R & B Diva Angie Stone is known for hitting some impressive notes with her soulful voice but according to Dekalb County Public Information she was recently arrested for hitting something else, her daughter.
Stone was arrested for aggravated assault for an altercation with her 30 year old daughter.
Long story short, Angie was fussing at her grown daughter who then got up in her face and laid hands resulting in Angie knocking her two front teeth out when she hit her with a metal stand after said daughter got physical with Momma.
Now what has not been revealed is that in that instant of hitting your mother the grown "A" daughter triggered a bad result of Stone's BMR (Black Momma Rage.)
If you have ever been present or on the receiving end of BMR then you know how intense such an episode can be. I remember rolling my eyes when my Mom was talking to me and the next thing I remember was the paramedics standing over me asking how many fingers were they holding up.
The paramedic said I was lucky to be alive and gave me a pamphlet on how to avoid episodes that would trigger my mom's BMR.
Aretha Franklin the "Queen of Soul" is proving that you are never too old to stay relevant as an artist. Aretha's new album "Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics" pretty much says it all.
You guys know I love me some divas and I am talking about real old school divas not these auto tune, art directed, pre-constructed, rehab every other month wannabe neophyte divas.
I heard Aretha Franklin's cover of Adele's "Rolling In the Deep" and instantly fell in love with the Queen of Soul all over again.
It is kind of fitting and full circle that Aretha would cover Adele since she like so many other young female singers from across the pond have obviously been influenced by seasoned divas like Aretha Franklin.
Aretha Franklin covers a range of divas on her new album including covers of "I Will Survive", "At Last" and "Nothing Compares 2 U."
If you have been living under a popular culture rock and or either tone death to the influence on popular music that Aretha has had, then you will be an instant fan once you hear Arehta cover some classic diva anthems.
You can check out Aretha's performance on David Letterman below!
Forget about the watered down Hollywood movie version of this urban dance phenomenon you get to see where this art form was orginated and still practiced with fierceness!
"Bring It!" highlights the triumphs and struggles of intense competition, where errors aren't tolerated, mediocrity isn’t excused and only a win is acceptable.
All of this happens at the Dancing Dols in Jackson, Missisissippi and is supervised and managed by the head Doll her self Dianna "Miss D" Williams. This Diva is beyond fierce!
You cannot compare "Bring It" to "Dance Moms" because that would be like comparing the ocean to the kiddy pool. These young girls are fierce!
And don't get me started on the moms because there is no momma drama like black momma drama...LOL.
But serisously what makes this show stand out is that it gives us a peek into many of the organizations within the black community that reinforce values like hard work, discipline, competion, sef-esteem and team work.
Many of us who participated in similar organizations will see our mentors in the no non-sense firm leadership style of the fearless head Doll, "Miss D."
I was very moved by "Miss D" sharing her own struggles as a young woman that led her to make some poor choices and how that is why she is committed to being an advocate for these young women.
If you want to get served some serious attitude and dance moves then you have got to watch "Bring It" on Lifetime on Wednesdays 10/9 central!
According to Shadow and Act, there is apparently another film being directed by Euzhan Palcy, starring Fantasia Barrino.
Now I am not hating on Fantasia but I do not see her voice nor her acting chops paying appropriate homage to the Queen of Gospel music, Mahalia Jackson but Fantasia might surprise everyone.
Mahalia's voice is so distinctive, moving and authentic. She was an absolute God given talented singer. Mahalia Jackson was a christian woman and was committed to gospel music. She rarely sang in secular environments. The only film she ever did was "Imitation of Life" which still brings me to tears everytime I hear her sing in that film.
I dare you to watch Imitation of Life and try not to do the ugly cry....LOL.
I can see Queen Latifah pulling this off seeing as she can both sing and has some serious acting chops!
Another contender could even be my girl Kelly Price, that is when she is not walking around with a bag of timberlands and vaseline trying shank and beat down her reality co starts on "R & B Divas LA"....LOl.
It is about time a film was made that showcases the incredible talent and contributions of this amazing woman.
So you gospel and music fans who would you like to see playing the great Mahalia Jackson?
Janet as also made the decision to retire from music. I'm sorry when was the last time Janet had an album out? I think you have alreaedy been retired Ms. Thing...smile
According to Showbiz411, Janet is planning a move to the Middle
East with Wissam and will also be converting to Islam to respect her
husband's religion. “She's gone. She married a billionaire,” a source
told the website in regards to Janet's career.
Okay I am not mad at her because if my boo was a billionaire I would convert to Islam, Judaism, Catholicism or heck even Omish...lol
We wish the happy, celebrity, filthy rich, good looking couple all the best.
Janet Jackson has pulled the ulitimate secret wedding.
I guess all the papparzzi have been so busy following Lindsay Lohan that they missed out on Janet Jackson marrying her long time billionaire boo, Wissam Al Mana. The couple recently confirmed their marriage.
The high profile couple was planning a lavish wedding with all the trimmings but instead decided to have a small private ceremony last year.
Well alright Ms. Jackson you do have some serious control to keep that off the radar for an entire year.
They are a good looking couple and Janet deserves some happiness. Janet says I am tired of dealing with all these bad Jackson kids and I want some peace....lol
Jay-Z is known for his chart topping hits and pioneering work in Hip Hop. He recently had a bit of an ego check.
The Hip Hop mogul was riding the subway during the taping of a short documentary entitled "Life and Times" where Jay- Z shares his involvement in the building of the Barclays Center. Jay-Z is riding the subway to his eighth and final performance at the arena.
