Don’t Say You Weren’t Warned….
Below is a letter to the Boston Globe from an Obama supporter. The red flags are glaring. As Obama leads this country into ruin, don’t say you weren’t warned:
TIMOTHY GEITHNER, President-elect Obama’s nominee for Treasury secretary, did not pay Social Security and Medicare taxes for four years, despite having been instructed in a handbook by his employer, the International Monetary Fund, on how to pay his self-employment taxes. And the Obama transition team knew of this when it nominated Geithner in November (”Treasury pick failed to pay taxes,” Jan. 14).
We have a financial system meltdown, and Obama decides to put someone who failed to pay his taxes in charge of the cleanup – and in charge of oversight of the IRS!
Most self-employed people, such as I, pay hefty Social Security taxes quarterly. To appoint Geithner would send a message that it’s OK not to pay these taxes – that is, unless you get caught.
There are many qualified men and women of integrity in our country who can serve as Treasury secretary. I voted for Obama, and wish him success, but I cannot agree with his decision to nominate Geithner. (link)
Celebs Out & About
I’ll be glad when this Inauguration thing is over with. It’s very difficult to get good gossip when everyone’s out of town. Anyway, Raven-Symone was spotted strolling down Pennsylvania Avenue in a full length Minx coat. Last week, Raven made a statement to People magazine about enduring criticism about her weight. “People come up to me and have certain words for me, but you know what I do? I say, ‘I’m healthy, I exercise, I believe in myself, and I think I’m beautiful’.” Raven told People her mom is her confidence booster: “She’ll [my mom] call me and say, ‘You’re very pretty.’ I’m like, ‘Thanks, Mommy!’ and that’s my confidence for the day.”
Personally I think Raven-Symone is absolutely gorgeous, but that’s just me I guess.
Photos: Splash News Online
New Warner Bros Recordings and S-Line Entertainment’s artist Ms. Brown filmed a music video for her single “Wonderland” in a parking deck on Luckie Street over the weekend. That’s DJ Don Cannon on the drums behind her. This singer has gone through so many name changes and style changes, it’s really hard to keep up. I see that WBR has settled on a look for their new artist that everyone should be familiar with. Her individual style has been replaced and now she looks like every other chick on her grind in the music industry. One word: Santogold. Good luck with that Ms. B!
Photos by ExclusiveAccess.net
The Source Takes a Stand: No More Booty Ads
After two decades of pimping misogyny and disrespect to its readers, including our women and children, The Source magazine has finally found its moral fortitude.
According to an article in today’s NY Times, Source publisher Londell McMillan states:
“It’s time the Hip-Hop industry stop advertising junk and be more responsible about what we sell to our readers. The Source has been much more selective about what we put in our magazine and created higher standards since we’ve changed ownership. We owe it to our readers and the parents who don’t want their children reading about the latest porn sites and seeing booty ads in the back of the magazine.”
While Mr. McMillan’s gesture is a noble one, not for one minute do we believe his decision was not driven by the state of the economy and the fact that black women have had enough.
White kids, once the #1 consumers of rap, have long since moved on to other musical genres once they learned that most of rap’s braggadocio is fake or manufactured.
Magazines and newspapers simply can’t compete with the Internet’s real time information pipeline. It’s just a matter of time before The Source is history.
Thanks to loyal reader Monica for the link!
Notorious Opening Weekend Marred By Violence
FOX Searchlight Pictures biopic “Notorious” made a respectable showing at the box office this weekend.
The film opened strong at #4 with ticket sales of $21,500,000 on 1,638 screens.
But the movie’s big opening weekend was marred by violence when four men were stabbed at an unauthorized after party in NYC that was advertised as far south as Miami and Atlanta.
Police say one man is in critical condition at a NYC hospital after being stabbed numerous times. Three others were treated for their wounds and released.
The party had been promoted as the “official” after-party for “Notorious.” But distributor, Fox Searchlight, had no prior knowledge of the event.
In another incident, a man was shot inside a crowded theater in Greensboro, NC on Friday (1/16).
Police say the victim was shot twice in the abdomen at the Grand 18 cinema in Greensboro just after 9 p.m. Friday. The shooter is still at large.
Rapper Jamal “Grave” Woolard was reportedly in attendance at the same theater when the shots rang out. He was not injured.
Upon hearing news of the violence, a few theaters canceled showings of “Notorious” which may have affected the box office rankings.
