The Spotlight by Brittany Shawnté

"Sharp Objects"-Jersey Shore S5, E8 (Recap)

2012-02-24T09:10:00.000-05:00

Picking up from last Jerzday, Roger gets into a small fight with a dude who was grabbing on Jenni, with the house leaving after.Both Roger and Jionni come over, and both Snooki and Jenni want to get it in.

However, Jionni throws off the mood by throwing up the rest of the night, while Roger hangs out with the roommates, and Jenni was OVER it!

Read more below!

The next day, Sam and Deena come up with the idea to go fishing and catch crabs down at the dock for Sunday dinner. The house goes down to the bait shop with absolutely no idea what they're doing. Wanting a tan, Mike decides to sunbathe on the dock, and Vinny picks up a crab and throws it on him!

Snooki and Deena get on a little float boat, and end up underneath the dock. The Meatballs get close to some sharp objects while they're on the water, and the rest of the house yells, "Sharp!" to get their attention to move away. But Deena thinks everyone said "Shark," and panics, sending her and Snooki into the water. They get up and the water is only 3 feet deep! Jersey Shore antics! The house ends up catching a few crabs and tiny fish, but ultimately get Chinese for Sunday dinner.

Vinny, Pauly, and Deena head to their shift at the Shore Store. Boss Danny tells Pauly that his stalker Vanessa apparently came in the day before. This girl is taking her obsession a little far!

Later, Snooki plays Mike in a game, and the loser has to wear the bunny suit to Karma for about 10 minutes. Snooki ends up losing, but the bunny suit was the star of the night! Everybody loves Lola! A chick comes up to Mike and says that she is DTF. Mike, Vinny and Pauly all get their girls to take home, while Snooki and Deena head to the beach drunk. They get caught by the cops, but who wouldn't catch them with a whole camera crew filming them? Deena tries to talk to a cop, but that's a serious no go.

Hung over the next day, Snooki and Ronnie head to the bar to drink it off. Snooki goes out and buys Ronnie a mini motorcycle, since he wanted one so badly.

Later, Mike, Pauly and Jenni head to their night shift. Pauly's good old stalker Vanessa shows up to the store. Jenni is completely creeped out and fed up, and calls her out. Even in conversation, Vanessa's just weird! And she needs to stop wearing that ugly Pauly D hat!

Vinny and Snooki head out to the boardwalk and walk around after Jionni hangs up the phone with her. Snooki wants to cuddle with Vin, which of course, Vinny takes her up on. I honestly want them to be together for real. They're mad cute together. If Snooki ever did break up with Jionni, I'm sure that she would get with Vinny in a heartbeat! I would too! Have you seen Vin's progression from Season 1 to now?!

Only 3 more episodes of the Shore left! Next Jerzday: Pauly's jealous that Snooki's been spending time with his man Vinny! People in the house don't trust Deena's boy Joey, and Deena wonders if he really likes her. Vinny has an escapade with two lesbians???! Mike has his long-awaited talk with Jionni, and a fight goes DOWN with Mike and Snooki!!!

House of Deréon's Spring/Summer 2012 Campaign (Video)

2012-02-23T10:14:00.002-05:00

Doesn't seem to matter that she just had Blue Ivy almost two months ago! Beyoncé is still on the move! House of Deréon, the fashion label Bey and Mama Tina Knowles released together, has just launched its Spring Summer 2012 campaign! In a photo shot photographer Tony Duran, Bey looks amazing wearing a stud-covered khaki bodice from the collection. The new collection will offer a variety of dresses "from short and feminine frocks to floaty maxis," according to Grazia Daily. Definitely a lot of light colors, and cute details too, perfect for the spring and summer! Check out the video lookbook below!

Rihanna/Chris Brown Collaborations!

2012-02-20T22:19:00.000-05:00

Moments earlier (and on Rihanna's 24th birthday no less), Rih Rih and Chris Brown released their remixes to popular songs "Birthday Cake" and "Turn Up The Music" which feature EACH OTHER! Rihanna said that we could expect a collaboration that would shock the world. I know media and naysayers across the world are on the verge of cardiac arrest! I kind of wonder how Chris' girl Karrueche feels about this too.....

I'm over their whole situation, and obviously they are too. It's been three years, and I think this was really just a bold statement saying "It's done." They both make amazing music, so let them make that amazing music together!

Check out the remixes to "Birthday Cake" and "Turn Up The Music" below!

Birthday Cake Remix!!!

Turn Up The Music Remix!!!
Both of the songs are hot! Can't wait to get these into my iPod!

"Slight Work"-Wale feat. Big Sean (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

2012-02-19T01:10:00.000-05:00

As odd and misplaced it may be on this post, I have to start by saying how AMAZING was Whitney Houston's homegoing service yesterday?! It was oh so beautiful and touching! Beyond sad and heartbroken to lose Whitney, but that homegoing service was beyond incredible! RIP Whitney, you will forever be missed!

