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Thanks!

Thank you to everyone who came out to see WEBEIME this past Sunday! It was an amazing play and the performers were spectacular!

JAD

Join Me This Sunday (4/4) To See My Crushin': Lamman Rucker In WEBEIME!

After gaining respect and accolades through his engaging portrayals on the stage, in popular daytime soaps, hit sitcoms, successful primetime dramas, and hot feature films like Tyler Perry's #1 movie "WHY DID I GET MARRIED?" where he captured hearts as the handsome hero 'Sheriff Troy', rising star LAMMAN RUCKER continues to impress the masses with his multi-faceted arsenal of talent and abilities with the BLACK GENTS of Hollywood's original play, "WEBEIME".

Come see Lamman and his incredible cast mates for the remaining performances of the highly-successful run of "WEBEIME" (We, Be, I, Me). Having won the interest of many suitors, this play is a 'must-see' and will be one of the most memorable experiences you'll ever have at the theater. A story about a young man who, in the last two hours of his life, re-lives his vivid recollections of the major events of his tumultuous past and is forced to come to terms with the experiences and choices that have created his present circumstance and impact his future. It's a roller-coaster ride of laughter and tears; joy and pain; anger and frustration; love and hope; childhood innocence and the accountability of adulthood; and of the vulnerability of man and the power of the human spirit! Told by a powerful all-male ensemble of eight dynamic, good-looking and talented African-American men, "WEBEIME" is a journey you will never forget!!! ... The BLACK GENTS of Hollywood & The NEGRO ENSEMBLE COMPANY present critically-acclaimed, award-winning play "WEBEIME" by: Layon Gray STARRING: Justin Biko, David Wendell Boykins, Layon Gray, Jason McGee, Thom Scott II, Donn Swaby, Darren Thomas, Gordon Timothy and *LAMMAN RUCKER*!

WHEN: Thursday, May 1st at 7:30 PM Friday, May 2nd at 7:30 PM Saturday, May 3rd at 3:00 PM Saturday, May 3rd at 7:30 PM Sunday, May 4th at 3:00 PM Only!

RUN TIME: 2 hours with One Intermission

WHERE: Harlem School of the Arts 645 St. Nicholas Avenue [Between 141st & 145th St.] New York, NY 10030 212-279-4200

TICKETS: Go to: "www.ticketcentral.com" By Phone: (212) 279-4200 Open 12-8 Daily At Box Office: Central Box Office 416 W. 42nd Street New York, NY 10036 Open Daily 12-8pm For more info, visit: "www.myspace.com/BLACKGENTS" Or: "www.necinc.org" *NOTE*: Please spread the word, and come ready to be moved! This is a great play!

Please be aware, however, that this play has very mature content, occasional profanity, stylized physical abuse, and moments of mild nudity - all which serve the style, storyline and message of the piece. We encourage the attendance of teens and young people, but please use your discretion. The BLACK GENTS of Hollywood greatly appreciate your on-going love & support of our gift and passion for acting and healing other people and look forward to this opportunity to share that blessing with you!!!

JD

Sean Bell: Ya'll Must've Forgot

....no we didnt! We have been on our grind however the Bell family is definitely on our minds and in our hearts. Nicole stay strong you and your family are definitely in our prayers. We disagree with the verdict and hope that justice will prevail.

Shakara

ViPink: Brian-Michael Cox

Last night the lovely ladies of WEEN hosted their first ViPink fundraiser in Manhattan at the lovely Bocarou Lounge. Grammy-award winning producer/songwriter Bryan-Michael Cox was featured and provided an exclusive performance and interview for attendees. Bryan is known for producing such hits as Usher’s “You Got It Bad” and Mary J. Blige’s “Be With Out You.” However, last night Bryan stepped out of the studio and flexed his vocal cords. After a great performance Bryan sat down with multi-talented lawyer and television host, ; Lauren Lake for some intimate conversation. The charitable event was successful and proceeds from ViPink will support WEEN’s “Don’t Judge Me…Empower Me Tour” for young ladies this summer.

Pictures include: WEEN Founders(Sabrina Thompson, Lauren Lake, Valeisha Butterfield & Kristi Henderson), Melissa Ford, Datwon Thomas (King & XXL Mag), Ebro Darden (Hot 97), Noelle Hyman, Nadine Gayle and Dr. Ben Chavis



Pictures include: Valeisha Butterfield, Dr. Ben Chavis Rosci & Terrance J (106 & Park)
(Bryan- Michael Cox & Lauren Lake)





FabGirl

Get 'Em Girl of the Week : Valeisha Butterfield

Valeisha Monique Butterfield is an African-American entertainment executive and social activist.

