Jay-Z Benefit Concert in NYC

Jay-Z is having a benefit concert in New York City on September 11 of this year

The charity concert, named “Answer the Call,” will benefit families of New York City police and firefighters killed on 9/11. It will be held at Madison Square Garden. All proceeds from ticket and concert merchandise sales will go to the fund.

I think that it’s really cool that Jay-Z is doing this. I’m telling you, celebrities doing charity work really says something about their character. I know that people say that they just do it for publicity and there are definitely some that do, but for the most part, celebrities work with charities out of the kindness of their hearts, because they want to make the world better. And that’s a great way to use your money and your influence! All right Jay I see you!

PEACE.

~Brittany Shawnté

Jay-Z Benefit Concert in NYC

Jay-Z is having a benefit concert in New York City on September 11 of this year

The charity concert, named “Answer the Call,” will benefit families of New York City police and firefighters killed on 9/11. It will be held at Madison Square Garden. All proceeds from ticket and concert merchandise sales will go to the fund.

I think that it’s really cool that Jay-Z is doing this. I’m telling you, celebrities doing charity work really says something about their character. I know that people say that they just do it for publicity and there are definitely some that do, but for the most part, celebrities work with charities out of the kindness of their hearts, because they want to make the world better. And that’s a great way to use your money and your influence! All right Jay I see you!

PEACE.

~Brittany Shawnté

DJ AM Passes Away…

2009 has just not been a good year. We’ve lost so many people, and now we have lost yet another.

Adam Goldstein, more widely known as DJ AM, was found dead in New York City at the age of 36, Access Hollywood confirmed.

His body was found on the seventh floor of an apartment building on Lafayette Street on Friday, police sources confirmed. Police sources also said that AM is believed to have died of a drug overdose.

Additionally, police sources told Access’ affiliate WNBC that drug paraphernalia was found at the scene, including a crack pipe. Foul play is not suspected, according to police.

Friends reportedly went to check on the celebrity DJ after not hearing from him for several days, but contacted authorities when they could not get a response after knocking on his door, law enforcement officials told WNBC.

Sources told Access Hollywood, a 911 call was placed on Friday afternoon. Authorities arrived at the residence at 5:23 PM local time. Police went to the residence and broke down the door after arriving on scene, only to discover a white male in his 30s, wearing sweatpants and no shirt.

A rep for DJ AM released a statement to Access on Friday evening, asking for privacy for his family. “Adam ‘DJ AM’ Goldstein was found deceased this afternoon in his New York City apartment. The circumstances surrounding his death are unclear. Out of respect for his family and loved ones, please respect their privacy at this time,” the statement read.

On Thursday, the celebrity DJ wrote on his Twitter page, “New york, new york. Big city of dreams, but everything in new york aint always what it seems.”

Just over a year ago, DJ AM survived a plane crash, alongside Travis Barker. The two were airlifted to a burn center.

He and Travis suffered second and third degree burns, but had no other injuries from the crash, Dr. Fred Mullins, medical director of the Joseph M. still Burn Center, told the Associated Press in September 2008.

This is sad, man. 2009 has just been filled with tragedy. It just shows how short life is. You never know when your time will be. RIP DJ AM!

PEACE.

~Brittany Shawnté

DJ AM Passes Away…

2009 has just not been a good year. We’ve lost so many people, and now we have lost yet another.

Adam Goldstein, more widely known as DJ AM, was found dead in New York City at the age of 36, Access Hollywood confirmed.

His body was found on the seventh floor of an apartment building on Lafayette Street on Friday, police sources confirmed. Police sources also said that AM is believed to have died of a drug overdose.

Additionally, police sources told Access’ affiliate WNBC that drug paraphernalia was found at the scene, including a crack pipe. Foul play is not suspected, according to police.

Friends reportedly went to check on the celebrity DJ after not hearing from him for several days, but contacted authorities when they could not get a response after knocking on his door, law enforcement officials told WNBC.

Sources told Access Hollywood, a 911 call was placed on Friday afternoon. Authorities arrived at the residence at 5:23 PM local time. Police went to the residence and broke down the door after arriving on scene, only to discover a white male in his 30s, wearing sweatpants and no shirt.