Wale dropped his video for "Slight Work" featuring Big Sean exclusively on MTV about an hour ago. The video was directed by Chris Brown, and featured very creative rooms and hot styling. Yall know I'm a sucker for Wale BIG TIME, so, of course, I freaked out! The video was just a fun one, and the artwork throughout was interesting to see! Check out "Slight Work" below! Oh, and by the way, Wale's "Sabotage" feat. Lloyd is the next single! Video coming soon!!!!

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"Turn Up The Music"-Chris Brown (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

2012-02-17T10:03:00.001-05:00

Dropping his new video for "Turn Up The Music," Chris definitely danced up a storm in this one! Then again, when doesn't he? The song is the first single from Chris' upcoming album, Fortune, which he'll drop on March 16!

RUMOR: How crazy is it going to be if he's really on Rihanna's "Birthday Cake"?!!!!!!!! Ri Ri did say that the collab will "shock the world." Hmmmmm....

"Love At The Jersey Shore"-Jersey Shore S5, E7 (Recap)

2012-02-17T09:00:00.000-05:00

Picking up from last Jerzday, Roger and Jenni are still having their phone convo. Jenni wanted a small apology from Roger for being late, and Roger goes off the deep end, since Jenni purposely hasn't been talking to him. However, Roger doesn't have time for that, and wants to know exactly where they stand, telling Jenni to get her insecurities together. Realizing that Roger is right, Jenni says that she loves him and wants to be with him, and they make up.

Read more below!

Meanwhile, the Meatballs straight ran away from their shift last week, angering Danny. They make him a cake to apologize. By the next morning, somebody ate a piece, and, of course, all fingers point to Mike. Danny still accepts the cake, though.

Before work, Jenni and Snooki go to the doctor since Snook's been in pain for the last couple of days, with yet another UTI. As a result, the pair are both late, and Danny punishes them with some heavy labor. Back at the house, it turns out that it was PAULY that ate the cake. He sits down with Deena, hugs her, and admits it was him. Deena apologizes to Mike, but he's still pissed. Everybody does tend to blame him for everything, but what can you really expect when you act like a douchebag 85% of the time?

Later at Karma, it's Paula's (Mike's soon-to-be wifey's) birthday, and the house cheers to her! Snooki drinks...and drinks...and drinks, even though she's been ordered by the doctor not to! Ehh, she's Snooki. What can you do?

The next day, Deena talks with a hook up bud, Joey, and invites him to go to Jenks. While Mike, Jenni, and Snooki stay home, the rest of the house goes there. Ronnie gets mad drunk and starts dancing like crazy, and ends up falling. Joey and Deena are getting closer and closer, and Deena ends up bringing him home. Before heading to bed, Pauly surprises her with a bunch of crap in her bed--dirty dishes, protein shake powder, and a blender! Too, too funny! Joey and Deena head to the smush room, and Snooki tries to watch for a bit, before kinda throwing off the mood. Gotta admit, Joey and Deena are cute though!

Mike calls the Unit (who's been on vacation for the longest) to come down to spill his guts. Mike feels like "he owes Jionni the truth." Anything to start drama....

Later, the house makes plans to go to Karma, and Jenni wears a hot little number for Roger. Karma is absolutely insane! People are getting in crazy fights, but the rest of the house is having a good time. Jenni is paranoid that something's going to happen, especially since the dress she has on doesn't cover much! A guy grabs on her, sparking a fire in Roger, who tries to shove him off. However, the guy ends up throwing a punch, and...CLIFFHANGER.

Until next Jerzday!

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"The Tricks Episode"-The Game S5, E7 (Recap)

2012-02-15T09:53:00.004-05:00

Time for another recap on The Game! Picking up from last Game Day, the episode starts out with an interview with Malik and Tasha by the one and only Star Jones (who looked amazing by the way!). Malik apparently is living in a hotel now after he sold his house. Melanie and Derwin watch the interview and makes jokes about them.

Then it turns out that Malik and Derwin have actually been talking behind Melanie and Tasha's back. Since Melanie and Tasha are beefing, Malik and Derwin have to keep their reconciled friendship on the low Thank God that they are back as friends...I'm tired of all this tension!

Later, while hanging out with Derwin and Tee Tee, Malik throws a football down from the bleachers of the Sabers Stadium to a can down by the end zone. Tee Tee uploads it to YouTube, and fans go crazy for him. However, Malik knows that he won't be back on the field since he had sex with the owner's wife. As the trio celebrates the video's success. Melanie comes in to find them all together and gets angry. However, Derwin realizes that Malik needs to be on the team, and wanted to patch up the friendship. He suggests that Melanie do the same with Tasha. However, Melanie blames Derwin for the problems between her and Tasha, but he never told her to fire her, which is true. He just told her to tell Tasha that she had to choose between Malik and him. That goes into a discussion of how petty females can be over arguments, and how chill men can be, patching things up shortly after with some grunts and a fist bump or something. Haha SO TRUE!

Tasha eventually finds the video and gets on Malik for hanging out with Derwin, calling Melanie and Derwin the McCoys while Tasha and Malik are the Hatfields (here's an explanation of the feud Hatfields vs. McCoys). However, she sees the comments and comes up with the campaign WMD (What Malik Doing), which will offer more videos of Malik to keep the public talking about him, and wanting him back on the field.