Butterfield was born in Wilson, North Carolina to G.K. Butterfield, a United States Congressman and Jean Farmer-Butterfield, a Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives.

It was at the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) that Butterfield found a professional home and a way to successfully accomplish both goals. Valeisha's meteoric rise from intern to Executive Director of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, the world's largest non-profit coalition of hip-hop artists and entertainment industry executives, is analogous to that of a total eclipse – rare, luminous, engaging and a force to be reckoned with. Butterfield is the first woman to lead the organization's philanthropic initiatives and business operations under the direction of Russell Simmons and Dr. Benjamin Chavis.

Considered by most as the youngest African-American executive director in the United States, she is an exemplary illustration of the fresh leadership needed in today's entertainment corporate social landscape.

Upon witnessing the recent public outcry, particularly among women, on the issues of misogyny, sexism and racism in entertainment and in society, Butterfield felt compelled to take a leadership role in the discussion and the solution. As the Founder of the Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network (WEEN), Butterfield has dedicated her life to improving the quality of life of women of color and hopes to leave a meaningful legacy on the business and creative practices of the entertainment industry and in society. Her goal is to make significant improvements in the quality of life of women of color in the areas of education, self-esteem, financial independence and overall happiness through entertainment-based mentorship.

R & B LIVE- Ashanti

Last night I had the opportunity to attend R & B Live. Ashanti was the featured artist of the night. Ryan Leslie and Lloyd also performed. One of the opening acts was a new artist named Gritz. This young lady was the truth. Though I love attending R & B live, the crowd is very industry and can be rude sometimes...but Gritz commanded every ones attention. People were clapping and nodding their heads as this young lady sung about being abused by her father. I definitely look forward to hearing more from this young lady.
Ryan was also great. I love his energy, I got a chance to hear some of his new songs, but of course Diamond Girl is still my favorite song. Lloyd was next and he did a great job...his sweet voice is always a pleasure to hear.
Lastly Ashanti finished the night off. She looked great and sounded great. My only complaint is I wanted to hear more songs. I wish I had some pictures to show..however our favorite photographer, Johnny Nunez is out of the country shooting someones vacation...;)

Day 26, Co Star

I am really feeling this new Day 26 CD. I am sure Jeniece and Joan are tired of me playing it all day, every day...however it is the only CD in my constant rotation. Though I love the entire CD, my favorite song is Co Star. This song is so sexy and gives me the chills. I have written like a hundred video treatments in my head. Everyone that knows me well knows how passionate I am about music. Music truly makes me loose control. This lyrics are beautiful and the music is arranged perfectly. The guys sound great. People have compared them to Jodeci, but I think this song puts them in their own category. This song must be a single! I am about to start the campaign..lol Shout out to Mario Winans for writing this song.

Here are the lyrics to my favorite part of the song. The ad libs are in parenthesis and are sung by Willie and Robert.
We both know what will go down on tonight.
(We know what's going down, yes we do)
You've been teasing until the time was right.
(You've been teasing, ohhh)
So let go.It's your show. (It's your show, baby)
All I wanna do is co-star. (All I wanna do is lay right next to the star)
I'm in the right place at the right time. (Oh, I just wanna be everywhere you are)
I'm in the right place at the right time. (Oh, your body's looking to me and it's saying that I am)I
'm in the right place at the right time.
(You don't have to worry no more you're in my hands)I'm in the right place at the right time.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Shakara

Westin Philadelphia versus The Game

OK...so I know this isn't hotel.com but I just had to voice my feelings about an issue I ran into this weekend. Anybody that has been reading the blog knows that we are Stans Fans of CW's The Game, so when we decided that if we would stay overnight in Philadelphia after the HSAN event, we knew we had to have good eats, good accommodations, and good television.

So we set off: we hit South Street for cheesesteaks and gremlins at Ishkabibbles - good eats (Check!), we had reservations at The Westin, heavenly beds and all - good accommodations (Check!), and we checked the tv listings, a new episode of The Game was coming on - good television (Check!). Valeisha hit us and invited us to go bowling that evening but we had a plan set (sorry V). Shakara opted to go bowling which left Joan and I to get our grub and Game on...NOT!

