Some feel that Rihanna was less than completely honest about the events that led up to the “incident” and she is speaking out now only to promote her new album that is scheduled for release in two weeks. To read the full critique of the Rihanna interview, click here
Your thoughts? Speak on it…
Debbie Rowe has released a statement in which she has expresed that she will not seek custody of her’s and Jackson’s children. Rowe admits,”I was never a good mother, I never felt any attachment to them. It was a better feeling giving them to him than it was keeping them as my own. I know I will never see them again. I was never cut out to be a mother – I was no good. I don’t want these children in my life. My children are my animals now.” Debbie explained that, “Michael was divorced, lonely and wanted children. I was the one who said to him, ‘I will have your babies’. I offered him my womb – it was a gift. It was something I did to keep him happy. I was just the vessel. It wasn’t Michael’s sperm.” Debbie explained the arrangement revealing, “I went to the ‘office’, which is what we called the medical clinic. They impregnated me. It’s just like I impregnate my mares for breeding. It was very technical. Just like I stick the sperm up my horse, this is what they did to me. I was his thoroughbred.”
All I can say is, at least she knows that she would not be a good mother, and therefore, is acting in the best interest of the children by not seeking custody. A lot of people will attack her for being honest, but with all of the unfit, unqualified parents who already exist in the world, I am glad these children won’t be added to those statistics.
Who do you think should get custody of the children? Speak on it…
Forbes Magazine recently published a list of ‘America’s Best Bargain Cities.’To determine which U.S. cities are the best bargains, Forbes looked at the country’s 50 largest U.S. metropolitan statistical areas .
Forbes assigned points to metro regions across four data sets: 1. Average salary for workers with a bachelor’s degree or higher; 2. annual unemployment statistics; 3. cost of living; 4. and the Housing Opportunity Index
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1. Austin, Texas
(Austin-Round Rock, Texas)
Cost of Living: 3 of 50
Housing Opportunity: 24 of 50
Unemployment Rate: 1 of 50
Average Salary: 20 of 50
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2. Phoenix, Ariz.
(Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, Ariz.)
Cost of Living: 13 of 50
Housing Opportunity: 14 of 50
Unemployment Rate: 6 of 50
Average Salary: 21 of 50
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(Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, D.C.-Va.-Md.-W.Va.)
Cost of Living: 38 of 50
Housing Opportunity: 21 of 50
Unemployment Rate: 2 of 50
Average Salary: 4 of 50
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(Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas)
Cost of Living: 16 of 50
Housing Opportunity: 10 of 50
Unemployment Rate: 8 of 50
Average Salary: 34 of 50
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5. Cincinnati, Ohio (tie)
(Cincinnati-Middletown, Ohio-Ky.-Ind.)
Cost of Living: 9 of 50
Housing Opportunity: 7 of 50
Unemployment Rate: 23 of 50
Average Salary: 33 of 50
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5. Indianapolis, Ind. (tie)
(Indianapolis-Carmel, Ind.)
Cost of Living: 13 of 50
Housing Opportunity: 1 of 50
Unemployment Rate: 17 of 50
Average Salary: 41 of 50
It all started in 1998, when the first celebrity sex tape leaked starring Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee. They said the tape was stolen from their home. Others speculated it was a desperate attempt for media attention. Fast forward 11 years laters and we have had sex tapes from Paris Hilton, Eve, Bucky (‘Flava of Love’), Chyna, Colin Farrel, and Kim Kardashian…just to name a few (well actually to name a lot, and there are lots more that I didn’t name). The latest “celebrity” sex tape ( and I use the term celebrity very loosely in regards to her) is Hoopz. For those of you who don’t watch trash TV; she is the winner of the first season of ‘Flava of Love’. Remember? She is the one who beat out New York for Flava’s love (YUCK!!)……yeah her! Real celebrity, right, I know… but still.
Then there are those who don’t want to go as far as the ’sex tape’, so they leak nude phots, i.e, Vanessa Hutchens, Adrienne Bailon, and the latest two R&B chicks, Cassie and Rihanna. My question is: “When does all of this non-sense end?”
Question: Why are the tapes/pictures always of the females? And before anyone points out the Colin Farrell tape, remember it was the woman in the tape (don’t know or care to remember her name), the Playboy centerfold, who was shopping around the tape, not Colin. He went to court to have the sale of the tape blocked. Is this really the new outlet to promote a project these days? Does anyone doubt, at this point, that these tape leaks are intentionally?
Iam sure everyone has seen all of the photos by now, so there is no need to post. Besides CosmopolitanChic is a classy joint, LOL (no seriously).
Anywho, what is your take on the celebrity nude pics/sex tapes? Speak on it….
Do you think the Johnson family’s interview was sincere? Speak on it…
High school picture
My recent post of a picture of Lil Kim on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ really made me realize the transformation that is Lil Kim’s face. It also reminds me that all plastic surgery is not good plastic surgery. It has been said that Lil Kim has body dimorphic disorder. I don’t know if this is true, or not. But whatever her reasons for such excessive plastic surgery, I hope she gets in touch with her real reasons for wanting to change the physical so drastically. All I keep thinking is how we, as people and women, must love and accept ourselves despite what the media tells us we are supposed to look like. I never want to dog anyone, but Lil Kim was such a cute woman before all of the surgery. It is hard for me to believe that when she looks in the mirror, she thinks she looks better now than before. I hope she has people around her who love her and are looking out for her best interest, who will encourage her to dig deeper to find an answer to the question, “Why such extreme plastic surgery?”
