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  • Morris Chestnut: Returning to Roots with New ‘V’ TV Series

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    Black Hollywood heart-throb Morris Chestnut is making a return to where he began; the ‘Boyz n the Hood’ actor stars in the new ABC series ‘V,’ which premieres Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. ET.

    The thrilling new drama is a reimagining of the hit 1980s series about the world’s first alien encounter. With huge spaceships simultaneously appearing over 29 cities around the world, the Visitors (or V’s) seem to promote a message of peace. Through their generous offer to share advanced technology, the V’s quickly build a following that may be overlooking a more malevolent agenda.

    Chestnut plays Ryan Nichols, a Wall Street whiz who is faced with a life-altering decision when the V’s show up. It’s a long way from his early days – where he cut his teeth starring in the Patti LaBelle-fronted sitcom in the early 1990s.

    Since then, he’s become a urban movie box-office draw with movies such as ‘The Best Man,’ ‘Two Can Play That Game’ and ‘Not Easily Broken.’

    Doing a show like nothing else currently on TV is what prompted the Cerritos, California native to get back into the small screen.

    “This was not a science-fiction show that was going to be driven by special effects,” he told USA Today. “This was a science-fiction show that was going to be driven by the characters with special effects as a backdrop, and that was what appealed to me.”

     

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  • Rihanna’s Side "It Was Humiliating"

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    After over 8 months of silence Rihanna is speaking to almost everyone and telling her side of the story. There is no need to wait until Friday, to hear her side of the story, because in a recent interview w/ Glamour magazine Rihanna is telling it all.

    You’re talking about the photo [reportedly of Rihanna’s injured face taken by police after Brown assaulted her] that was allegedly leaked by cops. You handled that so well; you kept silent in the press.

    Rihanna: It was humiliating; that is not a photo you would show to anybody. I felt completely taken advantage of. I felt like people were making it into a fun topic on the Internet, and it’s my life. I was disappointed, especially when I found out the photo was [supposedly leaked by] two women.

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  • Real Houswives of Atlanta: Reunited, Drama-Free & Leaving More to be Desired

    Atlanta’s Opera nightclub served as the setting for the highly anticipated season two reunion of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta.’ But unlike last year’s drama-filled reunion, in which Lisa Wu Hartwell threatened to throw Kim Zolciak over the couch, the Oct. 29 special was relatively fireworks free.

    Bravo’s Andy Cohen wasn’t able to muster a lot of details from the ladies, leaving fans disappointed by the most well-known and talked group in the ‘Housewives’ franchise.

    Instead of rocking her own clothing line, She by Sheree, Sheree Whitfield wore a Dolce and Gabbana frock. One viewer asked Whitfield whether she was a lesbian, to which Whitfield replied, “Get a life. I am okay with who I am, and I like men. Sorry, Kate.” She denied the rumors that she had a boob job, adding, “No, good bra.”

    Nene Leakes disclosed that she still has not found her biological father or taken a paternity test with the man she believes is her father because he is an alcoholic. The ‘Never Make the Same Mistake Twice’ author said she and Zolciak got into a fight because of rumors started by ‘Housewives’ stars from other counties.

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    Cohen probed about the Leakes-Zolciak choking incident, but Zolciak refused to answer his question, adding, “And so what? We [need to] move on to something else. Like I said, I’m going to say it again, we’ve moved passed it. We’ve had a conversation. I know she wishes me to be successful, I wish her the same f***ing thing.”

    Cohen joked, “Am I alone in not buying this?”

    He refused to let the ‘Tardy for the Party’ singer keep him out of the loop about her relationship with a married man. Although Zolciak initially denied being with her mystery boyfriend, Big Poppa, who is reportedly Atlanta real estate mogul Lee Najjar, Cohen spilled the beans on that lie. Apparently, Big Poppa, who proposed to the mother of two during the taping of season two of ‘Housewives,’ turned up during a commercial break to give Zolciak a kiss.

    “When I got the ring, I was led to believe that the divorce was over. I made a mistake,” she said.

    Of his wife, who is also is named Kimberly, Zolciak said, “She’s fully aware. He is with me five or six days a week, [but] about six weeks ago, I was like ‘I’m not going to do this anymore and here I am.”

    She charged, “I wish you would get the hell off of Big Poppa.”

    “How do you support yourself?” Cohen inquired.

    “My song. I worked as a nurse and waited table at Bahama Breeze. I saved my money and have been very smart,” she replied.

    Lisa Wu Hartwell, who wore an outfit from her Closet Freak line, said she isn’t broke but that she and her husband, Ed Hartwell, downsized instead of living beyond their means. She is still working on having a baby.

    Grammy-Award winning singer-songwriter Kandi Burruss, the newest member of the bunch, was very emotional as she discussed the death of her ex-fiance, Ashley “A.J.” Jewell. She said they called off their engagement in June, shortly after taping the series because her mother and A.J. had a blowout fight.

    “When I look back at it, I see a lot of the things that she had seen, but I wish that she went about it a different way,” Burruss said, adding that she was the first person to arrive at the hospital when she got the news that he died.

    Part two of the reunion special of ‘Housewives’ will feature an appearance from Dwight Eubanks, whom many call the sixth housewife. Zolciak will also perform her single ‘Tardy for the Party.’

    Part Two of the Reunion airs Nov. 5 at 10 p.m. EST on Bravo.

     

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  • GG’s Guide For The Weekend

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    FRIDAY NIGHT aka “movie night”

    This Is It offers fans a behind the scenes look as Michael creates and rehearses for his final tour named “This Is It”. This documentary offers viewers the chance to see what they were in store for, had he not passed away. For more info on this movie, click here. 

    Astro Boy is a movie about a boy robot with incredible powers and super strength, who discovers the joy of being human while on a journey to discover his potential. For more information about this movie, click here.

    SATURDAY aka “chill day”

    12pm- College Football starts the day off on ESPN for those that watch it. If you dont watch football, you can catch “Flip This House” on A&E, “You Are What You Eat” on BBC, “The Nutty Professor” on Bravo and “America’s Next Top Model” on Oxygen.

