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November 22, 2008
I'LL TAKE ONE ORDER OF CONTROVERSY PLEASE...
Hello! Here I am once again to inform you about your favorite musical artists, and celebrities. I will not waste anymore of your time, but before I get into that, be sure to watch the AMA Awards on ABC tomorrow night! ;) AMA coverage to follow soon! ;)
OH DEAR GOD, I HATE CLOWNS!
The banger that is Gabrielle Union promoted World Children’s Day at McDonald’s in Chicago by helping out for the kids. We know that McDonald’s was flooded with orders.
eHARMONY TO MATCH HOMOSEXUALS?
Internet dating service eHarmony has officially agreed to begin matching homosexual couples, beginning next year.
The popular California-based service has been known for focusing on long-term relationships, especially marriage, which has been said to align with founder Clark Warren's early work with Focus on the Family's evangelical Christian base and perspective.
Warren, a psychologist with a divinity degree, has had three of his 10 books on love and dating published by Focus on the Family. It was an appearance on James Dobson's radio program, in 2001, that triggered a response of 90,000 new referrals to the website, starting a climb of registered participants on the site from 4,000 to today's 20 million clients.
As WND reported , the company originally said it was " based on the Christian principles of Focus on the Family author Dr. Neil Clark Warren." It stood firm on its decision to reject homosexuals from its profiling and matching services. Its entire compatibility system is based on research of married heterosexual couples.
In 2005, Warren told USA Today the company's goal is marriage and that same-sex marriage is illegal in most states.
"We don't really want to participate in something that's illegal," he said.
Warren began to disassociate himself with Dobson that year to shed the company's association with Focus on the Family. He said he would no longer appear on Dobson's radio show, and he bought the rights to books he had published through Focus on the Family and removed the name from their covers.
"Dr. Warren and I have been friends for many years," Dr. Dobson said in a statement. "He has been on Focus on the Family radio nine times, and we published six of his books. We helped publicize eHarmony.com, and yet, Dr. Warren recently said in an L.A. Times article that his association with us is 'the kiss of death.' I'm sorry he feels that way. He's a good man."
The two agreed to go their separate ways.
Now eHarmony has been compelled to changed its nationwide policy toward homosexuals as part of a New Jersey lawsuit settlement .
On March 14, 2005, Eric McKinley filed a lawsuit against eHarmony, claiming the company discriminated against him when it refused to accept his advertisement for a "gay" partner.
McKinley's complaint triggered a state investigation into the dating service.
Last week, eHarmony agreed to begin providing an eHarmony-affiliated " Compatible Partners " service to gays and lesbians, with listings labeled "male seeking male" and "female seeking female" by March 31, 2009.
For complying, the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights has dismissed the complaint against eHarmony, and Warren is considered "absolved of liability." Also, the dating site has been ordered to pay the division $50,000 for investigation-related administrative costs and give McKinley $5,000. It has agreed to provide a free one-year membership to its "gay" service to McKinley, plus free six-month memberships to "the first 10,000 users registering for same-sex matching within one year of the initiation on the same-sex matching service," according to the settlement .
A new release by New Jersey's Office of the Attorney General reveals that eHarmony has also agreed to the following terms:
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eHarmony, Inc. will post photos of same-sex couples in the "Diversity" section of its website as successful relationships are created using the company's same-sex matching service. In addition, eHarmony, Inc. will include photos of same-sex couples, as well as individual same-sex users, in advertising materials used to promote its same-sex matching services
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eHarmony, Inc. will revise anti-discrimination statements placed on company websites, in company handbooks and other company publications to make plain that it does not discriminate on the basis of "sexual orientation"
- The company has committed to advertising and public relations/ marketing dedicated to its same-sex matching service and will retain a media consultant experienced in promoting the "fair, accurate and inclusive" representation of gay and lesbian people in the media to determine the most effective way of reaching the gay and lesbian communities.
eHarmony's new logo for homosexual dating service
In addition to McKinley's complaint, a California lesbian also filed a lawsuit against the company in May 2007.