Jay-Z sits next to an adorable elderly woman commuter and soon a conversation is struck.
Ellen, his new riding buddy, is oblivioius to who the Hip Hop tycoon is but is still very friendly.
I guess Ms. Ellen does not follow the misogynistic images and pervasive use of the Nword found in most popular artist...LOL
The following is a transcript from their brief exchange. You can also see the documentary below:
Ellen: Are you famous?
Jay: Yes. Not very famous, you don't know me.
Ellen: I don't know you, but...
Jay: But I'll get there some day.
Jay: My name is Jay. What's your name?
Ellen: Ellen. What do you do?
Jay: I make music.
Ellen: Did you just do a performance?
Jay: I'm on my way to the performance at the new Brooklyn arena.
Ellen: Oh, fabulous!
Jay: I performed eight shows, actually... This is the last show.
Ellen: And you're going by subway?
Jay: Yes.
Ellen: I'm proud of you. Say your name again, just so I get it.
Jay: Jay. Jay Z
Ellen: Oh, you're Jay-Z! I know about Jay-Z.
[Shared laughter]
Recently I went to see "The Man With the Iron Fist" with my little play brother Jova. I saw the trailer for this film and I was immediately excited to see what it was about. I grew up on Saturday morning cartoons and the out of sync martial arts films of the 70's.
You can tell that Quentin Tarantino who has been informally mentoring first time, rapper turned director, RZA both also have been influenced by the 70's martial arts genre.
I have to rant before I get into the film. What is it about being a rapper that allows you to branch off into any area imaginable? You have rappers turned models, actors, directors, politicians, dental assistants and pilots. Rap has become the mass communication major of this new generation.
I'm all for anyone expressing themselves creatively but some of us have actually been to schools to not only learn the art of production but also theory and critical analysis of the visual text.
Ok rant over. I will however give RZA props because he seemes to have committed himself to learning the craft.
Other than being mentored by Tarantino, RZA received a master class in filmmaking by taking small acting parts and
cadging tips from his directors, including Paul Haggis, Judd Apatow and
Jim Jarmusch.
RZA co-wrote the “The Man With the Iron Fists” with Eli Roth (the director of such horror films as “Hostel” and
“Cabin Fever”) Roth also helped in proctoring the distribution deal for RZA’s with Universal Pictures
as a producer.
The film is set in Jungle Village in mythical 19th century China, “The Man With the Iron Fists” features rival tribal gangs at war. You know Hip Hop has met martial arts when the opening sequence is edited to lyrics with the Nword. This took me over the edge at first.
The film then follows the story of rival gangs each posturing for control of territory and gold. The center of all this drama is a brothel run by Diva Lucy Liu and her working girls/Ninjas. You do not want to piss these ladies of the evening off or you might not wake up the next morning.
The General's gold is in route and many clans are trying to get the loot.
The film does play homage to the story lines of some of my favorite martial arts films like "Five Deadly Venoms."
I used to terrorize my sisters with my sneak tiger claw attacks and scorpion kung fu...LOL.
You see the kung fu and characters play out some of these historical traits with hot tall drink of water wrester turned actor Bautista as Brass Body and my favorites, Gemini the twins.
The fight scenes are very reminiscent of "Kill Bill." You can tell RZA like Tanratino is influenced not only by the 70's martial arts genre but anime as well.
Lucy Liu is fierce in her fighting style and weapon of choice a fan.
Spoiler alert what is with Tarantino and Liu? Can she ever survive in a film?
The storyline is pretty engaging and the momentum builds up appropriately.
I was a little concerned about a rapper directing a martial arts film but RZA seems to have done his homework.
I would definitely say this film is a must see for those fans of the 70's martial arts flicks!
You can check out the trailer from You Tube below.
The rapper known for sporting the wall clocks around his neck, Flavor Flav, real name William Drayton, Jr., was arrested again in Las Vegas.
Flavor Flav apparently got into a domestic altercation with his fiancee and her teenage son. I guess when things got heated Flavor Flav decided against Time Out and brought a knife into the discussion.
You can take the man out of the hood but you cannot take the hood out of the man...smile.
Flavor Flav's fiancee called the police and well the rest is history.
Flavor Flav was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon.
The real crime is that this man keeps finding women crazy enough to marry him.
Reality television allowed Flavor Flav to really reinvent himself for a new audience. Who can forget classics like Flavor of Love, The Surreal Life and my personal favorite that still make me throw up a little in my mouth, Strange Love with Brigitte Nielsen.
It seems every other day a rapper is arrested or in trouble with the law for something or other.
They should tag them with those scanners they use on the toll booth roads. That way they can just process them swiftly and since they get arrested every other Tuesday they can just use the same mug shot...lol.
I have to give a shout out to brother Mike Watson for giving me a heads up on this story...lol.
Well apparently there was a fight at the BET Awards this year. I think the bigger news would be that there was not a fight at the BET Awards show.
The good news is if you did not see the BET Awards show then do not panic it will most likely run everyday until next years show.
A fight broke out back stage at the BET Awards show between Rick Ross and Young Jeezy. Apparently these two have had historical beef. I could not tell you anything either of them have produced.
These two are too old to be fighting.
Rick Ross needs to be less concerned with beefing and be more concerned with those man boobs he got going on. He must be real gangster to come on stage with no shirt.
What is the deal with Hip Hop shows anyway? Can we not have an event without someone fighting, shanking or shooting someone?
You
never hear about this kind of ratchet behavior at the CMA's. You never
hear about Kelly Clarkston and Taylor Swift getting into catfight back
stage at the Country Music Awards.