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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Saturday, July 23, 2011
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.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Beyonce Plans to Start Having Kids at 40
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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