Paris Jackson Steals The Show

You must admit that we all watched the Jackson Memorial looking for the wrong thing.

Even Al Sharpton thought he'd be the showstopper.

Yet, today I learned that sometimes the biggest moments in life are those that come without a standing ovation.

I feel that folks gave Sharpton an ovation because that's what he wanted. He spoke as if he would not be satisfied without applause. But everybody was more impressed with someone who whimpered, rather than hollered: Paris Jackson.

Such a heart-breaking story when you look at who really matters: Michael's children!

I don't care about who the guardian is, because living arrangements can't cure grief.

That little girl helped us to see the human side of today, as we celebrated a man who rarely got a chance to be a normal human being.

He was somebody's daddy. And if you can't look past his crises and controversies, then at least be respectful to his children.

Former NFL Quarterback Dies

Some shocking news from the world of sports...

Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair has been found dead in Nashville .

According to various reports, he was in a car with a female passenger- who also died.

Not a lot of details are known at this time, but my condolences extend to his entire family.

We just have to keep praying and asking God to guide us every step of the way.

Don't Ya Love Fony Chicks?

Ola Ray is back.

(A chorus of "Who?" echos in the distance)

Ola Ray is the chick from Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video.



She is one of the thousands who are standing in line to gain free PR at such a time as this.

Ironically, she was just suing him last month. Now, the crazy lady is doing interviews about how much she loved him. Maybe she should have played the Scarecrow in the Wiz, instead of Mike. Because mami needs a brain!

I say to her: "Did you not know that the Internet makes it easy for folks to find dirt on you? Huh? Is ya dumb, girl?"

Makes you wish that Mike had left her ass when the monsters came bursting through the floorboard.

The Apollo Holds Imaginary MJ Funeral

Where's Ricky Smiley's grandmother when you need her?

For those outside the loop, comedian Ricky Smiley has joked about his grandmother loving to attend funerals of people that she doesn't know.

Well, there were plenty of Grandma Smileys in New York yesterday for the "imaginary" funeral service at the Apollo.

According to reports, folks stood in line for hours to pretend like they were at a Michael Jackson memorial.

Some folks will do anything to be on TV. Sheesh!

No More Vibe

The next issue of Vibe Magazine is coming out soon.....

on the 25th of Never, sold only at news stands near the ski slopes of Hell.


Pardon the brash sarcasm, but print media is suffering right now.

When news hit yesterday that Vibe is now defunct, it made me wonder why people don't like to read magazines anymore.

Here are some theories:

1. Education

Folks really like looking at pictures. If some magazines just became strictly picture books, folks would probably buy more. Words just seem to get in the way of the pictures and make people think. And we all know that thinking is so "unpatriotic". Just ask George W. Bush.

Plus, the new generation of Vibe readers only like to read gossip. Just look at the web traffic for gossip blogs, as opposed to legitimate news websites. All you need is a borrowed photo, a snide remark, and a link. (Okay, that's pretty much what ALL bloggers do, including myself)

But gossip blogs have real short blurbs. At least I take time to write something.

2. Environment

Tree huggers can go "cop a squat" now. We get it now. The Internet is a "paperless" way to consume media. But what about recycled paper?

I like having something to read when I'm on the train, on the toilet, or when a guest preacher comes to my church. Please don't take away my right to read words off a sheet of paper!

3. Expectations
People just stop "feeling the VIBE". Magazines should have partnered with bloggers a long time ago, instead of just doing articles about those people. It would have just been hard to stay timely.

So...

What do you have to say about this?

Just Like A Movie

If we had known 17 years ago that the movie would end this way.





In 1992, I was one of millions that gathered around the TV set to watch "The Jacksons: An American Dream". The movie ended with the Jackson brothers singing "Thanks" to their fans. But that "dream" became a nightmare today when cell phones across the world rang or tweeted with news that signaled a change in the fairytale. (The photo on the right is from that movie)

Only our heavenly Director could have seen this script change.

"Michael Jackson died" just seemed like words part of a terrible prank.

TMZ has incorrectly declared a lot of folks dead, so I called around to see if the news was true.
I reached out to blog bro, Mo'Kelly- a Hollywood insider. And Mo'Kelly gave me the sad news in rapid time. But I wish life itself wouldn't go by so fast.

We saw the "script" as Jackson starting his tour next month and making more memories.

But life rarely goes as planned. There are always surprises around the bend.

Today seemed like a shocking conclusion to a film that we were watching, but were also apart of.

To me, Michael's legacy is rooted in his connection to his audience. Yes, almost a billion people around the world loved him (maybe more than that), but he wanted every person to feel like he was focusing on them alone.

Musicians don't have that anymore.

Fan love musicians more than musicians love fans.

But this plot has more unresolved conflicts within the sub-plot.

What about the family relations problems that the Jackson had? Should they have just stayed in Gary and never shared the gift with the world?

Well, the "movie" wouldn't have been as interesting that way.

I just wish that we could have a sequel, because we can truly "NEVER SAY GOODBYE".

REST IN PEACE, MR. JACKSON. I apologize for all the jokes. My excuse is that you joke with those you love, and you had a lot of people who loved you and your work....just not the rumors that became associated with you.

The next song is for you.

Crying For A Good Reason

Today, I found something offensive at Dimewars.com (Go figure)

But it wasn't offensive in the way that you might expect.

I was led to click on a link that said: "JoJo Simmons Cries After One Day In Jail".
[Uh...okay. Who gives a shit? Is that really news]

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But what I realized was that it was a clip from last night's show which chronicled JoJo's recent arrest. According to chronology, the show was supposed to air in 2 months to bring the season to a climax. However, the network executives probably felt that it would be better to draw folks back into the show NOW (because the rest of the season looks painfully boring).

What really bothers me about folks heckling JoJo's reaction to prison is that it's the reason WHY we have so many folks there now.

NEWSFLASH DUMBASSES: Jail is not cool! And if you don't feel sad enough to cry about doing something dumb, then you will be doing dumb shit for the rest of your life!

It's amazing how we applaud making babies out of wedlock, but shun virgins. (Oh God, that's like the worst thing on Earth to some people)

If you get good grades in school, you're a punk. But if you barely graduate, with a final report cards full of Ds and maybe 1 F, you get a freakin' standing ovation at the ceremony!!!!!

What's wrong with us?!!!!! Why the hell do we keep applauding stupidity?

You are considered more of a man because you know the latest sports score, but if you care more about your CREDIT SCORE- then you won't be welcome in the Barber shop.

It's all bullshit to me! (I usually don't curse on this blog, but I'm passionate about avoiding stupidity)

WHEN WILL WE GET IT?!!!!!!!

WHY DO WE LIKE BEING DUMB? We are a nation of people with disarranged priorities.

That's a scary thought to me.

I'm glad that JoJo cried. Who cares about his street cred as a rapper? Maybe he should give that shit up anyway because we got too many nigs wanting to rap. *EXASPERATED GRUNT UNTIL MY STOMACH HURTS*

If another brotha tells me that he wants to be a rapper- I'M PUNCHING HIM IN HIS FACE!!!!

We need CEOs, Politicians, Attorneys, Recording Engineers, Electricians, Mechanics, Plumbers, and Linguists!!!!! NO MORE FREAKIN' BALL PLAYERS, RAPPERS, OR ACTORS!!!!

I SHALL BOYCOTT YOU! Do you hear me? I hope your rap career tanks!

PICK UP A GATDAMN BOOK AND BE SOMETHING ELSE!!!!!! The industry doesn't need you!