Prince Michael and Katherine Play Dress Up

Now that Michael Jackson is gone, we're now getting more of a inside look into the lives of this 3 children. Here's a picture from OK magazine of Michael Joseph Jr aka Prince Michael and Paris Katherine when Prince Michael was 4 and Paris 3. The picture was taken at the Neverland Ranch as the kids played dress up. How cute are they? It's understandable that Michael didn't want them exposed to the media, which I don't blame him one bit... but they really are cute kids that I think we all would have loved to see them before all of this happened!

Which Michael Album Will You Purchase Now?

It goes without saying that Michael Jackson is the best entertainer past, present, and forever more.... and it's already been established many times over that the biggest-selling albums these past couple of weeks are Michael Jackson albums. The King of Pop is ruling the charts, as he did during his peak and as he well should. But, all those charts aside, we'd like to know what MJ albums will you be stocking up on? I have already had Off The Wall, Thriller, Bad and Dangerous. Me personally, Off the Wall and Thriller are my favs, and my favorite song of all time is of course P.Y.T. Have you been moved to dig way back into the CBS Records era when he and his brothers were called The Jacksons? Have you rediscovered some gems on the under-appreciated Invincible? Leave your comments on your favorite MJ album.

Pics From Inside Michael Jackson Memorial

Michael Jackson's memorial service was held today in Los Angeles at the Staples Center. Celebrities that were spotted in the crowd included John Singleton, Lisa Raye, Cicely Tyson, Jesse Jackson, Lil Kim, Chris Brown and Dionne Warwick

Notable moments of the day:

• While Jennifer Hudson sang “Will You Be There”, several people in the audience audibly and visibly broke down and were virtually inconsolable.
• From inside the Staples Center, you could really feel the deep and profound loss in the atmosphere.
• The 20,000 audience members hung on to every word of Al Sharpton’s moving speech. Went to church on everybody in that piece…
• The Jackson family was incredibly moved at Usher’s rendition of “Gone Too Soon”

Memorable quotes from the memorial:

“He is not just the King of Pop, he’s the biggest entertainer that ever lived.”-Berry Gordy

“Michael was a genius with unchallenged ability.”-Brooke Shields

“This is a moment I wished I didn’t live to see come.”-Stevie Wonder

“So much pain and ridicule. How much can 1 person take? Maybe now, they’ll leave you alone Michael.”-Marlon Jackson

“Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine. And I just wanted to say that I love him. So much.”-Paris Katherine Jackson

WE LOVE YOU AND WE WILL MISS YOU ALWAYS MICHAEL!!!

Michael Jackson Memorial Service

Facebook Pics of Sahel Kazemi

In an interesting twist of event’s surrounding the McNair murder, one of Kazemi’s relatives told a local newspaper yesterday (July 5) that she doesn’t believe Sahel Kazemi killed McNair or herself. Police were leaning toward a murder/suicide theory.

“All she was trying to do was have fun,” said Sepideh Salmani, who is Kazemi’s niece but was raised as her sister. “Nothing else. I believe there is a third person involved.”

According to NashvillePost.com, sources say that at approximately 2 a.m. Saturday morning, a white woman in her early 20s, around 5-foot-4, approached McNair at a restaurant and accused him of slipping her a “roofie” a year ago. The woman then told McNair, according to sources, that her boyfriend was going to kill him, which I personally find hard to believe especially when police say that McNair arrived to his condo around 1:30 am so that contradicts this 2 am story.

To justify her dating a married man, Sahel told her relatives that McNair was getting divorced, the Tennessean reported. ”That’s why she was like, ‘OK, now you’re divorcing. We can date,’ ” Salmani told the newspaper. The Tennessean said court records show no divorce is pending in Nashville, but McNair’s home is for sale.

This is the Escalade that McNair purchased for Kazemi. The truck is registered in both his name and Kazemi's.

Kazemi and her mom

Former NFL Quarterback Steve McNair Found Dead

Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair was shot and killed in Nashville home this weekend from an apparent double homicide.

According to local media, the retired football player was shot multiple times including one gunshot to the head in his downtown condo in residence, along with a female victim who has been identified as Sahel Kazemi. CNN.com reports that authorities are questioning people who were near the residence, but they said no one was in custody and McNair's wife Mechelle is not a suspect thus far.

The Tennessee Titans released a statement through its owner Saturday (July 4), sending their condolenses to McNair's family.

"We are saddened and shocked to hear the news of Steve McNair's passing today," Titans owner, Bud Adams Jr., said in a statement. "He was one of the finest players to play for our organization and one of the most beloved players by our fans. He played with unquestioned heart and leadership and led us to places that we had never reached, including our only Super Bowl. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family as they deal with his untimely passing."