    3pm-“Paranormal State” comes on A&E, “Untamed and Uncut” on Animal Planet, “Silence of The Lambs” on BIO, and “Chopped” on Food Network

    6pm-“Night of The Living Dead” on AMC, “iCarly” on NICK, “I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant” TLC, “DR. G: Medical Examiner” on Disc Health

    8pm– Yankees at Philly on FOX, “County jail: Miami” on DSC, “Ace Of Cakes” on Food Network, “Super Psycho Sweet 16” on MTV

    SUNDAY aka “football sunday”:

  • Roxanne Shante: Coming Clean, Saying Sorry, Being Thankful and Fighting Cancer

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    Roxanne Shante: Coming Clean, Saying Sorry, Being Thankful and Fighting Cancer

    In April, a New York Daily News article about how ’80s rap music pioneer Roxanne Shante forced her record company to finance her college education (resulting in a degree from Marymount Manhattan College and a Ph.D. in psychology from Cornell University) tugged at the heart-strings of Hip Hop America. Soon after, a firestorm of controversy ensued when an article on Slate.com debunked the inspiring story.

    Roxanne Shante (nee Lolita Shante Gooden) is widely recognized as the first female hip hop artist to break through the male dominated industry. At the age of 16, she became a household name with songs including ‘Roxanne’s Revenge’ – an “answer” record responding to U.T.F.O.’s popular ‘Roxanne, Roxanne.’

    She offers Blackvoices.com some insight on the controversy and her very real life battle with breast cancer … in her own words.

    In March, I noticed a lump in my left breast, rather small at the time and didn’t really know what I was feeling. So instead of going straight to the doctor’s office, I started asking friends their opinion and trying to go by their experiences. It was such a stupid move. Well, I figured I was just getting older. A hysterectomy in my early thirties led me to believe that I would be fine. Another stupid move.

    I let months go by – five months to be exact. The weight loss of over 40 pounds made me feel like, “Damn, this diet is finally working.” But then I remembered I wasn’t on a diet. So on a bright, sunny day in August 2009, I walked into Doshi center for a mammogram. I put on the gown and stepped up to the machine. As soon as the technician took my breast in her hand, she asked me how long had I had the lump. It’s huge, she said. I made a joke, she giggled, but I was scared and angry that I had waited so long.

    I was in denial. I event went so far as to ignore the letters sent by the lab that read: “Urgent!!! Please contact us.”
    I had gotten a call from the doctor, “I just received your images at my office and they have been trying to reach you for weeks. As soon as you get back to New York, you come to my office. This is your life.”

    I hung up, turned the phone off, walked out on the set and tried to pretend that the call never happen. But they did. And it showed on my face.

    The doctors was a different story, however.

    This is how the week went. Headlines: ‘No Ph.D. Roxanne’s Revenge,’ ‘Where are you Roxanne?’

    It was the ’80s all over again, but this time not to spark a career but to end over 10 years of charities, pushing education and giving and helping people and not too mention 25 years of hip-hop. But that’s nothing new. What about my children ? My 13-yea-old ? What if I die? So Tuesday another mamo, Wednesday ultrasound Thursday the bad news and then the surgery.

    So I felt all eyes were on me to tell women how important it is for them to get checked. It is only by the grace of God that I have been able to survive. I have been blessed to not only have survived the pitfalls of an industry that has destroyed so many, but to also survive just the everyday struggles of surviving all the negative that has come my way .

    Do I apologize? Yes, I do. But I am not asking for your forgiveness. I am sorry about a lot of things that I should’ve done differently. There were quite a few things that have been exposed with that article; the fact that I never received any royalties, the fact that I did go on to attend college (even if no Ph.D. was acquired), and the fact that at 14 years old and coming straight from the group home, I wRoxanne Shanteent on to create a career that even after 20 years of not making a hit record, was still pulling headlines.

    My platform was only telling our young people to educate themselves before getting in this industry, and that your lawyer, accountant, manager and record company shouldn’t all be under one roof or work together. No one ever told me that, so I felt the need to pass that along to our young people.

    And now I have another testimony.

    To be called Dr. Roxanne Shante was and is a privilege. But with that privilege comes pressure. I also had to live and talk like someone with a doctorate–not an easy task at all. I had to make sure that people felt healed and inspired after speaking with me.

    And you know what? I accomplished that every time. But only with God’s help.

    So, yes, I apologize to all those who applied themselves and put in all the hard work that is required to acquire a Ph.D. I admire you all. But don’t discredit all the hard work and sacrifices so many others have also done to also reach their goals.

    I apologize again but I don’t request your forgiveness, because I have already been forgiven by who matters: God. Sorry I can’t hold my head down because my crown may fall off.

    Life begins at 40.

     

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  • Higher SAT Scores and Getting Ready for College: Dr Boyce Tips

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    I was asked recently how to prepare for college. I was also asked how to pay for it. Well, what might surprise you is that paying for college and preparing are actually closely related. The better prepared for college your children are, the easier it will be for them to pay for college with scholarships and other financial support. So, rather than spending money on new Air Jordans for your child, spend that money to help them to find a tutor.

    Here are four things about getting higher SAT scores and preparing for college that you should keep in mind when dealing with your kids.

    1) Good ACT and SAT scores don’t come naturally, you have to prepare. Some people think that you are going to magically end up in college just by saying that you want to go. Some think that you should take the ACT and SAT cold, and that natural intelligence will carry you through. That’s not the case. Your child should prepare for college like it’s a part-time job: studying 2 – 3 hours each day, for several months straight. Yes, that sounds like a lot of work, but is it really very much when compared to the fact that most of our kids are fine with working at McDonald’s for four or five hours a day, or going to football practice for three hours a day after school? Education MUST be the number one priority in your household if you want your children to have a bright future.

    2) Make sure your child is taking classes that will truly prepare him/her for college. With the horrific state of the American educational system, the truth is that we can’t trust the system with our children. Making good grades is not enough when it comes to ensuring that your kids are prepared. Make sure that they are taking classes that meet the standards of attending college, and this will reflect itself in higher SAT scores. Check with the university of your choice to ensure that your child is enrolled in the classes necessary to get into that school.

