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Palin is once again being critical towards President Obama

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Sarah Palin is a hypocrite perhaps she has forgotten about her out of wedlock grandson? whom would have been in the white house if McCain would have won the election. Yes you and your daughter are the epitome of decency. Common was invited to the White House due to his work with children in the Chicago school system as he teaches them about poetry. Poetry was what he was invited for not for a performance of his music. Yes his lyrics in is music may be offensive to some but I have heard worst from other rappers.

He is far from a “thug” Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr is someone with class he has never been charge with doing anything illegal or has degraded women in his music.  If  republican news   fox news recalls  they called him a legendary rapper now they have reduce a Grammy winning artist to a thug. A thug by the way is someone who does things illegally, a thug is someone who is a deadbeat father. A thug  can be a white person also.

I wonder if Eminem had been invited if such harsh criticism would have be said?

 

 

 

In a Fox News appearance last night, Sarah Palin reiterated the complaints she had aired on Facebook and Twitter about the White House decision to host the rapper Common at a poetry event this week. The former Alaska governor said that Common's appearance was an affront to "class and decency."

"You know, the White House's judgment on inviting someone who would glorify cop killing during Police Memorial Week, of all times, you know, the judgment--it's just so lacking of class and decency and all that's good about America with an invite like this," the former Alaska governor said on Fox's "On the Record." "And you know, it's just so easy to assume that they're just inviting someone like me or somebody else to ask, 'Come on, Barack Obama, who are you palling around with now?' "

 Palin was one of several critics earlier this week who assailed the Obama administration for including Common on the roster of performers at Wednesday's "Evening of Poetry" for students at the White House.

During her Fox appearance, Palin also noted Common's criticism of interracial relationships. "Of all the wonderful talent that's out there all over the country, why a rapper who would glorify a sense of racism and all those things that I've already named, with the inciting the violence and the cop killing--why of all people to invite--why put him on a pedestal in the White House?" she asked.

White House spokesman Jay Carney addressed the controversy earlier in the day at a press briefing, saying "the president ... opposes the kinds of lyrics that have been written about," noting that Obama has spoken out against the glorification of violence and misogyny in rap lyrics. The White House spokesman also reaffirmed Obama's support for law enforcement.

Carney defended Common--whose birth name is Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr.--saying "within the genre of hip-hop and rap, he is what's known as a ... conscious rapper." Carney went on to explain the broader reasoning behind Common's inclusion at the event: "I think that one of the things that the president appreciates is the work that Mr. Lynn has done with children, especially in Chicago, trying to get them to focus on poetry, as opposed to some of the negative influences of life on the street."

So what did the rapper end up performing Wednesday? The piece focused on Common's life struggle and those he sees around him, as well as offering a hat tip to the president, whom the rapper has long supported.

It began: "I woke up with the sunshine. A sunshine I had never seen. There was light at the end of it. Reminded me to forever dream."

 

Palin says White House invite to rapper Common lacks ‘decency’ - Yahoo! News

Congrats To Justin Timberlake for being honor at the Kids’ Choice Awards

 

Justin Timberlake is being honor at the Kids Choice awards for his humanitarian work . He is a long time supporter of Shriner Hospital for Children as a supporter he hosts a annual PGA golf Tournament in Miami and doing the tournament he and other celebrities  participates in various events doing the tournament . A whole week of events occur doing the tournament. He has played a part in the betterment of the environment as he has a earth friendly golf course in Millington, TN ..

 

Nickelodeon is honoring Justin Timberlake for more than his burping.
The musician-turned-actor will receive the big help award on Saturday at the Kids' Choice Awards in L.A. for his charitable and environmental efforts, PEOPLE announces exclusively.
"I was inspired at a young age by my parents and family to do everything possible to give back to the world around us," Timberlake, 30, says in a statement. "And it has become a mission of mine to help kids of all ages understand the importance of getting involved in their communities and local charities and doing their part to preserve the planet."

Timberlake has been a dedicated supporter of Shriners Hospitals for Children since 2008, and he hosts an annual PGA golf tournament with a week-long series of events that raises money for programs and services benefiting children in need. He also opened the environmentally friendly Mirimichi Golf Course in Millington, Tenn., which helps the surrounding wildlife habitat and uses less water.
Aside from being a two-time burp award champion, Timberlake has also received two blimps from the Kids' Choice Awards. And he hosted the show in 2007.

