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Tom Cruise’s son Connor has been dropped by his DJ agent following a spat over a Super Bowl text judged to be homophobic.
The 17-year-old DJ was not happy that the New York Giants beat the New England Patriots. His agent, Todd Krim, teased Cruise with a tweet after the game, writing, “Sorry @TheConnorCruise maybe next year!!!”
Apparently, it was too soon to be talking trash to the die-hard Pats fan. According to an e-mail forwarded to publicists by Krim, Cruise texted him back, saying, “That was a gay ass f***ing tweet . . . U don’t say sh** like that about my team the second they lose. Low.”
When Krim — who heads entertainment/charity Web site Give Back Hollywood and helped book DJ gigs for Cruise — wrote back, “Umm ok . . . Dude I was f***ing joking,” Cruise responded, “That was [bleeped]” and “Idgaf” (“I don’t give a f***]).”
Cruise and Krim were both in Indy where Cruise DJed DirecTV’s Saturday night party. [See photo above.] Krim says the Twitter tantrum ended their professional relations, while sources close to Cruise say they’d parted ways weeks ago, according to the New York Post.
On Monday, Krim e-mailed colleagues with a screen grab of Cruise’s texts, saying, “I am no longer working with Connor Cruise. In fact, I am no longer speaking with [him] . . . I refuse to be professionally (or even personally) associated with someone that engages in this sort of behavior . . . I just thought you should know who and what you’re dealing with.”
He called Cruise’s comments, “highly offensive and what I consider homophobic . . . after I jokingly tweeted about the Patriots losing.”
Krim told The Post, “I did a lot for [Connor], and he was less than respectful and appreciative . . . I made a joke, and let’s just say his reaction was not what I expected. It’s disappointing when you think someone is one way and they turn out to be another.”
Connor has since released a statement to The Post through his rep, saying, “What I texted was unacceptable. It is not a reflection of who I am and what I feel, and it certainly won’t happen again.”
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Despite the opposition, J.C. Penny stuck in there with Ellen DeGeneres.
The comedian/talk show host expressed her gratitude and excitement that the company continued with their new campaign.
She said she’s “proud and happy” that the store stood by her side and said there is no such thing as a “pro-gay bandwagon,” as alleged by the One Million Moms group which encouraged the retail store to drop DeGeneres.
“They (One Million Moms) wanted to get me fired and I am proud and happy to say that J.C. Penney stuck by their decision to make me their spokesperson,” she said.
The group made up of conservative Americans claimed that J.C. Penny was trying to target a new group by “jumping on the pro-gay bandwagon.”
“Being gay or pro-gay isn’t a bandwagon. You don’t get a free ride anywhere. There’s no music. And occasionally we’ll sing ‘We Are Family’ but that’s about it,” she said.
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The Whispers will be in town Friday, February 10th at the Liacouras Center. It’s a lovers’ themed show with The Whispers, The Temptations Review With Dennis Edwards, The Main Ingredient with Cuba Gooding, Sr. and The Stylistics. The Liacouras Center is located at Broad and Montgomery and tickets are on sale now.
Get ready for the return of Basketball Wives: Miami Version. The new season kicks off in February. Royce, Evelyn and Jennifer are back and with new castmates.
Jada Pinkett Smith, hubby Will Smith and Simon Cowell are joining forces for a new talent show judging the world’s best DJ’s.
Are Chilli and Tyrese dating? Maybe not, but they did develop a close relationship on his new video Nothing On You. The former TLC singer is the leading lady in Tyrese’s new project.
R Kelly is back with a new song Share My Love. He has a new album, Write Me Back, coming out in May. He is also coming out with a new book about his life titled Soul-A-Coaster. I had a chance to talk to Kelly. He told me he wants people to get to know Robert, and how he came up in the business. The book is coming out June 12th. Kelly is also working on the soundtrack for the Sparkle movie remake. This film stars Jordin Sparks (American Idol) and Whitney Houston. It comes out in August.
