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Friday, May 3, 2013
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
PRAISE REPORT: DAMON LITTLE
We've been waiting in anticipation to hear the Good News on Damon Little, the quartet gospel singer of Damon Little and Nu Beginnings. The singer underwent heart surgery on April 22nd. This is his own account of what happened.
"As I ministered last week in the Carolinas, and was preparing for dates in Florida and Overseas; I noticed three times that I experienced shortness of breath. I had no chest discomfort but I remained concerned and mindful of the changes that were occurring in my body. The spirit led me to go home instead of to Florida and get myself checked out with a doctor.
"I went to the emergency room thinking I had a sinus infection and when I entered the emergency room, yes saints I lied—I told them my chest was hurting so that I could be seen quicker, the EKG was taken and came back great. I was told to go back to the waiting room but I then informed the nurses that my chest was really beginning to bother me. I was then escorted away for a cat scan that found fluid in my lungs. This was the first sign of congestive heart failure.
Damon reached out to all of his fans, friends and family and asked that we pray.
And prayers went up!
You will be happy to know that Damon is doing well at home recovering and states that the operation went very well. Here's his update.
"As promised, this is an update to inform my fans, friends, family, and the gospel music industry on the progress of my surgery. As Momma used to say, this is from the horse’s mouth”. Thanks be to God, my operation went very well; I had a few slight setbacks, but I am alive and I want to give God all the praise. As you guys know I had major open heart surgery, I was told before surgery that I probably would need stents, a pacemaker, or animal parts for the bypass surgery, but God fixed it that when they opened me they were able to repair my heart, because supernatural healing had already begun. I didn’t need a pacemaker, or foreign animal parts to complete the surgery."
He celebrated his birthday on April 27th and is in Good Spirits. He's asking for us to continue to pray and if you would like to reach out to him and his family, here is where you can send your mail.
Baltimore, MD. 21216, ltlfamcare@aol.com, or 410-462-5371.
-OhthatsWanda
"As I ministered last week in the Carolinas, and was preparing for dates in Florida and Overseas; I noticed three times that I experienced shortness of breath. I had no chest discomfort but I remained concerned and mindful of the changes that were occurring in my body. The spirit led me to go home instead of to Florida and get myself checked out with a doctor.
"I went to the emergency room thinking I had a sinus infection and when I entered the emergency room, yes saints I lied—I told them my chest was hurting so that I could be seen quicker, the EKG was taken and came back great. I was told to go back to the waiting room but I then informed the nurses that my chest was really beginning to bother me. I was then escorted away for a cat scan that found fluid in my lungs. This was the first sign of congestive heart failure.
Damon reached out to all of his fans, friends and family and asked that we pray.
You will be happy to know that Damon is doing well at home recovering and states that the operation went very well. Here's his update.
"As promised, this is an update to inform my fans, friends, family, and the gospel music industry on the progress of my surgery. As Momma used to say, this is from the horse’s mouth”. Thanks be to God, my operation went very well; I had a few slight setbacks, but I am alive and I want to give God all the praise. As you guys know I had major open heart surgery, I was told before surgery that I probably would need stents, a pacemaker, or animal parts for the bypass surgery, but God fixed it that when they opened me they were able to repair my heart, because supernatural healing had already begun. I didn’t need a pacemaker, or foreign animal parts to complete the surgery."
He celebrated his birthday on April 27th and is in Good Spirits. He's asking for us to continue to pray and if you would like to reach out to him and his family, here is where you can send your mail.
Baltimore, MD. 21216, ltlfamcare@aol.com, or 410-462-5371.
-OhthatsWanda
Monday, April 29, 2013
What's New in Entertainment--Watching TV on the Web?
What's new in Entertainment? I'll tell you what's new. This whole Web Series business. Well...at least it's new to me. In fact it's so new that I had to really dig and do research to find out first, what it is and also how popular it is, so that I can keep you posted on what's happening in Entertainment.
So the first question that I had to answer was: What is a web series? According to Wikepedia, a web series is defined as "...a series of videos, generally in episodic form, released on the Internet or also by mobile or cellular phone, and part of the newly emerging medium called web television."
Yes...people are actually getting their daily dose of television programming from the web these days. And some of your favorite well known producers, directors and film/tv writers are going in this direction.
I was first prompted to take a look into web tv when I learned that one of my favorite comedians, Tony Rock is starring in a new web series, Walk this Way, also starring actor Michael K. Williams; who played the character "Omar" in the HBO series The Wire.