    3) Apply to at least 12 universities. The more irons you have in the fire, the more likely it is that one of them is going to get hot. Have your child do one college application every two days for one month. that will give him/her roughly 15 applications to various colleges. You can then find out which schools have needs that match the things your child has to offer, and you should make sure that your ACT and SAT scores are high enough to get into the places you apply. You’ll never know what opportunities are out there unless you apply for them.

    4) There should be no use of the word “if” when preparing for college. I hate the fact that there are so many people who are afraid of college or think that it only works for someone else. I teach at a university that charges over $30,000 per year, and I argue that any 10th grader of average intelligence could get a good grade in my class, if they study each day consistently. I don’t care what your SAT scores happen to be, college is not nearly as difficult as some might lead you to believe, and the truth is that it can change your life forever. It certainly changed mine, and I was told that I wasn’t smart enough for college in the first place.

    Dr. Boyce Watkins is a professor at Syracuse University and author of the book, “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about College.” To have Dr. Boyce commentary delivered directly to your email, please click here.

     

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  • Rush Philanthopric Co-Founders Russell Simmons & Rev. Run Makes The Arts Bounty-Ful!

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    Yesterday, local New York students from PS 165 assisted Bounty, Russell Simmons, arts supporter Rev Run, designer and humanitarian Tory Burch and artist Amanda Williams in unveiling the completed Building Bounty-ful Bridges 33-foot painted mural of the traveling arts program sponsored by Bounty and Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation.  The event took place at the Rush Arts Gallery in the Chelsea section of New York City. Take a look at some pics of the event:

    For More Information or How To Help, Visit: www.rushphilanthropic.org

     

  • Rocsi Comes Clean: Sex Suicide & More!

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    Rocsi gave Honeymag. com the scoop. She comes clean about sex, suicide and more.

    (Via Homeymag.com)

    The tiny BET host doesn’t engage in the whirl of activity surrounding her. As her hair stylist and make-up artist go to work, and the fashion assistants bullet past her for last-minute adjustments, Rocsi Diaz – in a voice barely above a whisper – reminds the room that she has to be out of
    the Brooklyn studio in less than two hours for a meeting. She’s about her business. Her glass of Redbull and vodka remains untouched, still posted up next to a posse of eye shadows, blushes and glosses on the table.

    The 25-year-old doesn’t crack her first smile until the pre-shoot convo shifts to Halloween and costumes – she’ll be Lady Gaga. The TV host is perfectly aware that her demeanor comes off a bit cold. She admits it took her BET producers months to realize that she didn’t hate them; she’s just
    quiet.

    “Rocsi the personality and Rocsi the person are two different people,” she says.

    CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL INTERVIEW!!!!

     

     

  • Professional Women and their Love Lives: Money and Matrimony Sometimes Conflict

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    I have become obsessed recently with trying to figure out how successful black women find a way to get it all done. Now, by “successful,” I’m not referring to the woman who works 70 hours a week while seeing all of her relationships die in the process. I am referring to the women who do some of the most important jobs in our society (nurturing children and maintaining their relationships) while finding success in their professional lives. Call me old fashioned, but I think that there is no job in the world more important than being a mother.

    This week on Financial Lovemaking, S. Tia Brown and I speak with Dr. Towanna Freeman, a life coach and women’s empowerment guru, about what it takes to maintain love, life and everything in between. We ask Towanna the hard questions about her business and her family and try to determine the formula for keeping it real and keeping it realistic.

    One thing that Towanna makes clear is that you don’t have to be perfect to be happy. She also reminds us that successful people are not successful all the time. The key is having the right mindset and always striving for success, whether you are feeling successful or not. I can personally say that I fail at roughly 90 percent of everything I do: But it’s striving for that last 10 percent which helps to set me apart.

    The interview with Towanna is below. Enjoy!

    Dr. Boyce Watkins is a Finance Professor at Syracuse University and author of the book, “Financial Lovemaking 101: Merging Assets with Your Partner in Ways that Feel Good.” To have Dr. Boyce commentary delivered to your email, please click here.

     

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  • Chris Brown: Makes Comeback At Powerhouse Concert

    Chris Brown Makes Comeback At Powerhouse

    This week has been quite busy for Chris Brown — to say least. On Monday, the ‘Gimme That’ singer officially announced the Dec. 15 release date for his forthcoming album ‘Graffiti.’ On Tuesday, Brown premiered his new video ‘I Can Transform Ya,’ in addition to taking the stage for a headlining performance at Power 105.1’s Powerhouse ’09 concert. The concert marked Brown’s first stage performance since his Feb. assault of then-girlfriend Rihanna. Head over to ‘MTV News’ for a complete recap of the show.

    Meanwhile check out what Omarion and Polow Da Don had to say about Chris’ comeback below.

     

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  • Mistakes Couples Make When Mixing Love and Money Together

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    As I prepare for an appearance on ABC News to talk about money and relationships, I thought I would share the answers to some of my questions that were asked of me by the producers. Perhaps this can be valuable information that can be used to help others. There is more in my book, Financial Lovemaking, which goes deeply into the struggles that couples have when negotiating the challenging task of merging love and money together.

    1) What do Love and Money have in common?

    People think it’s taboo to mix love and money in a conversation, but it’s not. It’s actually essential that you do so. Loving together means living together. In most relationships, you spend more time talking about functional aspects of life, such as paying the bills and purchasing decisions than you spend on “lovey-dovey” stuff. Also, like making love, merging your assets involves sharing something of value with another person. Similar to the act of sharing your body, merging your assets with someone else can either be a fulfilling experience or a devastating one, depending on who you choose as your partner.

    2) What are the biggest mistakes couples make when it comes to managing love and relationships?

    I can list some common mistakes very simply: Not communicating about money, stepping into something without knowing what you’re getting into. Not being honest with yourself or your partner. Allowing love to dominate your logic when it comes to determining if someone is right for you. Not critically analyzing the spending, saving, borrowing and investing habits of your partner and how this is going to play out in the long-term. Not analyzing the long-term earning potential of your partner and determining if you are comfortable with it.