Picture us...pajamas on, under the covers, cheesesteaks in our lap, and remote in hand: begin channel surfing now...FOX, ABC, NBC, HBO...hold up, let me try this again. FOX, ABC, NBC, HBO...WHAT IN THE HELL??! Somebody tell me, how in the hell can you not have The CW? I mean come on! I called everybody reception, concierge, even the parking attendant...I could not believe it! Joan didn't seem to upset considering she hasn't watched television in 11 months...but me, I was done. Needless to say, although the bed was nice I'll stay at the HOJO on Sundays at 9 p.m. EST lol.

Thank the Lord for DVR!

Turn Up the Vote - Philly

The Hip Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) hosted the 2008 Team Vote Launch this past Sunday in Philadelphia and we had the pleasure to be in attendance. There were more than a few folks in attendance including Russell Simmons, T.I., Flo Rida, Ciara, Lil Mama and more... The event was hosted by Dr. Ben Chavis and was put together by uber Get 'Em Girl, Valeisha Butterfield.
Source: Wireimage

Get 'Em Girls' Presents: Girls' Bite Out

After months of planning, prayers, tears, arguments, joys and pains the Girls' Bite Out went down beautifully on Thursday, April 17th. We want to thank everyone that came out to support us and forgive us for not being on time...we were working hard y'all!

We will be adding photos daily starting Wednesday so check back regularly! If you see a picture of yourself that you would like for your collection, just hit us up!

Thank you God and everyone that had anything to do with the production of this event: Therese Nelson, Nadine, Noelle, Tashana, Darrylle, Eric, Sherise, Terrell Belin, and Johnny Nunez! All the editors that came out, the vendors: B. Star, Ally Marie, WEEN, Luxe Essential, Neero & Anna, and our sponsors!

Last but not least, thank you to everyone that attended...Let's Go Get 'Em! Oh, Etwin, thank you for the delicious and beautiful cake; it was definitely Get 'Em Girl Approved!

Dreams Do Come True…Crushin’ on Lamman Rucker Part II!

Monday night NABFME (National Association of Black Female Executives in Music and Entertainment) hosted, Breaking the Silence in Song, a music competition centered on domestic violence. I had the pleasure of meeting my crushin’ Mr. Lamman Rucker! OMG, in the words of B. Scott…TAKE ME HIGHER LORD! I thought I was going to need an asthma pump and I don’t even have asthma! Talk about a nice, fine, tall glass of water!! After meeting Lamman and hearing about some of the great things he’s involved in, my crushin’ on him is now on a totally different level and I have soooo much respect for him. Mr. Rucker is such a well-rounded individual and he actively participates in various awareness programs including domestic violence and HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness!

Lamman is currently acting in the hit play WeBeIMe, a dramatic portrayal of one man's coming to terms with the repercussions of the decisions that he has made in life before the inevitable happens. With little time on his side, he searches his soul for inner peace and his mind wanders back down the road that put him in his current predicament. My business partners and I will be going to see WeBeIMe this month and I hope you guys will join us, additional information and an interview with Lamman will be forthcoming.

Joan

WEEN Empowerment Gala

Gala Speakers
WEEN C0-Founders
Gala Participants

Procrastination is a big problem for me, but I could not allow another day to go by without talking about the awesome event WEEN held on Saturday, March 29th. The Get ‘Em Girls’ along with other fabulous women spoke at WEEN’s first Empowerment Gala for young ladies ages 15-20. I honestly thought that because I watch 106th & Park and I can do the Soldier Boy, I was in touch with the youth; however I could not be further from the truth. When I was young, I was allowed to be a child. I was carefree. The only time I was stressed was when I knew the phone bill was coming and my parents would see all of the phone calls I made down south to a boy I “thought” I was in love with (if only unlimited calling was available back then..lol). However, these young girls seem to have a lot of real life issues affecting them. They were very excited about this event. We talked to them candidly about our careers and also raffled off internships for the attendees. I left feeling empowered and sensing the urgency to get more involved with our youth.

Shakara

Sunny Anderson is Cooking For Real

Today I got a chance to catch the new Food Network show Cooking for Real with Sunny Anderson and I really like it! It usually takes me a couple of episodes to really get into new cooking shows, but I must say she won me over early. I was really anticipating this show, as I liked Sunny on Hot 97 as a radio DJ, and when I heard that she was making the transition to Chef I was like...'a girl after my own heart!'

I will say, when I first saw the gadget show she did in the summer, I wasn't feeling that, but she has definitely redeem herself. I will be setting my DVR, and I suggest you do the same! You can catch Cooking for Real on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. EST on the Food Network.

