When Lindsey Lohan was selected to play the role of Elizabeth Taylor, the entertainment world, silently disapproved. It seemed that everyone was thinking the same thing, but no one wanted to say it out loud. Rosie Odonnell, is apparently unafraid. In an interview with the Today Show, Rosie ripped Lohan, declaring her to be thoroughly unfit for the role. O’Donnell was hosting the show, when the topic of “Liz and Dick” a Lifetime Movie, dedicated to Elizabeth Taylor came up. At first, Odonnell was empathetic towards Lindsey. She declared, “I feel very sorry for her”. Her primary objections were that Lindsay was still eradic and unpredictable. She pointed out that the starlet failed to even perform well on SNL. But when fellow guest panelists, Star Jones and Donny Deutch began to defend Lindsay’s casting Rosie became more emphatic. “I don’t think she’s right for the role, and I don’t think she’s capable at this point of doing what’s needed to portray that character. She effectively declared Lindsay to be a “has-been” when she added, “I think the interest level in her has waned significantly”. When Donny Deutsch pushed back claiming that “Lohan is our generation’s Elizabeth Taylor”, ROSIE LOST IT! She declared, “You’re out of your mind! You’re a crackhead! The Last Thing she did good she was sixteen”!

Worthy Readers: What Do You Think of the decision to cast Lindsay Lohan as the legendary, Elizabeth Taylor?

 

Is this sleek device, the next iPhone. Rumors are circulating throughout the web that Apple is about to drop the next iteration of it’s trademark phone. The incredible excitement seems to be centered around the physical design of the phone. Perhaps, you would have to be a true geek to appreciate the subtlety but Apple fans are excited by the prospect that the next iPhone might be curved (oohs and awes)! In order to understand why this is a big deal, you simply have to understand that in order to make a curved device, Apple will need to employ, a new hi-tech, Liquid Metal alloy! The liquid metal, feels like glass and is a mixture of lithium, nickel, copper and zirconium. Its light, tough and scratch resistant. A metallic phone, with a smooth curvature! Rumors suggest that the new phone may arrive, in June-although supply chain complications may push it back until, October.

Worthy Readers, DO YOU WANT ONE?

Deion Sanders, has filed charges against his wife, for allegedly assaulting him, in front of their children. Deion and Pilar Sanders have been enduring a terrible and very public divorce. This latest incident occurred, in their home. Deion alleges that his wife and a friend, jumped him in the presence of their children. The details of the violent altercation are not being disclosed. Deion, seems to have gone the extra mile, to ensure that every moment of the ordeal was publicly catalogued-which will come in handy during their divorce proceedings. Sanders tweeted, late Monday that his children had “just witnessed their mother and a friend jump me in my room”.

The saddest and perhaps most telling aspect of the event came, when Deion, tweeted a picture of his children, filling out police reports, against their mother!

Its worth noting that this was not the first violent exchange, which resulted in police involvement. In February, Pilar Sanders called the police, alleging that she was assaulted by  Deion’s female associate. Pilar claimed at the time, that a woman named Laura arrived at Deion’s mansion and was turned away, by Pilar. When Laura refused to leave, as Pilar requested, Pilar was struck in the eye, with an object thrown by Laura. Pilar found a phone and called 911. No arrests were made. The Sander’s divorce was initiated by Pilar, who claimed that Deion had engaged in numerous trysts with several mistresses.  Among the women was a 20 year old model, Aleea Stanton.

 

Deion was also allegedly involved with Tracey Edmonds, the ex-wife of Babyface (song writer and mega producer). Edmonds is also the ex of Eddie Murphy. Pilar was attempting to extract depositions from the string of mistresses. The women, were uncooperative which lead to accusations that Deion had bribed the women with money, to keep quiet about their affairs.

It is worth noting that Deion, stands to gain considerably from the meticulous record he has publicly collected on this latest incident. If he can establish that Pilar has engaged in episodes of violence, during their marriage or even, during the divorce proceedings, he could have considerable leverage to deny her, custody or child support of any kind  (I’m just saying……….).