Kazemi is was a waitress at a restaurant that McNair and his family frequented quite often. A Nashville neighbor saw McNair, 36, at Kazemi’s Nashville apartment so often—two to three times a week—that he thought McNair had moved in. McNair never tried to hide his presence but kept to himself. Neighbor Reagan Howard said Kazemi often was dropped off in the early morning hours by a limousine and upgraded her mode of transportation from a Kia to a Cadillac Escalade. “It was pretty obvious that she was taken with him,” Howard said.

McNair and Kazemi had been together just two days earlier, when she was pulled over driving a 2007 Escalade registered to her and McNair. She was arrested on a DUI charges, and he was allowed to leave in a taxi.

The bodies were discovered by McNair’s longtime friend, Wayne Neeley, who rents the condo in the upscale Rutledge Hill neighborhood with McNair. Neeley then called Robert Gaddy, who had been friends with McNair since they played at Alcorn State. Gaddy alerted authorities.

Just last month, McNair opened a new restaurant in Nashville called Steve McNair’s Gridiron9, specializing in grilled menu items. He was planning to expand to other locations, including other areas in and around Nashville and then, in McNair’s home state of Mississippi.

TMZ obtained pictures of McNair and Kazemi on vacation just three months ago. The couple was seen parasailing and having a great time together.

Michael Jackson Funeral Arrangements

Funeral plans for Michael Jackson have finally been set. The memorial service for Michael will take place at the Staples Center on Tuesday at 10:00 AM. 11,000 tickets will be distributed free of charge to the general public. Some reports also say that a carnival-like procession will happen after the services as Michael body is transported elsewhere for the family’s private funeral services.

In other news, Mike’s ex-wife Debbie Rowe has stated through her awyer that she will indeed petition for custody of her and Michael’s children. She dd an interview with L.A.’s local NBC network yesterday and said she was willing to submit to any testing, including DNA, to prove she was the biological mother of Prince Michael, 12, and Paris, 11. Rowe also said she was concerned about splitting up the three children, and would be willing to accept custody of Prince Michael II, Jackson’s youngest child. Michael’s mother, Katherine, has been granted custody as Michael expressly willed his kids to her.

Janet Arrives

Michaels baby sister, and presumably his closest sibling, Janet Jackson arrived at Van Nuys airport this morning from Atlanta. Janet has been filming Tyler Perry's "Why Did I Get Married Too" for the last few months.

Unfollow Fat Ass Perez Hilton!

Everyone was shocked Thursday (June 25) when news of Michael Jackson's heart attack was reported, followed by reports of his death. While some were sadden, others were outraged when blogger Perez Hilton posted an entry on his website, claiming Jackson's hospital admission was fake, so the King of Pop could bail on concert commitments.

However, upon learning the heart attack was very much real and that MJ had died hours later, Hilton edited his post, removing the insensitive comments.

But, the damage was done though. A trending topic appeared on Twitter called #unfollowperezz, where users unfollowed his account and expressed his distaste for his comments.

Rocker Pete Wentz blasted Hilton as well, and the two exchanged words numerous times throughout the day over the blogger's insensitivity.

Comedienne Sarah Silverman tweeted an ill-timed joke about MJ's death as well: "Did you hear Michael Jackson's kids are free? That's not nice. I'm sorry. Ugh, I feel bad for saying that. LOOK A BLUE CAR!"

Being the hypocrite he is, Hilton immediately chastised her: "I love you, but that's low!"

Support the Twitter movement: #unfollowperez

Michael Jackson Dies At Age 50! It's a SAD SAD DAY YA'LL!!!! I'M SERIOUS!

I don't even know what to say! I'm a Michael Jackson fan like everybody else. It has been reported today, first by TMZ and now CNN & Fox News have reported it, that the King of Pop, Michael Jackson has passed away at the age of 50 reportedly from a heart attack. He collapsed at his residence in the Holmby Hills section of Los Angeles, California, about noon Pacific time, suffering cardiac arrest, according to brother Randy Jackson. He died at UCLA Medical Center.

It was reported that It didn't hit me until just now. I'm actually crying right now. I didn't expect this to affect me, but how could it not? I grew up on this dude! 'Thriller' was watched in my household on a regular basis. MY GRAND DADDY even loved Michael!

I refuse to put up a pic of his current state. This is how I want to remember him.

WE LOVE YOU MICHAEL!!!!!!!!!!

Eddie Murphy To Play Richard Pryor In Biopic

After many many years of waiting and talks about how to proceed, the folks over at Fox Searchlight have tapped comedien Eddie Murphy to play the role of his long time cohort the late Richard Pryor.

According to Entertainment Weekly, Eddie Murphy is attached to play the legendary comedian in a new script written by director Bill Condon. The film is called 'Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said?' and Fox Searchlight is rumored to be the studio putting it in theaters.

Condon, who most recently wrote and directed 'Dreamgirls,' had the Pryor biopic set up at The Weinstein Company but was able to pull it out when the indie outfit put it into turnaround. He initially was hoping to secure $30 million to produce the film, but that figure, sources say, has dropped to $25 million.