JI

Come Party with The Get 'Em Girls in NYC!

After months of planning the event that we’ve been talking about and you’ve been asking for is almost here. With the premier Girls’ Bite Out event a little over a week away, we're offering you one last chance to buy tickets NOW and celebrate with us in NYC. We’ve teamed up with wonderful sponsors, including Macy’s, Clutch Magazine, and WEEN and we can’t wait until next week to get the party started in pure Get ’Em Girl fashion!

The theme is Taste the Life, so come prepared to indulge in delicious food, drinks (NUVO!), fabulous shopping, and hurry on down to the Westside Loft, Thursday, April 17, at 6:00 p.m. in NYC. There will be opportunities for over-stuffed VIP goodie bags, and fabulous giveaways, courtesy of our wonderful sponsors. If you are a company who wants to be a sponsor or included in the giveaways, please email us here.

For more information on the event please visit us here

Ruby Dee Honors the Memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Yesterday, Friday, April 4, 2008 marked the 40^th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. To commemorate Dr. King, Ruby Dee read from his “Beyond Vietnam” speech, delivered April 4, 1967, at Riverside Church in NYC.

Russell Takes the Philanthropy to Miami

The Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation hosted a VIP reception yesterday for its Annual Art For Life benefit held this weekend in Miami Beach, FL. The star-studded event included Kansas-City Chiefs RB Larry Johnson, Julissa Bermudez, John Legend, Model Christine Teigen, Russell Simmons, Model Porschla Coleman, Danny Simmons, and Rush Philanthropics' Executive Director, Tangie Murray.

The Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation was founded by the brothers Simmons (Russell, Danny, and Reverend Run) and is dedicated to providing disadvantaged urban youth with exposure and access to the arts. For more information on the foundation and how you too can become a volunteer or make a donation, click here >>

From a concerned (future) parent to another.....

Dear Ms. Hawkins,
Please come and get your son. Our friend who shall remain nameless is coveting your child Chris. Joan and I were in the process of staging an intervention, but then 106 & Park aired his new video "Take You Down" and all hell broke loose. Some of the moves your son did were reminiscent of a young Bobby Brown when he performed "Roni." Therefore we offered Bobby aka "The King of R &B" as a substitute since he is closer to her age, but she declined. At this point we are just going to have to let the chips fall as they may.

Please tell Chris' bodyguard to be gentle..she's harmless


Shakara & Joan

Crushin' Part Deux! I've Fallin' And I Can't Get Up!

Seriously, I can't take this $&*@, somebody is going to have to save me. I'm feeling like in any minute Chris Hansen is going to jump out the closet on me and tell me that I'm on Dateline's "Catch a Predator"!



Take me higher Lord! (I heart B. Scott!)
JI

A SEXY NIGHT AT R&B LIVE NYC

Casely, Ray J, Yung Berg

Ray J and Momma Norwood

Kevin Lyles, Kyser, Anthony Anderson

Ray J & Clue
Photo Credit: Stephen Knight

It seems like just yesterday when I use to have time to stop by R & B Live and see shows, but thanks to a PR blast sent to me by my girl Shante at the 135st Agency. I don't feel so bad about being locked in my crib working....
April 2, 2008 (NEW YORK) – Last night at “R&B Live NYC,” Epic Records and Koch Records hosted a memorable night of live music headlined by R&B singer Ray J. Accompanied by rapper Yung Berg, Ray J thrilled the crowd with his current radio hit “Sexy Can I” and sang a few past hits, including “Wait a Minute” and “One Wish.” Yung Berg performed last summer’s smash “Sexy Lady,” while new Epic Records signee Casely sang his single “Emotional.”

Guests in the room included: Epic Records’ President Charlie Walk, Koch Entertainment founder Michael Koch, Koch Records’ Executive VP/GM Alan Grunblatt, Epic Records’ Sr. Director of A&R Brandon Creed, Sony Music Label Group’s EVP of A&R Keith Naftaly, actor Anthony Anderson, DJ Clue, Warner Music Group EVP Kevin Liles, Atlantic Records executive Mike Kyser, BET’s EVP of Music Programming Stephen Hill, BET’s Sr. Creative Director Penny McDonald, Sonja Norwood, and rapper AZ.

Flygirl

Rihanna Loves the Kids!

Rihanna recently took time off her busy schedule to meet and greet with the "Believe" charity event in San Francisco, CA. Funny, I've seen plenty of pictures of Rih-Rih in the blogosphere in the past couple of days, but these didn't make the cut. I wonder why?