Linda Carlson submitted her complaint to Los Angeles Superior Court, alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation. Lawyers have attempted to turn it into a class-action lawsuit on behalf of homosexuals who wanted to use eHarmony's services.
Carlson's lawyer told Reuters the complaint was "about changing the landscape and making a statement out there that gay people, just like heterosexuals, have the right and desire to meet other people with whom they can fall in love."
Antone Johnson, vice president of legal affairs at eHarmony, said the new settlement could compel California complainants to drop their lawsuit.
"We believe that this case is now essentially moot, and we're confident that we will prove that in court," Johnson said. "Now that we're entering the same-sex matching market, we fail to see what the Carlson plaintiffs could achieve through further litigation."
Former U.S. Solicitor General Theodore Olson, outside counsel to the company, said, "Even though we believed that the complaint resulted from an unfair characterization of our business, we ultimately decided it was best to settle this case with the Attorney General since litigation outcomes can be unpredictable. eHarmony looks forward to moving beyond this legal dispute, which has been a burden for the company, and continuing to advance its business model of serving individuals by helping them find successful, long-term relationships."
An attorney for eHarmony told WND legal battles required a great deal of effort and resources from the dating organization.
"The company spent three years defending against this proceeding," he said. "It was a burden in terms of the high costs of litigation and the time and resources management devoted to it."
Note: A list of contact information for eHarmony can be found here .
BR ANDY COMES BREAKS THE ICE ABOUT HER FAKE MARRAIGE
For the first time ever,
Brandy Norwood
is opening up about her fake marriage and the "traumatic" car accident which left a woman dead on the highway.
The former chart-topping music superstar and UPN actress tells US Weekly that she publicly deceived the media and her fans about her quasi-marriage to music producer Robert Smith because of her public image.
"I lied because of the fear of what people would think and the pressure to be a good role model," the 29-year-old single mother told the tabloid.
Ironically, her media revelation is timed well with the release of her new album, 'Human,' which is scheduled for release next month.
November 17, 2008
I Have No Idea (LMAO!)
BEYONCE' COVERS GERMAN GQ MAGAZINE

This is the Beyonce I’d like to see more of. She looks more high fashion in this photo from the cover of German GQ. What do you guys think of this pic?
MR. PRESIDENT, I'M SORRY THE BLACKBERRY HAS GOT TO GO!
Obama was serious about doing things differently, starting with the smaller things;
In addition, the radio address was also simultaneously released as a YouTube video on Change.gov. This marks the first time that a President-elect or President has turned the radio address into a multi-media opportunity.
Restrictions on Presidential email mean Obama may have to hand over his Blackberry.
“How about that?” Mr. Obama replied to a friend’s congratulatory e-mail message on the night of his victory.
But before he arrives at the White House, he will probably be forced to sign off. In addition to concerns
about e-mail security, he faces the Presidential Records Act, which puts his correspondence in the official record and ultimately up for public review, and the threat of subpoenas. A decision has not been made on whether he could become the first e-mailing president, but aides said that seemed doubtful.
For all the perquisites and power afforded the president, the chief executive of the United States is essentially deprived by law and by culture of some of the very tools that other chief executives depend on to survive and to thrive. Mr. Obama, however, seems intent on pulling the office at least partly into the 21st century on that score; aides said he hopes to have a laptop computer on his desk in the Oval Office, making him the first American president to do so.
WANDA SYKES COMES OUT OF THE CLOSET

Comedian Wanda Sykes says the passage of a same-sex marriage ban in California has led to her be more outspoken about being gay.
"You know, I don't really talk about my sexual orientation. I didn't feel like I had to. I was just living my life, not necessarily in the closet, but I was living my life," Sykes told a crowd at a gay rights rally in Las Vegas on Saturday.
"Everybody that knows me personally they know I'm gay. But that's the way people should be able to live their lives," she said.
Sykes, who is known for her feisty and blunt style, said the passage of California's Proposition 8 made her feel like she was "attacked."
"Now, I gotta get in their face," she said. "I'm proud to be a woman. I'm proud to be a black woman, and I'm proud to be gay."
