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Tuesday, September 2, 2008
The Rumors are Flying!
Well, well, well! Looky, looky, looky! Over the course of this Labor Day weekend, the rumors have been flying when it comes to Senator McCain's choice in VP, Alaskan Governer Sarah Palin. First came the shocking announcement that Palin's seventeen year old daughter is five months pregnant. Sure, this happens to a lot of people, but in this particular case Palin has previously rejected sex education in schools in favor of teaching abstinence. Smph, its a really bad look when your teen daughter shows up prego! Also it was learned that Palin now has hired a private lawyer in a legislative ethics investigation in Alaska into whether she abused her power in dismissing the state’s public safety commissioner; that she was a member for two years in the 1990s of the Alaska Independence Party, which has at times sought a vote on whether the state should secede; and that Mr. Palin was arrested 22 years ago on a drunken-driving charge. But thats not all; it has been said by various sources in the McCain camp that Palin was a "rushed pick". Hours before McCain named her as his choice for VP he was still holding out for a yes from Joe Lieberman and Tom Ridge. Well, if this ain't bettter than TV! I guess we all shall have to wait and see how all of this info plays out during the remainder of the week.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Vibe Mag, Racist?
In a recent interview with Billboard Mag, blue-eyed soul singer Robin Thicke claimed that he couldn't get the cover of Vibe Magazine because he is white.
"When I did a recent interview with Vibe magazine I asked, “Why can’t I get the cover? This is a magazine I love. If there’s one magazine that I’d want to be on the cover of, it’s Vibe.” Their response was they don’t have white artists on the cover; that the only white artist they’ve had on the cover was Eminem. I guess if that’s what it is, it is what it is. And I respect that because I live in a house with a black woman.
I won’t use the word “racism.” I will say it’s a tough — but rewarding — fight. I look at Mary J. Blige, somebody who has had only a few pop hits and yet has changed culture, generated new sounds and inspired leagues of artists. She’s now a worldwide phenomenon. And it’s because of what she stood for; she never gave up. She kept making great music, pouring her heart out to people.
You can’t always expect people to be as color-blind or open-minded as you want. What you can do is keep giving your heart and soul, like Bob Marley did. His music became so overwhelmingly loving; it was a relentless love in a sense. Keep beating them down with love and they can’t stop you."
Hmmm..... I think I'm gonna have to call bullsh*t on the part of Vibe Magazine. Really, what would it look like if another publication refused to give an artist the cover because they were Black or Latino? It would look like racism!
"When I did a recent interview with Vibe magazine I asked, “Why can’t I get the cover? This is a magazine I love. If there’s one magazine that I’d want to be on the cover of, it’s Vibe.” Their response was they don’t have white artists on the cover; that the only white artist they’ve had on the cover was Eminem. I guess if that’s what it is, it is what it is. And I respect that because I live in a house with a black woman.
I won’t use the word “racism.” I will say it’s a tough — but rewarding — fight. I look at Mary J. Blige, somebody who has had only a few pop hits and yet has changed culture, generated new sounds and inspired leagues of artists. She’s now a worldwide phenomenon. And it’s because of what she stood for; she never gave up. She kept making great music, pouring her heart out to people.
You can’t always expect people to be as color-blind or open-minded as you want. What you can do is keep giving your heart and soul, like Bob Marley did. His music became so overwhelmingly loving; it was a relentless love in a sense. Keep beating them down with love and they can’t stop you."
Hmmm..... I think I'm gonna have to call bullsh*t on the part of Vibe Magazine. Really, what would it look like if another publication refused to give an artist the cover because they were Black or Latino? It would look like racism!
Smph!
So, Yung Berg was a no show last night at the Savannah State 2008 Yard Show. Like we here didn't see that coming. After feeling the backlash from making those negative comments about dark skinned chicks AND getting your chain snatched in the same week, I'd bee too embarrassed to show up to an HBCU [historically black college or university] too! I mean really, how does it feel to see another dude posting pics on MySpace wearing your sh*t????
Friday, August 29, 2008
Barack Obama Accepts his Party's Nomination
Although I missed the live televised speech, I did nearly kill myself to stay up and watch the rerun at one this morning. Barack delivered an excellent speech last night. It was very classic in every way. He acknowledged the Clintons, got all up in McCain's throat, and gave a very accurate account of the last eight years under the Bush administration. I especially like the part when he shouted "enough!" Just think, forty five years earlier King gave his infamous "Dream" speech. Last night was so much bigger than Obama. Last night was a vindication for all those who died to give African Americans equal freedoms. Now we know that all of those nameless faces did not die in vain. Surprisingly, McCain had nothing but positive things to say about this historic event.
Breaking News: McCain has Chosen a Running Mate
According to NBC and MSNBC, Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain has chosen Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate, campaign officials told NBC News on Friday. She would be the first woman to serve on a Republican presidential ticket. The anti-abortion Palin would also be the first Alaskan ever to appear on a national ticket. Palin, 44, was elected Alaska's first woman governor in 2006. The state’s voters had grown weary of career politician Gov. Frank Murkowski, whom she defeated in the GOP primary. What does this say about McCain? Only that he is a snake after all! He criticized Obama for his lack of experience in foreign policy, Palin has none; criticized Obama for his overall youth, Palin is younger than Obama. I have to ask myself, what does a govoner know about Washington at all? Its all clear now. I really dont think McCain cares who his running mate is. They're just a pawn in his strategy to win the election. And from the looks of thing, he only picked a woman as his running mate to capitalize on the fact that Hilary was "overlooked" by Obama. Smph!
Thursday, August 28, 2008
She Ain't No Picture Perfect Beyonce
LOL Lil Miss Sunshine apparently has issues being mentioned in the same breath as Beyonce and Jay Z. Lets hope she gets the attitude in check before she has another interview. But on the other hand, someone finally spilled the beans on Beyonce and Jay's marriage lol.
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