Kwan comes over and tries to correct Derwin at practice, and Derwin lets him know that it's Kwan that's messing up. After practice, Irv tells Derwin that the video needs to be squashed, becuase Malik is going to try to use that to get back on the field. He also tells Derwin that he doesn't need to be hanging around Malik or make any comments about him. Derwin makes a last minute comment to reporters to how great Malik is and how much he deserves to be on the field.

Later, Melanie meets up with Tee Tee, who thinks that it's a romantic endeavor. However, Mel wants to talk business. She wants to patch things up with Tasha, and Tee Tee tries. He offers Melanie a seat with them at a game later, and Melanie speaks to Tasha with the intent of healing their friendship. However, Tasha refuses.

The Sabers lose yet again, because of Kwon. Irv calms Derwin down, since Derwin wanted to go tell Kwan off, and tells him not to lose his temper, and, with that, his endorsements. Malik and Derwin are asked to come to the owner's office. Thinking that Mr. Keith saw the video and wants to reinstate Malik (especially with the Sabers losing), the two get really excited. Keith makes it clear that the team board isn't happy that the team is losing. In a last minute moment, Keith also calls up Kwan, and makes it clear that Malik is benched, and Kwan is the starting QB. And because Derwin backed Malik up with his comments, Derwin himself is now on notice. This is all so petty! I understand that Malik had sex with your wife, but it's obvious that this new dude ain't cutting it. Get past it, and do what you have to do for the team!

Derwin drives off angrily after the meeting, not even really speaking to Melanie. Melanie watches Tee Tee and Tasha drive off to go get wings in a happy moment. Melanie has a breakdown moment in her car.

This was honestly the best episode of The Game this season! It was a lot funnier, and had a lot of drama relative to the game itself, especially with this petty owner. I hate Michael Beach's character.

Next episode is in two weeks, with Melanie reaches out to Janay (since she has no other friends)!

My Video Review of the Grammys

2012-02-13T02:38:00.000-05:00

Ok, so this is my first ever video review on the blog. I wanted to try something different, and if people like it, then I'll start reviewing more award and TV shows in video format. If not, I'm sticking to writing! Haha! I was definitely a little nervous, even though it was only me and my laptop (and a few people walking in and out at my job! I got bored!). Like I said, just wanted to try something new. Check out my review of the big night below!

I'll probably post some videos of the big performances later today too, when I actually have enough energy to deal with searching for them and embedding HTML codes!

Oh and by the way, look out for a song from me coming up soon "Marvin's Room Revamped." Yes, everybody and their mother has covered that song, and you can add me to the list haha! I'll tell y'all more later!

Whitney Houston Passed Away

2012-02-11T20:38:00.000-05:00

I woke up to some terrible news just now. Legendary songstress, Whitney Houston, has passed away at the age of 48. The singer was known for her outstanding music and movie career, as well as her sad drug use and her crazy marriage to singer Bobby Brown.

Whitney's publicist, Kristen Foster, said Saturday that the singer had died, but the cause and the location of her death were unknown, according to ABC. Several other news sources such as CNN and TMZ has reported the singer's passing as well.

I honestly am in shock. One, because Whitney was only 48. That's my parents' age. I could only imagine. Two, she seemed to be on the road to getting herself together. We are truly losing all of our legends. Etta James, Don Cornelius, and now Whitney! It's terrible! Praying for Bobbi Kristina and the rest of Whitney's family. This is truly unbelievable!

RIP Whitney!

Blue Ivy Carter!!!!! (PICS)

2012-02-10T18:35:00.001-05:00

Yes, it's her! Yes, they're real! Beyoncé just posted pics of Baby Blue on her official website! She's soooo precious! #Spazzin!

See more at HelloBlueIvyCarter.Tumblr.com!!!!
Congrats again to Bey and Jay! Blue is absolutely beautiful!

"The Follow Game"-Jersey Shore S5, E6 (Recap)

2012-02-10T09:09:00.002-05:00

Picking up from last Jerzday, Mike decides to call the Unit to come down and tell Jionni the "truth,"to rile up some trouble with Snooki. However, Unit is on vacation on Miami. Apparently, now Deena's sister is messing around with Mike's brother. Mike wants the details on that to bring up later in the house. I honestly think that dude's just bored with life. He needs something to do with himself at that house. There's good drama, and then there's boring same old drama. Mike bores me.

Meanwhile Jenni is having her issues with Roger not spending enough time with her, which is sad because I think they make a really cute couple. Roger step your game up!

Later, the house heads to Aztec, which is NOT better than Karma at all. Jenni ends up leaving early, since she's still in a funk about Roger. Here we see the DTF game at play. Vinny finds two chicks, and one is much better looking than the other one, so Vinny sends her away. Only DTF 1 comes back, and then Deena keeps DTF 1 busy (the ultimate wingman) , while Vinny talks to DTF 2. HA! Then it turns out that after all that DTF 2 is a LESBIAN! Can we say karma, Vinny?!

