More Reality TV... This Time For Drag Queens!

Yeaaaaah... I bet at first glance ya'll thought that was really Barack and Michelle huh??? Buuuuuuzzzz... GUESS AGAIN! It's dragextraordinaire RuPaul impersonating both Mr & Mrs O at a recent photoshoot that he did . Dude kills me everytime... I swear whoever does his make-up is so on point!

Apparently this is some kind of Holiday Postcard that he's sending out or something all the while promoting his new reality show 'RuPaul's Drag Race'! On the show, he/she will pose as the host, mentor and judge/jury of the reality show that will air on the LOGO network on Feb 2, 09.

Staying true to form, Mr. Paul or whatever the hell he wants to be called, will do the show half in full drag get-up, and the other half as he's mentoring the contestants as a man. I sure hate that I don't get the LOGO channel... NOT!!!

Real Housewives Atlanta A Go For Second Season

I'm sure that no one is surprised to hear this news but the folks over at the Bravo Network have decided to give it a go for a second season of their hit "The Real Housewives of Atlanta.”

The show was basically much more popular than anticipated, building from 650,000 viewers the first episode to 2.8 million viewers by the time the reunion came along two months later. It has also generated incredible response here on this blog. People may dislike these ladies, but truth be told... we can't get enough of them!

Or we can take the press release quote from the Bravo exec, in less-than-colorful business-speak:

“The level of engagement on Atlanta far surpasses a typical series on cable or broadcast, with our viewers deepening their connection to the show through live wireless chats, daily blogs and additional footage online,” said Frances Berwick, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Bravo. “This, along with the "colorful" (GHETTO & TACKY) personalities of our housewives, helped drive the series to a watercooler sensation.”

I'm reaaaaaaally hoping that they've been shooting for a while now, and that they have all of this drama with NeNe and her house on their! Ohhhhhhh, wouldn't that be juicy? I anticipate all five housewives will be back. I’m not sure if they are contractually required to be around for a second season but my guess is yes. I highly doubt that the forever scheming wanna-be fashion queen Sheree Whitfield would pass up another opportunity to get her name out there some more for her "fashion show" with no fashion... as my boy Dwight put it!

There hasn't been a premiere date for season two, but I'm guessing sometime this spring or early summer we can expect to see our brokedown housewives back in action. I'm also hoping that Kim gets a new wig, or that Dwight keeps his word and brings her into the 21st century! Either will do!

And... The President Elect Barack Obama Chooses...

Just as all of the top tier fashion designers did with the First Lady-Elect Michelle Obama, they have now so done with President-Elect Barack Obama. They are all vieing for the notoriety to say that they dressed the first black President of the United States. Designers such as Kenneth Cole, Sean John, Nautica, and many many more, have all submitted their looks for the next President. They have submitted daytime attire, evening attire, and even specific ties that they think might go well! Above is the design by Reem Acra for the entire Obama family evening look. I must say that it is my favorite!

Below are just a few sketches, but you can check out the rest here! Tell me your favs!

Sean John Obama Evening Attire

Sean John Day Look... not so hot!

Second Sean John Evening Attire

Personalized Vineyard Vines Obama Tie

Nautica Tie

Nautica Evening Attire

Nautica Day Attire

Marc Jacobs Evening Attire

Kenneth Cole Daytime Attire

Kenneth Cole Evening Look... the Kenneth Cole's are my second favs but they may be a little too laid back for such a venue as this. They're both just so smooth like Barack is... they just go together!

Salvatore Ferragamo Daytime Attire

Salvatore Ferragamo Evening Attire

Ermenegildo Zegna Day and Evening Attire

Elie Tahari Daytime Attire

Elie Tahari Evening Attire

DSquared2 Evening Attire

Countess Mara Tie... I love the purple!

Brooks Bros Evening Attire

Brooks Bros. Obama Day Attire

Retro Eargasm~ Red Head Kingpin & The FBI- Do The Right Thing

Daaang... I was in the 9th grade when this came out! DAMN... I'm gettin old!

Daily Eargasm~ 50 Cent - Get Up

Now if you're an athlete... ya boy 50 Cent has the music that gets you hyped the hell up before the big game!!! But what I'm tryin to figure out is what the dizzle does the video have to do with the song???

Oh Aretha!!!

One of these is known for bursting through walls... Ohhhhh yeaaaaaaah!!!!

Doug E. Fresh Latest Recession Victim

Alright now... I'm started to get a little worried here! If all of these celebs are behind on their mortgages... what does that mean for us little folks? This recession is getting the best of people I tell ya!

