Publicity Stunt’n

We all heard the sad news of the passing of comedian and actor Bernie Mac this past Saturday. Mac had been hospitalized for pneumonia, a rep for the star released a statement last week that Mac was responding well to treatments, and denied that Mac chronic sarcoidosis(rare autoimmune disease that can affect the skin, lungs, heart, brain and nervous system, eyes, and other organs) was a factor. People magazine revealed that Mac was indeed in much worse condition than his rep let on. Apparently, he was in ICU for much longer than actually reported, and had contracted a second strain of pneumonia while hospitalized. Although Mac’s sarcoidosis condition was not the immediate cause of his death, the condition greatly affected his immune system.

My prayers and sincere well wishes go out to his family.

Tags: Bernie Mac, Gone too soon..R.I.P.

Hayes’ wife found him on the floor near a running treadmill inside his home, according to Memphis’ Shelby County Sheriff’s department. Hayes was taken to Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, where he was pronounced dead at 2:08 p.m.  Officials will continue their investigation into Hayes’ death, but they believe no foul play was involved.  He was 65 years old

  He was the perfect embodiment of cool-testpattern

While many know Mr.Hayes as the voice of Chef on “South Park”…Most know him as the pioneer who laid the groundwork for disco, southern soul and of course with his smooth talk singing, he was rapping before there was rap or hip hop. R.I.P Mr. Hayes

Tags: Gone too soon..R.I.P., Isaac Hayes

Last Wednesday in the Turks and Caicos airport, apparently there was limited seating (which is enough to put anyone over the edge). Allegedly the Blonsky family was taking up their fare share of seating with their luggage placed on the chairs. When they were asked by Golden family to move their luggage, so they could SIT in the seats all hell broke loose.

According to the Golden’s the Blonskys were not happy that the chairs they were occupying with their luggage had to be used for SITTING, and started spouting racial slurs, calling blacks animals and throwing around the N-word. (God, people can be so common and predictable…is this the only thing people can come up with is calling someone a nigger. They must be so educated.)

Of course a source tried to justify the use of racial slurs with the, they did it first defense stating a member The Golden family made the comment, “I don’t want to sit next to any white bitch.” Oh well, I guess that makes it okay. What Idiots.

The altercation got physical, and resulted in the arrest of Nikki, Bianca, and Nikki’s father, who punched Bianca’s mother who has been hospitalized with a broken nose, and cracked skull (WTF). Nikki, and Bianca were released, but charged with “actual bodily harm”. Nikki’s father remains in the Turks and Caicos jail with a charge of “grievous bodily harm”. That’s what happens when you hit women, allegedly.

I guess the Brits do it better. I don’t even think we can refer to Amy Winehouse as a train wreck anymore, I’m thinking more of a Titanic level ship wreck. Here are some pics captured of Amy on Sunday Morning, when she was out doing God knows what.

If this is not a poster for  “This is your brain on drugs” I don’t know what is.

Tags: Amy Winehouse

The July issue of Vogue Italia features 150 pages of black models exclusively. This is a monumental and historical decision made by the editors of Vogue Italia. I for one think they should be applauded. What they are doing is just unheard of, considering there are usually just a few token specs of color sprinkled in the fashion spreads.

The Editor-In-Cheif Franca Sozzani said she was inspired by Barrack Obama’s historic presidential campaign. Her intention was to spark conversations about race, and to demonstrate that there is more to beauty than blonde, blue eyed Russian models. (Can I get an Amen!)

The issue features old and new pictures from famed photographer Steven Meisel. Some of the models featured are Tyra Banks, Naomi Campbell, Alek Wek, Liya Kebede, Sessilee Lopez, Jourdan Dunn, Iman, and plus size model Tocarra.

Hopefully other fashion editors will take a queue from Vogue Italia, and add more model diversity to their pages. Feast your eyes on these gorgeous women.

Pics via Vogue Italia

Tags: Celebrity Photoshoots and Magazine Covers, Vogue Magazine

Get your gag-bags.

Can someone please tell me what in the America’s Next Top Model hell, does Jaslene Gonzalez (aka Cha-Cha Divo) have on? This look wouldn’t even be cute on someone who’s chest cavity wasn’t protruding. Where is Tyra and Mr. Jay when you need them. I demand a recount, this can’t be an ANTM winner. 

While in Australia as the special guest roommate on Australia’s Big Brother, the 41 year old mother of two made a pit stop before entering the Big Brother house. During an interview, Pam desperate for attention, decided to let the Aussie’s know that she’s still got it. And what exactly has she still got you may ask? Aaa…her stripper moves? Well you know what they say, a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do…work two jobs, take care of her family, and drop it like it’s hot.

Pic source:TMZ

Nicole Kidman gave birth to a baby girl this morning. Hubby Keith Urban’s rep confirmed the birth of baby Rose Kidman Urban. Speaking of the name, I guess the days of naming your child after a fruit or inanimate objects are long gone. Thank God for the child, but a little boring for us. I long for day’s of the Apple, Coco, and Denim…sigh…oh well. This is NIcole’s third child, she has two adopted children with ex hubby Tom Cruise, Isabella 15 and Conner 13. This Keith’s first child. Congratulations to the happy couple.

Tags: Celebrity Babies, Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman

Ashlee showed off her baby bump while running errands in LA . I guess after her hubby revealed to the world in Out magazine that he used to make out with dudes, she needed to channel some peace and love. Its cool Ash, I’m sure it was just a phase. Kinda like when guys are in prison, and they just need a cuddle buddy on those lonley nights. No biggie.

It was a family affair in LA last night at the Hancock primer. And of course the Smith clan were all looking picture perfect. Thank goodness for Willow’s fashion sense, or they’d border on annoyingly perfect.

Hancock co-stars Charlieze Theron and Jason Bateman smile pretty for the camera

…And Will gets a little frisky with his Jada for the camera

….Awwwww. Could Puffy’s son look anymore like him.

Minnie Driver was all a glow, high heeled and pregnant.

…And it was a mini Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunion with Tatyana Ali.

Damon Wayans showed up with Sinbad. Remember him?

…And the Cheetah girls were there too for some reason. Maybe Hancock saves us from their next movie

Pic source: Wire Images

Tags: Movie Premiers