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Bow Wow Signs To Cash Money?!!

Published August 18, 2009 by BrittanyShawnte


Lil Wayne, Drake, now Bow Wow?!! Well it’s been confirmed by Bow Wow himself on (wouldn’t you know it) Twitter. Dang! Must everybody use Twitter to detail their business decisions?! Ugh…

But it’s official. Bow Wow, who “retired” earlier this year from the rap game (that’s another thing: how you gonna retire from anything at 22? LOL that’s just crazy to me!), has signed to Cash Money Records, home to Lil Wayne and Drake.

“It’s official, I’m a Cash Money Millionaire,” Bow Wow told his followers on Twitter.

In June, R&B singer Omarion signed to Cash Money as well. Hmmm…interesting. I was in love with Omarion when I was younger and I loved Bow Wow too. But they seemed to have fallen off a tad…well let’s keep it real. They’ve fallen off a lot. I’m hoping that Cash Money will put them back on the map. It’s a little out of reach, but I’m hoping. Good luck guys! Wayne, please do something with them….please.

PEACE.

~Brittany Shawnté

Bow Wow Signs To Cash Money?!!

Published August 18, 2009 by BrittanyShawnte


Lil Wayne, Drake, now Bow Wow?!! Well it’s been confirmed by Bow Wow himself on (wouldn’t you know it) Twitter. Dang! Must everybody use Twitter to detail their business decisions?! Ugh…

But it’s official. Bow Wow, who “retired” earlier this year from the rap game (that’s another thing: how you gonna retire from anything at 22? LOL that’s just crazy to me!), has signed to Cash Money Records, home to Lil Wayne and Drake.

“It’s official, I’m a Cash Money Millionaire,” Bow Wow told his followers on Twitter.

In June, R&B singer Omarion signed to Cash Money as well. Hmmm…interesting. I was in love with Omarion when I was younger and I loved Bow Wow too. But they seemed to have fallen off a tad…well let’s keep it real. They’ve fallen off a lot. I’m hoping that Cash Money will put them back on the map. It’s a little out of reach, but I’m hoping. Good luck guys! Wayne, please do something with them….please.

PEACE.

~Brittany Shawnté

Alyssa Milano Gets Married!!!

Published August 16, 2009 by BrittanyShawnte

The news was officially reported yesterday by People Magazine. Alyssa Milano and Hollywood agent David Bugliari tied the knot at the groom’s family home in New Jersey yesterday. The two met in 2006 and became engaged last December.

Alyssa reportedly wore a custom gown from designer Vera Wang and walked down the aisle while John Lennon’s “Imagine” played. Awww…..

“We wanted a wedding that was reflective of who we are as a couple,” the star told People. She paid tribute to her Italian heritage with a family-style dinner that she said was intended to capture the feeling of her family traditions. “My Italian family still eats Sunday dinner together every week,” Alyssa said. “We wanted to capture the same feeling with people passing around beautiful bowls of food and talking and laughing.”

Awesome…sounded like a beautiful wedding!!! Congratulations Alyssa and David!!! Best wishes!!!

PEACE.

~Brittany Shawnté

Alyssa Milano Gets Married!!!

Published August 16, 2009 by BrittanyShawnte

The news was officially reported yesterday by People Magazine. Alyssa Milano and Hollywood agent David Bugliari tied the knot at the groom’s family home in New Jersey yesterday. The two met in 2006 and became engaged last December.

Alyssa reportedly wore a custom gown from designer Vera Wang and walked down the aisle while John Lennon’s “Imagine” played. Awww…..

“We wanted a wedding that was reflective of who we are as a couple,” the star told People. She paid tribute to her Italian heritage with a family-style dinner that she said was intended to capture the feeling of her family traditions. “My Italian family still eats Sunday dinner together every week,” Alyssa said. “We wanted to capture the same feeling with people passing around beautiful bowls of food and talking and laughing.”

Awesome…sounded like a beautiful wedding!!! Congratulations Alyssa and David!!! Best wishes!!!

PEACE.

~Brittany Shawnté

I’M BACK!!!