    3) What does it mean for a couple to “get financially naked with your partner?”

    In regular love, you eventually have to get naked. That means the person sees your physical assets and liabilities. The same should be done financially: you and your partner should share debt levels, income levels, spending habits, credit scores, perceptions of money and all the things that your partner needs to know. The key to making good love is communication and the same is true for financial lovemaking as well.

    4) Is financial lovemaking only a topic for couples or those seeking relationships?

    No. Part of the lovemaking process means learning to love yourself. That means understanding your own relationship with money and how you are going to reach your own financial goals. Good financial health is not just for the benefit of current and future partners, it is also important for you. Additionally, financial lovemaking affects how money and relationships merge in all kinds of scenarios: with your children, relatives, friends, etc. By being financially healthy, you are ready to merge assets in an effective way when the right situation comes along.

    5) How does bad financial lovemaking spread beyond your significant other? What about other offspring, relatives, etc?

    Many financial lovemaking problems come from our children and parents. If you don’t raise your children to be financially independent, they can become liabilities during retirement rather than assets. If you don’t know how to manage your financial relationships with loved ones, you might find yourself being drained in a way that frustrates both you and your partner. Love is something that permeates every dimension of our lives, so effectively managing our money can be a tool toward making good love.

    6) What is a “life portfolio” and what do you mean when you say that “our most significant financial assets in life having nothing to do with money?”

    The most valuable things in your life are usually non-financial: your health, your happiness, your love and your time. All of these things were granted to us from birth and have nothing to do with money. Many times, I see people destroying the most valuable assets in their lives, all in the pursuit of money, and I find that to be sad. Money should be a tool for the enhancement of that which is most valuable to you, not a weapon to destroy the things that matter.

    Dr. Boyce Watkins is a Finance Professor at Syracuse University and author of the book, “Financial Lovemaking 101: Merging Assets with Your Partner in Ways that Feel Good.” To have Dr. Boyce commentary delivered to your email, please click here.

     

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  • Tasha Smith: On A Roll, Coaching Actors & Readying Tyler Perry’s ‘Married’ Sequel

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    Tasha Smith: On A Roll, Coaching Actors & Readying Tyler Perry's 'Married' Sequel
    Tasha Smith     — the scene-stealing diva from Tyler Perry‘s 2007 romantic drama ‘Why Did I Get Married?’ — is enjoying the success of another box-office success story this year; she has a cameo in Vince Vaughan‘s latest comedy, ‘Couples Retreat.’

    Many don’t know that Smith is a pro at acting roles due to the fact that she’s a sought after acting coach who has worked with some of the more popular black television and film actors on the scene. Why Did I Get Married, 2007The Camden, New Jersey native is bringing her acting workshop to New York City this weekend, and is confirmed for a jaunt in Atlanta at the top of the year. (Official details here.)

    Smith just wrapped the sequel to ‘Why Did I Get Married,’ which is expected to arrive in theaters on April 2, 2010.

    “I loved working on the sequel,” Smith told BV Newswire today. “What was on the page in the script does not compare to what we ended up doing once we started filming on the set. Tyler took it to a whole new level. If you thought [my character] Angela was wild and crazy in the first one, you will not believe what my character is doing in the sequel. I can’t wait for everyone to see it!”Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married

     

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  • Dr. Boyce Money: Do Entrepreneurs Need an MBA? Probably Not

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    I am going to say some things that will take money out of the pockets of people like myself. But darn it, it has to come out. I have taught MBA and undergraduate business students for the last 16 years, at many major universities. I believe strongly in the value of black entrepreneurship and I believe in the power of compassionate capitalism. The problem, however, is that there are times when I wonder about the power of an MBA. Fenorris Pearson, a successful black entrepreneur, has shared the same concerns, and I can’t say I disagree with him completely.

    Here’s the deal. An MBA can be a powerful tool to learn how to manipulate your way through the complexities of corporate America. Most programs teach you how to analyze charts, create spreadsheets and do all the little things that your boss is going to ask you to do. The problem, however, is that the vast majority of professors teaching MBA courses at major institutions have never actually done the work they are teaching you to do.

    An MBA student at an Ivy League institution recently told me that when he asked his professors how to actually implement the strategies that they were teaching on the chalk board, the responses from professors were always disappointing. The student aspires to be an entrepreneur, where being able to do something matters far more than your educational background. In fact, entrepreneurship is the ultimate test of your business skill: If you can’t do the job, your academic credentials aren’t going to help you win customers. Someone buying your product doesn’t care if you have a Harvard MBA; they only care if you are giving them good service for a fair price.

    The reason that university professors in many business schools across America have become ineffective at transmitting necessary tools to their students is that campuses have turned toward a commitment to research over practical skill building. Publishing complex research papers in journals that almost no one reads becomes the Ivory Tower’s elitist way of proving that they are better than you and that they don’t actually have to care if you aren’t getting what you need to be successful. The MBA becomes a bought and sold commodity, where any student who can cough up the cash is almost certain to walk out of the institution with a piece of paper in his/her hand. While this doesn’t define all MBA programs, it’s hard to find anyone who would not argue that there is not some degree of grade inflation.

    The professor you ask to help you find a job sometimes can’t do a thing because he has few contacts in industries in which he has no experience. The faculty member who is asked if he has seen his models used in practice can only show you his publication in the Journal of Finance. University faculty have become as weak and complacent as special interests in the health care system when it comes to remaining committed to an ineffective educational process that takes care of the few individuals in power. It won’t be until more practical models of education become preferred by society that university faculty will finally get the point. What is saddest is that many black scholars in business have also bought into the elitist “look, but don’t touch the public” model of scholarship, leading many of our greatest minds to rot away their potential. I am not being critical of their achievements; rather, I am encouraging them to not be afraid to leave the intellectual plantation.

    When it comes to the MBA, the bottom line is this: MBAs can be good for alumni networking and they are good for certification that allows you to obtain a position with a company. They may not, however, be very good at actually showing you how to start and run a successful company. You might get a better education on Google.com.

