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Monday, July 25, 2011

Amy Winehouse shows off a curly-haired new look as she ditches her matted beehive

Amy Winehouse has become world-famous for her musical talent and her infamous beehive.
But as a fresh-faced Amy opened her door to snappers, she revealed a head of lush, glossy curls, showing for the first time in many years just how the singer looks without her trademark matted beehive.
Amy unveiled the glossy, curly locks, as she came to the door of her north London home.
Amy Winehouse
Gone: Amy Winehouse reveals her rashy skin and a mop of curly hair as she opened the door without her trademark towering beehive today
But later a coy Amy stuck on her headscarf as she stepped out with friend 'good Blake'. Amy was seen leaving her north London home with the American photographer Blake Wood.
She then met up with a few friends to go for a drink in a local pub.
Looking more filled out than before, and showing off a pretty rounded stomach, Amy came to her door to in a string vest, under which she wore a nude coloured bra, and bizarrely offered the waiting snappers slices of cheese on toast.
  Amy Winehouse
  Amy Winehouse
The singer showed off the hospital tags still on her arms and her bloated stomach as she chatted on her doorstep
Amy Winehouse
When Amy bent down she revealed her mumsy, glossy curls, which looked in much better health than her usual look
But aside from her healthier-looking appearance, it was her glossy curls which caught the eye, as she looked even more like her mother Janice with her new mumsy look.
She happily posed for pictures and showed photographers her hospital tags when she opened the door of her north London home to ask a photographer to use their mobile.
She then went back into her home with the phone and returned a short while after with the phone in hand and slices of cheese on toast for the photographers.
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Amy looked healthier than she has in some time, and, right how she usually looks
Amy then chatted to photographers updating photographers on her recent movements revealing she was getting medical treatment for the rash which could be seen on her stomach.
Later on Amy went to a pub in Kentish Town, where she met a few friends including DJ and TV presenter Nick Grimshaw.
After enjoying a few afternoon shots a smiling Amy headed for home.
Blake Wood and Amy Winehouse
Amy covered her beehive-less hair with a headscarf as she stepped out with 'good Blake' for a drink at a nearby pub
Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse
Silly Amy: The singer made silly faces to the waiting paparazzi
The singer's appearance in public comes the day after husband Blake Fielder-Civil denied claims he has been dumped by the singer.
Blake, 26, boasted that the pair are still very much in love and that he is expecting a visit from Amy 'at any time now.'
He declared: 'We will be together for the rest of our lives.'
But as he made his comments, Amy's mother Janis has said that she is praying that Blake stays away from her daughter.
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Down the hatch: It's never too early in the afternoon for Amy to get started on the shots
Janis, 53, told Closer magazine that Amy was devastated that he didn’t tell her he was getting out of prison before his release into rehab last Wednesday.
She said: 'What sort of husband doesn’t tell his wife that he’s being released? That says it all really, doesn’t it?'
Blake has been staying at a rehab clinic in Woking, Surrey, since he was released from prison last Wednesday.
He was locked up for a year for his part in a vicious assault on a pub landlord.
Amy Winehouse
Big hug: Amy meets friend DJ and TV presenter Nick Grimshaw down the pub
Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse
Heading for home: Amy leaves the pub after enjoying a few afternoon drinks
He allegedly asked Amy to pay the £30,000 fee for his treatment, but she refused.
Amy has not yet visited her freed husband, sparking rumours of a rift between the couple.
She is said to be livid that she did not know her husband was leaving Edmunds Hill jail in East Anglia for a seven-week course to cure his heroin and crack cocaine addiction.
 Blake Fielder Civil
Amy's husband Blake Fielder-Civil seen out today in Woking. Yesterday he claimed that he and Amy will be together forever

Spotted: Celebrity Couples (and Exes!) Hit Up Comic-Con

 
Justin Timberlake (Pacific Coast News) Where can you find a slew of stars this weekend? Comic-Con! Celebs from Nicolas Cage to Kristen Stewart have been greeting fans, speaking at press conferences, and, of course, posing for tons of pictures at the San Diego Convention Center. There's a ton of work and geekiness involved, but the celebs are having a blast and many of them are doing it with their significant others.

Here's a rundown of all the famous couples we've spotted at the conference so far -- and info about a celeb who might be dodging an ex!

Anna+Paquin in HBO's  

Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer, the True Blood co-stars who got hitched in real life last summer, have gotten some quality time in together while promoting the hit show and hanging out at fancy parties. They're also showing off their sexy style. Anna sported a sizzling red dress at a press conference, while her man's hair is particularly slick this weekend.

