Highlights From Kandi Burrus’ Live Chat Last Night

If you missed last night’s Live Chat with former Xscape member, Grammy award winning singer/songwriter, and now tv personality Kandi Burruss, here are the highlights.

We asked Kandi if the drama on Real Housewives of Atlanta was tweaked by the directors.

“You can’t make up some of that mess we do and say,” she laughed. For example, Kandi mentioned a fight with cast member Kim Zolciak, which occurred off-camera before the production team had a chance to set up. Kandi said the directors asked her and Kim to talk about the fight while the cameras were rolling.

“They put you in the best position for drama to happen. But it’s not forced or fake,” said Kandi.

She also discussed DeShawn Snow, the first RHOA cast member to be booted from the show last season. Kandi suggested that DeSahwn’s stoicism and no-nonsense personality may have done her in.

” They picked the right people for the show. I feel like maybe that’s why DeShawn got kicked off because she never gave them the vibe that they could push her buttons. For reality tv to work, you have to be yourself and not be afraid of criticism.

If you’re too guarded, it’s boring. It’s going to look like your guarded. People like Kim [Zolciak] who have a crazy personality are better suited for reality tv. She’s hilarious! Just being around her [and] the stuff she says, it’s just hilarious.”

We asked Kandi about the show’s protrayal of black men in Atlanta as feminine, purse carrying trannies, and lazy men who live primarily off their bread-winning wives.

Kandi was quick to defend Lisa Wu Hartwell’s deadbeat husband, former NFL star Ed Hartwell. “Give him a chance,” she said. “He just left his job with the NFL. He’s working on some things right now. He’s doing his thing.”

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   Posted by Sandra in Art and Culture, Books/magazines, Business women, Celeb Photos, Kandi Burruss, Live Chat, Photo of the Day, TV/radio, Tameka "Tiny" Cottle, blog/blogging, reality tv  |   68 Comments   |  

Ludacris Sued For Legal Fees

Don’t let the bling and the leased cars fool you: everybody is hurting in this recession. No one is ballin’ out of control like that anymore.

Especially not one of hip hop’s wealthiest rappers, Ludacris. I recall a story about how, after one of her Luda’s stripper friends got finished servicing him, he thanked her, then laid two crisp Benjamins on her nightstand and walked out. I guess those days are over.

Ludacris is noted for his philanthropic works through his non-profit Ludacris Foundation. As previously reported Luda made headlines for his call to action at the National Press club luncheon before his foundation’s annual benefit dinner. Now in light of his plight to give out money freely, a team of attorneys are taking him to court for unpaid legal fees.
Carlton Fields P.A. is suing Cris and his foundation for $61,820. The law firm maintains that it defended him during a 2007 case for personal negligence and injuries. That case involved Ludacris, his foundation and his mother, Roberta J. Shields, versus Lawrence J. Hyde.

The law firm began representation of the MC in March 2008 but ceased legal services in April 2009 after Cris failed to pay his outstanding balance.

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   Posted by Sandra in Business, Celeb news, Celebrity Justice, Law suits/litigation, Money & Finances  |   22 Comments   |  

Amber Rose Saves Kanye’s Life (On Twitter)

According to online reports, Kanye West died in a car accident — at least on Twitter.com.

“RIP Kanye West” is the #1 trending topic right now on twitter. Some say Kanye started the trend himself, except that he doesn’t have a Twitter page. Others say his beard, dyke Amber Rose started the trend as a way to boost record sales. Except that she doesn’t have an album out.

So the only explanation left is that someone started the trending topic to properly bury Knaye’s dead career, which is fitting considering he will never work in this business again after showing his azz by grabbing the mic from country music star and actress Taylor Swift during the VMAs last month.

Amber took to Twitter last night to try to save Kaney by starting a trending topic herself titled #longliveKnaye or something like that. Poor thing thinks she’s a real celebrity and often forgets that her bald head is only known because of the coattail she’s riding on.

Speaking of Amber, she must have threatened her ex-girlfriend Trevon something seriously because home girl refuses to answer any of my emails. Is she that shook or did Amber buy her silence? I guess we’ll never know.

   Posted by Sandra in Celeb news, Comedy, Dearly departed, Music news, Publicity Stunt, Rumor Control  |   43 Comments   |  

Celebs Out & About

Hunky actor Todd Smith, aka LL Cool J, chases down a suspect on the set of NCIS Los Angeles in Venice Beach, CA yesterday.

Madonna’s 13-year-old daughter Lourdes is a Material Girl too. Lourdes was spotted out & about in London in yesterday.

(L-R) Media personality Star Jones, singer Robin Thicke and his lovely wife Paula Patton attended the 2009 Angel Ball to Benefit Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation hosted by Denise Rich at Cipriani on Wall Street last night (10/20) in New York, NY.

Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson dropped a lot of weight along with her newborn son Punk Jr. Now she’s complaining that she misses eating for two.

Increasingly eccentric TV host Oprah Winfrey leaves a Beverly Hills salon yesterday with one of her beloved pooches. No pet grooming service is good enough for Oprah’s bitch.

Photo of Oprah: Splash News Online other photos: Wireimage/Getty

   Posted by Sandra in Art and Culture, Awards/Accolades, Business women, Celeb Candids, Celeb Style, Education/schools, Gay Pride, Oprah Winfrey  |   25 Comments   |  

Shakur Proves Drake Bats for the Other Team?