Do you think Lil Kim’s plastic surgery has gone too far? Speak on it….
See more before and after pictures of Lil Kim when you continue… Read more »
10. Arguments are more frequent, especially over little things. When you find yourself constantly in major fights over things that are completely insignificant, the relationship may be on its last leg.
9. You begin comparing your partner to others. If you find yourself comparing specific traits, that your partner cannot change, to those of someone you find yourself attracted to, you should re-evaluate your relationship.
8. You constantly criticize your partner. People who are content with the person they are involved with tend to overlook little things and not look for things to be critical of.
7. You start trying to change your partner. If you find yourself trying to change your partner into a completely different person, this usually means the two of you are no longer compatible.
6. You re-connect with ex lovers. It is one thing to send an ex-lover an e-birthday card, but it is completely different if you are going to dinner with an ex. It is important to be honest about your motives with an ex. If you had the chance to sleep with him/her, would you?
5. Your partner’s little quirks that you used to find cute are now annoying to you. People usually don’t like spending time with people they find annoying—enough said.
4. You are doing all the giving—or all the getting. Relationships should be about mutual benefit. If both partners are not fulfilled, the relationship is basically over.
3. You constantly find ways to include others in your activities. If you no longer enjoy spending alone time with your partner (except, maybe, sex), their is no “relationship” in your relationship.
2. Your friends no longer like being around you when you’re with your partner. This one is huge. Your friends don’t have to dislike your partner. What they dislike is the effect your partner has on YOU. If you’re irritation or unhappiness when you are with your partner is apparent to others, your relationship may be taking a toll on your emotional health.
See the number 1 sign That It’s Time to End a Relationship, when you continue. Then, give your opinion of the list. Did we miss anything? Do you see yourself in this list? Is it time for you to end a bad relationship? Read more »
Relationship experts report that too many couples fail to ask each other critical questions before marrying. Here are a few key ones that couples should consider asking:
1) Have we discussed whether or not to have children, and if the answer is yes, who is going to be the primary care giver?
2) Do we have a clear idea of each other’s financial obligations and goals, and do our ideas about spending and saving mesh?
3) Have we discussed our expectations for how the household will be maintained, and are we in agreement on who will manage the chores?
4) Have we fully disclosed our health histories, both physical and mental?
5) Is my partner affectionate to the degree that I expect?
6) Can we comfortably and openly discuss our sexual needs, preferences and fears?
7) Will there be a television in the bedroom?
Do we truly listen to each other and fairly consider one another’s ideas and complaints?
9) Have we reached a clear understanding of each other’s spiritual beliefs and needs, and have we discussed when and how our children will be exposed to religious/moral education?
10) Do we like and respect each other’s friends?
11) Do we value and respect each other’s parents, and is either of us concerned about whether the parents will interfere with the relationship?
12) What does my family do that annoys you?
13) Are there some things that you and I are NOT prepared to give up in the marriage?
14) If one of us were to be offered a career opportunity in a location far from the other’s family, are we prepared to move?
15) Does each of us feel fully confident in the other’s commitment to the marriage and believe that the bond can survive whatever challenges we may face?
I feel this is a pretty good list. What do you think, did they miss anything? Speak on it…
Ok, this is a discussion post. As you can see from the photo above, some advertisement can be, well, some might say in poor taste. I chose this photo because it is one I can post on the front page. This ad is mildly inappropriate to me. But, my bigger issue is overtly sexual images in advertisement….when does it cross the line to not only bad taste, but offensive? While I feel sexy is good– great in fact– gratuitous sex to sell a product is usually over the top and oftentimes has no connection to the actual product. My gage is, if you have to cover a child’s eyes when you turn a page in a magazine, then the ad has crossed the line.
The advertisement to follow is so over the top, it could not be placed on the front page of this blog because I did not want anyone to lose their jobs. Needless to say, these ads are not safe for work—open with caution if at the office.
When you view these ads, do you feel they go too far or do you feel they are appropriate for the product they are promoting?
See the NSFW ads when you continue…
I have not read this book yet, but I have read so many positive post about it on blog sites. This is my next ‘Must read’ and when I am done, I will post my own opinion of the content. I am a regular listener of the ‘Steve Harvey Morning Show’, so I have heard him dish out a lot of good relationship advice. One morning Steve was giving relationship advice and a co-worker (who I carpool with) said, “Who is he to give out relationship advice, isn’t he divorced?” My response was, “Sometimes those are the best people to take advice from, people who have made the mistakes and learned from them. How can someone who has never been through anything advise anyone on how to handle hardships? Sometimes a person who has made the mistake can prevent you from making the same mistake”. I thoroughly believe this, and to me, good advice is good advice— I don’t care if it comes from a 5 year old. For those who are as intrigued by the book teasers as I am, read the Amazon book review when you continue… For those who have read the book, what is your opinion of the content? Speak on it… Read more »