Fabgirl


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Estelle's Busy Monday

Estelle launched the HIV and AIDS Awareness campaign "Get Lippy" yesterday and still had time to get her fab on and attend the release party for her new album "Shine", which will hit the stands here in the US on Tuesday, April 29th!

source: wireimage

Link'd Up!

• The Chris Brown and Rihanna Investigation Continues - TheYBF

• Tasha Smith: Hollywood's Favorite Actress - Clutch

• Help Wanted: Professional Liars - D Listed

• Tracey Edmonds and her new beau Rocco "Mr. Bertolli" DiSpirito - Concrete Loop

• FabVid: Homecoming (featuring Chris Martin) - KanyeUniverseCity

• Celeb Style for Less - Love B. Scott

RIP: Sean Levert

And when I told you: Girl I'm an average guy. You seem to know just how I really feel. Cause I can't let you goooo

I need and want you to stay right here with me.

Baby I never knew love until you came along.

Oh Casanova!

Tell me what to say, Casanova I can't let you get away.

Oh Casanova, tell me what to do

Casanova I just wanna be with you.

Listenbaby: I wanna hold I wanna squeeze you too

I wanna make sweet love to you I wanna be there when you feeling low Never let you go no Casanova.

RIP- Baby...

Operation Healthy Body: Joan’s Version!

Recently I went to dinner with my girlfriends, Christine and Sharonda and we were discussing a weight loss initiative that we wanted to implement with each other (we discussed this over enchiladas, nachos, mango mojitos and frozen margaritas). We’re super-duper excited about our new initiative; I’ll be writing about it twice a week and Christine and Sharonda will be writing about it on the new website once a week. Right now I can’t discuss the name of the weight loss program (waiting for them to cut a check) but check in for more updates and a slimmer / healthier me!

Fit Girl!

REMY MA: ATTITUDE DETERMINES YOUR ALTITUDE

Dear Remy,

It saddens me to hear that you will be serving between 5 to 25 years
for assault and witness tampering. I am good for making excuses for people, but I can't continue to make excuses for you. I met you twice and on both occasions you were nice and humble. So when I would hear you on the radio I would think to myself “this is not the woman I met.” When we ran into each other recently, you gave one of the best quotes I have heard about our book. It saddened me that I could not take your quote and use it because you were on trial and are not deemed as a role model. I relate to you, because I could be you. My friends say I am erratic and I am working daily to control my attitude. I am a sweet person, but when I am angered I go from 1 to t 10 in 0 seconds. So I don’t look down upon you, I just wished you had made better decisions. I never told you, but I think you’re a hot lyricist and I looked forward to seeing your growth as an artist and woman. I don’t know what the future holds for you, but instead of judging you, I will try to make better decisions in my life and it is my hopes that you will make better decisions in the future. I will keep you in my prayers

Flygirl

Green Starter Kit: Eco-Me Home

Growing up I can remember waking up to the smell of ammonia, pine cleaner, and Windex, every Saturday morning. My mother was a stickler for her Saturday morning cleaning schedule and in between the fumes I'd catch a whiff of sage sausage or bacon. Needless to say, I've been damaged...my brain cells have been compromised, in fact I'm sure of it.

Save yourselves and the environment by taking small steps to going green. Eco-Me is the perfect kit for making your own all-natural cleaning products. Be kinder to yourself and the Earth is not as hard as some make it out to be, the even little changes make a big impact.

Green Girl

Index Chopping Boards

For all my counter-space challenged cooks, this is a great way to maximize your cooking and prep area and avoid cross contamination of foods. There's nothing fun about mixing raw foods with veggies...unless of course the emergency room is your secret hang out spot. Available at the Museum of Moder art store (MoMA.org), each plastic board is labeled and color-coded: red/raw meat, white/cooked foods, blue/fish, green/vegetables.

Delicious Girl

Maria Davis Can't Be Silenced, Friday March 28

Get 'Em Girl Family I received this letter from Maria Davis, Aids activist and wanted to share it with you all. Please support.