    Dr. Boyce Watkins is a Finance Professor at Syracuse University and author of the forthcoming book, “Black American Money.” To have Dr. Boyce commentary delivered to your email, please click here.

     

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  • **GG Exclusive** Mike Epps

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    We caught up with Mike Epps at the BET offices in NYC and he talked to us about his experience hosting the 4th Annual BET Hip Hop Awards and some of his favorite moments. Watch and commnet here. Be sure to tune into the BET Hip Hop Awards tonight.

    GLOBAL GRIND EXCLUSIVE: Mike Epps Talks About The BET Hip Hop Awards from Global Grind on Vimeo.

     

  • Rihanna: Heading to the HIgh Seas with Royal Caribbean

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    Rihanna: Heading to the HIgh Seas with Royal Caribbean Rihanna has gone into overdrive with promoting her fourth album, ‘Rated R.’ The Barbados native just released her new single ‘Russian Roulette’ and is planning a major performance a few days before her Def Jam release drops.

    On Nov. 19, the Covergirl Cosmetics spokeswoman will surprise a few lucky fans when she performs aboard a private three-night sailing on Royal Caribbean’s new Oasis of the Seas cruise ship.

    According to a spokesperson, the vessel is the world’s largest and will sail from its home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Rihanna fans can win a chance to see the Grammy Award-winner by texting keywords announced on Clear Channel radio stations from Oct. 26 through Nov. 6.

    The ‘Umbrella’ singer will become the first performer to take the stage of the Oasis’ revolutionary amphitheater-style space, the AquaTheatre, which transforms from pool by day to theater by night.

    Rihanna’s ‘Rated R’ will hit stores on Nov. 23.

     

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  • Banks Offer College Saving Deals: Are These The Best Financing Plans?

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    Banks and credit unions are developing new methods of helping families finance college educations. In this economy, families have seen certain accounts set aside for financing education, such as those funded by stock portfolios, steeply decline in value. On top of that, tuition costs at top schools have increased by 62% over the past ten years, cutting sharply into education savings. To help families cope with these trends, “a growing number of financial institutions are rolling out incentives to help families save or pay for higher education,” according to USA Today.

    Two examples of these college saving offerings include:

    Citizens Bank is giving a $1,000 bonus to consumers who open a college savings account by a child’s sixth birthday. Justice Federal Credit Union – which serves Department of Justice and Homeland Security employees – is offering a discount on a loan to pay for college costs. And Grow Financial Federal Credit Union in Tampa is donating money to student scholarships based on a local university football team’s “return yards,” which is how far players run with the ball after receiving a punt or kick. (USA Today)

    A new college saving deal offered by your bank may be the right thing for your family. Yet, financial experts urge consumers to carefully evaluate any college saving incentive. The motive for lending institutions to create these deals is to build better relationships with a future generation of customers. The student of today will need loans for grown-up purchases like houses once a college education is fully financed. Thus a bank’s offering may not necessarily be in your best interest. You will still want to shop around for college savings plans that net you and your student the best deal.

    What are some additional ways of saving for and paying for college during tough economic times? State 529 plans are one important tool in a parent’s arsenal for paying for college, and should be explored fully. Please see SmartMoney.com for more great college saving advice.

     

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  • Spotted: Boyz II Men & Disney’s First Black Princess

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    The Princess and the FrogSpotted: Boyz II Men & Disney's First Black Princess

    Grammy Award winning R&B supergroup Boyz II Men (l-r Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman and Nathan Morris) were on hand for the big official debut of Princess Tiana (of the forthcoming animated movie ‘The Princess and the Frog’) at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Oct. 26, 2009. The former Motown Records hit-makers visited the world’s most famous amusement destination as part of Disneyworld’s annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, where they performed a string of hits during the “Eat to the Beat” event. Earlier in the day, the ‘End of the Road’ singers helped welcome Princess Tiana during her theme park debut, which included an official procession, a New Orleans-inspired second line parade, and a 15 minute musical presentation.

     

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  • Grindettes: My Kick Game is Nice

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    Im so excited for the Spring 2010 collection from Alexander McQueen. The shoes are out of this world and celebrity stylist June Ambrose has been spotted wearing them already! They are called the “Monster Shoe” Peep the pictures below

                            
                            
                          
                           
      
    June Ambrose in the “Monster Shoe” by Alexander McQueen
    She is the 1ST Sighting…Im sure there will be more sightings to come
                    

  • Tyler Perry: Responding to Spike Lee’s ‘Coonery’ Criticism

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    Tyler Perry: Responds to Spike Lee

    With eight consistent films under his belt, Tyler Perry has overcome the odds of not only his upbringing but also setting the bar as one of Hollywood’s most relentless and profitable directors. As his dear friend and mentor, Oprah Winfrey recently stated, “Do not play him small, because he is not some lucky rich negro!” This and much more was all discussed on tonight’s episode of the long-running newsmagazine show ’60 Minutes,’ where the critically acclaimed director-actor discussed an array of topics including being abused by his father, Emmitt, as a child to firing back at Spike Lee‘s controversial comments comparing Perry’s body of work to “coonery and buffoonery.”

    Check out a video clip of Tyler Perry’s reaction to Spike Lee below.

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    In just four years, Tyler Perry has become the toast of Hollywood. Could you name another director black or white who can boast of having released six feature movie projects within a three year period? Nope. Check out Six Degrees of Tyler Perry.
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    Six Degrees of Tyler Perry

      Six Degrees of Tyler Perry
      In just three years, Tyler Perry has become the toast of Hollywood. Could you name another director black or white who can boast of having released six feature movie projects within a three year period? Nope. Not only did the New Orleans native write all of the storylines for the films, he starred in four. Combined, five of the films have grossed upwards of $250 million worldwide, some within budgets below $6 million. And with the major money train also comes associating with some of the biggest names in and out of the entertainment business. BlackVoices.com takes an introspective look at how a former homeless man turned chit’lin circuit theater czar has connections to the likes of Michael Jackson, Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston and Will Smith, to name a few. Check out Six Degrees of Tyler Perry.