Published August 16, 2009 by BrittanyShawnte

Ok yall, I am back from vacation and it’s back to work. Sorry I couldn’t update all week. Turns out that the hotel I was staying at did have internet access, but I FORGOT MY LAPTOP THE MORNING I LEFT!!! UGH!!! I was so mad, especially with the big news that has hit this week like Michael Vick signing with the Eagles, and Kourtney Kardashian pregnant with her first child!!! Man, I missed it all!!!! But that’s ok, because now I’m back and I’m ready to get back to doing what I do!!! Missed u guys!!!!

PEACE.

~Brittany Shawnté

Tracy Morgan Files For Divorce

Published August 9, 2009 by BrittanyShawnte

According to Access Hollywood, 30 Rock star Tracy Morgan has filed for divorce.

The comedian has been separated from wife Sabina, his high school sweetheart, for eight years. They have been married for 23.

“Basically they were divorced without the paperwork,” a friend of the star reportedly told the Daily News. “It seems like he has had a different girlfriend every five months or so. In the past three years, I’ve met three girlfriends.” The estranged couple has three children together.

Tracy was recently nominated for his first Emmy award for his work as over-the-top comedian Tracy Jordan on 30 Rock.

Man another divorce! I know it’s been said that they were together for a while, and then separated for eight years, so the day was bound to come but dang! I’m glad that I have many couples in my life that have stayed together through thick and thin in their marriage else I wouldn’t even want to think about crossing that path! Too too many divorces. And I know that not every marriage can work out and sometimes it’s better to go your own separate ways, but don’t yall think that this is getting to be a little too crazy?! I mean, not in Tracy’s case, but a lot of people now a days get married without even really knowing each other and each other’s desires like kids and careers, you know? And the Bible (I’m a Christian proud to say!) talks about being unequally yoked which makes a lot of since regardless of if you believe in God or not. You shouldn’t be with somebody that wants kids when you know you’re not trying to! You shouldn’t be with somebody that doesn’t share your same values, because in the end, you will end up fighting over it all. Don’t mean to preach or anything, but the divorce rate is killing the family. I feel sorry for the kids in divorced families. I mean I know in a lot of cases, they’re okay, but it has to hurt. My parents aren’t divorced, but I know quite a few couples that are, and it takes a toll on the kids, too. It’s just getting to be a little too much that’s all. Just my opinion…feel free to disagree.

PEACE.

~Brittany Shawnté

Tracy Morgan Files For Divorce

Published August 9, 2009 by BrittanyShawnte

According to Access Hollywood, 30 Rock star Tracy Morgan has filed for divorce.

The comedian has been separated from wife Sabina, his high school sweetheart, for eight years. They have been married for 23.

“Basically they were divorced without the paperwork,” a friend of the star reportedly told the Daily News. “It seems like he has had a different girlfriend every five months or so. In the past three years, I’ve met three girlfriends.” The estranged couple has three children together.

Tracy was recently nominated for his first Emmy award for his work as over-the-top comedian Tracy Jordan on 30 Rock.

Man another divorce! I know it’s been said that they were together for a while, and then separated for eight years, so the day was bound to come but dang! I’m glad that I have many couples in my life that have stayed together through thick and thin in their marriage else I wouldn’t even want to think about crossing that path! Too too many divorces. And I know that not every marriage can work out and sometimes it’s better to go your own separate ways, but don’t yall think that this is getting to be a little too crazy?! I mean, not in Tracy’s case, but a lot of people now a days get married without even really knowing each other and each other’s desires like kids and careers, you know? And the Bible (I’m a Christian proud to say!) talks about being unequally yoked which makes a lot of since regardless of if you believe in God or not. You shouldn’t be with somebody that wants kids when you know you’re not trying to! You shouldn’t be with somebody that doesn’t share your same values, because in the end, you will end up fighting over it all. Don’t mean to preach or anything, but the divorce rate is killing the family. I feel sorry for the kids in divorced families. I mean I know in a lot of cases, they’re okay, but it has to hurt. My parents aren’t divorced, but I know quite a few couples that are, and it takes a toll on the kids, too. It’s just getting to be a little too much that’s all. Just my opinion…feel free to disagree.

PEACE.