Peace and Blessings,

Praying that all is well with you and your family. Since being diagnosed with HIV in 1995 then with AIDS in 1998, GOD has been doing some truly awesome things in my life to show me his power is like none other. On sunday, March 30- April 7 I will be accompanying 25 other U.S. women lead by actress/AIDS activist "Sheryl Lee Ralph" to Capetown, South Africa to fellowship, do workshops,exchange gifts and share stories with women and girls of Capetown infected and affected with HIV/AIDS. This is a dream come true but we all know that this is GODS power at work. In the past I would have been able to make a trip like this because of low T-cells and a high viral load. Now my T-cells are 304 with a undetectable viral load. I am praying that all of my family , friends and associates come out this friday, March 28 to the Sugar Bar and support my showcase or give a donor to support my trip to South Africa and "Can't Be Silenced" my non for profit organization as we strive to educate and give support to men,women and chrildren infected and affected by HIV/AIDS........We Need Your Support!!!

"Be Positive That You Are HIV Negative"
If You Don't Know By Now......GOD IS AWESOME
Please check out Cable Positive's new HIV/PSA
.....................................................................................
click on the Youtubelink and then
click on "Maria" We Have Work To Do.
(http://www.youtube.com/user/cablepositive ),

God Bless You.......Maria Davis

Please e-mail this flyer to other artist , friends & Family!!!
Maria Davis/Can't Be Silenced
Presents "RandB Against AIDS"
and Send Off Celebration for
"Maria Davis"
Journey to Capetown, South Africa
Friday, March 28, 2008
@ "Sugar Bar"
254 w.72nd Street (bet. B'way and West End ave.)NYC
Doors open 7pm/showtime 9pm..
$10 advanced tickets $15 at door

Fitgirl

Help Us Fight Domestic Violence!!

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence & NABFEME invite you to join us foran inspiring evening in song and honorsat our Domestic Violence Theme Song Competition
"BREAKING THE SILENCE IN SONG"

Monday, April 7, 2008

7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
at
New York Society for Ethical Culture2 West 64th Street at Central Park
New York, NY 10023

Celebrating the Support & Leadership of
Philanthropist, Doris Buffett
Grammy Award winning Singer, Michael Bolton
Entertainment Business Manager, Bert Padell

Celebrity Judges
Michael Bolton
Cissy Houston
Ben E. King
Kevin Liles
Darryl "DMC" McDaniels

Special Guest: Dominic Carter - New York-1 News VIP Seating: $50 --- General Seating: $25
Advance tickets on sale now -- Proceeds benefit NCADV & NABFEME
VIP Tickets

Advance General Tickets

Presented by the National Association of Black Female Executives in Music & Entertainment (NABFEME), its subsidiary Women Who Jam! and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), “Breaking The Silence in Song” is a theme song competition created to bring more awareness to the fight against domestic violence. This competition was developed to find a “theme song” for NCADV while providing an opportunity for aspiring and established singers and songwriters to have their creative works heard by influential decision-makers in the music and entertainment industry.

For more information: womenwhojam@aol.com

Famgirl

I AM WEEN, Saturday, March 29

On Saturday, The Get 'Em Girls will be speaking at WEEN's first Empowerment Gala for young girls ages 15-20. I am excited yet anxious. I really want to inspire these young women. So spread the word there are only a few slots left.

Shakara

Crushin': Andre 3000

Dear Andre,

It was 1993, I can remember it like it was yesterday. I was watching BET and I saw you. You were slim and brown..just like I like’em. You were young and running wild, who knew that you would turn out to be such a refined man. I can’t judge, I was running right behind you and Big Boi singing, “All the players came from far and wide, wearing afros and braids kicking them gangsta rides..” Even when you dated Erykah, I was still supporting you, tight clothes and all. Through the cornrows, afros, and wigs, I have been there. I’ve lived in your lap in the love below, and I have loved every minute of it. I have no children so I guess there is no way to justify me watching your Emmy- award winning cartoon; Class of 3000…other than the fact that I just want to see your face and the show is great. So as you make your place in Hollywood as an actor, I will be right there enjoying every minute of it. Don’t let the fact that I have not seen your new movie Semi-Pro, affect our relationship..I’m just on the grind baby. I met your mother back in October of 2007 at the NABFEME Mother’s Luncheon and I felt the connection with Mrs. Benjamin right away. I gave her a copy of my book; Get ‘Em Girls’ Guide to Unlocking the Power of Cuisine and she was very receptive. Speaking of receptive I know you are a vegan and I am receptive to your lifestyle..we do have a couple of vegan recipes in our book. I have been a vegetarian before and I have vegan friends…sounds like a love connection to me! So until we meet on someone’s red carpet..keep doing your thang..you are most definitely Get ‘Em Girl approved!