A rep for DJ AM released a statement to Access on Friday evening, asking for privacy for his family. “Adam ‘DJ AM’ Goldstein was found deceased this afternoon in his New York City apartment. The circumstances surrounding his death are unclear. Out of respect for his family and loved ones, please respect their privacy at this time,” the statement read.

On Thursday, the celebrity DJ wrote on his Twitter page, “New york, new york. Big city of dreams, but everything in new york aint always what it seems.”

Just over a year ago, DJ AM survived a plane crash, alongside Travis Barker. The two were airlifted to a burn center.

He and Travis suffered second and third degree burns, but had no other injuries from the crash, Dr. Fred Mullins, medical director of the Joseph M. still Burn Center, told the Associated Press in September 2008.

This is sad, man. 2009 has just been filled with tragedy. It just shows how short life is. You never know when your time will be. RIP DJ AM!

PEACE.

~Brittany Shawnté

Brody Jenner Tasered After Fight With Girl Gone Wild Founder…

More drama from The Hills…

Brody Jenner, a crowd favorite from the popular TV series told TMZ that Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis “punched and kicked” his girlfriend, Playboy playmate Jayde Nicole, at a Hollywood club early Friday morning.

Brody says that he and Jayde were celebrating his 26th birthday at a club called Guys & Dolls when they spotted Francis “unrelentingly” hitting on one of Francis’ exes.

Jayde thought Joe was harassing the woman, whom she considers a friend, so she threw a drink on him, TMZ reported.

Brody posted on his Twitter that Francis then “pulled [Jayde] to the ground, punched and kicked her.”

Security broke up the fight, and police were called. “A report was taken,” Los Angeles Sheriff Lieutenant LaJuana Haselrig tells Usmagazine.com. “It’s still under investigation. There were no arrests.”

Brody told TMZ that he followed Francis out of the club and punched him in the face. Jenner was then struck with a taser gun, although he’s not sure by whom.

Jayde says she plans to press charges against Francis. She claims to have a black and blue cheek, swollen face, bruised left rib and sore lower abdomen. She also says some of her hair was pulled out in the fight.

Man oh man…can anybody just ever go to a club these days without any drama going on? I feel for Jayde. I mean, the man was flat out wrong for hitting her (if in fact the beating did occur..I haven’t seen pictures yet). You’re not supposed to put your hands on a woman. And it’s not like he just pushed her or something. From this report, Jayde got jacked up bad!!! I mean, her role on the show is unnecessary to me since all she did was start stupid drama with Audrina over Brody (LOL you can tell I love The Hills huh?), so she’s not a real favorite of mine, but she didn’t deserve that at all. I hope that she will be okay.

I hope everything is good with Brody too. Who in the world tasered him?!!! LOL that just seemed so random to me! You punch somebody in the face for beating up your girl, and then somebody stuns you! That’s just really really messed up, but a little funny at the same time LOL just a little. You know you are kind of chuckling to yourself…

Well, I hope everything gets worked out. Best wishes Brody and Jayde (even though I think Brody and Lauren are soul mates LOL).

PEACE.

~Brittany Shawnté

Brody Jenner Tasered After Fight With Girl Gone Wild Founder…

More drama from The Hills…

Brody Jenner, a crowd favorite from the popular TV series told TMZ that Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis “punched and kicked” his girlfriend, Playboy playmate Jayde Nicole, at a Hollywood club early Friday morning.

Brody says that he and Jayde were celebrating his 26th birthday at a club called Guys & Dolls when they spotted Francis “unrelentingly” hitting on one of Francis’ exes.

Jayde thought Joe was harassing the woman, whom she considers a friend, so she threw a drink on him, TMZ reported.

Brody posted on his Twitter that Francis then “pulled [Jayde] to the ground, punched and kicked her.”

Security broke up the fight, and police were called. “A report was taken,” Los Angeles Sheriff Lieutenant LaJuana Haselrig tells Usmagazine.com. “It’s still under investigation. There were no arrests.”

Brody told TMZ that he followed Francis out of the club and punched him in the face. Jenner was then struck with a taser gun, although he’s not sure by whom.

Jayde says she plans to press charges against Francis. She claims to have a black and blue cheek, swollen face, bruised left rib and sore lower abdomen. She also says some of her hair was pulled out in the fight.

