Last night Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas presented her former classmate, Mayoral candidate Senator Kasim Reed, with the “Cusp Leadership Award” from Music is My Business and Enchanted PR.  The event was hosted by MIMB CEO Aaron Arnold and Enchanted PR president Christal Jordan-Mims at the estate of Attorney Charles Mathis and also doubled as Chilli’s pick up spot for the night, as VH1 gathered footage for her upcoming dating reality show.

Dress by Dolce & Gabanna , YSL shoes, and Jewelry by David Yurman

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Chilli presents “Cusp Leadership Award to Senator Kasim Reed

Spotted at the event was Q Parker (112), champion boxer Floyd Mayweather, director Will Packer, Jason Geter, the Ricky Smiley Morning Show crew &  more. FreddyO gathered some great shots from the event, and caught a few of Chilli paying special attention to her former flame, Money Mayweather…

Peep the familiarity as Chilli straightens Floyd’s tie…

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Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas is looking for love in what is now the mainstream route. She’s hitting VH1 for a reality show. It’s been said that if you truly love something set it free, if it’s meant to be yours it’ll return to you. Well…maybe just maybe Usher will heed the call since he’s just about single now. Wouldn’t THAT be a great show!?  Especially since Chilli appears to be keeping the door open for her former flame! In a recent Essence interview, she admits that she’s leaving THAT in the lord’s hands. When asked if there were any chance of a reconciliation between she and Ursh, Chilli states:

I don’t know. You never know. Only the good Lord knows that. If it’s meant for us to stay apart, we will, and if it’s meant to be the other way, somehow in the future it may happen.

Sounds promising. As a single mom with responsibilties, Chilli has set a few ground rules for her new show, specificially none of that Flavor Flav kissing on the mouth stuff! She also states that her contestants will not all live in the same house and she’s not limiting herself to one race.

I’m open to all men and all Black women should be. You may miss out on the man of your dreams because you are trying to stick with a brother.

Chilli admits that her standards have been a bit extreme, but she’s willing to step back and let VH1 take the reigns.

I’m hard on guys, that’s why I said maybe I do need a little help from VH1. I also know I have avoided many werewolves being tough. As a celebrity and just a woman who takes care of herself, you have to be very careful. Guys talk more than we do. I can go on a lunch date, and the guy spins it to something else, and that includes celebrities. All of that turned me off from dating. Now I am at the point to open up again. It’s also important to be able to enjoy your own company and I love my space. I do hope to get married one day, and when I do I still hope to enjoy being alone. Hopefully I will connect with somebody on this show. We already know ultimately who everyone wants me with (laughs).

Hmmmm? Who might that be Chilli?

I wonder if she kept the ring…

Now if VH1 can get Usher on the show, THAT my friends, would be a hit! All joking aside, if YOU are a single male interested in Chilli you may actually have a shot. VH1 is still casting for the show and you may actually be the man she’s looking for. Don’t let the thought of Usher scare you off. ((You can do it!)) To find out more about the Atlanta casting call, check out the press release below: (more…)

Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas and Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins have issued statements regarding the death of Michael Jackson. It’s still an emotional time for everyone and the entertainment industry is still in shock. Check out what they had to say below:

“I think everybody who knows me, knows I love me some Michael Jackson. I cannot believe that the man i jokingly call my husband, has passed away. I am beyond lucky to have met such an extraordinary human being. His God given talent was by far the most beautiful gift we’ve ever seen and probably ever will see.  I don’t know when my tears will stop but I do know this, there’s only one Michael Jackson..he was and will FOREVER be The King of Pop.”   ~ Chilli

“I like many other artist have had the pleasure and opportunity to work with Michael. I used to try to dance & dress like him when I was a child, so to meet him was a dream come true. He is the epitome of a true entertainer. He has changed not only the music industry but the world. His work will live forever from generation to generation. He has always been #1 and will always be. There will never be anyone during our life time that will have such an impact on our lives the way he has.” ~ T-Boz

Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas and slimmed down comedienne Mo’Nique did a bit of clowning around backstage during the 2009 BET Upfronts back in April. They each took a moment to “Stanky Leg” it up for the cameras and Chilli issues a mini-message at the end. Cute!

