex with the lyrics. It's almost like this male/female banter. Show me what you got, purdy lady. That was needed. It's basically a fun record."

Pro race car drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Danica Patrick make cameos in the clip. The four-minute video opens with Jay-Z riding shotgun with Earnhardt as he and Patrick dash through the famously treacherous roads above Monaco, racing each other in pricey European sports cars. Next, Jay is out on the water traveling in a speedboat with no entourage in tow. The Def Jam president and another boat, full of ladies, pace back and forth taking turns trying to one-up each other with tricks.

When Jay-Z docks his boat, he lands on an exclusive resort for the club scene and a high-stakes game of poker. And as the card bout gets tense, Jay-Z casually dismisses a waiter attempting to deliver him a bottle of Cristal, which the rapper called for a boycott of recently due to disparaging remarks made toward black people by the champagne maker's managing director. His new drink of choice? That'd be Veuve Clicquot.

Kingdom Come is expected to feature contributions from Just Blaze, Kanye West and possibly acts from his Def Jam roster, including Young Jeezy.

— Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Dillon Khan

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Diddy Pics

Um...WHY is the following picture included in the liner notes for Diddy's "Press Play" album (released this coming Tuesday, October 17th)?!?!?!?!?!!??!



I mean, it's just......SO unneccessary.

This one is hot though......

McDreamy Gets Decked

Actors Brawl on Set of 'Grey's Anatomy'
By SANDY COHEN
AP

LOS ANGELES (Oct. 12) - Doctor doctor, give us the news. But ABC is staying mum about the reported on-set scuffle between the actors portraying Dr. McDreamy and Dr. Burke on TV's top-rated "Grey's Anatomy."

An argument between Isaiah Washington and Patrick Dempsey got physical and led to a temporary pause in production, the New York Daily News reported in its Wednesday editions.

The actors shared a heated exchange Monday about cast members delaying a scene when Washington, 43, grabbed Dempsey, 40, by the throat and shoved him, according to the newspaper.

Representatives for the actors said the two have made amends.

"Differences are inevitable," Washington's publicist, Cynthia Snyder, said in a statement. "They were aired, resolved and everyone has moved on."

To read the full article, click here.

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Chart Chat

The Top 10 albums on this week's chart:


1. EVANESCENCE "OPEN DOOR" (447,342 units sold)

2. THE KILLERS "SAM'S TOWN" (314,788 units sold)

3. GEORGE STRAIT "IT JUST COMES NATURAL" (232,080 units sold)

4. TONY BENNETT "DUETS: AMERICAN CLASSIC" (128,228 units sold)

5. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE "FUTURESEX/LOVE SOUNDS" (115,943 units sold)

6. LUDACRIS "RELEASE THERAPY" (112,611 units sold)

7. BECK "INFORMATION" (99,481 units sold)

8. MONICA "MAKINGS OF ME" (92,784 units sold)

9. JANET JACKSON "20 Y.O." (77,240 units sold)

10. HINDER "EXTREME BEHAVIOR" (76,098 units sold)


Well, at least we are doing a little better in the sales department when 6 out of the top 10 albums have sold in the 6 figure range. Everyone pretty much sold how much they deserved to......

......ROBIN THICKE. What is with you people?!?!?!?!!? You'll snatch up another 112K copies of Ludacris' 27th album (jokes) but you will not buy a cooled out soul masterpiece?!!!? Go get it peoples. Seriously. He debuted here:

45. ROBIN THICKE "THE EVOLUTION OF ROBIN THICKE" (20,095 units sold)

SO unacceptable when this country has snatched up over 80K units of Crazy Frog already...and that's the cartoon's SECOND CD!

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"Flavor Of Love 2" Season Finale Sneak Preview

Get it while it's hot people......you KNOW this will get taken down soon......



...interestingly enough, New York looks as snug as a bug in a rug (literally). I guess her Mom didn't get her to leave with her like they were trying to imply at the end of the last episode.

One Of My All-Time Favorite Couples

Carrie and "Big" from "Sex And The City" circa 1998-2004 (SO ADDICTED)

An Interesting Endeavor

One of my press contacts sent me this release and I thought it was pretty interesting. Thought my readers might feel the same way......


