Attendees at the Essence luncheon reflect on the significance of the Oscars for women of color

Fashion at the Oscars: M'onique's dress killed it!

Monique's dress shined last night, which was fitting because it was HER night.  She was the best-dressed out of all the Best Supporting Actress nominees last night, and her hair and make up were flawless.  Gabby Sidibe was dressed in bold electric blue while her mother appeared in a classic black dress.  I was happy to see Gabby walk the red carpet with such confidence, but I thought her dress could have been bolder, less classic, and more flattering than it was.  I also felt she needed a bit more color in her makeup given the bright color of the dress.  Zoe Saldana appeared in shades of iridescent lavender.  I thought the bodice of the dress could have been more flattering given her petite frame, but her hair and make up were classic and tasteful.  Host Sherrie Shepperd sported what must have been an industrial brassiere to support her unbalanced look in that dress.  Her stylist also could have chosen something much more flattering given her recent and very public weight loss.  Host Vivica Fox chose a sleeveless black number that showed off her curves to perfection; unfortunately, her weave was not on point.  As a matter of fact, it was not even on her head properly.  Note to her hair stylist, a natural hairline for a woman does not begin all the way at the crown of her head.  What weave was there looked good, but her giant forhead and naked front of her head were distracting the entire time she was on camera.  Sherrie Shepperd should have hooked her up.

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Bill Clinton tried to hip Tiger Woods to game

Reportedly, former President Bill Clinton recently reached out to disgraced golfer Tiger Woods to offer him support and advice in the wake of his recent sex scandal.  Unconfirmed reports have the president, no stranger to sex scandals and infidelity himself, telling Tiger, "game recognize game and your game is looking kinda unfamiliar right now."

O.J. tried to do a good deed and got shut down

O.J. Simpson agreed, with the court's permission, to donate the suit he wore to his murder trial to the Smithsonian Institution; the Smithsonian, in turn, said "thanks, but no thanks."

Washington D.C. legalizes same-sex marriage

Same-sex couples can start applying for marriage licenses today in the District of Columbia.  The marriage bureau expects as many as 200 additional couples to line up for marriage applications today; there is already a line forming outside the building, which does not open for another five minutes. The same-sex marriage law was introduced in the 13-member D.C. Council in October and had almost unanimous support from the beginning. The bill passed and D.C. Mayor Adrian M. Fenty signed it in December.  The law had to undergo a congressional review period that expired Tuesday paving the way for the District to begin accepting applications this morning.  Couples who apply today will have to wait until March 9th to have their ceremony due to a mandatory waiting period.  D.C. is only the sixth place in the country where same-sex marriages can be legally performed; the other are Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont.

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Michael Jackson Macros Video 1

The language is a bit colorful, but this macros video almost made me lose my job it's so funny! Thanks to Annie_ok for the heads up.

Anita Baker's ex- might get her royalties

According to the Detroit News and Channel 7, Anita Baker's ex-husband is after part of her royalties from her singing career.  The singer-songwriter faces possible jail time in a contempt of court hearing in Wayne County after refusing to sign documents to turn over some of her royalties from her long career over to her ex-.  The two have two teenaged sons.  Says the 52-year-old Baker, "I've been in the music business more than 20 years. We are talking about a multimillion-dollar business."  The thing is, I have heard him sing not a note!  Get a job man, get a job.

Joe Jackson granted access to Michael Jackson's medical records

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff ruled that Joe Jackson can receive his son, Michael Jackson’s, medical records from the UCLA Medical Center. Joe Jackson's attorney, Brian Oxman, sought the records as part of an effort to obtain a $15,000 montly stipend for Joe from Michael's estate; Michael provided for his three children and his mother, but excluded his his father from his will. The judge will review the records first before releasing them to Oxman. Beckloff also ruled Jackson can only review records generated on or after the date of Michael's death so as to not violate doctor-patient confidentiality. Anyone granted review of the medical records will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement. Jackson and Oxman stated they are also considering filing a wrongful death lawsuit in Michael's death.

Trey Songz "Neighbors Know My Name" music video

Well, he certainly is sure of himself, isn't he?

E-40 almost had Biggie killed

Bay Area legend E-40 stopped by "The All Out Show" on Sirius Satellite Radio to discuss his long-standing beef with Biggie Smalls back in the 90's.  He revealed he actually set Biggie up to be killed back in 1996, but ended up cancelling the order.  SMH

France arrests the widow of former Rwandan dictator

French officials arrested the widow of deceased Rwandan president Juvenal Habyarimana;  officials took Agathe Habyarimana into custody on charges of genocide saying she was at the core of the regime responsible for over 100,000 deaths during Rwanda's civil war between the Hutus and the Tutsis which was sparked by the deth of her husband in a plane crash.  Ironically, it was the French who helped to spirit her out of her country, first to Zaire, then later to France when things went south in 1994.

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Marvell Scott charged with rape

Former WABC sports anchor, Marvell Scott  was charged this week with raping with a 14-year-old

prostitute in New York City.  Scott, 36, allegedly met the girl through her pimp.  He allegedly took her and a 16 year old girl to his apartment where she refused to deliver the agreed-upon services.  He then allegedly raped the girl, who had just turned 14 the day before.  Scott, after initially denying he had met the girls, eventually said he allowed the girls into his apartment to use the restroom.  He was released on $10,000 bail after pleading not guilty Tuesday. He was also charged with patronizing a prostitute and endangering the welfare of a child.  He faces up to seven years in prison if convicted of the charges.


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T.I. bought Tiny a house on wheels

Atlanta rapper T.I. bought his babymama Tiny Cottle a $175,000 turbo Porsche with a bow on top.  It seems he is wasting no time in showing his woman his appreciation for holding it down while he was in the pen.  Ain't love sweet?