      Tyler Perry
      The best-selling playwright turned Hollywood hot-shot (real name: Emmitt R. Perry, Jr.) was born Sept. 14, 1969 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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      Another New Orleans native, Ray Nagin, Jr. was elected into the office of Mayor of the Crescent City on March 6, 2002.

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      Known as the music capitol of the Gulf Coast, New Orleans was also the setting for ‘Lady Marmalade,’ a hit song from 1970s glam-soul trio Labelle, comprised of Patti LaBelle, Nona Hendryx and Sara Dash.

      Lenny Kravitz
      Modern day rock & roll demigod Lenny Kravitz is one of the top-notch talents chosen to produce Labelle’s long-awaited reunion album, ‘Back to Now,’ due out later this year via Verve Records.

      Lisa Bonet
      ‘The Cosby Show’ and ‘A Different World’ star Lisa Bonet eloped with Lenny Kravitz in November 1987. Their daughter Zoe Isaballe Kravitz was born the next year. The couple separated in 1991.

      Gary Dourdan
      ‘C.S.I.’ actor Gary Dourdan played Cree Summer‘s character’s love interest Shazza Zulu on the NBC sitcom ‘A Different World,’ which was originally developed as a spin-off vehicle for Lisa Bonet. The Philadelphia native appeared on 13 episodes from 1991 to 1992.

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      Gary Dourdan also played the love interest of Janet Jackson in the music video for her chart-topping ballad, ‘Again,’ in 1993.

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      Janet Jackson starred in the lead role of Tyler Perry‘s box office smash, ‘Why Did I Get Married?’ The twice divorced pop star won an NAACP Image Award for her performance.

      Ruben Cannon
      One of the most respected executives in Hollywood, Ruben Cannon has served as a casting director of film and TV projects dating all the way back to 1977. He co-executive produced Tyler Perry‘s ‘Why Did I Get Married?’

     

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  • Boston Market $1 Meal Deal

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    KFC isn’t the only game in town offering cheap eats. Now through Monday, Nov. 1, you can stop by your neighborhood Boston Market and get an entire MEAL for $1. You read it right, $1 MEAL! Click this link to download your free coupon for the $1 Boston Market chicken meal coupons. Only one coupon can be redeemed per person, per visit.

    Coupons are good for a quarter chicken, mashed potatoes and corn bread. Don’t miss out on this great deal. You’ll also find other valuable coupons on the Boston Market site valid until Nov. 25. But none like the $1 deal!

    BV came across another fast food deal. You may have heard about the new Black Jack tacos at Taco Bell. Well, it seems most of its participating restaurants are doling out free Black Jack tacos on Halloween night from 6PM to midnight. No coupon is necessary. Just stop in and get your freebie!

     

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  • **PHOTOS** Two Things Amber Rose Won’t Do

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    Amber Rose flashes her flat stomach while hanging out at her stylist Congo Green’s birthday party at Spaghetti Warehouse in Philadelphia on Friday (October 23).

    The 26-year-old model was at the party sans boyfriend Kanye West. Amber recently told the LA Times two things she wouldn’t do , saying, “Don’t ask me to grow out my hair or lose any weight. I want to represent real women who have curves!”

     

     

     

     

     

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  • Ledisi: Going ‘BLACKSTAGE’

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    Following the debut of her #1 album ‘Turn Me Loose’ topping the charts in August, two-time Grammy Award nominee Ledisi steadily remains one of the most proactive artist within today’s music scene. In addition to her being nominated for Best Female R&B/Soul Artist and performing at this year’s Soul Train Music Awards, Ledisi is also slated to hit the road beginning Oct. 29 in Houston alongside Mint Condition and Eric Benet for the ‘Sexy Soul Tour.’ In midst of her diligent schedule, the New Orleans native found the time to give Blackvoices.com an exclusive look at her behind the scene. ledisi

    Check Out Ledisi’s ‘BLACKSTAGE’ below.

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    Blackvoices.com recently went BLACKstage with Ledisi during an intimate showcase to preview her new album, ‘Turn Me Loose,’ which was released via Verve Forecast on Aug. 18, 2009. Here’s an exclusive look at some images of the special evening juxtaposed with facts about the acclaimed singer/songwriter.
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      While on a family vacation with Tom and Suri, Katie Holmes hit the beach near Rio de Janeiro in this blue one piece.

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      Rihanna hits the stage at the NFL Pepsi Smash Super Bowl Concert in a pair of knee-high black boots. What do you think about the pop singer’s look?

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      Mischa Barton wore this Elie Saab couture mint green gown to the Fashion Dinner for Aids at the Pavillon d’Armenonville. Is Mischa’s look a hit or miss?

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      Heroes star Hayden Panettiere arrives at the NBC Universal Pre-Super Bowl event at Portofino in a black tuxedo jacket and dress with a plunging neckline. Is the Hollywood starlet hot or not?

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      Diane Kruger wore Nina Ricci for the Fashion Dinner for Aids at the Pavillon d’Armenonville. Is her dress a mess or amazing?

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      Kim Kardashian opted for this floral strapless Tracey Reese dress for the 2009 Moves Magazine Super Bowl Party at The Venue Club. Let us know what you think about Kim’s look.

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      Burlesque beauty Dita Von Teese wore an ice blue Elie Saab (left) satin dress at the Fashion Dinner for Aids at the Pavillon d’Armenonville.

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      Spanish actress Penelope Cruz appeared at the the 2009 Goya Cinema Awards in Madrid in this black lace Chanel gown. Is it a win or a loss?

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      Amy Adams wore a Jasmine di Milo gold and silver sequin backless dress and Christian Louboutin heels to the 61st Annual Directors Guild of America Awards.

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      Being thousands of miles away didn’t stop Meryl Streep from celebrating the inauguration. The actress wore this Catherine Malandrino flag dress to the Paris premiere of Doubt.

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  • The Weekend Wave

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    Young Simmons- “This song is mad catchy!”

    Attitude-“Blow Ya Back Out”

     

    Shaka-“Just adding to the Gucci Man Wave.”

    Gucci Man- “Excuse Me”

     

    Jazmin- “Beacuse its my birthday month.”