Snooki walks home drunk. Shoutout to those fur boots she had on! Everyone else ends up walking home together later, and Vinny is disappointed that Nikki (DTF 2) doesn't even want to come in. However Deanna (DTF 1) is still there with Deena, so Vinny has a back up. Oh the games!

Jenni calls Roger and asks him where the hell he's been. Roger tells her that he "messed up his phone," and couldn't go to work today. It all sounds shady. She vents to Snooki, but Snooks seems to be cuddled up with Crocodily, so I doubt she was paying much attention. Later, Jenni is supposed to go out on a date with Roger. However, Roger calls and tells her that he is stuck at work, and is running late. She feels like he doesn't put her first, and puts him ON BLAST and hangs up the phone! She's really let down, which I can definitely understand!

The Meatballs and Pauly go to work. The Meatballs play the follow game around the store, and end up running out of the store. They go to the bar, which pisses off Danny. He goes to find them, and the girls play hide and seek. They're like kids! The Meatballs end up finding a bachelorette, and leave to go drink with her in celebration of her upcoming nuptials!

Meanwhile, Pauly actually has a stalker, who he saw on the boardwalk once. She wears the same Pauly D outfit and hat every time he sees her! Vinny, Jenni, and Pauly go to find the Meatballs, and Pauly sees the girl AGAIN! Pauly is legit scared! Later, at the bar, Pauly and Vinny are playing pool, and there goes the stalker! He ends up meeting her, when Vinny introduces her as a joke, after Pauly pulled out a grenade on him earlier.

Danny is really pissed at the Meatballs because they always mess around. Deena calls to apologize, but Danny is still mad. At the end of the day, that's his business, and sometimes people in the house act like the Shore Store is a big game.

At Sunday dinner, Mike brings up the fact that his brother is still dating Deena's sister. Mike makes some underhand jokes. After dinner, Mike calls the Unit and asks about the couple. He finds out that it's a "smash and dash" with Deena's sister and Mike's brother. Deena is not really sure about the new couple and is suspicious still of Mike, saying "A leopard never sheds its stripes." Wow. Just wow. It's so hard for me to defend myself watching this show sometimes! Haha I love Deena, regardless!

A little later, Deena's sister Joanie calls. Joanie and Mike start talking about the date, and wants it to continue to go on, just so he can find out some juicy dirt.

The next day, Pauly and Vinny go to the gym, and see Roger. Roger makes it clear that he's not going to be calling Jenni, running back to apologize. He doesn't play games, so Jenni may be waiting by that phone for a while. Vinny goes back and tells Jenni what's up. Jenni may be being stubborn, but I still say she's right. Girls stick together, guys stick together, I guess. She does eventually suck up her pride and call him to apologize, and Roger goes off on her! He tells her if she doesn't stop with her insecurities and start trusting him, their relationship is going to be through!

That's a way to end Jerzday!

"Ni**as In Paris"-Jay-Z & Kanye West (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

2012-02-09T12:57:00.000-05:00

Jay and 'Ye dropped their video for "Ni**as in Paris" today. The video features them at one of the concerts for Watch The Throne! Features a lot of sound effects, flashing lights, and a crazy live audience! Not the video I expected, but I love this song! The performance was hot! Check out the video below!

What do you think of the video?

"Drink, Pray, Love"-The Game S5, E6 (Recap)

2012-02-08T10:36:00.001-05:00

Picking up from last Game Day, Malik finally sells off his house, and is depressed. Meanwhile,Melanie wants to go Drop Bar on a date with Derwin, though it's underhandedly to get at Tasha, who goes there all the time. Jason gets a new co-anchor, Summer Grayson, on the show and goes off. With the network suggesting that they sexy up the show, Summer is gorgeous, which they hope will bring in more viewers. However, Jason isn't feeling it at all.

Read more below!

Malik and Tee Tee reminisce on the memories of the old house (the dinners, and the many parties haha) to Boyz II Men's classic "It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday." All this time, Malik had a pool, and never learned how to swim. He jumped in, and almost drowned. Tee Tee went in to save him, only for Malik to stand up in the water. We also see that Malik also bought a horse that he never rode, or even petted. It was the best laugh I've had yet!

Later, Chardonnay and Jason talk about the show. After talking to her, Jason accepts the fact that he has a co-anchor.

Melanie and Derwin get to Drop Bar, just for Melanie to irk Tasha, and of course Tasha gets irritated. It's like a competition of who's going to tip the best, and stay the longest. Derwin eventually leaves Melanie to her stupid game. Melanie and Tasha stay until closing time, each trying to be the last ones to leave. I just want them to be friends again, but I doubt that will happen soon. BET is going to stretch this drama with them for all it's worth.

Later, Malik tries to light the house on fire, because he doesn't want anyone to have it. He shares with Tee Tee that he had dreams since the third grade of moving out of the projects and having a great house for him and his mom, even showing a picture he drew back then. Now, in having to sell the house, he feels like he's letting that kid down. Tee Tee encourages him to rise from the ashes and move on to the next dream. He burns the drawing, instead of the house, determined to do just that.