For Immediate Release

SCION AUDIO/VISUAL RELEASES 12" VINYL FEATURING EL MICHELS AFFAIR AND RAEKWON AND SCION CD SAMPLER V.15 MIXED BY COSMO BAKER AND DJ AYRES

Los Angeles -October 5, 2006- Scion continues to support independent artistic expression through its latest Scion Audio/Visual (SA/V) 12" vinyl release of El Michels Affair and Raekwon and Scion CD Sampler v.15 - Award Tour mixed by Cosmo Baker and DJ Ayres.

"Scion Audio/Visual opens up a path that connects creative artists and avid listeners," said Jeri Yoshizu, Scion sales promotions manager. "We encourage artistic creativity and the A/V label is one of Scion's approaches to supporting the music community."

The latest 12" vinyl installment, available this month, sees Brooklyn's El Michels Affair paired up with hip-hop legend Raekwon (of Wu-Tang Clan) for a "live remix" of Raekwon's song with Pete Rock called "The PJs," as well as an original El Michels song and a couple interlude/bonus beats. Raekwon wrote some new lyrics for "The PJs" track, and El Michels flipped it with their signature vintage soul sound.

SA/V brings you Scion CD Sampler v.15 - Award Tour mixed by Cosmo Baker and DJ Ayres. Along with partner DJ Eleven, they comprise The Rub crew.

The Rub started as a monthly party in the summer of 2002 at Southpaw in Brooklyn, and it quickly grew into "the best party in NYC" (New York Press). Now in its fourth year, The Rub continues to live up to the accolades - packing in a diverse crowd who'll wild-out to hip-hop, '80s, disco, rock, funk, house, reggae and everything in between.

The Rub's Cosmo Baker played a crucial part of Philadelphia nightlife for years - holding down the now-legendary Back to Basics party with King Britt; spinning at house parties back in the day with The Roots; and launching the beloved Remedy monthly alongside Rich Medina. The Rub's DJ Ayres got his start spinning hip-hop on college radio and at parties, and has released upwards of 50 mixtapes in 10 years, prompting the New York Times to call him "one of New York's best mixtape DJs."

Included on Scion CD Sampler v.15 - Award Tour are songs by Ghostface & MF Doom, Memphis Bleek, The Streets, Aloe Blacc, Chromeo, Bloc Party, and UK Mercury Prize nominee Sway, among many others. Scion CD Sampler v.15 will be available at upcoming Scion events across the country.

SA/V continues to bring listeners, those with and without the skills to cut it up on the turntable, the heart and soul of music through its vinyl and CD releases.

Look out for future installments of the mix CDs and 12" vinyl from Scion DJ Contest winner DJ Cutler and from Connie Price & The Keystones w/ Big Daddy Kane, respectively.

About Scion Audio/Visual
Scion Audio/Visual (SA/V) was founded to give true artists a voice in a noisy world. Scion has consistently championed independent thinking and alternative culture. With its Audio/Visual in-house record label, Scion continues to promote that culture with a series of CD mixtapes and 12" vinyl releases, both given out for free, which focus on getting exposure for these talented musicians and DJs. With global vision and diversity through expression, SA/V champions individuality with no genre boundaries.

Each 12" release features an up-and-coming live band with a special guest vocalist (an established MC or singer) doing a "cover"or "live version" of that vocalist's song. Past collaborations have included the daKAH Hip Hop Orchestra featuring Guru of Gangstarr; The Fyre Dept. with GZA; and Rhythm Roots Allstars featuring Raheem Devaughn, Aloe Blacc and Afrodisiac Sound System.

On the other side of the SA/V concept, the mix CDs span the gamut of hip-hop, funk, soul, reggae, world, and electronic music. Previous installments have featured mixes from Wax Poetics' DJ Monk One, Mr. Scruff & Nicolay, The Oakland Faders, Peanut Butter Wolf & Jazzy Jeff, and others.

