The Daily Buzz for Aug 9

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Michelle Obama Covers Ladies' Home Journal September 2012

With the Presidential election quickly approaching, First Lady Michelle Obama took time from her demanding schedule to appear on the cover of Ladies Home Journal.

The First Lady was joined by her U.S. Commander-In-Chief husband Barack Obama for the magazine sitdown in which the power couple talk about women in leadership roles and what makes people so eager to listen Michelle.

Set to hit newsstands on Friday, August 10th, a few highlights from Barack and Michelle Obama's interview are as follows. For more, be sure to pay a visit to Ladies' Home Journal!

On how can we get more women to be leaders:

Michelle Obama: "We have to start with them while they’re young and instill in girls a sense of confidence. That’s why sports are so important. They teach you how to compete — how to fall down and get back up. And there are organizations like the Girl Scouts: They nurture self-confidence and give girls the chance to practice being in charge. We’ve got to give young women the opportunities to be leaders.”

President Obama: ”It’s easier for boys to imagine themselves being President. They see themselves as being in charge. Girls are socialized to think about other people more. I want Malia and Sasha to feel confident about expressing their opinions. And if they’re good at something I want them to have the confidence to step up and shine. I don’t want them to lose their empathy and stop thinking about other people, because that’s an important part of leadership, too. But I don’t want them to be wallflowers.”

Michelle Obama: "We talk about this a lot, obviously. But it's not just about what we want for our girls...we also think about the girls who grew up like we grew up: in working-class neighborhoods where they didn't have sports programs. Or in a single-parent home. They need to be encouraged, too. Choices and options shouldn't be limited to..."

President Obama: "...folks of a certain income bracket."

On if he thinks we are missing out by not having more women in office:

President Obama: "I think voters are hungry for women's leadership. I think they recognize that women oftentimes have a more well rounded view of what American families are going through. I think they trust women candidates, and women leaders, to do the right thing, as opposed to being in it because of blind ambition. My hope is that each successive generation sees more and more women taking the risk."

On what is it about his wife that makes people sit up and listen to her?:

President Obama: "Well, she's very smart. She's a wonderful speaker. She's very cute."

Michelle Obama: "Thanks for this question. I wanted to see what he had to say [laughs]."

President Obama: "Having said all those things, the quality I love most about her is, she's honest and genuine. I think that comes across to people. They get a sense that they can trust her. You know, the word "authenticity" is overused these days. But I do think it captures what folks are looking for -- not just in leaders, but also in friends and in coworkers -- and that is, folks who are on the level. People like that tell you what they think and don't have a bunch of hidden motives. That's who Michelle is. She's also funny. She's the funniest person in our family."

Stevie Wonder Files For Divorce From Wife

Music legend Stevie Wonder is asking a judge to sign, seal and deliver a divorce. The Motown megastar has filed papers to end his decade-long marriage to fashion designer Kai Millard Morris. The couple have been separated since October 2009, the paperwork states. Stevie, cited irreconcilable differences and signed the documents July 26th with two fingerprints.

Stevie and Kai married in 2001 and they have two children together: Kailand, 10, and Mandla, 7. Stevie is requesting joint custody of the couple’s two kids. He was married once before, to Motown singer Syreeta Wright, and has seven children in total.

Bow Wow and His DEADBEAT Dad go at it in the MEDIA!

First the tweets surfaced alleging that Bow Wow is a deadbeat dad, Now the open letter fromow’s father, Alfonso Moss, now Bow Wow Responds. Since he claims to have no other way to reach out to his child, he decided to pen this open letter ironically asking Bow Wow to stop throwing his name in the dirt, despite being the one who is airing their dirty laundry on his blog. Here’s what Alsonso had to say,

Son,
I guess the only way you want to communicate with me is through the media. I recently read your article in Vibe and I felt like I needed to contact you.
First off, I want you to know how happy and proud I am of you and your success. I was also blessed that your mother and step-father did an excellent job of raising you to the man you are today. I can also say that I am proud that you have done your best to be a father to your daughter. I don’t want you to have the regrets that I have had for not being in your life more than I have been. Your Grandfather, my Dad, left me at an early age as well, it is time to stop this cycle.