Celebs Out & About: Ne-Yo, Carmelo, LaLa, MC Lyte, Lance Gross
(l to r:) Celebrity party planner Jamahl King (STEPS Events), Lorraine Smith (Ne-Yo’s mom), Ne-Yo and publisher Jamie Foster Brown (Sister2Sister magazine), attended the Perennial Sports & Entertainment party at the Swedish Embassy in Washington D.C. over the weekend. Perennial Sports & Entertainment presented Carmelo Anthony and Ne-Yo with separate $10,000 checks to support their foundations.
Photo by ExclusiveAccess.net
NBA star Carmelo Anthony and TV personality LaLa Vazquez attended a dinner and party at the Swedish Embassy in Washington D.C. over the weekend. Perennial Sports & Entertainment presented Carmelo Anthony and Ne-Yo with separate $10,000 checks to support their foundations.
Photo by ExclusiveAccess.net
Singer/songwriter Ne-Yo and his girlfriend Tenille attended a dinner and party at the Swedish Embassy in Washington D.C. over the weekend. Perennial Sports & Entertainment presented Carmelo Anthony and Ne-Yo with separate $10,000 checks to support their foundations.
Photo by ExclusiveAccess.net
“Apprentice” contestant Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth and her guest attended a dinner and party at the Swedish Embassy in Washington D.C. over the weekend. Perennial Sports & Entertainment presented Carmelo Anthony and Ne-Yo with separate $10,000 checks to support their foundations.
Photo by ExclusiveAccess.net
The next night, Ne-Yo challenged Washington DC’s best bowlers during his Bowl 4 A Change bowling tourney with proceeds to benefit the community and students of Howard to provide them a chance to join in the Inaugural celebration.
Photo by ExclusiveAccess.net
Actor Lance Gross, guest, Ne-Yo’s event planner Jamahl King (STEPS Events) and guest, attended Ne-Yo’s Bowl 4 A Change celebrity tourney in Washington D.C. over the weekend.
Photo by ExclusiveAccess.net
Rap legend femcee MC Lyte attended Ne-Yo’s Bowl 4 A Change celebrity tourney in Washington D.C. over the weekend.
Photo by ExclusiveAccess.net
Celebs Out & About
Rapper Young Jeezy bypassed the chaos and gridlock in Washington D.C. for the more peaceful surroundings at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Saturday (1/17).
Thick & lovely comedienne Monique attended the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
Janet Jackson, who I don’t believe is pregnant, not for one second — was spotted dashing through London’s Heathrow airport this weekend. It looks like Janet never gets tired of wearing baggy clothing to manipulate the media and start rumors. If you’re wondering if JJ and her beau, the newly unemployed Jermaine Dupri, are still a couple: the answer is yes they are. He’s not going anywhere any time soon.
Photos: Faded Youth
Old geezer Jay Z attended the “soft” opening of the Carol’s Daughter Store on Saturday (1/17) in Arlington, Virginia. I have no clue what a soft opening means.
Old school couple Sole and Ginuwine made a rare appearance in Washington D.C. this weekend. I almost didn’t recognize them. They’ve been married so long they almost look like brother and sister.
Photo: The Life Files
Where Is Everybody?
UPDATED: (scroll down)
Less than half of the expected overflow crowds turned out for the “We Are One” concert celebration featuring Beyonce and others at the National Mall in Washington D.C. this weekend.
As you can tell by the picture, there was barely anyone in attendance to even notice that Beyonce was singing off key even more than usual.
Remember the Million Man March on Washington? Well, the sparse crowd on the National Mall was more like the ten thousand man march.
It looks like the scaremongers succeeded in keeping the droves away from D.C. and the National Mall this weekend. It’s all for the best. With that many black people in one place there was bound to be an incident or two.
I hear there are more uniformed police and Secret Service in town than Obama supporters. And guess who’s footing the bill for all that extra security?
If you’re in Washington D.C., check in and let us know if you’re having fun yet.
Million Man March by comparison
UPDATED:
Loyal reader Tasha explains the discrepancy between what we see in the pics and what we’re being told.
Hi Sandra,
I just saw your post inquiring into the whereabouts of all the people at the “We are One” concert. I am currently in DC and went to attend the concert yesterday, and I can attest that it is not scarce because people are not here. The Military Police and DC Police stopped letting people into the Lincoln Memorial around 2:30pm, stating that it was full to capacity (Bull….). There were hundreds of thousands more people on the outskirts (not shown in the pictures) trying to get in and we were directed to the Washington Monument to watch the concert on the Jumbo Screens. People were very frustrated and upset because it was never mentioned that tickets would be needed for this “free” concert that was open to the public. However, most stayed in good spirits and were just happy to be in the mix. So don’t be fooled thinking that “we” aren’t here, cause we are and it’s beautiful!
Peace,
Tasha
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