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According to That B*tch and Gossip Jacker T-Boz has some hating “A”zz friends in Atlanta. One of em has even decided to hit up some random forum and put all her business on blast. In the post, the loose lipped friend made sure he/she dropped names of some of the “A”’s musical elite such as Dallas Austin, Rico Wade, Big Rube, Jermaine Dupri, Sleepy Brown and more to obviously add authenticity to her story.  We’ve all heard about T-Boz’s trials with her former hubby Mack 10, well this so-called friend of hers has dayum near written a tell-all book about Tionne’s life in Atlanta and her addiction to drama.

Now to be fair, all this could be made up bullsh*t and even if most of it’s true, we’ve all had our share of dumb mistakes with relationships. Lord knows I have…*sigh* But I decided to post it in it’s entirety simply because it was an interesting read and because I’ve been slacking on my pimpin…(insert side eye). Anywoo…anyone who grew up or lived here in the late 80’s will appreciate the time it took this fake “A”zz friend to compile all this data…Happy reading!

I’ve said this before that I went to high school with Tionne. It did not matter about her having sickle cell. She was always attracted to abusive men. She was supposed to graduate in 1988 from Campbell High School, in Fairburn, GA but she missed so many days from her hospitalizations that she graduated the next year from College Park High School. I found out later that the majority of her hospitalizations was due to her ex-boyfriend, Troy Long aka “Paco”, beating the crap out of her. It’s amazing how all of these kids ended up famous. Believe it or not, we went to school with a lot of the guys mentioned on this site. Dallas Austin transferred from Riverdale High School and went to Lakeshore High, along with Derek “Divine” Stevens.

It’s ironic how Tionne ended up in a group with Rozonda (Chili) because I remember, specifically going to a talent show at Mays High school to help Tionne find Rozonda. She wanted to whip her tail for sleeping with Troy Long.Patrick “Sleepy” Brown went to Therrell High School and he was in a dance group called “Guess”. Tionne and I met him at Jelly Beans skating rink. Tionne worked at LaMontae’s Beauty Supply on the corner of Headland and Delowe with Rico Wade. Patrick was introduced to Rico through Tionne and myself. They hooked up and started doing the music thing (funded by LaMontae who is now in prison for drugs). Rico ended up meeting Jermaine Dupree and at that time Jermaine was trying to start a girl singing group. Rico hooked Tionne up with Jermaine. Rozonda was not in the group at first. Rozonda replaced Sabrina, who went to prison for shoplifting. Tionne was a shoplifter as well between being a shampoo girl at Xcape hair salon. Tionne would go with Marie to client’s homes and met Pebbles. She complained about working with Jermaine Dupree and how he…

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Isn’t it obvious why I decided to post “Goodies” as todays flashback? It isn’t? OK I’ll explain: I did it because I want you guys to reminisce about way back when…to a time when y’all used to actually like Ciara so that you can go cop that album.

Ciara’s Fantasy Ride in stores Tuesday, May 5th!

Photos by FreddyO

Monica (pictured above with BET CEO Debra Lee), Comedianne Monique and Actor Terry Crews (”Everybody Hates Chris”) will all be featured in BET’s upcoming lineup next season. Mo and Crews will have reality shows built around their lives, while Monique will host her own late night comedy show.

The slate of shows represents the first programming under new co-presidents Loretha Jones and Stephen Hill, who took over the position following the exit of Reginald Hudlin last year. During a sneak preview Jones and Hill said the new programming will represent a branding strategy of family values and community pride – an attempt at moving away from some of the negative African American programs the network has received criticism for in the past.

“Monica: Standing Up” will focus on the Monica’s family life and her comeback album, “Breakin’ Up With Mo’Nique” will mark the network’s first late-night talk show and “Crews Control” will focus on the actor, his wife and five kids.

If you’re an avid reader of this site, you recieved this information months ago when I sat down with Monica one on one.  That’s my girl and I’m soooo happy for her! Congrats again Mo….I’ll definitely be watching!

Monique ~ Debra Lee ~ Monica

Chilli celebrates with Monica at BET preview

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Chilli is one heffa that never ages! She always looks so beautiful. Derek probably didn’t have to do too much in this shoot besides point and click. Now, me? My photos will really put his skills to the test! I’m still saving my ad money for my shoot though. Hell…. .38 cents a day will have me there in no time.

More photos below:

In case you missed it:

Quick Flix ~ Monica “Still Standing” Promo Shots
Derek Blanks Polishes Diamond
Flix/Video ~ Derek Blanks Website Launch Party
Derek Blanks Shoots NeNe Leakes
Derek Blanks Shoots Jennifer Hudson
Derek Blanks Shoots LisaRaye