R.I.P. Joe Frazier
From People.com:
Joe Frazier, the former world heavyweight boxing champion, died after a battle with liver cancer. He was 67.
Frazier, whose death was confirmed Monday by his family, had been in a Philadelphia-area hospice.
Known for his famous “Thrilla in Manila” fight in 1975 against Muhammad Ali, whom he fought three times, “Smokin’ Joe” Frazier is an inductee of both the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the World Boxing Hall of Fame.
In all, Frazier – at 5’11½ and 205 lbs., considered small for a heavywieght – won 32 fights: 27 by knockouts, losing four times (twice to Ali and also to George Foreman). Another fight ended in a draw.
When news first broke of Frazier’s cancer battle, Ali, 69, sent public prayers and well-wishes, saying, “The news about Joe is hard to believe and even harder to accept.”
At age 18, Joe left his hometown of Beaufort, S.C. – he was the youngest of 12 children, and watched fights on TV as a kid – for Philadelphia and a $105 a week job in a slaughterhouse (from where Sulvester Stallone borrowed the idea of using a side of beef as a heavy bag).
GUILTY! Judge Remands Murray to Jail Without Bond
Michael Jackson’s former physician, Conrad Murray, 58, has been found guilty of one count of manslaughter. The jury reached the verdict after 10 hours of deliberations which began on Friday, Nov. 4.
Murray faces a sentence of up to 4 years in prison. He could receive probation if Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor decides that Murray is a defendant with no prior criminal record, a circumstance that might mitigate in favor of probation.
Jackson died of cardiac and respiratory arrest following an acute Propofol (anesthesia) overdose on June 25, 2009 in his rented Holmby Hills, CA mansion.
UPDATE II:
La Toya Jackson screamed out in the quiet courtroom when the verdict was read. Court officers asked her to be silent.
UPDATE I:
Conrad Murray showed no emotion as the judge remanded him to jail immediately without bond.
‘Saturday Night Live’ Parody of Kim Kardashian’s Divorce
This explains why Kim Kardashian looked like she was in tears last night.
Thanks to loyal reader Sidney D. for sending in this video clip from last night’s episode of ‘Saturday Night Live!’ That was wrong how they did Kris Humphries. But Kim needed a stooge, and, well, he was an easy mark. The black guy was horrible as Khloe Kardashian’s malleable husband, Lamar Odom. Overall, this skit was hilarious!
In Case You Missed It: Real Housewives of Atlanta, Ep 1 (video)
I don’t watch this show because it’s totally scripted and I can’t afford to waste any more brain cells.
But Miss Jia watched the show and here’s her recap!
-Nene buys her son a new Charger and pays for it in cash…with a check.
-Nene & Sheree have a confrontation in which Sheree lets her know that she is in NO way a boss until she gets her bottom row fixed
-Phaedra is considering opening up a funeral home
-Kandi is starting her own line of sex toys called Bedroom Kandi that will play exclusive songs when programmed with your itunes!
-Cynthia wants to start a modeling agency and…
-Sweetie (Kim’s assistant) still hasn’t received the memo that they’ve freed the slaves.
Celebs Out & About: La La Anthony, 50 Cent
La La Anthony, reality TV’s black answer to Kim Kardashian, was seen strolling the streets of New York on Friday (Nov. 4) without makeup on. Normally, La La is the one who calls the paparazzi to snap her walking a block by herself or with her mom. Those staged photo ops are so tiresome. But judging by the annoyed look on La La’s face, she didn’t call the paps this time.
Verdict reached in the Conrad Murray Manslaughter trial
The jury has announced they have reached a verdict after 10 hours of deliberations in the manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson’s former physician.
At 4 p.m. EST today, Conrad Murray will learn whether he will walk free or serve up to 4 years in prison for neglecting his duties as a doctor.
Developing….
Celebs Out & About: Kelly Rowland, Ray J, Mya, Sean Kingston, Terrence J
Singer Kelly Rowland was seen arriving at the London studios where ‘The X-Factor’ results show is taped live. ‘The X-Factor’ Judge was seen wearing her favorite head wraps. The show’s stylist tames Kelly’s long weave before the broadcast.
Brandy’s brother Ray J (seen here on the right with actor Terrence J) performed at the ‘Think Pink Rocks’ concert at Mizner Park Amphitheatre in Boca Raton, Florida on Saturday (Nov. 5). The drama surrounding Ray J’s former condom carrier girlfriend, Kim Kardashian, has breathed new life into his otherwise dead music career.