For more information about Scion A/V visit:
www.scion.com/culture/music or
www.scion.com/SAV

About Scion
Scion is the newest line of vehicles from Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. Developed with a new generation of youthful buyers in mind, Scion's mission is to provide distinctive products, the opportunity to personalize, and an innovative, consumer-driven process at the retail level. The Scion brand features three groundbreaking models: the taut xA subcompact five-door; the xB, an urban utility vehicle with an iconic shape; and the tC sports coupe. For more information on Scion visit www.scion.com

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Tracklisting for Scion CD Sampler v.15

01: Grandmaster Caz "Speaks" / Sessomatto "Sesso Matto"
02: Stimulus "The Rub Freestyle"
03: Ghostface & MF Doom "Angels"
04: A-Trak ft. Little Brother "Step Off"
05: Sway Dasafo "Products Die and Lean"
06: Fannypack ft. Mr. Vegas "Fire Fire"
07: Coldcut ft Spankrock & Roots Manuva "True Skool" (Armani XXXchange Remix)
08: Memphis Bleek ft. Jay-Z "Yes"
09: The Streets "The Art of Hotel Expressionism"
10: Exile ft. Blame "Blamexile"
11: Loose Joints "Is It All over My Face (Male version)"
12: Loose Joints "Is It All over My Face (Female version)"
13: Aloe Blacc "Are You Ready"
14: Banda Uniao Black "Africa Hot Band"
15: Shirley Lites "Heat You Up Melt You Down"
16: Qualo "Chocolate Tie (Coco Remix)"
17: Chromeo "Needy Girl"
18: Nick Chacona "A Cambria Heights Affair 2"
19: Pase Rock "Bang"
20: Kudu "Let's Finish"
21: Trackademicks ft L-Deez "BayCatsDoDat (Hyphy)/ Egg Foo Young "Frost" (Ayres & Cosmo Blend)
22: Tittsworth ft Stimulus "911"
23: Spankrock "Chilly Will"
24: Ghislain Poirier "Pampa Pimp"
25: Kano & Low Deep feat Ghetto, Bic Seac, Demon & Doctor "Get Set"
26: Radioclit featuring TTC, Ears, Skepta, Tinchy, Strider "Mature Macho Machine"
27: Pase Rock "Freestyle"
28: Bloc Party "She's Hearing Voices"

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Nicole, Please Tell Me It's A Farce

Supposedly Paris and Nicole have made up. I say supposedly because I can not believe that Nicole, while coming so far in her own life, would stoop so low again and start hanging out with Paris. Interestingly enough, an announcement was made this week about the next season of "The Simple Life" and how the two would be working together again this time (unlike last year when they filmed their scenes separately). Clearly, I think this is just a business decision. The girls knew they'd have to suck it up and talk eventually so they did it on their own terms and figured they might as well get some positive press outta the whole thing. Remember - Nicole herself has complained that the only coverage she gets is focused on her being so damn skinny and Paris has had a TERRIBLE run as of late (DUI, getting punched by Shanna, album tanking, etc.). You can tell in the footage posted on TMZ.com of the girls arriving for a "reunion" dinner @ Dan Tana's steakhouse that they are clearly enjoying the attention, ESPECIALLY Paris. Then, after the dinner, the two retreated to Paris' lair where they were photographed leaving the following morning with Nicole wearing some of Paris' clothes.





A Message From Miss TLC: Nicole...RUN! Run as fast as your 80 lb. frame can take you! Stay away from Paris! She's not worth your time! :)

You can read all about it the "staged" reunion here.

Fake Best Friends

In the spirit of the Nicole/Paris "reunion", I now bring you other fake best friends...



Jessica Simpson and Eva Longoria...





Katie Holmes and Victoria "Posh" Beckham...




Dorothy and the rest of the "Golden Girls"...




...c'mon y'all. You KNOW they were always trying to get Dorothy out of the house. Remember when they had to get rid of a roommate because of Miami law? Yep.

YouTube Is Unstoppable

A heartfelt congratulations goes out to Chad Hurley and Steven Chen from The Wonderful World Of Miss TLC. Being smart, innovative, and quick on the draw never hurt anyone and they are no exception. Yesterday, those two 20-somethings sold YouTube to Google for over 1 BILLION DOLLARS. Go 'head boys. And now a message straight from the duo:

Ciara Shoots New Video - "Promise"

Just a couple shots from what looks like it will become a sexy chair dance......

"You can be my teacher, I'll do more work...you can give me extra credit, baby I'll do more work..."

More Celeb Lookalikes

Actresses Emily Rossum and Anne Hathaway......






Athlete Matt Leinert and former The Bachelor contestant Bob Guiney......





Singer R. Kelly and "the man from the tape"......

New Videos

Madonna's "Jump"



Beyonce's "Irreplaceable"



Lupe Fiasco's "I Gotcha"



Nelly Furtado's "Maneater"

Did Shanna Punch Paris?