Sykes' appearance at the Las Vegas rally surprised organizers. She was in town performing at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
LINDSAY LOHAN GETS ATTACKED BY ANTI-FUR ACTIVIST

Earlier this morning, Lindsay Lohan — while on her way to a VIP lounge at a nightclub in Paris — was confronted by an anti-fur activist who dumped an entire bag of flour over her head. The French woman then shouted, “Lindsay Lohan — fur hag!”, and apparently fled the scene.
Not soon after, PETA Europe’s Robbie LeBlanc released a statement regarding the incident — which makes me believe the animal rights organization may have been behind the stunt. He said, “There is nothing remotely ‘fashionable’ about the torture and death of animals killed for fur. Lindsay Lohan might be able to ignore images of bloody animals skinned alive for their pelts, but we hope a dash of flour will help her rise to the occasion and forsake fur once and for all.”
PETA has long criticized Lohan for her use of fur — naming the actress to their “Worst Dressed List” and repeatedly urging her to drop the skins. Wearing two different fur coats over the last few days probably hasn’t helped either.
I’m not the biggest fan of direct assaults on people — even if it is with flour — but I’ve got very little sympathy for Lohan and her fur habit as well. What do you think of this latest incident? Too far or just cause?
[UPDATE: X17 scored some photos of the blow-by-blow. Guess the activist didn't get away after all...]
Photo credit: PR Photos
KANYE WEST RESPONDS TO IMAGE KILLING BLOGGER
July 9, 2008
ALOT OF UNANSWERED QUESTIONS
ANGER MANAGEMENT FOR KANYE?!
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A source tells a British Tabloid that Kanye's management team came up with the great idea to send him to anger management after a few bizarre outbursts from the rapper. According to the grinded article, his mood swings were starting to "play a part in his commercial enterprises as people felt he was miserable all the time."
Do yall remember when people said my fiance was pregnant???? What happened to that rumor????? I guess after we broke up it was just forgot about???? I’m just using that as an example of how people make up stuff and everybody runs with it. I had my own family asking me about that.Now the media is saying I’m going to anger management something or ‘nother. I have never had any conversations about anger management. If anything, I need anger enhancement!! lol! I get off the plane in Hawaii today and the world is saying my management team said blah blah blah… SIIIIIIGGGHHHH! I told the media you can’t make up lies about me because I have a media outlet myself. Oh and sidebar I don’t know if everyone has realized this yet but I don’t do interviews if there’s anything I wanna say I’ll say right here on my own blog.
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This action could be evidence - aside from the actual kissing part - that the two are in fact more than just "friends". Of course, it could just be a publicity stunt.
The photo, which was taken at a party in May on Diddy's yacht in Cannes, is not posted as Ronson's profile picture, but is buried away in one of the 30-year-old's photo galleries.
Lohan, 22, has not officially confirmed or denied that the two are an item.
A 50 CENT BODYSPRAY....NO...SERIOUSLY....
I have to admit, 50 Cent is doing his thing. I don't personally like his rapping or anything, but you DO have to give him his props for being one hell of a marketing genius. His commercial for his new Bodyspray - 'Pure 50' hit the internet. Have a look.
VIDEO: DJ PAUL DISSES KIA SHINE, AND KICKS HIM OUT OF MEET N GREET SESSION
"When you first started off you did New York style music, and when it didn't work, then you started doing down south music," stated DJ Paul to Kia Shine. "Naw you not M Town because you never did M Town music until other shit didn't sell ni-ga," DJ Paul continued as Kia Shine was leaving or rather being escorted away. All the while Juicy J was yelling, "Shut the f-ck up!" in his signature crunk voice.
Through it all Kia Shine did manage to have a CD in his hand prior to his removal and Three 6 Mafia somewhat thanked him for his support. But as always they still continued to entertain the fans who happened to catch the crunk incident while in the midst, DJ Paul and Juicy J continued joking about it which at one point DJ Paul yelled for someone to "go get your cousin" right after stating "what a loser".
Later Paul stated, "At least he bought the album, I do like that much," while still taking photos with a couple more fans.
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