~Brittany Shawnté

80’s Movies’ Director John Hughes Passes…

Published August 7, 2009 by BrittanyShawnte

Happy Friday readers! It’s a great Friday! Today is my last day of my summer job. Bittersweet moment, but I’m happy to get back to sleeping in! LOL back to the news…

Ok, I’m a day late on reporting this but I was extremely busy at work yesterday. Apologies…

Filmmaker John Hughes, known for directing 80’s movies like Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club, as well as the Home Alone films, died suddenly of a heart attack in New York on Thursday. He was 59.

Hughes collapsed while walking through Manhattan, where he was visiting family.

“I am truly shocked and saddened by the news about my old friend John Hughes,” Matthew Broderick, who worked with Hughes on Ferris Bueller’s Day Off said in a statement following the director’s death. “He was a wonderful, very talented guy and my heart goes out to his family.”

“I was stunned and incredibly sad to hear about the death of John Hughes. He was and will always be such an important part of my life. He will be missed – by me and by everyone that he has touched. My heart and all my thoughts are with his family now,” said Molly Ringwald, star of Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club

Hughes is survived by his wife of 39 years, Nancy, two sons, John and James, and four grandchildren.

How sad…Rest in peace John. My prayers and thoughts are with your family and friends.

PEACE.

~Brittany Shawnté

80’s Movies’ Director John Hughes Passes…

Published August 7, 2009 by BrittanyShawnte

Happy Friday readers! It’s a great Friday! Today is my last day of my summer job. Bittersweet moment, but I’m happy to get back to sleeping in! LOL back to the news…

Ok, I’m a day late on reporting this but I was extremely busy at work yesterday. Apologies…

Filmmaker John Hughes, known for directing 80’s movies like Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club, as well as the Home Alone films, died suddenly of a heart attack in New York on Thursday. He was 59.

Hughes collapsed while walking through Manhattan, where he was visiting family.

“I am truly shocked and saddened by the news about my old friend John Hughes,” Matthew Broderick, who worked with Hughes on Ferris Bueller’s Day Off said in a statement following the director’s death. “He was a wonderful, very talented guy and my heart goes out to his family.”

“I was stunned and incredibly sad to hear about the death of John Hughes. He was and will always be such an important part of my life. He will be missed – by me and by everyone that he has touched. My heart and all my thoughts are with his family now,” said Molly Ringwald, star of Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club

Hughes is survived by his wife of 39 years, Nancy, two sons, John and James, and four grandchildren.

How sad…Rest in peace John. My prayers and thoughts are with your family and friends.

PEACE.

~Brittany Shawnté

Shyne Set To Be Released From Prison This Year

Published August 5, 2009 by BrittanyShawnte

Dag…it really has been 10 years. Rapper Shyne is set to be released from prison this year after his sentence on charges stemming from a 1999 shooting at a club in New York.

According to BET.com, Shyne learned that he will become a free man October 6 after a parole meeting yesterday.

Shyne’s attorney Oscar Michelin further explained the situation: “What happened was when they sentenced him [in March of 2001 to ten years] they didn’t sentence him to any parole – post release supervision, which was mandatory. So the Correction Department has asked the court to re-sentence him – under the law they can do that,” Michelin said.

Shyne’s parole time is unknown. He could face the maximum of five years of parole or as little as a year and a half. His parole sentence is likely to affect Shyne’s future as a recording artist. If he faces the maximum of five years, he may not be able to leave the state to tour or record with other artists. I hope he doesn’t because I want to see what all he has in him now. Ten years in prison?! That brings about some heavy meditation in a lot of people. So I know he has some hot lyrics for us.

Shyne made his debut in 2000 with a self-titled album on Bad Boy Records. His debut single, “Bad Boyz”—which reminded many of the late Notorious B.I.G.—reached number 9 on the Billboard R&B charts. Three years into his 10-year sentence, Shyne released his sophomore effort, “Godfather Buried Alive,” which featured the Foxy Brown-assisted “More or Less” and the Ashanti-backed “Jimmy Choo.”

Shyne is currently the CEO of Gangland Records. Good luck with everything Shyne! We’re waiting on your next album!

PEACE.

~Brittany Shawnté