A new documentary is coming out about Actor/Comedian Bernie Mac. Mac died at the age of 50 three years ago from sarcoidosis, an inflammatory lung disease. The tribute DVD is coming out February 21st. Chris Rock and Cedric The Entertainer are featured in
Tracy Morgan is battling it out with his family. Morgan has been making headlines lately, most recently with his health scare passing out at the Sundance Film Festival. He couldn’t handle the high altitude. Now, Morgan is fighting with his family. Morgan’s mother, Alicia Warden, who has been estranged from him for ten years, is facing foreclosure on her home in Ohio. Morgan won’t help her. Morgan’s sister, Asia Morgan, says the family feud is mess. Asia says her brother has never been nice and money has made the situation worse.
Raven-Symoné is headed to Broadway. Raven best known for her Disney hit That’s So Raven and for getting her start on The Cosby Show. Raven is joining the cast of Sister Act staring in the lead role. She takes over in March. Raven started on Broadway with The Boys Choir Of Harlem at the age of five.
The 43rd Annual NAACP Image will air on NBC Friday, February 17th. The show had been airing on FOX the past few years, but is now returning to NBC.
Actress Kerry Washington is on the latest issue of Essence magazine.
Filmmaker Robert Townsend is back with a new project. The movie Diary Of A Single Mom is out on DVD Starring Monica Calhoun, Leon, Billy Dee Williams and Richard Roundtree.
Actor Avery Brooks was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. The 63-year old actor is best known for his work on the television shows Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, A Man Called Hawk and Spenser For Hire.
The New England Patriots and the New York Giants will battle it out in the Superbowl. All eyes will be on Indianapolis this Sunday. On Friday, the 3rd, it’s the gospel celebration which is part of the Superbowl festivities with Fantasia, Wayne Brady, Hezekiah Walker, CeCe Winans, and Donnie McClurkin.
Another reality show in the works is the Real Preachers’ Wives of Atlanta. The show will air on TLC. Meanwhile, changes are coming to the real housewives of Atlanta. Khandi Burress and Kim Zolciak are leaving the show to star in their own spinoffs. I hear Keshia Knight Pulliam (“Rudy” from The Cosby Show) may be joining the cast when the new season starts. In other reality show news, don’t look for Vanessa Bryant to star in any. The ex-Mrs. Kobe Bryant was offered a lot of money by VH1 to star in a show, but she turned them down saying shows about players wives are not her style.
ARIES, THE RAM 3/21 – 4/19
Pumps your brakes there Aries, all will be well shortly. The passing of the moon cause a few interruptions nothing to worry about, your all good. Look for love to come your way shortly, in the guise of a foreign gentleman. Different I know, but heck variety is the spice of life, and you just never know. Look for changes in your family dynamics, possibly a surprise or two, all good again. Look at February is you jump off month to start on something that has been on the back burner for months, now is the time to begin.
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TAURUS, THE BULL 4/20 – 5/21
Money is an object this month not a play thing so remember that. You are a hard worker which is quite obvious. Just remember everyone is not your friend when it comes to loaning out money OK! Expect to hear good news in the family of another child coming, blessed event. Scroll down your investments and see what is really working for you if not, cash it out immediately. This month will be heavy laden with money issues, so be prepared. Look before you leap into anything, including your taxes.
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GEMINI, THE TWINS 5/21 – 6/21
When are you going to stop playing games with yourself? uh? If you don’t like something then got damn it say that. Stop putting a front on like it’s ok, when it’s not. Family issues will come out concerning money, could someone be going out of business? Know when to hold em, and when to let go. Love life is getting better and better, keep those lines of communication and understanding going and you should be fine. Love alerts for the single Gemini’s someone is watching you very close and would like to get involved with you, put those attenders out. You are in a very blessed position this month so take note my dear.
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CANCER, THE CRAB – 6/22 – 7/22
All is not lost Cancer, is only the beginning. New things are on the horizon of your life, good decisions. Love is in the air, it is what you make of it OK. Finances will go and come, just be consistent of what you have to work with this month. There will be family matters you need to deal with, some good, some bad, just know your place in all of this. We can’t pick our family members only our friends. Cancer you are in a growing and learning period right now. So keep your mind open to all which is possible at this time. Don’t neglect the obvious.