Man oh man…can anybody just ever go to a club these days without any drama going on? I feel for Jayde. I mean, the man was flat out wrong for hitting her (if in fact the beating did occur..I haven’t seen pictures yet). You’re not supposed to put your hands on a woman. And it’s not like he just pushed her or something. From this report, Jayde got jacked up bad!!! I mean, her role on the show is unnecessary to me since all she did was start stupid drama with Audrina over Brody (LOL you can tell I love The Hills huh?), so she’s not a real favorite of mine, but she didn’t deserve that at all. I hope that she will be okay.

I hope everything is good with Brody too. Who in the world tasered him?!!! LOL that just seemed so random to me! You punch somebody in the face for beating up your girl, and then somebody stuns you! That’s just really really messed up, but a little funny at the same time LOL just a little. You know you are kind of chuckling to yourself…

Well, I hope everything gets worked out. Best wishes Brody and Jayde (even though I think Brody and Lauren are soul mates LOL).

PEACE.

~Brittany Shawnté

Michael Vick Is Back!

Well, as you all know, Michael Vick is scheduled to play with the Philadelphia Eagles tonight in their preseason game versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. Whether there are cheers or boos on people’s tongues, all eyes will be on Michael tonight. People want to see if he’s still got it. People want to see if he is going to be successful in this game after a couple of years being out of it.

Personally, I think that he will be fine. He might not have played football for a couple of years, but when you have natural talent, it doesn’t go away even if you haven’t used it for years. All you have to do is get back on your training and do what you know to do.

Of course, there are probably going to be protesters tonight. Reports have stated that protesters are few right now, but it will probably pick up as the night goes on. All I have to say on that is what several people are saying. The man did the time for the crime. Now can we all move on? I feel for the dogs, and I don’t justify his actions at all, but protesting against his playing with the Eagles and all this extra stuff people are doing aren’t going to bring the dogs back. He went to jail, did his time, and now that he’s out, he deserves to get another chance. He’s too talented not to.

Good luck Michael. I’ll be watching.

PEACE.

~Brittany Shawnté

Michael Vick Is Back!

Well, as you all know, Michael Vick is scheduled to play with the Philadelphia Eagles tonight in their preseason game versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. Whether there are cheers or boos on people’s tongues, all eyes will be on Michael tonight. People want to see if he’s still got it. People want to see if he is going to be successful in this game after a couple of years being out of it.

Personally, I think that he will be fine. He might not have played football for a couple of years, but when you have natural talent, it doesn’t go away even if you haven’t used it for years. All you have to do is get back on your training and do what you know to do.

Of course, there are probably going to be protesters tonight. Reports have stated that protesters are few right now, but it will probably pick up as the night goes on. All I have to say on that is what several people are saying. The man did the time for the crime. Now can we all move on? I feel for the dogs, and I don’t justify his actions at all, but protesting against his playing with the Eagles and all this extra stuff people are doing aren’t going to bring the dogs back. He went to jail, did his time, and now that he’s out, he deserves to get another chance. He’s too talented not to.

Good luck Michael. I’ll be watching.

PEACE.

~Brittany Shawnté

Senator Edward Kennedy Passes Away…

Unfortunate news everyone…Access Hollywood has reported that Sen. Edward Kennedy has died after a long battle with a brain tumor. He was 77.

The youngest of the Kennedy brothers, Sen. Kennedy was a very powerful liberal voice in the U.S. Senate.

Kennedy was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in May 2008 after suffering a seizure at his Massachusetts home. He underwent surgery in early June at Duke University Medical Center in North Carolina. Doctors removed as much of the tumor as possible and he went through the trying processes of radiation and chemotherapy.

RIP Senator Kennedy. Keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

PEACE.

~Brittany Shawnté

Senator Edward Kennedy Passes Away…

Unfortunate news everyone…Access Hollywood has reported that Sen. Edward Kennedy has died after a long battle with a brain tumor. He was 77.

The youngest of the Kennedy brothers, Sen. Kennedy was a very powerful liberal voice in the U.S. Senate.

Kennedy was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in May 2008 after suffering a seizure at his Massachusetts home. He underwent surgery in early June at Duke University Medical Center in North Carolina. Doctors removed as much of the tumor as possible and he went through the trying processes of radiation and chemotherapy.

RIP Senator Kennedy. Keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

PEACE.

~Brittany Shawnté