Here’s what Bow Wow had to say:

Wait, There’s MORE! The drama doesn’t end here! Continue reading below!
I actually thought that we were making positive steps to rebuild our relationship when we spoke last year during labor day weekend. I thought that call was going to be like it use to be when you and one of your girlfriends were together and you asked me how to cook tacos. We had a good boding moment. So, when you called me last year, I thought we were having a private conversation only to see the video on Vibe.com of you asking me “are you clean,” like I’m some kind of junkie or something. I am NOT a junkie, but I am an alcoholic. I have been struggling with this disease my entire adult life and I am sad to say that it has really messed our relationship up. But the picture you paint of me in the media is not right.

I am hurt that you would call your sisters out of their name. Did you realize that they were acting off of the video you put out first? You said you were upset for them lying and spreading family business. Do you realize that you put family business out there FIRST when you put our conversation on video for the world to see? If your sisters were lying, then they were not putting family business out there. If they were actually putting family business out there in the streets, then they were not lying, so which one is it? Were your sisters lying or putting family business in the streets?

I am concerned and worried about you. I am not sure if you know this or not, but Alcoholism runs on both sides of your family. Both of your grandfathers and me have struggled with the disease. Please be careful and be mindful so that you will not succumb to this disease that is in your genes. I have went to several alcoholic programs and tried to get this thing under control, but nothing has seemed to work for me. This is something that I am struggling with day to day.

I will be honest and tell you that I was offered to do a reality show, Celebrity Dad’s with Regrets. I wanted to do the show in order to rebuild our relationship. When we spoke on the phone last labor day weekend, I had a video camera on me as well. I did NOT have you on speaker phone, because I still wanted some sort of privacy with our conversation. Once we got off the phone and I had time to think, I realized that the thought of our relationship being rebuilt was far greater than any dollar amount for a TV show. I did sign the contract to do the show, but I backed out of the deal when I saw hopes of us reuniting and I didn’t want a reality show or money to get in the way of our father and son relationship. I am posting the video of my side of the conversation, so the world can see the TRUTH. That we had a good conversation and it was a happy moment for both of us and not the dark picture you painted. Lots of laughs and joking. Not you yelling at me “ARE YOU CLEAN?”

I have also had people approach me to give interviews, talking about my past and your mother’s past, but I declined, even when offered money. I am not that type of person. Everyone has a past and I am not that type of man to tell someone else’s dirt for a dollar.

I had seen in an interview where you said that I sent you a letter and misspelled your name. Did you know that I named you and how I came up with your name? You know I am a big sports fan. I really liked the name Ahmad Rashad, well really just Rashad. But you know me, I have to put my own spin on it and took the “Ra” off and just left “Shad” for your name. Not only did I name you, I was there when you were born and signed your birth certificate. I hate that you make it seem as if I was never around at all.

You also need to know that there were times were things were not so smooth while your mother and I were living together. Even when dealing with my alcoholism I made sure we had a place to stay. My family loved me and helped me with all my flaws. We were evicted and had to live with my family members and my family sent us money in order for us to get back on our feet.

Shad, I never asked you for anything, but I am asking for one thing now. Can you please stop throwing me under the bus and talking bad about me? I may be an alcoholic, but I never physically abused you. Keyshia Cole tried to help her Mother. Tyler Perry takes care of his family financially and he was sexually abused by some of them. All I am asking is that you stop dragging my name in the mud.
I wish you all the success,
Love Pops

If you thought that was it, Wait.. Bow Wow sisters speak out! Watch the videos below.

This whole thing is a PURE MESS!!

Drake Is Producing Aaliyah’s New Album And Timbaland Says “Without Him & Missy’s The Album Would Be Whack”!!!

Drake Or Timbaland?
Drake’s obsession with late R&B singer Aaliyah is no secret, with the waffle toned rapper reportedly recruited to executive produce her next album – but now producer Timbaland has claimed that project wouldn’t be right without himself and Missy Elliot.

Anyway Listen to the song:

During an interview with Power 105’s The Breakfast Club, Timbaland claimed that Drake’s upcoming project would be wack without input from himself or Missy Elliot, who were close to the singer.
”I know they trying to drop some Aaliyah records, but if he do it, it should be with me and Missy. The proper way for him to do that would be me, him and Missy to be all on the record. But to put it on his record, would just not be right.”

With Drake’s minimal production experience, should the YMCMB star reconsider his options and include Aaliyah’s longtime collaborators Timbaland and Missy, both of whom have produced several hits and were extremely close to the late great singer?