Chardonnay and Jason have dinner, and talk about how Jason intends to handle being around a white female co-anchor. Chardonnay is very insecure about it, and Jason doesn't want to deal with it. He see her as his rock and ride or die, and Chardonnay feels like she doesn't have enough to be with him. She's very suspicious that Jason will get caught up in his new co-anchor (one because she's white, and two, she's very beautiful). However, Jason assures her that he wants to be with her, with Chardonnay assuring him that the show will be fine. I really like Brandy on this show. Her character works very well with Jason!

Next Game Day: Malik and Derwin bond over making fun of new quarterback Kwan, who make the Sabers lose a game.

Beyonce Is Back!

2012-02-07T01:11:00.002-05:00

Now officially a month after Blue Ivy stepped out into the world, Beyoncé made her first appearance post-birth at Jay-Z's concert at Carnegie Hall tonight. Later she headed out to the 40/40 club with Mama Knowles and hit the VIP with Jay and Nas (via Necole Bitchie)

I mean, let's be real. How many moms out there wish their bodies looked like that after birth? Shoot, I wish my body looked like that now! "Strong enough to bear the children, then get back to business." BEYONCÉ IS BACK! I knew it wouldn't be long.

"It All Belongs To Me"-Brandy and Monica (SONG)

2012-02-06T18:32:00.000-05:00

All I can say is: FINALLY! We have been waiting for this duet for quite some time, and Brandy and Monica didn't disappoint. The duo released their newest song together "It All Belongs To Me," today and the world is going crazy, with Brandy and Monica and the song title become top trending topics within 20 minutes of the song's release!

The collaboration, produced by Rico Love, features the women kicking out their men on the soulful song, which will appear on both of their upcoming albums.

Listen to the song below!

“It’s a very soulful R&B song with pop sensibilities,” Love told Rap-Up.com. “I wanted to make sure I made it a classic R&B record, but I definitely wanted to make sure that it had enough appeal to cross over and become a Top 40 record.” Brandy added, “This business is all about competition. They forgot about what is the most important, which is two talents coming together. It’s just great to come back and do something with [Monica]. This is definitely a blessing.”

It's been 14 years since Brandy and Monica dropped their duet "The Boy Is Mine" in 1998. I remember being a kid and going crazy every time that came on the radio! To hear them again together is great! I think that their voices really compliment each other, and it's great to see them back together on this song! It's an amazing jam!

"Nothing But Nice"-Jersey Shore S5, E5 (Recap)

2012-02-03T16:08:00.001-05:00

This normally comes a lot earlier in the day, but here we go anyway. Picking up from last Jerzday, VINNY IS BACK!!!!! The house is whole again! The crew celebrates Vinny's return by heading to Karma, where Vinny and Pauly pick up their bromance. If there was a list of the top bromances in reality TV history, guarantee that they would be top five. Meanwhile, Pauly and Ronnie notice that Mike is being extra nice, and are wondering about his true intentions.

Read more below!

The house heads to Jenks the next day to hang out and have drinks. Mike ends up seeing a whole crew of guys that he knows, and invites them to hang out. Snooki thinks she may have a UTI, because she has been having some bladder control issues (which apparently can be relieved by tequila according to Dr. Snooki). While the rest of the house wants to go over to the batting cages, Mike wants to stay at Jenks and stays behind. Later, Snooki, Mike, and Deena end up getting in the same cab, and Mike (who is drunk) talks about his concerns, thinking that some people talk behind his back. Snooki thinks that Mike needs to hang out with them more, but also tells him to confront anybody that he thinks is talking about him.

Back at the house, Mike is still drunk, talking about him trying to be nice, sparking a household conversation. However, it's hard to take him seriously when his privates are out a little bit. Snooki is real and tells him that the house doesn't trust him (he is "crazy pants"). Mike asks the guys if he really did anything to piss him off, or if they have any issues with them, and of course, the boys don't say anything. However, the boys don't trust Mike either.

With all of this going on, Snooki brings out the bunny suit from last week, and ransacks the house. They also play "Warm Beer," which Snooki is the ultimate target of. It gives the house a well needed laugh.

The next day, Jenni's friend Dina comes over to fix Jenni and Snooki's hair. Snooki's dad Andy comes over. Mike runs into Roger on the boardwalk, who Jenni has been trying to call and call. Later, Mike tells Jenni, who gets really mad at Roger. He can spend all of his time on the boardwalk and at the beach, but can't pick up his phone?

Snooki goes to hang out with his dad on the boardwalk. Somehow, someway, Mike now believes that Snooki is the troublemaker. With all of the boys playing innocent like they have no problems with Mike, Mike thinks that Snooki was trying to start trouble by telling him to confront Now, he wants to retaliate on Snooki with the information about the alleged hookup. Sigh. It was only a matter of time before this came up again.

Next Jerzday, Mike calls up Unit to discuss the situation, while Jenni calls Roger and confronts him about not being a good boyfriend!

"Grand Opening, Grand Closing"-The Game S5, E5 (Recap)

2012-02-01T11:06:00.002-05:00

Definitely still had to give my recap of The Game. A little later than normal, because I couldn't watch it last night. I had to wait until my trusty online TV source uploaded it.

