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Toni Braxton Thinks Her Divorce Was “Very Caucasian”

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As I was watching the Bethenny show today, I heard some fairly disturbing comments from none other than Toni Braxton.  After she spoke on certain issues like her divorce and being a pet owner, my eyebrows were in a permanent “up” position.  So, Toni starts discussing her divorce and living in LA and then tells everyone that she and her ex-husband get along and they are “very Caucasian….very white about it.”  She described her divorce as a “white divorce” because they are able to still be friends.  What in the world is she even talking about?  Not sure that was the best way for her to describe her failed marriage to the world.  Toni also describes her pet ownership as something new since white people have been doing it for years…they take their dogs hiking and running.  I know plenty of black people who run with their dogs by the way…ugh, her appearance on today’s show was just really annoying and ignorant.  However, what does it say about how she values the black family, especially when her entire family has a reality television show for millions to watch every week?  That’s another topic for another day.

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Skylar Diggins Rocks The Latest Issue of Sports Illustrated!

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I love, love, love this woman!  Skylar Diggins represents so many things, including: athleticism, natural beauty, female strength and success.  For those who don’t know, Skylar has been one of the leading female basketball players since her high school days, but best known for her amazing success with the Notre Dame women’s basketball team.  Last year Skylar was drafted to WNBA’s Tulsa Shock and was the first female athlete to be signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports.  Check out her amazing photos from the latest issue of Sports Illustrated.

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Skylar Diggins

Skylar Diggins

Skylar Diggins

Skylar Diggins

Skylar Diggins

Skylar Diggins

Skylar Diggins

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Drake Addresses His Frustration in This Humble Apology!

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I published a post yesterday about my booski, Drake (I’m still trying to remain impartial even though he’s my dream guy).  Just like I knew he would, he addressed his angry reaction toward Rolling Stone by issuing an apology to anyone that took his comments personally.  More celebrities should humble themselves enough and admit their wrongs, especially when the circumstances are of such a sensitive nature.  I don’t like negative press per say; I write about MY perspective and just like I can highlight the not-so-pretty, I strongly believe in highlighting the positive side of the coin as well.  Here is what Drake had to say:

With today being the 5th anniversary of So Far Gone I figured it’s fitting to return to it’s place of its origin in order to clear the air about an extremely emotional day. I completely support and agree with Rolling Stone replacing me on the cover with the legendary Phillip Seymour Hoffman. He is one of the most incredible actors of our time and a man that deserves to be immortalized by this publication. My frustration stemmed from the way it was executed.

The circumstances at hand are completely justifiable (on the magazines behalf), but I was not able to salvage my story or my photos and that was devastating. They ran the issue without giving me a choice to be in it or not. I would have waited until it was my time because I understand the magnitude of the cover they chose but I just wasn’t given that option and that made me feel violated. I apologize to anybody who took my initial comments out of context because in no way would I ever want to offend the Hoffman family or see myself as bigger than that moment. I am still the same person.

Today I was forced out of my character and felt the need to react swiftly. These days are the worst ones. Waking up after a great night in the studio and it’s your day to be picked apart. After dwelling on it for a few hours or days you will come to the conclusion that you brought it on yourself almost every time. So here I am having that moment.

I once again apologize to everybody who took my cover comments the wrong way. I respect Rolling Stone for being willing to give a kid from Toronto a shot at the cover. I guess this is a day to learn and grow.

Sincerely,

The Boy

Source: Rolling Stone

Source: Rolling Stone

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Did Drake Go Too Far During His Latest Rant?

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All of you know that I am a die-hard Drake fan and secretly believe that we will get married one day or at least have a very hot and steamy love affair.  However, putting my personal feelings aside, his latest rant not only gives off an heir of Kanye West-like behavior, but it seems a little misplaced and ill-timed.  Drake was slated to grace the cover of Rolling Stone, but the untimely death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman put those plans on hold, as the magazine paid homage to the late actor in their latest issue by giving him the cover.  Of course, Drake is entitled to feel “some type of way,” but come on; let’s at least be classy about our venting sessions.  The great rapper has also been accused of slamming Kanye West (how ironic) during his interview by calling some of his music “questionable”.

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In true celebrity fashion, Drake hit the Tweet button and expressed his emotions by sending messages out for the world to read.  His tweets went something like this… “I never commented on Yeezus for my interview portion of Rolling Stone.  They also took my cover from me last minute and ran the issue…I’m disgusted with that. RIP to Phillip Seymour Hoffman. All respect due. But the press is evil…I’m done doing interviews for magazines. I just want to give my music to the people. That’s the only way my message gets across accurately.”

Source: NY Daily News

Source: NY Daily News

Drake was on a roll I guess because he also addressed the infamous Macklemore text that was sent to Kendrick Lamar after he was snubbed at the Grammy’s.  Drake stated, “I was like, ‘You won. Why are you posting your text message?  Just chill. Take your W, and if you feel you didn’t deserve it, go get better – make better music…’ It felt cheap. It didn’t feel genuine. Why do that? Why feel guilt? You think those guys would pay homage to you if they won?…To name just Kendrick? That sh*t made me feel funny.  No, in that case, you robbed everybody.  We all need text messages!”

It will be interesting to see the unraveling that takes place after his interview is addressed by all parties involved or those effected by his words.  I can’t fault him for being honest, but I do believe that he could have used better judgement in bringing Hoffman into the rant.

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What’s In a Selfie?

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We all take “selfies” for different reasons.  Sometimes we want to show off an outfit, a piece of jewelry, our make-up or maybe we want to just update the world on what we are doing.  Whatever the reason, a picture can be worth a thousand words.  But, which words are we choosing exactly?  Are we feeling sexy?  Mad?  Tired?  More importantly, why have people latched on to the Instagram/social media craze?  I have to admit, I also love to take selfies…quite often.  I’m confident, beautiful and love to share my thoughts/expressions with all of you!

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Everyday people like you and I aren’t the only ones indulging in this guilty pleasure…celebs do it too and I must admit, I love seeing them be “normal” people.

BEYONCÉ DOES IT!!!!

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Source: Instagram

DESEAN JACKSON DOES IT!!!

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KIM KARDASHIAN DOES IT!!!

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RIHANNA DOES IT!!!

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USHER EVEN DOES IT!!!

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So, if you are one of those people who get annoyed with selfies, I say just keep scrolling and let us shameless, face pointing, perfect angle, photographers live!

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“You Don’t Embrace Your Black Side!’

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I just so happened to be watching an episode of the Wendy Williams show (I’ve loved her since she was on the air in Philly) and she had Tahj Mowry (Tia and Tamera’s younger brother) as a guest.  Wendy began discussing the issue of his sister being openly ridiculed and verbally attacked for marrying and having a baby with a white man.  Tahj began sharing stories about how his followers on social media reach out to him saying things like “you don’t have any black friends” if he happens to post a photo with only white people.  They even say things like “you don’t embrace your black side” and it shocks him.  He and his sisters are bi-racial, with a black mother and white father.

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Source: Google Images

I can’t express how disgusted I am that things like this still occur.  Growing up as a mixed kid, I feel his pain.  I was never black enough and I was never Puerto Rican enough…I mean, what is “being black enough”?  Are there certain stereotypical things that I should be doing or is there a certain way that I need to speak in order to be considered black?  CRAZINESS!  It’s so sad that any one person can be placed in a box or expected to “act” a certain way simply because others THINK they should (a total sign of insecurity and ignorance).  If only the world minded their business, lived their own lives and stopped caring about stupid shit, the world MIGHT be a more enjoyable place to live.

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