Shakara aka Flygirl

Fabgirl's Beauty Pick: Olay Body Wash Plus Radiance Ribbons

While visiting North Carolina a month ago I found myself in a local drug store and I picked up Olay's Body Wash plus Radiance Ribbons. What first attracted me to the body wash was the swirls of green and white. Next I opened the cap and a sweet tropical aroma filled my nose. Olay says this product will improve your skin's luminosity in just five days. This is suppose to be the first body wash to add an actual ribbon of moisturizer with glucosamine complex and luminous brighteners to transform skin from dull to radiant. Personally, I just love the way the body wash lathers and smells on my body. I haven't had a chance to notice the luminosity of my skin yet. However, when I traveled to North Carolina again last week, I stopped to another drugstore and picked up a new bottle!

Diddy's Back:Danity Kane & Day 26

I finally got a chance to check out the season finale of Making the Band 4 and I must say I think Diddy may be on to something. Danity Kane landed in the #1 Billboard spot selling 236,000 units. After watching their performance on the season finale I was truly impressed with them. The dance moves were sexy and they sounded great. Day 26 also did the damn thang and I look forward to seeing their Soundscan numbers next Wednesday. I actually checked out the entire album on BET.com and I think I am ready to purchase the album. Silly, Co-Star, What it Feels Like and Don't Fight the Feeling are my favorite songs thus far. To be the next Jodeci they have big shoes to fill, however I am receptive to the idea and I look forward to seeing Day 26 develop into the super group they desire to be.

Fabgirl

Controversial Vogue Cover..What Do You Think?

There has been a lot of hoopla about Vogue Magazine's April cover which features LeBron James and Gisele Bundchen, specifically some have said it depicts LeBron in an aggressive "King Kong-ish" stance and Gisele as the Fay Wray, demure and helpless woman. LeBron says "Everything my name is on is going to be criticized in a good way or bad way," James told the paper. "Who cares what anyone says?"

ESPN.com columnist Jemele Hill had this to say about about LeBron, Gisele, and the cover "LeBron is dressed in basketball gear, with his muscles flexing, tattoos showing and bared teeth. Gisele, on the other hand, is wearing a gorgeous slim-fitting dress, and smiling. She looks like she's on her way to something fashionable and exciting. He looks like he's on his way to a pickup game for serial killers...A black athlete being reduced to a savage is, sadly, nothing new. But this cover gave you the double-bonus of having LeBron and Gisele strike poses that others in the blogosphere have noted draw a striking resemblance to the racially charged image of King Kong enveloping his very fair-skinned lady love interest."

My question to you is, what do you think when you view this image? Personally, although I don't care for the cover, I'd have to question anyone that would correlate a black man with a gorilla in the first place. I never once thought King Kong when I saw the cover...but maybe that's just me.

JI

OPERATION HEALTHYBODY:Bootcamp Day23- WILDDDD OUT

WILDDDDDDDDDDOUTTTTTTTTTTTT! Yes I did it and I am not ashamed to admit it...Today we were allowed to bring a guest to class. Now we were suppose to invite a friend who is in shape, so I picked my friend Eric that I have been crushing on for some time now. He works out daily and is competitve like me so I knew he would not let me down...so I thought. Not even two minutes into class, this fool said something smart to one of the Drill Seargants! The next thing I knew, I heard BRIDGERS drop and give me 15. I just shrugged it off and did my 15 pushups. Eric did well through out the class but he started to bother me half way through the class. He began to say my first name constantly, he had jokes, he was talking, he would not say drill seargant or maam. Finally I snapped after he said something to me. I cursed him out in front of the class and I got yelled at for doing so. Do you think Eric cared...no he just smiled and continued to be silly.
For that entire day I was sad because I allowed myself to break in front of my troop. He text me later and said "your boo was the strongest in class." Indeed he was, but I he was also the most annoying too..lol

Shakara

Happy Holy Friday!!

Just wanted to stop in and wish everyone a beautiful and blessed weekend.

The Get 'Em Girls!

Meet The Anthony's: JLo, Max, and Emme!

Proud parents Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez show off their beautiful bundles of joy on the much anticipated cover of this week's People Magazine. The editors of People oohhh and ahhhed over the tiny twins and discussed everything from JLo's weight gain to how she found out about the pregnancy.

The magazine hits stands on Friday, March 21st, and I have to admit I'll be first in line to get my lotto ticket (you never know) and my magazine.