Two highly talented actors starring in a web-program together from the newly-launched Alright TV, which IMDb describes as, "a faith/family-friendly YouTube channel created by Robert Johnson and Tracey E. Edmonds, in an agreement with YouTube."
We all know who Tracey Edmonds is right? The EX wife of Eddie Murphy.
Well she is half of the creative mind behind this web-comedy based on a pastor, played by Michael K Williams, of a mega church who counsels and provides "leadership" to his parishioners. Tony Rock just so happens to play one of those parishioners...and I took a moment to take a look at the first episode and I was IN TEARS from laughing so hard.
To take a look at the episode...check out the link below.
http://www.vanndigital.com/portfolio/walk-this-way-alrighttv-episode-1-starring-michael-k-williams-tony-rock
In watching this clip alone, I wondered what other good shows was I missing that is only happening on the web? Or what other well known actors and producers had their hand in web programming? Shockingly, I found that Mona Scott-Young, creator and Executive Producer of the VH1 hit drama reality show, Love & Hip Hop is also a Web programmer.
Mona's company, Monami Entertainment along with Direct Media, have joined forces in creating a live stream web program on GetintheMyx.com. The show which airs every Monday on the web is set up like a debate, where we get to watch different celebrities, bloggers, and on-air personalities go back and forth on contrasting ideas and opinions on a specific topic. For instance, on one webisode, radio personality K Foxx debated against Vivian Billings, of HipHopGossipSite.com. The topic was gossip. Hmmm...interesting right?
Who else, you ask? Well....
Nicci Gilbert, the R&B songstress of the group Brownstone and creator/producer of R&B Divas, is also getting her feet wet in the web series business with a show titled, Divas & Cocktails.
I already know what you're thinking... "that sounds like a regular Friday night hanging out with my girls." Well...that's kind of what it is. Rollingout.com describes the web series as a talk show that combines "the perfect mix of late night discussion, lip service, lifestyle, fashion, glam, headline buzz and celebrity dish.”
Nicci is set to dish the dirt and chat it up with the likes of, " 'NFL Wives' Chanita Foster, Stacii J Johnson of “Black Girls Radio”, Hannah Cashimere, and for the male perspective, BET and Tyler Perry’s Rodney Perry." The show starts May 1st at 11pm, following the premiere of TV One’s “R&B Divas," on Divasandcocktails.com.
If you want to check the clip of Divas & Cocktails...click the link.
http://rollingout.com/videos/rb-divas-nicci-gilbert-new-talk-show-divas-and-cocktails/
I guess I have to make an effort to take myself out of the stone age and get with the NEW program. And apparently, those new programs are on the web. I'll have to check them out. But, I will say...my patience is very thin when it comes to watching something on the internet. I do NOT like when the content is delayed, and takes FOREVER to continue. UGGGGH! But we shall see. What do you think? Will you be checking out any of the Web Series to come? There seems to be some good stuff out there and you know I'll keep you posted.
-OhthatsWanda
So the first question that I had to answer was: What is a web series? According to Wikepedia, a web series is defined as "...a series of videos, generally in episodic form, released on the Internet or also by mobile or cellular phone, and part of the newly emerging medium called web television."
Yes...people are actually getting their daily dose of television programming from the web these days. And some of your favorite well known producers, directors and film/tv writers are going in this direction.
I was first prompted to take a look into web tv when I learned that one of my favorite comedians, Tony Rock is starring in a new web series, Walk this Way, also starring actor Michael K. Williams; who played the character "Omar" in the HBO series The Wire.
Two highly talented actors starring in a web-program together from the newly-launched Alright TV, which IMDb describes as, "a faith/family-friendly YouTube channel created by Robert Johnson and Tracey E. Edmonds, in an agreement with YouTube."
We all know who Tracey Edmonds is right? The EX wife of Eddie Murphy.
Well she is half of the creative mind behind this web-comedy based on a pastor, played by Michael K Williams, of a mega church who counsels and provides "leadership" to his parishioners. Tony Rock just so happens to play one of those parishioners...and I took a moment to take a look at the first episode and I was IN TEARS from laughing so hard.
To take a look at the episode...check out the link below.
http://www.vanndigital.com/portfolio/walk-this-way-alrighttv-episode-1-starring-michael-k-williams-tony-rock
In watching this clip alone, I wondered what other good shows was I missing that is only happening on the web? Or what other well known actors and producers had their hand in web programming? Shockingly, I found that Mona Scott-Young, creator and Executive Producer of the VH1 hit drama reality show, Love & Hip Hop is also a Web programmer.