Picking up from last Game Day, we see Chardonnay and Jason go out on a date, and they both brought their own food. Of course, Chardonnay gets typical black person, yelling at the screen, and Jason starts acting up too. Jason actually likes her, and proposes that after the annulment, they start dating. Chardonnay refuses, saying that after the annulment they planned to go their separate ways, and that's still her intent.

Don Cornelius Reportedly Committed Suicide

2012-02-01T09:58:00.001-05:00

*Tear* According to TMZ, Don Cornelius, the creator and famous host of the hit show Soul Train (which ran from 1971-2006), was found dead in his Sherman Oaks, CA home this morning. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ it appears he committed suicide. Cops discovered the body at around 4 a.m PST.

Cornelius died from a gunshot wound to the head and officials believe the wound was self-inflicted. He was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead. He was 75.

I would be lying if I said I was a regular viewer of Soul Train, and, of course, I didn't watch it when Mr. Cornelius was hosting. However, he is a legend, and to lose any legend is upsetting. But to lose a legend who felt the need to end his life himself is even sadder. Condolences to his family and friends. RIP!

Kim Kardashian's Ex-Publicist Jonathan Jaxson Speaks Out

2012-01-31T00:42:00.002-05:00

After getting slapped with a lawsuit from reporting that Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries' wedding was a publicity stunt, Kim's ex-publicist Jonathan Jaxson has spoken out on his website. He now says that it was simply his opinion, and that it was based on what he's done with her "in the past." He said that media outlets came to him, and ask him to speak about Kim and Kris. Sigh.

"Two weeks prior to her wedding she knew it was not something she wanted to do," he said in an interview on Good Day LA in November. "Unfortunately they were obligated to honour contracts [with the E! network which had TV rights] otherwise they would have owed a lot of people a lot of money." He also was quoted as saying that she was still in love with Reggie Bush at the time of the wedding.

(UPDATE: Jaxson found this post somehow, and tweeted me saying that he didn't say that she was in love with Reggie, and that his words were twisted).

Check out his response video below!

He also says that the lawsuit which TMZ was reported was for $200,000 is false and that the suit is being settled in arbitration. It's all a big jumbled mess.

I'm not the biggest Kim Kardashian fan, but I can't with this guy either. He's apparently struggling to take care of his handicapped brother and family, working on a medium income. He talks about how he attempted suicide from this, which is sad to hear. However, I have to say he brought this upon himself by opening his mouth in the first place to the different media outlets. And your opinion sir, especially in a matter that was as big as this, is not TRUTH. You had to know as a PR person yourself how people would construe your words, even if they were opinion. According to him, he never made any profit from the interviews he did. Right. So you mean to tell me, you put out business about KIM FREAKING KARDASHIAN, right around the time her divorce news was all over the media, and you got no money from it? That's believable. I'm sorry that you attempted suicide, but what did you expect would happen when you go up against the Kardashians? Really.

Who do you believe?

In The Spotlight: Taelor Lotus

2012-01-30T13:59:00.001-05:00

This post has been a long, long, LONG time coming, but finally I'm pleased to present a spotlight on upcoming clothing brand, Taelor Lotus! Had the opportunity to talk to one of the founders of the brand earlier this month. Check out more about Taelor Lotus after the jump!

Brian Obi, originally from Nigeria, and his business partner Akeem are both full time college seniors at Montclair State University. The duo has a strong sense of fashion, and decided to go into business together, starting their own clothing line.

The pair came up with the name Taelor Lotus for their brand. Lotus "symbolizes the lotus flower and how luxurious and respected it was in the Buddhist community," Brian explained his part of the name. Akeem came up with the first part of the name, Taelor, which symbolizes timeless fashion that can be worn throughout the years by anyone." Taelor Lotus will feature luxurious, affordable fashion pieces for consumers ("quality clothes for less of the price").

Brian developed his strong love and eye for fashion when he was a senior in high school. Getting his love from looking through various magazines, specifically GQ, the designer is influenced by hip hop's own Kanye West and Pharell. "I really look up to them," Brian said. He also notes André 3000 as a fashion influence as well.

Brian and Akeem actually do the designs themselves, and work with manufacturers to produce the clothing. Brian finished up the official logo for the brand last month.

Though not officially on the market, the clothing line's release is soon approaching, offering different styles of t-shirts, sweatshirts, and button down and polo shirts.

"We want to take it to a more exclusive level," Brian said of the line. "I see it progressing every day, every month, every year. We're constantly working on it. We want to grow the brand to a point where it will live through centuries."

You can check out more of Taelor Lotus on Facebook and Twitter. Definitely a brand to be on the lookout for!

"Walk Away"-Olivia (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

2012-01-30T13:20:00.001-05:00

Today, singer Olivia (also star of VH1's Love & Hip Hop) dropped her official video for her song "Walk Away." The video featured WPGC's own (a hit station around the DMV area) Herkules, who is GORGEOUS. However, the video sheds light on domestic abuse, with Herkules as the villain.

I'm not a huge fan of Olivia's. In fact, she has a LOT more work to do before she is anywhere near this "high level" of stardom that she proclaims to be at in her career. However, this video is a definite step in the right direction. It's a touching song, with a great video concept. So clap, clap bravo for her! Check out the video below!