I Have an Update

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Timbaland Reportedly Working on Postumous Album W/ Drake

I know that people have been having  mixed feelings about Drake taking on an Aaliyah album but am now BET is reporting that Timbaland will reportedly be involved in the upcoming “Posthumous” Aaliyah album. I don’t know how the entire project will go but it seems only right that you involve Timbaland and/or Missy working on this album. This is news that should provide some solace to fans who were upset by the new Aaliyah song released late Sunday by Drake and his producer Noah “40″ Shebib.

Drake is working with Aaliyah’s record label Blackground Records as executive producer of the new album, news that crystallized for the public soon after Sunday’s release of “Enough Said,” on which he is featured with the late chanteuse.

Miss Info cites a confidential source close to the project who says Timbo has so far produced two songs for it, with much of the rest being handled by Shebib.

Informed in April of Drizzy’s plan to take on the project, Timbaland was clear that there is a right way and a wrong way to go about it:

“I know they trying to drop some Aaliyah records, but if [Drake] do it, it should be with me and him, and Missy,” he said. “I don’t know what’s going on. The proper way to do that would be for me, him and Missy to be all on the record. For it to be on his record, that would not be right.”

Missy has yet to comment on the situation and her involvement in the project is unclear.

The Celebs came out to Steve Harvey's 2012 Hoodie Awards

Steve Harvey, along with wife Marjorie, hosted The 2012 Hoodie Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The weekend (which included Steve's last standup performance) was attended by tons of celebs.

Michael Jai White rocked a pin-striped suit.

"The Talk" co-host The BEAST! Sheryl Underwood wore a floral print gown.

Anthony Anderson wore a white suit with a baby blue shirt and tie.

Terrence J was there with girlfriend Selita Ebanks.

Terrence's girl Model Selita Ebanks showed off her curves in a black dress.

Actress Tamera Tunie rocked a very bright outfit.

Judge Mathis arrived with wife Linda.

Morris Chestnut still looks damn good.

Bobby Brown posed with wife Alicia.

Doug E. Fresh made an appearance.

Tichina Arnold worked a revealing top.

Tasha Smith and her husband Keith Douglas worked the carpet.

"DWTS" winner JR Martinez was there.

Thomas 'Nephew Tommy' Miles worked the blue carpet.

Romany Malco was there too.

FUN TIMES!

Sad News: Man Shoots Wife While She’s In ICU

If you get married and don’t like your spouse anymore, please just get a divorce.

Barbra Wise in Ohio is in critical condition after her husband came into the ICU where she was recovering and shot her.
Ohio police say a 66-year-old man entered the intensive care unit of Akron General Medical Center and shot his 65-year-old wife while standing at her bedside.

The hospital is unable to tell the public why she was already in the hospital.
Akron police told The Associated Press early Sunday that the woman has DIED and that the husband has been charged with murder.

Police say John Wise, of Massillon, entered the hospital shortly before 9 p.m. Saturday and went to see his wife, Barbara, in the intensive care unit, where she had been admitted a few days earlier. Authorities say Wise pulled out a handgun and shot his wife of 45 years.

Hospital spokesman Jim Gosky says one shot was fired.
What in the world could have been the motive for this craziness?? And is it that easy to get into the hospital with a loaded handgun? Maybe all of these crazy shootings will get them to change the gun laws in this country.

God be with this woman and her family!

Janet Jackson Says It's Not About the Money

Janet Jackson's lawyers have released a statement on behalf of Janet, Randy and Rebbie Jackson insisting money is not the motivating factor behind their wish to oust the current executors of Michael Jackson's estate...
The letter makes it clear that Janet, Randy nor Rebbie stand to make any financial gain by contesting the will. The main concern is the welfare of Michael Jackson's children and validity of the will. The siblings want an explanation for how Michael Jackson could have signed his will in California when there is indisputable proof that he was in New York at the time.
The letter ends by promising that Janet, Randy and Rebbie will continue to press forward in their search for the truth in order to carry out the wishes of their brother Michael.

Okay I’m about for this whole damn thing to be over with!

Jennifer Lopez Threatens to Sue Over Gay Rumors

Jennifer Lopez is threatening to sue two tabloid magazines for reporting that her toy boy lover was caught entering a gay massage parlor.
Jennifer Lopez is reportedly taking legal action over reports her backing dancer and boyfriend Casper Smart was ''caught'' in a ''gay sex club'' and an exotic massage parlour.
The couple is threatening to sue after claiming the stories are completely untrue.
Their high-powered attorneys, Shawn Holley and Howard Weitzman, have teamed up and allegedly sent letters to American publications Star Magazine and In Touch, warning them the ''reports'' are ''false, malicious and defamatory'' and will cause ''immense damage'' to the couple's careers and reputations.
The reports include photographs of Casper outside a XXX peep show in New York City in July, Star magazine claims the shop is a ''well-known cruising spot for gay men looking for instant hookups.''
In Touch magazine claims Casper was ''caught'' with an ''exotic masseuse'' at Hell's Kitchen - which he is said to have visited for 10 minutes - the day before he helped host Jennifer's 43rd birthday.