Kids' Choice Awards to Honor Justin Timberlake : People.com#close=1#close=1#close=1

Zoe Saldana Actress in movie Avatar is Engaged to long time Beau Keith Britton

Congrats to Zoe Saldana and her engagement to beau of ten years are engaged ! Saldana 32 have kept her personal life private.  Her fiance 33 is the CEO of  my fashion database. Congrats to them both.

News - Rep: Avatar's Zoe Saldana Is Engaged! - Healthy Lifestyle - UsMagazine.com

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Justin Timberlake protégé Esmee Denters

Those of you who are familiar with that little website called YouTube. You know that little unknown website with a million videos. Well along with Justin Bieber, Esmee was the other breakout star to debut on YouTube with covers of well-known artist. Justin thought she was a amazing talent and sign her to his label Tennman Records. She first debut her album in Europe and debut her single Outta here last year. This new hit “Love Dealer” I believe is the one that will make her the popstar to watch in the US.

The song is mix of Pop, hiphop and R&B thanks to uber producer and musician Justin Timberlake. He is also feature in the video

See for yourself and you be judge on if this the hit to seal her debut in the US market

 

Justin Timberlake protege Esmee Denters: Will this new video finally make her a star? | EW.com

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PHOTO: Justin Timberlake in Esmée Denters's New Video - Music News, Justin Timberlake : People.com

Justin Timberlake and Esmée

Esmée Denters scored the ultimate costar for her new video "Love Dealer": Justin Timberlake. Timberlake is featured on the uptempo R&B song, which he co-produced with Stargate and co-wrote with Denters, 21.

The video, directed by The Malloys, was shot in March in downtown L.A. and shows "the process of recording her song," says a source. "Justin sends Esmée out into the world and watches her career take off as he looks down on her from a rooftop." Dutch-born Denters – who was discovered after posting cover versions of popular songs on YouTube in 2006 – was the first artist signed to Timberlake's label, Tennman Records. "Love Dealer" hits radio in May and will appear on her album Outta Here, which debuts in August. See what other readers have to say about this story – or leave a comment of your own

via www.people.com

I can't wait to hear Esmee album! If it is as amazing as Matt album I know I am going to be a fan!

Oprah Winfrey plans nighttime show on her network - Yahoo! News

Finally Oprah is giving insight into her newest chapter of her amazing career as a media mogul . Her network OWN where she will be working behind the secens and doing brand new shows on her OWN network. OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) I am so thrill about the news and look forward to seeing the shows in 2011!

 

NEW YORK – Oprah Winfrey has reigned in daytime for a quarter-century, but she'll be moving to nights to host a show on her brand-new cable channel.

The program makeup of the much-anticipated Oprah Winfrey Network became clearer Thursday with the announcement of five new series. These include "Oprah's Next Chapter," which should reassure viewers that Winfrey will appear on the 24-hour network she'll largely be guiding from behind the scenes.

"My vision for OWN is to create a network that inspires our viewers and makes them want to be who they are on their best day," said Winfrey, 56, in a statement.

But her millions of fans will want to see her, not just feel her, and on a regular basis. "Oprah's New Chapter" seems a promising start.

Each edition will release her from the studio and her longtime talk-show format for conversations and travel around the world.

"From the Taj Mahal to her beloved oak tree, the Great Wall to her own teahouse, it's a whole new kind of Oprah show," according to the network. "If she can dream it, she'll do it!"

"Oprah's Next Chapter" is scheduled to premiere in late 2011. That will be shortly after Winfrey lays to rest her weekday syndicated talk show at the close of its 25th season, a milestone she said "feels right in my bones" when she voiced her plans on the air last November.

A joint venture of Winfrey's Harpo Inc. and Discovery Communications Inc., OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network is now set to sign on Jan. 1 after missing two earlier deadlines. It will be available in approximately 80 million homes, replacing the Discovery Health Channel.