Mona's company, Monami Entertainment along with Direct Media, have joined forces in creating a live stream web program on GetintheMyx.com. The show which airs every Monday on the web is set up like a debate, where we get to watch different celebrities, bloggers, and on-air personalities go back and forth on contrasting ideas and opinions on a specific topic. For instance, on one webisode, radio personality K Foxx debated against Vivian Billings, of HipHopGossipSite.com. The topic was gossip. Hmmm...interesting right?
Who else, you ask? Well....
Nicci Gilbert, the R&B songstress of the group Brownstone and creator/producer of R&B Divas, is also getting her feet wet in the web series business with a show titled, Divas & Cocktails.
I already know what you're thinking... "that sounds like a regular Friday night hanging out with my girls." Well...that's kind of what it is. Rollingout.com describes the web series as a talk show that combines "the perfect mix of late night discussion, lip service, lifestyle, fashion, glam, headline buzz and celebrity dish.”
Nicci is set to dish the dirt and chat it up with the likes of, " 'NFL Wives' Chanita Foster, Stacii J Johnson of “Black Girls Radio”, Hannah Cashimere, and for the male perspective, BET and Tyler Perry’s Rodney Perry." The show starts May 1st at 11pm, following the premiere of TV One’s “R&B Divas," on Divasandcocktails.com.
If you want to check the clip of Divas & Cocktails...click the link.
http://rollingout.com/videos/rb-divas-nicci-gilbert-new-talk-show-divas-and-cocktails/
I guess I have to make an effort to take myself out of the stone age and get with the NEW program. And apparently, those new programs are on the web. I'll have to check them out. But, I will say...my patience is very thin when it comes to watching something on the internet. I do NOT like when the content is delayed, and takes FOREVER to continue. UGGGGH! But we shall see. What do you think? Will you be checking out any of the Web Series to come? There seems to be some good stuff out there and you know I'll keep you posted.
-OhthatsWanda
Friday, April 26, 2013
Lauryn's Open Letter
It seems as if Jay-Z is not the only one talking about or actually writing Open Letters these days. The Ex Fugee member, Ms Lauryn Hill has released a letter addressing many of the recent talked about issues regarding her potential jail sentence for failing to pay taxes and also her new record deal.
This is what she writes,
MLH
Deep right? All I know is she herself has confirmed that there is a new record deal and there will be new Lauryn music. However, as she stated....this Lauryn is NOT the same Lauryn that we know and remember from 10 years ago. She's representing a new element in life so I have to wonder what her music will say about who she is and where is in her life right now. I guess we'll have to wait and see. In the mean time and in between time. We can stay familiar with this one....
-OhThatsWanda
This is what she writes,
It has been reported that I signed a new record deal, and that I did this to pay taxes. Yes, I have recently entered into an agreement with Sony Worldwide Entertainment, to launch a new label, on which my new music will be released. And yes, I am working on new music.
I’ve remained silent, after an extensive healing process. This has been a 10+ year battle, for a long time played out behind closed doors, but now in front of the public eye. This is an old conflict between art and commerce… free minds, and minds that are perhaps overly tethered to structure.
This is about inequity, and the resulting disenfranchisement caused by it. I’ve been fighting for existential and economic freedom, which means the freedom to create and live without someone threatening, controlling, and/or manipulating the art and the artist, by tying the purse strings.
It took years for me to get out of the ‘parasitic’ dynamic of my youth, and into a deal that better reflects my true contribution as an artist, and (purportedly) gives me the control necessary to create a paradigm suitable for my needs. I have been working towards this for a long time, not just because of my current legal situation, but because I am an artist, I love to create, and I need the proper platform to do so.
The nature of my new business venture, as well as the dollar amount reported, was inaccurate, only a portion of the overall deal. Keep in mind, my past recordings have sold over 50,000,000 units worldwide, earning the label a tremendous amount of money (a fraction of which actually came to me).Only a completely complicated set of traps, manipulations, and inequitable business arrangements could put someone who has accomplished the things that I have, financially in need of anything. I am one artist who finds value in openly discussing the dynamics within this industry that force artists to compromise or distort themselves and what they do, rather than allowing them to make the music that people need. There are volumes that could (and will) be said.
MLH
Deep right? All I know is she herself has confirmed that there is a new record deal and there will be new Lauryn music. However, as she stated....this Lauryn is NOT the same Lauryn that we know and remember from 10 years ago. She's representing a new element in life so I have to wonder what her music will say about who she is and where is in her life right now. I guess we'll have to wait and see. In the mean time and in between time. We can stay familiar with this one....