- Alleged couple Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart Kristen+Stewart in Summit Entertainment Presents  
showed up at Comic-Con Friday to
chat about their highly anticipated new flick Breaking Dawn. Rob showed off a very interesting haircut while he was at it, while KStew rocked a see-through shirt for the Q&A portion of the afternoon. The two looked quite cozy as they posed for the cameras, although they did manage to squeeze co-star Taylor Lautner into most frames -- you know, to continue their quest to foil romance rumors.

Emma+Stone in  
Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield looked adorable as they smiled for pictures and promoted The Amazing Spider-Man at the conference. The new couple has kept pretty quite about their budding romance, but their sweet embraces for the cameras certainly spoke volumes. They look so darn happy!

Jessica+Biel in Jessica Biel Promotes 'Total Recall' at Comic-Con 
hubby Len Wiseman have made Comic-Con a family affair!
The couple talked all about Len's new Total Recall remake (in which Kate stars) at a press conference, then the actress took her daughter to mingle with Disney princesses later in the day. Talk about fine family fun.

Justin+Timberlake in 20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con 2011 

Justin Timberlake is at Comic-Con this weekend and spoke at the 20th Century Fox Panel Friday, and he may or may not have run into his ex Jessica Biel. She's at the conference too, promoting her upcoming film Total Recall. No word yet as to if they've had a run-in, planned or otherwise.

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Julius Kane: Why Good Times is Far More Relevant than the Cosby Show Will Ever Be

By Julius Kane

Stop playin' 'Good Times' was better than 'The Cosby show' for real; the first three seasons before the father's character was killed off, anyway. You can run around town and act like you're embarrassed of 'Good Times' but I sure as hell ain't. A couple of so called critics even said 'The Cosby Show' was a "real depiction of a Black family." Again, stop playin'. How realistic is it even in WHITE AMERICA for a doctor to be married to a lawyer, have half a dozen kids and they all go to college? What did 'The Cosby Show' teach you? Sure, it made you wish for a better life and smashed a lot cultural stereotypes. But 'The Cosby Show'wasn't the best Black television show of all time; not by a long shot.  In actuality'The Cosby Show' was the best Black television show for White folks to watch. It allowed White folks to see a different side of the Black experience and gave Black folks faces, places and images they could finally be proud of.

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Dr. Boyce: Add the Caddie to the List of People Seeking to Destroy Mr. Woods

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse UniversityScholarship in Action 

It appears that Tiger Woods’ wife is not the only person who has a bone to pick with him.  Tiger’s former caddy, Steve Williams, is planning to write a tell-all book about his life with Woods, and some expect that it’s not going to be pretty.  After serving by Tiger’s side for 12 years, Williams was fired recently, and doesn’t appear to be happy about it.  As a result, Williams is already letting the drama fly like a golf ball into a breezy summer day.

Williams has mentioned that one of the chapters of his book will be all about Woods and their relationship.  Of course, this is the chapter that got him the book deal, and the one that everyone is to see.

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Saturday, July 23, 2011

Amy Winehouse Found Dead

 

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92 Killed in Mass Murder Incident in Norway

Officials examine political motive

The death toll in the mass shooting and bomb attack in Norway rose to 92 Saturday, as leaders and the public alike tried to make sense of what the prime minister called the country's "worst atrocity" since World War II.

New details emerged surrounding Friday's attacks, as a fuller picture of the suspect charged in the crimes came to light. The man faces charges related to terrorism, which carry a maximum sentence of 21 years in prison if convicted. The charges may change, police said.

Norwegian television and newspaper reports have identified the suspect as 32-year-old Anders Behring Breivik.

An employee at a Norwegian agricultural cooperative told CNN that the man identified in media reports as the suspect bought six tons of fertilizer from her company in May.

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Mass Murderer Gets the Death Penalty

An Ohio sex offender charged with killing 11 women and hiding their remains around his home was convicted Friday of aggravated murder.

Anthony Sowell, 51, was convicted in the killing ofTonia Carmichael, who disappeared in November 2008 and was strangled with an electrical charger for a cell phone or camera.

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LA Reid Says He Only Wants to Work with Good Looking People

By JasmineHughes

It seems mogul L.A. Reid isn’t pulling any punches in an effort to “keep it sexy.” Insiders joke that Reid only wants good-looking people working in his office at Epic Records.  

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Man Arrested for Being a Burglar in His Own Home

By JasmineHughes

Marco Sauceda, 30, was convicted of resisting arrest in his own home after police mistook him for a burglar. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail and a $500 fine on Wednesday.