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LEO, THE LION 7/23 – 8/22
Center of attention does pay well uh?! lol lol Ok Leo this is your time to shine to the Manager, Directors, or even Supervisors, if you aren’t one of those already. Your ideas can take hold. Your intelligent, and forthcoming in innovative ways that helps you and the company you work for. So go in that office and tell them all about them. Make sure you document your ideas, so no one else steals them from you. This year IRS will be kind to you, so take advantage and use the money to good use. Holla!
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VIRGO, THE VIRGIN 8/23 – 9/22
Now is the time to stand up for what you believe to be right. You’ve been quiet of late, work well, do your work to precision, kept your mouth shut. Well now is the time to shine Virgo. You have not gone un=noticed! Virgo may be the virgin, but you bring new ideas, and communication to the table so do that my friend, voices will be listening. Expect some distance in the family all is not right, but you already know that. Sometimes it is good to be quiet and just stand still, and observe. The truth always comes out and you know this too. Money will increase thru games of chance, so by a lotto or whatever ticket you just might be a big winner, how about that! Love is all around you right now, just pick one, so many to choose from my goodness, aren’t you the popular male/female go on with your badness!
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LIBRA, THE SCALES – 9/23 – 10/23
Time to pull out all the stops, start something, and be good at it, damn it! You have been up and down in your decisions – why? Libra you know what time it is, so just do it, stop playing games. Please improve on your communications skills, you are not always easy to understand. Love is in the air as well with you too, so come on give me some Libra, folks are waiting, heh! heh! If you are a Supervisor, or Manager time to assess your staff. To many object thinking has been going on, some folks need to be fired, and some folks need to be promoted, so DO IT! Family is well, and you and a love one are planning on taking a trip, about a cruise, that sound romantic. Do what you do best Libra, just get it done please!
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SCORPIO, THE SCORPION – 10/24 – 11/21
Well, well, well, aren’t we on top of the world. And so you should be, you’ve worked hard for your accomplishments. Be proud hold you head high, pop your collar a couple of times you deserve it! whoo-whoo Scorpio! Now back to business, a lot of traveling is in store this year, February will be your down month, to get you prepared. I see sickness in your family possibly a male figure, Father, Uncle, Brother, or Cousin. Take time out to be with them, they miss you and love you very much, also you always put a smile on that person face. Remember tomorrow is never promise, so do today what you must. Money comes and goes but it’s ok, your building up to a big kauna real soon, you will be paid for your worth, skills, ability, and education you go Scorpio – male/female, it’s your time to begin a new!
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SAGITTARIUS, THE ARCHER 11/22 – 12/21
I love it when you call me Big Poppa, throw your hands in the air, like you just don’t care!!! lol lol And that explains you this month Sag. Damn you are on a roll, well do the damn thing then, you know what time it is. Continue to help family members, you know some folks just don’t get it, they will eventually pray tell. Well are you ready to do the full-time work, I hope so, because they are ready for you. Job openings everywhere for you Sag, part-time or full-time. My suggestion go Full Time, the economy is shaky this year, and tomorrow is not promise, so do your part to survive. Sit down with your accountant or a budget person to help you iron a few discrepancies. After that you should be alright.
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CAPRICORN, THE GOAT 12/22 – 1/19
Well where is the fear Cappy? There is no fear or guilt in your being. Time to start a new. Finally all has come to pass, see it just took a little patience and time to come about. Business will begin to pickup and there are jobs available for your seeking. Remember charities and people who have less. February is all about new beginnings for you Cappy. Think long and hard about what it is you really want in life. Family will be family as well as friends, just remember don’t be a doormat, or used for your kindness for weakness. Stay strong and stand stall for your beliefs. Folks are watching you that you don’t even know about. Capricorn you will experience great things this year, just keep it all in perspective.