Twerking Gon' Wrong in Walmart (Vocals by Fantasia.)
What's the definition of a HOT MESS!!! That would be this.....
A late night trip to Walmart (in heels and a leopard dress) is clearly what prompts a Twerkin Session in the middle of the aisle in front of the Lite Beer. But wait...it doesn't stop there.
Then we move to bake goods section...and continue to drop it...drop it low.
SMH!!! I'm not sure what song popped in this young lady's head at the time the twerkin began...or maybe she just had a flashback from her experience at the club she just left and wanted to revisit that moment...(not just once but SEVERAL times in SEVERAL sections of Club WALMART.)
Whatever song it was that popped in her head....it can't be better than the one my girl Fantasia did as she watched the youtube video of this lady pop lock and droppin it, during her recent visit to Andy Cohen's Watch What Happens Live.
Fantasia did one of Jerome's moves from Martin (sitcom) and said, I wrote a song about it....like to hear it....hear it go. It's called...."Twerking by the Cakes."
Here are her Lyrics that she sang in her southern twang as she snapped the rhythm...."Twerking by the cakes....twerking by the cakes...twerking by the cakes-yes I'm twerking by the cakes. Now I'm twerking by the fish...I'm twerking by the fish.....hold up.....now I'm twerking by the milk."
No one can sing a theme song to a girl gettin it poppin in Walmart like Fantasia. To see and hear Fantasia on Andy Cohen. Check the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkYN8IpWD3Q
And of course-I have to add my (POV).....Please STOP Twerkin by the cakes ladies. Even though Fantasia did you justice with this song....it is still a HOT MESS! #Knock it off
And yes....all that jumping and popping is making that clapping sound.
-OhThatsWanda
A late night trip to Walmart (in heels and a leopard dress) is clearly what prompts a Twerkin Session in the middle of the aisle in front of the Lite Beer. But wait...it doesn't stop there.
Then we move to bake goods section...and continue to drop it...drop it low.
Whatever song it was that popped in her head....it can't be better than the one my girl Fantasia did as she watched the youtube video of this lady pop lock and droppin it, during her recent visit to Andy Cohen's Watch What Happens Live.
Fantasia did one of Jerome's moves from Martin (sitcom) and said, I wrote a song about it....like to hear it....hear it go. It's called...."Twerking by the Cakes."
Here are her Lyrics that she sang in her southern twang as she snapped the rhythm...."Twerking by the cakes....twerking by the cakes...twerking by the cakes-yes I'm twerking by the cakes. Now I'm twerking by the fish...I'm twerking by the fish.....hold up.....now I'm twerking by the milk."
No one can sing a theme song to a girl gettin it poppin in Walmart like Fantasia. To see and hear Fantasia on Andy Cohen. Check the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkYN8IpWD3Q
And of course-I have to add my (POV).....Please STOP Twerkin by the cakes ladies. Even though Fantasia did you justice with this song....it is still a HOT MESS! #Knock it off
And yes....all that jumping and popping is making that clapping sound.
-OhThatsWanda
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Jamie Foxx--So Much for Looks huh?
This is the picture of Jamie Foxx that has everyone bugging out. Is it a good look for him???
Actually YES it is a good look for him. And if you check out the movies next month, in May 2013, you might just agree.
Jamie is geared up to hit the big screen in the new Spider Man movie, "The Amazing Spider Man 2," where he plays Max Dillon, the alter-ego of Electro, and the above picture is of Jamie in full character.
All Spider Man fans can look forward to seeing Jamie as a villain in this movie and for some reason, I think he's going to give a killer performance in this role. From the picture...it looks like he's already giving his all to this character. Look for it to hit a theater near you soon.
-OhthatsWanda
Jamie is geared up to hit the big screen in the new Spider Man movie, "The Amazing Spider Man 2," where he plays Max Dillon, the alter-ego of Electro, and the above picture is of Jamie in full character.
All Spider Man fans can look forward to seeing Jamie as a villain in this movie and for some reason, I think he's going to give a killer performance in this role. From the picture...it looks like he's already giving his all to this character. Look for it to hit a theater near you soon.
-OhthatsWanda
Fantasia--Working that Upscale.
(SNAPPING MY FINGERS...)YOU BETTA WORK MS FANTASIA!!!!!
Who shut it down on the the May cover issue of Upscale Magazine? That would be the Southern Belle, Fantasia Barrino!!!