Paris Hilton filed a police report yesterday morning claiming that Shanna Moakler (pictured left) punched her in the face at Hyde nightclub around 1:15am. Shanna Moakler also filed a police report yesterday morning but she was claiming that it was Stavros Niarchos (Paris' on-again/off-again boyfriend) who was menacing her at the club. Now if you've ever watched "Meet The Barkers", then you know that Shanna is one tough cookie. Her love and marriage with Travis seemed pretty intense and real and I can only imagine how shaken up I'd be if my man wanted a sudden divorce, didn't want to attend marriage counseling, and was photographed kissing a certain skanktastic celeb a mere month after filing for divorce.

Does that give her a right to resort to violence? No, of course not. However, I feel her. I like Shanna. And I know that the Paris/Travis thing has been ALLLLLLLL over the news so it's got to be hard. If she was yelling derogatory names at Paris before it escalated into something bigger (which the report claims), I really don't think that was weird or out-of-line. If Stavros really did twist Shanna's arm, throw her down the stairs, and throw a drink over her head, then he's a loser...oh wait, I already thought he was a loser for hanging out with and dating Paris. Then he's a bigger loser than I imagined.

1) This fight does not concern you Stavros.

2) They are fighting over another man that Paris hooked up with THAT IS NOT YOU STAVROS! Doesn't that mean anything?

3) Shanna is a woman. Stavros is a man. Stand back and let Paris throw drinks at her if she wants to.

Paris supposedly just stood there after Shanna hit her and everyone's making it out to be some nobel move on the part of Hilton. Um, no. We ALL know that Paris didn't do anything because SHE CAN'T FIGHT and was probably scared shitless. Now if it was Nicole who got punched by Shanna? Then that'd be a totally different story.

You can read about the whole altercation here.

Holy Bejeezus Anna!!!

So by now you've all heard about Anna Nicole's increasingly disturbing saga. The loss of her son, the disputed paternity of the new baby, the declared love for her lawyer, the "fake" marriage to her attorney to make money (by selling the pics to People Magazine for $1M), the lawsuit demanding she return to California so Larry Birkhead (who claims he is the real father) can see his daughter, etc, etc.

Well now People has published the pics from her nautical wedding and I am truly speechless. I know that Anna is going through a hard time with the mysterious loss of her son but SHEESH, I thought she was trying to turn her life around after losing all the weight and her TrimSpa endorsement. She looks like such a drugged up maniac that the pictures don't look sentimental or sweet or touching AT ALL. It actually looks like a joke. What was People Magazine thinking publishing these?!?!?!?

In fact Larry Birkhead is claiming (all on his own accord - this has not been proven in any way) that Anna's been on drugs for quite some time and is addicted to Methodone (which is commonly used to ween people off of Heroin). Interestingly enough, Methodone also showed up in her son's body according to autopsy results. For this reason, Birkhead is asking for the baby to be tested for drugs as well. The horror! If by any chance Anna and her son were on heroin together, well that is just truly saddening. NOTE: THIS IS NOTHING BUT HERESAY AT THIS POINT. I AM JUST COMMENTING AS IF IT WAS TRUE.

Either way...check out the pics through People's website here.

TWWOMT Poll Wrap-Up

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




.........and surprisingly, the results were not that negative. 64% of you think that Brit Brit will definitely try to stage a comeback but she won't be as big as she was before. Not that bad. I really thought more people would choose the option "No Way" or "Only If She Divorces Kevin". Good to know my readers aren't as vitriolic as many others floating around the 'net!

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

Diddy's The Cat In The Hat

Several radio stations do their question and answer sessions in a fun, interesting manner and this one is no different. "The Hat" is a feature on Power 106, and recently Diddy stopped by for a visit.

During the interview Diddy was asked how many times he cheated on J.Lo (he claimed once), and who he would kick out of Danity Kane (Aubrey) amongst other things.

You can listen to the very amusing Diddy interview here.

R. Kelly In Legal Trouble??? How Strange!

Uh oh.

R. Kelly Employee Claims Singer Beat Him, Stole His 'Step'
10.05.2006 8:37 AM EDT

Lawsuits over songwriting credits are a dime a dozen in the music business. But it's not every day that someone claiming to be a musician's "mentor" alleges that he didn't get his fair share of royalties for coming up with the "concept" for a song and that he was then taken to the basement of his protégé's suburban mansion and beaten up over the dispute.