What do you think of the vid? And can anyone tell me of Olivia's current label situation? Or is Rich still fronting the bill?

"Free Vinny"-Jersey Shore S5, E4 (Recap)

2012-01-27T09:00:00.000-05:00

Picking up from last Jerzday, Mike has taken off, leaving six people in the house. Danny comes in, which he never does, and reveals that he looking for new workers and new roommates (I think people forget that technically it's Danny's house, and he's renting it out to the roommates...well, MTV). The house is in shock, but Danny definitely ain't playing.

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Mike pops back up, and reveals that he's upset about nobody seeming to do anything for his birthday, and that's why he stormed off. Little does he know that the house is planning a surprise birthday party for him and Pauly. For the party, the girls have arranged strippers and the strippers' pimp is rawther creepy (*Eloise voice*). Deena and Sam call Vinny and invite him to come to Mike and Pauly's surprise birthday, but he declines, which sucks.

At the Shore Store, Pauly, Deena, and Snooki do great at work to impress Danny and hopefully change his mind about bringing in new roommates. The next day, Jenni shows up to work on time, while Ronnie and Mike, of course, don't. Danny literally puts up a help wanted sign, and people come flocking in asking about the position. Jenni rips down the sign, and Danny makes her put up a new one. He is DEAD SERIOUS. And the roommates make it clear that they don't want to have to deal with new people, especially since they've been doing this for five seasons.

The Meatballs go to a Party Lane (wannabe Party City??) to buy decorations for the surprise party, and buys a bunny suit! Why? Because they can and they're awesome!

Later, the house heads to Karma for what Mike and Pauly think is a regular Thursday night at Karma, and are surpised by family and friends. Then comes wheelchairs and out come the strippers. Pauly and Mike both pick up chicks (Mike, of course, takes the stripper home). And not saying that even a stripper shouldn't have standards (no diss to those out there), but for a stripper (no diss to strippers) and a DTF chick, the girl had the nerve to complain about Mike not giving her matching socks. GIRL. You must not know. I guess Mike put her in her place the next morning when he called the taxi for her, and told she had 1 minute to wait, and closed the door on her haha! He didn't even remember her name! I think they rarely do.

That night, Snooki stays home with Jionni while the crew goes out to Bamboo. Randomly, Sam gets into a fight, after a girl yanks her hair, and gets kicked out. So the rest of the house comes home. The next day, everybody is kind of in a funk, mainly thinking about Vinny. So Pauly suggests they go get him from Staten Island. They barge into Vinny's house, and get him to come back. Which I'm sooooo happy about. Vinny got FINE over the past year or so, at least to me! And he looked better. Got a fresh cut, his abs were looking nice, and he even got a new tat ("Let go, Let God") on his upper chest. HOT! Now the house is complete again, and everyone's happy. Hopefully Vinny will be all right and make it through the rest of the season.

Next Jerzday: The bunny attacks. Mike is being nice, a little too nice if you ask Ronnie. Of course, Mike calls up a mysterious person to "reveal some information." A.k.a. the Snooki/Mike alleged hookup. *Rolls eyes*

"The Black People Episode"-The Game S5, E4 (Recap)

2012-01-25T09:28:00.001-05:00

No I'm not kidding. That really is the name of the episode. I checked!

As always, the episode went by way too fast, but I said I was no longer going to go in as hard on the show, because there's really no point. As I said on last episode's recap, the show is what it is.

It's time for the annual Sunbeam Fashion Show (which apparently has been going on for six years, though I don't remember), which Tasha always has been in charge of. She enlists the help of one Linnethia "NeNe" Leakes (first Glee, now The Game! Go NeNe!) NeNe presents "Volumptuous," which is a thoughful yet tacky line for plus size women. Definitely wasn't feeling the clothes. However, most of the ladies side with Tasha, though Melanie isn't feeling the line herself.

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Meanwhile, Derwin and Malik still have beef, because Malik is bitter behind getting benched because of his affair with the Sabers' owner's wife (details that if you don't know, you honestly need to recap). Derwin later tries to reach out to a new teammate Kwan, who I believe is the new QB, and invites him to hang out with the team after a game. However, Kwan declines.

Later, Chardonnay and Jason go out with some of Chardonnay's black friends (one of whom was played by Kel Mitchell. Where you been?!). Slowly but surely, Jason begins to accept his "brotherhood." However, the group brings up racism in this country, which cause Jason to be suspicious of those around him.

Next, we hear that Melanie is in vitro and this other girl Sunbeam (I forgot her name) comes in and presents a new idea for the fashion show, designed by British (by way of Alabama) fashion designer, Mr. Donatella Sweet Scott. He presents "Cornucopia"and the outfits are fabulous! The fashion show is in definite need of some revamping. However, when put to a vote, Tasha's show won a majority of the votes.

