IN MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

I've never seen so many facials tattoos on a brotha.

I don't know where to start, there were a lot of happenings in the world of music and entertainment, and I don't go into too much detail about nothingness. First, as I wrote before Lil Wayne was arrested in Arizona after his tour bus was stopped by Border Patrol, they found various so-called "harmful" drugs and about $20,000 in cash on the bus. It was learned shortly thereafter that Wayne's DJ, DJ Taz Poe essentially called him out for being a junkie, and advised him to go to detox. Lil Wayne apparently went bananas calling him a bitch and speaking of how he will never accompany him again. THEN, it is said that Wayne, after 5 minutes, apologized to his DJ and thanked him for gifts and even performed "Go DJ"....I'm as confused as you are; don't do drugs. Speaking of junkies, on allhiphop.com, there is a video of a former G-Unit member calling out Young Buck for being a junkie, saying that he pretty much sniffed coke with him and what not. Check it out: http://allhiphop.com/stories/rumors/archive/2008/01/30/19207295.aspx The dude's name is D-Tay. Something had to prompt him to say these things, maybe its the fact that Young Buck has signed with Cash Money a few days ago.

Missy has always been years ahead of the game.

Staying on music, Missy Elliot is always flippin the game, always original - a true pioneer. Her next move, making a 3-D music video. Missy has been and will always be recognized as one of the most creative, influential, and original artists around - I'll write more when I know more. First Beyonce, now Rihanna!? Some pictures of Rihanna to be featured in FHM magazine have been photo shopped to make it look like she was posing in the nudie for the male magazine. Let's not forget what a fan did to Beyonce's photos.

FAKE!!! AUTHENTIC!!!

In other news, Tyra Banks is working on making another reality show to air on the CW network to be launched in the spring or summer. The show, which doesn't have a name yet as far as I'm concerned, is going to be a competition for who wants to be the Assistant Editor of a fashion magazine publication. Ken Mok, who is 1/2 of the team that brought "America's Next Top Model" to life, said that it for aspiring assistants who want to become assistant editors but have to prove that they have a fashionista sense of style in their swag. According to the Hollywood Reporter, contestants will have to complete a pair of challenges every episode - an individual challenge and a team challenge in which they have to submit a page for a mock edition of the magazine. Sort of like "The Devil Wears Prada" which was a good movie, I can sort of see myself digging this show, BUT, it is really no surprise that Miss Banks, with all due respect, a pioneer is modeling sure, but Journalism is simply not her thing - I don't think she has an ounce of subjectivity in her body, as she does nothing but center around herself. Does she have a clothing line by the way? If she does, maybe it'll give the show more substance - well, not maybe but it definitely will. There is a big difference between the people who come up with the ideas for the clothes and the people who just wear them and look pretty. This should be interesting. Additionally, "Pretty Boy" Floyd aka "Money" Mayweather is expanding his empire and his influence beyond the ring, as he always has, by combining a list of stars to participate in his upcoming "Mayweather Experience" festival next weekend in Grand Rapids, MI. On hand, Floyd will have Jadakiss, Styles, Swizz Beatz, and Soulja Boy, Kid Capri, and Shuana for his "King of the Ring" freestyle battle to be judged by the celebrities (let's just hope Soulja Boy isn't a judge) on the first day. The winner will win $10,000 and a possible record deal. On the second day, "Money May" will be having a basketball game that will feature Jadakiss, Bow Wow (who apparently got in a fight with security guards at his concert with Chris Brown - funny for a dude that ran from Toure of BET), Lloyd, Keyshia Cole, Chili, and Christina Milian. On the final day of the festivities, Mayweather will have Cedric the Entertainer on hand for a comedy show. Get your tickets at ticketmaster.com. And, expect a rematch with Oscar De La Hoya in September. Finally and most importantly, IF YOUR STATE IS PARTICIPATING IN THE SUPER TUESDAY PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES ON FEBRUARY 5TH, PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO VOTE!!! Soon come.

John Edwards Waves the White Flag

I've always liked John Edwards, he's a very sensible guy, down to earth, genuine, and it seems like he doesn't lie TOO much, for politicians standards anyway. His wife was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2007 and he still trucked on - it was a dream of both of theirs. He is a good guy. But having placed second in the Iowa Caucuses was the high point for his 2008 Presidential bid, and hence, Senator Edwards has now quit the 2008 race for Democratic Nominee. Leaving ALL of the attention (before it was just most) on Sen. Clinton and Sen. Obama. I always said that in order for us to see Sen. Obama as President, he and John Edwards would have to join together on a ticket because Obama can't do it alone, just yet. Maybe there is chance for that now that he dropped out of the Presidential race, it would be smart for Sen. Obama to hop on that and have a little chat with Edwards about "an agent of change," we should expect something along those lines, Sen. Obama is a remarkably smart man with great charisma and speaking abilities. According to various news outlets, his decision to drop out of the race came shortly after a very disappointing and disheartening third place finish in his own state's primary of South Carolina. Sen. Obama won South Carolina convincingly with 55% of the votes - about 44% coming from Blacks, leaving only 11% from other voters. Sen. Edwards' presidential bid was committed to ending poverty and increasing housing development - he immediately went to work with Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans. Edwards is truly a great man, who did all he could to give a voice to the working and middle classes - people who really do feel irrelevant in this country, as if they have no voice because of the tradition of this country, especially when it comes to voting. That simple fact makes Edwards and Obama a hot ticket - because they are compatible in that aspect. Yesterday, Sen. Clinton won 50% of votes for Democrats in Florida, a state full of old retirees - a dominating win that isn't getting too much attention because no delegates were awarded, but both the South Carolina and Florida primaries prove how imperative winning the southern states, which are traditionally "red" or republican states, really is. Not that anything is wrong with Sen. Clinton, but recent reports have been accurate, her bitterness in the attack of her fellow democrats have overshadowed her actual stance on some issues. Additionally, Bill stepped into the spotlight for the previous two weeks and it seemed like he was doing her battles for her. Both Democrats have the opportunity and the potential to not only make history but to CHANGE history, which is really what we need right now, the last thing we need is another Republican President, most of the candidates are referring to Ronald Reagan as a "hero." No explanation needed for the young and old in minority communities or those who are "working class" to know who he really was or what he really did to our communities. By the way, former NYC mayor Rudy Guliani dropped out of the race, too - no surprise there.