    Trey Songz feat. Fabolous “Say Ahh”

     

    Blackspot-“I love this because it shows raw lyricism.”

    The Roots “Clones”

     

    Just Grinding- “Everybody deserves a 2nd chance”

    Chris Brown “Crawl”

     

    A.R-“It’s from one of my favorite movies, juice”

    Aaron Hall “Dont Be Afraid”

     

    Kandy-“im on my CRS ish this weekend”

    CRS- “US Placers”

     

    Blogxilla- “Weezy killed this!”

    Lil Wayne “Swag Surfing Freestyle”

     

    Which “Weekend Wave” song are you feeling the most?(answers)

  • Chris Rock Gets Real Sensitive About AOL and Good Hair

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    Maybe everybody hates Chris, but I don’t hate him at all. Most of us know Chris Rock for the genius that he is, and the way he intelligently and hilariously describes the world around us. So, you can imagine my dismay when I got a call from Charlamagne Tha God, morning host for 100.3 “The Beat” in Philadelphia, who told me that Chris Rock had some choice words for AOL Black Voices and the criticism he has received for his film, “Good Hair.”

    Chris seemed to feel that those claiming that the movie bombed at the box office were incorrect, since the film was only released in a few theaters. He even (accurately) explains that saying his film bombed is like “comparing the movie ‘He Got Game’ to ‘Star Wars’.” Good point. Here are some other issues that Chris brought up and how some of these issues relate to wealth, power and ownership.

    Chris discusses how difficult it is to do shows, commentary and films for a black audience. This is true, given that African American audiences are not as large as non-black and global audiences. In fact, when Ice Cube (my favorite rapper) released “Janky Promoters,” one of the statements made by an executive at the studio was that black movies have almost no global sales market. I am not sure if this was a racist fact or not, but it certainly is a fact.

    Chris’ interview (below) was quite intriguing for a number of reasons:

    1) He was criticized for saying that Oprah looks like a slave in one of her pictures. He says that he wasn’t saying that she looks like a slave (Oprah is one of his wealthy and powerful friends, he wouldn’t be that stupid – I learned firsthand about the backlash you can get from criticizing Oprah); he was saying that the picture was so old that it looked like a slave picture.

    2) Chris seemed incredibly emotional and highly flustered in the interview. I am not sure if this is an act, but I certainly hope it is. Chris Rock is a vet in the game, and I’d be shocked that he would be so sensitive about criticism for his film. Chris sounds like he needs a hug from his mama. If his mama is not available, he can borrow mine.

    3) Chris mentions in film that black men can be portrayed any old way, while people seem very sensitive to any portrayals of black women that are in the least bit critical. I actually agree with Chris when he says that anyone who criticizes his film needs to see it first. Also, being critical of black women is not exactly a popular thing to do – I find it interesting that all the problems of the black family and black relationships mentioned in Essence Magazine tend to be blamed almost entirely on men. The truth is that in a community, it takes two genders to Tango.

    4) Chris is a businessman: He mentioned that he would not release a film about black women if black women didn’t like it. During survey testing, he claims that 99 out of 100 black women like the film. The lesson here is that most products are not released to the public unless they are fully market tested. Also, the size and scope of the African American market makes room for a small number of films. At the same time, it is my hope that Chris Rock and others will take ownership of the film making process to ensure that more movies are made for black audiences, using appropriate images. Anyone who saw the “ghetto girl” in the cinematic flop “Couples Retreat” knows what I’m talking about.

    5) He seems to have a bit of a beef with AOL Black Voices. When asked about critical comments that Chris received in AOL BV, the entertainer went back into “Need-a-hug-from-mama” mode. I have two things to say to Chris: First, AOL Black Voices is PLURAL, implying that there is no one voice, but many who represent a variety of viewpoints. I, for one, think that Chris Rock’s work is outstanding, but I don’t represent all opinions on this site. Secondly, if Chris has a concern with comments that have been made, he should do what he did today – stand up for himself!

    In China, they have a saying, “The fattest pig will always get slaughtered.” Chris my man, you’re the fat pig – so don’t be surprised when the haters come out to turn you into pork chops. But make sure you also remember that everybody doesn’t hate Chris, a lot of people think you’re pretty cool.

    Dr. Boyce Watkins is a Finance Professor at Syracuse University and author of the forthcoming book, “Black American Money.” To have Dr. Boyce commentary delivered to your email, please click here.

     

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  • Obama Announces Small Business Bail Out

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    President Obama has finally outlined a bail out plan for America’s small businesses. Perhaps due to mounting criticism that the administration is only helping huge corporations weather the economic storm, the Obama Administration outlined a series of policies targeted to direct more capital to small banks and community institutions that lend to small businesses, especially in economically deprived areas. The New York Times reports:

    The measures, announced by Mr. Obama at a small records storage company in Maryland, would allow smaller community banks to borrow at low rates from the Treasury Department’s Troubled Asset Relief Program. It would also raise the loan caps on several popular Small Business Administration programs.

    Under the administration plan, banks with less than $1 billion in assets could borrow from the program at a lower interest rate than financial institutions are required to pay.

    In exchange, banks must demonstrate how they would increase lending to small businesses and follow up with quarterly reports. According to the White House, most business loans by the community banks that are eligible for the new rules are made to small businesses.

    In addition, community groups that lend to small businesses in low-income areas under a Treasury Department program will be able to borrow relief money at just 2 percent annually for eight years. In the past, banks have been leery of the such loans because the program allows the government to buy warrants for the banks’ common stock and because it requires the institutions to limit executive compensation. But the small banks probably will not have to issue warrants in that program rules contain an exception for infusions of less than $100 million. The proposal as described Wednesday caps the infusions at $20 million.

