Right Quick

Hello, lovely people. Happy Friday!
 

I don't have a lot of time, but I haven't posted in a while and I just need to comment on a few things right quick.

TI:
Is jail the place to be right now? You just got out and now you're heading back like it's an all-inclusive vacation or something.

As much as I love the "King of the South," I have to say that I am sorely disappointed with the poor choices he (and his wife) continue to make. TI says that with this last sentence, he has learned his final lesson. I sure hope that is true and that he demonstrates that when he gets out, again. It's just such a shame. Your kids suffer from your choices, TI. I need you (and your wife) to get it together. Grow up! You're so much better than this.

Cast of "Glee" - GQ Spread:
Once again, GQ is the source of a little buzz. Most recently with their sexy spread of the cast of "Glee."

Some parents are up in arms about the spread that depicts the female ACTORS of the popular hit show in sexy school-girl outfits and otherwise scantily clad attire. I have not seen the entire spread, but their claim is that these young women play high school students on a show for young kids and it is very inappropriate to sexualize them in this way. I disagree that "Glee" is a show for young kids, more like young adults, but I understand the concern that there are enough sexually provocative images in the public domain. There are enough.

The Parents Television Council released a statement stating that the spread "borders on pedophilia." I have to say that I don't completely disagree with this statement. While I don't believe that this was GQ's intention, this spread, in the hands of not-quite-right men, is potentially dangerous. But in all fairness, these same men will have passed dozens of similar, if not worse, images on their way to the newsstand to pick up a copy.

Baby news:

Congratulations to A. Keys and Swizz Beatz! 

Since my last check in, Alicia gave birth to her first child, a baby boy. I understand his name is Egypt. Beautiful. God Bless.

Please, leave Beyoncé alone about babies. When she and her husband decide to start a family is entirely up to them. I can just imagine if she actually had put on a few pounds; the rumor mill would churn for months.

Well, that's my two cents, for now.

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A. Keys

This is kind of random, but I am so happy for Alicia Keys and her happiness. She is just brimming with happiness it's infectious. I believe that she will make an awesome mom. Her spirit is just so beautiful and honest.

I have always said that it is so important to not only have success in your career but to also have success in your personal life. While making money and being an international icon is all well and good, everyone needs and should have companionship, a partner, a confidante. One must make time to enjoy the fruits of one's labor and I am in such awe of women like Alicia, Beyoncé, Angela Bassett, Holly Robinson-Peete, Jada Pinkett Smith and even Oprah. These women understand the true joys of life and made it a point to not sacrifice their personal happiness for fame because we all know enough to know that fame and money do not equate happiness. 

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Monica: Brains & Beauty

As a Monica fan from the first note of Don't Take it Personal (Just One of Dem Days), I simply have to express just how proud I am of her as an artist and as a woman. Vocally, Monica has always been well ahead of her time, but if you have ever listened to her speak during an interview... She is such a well-spoken and thoughtful person; always has been. It's so clear to me that her church upbringing influences the way she shapes her thoughts. She is grounded and honest and never has any intention to elude you. This is why, I believe, she is never mixed up in any gossip and tabloid nonsense. She's like our realest homegirl who will tell you about yourself and remain a lady.
 
I have so much admiration for artists with minds. What I mean is, apart from their music, I enjoy hearing artists express themselves in an articulate and coherent fashion. When individuals have as much influence on our youth as they do, it's important to know that they are intelligent and well-spoken as well as talented. This sends a message to our youth that even if your goal is to be a rock star it doesn't mean that you can do without an education. Artists like Monica, Alicia Keys, Mos Def, Jay-Z, and a host of others, are refreshing. It means so much when an artist can answer questions while sparing us the fifty million "umms"" and "you knows." No, I don't know anything yet, you haven't said anything!


Let's do better.

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