According to Harpito, Shakur, Drake’s leading lady from “The Best I Ever Had” video called up “The Morning After” to clear up the rumors that she is also his leading lady in real life. Online reports stated that she got her start as a high class escort, she was dating Drake, and let Kanye West tap that. But Shakur denied all the allegations and rumors and discussed the return of King Magazine, which got a much-needed infusion of cash.

All of which proves that Drake just might be the gay rapper that everyone says he is if this hawt chick is trying desperately to distance herself from him.

   Posted by Sandra in Art and Culture, Celeb Candids, Celeb news, Celebrity Justice, Down low, Rumor Control, TV/radio  |   12 Comments   |  

Live Chat With Kandi Burruss - Closed

As I told you yesterday, former Xscape singer and Grammy winning songwriter Kandi Burrus has graciously agreed to participate in a live chat tonight at 6 PM right here on Sandrarose.com!

Kandi will take questions live from my readers and also discuss her new music and what her plans are following Real Housewives of Atlanta’s season finale, which wrapped yesterday.

Then tonight following the Live Chat with Kandi, I will reveal the names of the two celebrities who will stop by on Thursday to chat live with you! So you don’t want to miss that.

By the way, one of Thursday’s Live Chat participants is celebrating her birthday with a private bash this weekend. And during the live chat she plans to pick two winners who will receive VIP passes to her private star-studded birthday bash!

More details tomorrow!

Click to purchase Kandi’s new single “Fly Away” on iTunes now!

   Posted by Sandra in Art and Culture, Business women, Celeb news, Kandi Burruss, Live Chat, Local news, Music news, Tameka "Tiny" Cottle, blog/blogging  |   377 Comments   |  

Lyrics: Rihanna - “Russian Roulette”

Earlier today, Rihanna leaked her new track “Russian Roulette” off her upcoming album ‘R’, which is slated for release November 23.

Loyal reader LaShea thinks the song’s lyrics are metaphorical as a symbol of Rihanna’s newfound freedom from her abuser, convicted felon Chris Brown. Sort of like she’s breaking free of the chains that used to bind her.

Sadly, that’s not what I’m hearing whispered around the industry.

They’re saying the rumors are true that Rihanna is still in love with Chris Brown and they still see each other despite the court ordered restraining order.

Take a breath, take it deep
Calm yourself, he says to me
If you play, you play for keeps
Take a gun, and count to three
I’m sweating now, moving slow
No time to think, my turn to go

And you can see my heart beating
You can see it through my chest
And I’m terrified but I’m not leaving
Know that I must must pass this test
So just pull the trigger

Say a prayer to yourself
He says close your eyes
Sometimes it helps
And then I get a scary thought
That he’s here means he’s never lost

As my life flashes before my eyes
I’m wondering will I ever see another sunrise?
So many won’t get the chance to say goodbye
But it’s too late too pick up the value of my life

Lyrics courtesy of JustJared.com

   Posted by Sandra in Fan Mail, Rihanna  |   44 Comments   |  

1 Toddler Dead, 1 in Critical Condition in Memphis House Fire

A 2-year-old is in a Memphis hospital in extreme critical condition after he was pulled out of a burning house in Memphis earlier today. The toddler’s 3-year-old brother was also pulled from the burning house but, later died from smoke inhalation. The children were left alone by their mother and aunt who left to drop off a friend.

The children’s aunt, Marilyn Wilson, said she had no regrets about leaving the children home alone. “I really need to get in there to see if my purse burned up. I had my Food Stamp Card and everything in there.”

No charges have been filed against the mother yet.

This is more evidence that birth control or forced abortions should be mandatory in the hood. Hoodrats who lack the common sense of a housefly or can’t afford to put food on the table, should not give birth to children.

Thanks to loyal readers Terri B. and CS for the tips!

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   Posted by Sandra in Art and Culture, Crime, Law and order, TV/radio, video  |   80 Comments   |  

Obama Refuses To Celebrate the Fall of the Berlin Wall

Some of you are old enough to remember then-president Ronald Reagan’s famous line “Tear down this wall!” It was a challenge to Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to destroy the Berlin Wall to symbolize increased freedom in Communist Germany.

But Barack Obama has better things to do than to travel to Berlin to celebrate the 20 year anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. That would cut into his court time with his man, Reggie Love. And it would leave precious little time for all those lavish parties he throws at the White House.

Instead, Obama will hop on Air Force One and travel to Oslo, Norway to accept the Nobel peace prize that he has no business winning.

In the meantime, Obama continues to stall and delay making a decision on U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates’ request for more troops in Afghanistan. While Obama stalls, more American troops are dying daily in Afghanistan.

Of course Obama can’t send more troops to fight a war AND accept a Nobel peace prize at the same time, can he? That would make him look too much like someone who has no business winning a peace prize in the first place.

Photo: Reuters

   Posted by Sandra in Barack Obama, Controversy, OBAMA FAIL, Politics, World News/Events  |   13 Comments   |  

New Music - Russian Roulette

From 2 dope Boyz:

Rumors were hitting the internets that a certain Canadian emcee would be featured on Rihanna’s new single. Doesn’t look that way does it? She actually turned to Ne-Yo to write and produce the first offering from her upcoming album Rated R, dropping November 23rd.

DOWNLOAD: Rihanna – Russian Roulette | Mediafire

Edited:
Loyal reader Lee Lee over at Compound Entertainment (Ne-Yo’s label) writes:

This is LeLee over at Compound Entertainment. Rihanna’s new song “Russian Roulette” was written by Ne-Yo and produced by Chuck Harmony for Compound Entertainment.

   Posted by Sandra in Audio, Music news, New music, Rihanna  |   115 Comments   |