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AQUARIUS, THE WATER BEARER 1/20 – 2/18
My, my, my we are still leading the pack. Hard work does pay off, even when you dog tired. Family surprises in store for you this year, all good! Work can be more busy than usual this month do to in climate weather, so hang on the best is yet to come. You are a hard worker and it hasn’t gone unnoticed in the least. Family ties need to be developed once again, have you been out of touched with close relatives, then make that change to do better. Have you thought about being a Mentor to someone Aquarius. Well the time is right to start that, or pair up with an organization that could use your skills and technology for the youth. Be sure to keep up with your health.
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PISCES, THE FISH 2/19 – 3/20
Glory, glory, hallelujah you make it thru another year, thank God. You where worried and so was I for you. Lot to get done this year Pisces. For the time being, let go of old ghosts from your past and move on, this is not you. People will be who they are regardless, just know the difference. Love is in the air for you also. There is somebody you have kept on the back burner, now come on give the guy/girl a chance. They are really good people, that care about you a lot. Finances will be a little shaky this February so hold on to your pennies, and be careful were you spend them. Make sure there is a sale on, or forget about it. Family ties become much stronger. Work will be real busy for you this February so expect to work some overtime on weekends here and there. Happy Birthday Pisces you are so cool!
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Efforts to legalize marijuana for recreational use are gaining momentum in Washington state and Colorado, despite fierce opposition from the federal government and a decades-long cultural battle over America’s most commonly used illicit drug.
Officials in Washington state on Friday said an initiative to legalize pot has enough signatures to qualify for the ballot in November. In Colorado, officials are likely this week to make a similar determination about an initiative there.
Supporters are prepared to possibly spend millions of dollars ahead of the November ballot, when they hope a strong voter turnout, particularly among youth, for the U.S. presidential election will aid their cause.
“Whether it’s make or break depends on what public opinion does after 2012, but in terms of voter turnout this is the best year to do it,” said Alison Holcomb, director of New Approach Washington, the initiative’s sponsor.
While 16 states, including Washington and Colorado, along with the nation’s capital, now allow marijuana use for medical purposes, cannabis remains an illegal narcotic under U.S. law – and public opinion is sharply divided on the merits of full legalization.
California voters turned back a ballot initiative to legalize marijuana for recreational use in 2010, in part because of concerns about how production and sale of the drug would be regulated.
Undeterred, supporters of the Washington state initiative say it represents the “grown-up” approach to legalization.
Sales would only be allowed to adults 21 and older through marijuana-only stores licensed by the state Liquor Control Board, which would also oversee production and processing of the drug. Laws on drunken driving would be amended to include maximum blood content thresholds for THC, the main psychoactive element in pot plants.
Colorado already has a robust regulatory system for medical marijuana that includes a registry of over 80,000 card-carrying patients and rules governing how physicians and distributors operate. Here, too, legalization advocates are stressing a rational regulatory approach.
“Voters aren’t being asked to imagine as much as they are in other states, they have seen that marijuana can be regulated and it doesn’t result in significant problems,” said Mason Tvert, co-director of the Colorado-based Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol.
Organizers of the Washington effort have collected over $1.1 million in campaign funds, with $250,000 of that coming from Progressive Insurance chairman Peter Lewis, public disclosure records show.
Loren Collingwood, senior researcher for the nonpartisan Washington Poll run by the University of Washington, said the initiative could pass, but that backers must spend between $2 million and $4 million to run a competitive campaign.
A poll done by the university in October found 48 percent of Washington residents support the idea of pot legalization, but that was not tied to any particular initiative.
“If young voters turn out in droves like they did in 2008 or even start to approach those numbers … then I think this will pass, but they very well may not,” Collingwood said.
Pot legalization supporters have argued for decades that prohibition has failed to curb pot use, and that the policy enriches drug cartels, hurts casual users and deprives governments of a potentially lucrative source of tax revenue.
Apartheid is dead, Nelson Mandela is free, and now South Africa houses luxury resorts where they host people of all races including Atlanta’s Housewives (You can call them “Real,” we will not). The only color that seems to matter is green. But, just when we thought that was true, an interracial poster pops up and South Africans begin to show their true colors.