In their letters, the lawyers have each demanded the magazines print a full retraction, warning Casper and Jennifer will ''immediately file a lawsuit'' if the magazines fail to do so.

“R&B Divas” Trailer, + Monifah’s Shocking Reveal of being a Lesbian!

TV One is ready for the August 20th debut of new reality show, R&B Divas, featuring 90′s R&B Stars, Faith Evans, Nicci Gilbert, Syleena Johnson, Monifah and KeKe Wyatt. The super-trailer has been released and singer Monifah reveals that she is in a same sex relationship and is even filmed engaging in intimate activity with another woman. Take a look…

In this exclusive supertrailer, Monifah is shown asking her teen daughter how she feels about her relationship with a woman. “Can you support our union,” she asks, on the verge of tears. “I don’t support it,” her daughter Akemi answers. Well little girl grow up. That’s life your Mother took care of you at least be happy! Anyways, Years ago Monifah was alleged to have been dating Latifah. However this is really no secret. But whatever Mo, LIVE YOUR LIFE! You only have one!

Rihanna TAKES Oprah For A RIDE In Barbados!

Oprah Winfrey was fresh from shooting in New Orleans The Butler with Lee Daniels wen she made her way to Barbados this weekend. As we know, Bajan chick Rihanna is there chillin' out after her 2-week yacht rip around the French Riviera.

So Oprah tweeted pics from time she spent with Rih on the island leaving Sandy Lane Resort & hitting the streets in an SUV saying, @rihanna and I finishing up interview . What a refreshing surprise she is!
RiRi tweeted, Look who popped up in my Hometown BARBADOS #topnotch.

The interview will run on OWN's "Oprah's Next Chapter" on August 19.

Eva Longoria Hosts Women's Summit to Support Obama

Eva Longoria took her democratic views to Florida's Women's Summit in Miami.
The "Desperate Housewives" starlet fit the bill when it came to her fashion choice as she wore a royal blue dress and black heels, while showing support for the re-election of President Barack Obama.

A few weeks ago, the 37-year-old beauty spoke with "Extra" and explained her support for the President. "The reason I support President Obama is because he’s the one that most reflects what I want our country to look like moving forward… It was an honor to be named one of the co-chairs of the re-election campaign and I’m a big Obama supporter.”

Kanye Wants Kim to Make a Sex Tape?

There are rumors circulating that Kanye West has been pressuring Kim Kardashsian to release a sex tape starring the two of them.

According to Star, the reality TV personality is “still trying to live down” the infamous video she made with ex-boyfriend Ray J, so she’s “horrified” that new beau Kanye West “wants her to make another.”
“He always tells Kim that she should showcase her amazing body whenever possible,” explains a so-called “friend.”
The rapper “swears that their filmed fornication will be art, not porn,” claims the magazine.
But Kardashian isn’t sold on the idea.
Star’s “insider” says she’s curious, but “scared to take the idea to her momager, Kris!”

Rick Ross "God Forgives, I Don't" First Week Sales Projections

Rick Ross eyes a No. 1 debut for his latest album.
The first-week sales projection has been revealed for Rick Ross' fifth studio album God Forgives, I Don't, released yesterday via Def Jam.
According to HDD (via HHNM), Ricky Rozay's latest offering is slated to sell between 200,000 and 220,000 copies in its first week. The sales puts the album on track for a No. 1 debut. The project features the singles "3 Kings" featuring Dr. Dre and Jay-Z, as well as "Touch'N You" featuring Usher, "Hold Me Back" and "So Sophisticated" featuring Meek Mill.

Ross' last album, 2010's Teflon Don, bowed at No. 2 on the charts with 176,300 copies sold. It marked his first album that failed to enter at the top of the chart.

AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘Love Is In The Air’

What? You think old dudes stop liking shit because they’re old? Hell no. From the time men are born to the time we die you can bet men will always love some titties and ripping ass….not necessarily in that order.

HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!

EFREM