    To learn more about Obama’s small business bailout program, be sure to check out these sites:

    +Obama Announces Small-Business Lending Push
    +Community banks to get bailout money as Obama seeks to boost small business
    +Obama refocuses bailout on small businesses

     

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  • Chris Brown: Still Talking … About Being Mad at Oprah Winfrey

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    Chris Brown: Still Talking ... About Being Mad at Oprah WinfreyR&B crooner Chris Brown is talking to the media again. He’s promoting an upcoming album and last night (Oct. 21), the Virginia native paid a visit to hip hop radio personality Angie Martinez‘s popular New York City radio show. The 20-year-old singer – who was sentenced to180 days community service sentence after assaulting his girlfriend Rihanna — revealed that he is “tight” with media mogul Oprah Winfrey for not supporting him. He also vowed he will never hit another woman.

    “I don’t diss Oprah because I respect her as a woman [and] what she does for women all over the world, but I just feel me and her did so many things together,” Brown stated. “I just felt that at the time where would’ve I need a helping hand — not to boost my career just me as a person — for her to reach out and talk to me and Rihanna or something and make it like, ‘look this is what it is, this is wrong, this is right, this is not what it’s supposed to be….’ I’m not saying having me on the show … just help. That’s all I was asking for. Because at the end of the day I thought [Oprah and I] had that relationship to where it could be like that.”

    Shortly following the headline-grabbing altercation last February, Winfrey – who suffered domestic abuse, herself — told her international television audience: “If a man hits you once, he will hit you again.”

    Brown doesn’t believe that comment applies to him.

    “Statistically that goes into that, but me, I’m a guy who learns from his mistakes fast. I’m a guy who’s real like afraid of that, so I learn from my mistakes. I can be certain as Christopher Maurice Brown that it won’t happen (again),” he pledged. “At the end of the day, I’m doing my domestic violence counseling classes … and I see the hurt that it’s put a lot of people through. I’ve seen the hurt that it’s put my family through. Whether it’s been my family, Rihanna, [or] anybody and I don’t want to inflict that on anymore.”

    Listen to more of the interview on Angie Martinez’s official website.Chris Brown

     

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  • **NEW MUSIC** Adam Lambert – "Time For Miracles"

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    He may not have won, but he’s proving that all the spoils don’t go to the victor! Check out the first official single from American Idol runner up Adam Lambert, as he rocks out Time For Miracles, the theme song to the upcoming disaster flick 2012.

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  • Content On Demand: Clarence Clemons Telling ‘Tall Tales’ With New Memoir

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    Legendary saxophonist Clarence Clemons‘ first memoir, ‘Big Man: Real Life & Tall Tales,’ is in stores this week. Published by Grand Central Publishing, the hardcover tome (written with best friend and television producer Don Reo) is the very first book penned by a member of Bruce Springsteen‘s iconic E Street Band. “The Boss,” himself, even wrote the foreword for the book, which “isn’t the same old story” and “one that tells true, unknown stories … in a series of hybrid fact-and-fiction stories called “legends.” Clemons, 67, is a Norfolk, Virginia native who’s been a prominent member of the hit-making outfit since 1972. “The book was being written all my life,” he told Metro newspaper. “We just decided to put it down on paper. … It’s pretty great because it’s something I’ve never done before.’

     

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  • Quick Books 2010 is Here!

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    Quick Books and other financial management applications are integral to how many small business owners manage their affairs. If you are an accountant or business owner looking to upgrade your software, you are in luck! Accountingweb.com reports that:

    Intuit, Inc. has announced the release of its new version of QuickBooks financial software designed for small business owners. QuickBooks 2010 allows users to get connected to a wider array of powerful online services.

    With its new online capabilities, QuickBooks 2010 delivers valuable features designed to help small businesses save and make money, such as an e-mail marketing service to attract new customers. For millions, QuickBooks is an essential part of their business. Nearly 70 percent of small businesses recently surveyed say the financial management software helps their business be more profitable.

    To get the full specs, head on over to Accountingweb.com. Interested in the FREE online version of Quick Books? Click here.

     

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  • Financial Lovemaking: Man Shoots Boy for Sleeping with His Daughter

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    I have daughters and I love them all. They are all at “that age,” between 16 and 20, where they tend to love the boys that you want to beat down the most. Every time I hear them express their undying love for Lil Wayne, I can only think about him having 3 women pregnant at the same time. When I see a Chris Brown poster in their room, I remind them that Chris was accused of having boxing practice on Rihanna’s face.

    But as a father, you can’t protect your daughters from themselves. Some things they have to learn on their own. And if sleeping with a pants-saggin, “purple stuff dranking,” gold grill wearing, 10,000 tattoo having buffoon is the way they need to learn their lessons, you just kinda have to deal with it.I empathize with Wade Edwards, the man accused of shooting a boy for sleeping with his step daughter. Wade shot the boy four times, aiming for the “relevant zone” with each bullet. But while I can understand Wade’s anger, I do not, for one second, condone his actions.

    You see Wade, it takes two people to “get busy.” If your daughter was choosing to sleep with this boy, that was her bad decision, not yours. Sure, it was disrespectful for them to get naked under your roof, but fathers have been getting furious about this kind of thing since the beginning of time. Sex is a powerful drug, the essence of the existence of all mankind, so the urge of human attraction can be strong enough to lead to seemingly deviant behavior.

    The problem for Wade, however, is one that merges with the lessons we teach in Financial Lovemaking: Allowing your love for another person to cause you to do things that are going to be financially and emotionally devastating for your family. Wade might feel that he was somehow protecting his daughter (he claims that it was self defense, but I don’t buy that logic), but the truth is that he has now dragged his family into a draining legal drama that is going to cost them thousands in attorney’s fees and even more financial loses when one of the primary providers for the household has to spend his time in prison.

    Any father can relate to how Edwards might have been feeling. Also, every father has to wonder how far he would go to protect his children. I personally would give my life to save my daughters and not think twice about it. At the same time, I would not allow myself to go to prison to keep my daughters from having sex. Sexuality is a natural part of life, even when we feel that the person is too young to be doing it. Don’t pretend like you don’t know what I’m talking about; you probably did it too.

    The episode of Financial lovemaking is below. Enjoy!

    Dr. Boyce Watkins is a Finance Professor at Syracuse University and author of “Financial Lovemaking 101: Merging Assets with Your Partner in Ways that Feel Good.” To have Dr. Boyce commentary delivered to your email, please click here.

     

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