Murphy, who landed an Oscar nomination for his role in 'Dreamgirls,' has done Pryor impersonations as part of his act as far back as the 1987 concert movie 'Raw.' Mike Epps and Eddie Griffin were also looking to do biopics on Pryor, but so far there's no development on their ends.

Actor De'Angelo Wilson Found Dead

I'm not sure how many of you actually have paid attention to this guy, but he was an upcoming Dayton, Ohio actor who starred in Eminem’s hit movie 8 Mile and several others has been found dead of an apparent suicide.

Actor De'Angelo Wilson, who starred as “DJ Iz” in 8 Mile, apparently hung himself on November 26, just one day before Thanksgiving. According to police, Wilson, who also had a role in the hit movie Antwone Fisher, was found dead in the back room of a Los Angeles business, although it took police a week to locate his next of kin.

Once Wilson’s mother was contacted, she revealed that she didn’t have the funds to bring her deceased son’s body back to his native home of Dayton.

A group of his friends have stepped in - including the real Antwone Fisher, who befriended Wilson during the production of the movie Antwone Fisher.

Wilson’s most recent role was in 2006, when he starred as “Julius“ in Mercy Street. He also had small roles in The Salon, CSI: NY, Outside Man and others.

Beyonce Hasn't Even Called Jennifer Hudson

So lyin ass Beyonce strikes again huh? Well isn't that a surprise. We all know that just about everyone around the globe has responded to the sad news of Jennifer and Julia Hudsons family tradgedy... even those that don't know the sisters. But it seems that Mrs. Carter hasn't done a damn thing since it happened. No phone call, no text, no cards... no nothin! Now we all know about the rumors in the past about Beyonce being jealous of Jennifer instant stardom after Dreamgirls. Rumors of beef between the two flew everywhere. Especially when Jenny was getting Dreamgirls awards left and right when Beyonce was lucky if she even got nominated. Of course, the Knowles camp played the denial game to the tee. And now, Jennifer’s close friend James has called out Beyonce for saying that she went to the Hudson family funerals–when she was never even there. He says she hasn’t even reached out at all to her supposed friend Jennifer this entire time. Check out what James had to say on his myspace blog:

How evil can someone be?
So i wasnt going to write about this but it is really really bugging me. Especially when people are calling my phone saying how nice it was of Beyonce to come to the funeral and show her support. And i have to sit back and hold everything i wanna say inside. But i cant do it no more. Beyonce did not come to the funeral nor did she call, text, send a card or hell send a damn email. If there are millions of people who are leaving Jennifer and Julia and myself messages and sending there prayers and condelences and these people don’t even know them why couldnt she? Every singer that Jennifer admires and had been a role model for her growing up even until now has called, from Aretha to Shirley Murdock to even present day singers like Chrisette Michelle. And yall know how much Jennifer loves Beyonce and she couldn’t even have her assistant call or nothing. But yet her camp is allowing her to recieve credit for coming to the funeral and being there for Jennifer and her family. Bullshit! This just pisses me off. Once again thanks to everyone who has be there for us. And sorry if i offended any of Beyonce fans by writing this but if i just couldn’t keep sitting back and reading articles and emails and having my phone ring about how nice it was of Beyonce to come out!

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Barack Obama's Grandmother Passes Away

Just hours before her grandson is set to make World history, Madelyn Dunham, the grandmother of Senator and Presidential Nominee Barack Obama has passed away. Mrs. Dunham had been battling cancer for some time and before she departed us, Barack felt the need to see her a few weeks back. She leaves with the rest of world her legacy of raising a good man. A man with morals, and values and strong determination who is going to take our country to an all time high!

A statement from Barack Obama and Maya Soetoro-Ng on their grandmother's death:

"It is with great sadness that we announce that our grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, has died peacefully after a battle with cancer. She was the cornerstone of our family, and a woman of extraordinary accomplishment, strength, and humility. She was the person who encouraged and allowed us to take chances. She was proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and left this world with the knowledge that her impact on all of us was meaningful and enduring. Our debt to her is beyond measure.

"Our family wants to thank all of those who sent flowers, cards, well-wishes, and prayers during this difficult time. It brought our grandmother and us great comfort. Our grandmother was a private woman, and we will respect her wish for a small private ceremony to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation to any worthy organization in search of a cure for cancer."

The Obama/Dunham families are in our prayers and our thoughts!

Memorial Services For Hudson Family

The Hudson family has decided to hold a public memorial in addition to their private funeral services for Darnell Hudson, Julian King, and Jason Hudson. A memorial service will be held this evening (Sunday) for all three slain family members. The service is open to the public and will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Pleasant Gift Missionary Baptist Church located at 4526 S. Greenwood, Chicago, IL. There will also be a private service at the church from 3 to 4 p.m. Organizers of the services say Jennifer Hudson and her sister, Julia Hudson, will not be in attendance. The Hudson family will be holding private funeral services on Monday. The invitation-only funeral service will be held on the South Side of Chicago at the Apostolic Church of God.