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Friday, July 22, 2011

Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo: St. Barts Honeymoon July







Beyonce Plans to Start Having Kids at 40

image: Beyonce

The American songstress released her fourth studio album entitled 4 at the end of last month after taking a break from the industry.

The superstar has now revealed her plans to turn her back on her career for a little longer in a bid to start a family with her husband Jay-Z, 41.

The 29-year-old platinum-selling artist has previously sparked rumours of a planned pregnancy, after speaking of her desire to start her own brood with her rapper beau.

Beyoncé says within the next 10 years, she hopes to have begun her family.

“Forty, that’s a good one,” she told Access Hollywood.

“Before I hit the age of 40, I’d love to have some children. I would love to direct, continue to learn videos and maybe by then a film, a short film… I love documentaries. I just hope that I’m happy and into my children and well-adjusted and still making music, if that makes me happy at that time.”

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Marion Jones’ NBA Future is in Question

by Ayvaunn Penn, Your Black World

After ruining her image on the track, it appeared former Olympic gold-medalist Marion Jones was trying to make a new image and name for herself on the basketball court. Contrary to this goal, however, theAssociated Press reports that Jones “has been cut by the WNBA’s Tulsa Shock, bringing her future in basketball into question. The Shock announced Thursday they had waived Jones to make room for former Oklahoma center Abi Olajuwon.”

For those who do not recall, Jones used to be a track star in her day. In the year 2000, she won three gold and two bronze medals at the Sydney Olympics. Yet, her achievements were called into question when there was talk of her using steroids. As if using the prohibited substance was not bad enough, Jones acknowledged that she lied to federal investigators concerning her steroid usage. Not only did this land her in behind bars for approximately six months, her actions required that she give up her medals.

As bad as it may sound, perhaps it is simply that Jones just is not able to perform without her illegal help. According to the Associated Press, “Jones was averaging less than a point per game in 14 appearances for Tulsa, which is just 1-14 heading into the All-Star break.” Despite her sorely lacking playing days with Tulsa, she is reported to have said that she is grateful to have had the “opportunity to fulfill a dream” and would like to still be able to contribute to the WNBA.

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R. Kelly Has Been Released from the Hospital

by Ayvaunn Penn, Your Black World

Renowned R&B singer R. Kelly has been released from the hospital following an emergency throat surgery. On yesterday, Kelly’s spokesperson by the name of Allan Mayer released a statement saying that the music artist has departed from Northwestern Memorial Hospital and is now recovering in his home city. The Associated Press reports, “Mayer says it isn’t clear when the Chicago native might be well enough to resume performing.”

Feeling throat pain, Kelly went to the hospital on Tuesday. After being examined, it was determined that emergency throat surgery was necessary to drain an abscess on one of his Grammy-winning tonsils. Now that fans know the 44-year-old musician is well enough to complete his recovery at home, many are now just hoping he will be able to get back in the studio and resume his career.

Ayvaunn Penn is a spoken word artistand an award winning writer completing her degree in English and philosophy. For more of her witty-word works click here. To have your original poetry featured by Ms. Penn on Your Black Poets, click here.

83-Year Old woman Arrested for Beating a Police Officer

by Ayvaunn Penn, Your Black World

Many elders speak of how back in the good ‘ole days they used to leave doors unlocked. Well these days, 83-year-old people are the very ones beating up police officers. Rosella Robinson, 83 was arrested on Monday after being charged with battery of a police officer and resisting arrest. NBC News Chicagoreports:

“Elgin police said the incident began about 4:05 p.m. Monday when an officer noticed Rosella Robinson of South Elgin sitting in a car in an area of Elgin known for drug and gang activity. When she saw the officer watching she made an illegal U-turn and drove away, police said. After the officer stopped her, Robinson tried to drive away repeatedly until he reached into the car and switched off its ignition, police said. Robinson then grabbed the officer’s arm, scratching and beating on it until it bled, police said.”

Usually people arrested for charges like police battery and resisting arrest are simply held in prison until a court hearing the next morning. Due to Robinson’s age and health, however, Judge James Hallock made special arrangements calling an 8 p.m. emergency hearing at the police station. According to NBC News Chicago, “Hallock ordered [Robinson] released on her own recognizance until an Aug. 9 hearing, and police said a relative drove her home.”

Ayvaunn Penn is a spoken word artistand an award winning writer completing her degree in English and philosophy. For more of her witty-word works click here. To have your original poetry featured by Ms. Penn on Your Black Poets, click here.