FabGirl

Crushin' Age Ain't Nothing But A Number Version: Chris Brown

What I'm going to need Chris Brown to do is put his clothes on...'cause an old woman can't take this temptation! I mean, the dudes weren't looking this scrumptious when I was 18...I've been cheated!

JI

source: chrisbrownonline

Pulverized Pecans?!??

Ok, so we came up with a recipe for honey pecan fried chicken, and the recipe calls for pulverized pecans. Folks are already like, "what the heck are pulverized pecans?" Well I made a mental note to add how to pulverize pecans to the recipe...but my mind wasn't working right so here goes:

Pulverize pecans by pulsing them in a food processor or in a coffee grinder just until fine. Don't go too far with the pulverization (is that a word?) as you will wind up with pecan butter...which gives me an idea...

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Get 'Em Girl of the Week : Nydia Norville

Nydia R. Norville is about to make her mantra: “Beautify Not Toxify” a household phrase. She always knew she wanted to start her own business. Nydia always had a love for modeling, fashion and beauty. Throughout high school and college she was approached to model, and while she dabbled in it, school was always the priority. Once finished with college, she decided to give modeling a try. A year after graduating from Seton Hall University with a B.S. in Business Administration, Nydia found herself living in New York City and pursuing modeling full time. “I never wanted to only model, I viewed it as a stepping stone towards the future I wanted for myself.”

Fast-forward three years and Nydia is being featured in Essence, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour and InStyle magazines, but the desire to start her own business still lingered. So she took some time off from modeling to plan her next endeavor. During this time, Nydia began experimenting with creating moisturizers. She had always suffered from extremely dry skin and had never been able to find a moisturizer that worked. After researching ingredients used in the moisturizers sitting on her bathroom shelf, she realized that many of them contained harsh chemicals that weren’t
good for the skin.

“I noticed there was a shift towards all things natural and organic in the United States.” This was demonstrated with the success of all-natural supermarkets, such as Whole Foods, and the appearance of more organic products on their shelves. “I was determined to make a product truly all natural and organic.” Shortly afterwards, she made her first moisturizer, which was an organic and all natural lavender scented body butter that truly worked for her dry skin. “I was hooked. I loved making and using the body butter and eventually began sharing it with friends.
They loved it too!” she says.

With the growing trend in the food industry towards all things natural and organic, she assumed the trend would eventually lend itself to the personal care industry.” Her train of thought being “if a person is concerned about what they are putting into their bodies, they would also be concerned about what they are putting on their bodies. The skin absorbs about 60% of what is put on it,” she notes. Her assumption was correct, and after doing extensive market research; Nydia realized she was right on the mark. She sent a sample of the body butter to a chemist to be tested. After receiving kudos from the chemist on the formula, Nydia knew she had a good
thing. A year later, with money she earned from one of her last modeling jobs, Luxe Essentials was launched. Capitalizing on the experience, income and contacts gained through modeling, Luxe Essentials went from a vision to an actual dream come true.

Learn more about Nydia and her products at www.luxeessentials.com and www.luxeessentials.blogspot.com

Dennis "Da Menace" White Confirmed in Notorious Movie

Congrats to my boy Dennis! He will be starring in the upcoming Notorious movie. For all of you who don't know, "Notorious"is the movie about Biggie Smalls. At this time he could not speak about the role specifics, however he did tell me he was excited to be a part of the all-star cast. Derek Luke, Angela Bassett and Anthony Mackie also have been cast in the movie, Directed by George Tillman Jr. ("Soul Food"), it goes into production this month and is set for release in January.

Dennis was the first African-American Fuse TV host, a #1 artist on the Billboard charts, and has been immortalized in two video games (Def JamVendetta II & The Warriors). He has hosted on Fuse TV, HBO's Five Rounds,Fox's Weekend Vibe, and All Hip Hop Direct; been a series regular on Spike Lee's Miracle Boys; and appeared in blockbusters such as The Brave One, I Think I Love My Wife, and Swimming. Forthcoming projects include theBiggie movie "Notorious", his sophomore album "E Pluribus Unum", roles in upcoming shows "Hood Lympics" and "Slow Your Roll", and the creation of a cartoon to be a launched in 2009.

Dennis is a great guy and a true supporter of the Get 'Em Girls. Keep up the good work.

Shakara

Mario, Dancing with the Stars

Mario looked so sexy on the first night of "Dancing With the Stars." He is clearly the best dancer on the show thus far. The way he stared at Karina Smirnoff as they performed the cha-cha-cha, had me hypnotized. He is truly grown now. I got my good eye on you Mario..keep up the good work.