 

Justin Timberlake about to enter Friends with Benefits - HitFix.com

Want to know why Justin Timberlake has no plans for a new album anytime soon?  It might just be because his big screen career is keeping him too busy to get in the studio.  The pop superstar has logged significant screen time in films such as "Black Snake Moan," "Alpha Dog," "The Love Guru" and "Southland Tales," but the past year has been much more productive.  Timberlake landed the role of Napster founder Sean Parker in David Fincher's highly anticipated "The Social Network" and is currently shooting the comedy "Bad Teacher" with ex-girlfriend Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel.  Now, it looks like the Grammy-winner will immediately segue into yet another motion picture. Director Will Gluck has already impressed Screen Gems with his new comedy "Easy A" starring Emma Stone, Amanda Bynes, Cam Gigandet, Thomas Haden Church, Patricia Clarkson, Lisa Kudrow and Stanley Tucci.  The Sony Pictures division is so enamored they've recruited him to spearhead their new romantic comedy "Friends With Benefits" and Deadline reports Timberlake is coming on board as one of the film's three leads. Reportedly, "Benefits" follows a headhunter who recruits a magazine editor (yes, it must be a period piece).  Since both are too busy to date, they become casual sex partners with no strings attached.  Of course, it all gets way too complicated when Timberlake's character falls for the girl who is actually dating someone else. Gluck is expected to do a rewrite of Keith Merryman and David Newman's original script. No word on when "Benefits" will actually begin production, but it will not occur until this fall at the earliest.

via www.hitfix.com

I cannot wait to see Justin in both his upcoming movies! So happy for him!

3 girls plead not guilty in bullying case - Crime & courts- msnbc.com

My heart breaks when thinking about the harassment that was made to this young girl . I am glad this prosecutor and the state of Boston are making examples of these juvenile delinquents!  I hope they are charged with the maximum penalty. Their parents should also really look deeply into the behavior these children by seeking psychiatric care for them. That you girl life was cut short because she could no longer take the constant stalking and psychological pain from something that went beyond teasing. These are not the only kids being horrid bullies but also take in account the group of teenagers who take pleasure in beating another person. Teenagers like that are dangerous to society because they are showing signs of being a homicidal person.

Here information about the case from MSNBC:

HADLEY, Mass. - Lawyers for three teenage girls accused of participating in the bullying of a 15-year-old girl who committed suicide entered not guilty pleas Thursday on their behalf to charges including civil rights violations and criminal harassment.

Ashley Longe, Sharon Chanon Velazquez and Flannery Mullins, all 16, did not appear in Franklin-Hampshire Juvenile Court for their arraignments.

A judge ordered them to have no contact with the family of Phoebe Prince, a South Hadley High School freshman who hanged herself in January after what prosecutors called an "unrelenting" three-month bullying campaign by six teenagers. Prosecutors say Prince was targeted after she briefly dated a popular boy.

3 girls plead not guilty in bullying case - Crime & courts- msnbc.com

Hit the link to read more about this case.

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Khadijah's Journey from Skid Row to Harvard - Oprah.com

For more than 100 years, Los Angeles' Union Rescue Mission has been a refuge for homeless families. At night, women and children fill the bunk beds on the shelter's fourth floor, a safe place for those who don't have a home of their own.

Khadijah, a young woman from California, spent many nights doing her homework in one of these beds. She wrote English essays, practiced math problems and studied for exams until the lights went out at 10 p.m.

Khadijah began moving from shelter to shelter with her mother and younger sister when she was 6 years old. When there were no shelters available, Khadijah says she and her family slept in bus stations or on the street.

Despite their circumstances, Khadijah says her mother always held her and her sister to a higher standard. "No matter where we lived, no matter how bad our circumstances may have been, my mom was always positive," she says.

In 12 years, Khadijah attended 12 different schools, but she kept up with her peers by spending day after day at the Los Angeles Public Library. "It changed my life," she says. "The library gave me some control over some aspect of my life. Even though I couldn't really control where I would live or anything, I could control how much I wanted to learn."

During Khadijah's sophomore year in high school, she decided to do whatever it took to stay in one place. From that point on, she woke up every morning at 4:30 a.m. to catch a bus from Los Angeles' Skid Row to Jefferson High, which was two hours away. "Who wouldn't want to escape that kind of life in Skid Row or in the shelters to come to this?" she says. "That's what I focused on."

via www.oprah.com

Read more of her story at oprah.com