In the next scene, Jason and a white guy are walking out of a sporting goods store, when the detector goes off. When a cashier lets the white man go, adamant that it was Jason's bag that went off, Jason brings up the issue of race, since he's starting to look for it now after his conversation with Chardonnay and her friends. Come to find out that his cashier was new, and has been leaving on security tags all day, so that's why the cashier knew it was his bag that went off. In the parking lot, he almost gets hit by a driver, and the driver says something along the lines of "Calm down Blacky, I could've hit you." I'm not in total love with the racism storyline (I would go into detail but this would make an already long recap even longer). However, it's a good fit for Jason, because I don't think he has ever fully accepted the fact that he's black. So to see him hang out with his own and learn from them is cool to watch.

Later when Derwin approaches Kwan again to bond with the team, Kwan makes it clear that he's only here to win a championship. Being friends doesn't matter. Which sucks for Derwin, because he is all about team unity and friendship and what not.

Jason drowns his sorrows of dealing with that racist at Chardonnay's bar, where he admits he's confused over when something is racist or not. Chardonnay calms him down, and Jason sneaks in a little kiss. Cute. I think Chardonnay really balances Jason out. Even if and when they do get their marriage annulled, they still make a good couple.

Later, Tasha goes on about her plans for the fashion show, even incorporating 1/2 of Jodeci--JoJo and Mr. Dalvin. However, Melanie decides to enact her authority and take over the fashion show. Of course, Tasha went IN on her, and said basically how Melanie won't ever bring her down, she can't be as successful as Tasha, blah blah blah. When, in reality, Tasha is lashing out STILL because she is upset at losing Derwin (who has become quite the star wide receiver/endorsement winner) as a client, while her son/actual client Malik is sitting on the sidelines.

As always, I'll be watching next Game Day!

Aretha Franklin Calls Off Her Wedding

2012-01-23T15:42:00.002-05:00

Seems things were a little too rush. Just a few short weeks after announcing their engagement, the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin and her fiance William 'Willie' Wilkerson have called off their wedding, which was supposed to take place this summer. According to PEOPLE, Aretha released a statement today:

"Regretfully, To Our Friends and Supporters: Will and I have decided we were moving a little too fast, and there were a number of things that had not been thought through thoroughly," she said. "There will be no wedding at this time. We will not comment on it any further because of the very personal and sensitive nature of it. We appreciate all of the many well wishes from friends." The statement was signed "Aretha and Will."

This is not necessarily saying that they're over, or that there will never be a wedding. Sometimes, people jump into things a little too fast. And yeah, Aretha's pushing 70, but yet and still, you don't want to have to go through any messy proceedings over a rushed marriage. Besides, so many celeb relationships are failing now a days, it makes me wonder who's next on the block. Here's hoping everything goes well with them.

"Dropping Like Flies"-Jersey Shore S5, E3 (Recap)

2012-01-20T09:38:00.002-05:00

Another Friday, another Jersey Shore recap! Picking up from last Jerzday, Vinny has officially left the house for good, leaving Pauly and the rest of the house to deal with the aftermath. Pauly tells everybody at the club, causing everyone to get a little upset, especially Deena who has a mini breakdown in the bathroom.

In spite of the situation, the crew continues to party (with Pauly even bringing a girl home to "get it in for Vinny."). Meanwhile Vinny gets home to Staten Island and is welcomed by his family.

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This week is both Pauly and Mike's birthdays, so the house preps for that. A little later on, Snooki and Deena have a "Meatball Day" and get MESSED UP on the boardwalk! As only Team Meatball could! The day ends bad for Deena when she comes home and all of her hair and hair extensions are in mysterious knots. She gets it together though.

Later when the crew goes out, so many things are in honor of Vinny (Ronnie wearing skinny jeans, Pauly getting yet another DTF chick). Mike's friend Unit comes around again, and Mike talks about how he's the key witness to Snooki and Mike's hookup (which I am BEYOND tired of hearing about). A random fight breaks out, right when Unit and Mike plan to approach Snooki, but Unit gets kicked out

The house calls Vinny to talk, and Vinny is doing a lot better at home. If he will ever come back to the Shore, I don't know, but I'm sure the house was glad to hear his voice. Later, the crew goes out to Aztec, where Mike sees this Bosnia girl that he met at the Shore Store and Paula, who he hooks up with on the regular. Seeing as it's Pauly's 31st birthday (yeah he and Mike are both in their 30s), Mike introduces Bosnia to Pauly, so Mike can take Paula home. Pauly takes Bosnia home, but ends up calling her a cab since Bosnia doesn't want to get it in, but she later comes back and wants to hang out with Mike. Since Mike has Paula, he sends her home nicely. Mike and Paula could eventually be in a relationship.

The next day, Pauly's family comes to surprise him for his birthday, and go out to family dinner to Rivoli's. Mike is upset and jealous since his family's not around. Later, the girls have made Pauly a birthday cake, but Mike feels left out. I thought that the girls were planning something for both Mike and Pauly, but not that day. Mike has a breakdown and walks out of the house, alienating himself from the rest of the crew. Are we down to six?

Next Jerzday: Danny comes by to discuss the possibility of new roommates, while Pauly has yet another surprise party, and Sam gets into a random bar fight. The house goes to Staten Island to kidnap Vinny, but get no answer....Hmm. Until next Jerzday!