The New York Post is reporting that the self proclaimed "human beatbox", Doug E. Fresh, has become the latest victim of the recession woes!

The report says that Doug E. owes unpaid mortgages that total close to $3.5 million. He's been served with foreclosure notices on all three of his Harlem homes. According to a foreclosure suit filed in New York City in August, Fresh fell behind in payments totaling close to $1.73 million.

Yet his financial problems don’t end there. The rapper turned celebrity event host, owes over $40,000 in state taxes, which has lead the IRS to tack on an additional $367,000 tax lien onto the bill. The father of five, also has an American Express credit card debt of nearly $60,000.

Now correct me if I'm wrong... but I thought that when these celebrities go to host events, they're charging promoters anywhere from $10k to $30k an hour??? So where is this money going?

Frank Ski Annual Charity Fundraiser

A few celebs came out the other night for radio personality Frank Ski's annual 'Frank Ski Kids Foundation' charity fundraiser.

ATL Housewife DeShawn Snow and husband Eric Snow

I see ATL broke housewife Sheree is trying to stay relevant

Dr. J and wife Dorys... I ain't mad'atcha Julius... do you bro!

OMG!!! Is that CeCe Peniston? How I used to love her! I'm guessing she's trying to make a comeback???

Legendary female dj Spinderella. Is this really the best she could have done with herself?

Music Exec Kevin Lyles and his new boo

Ohhhh Jazze... Really? Why would you set yourself up for failure like this?

Coby Bell and Wife Welcome Second Twins

I would go nuking futs if I had this happen to me!!! Actor Coby Bell (CW's 'The Game') and wife Avis have welcomed their SECOND set of twins to their family.

On December 2nd, the couple added baby girl Quinn (5lbs 12 oz) and baby boy Eli (6lbs and 13 oz). The twins were born at the same hospital as me... *smile* Long Beach Memorial, and they were one minute apart.

The couple already has a set of girl twins Jaena and Serrae, who are 5 years old. "We're not getting any sleep," Coby told Life & Style mag, "but we are extremely happy people."

Kim Kardashian Models Reggies Jersey

I don't care what none of ya'll say... I like Kim Kardashian. LOL!!! She's pretty dag on cool in my book. Reason being... she was here in Atlanta a few months back at a club, and when I say home girl was bombarded by anyone and everything, but was still sweet as pie and not a *itch like some folks, I was truly surprised. From then on, she was kewl in my book!

The picture above is from her recent spread in ESPN mag, where she talked about being a celeb couple, and what it takes to maintain your sanity while in that relationship.

T-Boz Sets The Record Straight

I know that we've all been hearing the rumors of several celebs recently getting their homes foreclosed on and what-not, but TLC member T-Boz wants to set the record straight in regards to her situation.

Tionne Watkins aka T-Boz sat down with Essence mag to tell her side of the story. Instead of having a "representative" issue a statement for the singer, she decided to tell it for herself as to what her circumstances really are.

ESSENCE.COM: (Laughs.) That is so sweet! Well, there have been reports that a Georgia property of yours is going into foreclosure. Is that true?

T-BOZ: No, I'm not homeless. During my last marriage [to Mack 10], I had a bunch of things that were put in my name. If one of those properties is going into foreclosure then I don't know. Although I've been divorced for five years, there are still a lot of things I'm dealing with on getting straight in that regard. All I know is that the house I live in with my daughter is not. When you pull up my name, my real house doesn't show up because it's not in my real name, because I enjoy my privacy and I'm not trying to have people be able to find me that easily.

ESSENCE.COM: There were also reports of you losing a home in Houston?

T-BOZ: I've never owned a home in Houston. I closed a store in Houston, Chase's Closet, where I sold girls and boys clothing from infants to 12 years. The store is named after my daughter, Chase. For now, I only have the online store (chasescloset.com).

ESSENCE.COM: That explains the locale. Did you see the photos they had of you that were allegedly in front of your Houston home begging for donations?

T-BOZ: It's almost a waste of energy to give an explanation, but I'll just say that the [blogosphere] loves to make up things. I remember that photo and it was on Craiglist.com showing me holding up an autographed picture on the internet saying, "If you come to this address with cash we'll give you an autographed picture." The only thing that irritated me was that they said that the proceeds would be donated to St. Jude's [Children's Research Hospital]. I can take people talking about me all day, but don't use my name to make fun of sick children because that's beyond low and sick. I was a sick kid for a long time, in and out of the hospital most of my life battling my sickle cell, so I don't find anything funny about that kind of joking. Why would anyone target innocent sick children to make fun of? That's not cool at all. I mean someone actually took the time to make up all this stuff.