Henry "Love" Vaughn, a man formerly employed by R. Kelly, filed a lawsuit in Chicago on Wednesday claming that the singer beat him and cheated him out of songwriting royalties for the hit "Step in the Name of Love."

Vaughn, who described himself in the suit as a longtime "mentor and guide" to Kelly, said that when he visited the R&B star's home in Olympia Fields, Illinois, on February 19, Kelly and unnamed others dragged him to the basement and "Kelly repeatedly struck [Vaughn] about the face and body with his fists," according to the Chicago Tribune.

Vaughn's suit also claims that he gave Kelly the "concept" for "Step in the Name of Love," after suggesting that they create a song based on the steppin' dance style. Vaughn alleges that Kelly later went back on an oral agreement to pay him one-half of the money he earned from the song. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for assault, false imprisonment, breach of contract and other claims.

Kelly's spokesperson, Allan Mayer, denied the charges, according to the Tribune, labeling Vaughn a "hanger-on" who was trying to extort money from Kelly — who has written more than 2,000 songs without ever using a co-writer, according to Mayer.

Calling Vaughn's lawsuit a "pathetic collection of half-truths, distortions, and outright lies," Mayer went on to say in the statement that to suggest that Kelly needed Vaughn's help to write a song, "or that he offered him any portion of his songwriting royalties — is ludicrous."

Though Mayer claimed in the statement that police investigated the assault allegations and found "nothing to them," Olympia Fields police would only confirm that they had investigated the alleged assault but would not discuss the incident. "All I can tell you is that we didn't file any charges in the case," Commander James Keith told the Tribune. "Beyond that, I can't really say anything."

— Gil Kaufman

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MISS TLC SAYS: Was this the same basement where the infamous sex tapes were filmed?.........allegedly filmed I mean?

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Starbucks Adds Sandwiches

Depending on where you live, you may or may not have heard about Starbucks new addition in their many, many stores. HOT BREAKFAST SANDWICHES!!!!!! After testing them in various regions (including Seattle) before going widespread, the new line just reached the NYC this week. I ordered one this morning (in order to speak honestly to my readers) and I must say that they are really good. I tried the Reduced Fat offering (big surprise) which included turkey bacon, cholesterol-free eggs, and reduced fat white cheddar on a whole wheat english muffin. They keep the various choices in the pastry case so you can see them up close and personal but if you order one, they bake it up for you fresh in the newly installed quick-cook ovens in the back. So definitely keep your eyes open for these sandwiches to be hitting a Starbucks near you soon!

A Personal Shout Out

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my dear dear friend/partner-in-crime/lil' brother and confidante...Mr. Tai Coles!!!!!!!!! Give it up to him!!!!!!!!! 80s Babies In Full Effect!!!!!!!!! They coming through this year REAL BIG so watch out for 'em.

"Ciara: The Evolution" Preview

Ciara is my GIRL for real for real. I LOVE LOVE LOVE her first album (if you are a female and don't have this album, you are trippin - go get it now). It was filled with pretty urban tracks that blended into each other seamlessly. Also, the hits "Goodies", "1,2 Step" and "Oh" didn't hurt. ;)

I can only imagine her new album with be just as good, if not better. How can I be so confident about that you ask? Well for two reasons.

1) The lead single "Promise" is one of my FAVORITE tracks right now

AND

2) I've watched the MTV preview below and loves it.

Check it out:

Chart Chat

The Top 10 Albums on this week's chart:


1. LUDACRIS "RELEASE THERAPY" (309,284 units sold)

2. JANET JACKSON "20 Y.O." (296,278 units sold)

3. TONY BENNETT "DUETS: AMERICAN CLASSIC" (201,536 units sold)

4. ALAN JACKSON "LIKE RED ON A ROSE" (148,503 units sold)

5. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE "FUTURESEX/LOVE SOUNDS" (146,854 units sold)

6. JOHN MAYER "CONTINUUM" (91,320 units sold)

7. HINDER "EXTREME BEHAVIOR" (76,997 units sold)

8. CLAY AIKEN "THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS" (74,053 units sold)

9. FERGIE "DUTCHESS" (73,758 units sold)

10. WEIRD AL YANKOVIC "STRAIGHT OUTTA LYNWOOD" (72,600 units sold)


Poor Jan. Not only did she NOT debut at #1 like I'm sure she expected after her major publicity blitz, but she also did NOT even sell 300K. Oh well. I actually think the album's pretty good. Maybe that proposed high-profile reunion with Justin is needed more than she thought ASAP.