Is it just me or do you feel like her new single "Lose to Win," is her theme song and it stays on repeat in her head in EVERYTHING she's been doing lately? It seems like it's a Brand New Fantasia and I love it!!!!
From the moment she did the interview with Jet magazine and they totally disrespected her first by using photos from over ten years ago for the cover and then by posting a not so kind FB post on how Fantasia struggles at reading. Fantasia is not taking a back seat to ANYTHING that's is going on in life anymore. She spoke out against Jet via Twitter by posting this pic (of their cover photo) and had this to say,
“This saddens Me!!! It is clear that this picture is 10 Years Old and JET Magazine puts it on the Cover!! After I send them the NEW LOOK AND DIRECTION. . SAD!!! I WANT A PUBLIC APOLOGY FROM JET. Now im not sure if the interview is correct. SEE!! America they and use me as they crash Dummy BUT NO MORE. IF I DONT STAND FOR SOMETHING ILL FALL FOR ANYTHING.”
"If I don't stand for something I'll fall for anything." True Indeed Ms Tasia!!! And she's is doing a phenomenal job at standing for something. These days Fantasia is standing for Strength! She stands for New Beginnings! And let us NOT forget how she is standing tall as hell for SEXY-- like it's nobody's business.
I say it again....YOU BETTA WORK!!
In her interview with Upscale Fantasia spoke about being herself and being comfortable enough to be honest about who she is and what she has endured. This is what she had to say,
“Everything that I’ve talked about and put out there, it’s helped someone. It might not have helped the person who had something smart to say or had a joke or whatever, but there’s 10 other people that’s inspired by my story. So I wouldn’t change anything. I’m just going to continue to be that person that is open and honest because that’s me, that’s Fantasia.”
And one person she has inspired through her music and her story is myself. Clearly I am and have been a Fantasia fan, supporter & encourager....however you choose to refer to it these days. I applaud her for her ability to shine through all the bullsh*- that she has been through publicly and still come out #WINNING!
This is why "Lose to Win," the first single off the album Side Effects of You is perfection for her and also the perfect selection for her recent performance on American Idol. She shut it down as only Tasia can.
Keep winning Fantasia! And keep standing for "all things moving forward."
If you don't have the album yet, Side Effects of You, my advice....go get that and BLAST "Without Me."
-OhthatsWanda
Is it just me or do you feel like her new single "Lose to Win," is her theme song and it stays on repeat in her head in EVERYTHING she's been doing lately? It seems like it's a Brand New Fantasia and I love it!!!!
From the moment she did the interview with Jet magazine and they totally disrespected her first by using photos from over ten years ago for the cover and then by posting a not so kind FB post on how Fantasia struggles at reading. Fantasia is not taking a back seat to ANYTHING that's is going on in life anymore. She spoke out against Jet via Twitter by posting this pic (of their cover photo) and had this to say,
“This saddens Me!!! It is clear that this picture is 10 Years Old and JET Magazine puts it on the Cover!! After I send them the NEW LOOK AND DIRECTION. . SAD!!! I WANT A PUBLIC APOLOGY FROM JET. Now im not sure if the interview is correct. SEE!! America they and use me as they crash Dummy BUT NO MORE. IF I DONT STAND FOR SOMETHING ILL FALL FOR ANYTHING.”
"If I don't stand for something I'll fall for anything." True Indeed Ms Tasia!!! And she's is doing a phenomenal job at standing for something. These days Fantasia is standing for Strength! She stands for New Beginnings! And let us NOT forget how she is standing tall as hell for SEXY-- like it's nobody's business.
I say it again....YOU BETTA WORK!!
In her interview with Upscale Fantasia spoke about being herself and being comfortable enough to be honest about who she is and what she has endured. This is what she had to say,
“Everything that I’ve talked about and put out there, it’s helped someone. It might not have helped the person who had something smart to say or had a joke or whatever, but there’s 10 other people that’s inspired by my story. So I wouldn’t change anything. I’m just going to continue to be that person that is open and honest because that’s me, that’s Fantasia.”
And one person she has inspired through her music and her story is myself. Clearly I am and have been a Fantasia fan, supporter & encourager....however you choose to refer to it these days. I applaud her for her ability to shine through all the bullsh*- that she has been through publicly and still come out #WINNING!
This is why "Lose to Win," the first single off the album Side Effects of You is perfection for her and also the perfect selection for her recent performance on American Idol. She shut it down as only Tasia can.
Keep winning Fantasia! And keep standing for "all things moving forward."
If you don't have the album yet, Side Effects of You, my advice....go get that and BLAST "Without Me."
-OhthatsWanda
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