For the entire interview, go to ESSENCE.COM

Blind Item~ He Ain't Got No Money In The Bank

There's a sporting goods store in NY called Paragon Sports. Over the weekend, a certain rapper came in the store and shopped in the ski section for quite some time. He did his thing, but they said the last time the rapper was there, it didn’t go so smoothly. The last time he came to the store he purchased around $100,000 in merchandise. The only thing is, he swiped his credit card and it was DECLINED! Some of the employees snickered and clowned the rapper and he yelled back saying, “I could buy this whole damn store!”... Yeaaaah... sure you can!

Phylicia Rashad New Jenny Craig Spokeswoman

According to People magazine, Cosby mom, Phylicia Rashad has been tapped to be the next spokeswoman for Jenny Craig.

She joins the ranks of Queen Latifah, Kirstie Alley, and Valerie Bertinelli, who have all recently done their bid in representing for the weight loss organization.

“Jenny Craig confirms a new relationship with Phylicia Rashad,” a rep for the weight loss program told the mag. “We look forward to sharing the details at a press conference in late January.

While Phylicia is best known for her time on the long-running Bill Cosby comedy, she’s won a number of accolades off-screen – in 2004, she won a historic Tony award for her role in “A Raisin in the Sun,” the first time an African-American took the lead actress category.

It's Monday!!!!

Good morning folks! It's Monday... and you're week is just beginning. Yippeeeeee! I know I know... why am I so freakin cheerful today??? I don't know. I guess it's because I'm blessed by God to see another day! I think that's enough reason don't you? Regardless of what we're going through, we're still here. We still have the ability to read this message. The ability to thank God for all of his many blessings now and for those to come. No matter what you're going through, always remember that there is someone out there who is in worse shape than you. That's not to say that we're happy that someone is worse off than we are, but just to say that we need to stop complaining about our circumstances and be thankful that God has blessed us with a sound mind and equipped us with the spirit to bring ourselves out of our turmoil. When you feel that all hope is lost, look to God for the answers. He's got it... but it's up to you to recognize it. I don't know if any of you have ever heard the story about the man who was caught in the flood and several people came by to save him, and he turned them all away saying that God was going to save him, and ended up drowning. When he got to heaven, he asked God why didn't he save him. God's reply was, "I sent you a boat, a helicopter, and a cargo ship... what more did you want me to do?" Makes sense right? He gives us the tools that we need to survive... but we can't be foolish enough to think that he's going to do EVERYTHING for us! You have to meet him halfway!

So the next time you're feeling helpless, sit down, and think about your abilities and all that God has equipped you with!

HAPPY MONDAY!

VH1 Reveals I Love Money 2 Cast

OMFG!!! I can't believe they decided to bring these losers back to reality t.v. oncet'agin! I don't think my brain can handle so much damn bafoonery within such a short period of time. Real Chance of Love, Rock of Love, Flavor of Love, I Love New York... all this love -ish is starting to make me friggin sick! And now we're punished with more foolishness. VH1 never ceases to amaze me. Their bringing back the show "I Love Money". If you watched the first season of it, you would know that my girl Hoopz won. She's about the only one out of all the VH1 rejects that I actually like. I see they let Mz. Lip Chap back... and she's still looka-lika-man! The new season premieres Jan. 26 at 9pm EST. Check out some of the cast below.

Flavor of Love 2~ Saaphyri... guessing that the Lip Chap and Indian Hair didn't pan out for ya huh girl?

I Love New York 1~T Weed... dude who claimed he had a perfect credit rating and a bang of money and had neither!

Flavor of Love 3~ Prancer

Flavor of Love 3~Myammee... the chick that owed some dude a gang of money and he called the house lookin for her...lmao!!!

Real Chance of Love 1~ MILF

Flavor of Love 1~ Leilene... I hope she wins... she's gotta feed those babies!

I Love New York 2~ IT... he's the one that you can't understand a damn thing he's sayin... Hell I don't even think he can understand himself!

I Love New York 2~The Entertainer... dude is reaaaaally desperate to get out of his parents house I see!

I Love New York 2~Buddah...This ought to be good with him and bitch-made Tailor Made together again.

Flavor of Love 2~Buckwyld... not feelin those eyebrows Becky!

I Love New York 1~Bonez

Rock of Love~ Angelique... the chick that don't speaka-da-damn English too well!