Justin on the other hand does NOT need any help selling albums. FutureSex/LoveSounds has now officially sold over a million copies all on the strength of one single (I know "My Love" is getting airplay as the 2nd single but the video hasn't hit yet and "SexyBack" is still getting a ton of play in its own right).

The biggest surprise on this week's chart is the appearance of WEIRD AL YANKOVIC. I'm sure you've all seen his parody of Chamillionaire's "Ridin" simply titled "White & Nerdy" (if not, click here). It is pretty funny but clearly the rest of America thinks it's SO funny that they actually ran out to buy the album it came from. Go 'head Al with your 47-year old white boy self.

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The Hottest Shoes

Stand back cuz these are ON FIRE. :) Michael Kors, I love you for making these babies for my very grateful feet...

Another "Project Runway" Scandal Rocks The Runway

From US Magazine...

Project Runway Scandal Update: Doing Our Job as No-Life Having Journalists

If you haven’t been keeping up with the latest Project Runway scandal involving Jeffrey Sebelia, New York magazine breaks it down for you in this week’s issue.

It seems that several months back, the show’s remaining contestants left the supervision of the producers to go home and create their final collections. When PR’s resident mentor and silver fox Tim Gunn, checked in on Sebelia in L.A., he declared, “He had a lot of work to do.”

So when Sebelia showed up in Bryant Park three weeks later with a miraculously finished collection, contestant Laura Bennett called bullsh-t. (Bennett had heard about the unfinished collection through her mom, who had heard from Sebelia's mother with whom she became friendly after meeting on a previous show.) Also suspicious? Sebelia’s typically deconstructed designs were uncharacteristically polished.

Bennett told the producers she thought Sebelia had cheated and outsourced his sewing. “We took the accusation very seriously, and we did a very intense and thorough investigation,” Gunn tells New York. “His collection was very ambitious. I wasn’t born yesterday.”

Bravo would not allow Gunn to reveal the resolution of the scandal, but Sebelia reportedly posted the following message on a concerned fan’s MySpace page:

Hey!!! Thanks for the concern, but all I have to say is be careful of what you read and also of what is presented in the press. Those people take any information they get (usually unfounded rumors) and just print them in order to bolster their own readership with no regard to the person they might be slandering. They are just doing their job as bottom feeding, sludge dredging, no-life having journalists.

Sebelia had better hope it's not true for his sake, or he can look forward to a life of designing Gap's next incarnation of their relaxed fit Boyfriend Jean.

The three finalists will be revealed October 4, and the winner October 18.

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And here's the original piece from New York Magazine in case you are interested...

New York Magazine

David Letterman On Jim McGreevey

In case you missed "The Late Show With David Letterman's Top 10 List" last Thursday...


Top Ten Chapter Titles In Jim McGreevey's Book Presented By "Former New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey"

10. "The Day I Got Caught Governing Myself"

9. "How To Pretend To Like Girls For 47 Years"

8. "From Schwarzenegger To Pataki: Governors I'd Like To Oil Up"

7. "Another Confession -- I Can't Resist Entenmann's Pound Cake"

6. "At First I Just Thought I Was Bipartisan"

5. "The New Jersey Budget Crisis -- What Would Judy Garland Do?"

4. "A Look At The Governor's Balls"

3. "Politicians Who Left A Bad Taste In My Mouth"

2. "How To Push Through A Bill -- Or A Steve Or A Larry..."

1. "Why I Don't Like Bush"


......Priceless.

Gnarls Barkley Really IS "Crazy"

The video for their latest, "Gone Daddy Gone"......



.........hahahaha. I'm still laughing. They have to be taking magical pills or something when they come up with these video concepts, but I ain't mad. It's way more entertaining than a chick with her breasts out bouncing her booty while getting Hennessey poured all over her.

PS - If you don't know that this song is a cover, go listen to Violent Femmes' 1983 self-titled debut. It is a classic disc and totally embodies the off-kilter-ness of Gordan Gano and his trio of punk/alt-rock/80s-pop bandmates. I'm sure you know the widely popular "Blister In The Sun" but you may not be familiar with the original "Gone Daddy Gone", "Please Do Not Go", or my favorite - "Add It Up".