Memorial and Pep Rally Stirs Emotions in Tucson, Arizona
Yesterday, U.S. president Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attended a “Together We Thrive: Tucson and America” memorial service in Tucson, AZ to remember the 6 people killed, and 14 wounded during a Jan. 8 shooting spree by a crazed gunman on Saturday.
During his speech, Obama paused at the podium fifty three times to soak up the audience’s enthusiastic applause and cheering.
“Gabby opened her eyes for the first time,” Obama announced to thunderous applause. Obama was referring to Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, 40, who was shot in the head during an assassination attempt.
“What we can’t do is use this tragedy as one more occasion to turn on one another,” said Obama.
But, apparently, the occasion can be used as an unofficial pep rally for Obama’s upcoming re-election bid.
“Is it just me, or is this event starting to look more and more like a political rally?,” wrote one political blogger who noted that concession stands were open and Obama t-shirts were on sale.
“Do the people there know they are supposed to be gathered in solemn remembrance of the dead – not cheering like yahoos at a football game?,” he asked.
I have to agree. I mean, come on, cheering and souvenir t-shirt sales at a memorial service? Why am I the only black person who sees the hypocrisy in that?
Photos: Reuters, AP
Celebs Out & About: Sandra Bullock and Louis
Actress Sandra Bullock was spotted outside her NY apartment today with her son, Louis Bullock, who was bundled up in a 1-piece snowsuit, boots and gloves. According to online gossip reports, Bullock’s rumored boyfriend, Ryan Reynolds, has met little Louis.
Another snowstorm dumped up to 6 inches of snow in New York city overnight. A post-Christmas blizzard left thousands of New Yorkers stranded on unplowed streets due to a city workers strike and poor city planning.
Mayor Bloomberg redeemed himself yesterday by employing 1,700 snow plows to clear the cities streets.
“Much better,” said Alma Lester, a Queens resident who had easily made her commute by subway to her mid-town Manhattan office. “The mayor and his people did a much, much better job this time around.” 1
Photos: INF DAILY
Nicki Minaj: “I don’t silence those voices any more”
Schizophrenia is back in the news again following the arrest of a mentally ill young man who gunned down 18 people on Saturday, killing 6 and wounding 14, including a congresswoman. It was later revealed that the assailant, Jared Loughner, 22, was a schizophrenic.
Rapper Nicki Minaj, 30, has seized upon the mental health aspect of the murder case to make news for herself. How narcissistic of her…
I have no doubt that Nicki has a personality disorder of some kind, but is she a highly functioning schizophrenic as she claims to be in the current issue of V magazine?
Nicki, who claims to hear voices in her head, said:
“I just always want to do ‘me’, but ‘me’ changes every day. I would crumple up and die if I had to wake up and be the same person every day. I don’t silence those voices anymore. I just let them speak.“
Loyal reader Miss Nene is concerned by Nicki’s latest publicity stunt.
Nene writes:
My father is schizophrenic and I have family members that are bi-polar, these are very serious diseases. Many people walk around undiagnosed with mental illnesses and chemical imbalances. I think it is highly irresponsible of her to suggest that her creativity is psychosomatic – unless she does actually have a mental issue that we (and Nicki herself) are unaware of.
Images source: Freesworld
Celebs Out & About: Ludacris, Natalie Portman, Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher
Rapper Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, 33, and his shapely med school girlfriend, Eudoxie, attended the “No Strings Attached” Los Angeles Premiere at Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles yesterday. That Luda must be a very secure man.
Actress Natalie Portman, 29, and actor Chris Bridges posed at the “No Strings Attached” Los Angeles Premiere. Also attending the premiere were Demi Moore, 48, and her hubby Ashton Kutcher, 32, among others.
Photos: Wireimage/Getty
Michael Strahan puts a ring on Nicole Murphy’s finger
Eddie Murphy’s ex-wife Nicole is set to walk down the aisle again. According to online sources, Nicole’s longtime fiance, former pro baller Michael Strahan, put a ring on her finger recently. There are no details on when he popped the question. But Nicole is deliriously happy. Good for her. Photo: The MediaCircuit/INF PHOTO
Meanwhile, the happy couple attended the STIKS Celebrity Video Game Challenge For Charity event in Los Angeles yesterday. Also attending the event was rapper Snoop Dogg and his family, and actors Mehcad Brooks and Codi Jones.
Photos: Wireimage/Getty
Celebs Out & About: Amber Rose wearing Kanye’s Timberlands
Former lesbun stripper-turned-professional beard-turned socialite, Amber Rose, was spotted in West Hollywood yesterday filming her reality show at Platinum Motor Sports. I love Amber’s tomboy look. She accessorized former boyfriend Kanye West’s Timberland boots with a 18K gold Rolex Day Date watch and gold pendant.
The caption says the bald headed chick with her is her sister. But we happen to know that Amber has no sisters. I wonder if there will be any steamy sex scenes between these two on her show?
Photos: Splash News Online
Sandy “Pepa” Denton & Toccara Jones Guest Star on “Are We There Yet” Tonight on TBS!
The family sitcom ‘Are We There Yet’ is back with brand new episodes tonight featuring guest stars Sandy “Pepa” Denton (of rap duo Salt ‘N Pepa) and model/actress Toccara Jones. Pepa plays the part of the new field producer for Terry Crews’s sportscaster character, Nick, and Toccara plays the over-the-top cousin of Suzanne’s best friend.
‘Are We There Yet’ stars Crews (Everybody Hates Chris) and Essence Atkins (Half and Half) who plays his doting wife. Teala Dunn and Coy Stewart are their precocious children, Kevin and Lindsay.
Will Nick’s wife Suzanne (Atkins) be jealous of Pepa working so closely with her man? You’ll have to tune in tonight and see!
The series co-stars include Keesha Sharp (best known for her role as Monica on Girlfriends) who plays Suzanne’s sassy best friend, and recurring characters played by comedian Christian Finnegan, veteran actress Telma Hopkins and special guest star Ice Cube, who also serves as executive producer.
Upcoming episodes will feature celebrities such as comedian Sinbad (Cosby, Resurrection Blvd.), David Rasche (Ugly Betty, Rubicon), former NFL defensive end Michael Strahan, boxer Laila Ali and old school rapper Chubb Rock!
Alfonso Ribeiro (Carlton on Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) directed tonight’s episode.
It all starts TONIGHT at 10 p.m. (9c) on TBS!
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