UPDATED: Think Like A Man, took the top spot in the weekend’s box office with 33.6 million dollars. The incredible achievement could prove to skeptical Hollywood big wigs that positive movies, with large African American casts, are indeed viable! Some are even suggesting that TLM could revitalize the dying romantic comedy genre. Perhaps this success will lead to an increase in quality roles for African American actors.  The movie’s cast took the time to post thank-you videos for fans!

The Seattle Post Intelligencer Says: “Think Like A Man is surprisingly funny. What drives the film is comedian Kevin Hart who plays Cedric, the film’s narrator and  a man going through a divorce who’s not optimistic about his friend’s relationships. Hart’s hilarious antics helped insure the film’s romantic drama did not outweigh the comedy. Fans of the book and moviegoers will appreciate his performance.Romany Malco (The 40 Year Old Virgin) and Megan Good steal the show as the film’s most believable couple. Zeke, the smooth talking player, runs into Mya, the girl who just implemented her ninety-day rule. Their relationship is funny, caring, and most of all interesting.  Watching the two attempting to date with separate agendas is some of the film’s best dramatic and comedic moment

If you think of Kim Kardashian as lacking substance, you may need to reconsider your presumptions. Kim K has a very serious and ambitious side. She is in fact, so serious that the undisputed Queen of Reality TV is nursing plans to run for Mayor of her hometown, Glendale in 2017. Glendale, has one of the highest concentrations of Armenians in the country and provides Kim with a sizable base of potential voters. Kardashian has cultivated her relationship with the Armenian community for some time now. (The Woman Has Foresight). Kardashian’s goal has found some advocates. A local councilman and former city mayor, Ara Najarian has even offered to make Kim his honorary Chief of Staff to allow her to learn about local governance. The First thing Kim will have to learn, is that the Office of Mayor in Glendale, California is not an elected position! It is however, a title granted to elected commissioners or prominent citizens in Glendale. So Kim does have a chance at the position.

Kim K. For Mayor? Worthy Readers, will you be chanting, “Go Kim Go”. Or, “Go Kim. Go! (away)”

The spectacle of Tupac Shakur, live and in the flesh-or the holographic flesh, captured the attention of the entire entertainment industry. The sight of Pac, performing with Snoop Dog, has inspired the imaginations of fans. Now, some would like to see posthumous performances from other legendary figures. At the top of the list, is the dearly departed, King of Pop- Michael Jackson. Many would like to see their favorite performer take the stage, at least one last time. And the Pac hologram, makes this possible. Jackie Jackson recently confirmed that the family is considering this. Would it be Aweful or Awesome to see the King, alive and literally, kicking?

As a one time display of technology, the Pac performance was sensational and may have been acceptable. But is there something inappropriate about delighting in these posthumas performances? Do we risk allowing some unscrupulous promoter to use the image of our favorite musicians, in ways that they themselves would have never approved? Consider that Michael, seemed reluctant to sign onto reunion tours with his brothers! I imagine managers that are gratified that they can finally, make our favorite stars do the gigs, duets and tours, they would have never agreed to. Maybe we can see a Biggie and Pac, “Together” Tour? Maybe, Pac and Mobb Deep, can put their beef aside, and unite for the world tour, they had “always” talked about (sarcasm). The whole concept becomes very creepy, very quickly. Where does this end? Who is next? Whitney, singing “I will Always Love You”?  Maybe Amy Winehouse can crune for us again. Perhaps we can attend concerts with the thin- Luther Vandross. While my musings, might seem outlandish, the internet is currently filled with much stranger requests for the new holographic technology. As an avid Tupac fan, I must admit that I was strangely intrigued by the Tupac Hologram, but the wild imaginings of rabid fans have forced me to reconsider.

Is the talk of an MJ Tour the beginning of something that we should all hope to avoid?