According to the Washington Post, the student division of the Democratic Alliance put the poster together depicting a relationship between a black woman and a white man–who appear to be nude– gazing lovingly in one another’s eyes. Tempers flared amongst politicians and the media is on fire with what has become a controversial poster.
One went as far as to call it an “abomination.” It appears South Africa hasn’t grown up as much as some thought it had. The Provincial Secretary for the Congress of South African Trade Unions, Zet Luzipo said:
“The poster says, ‘Join the DA to have an affair with a white person It entrenches the white supremacy that we fought against during the liberation struggle. We will not be excited with having an affair with a white person; we will not be enticed by that.”
That’s just one of the negative depictions of the campaign. There are positive supporters as well. One took to their Facebook page saying:
Love the DA! This campaign image is exactly what South Africa needs, now all the irrelevant racist “boers” can F off to their tiny irrelevant parties and the rest of us can stand together as one post-apartheid nation where race, religion or sexual preference doesn’t mean anything, we’re all human! Go DA! You have my vote.
Maybe South Africa will join the rest of the world and grow up. The poster just shows two people that are happy with one another.
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Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music’s queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, has died. She was 48.
Publicist Kristen Foster said Saturday that the singer had died, but the cause and the location of her death were unknown.
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At her peak, Houston the golden girl of the music industry. From the middle 1980s to the late 1990s, she was one of the world’s best-selling artists. She wowed audiences with effortless, powerful, and peerless vocals that were rooted in the black church but made palatable to the masses with a pop sheen.
Her success carried her beyond music to movies, where she starred in hits like “The Bodyguard” and “Waiting to Exhale.”
She had the perfect voice, and the perfect image: a gorgeous singer who had sex appeal but was never overtly sexual, who maintained perfect poise.
She influenced a generation of younger singers, from Christina Aguilera to Mariah Carey, who when she first came out sounded so much like Houston that many thought it was Houston.
But by the end of her career, Houston became a stunning cautionary tale of the toll of drug use. Her album sales plummeted and the hits stopped coming; her once serene image was shattered by a wild demeanor and bizarre public appearances. She confessed to abusing cocaine, marijuana and pills, and her once pristine voice became raspy and hoarse, unable to hit the high notes as she had during her prime.
“The biggest devil is me. I’m either my best friend or my worst enemy,” Houston told ABC’s Diane Sawyer in an infamous 2002 interview with then-husband Brown by her side.
It was a tragic fall for a superstar who was one of the top-selling artists in pop music history, with more than 55 million records sold in the United States alone.
She seemed to be born into greatness. She was the daughter of gospel singer Cissy Houston, the cousin of 1960s pop diva Dionne Warwick and the goddaughter of Aretha Franklin.
Houston first started singing in the church as a child. In her teens, she sang backup for Chaka Khan, Jermaine Jackson and others, in addition to modeling. It was around that time when music mogul Clive Davis first heard Houston perform.
“The time that I first saw her singing in her mother’s act in a club … it was such a stunning impact,” Davis told “Good Morning America.”
“To hear this young girl breathe such fire into this song. I mean, it really sent the proverbial tingles up my spine,” he added.
Before long, the rest of the country would feel it, too. Houston made her album debut in 1985 with “Whitney Houston,” which sold millions and spawned hit after hit. “Saving All My Love for You” brought her her first Grammy, for best female pop vocal. “How Will I Know,” “You Give Good Love” and “The Greatest Love of All” also became hit singles.
Another multiplatinum album, “Whitney,” came out in 1987 and included hits like “Where Do Broken Hearts Go” and “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.”
The New York Times wrote that Houston “possesses one of her generation’s most powerful gospel-trained voices, but she eschews many of the churchier mannerisms of her forerunners. She uses ornamental gospel phrasing only sparingly, and instead of projecting an earthy, tearful vulnerability, communicates cool self-assurance and strength, building pop ballads to majestic, sustained peaks of intensity.