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It’s quite common for co-workers to “pool” their cash when playing the lottery, in hopes of increasing their chances of winning the bulk of cash. It’s also quite common for disputes to arise if a winning ticket is amongst the “pool” of tickets purchased.
Hence the story of Merlande Wilson, the holder of ONE the THREE winning tickets sold in the $656 Million dollar jackpot… Continue Reading…
First Lady Michelle Obama was all smiles as she escorted daughers Malia and Sasha to Nickelodeon?s 25th Annual Kids? Choice Awards.
While Mrs. O. was the epitome of style and grace, she proved yet again that she is still one HAWT mom as her chosen attire was the perfect combination of class and sass!
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Attorney Phaedra Parks of The Real Housewives of Atlanta appeared on Bravo’s aftershow, Watch What Happens LIVE! last night (April 1, 2012).
Parks rocked a Herve Leger Contrast trim bandage dress paired with matching Herve Leger strappy sandals as she and G.G. from the new Shah’s of Sunset show took the stage alongside Andy Cohen (with ReDICKulous tending bar).
You may have noticed that Marlo Hampton was a no-show on the evening’s RHOA episode, with not even a mention.
However, Phaedra’s appearance on WWHL brought a teensy piece of the the Marlo to the aftershow, as she proved she and the ex-con have at least one thing in common…. Continue Reading…
Toni Braxton released a few behind the scenes shots from the video shoot for her new single, “I Heart You” a few days ago and now the official video has been released.
On the “Braxton Family Values” reunion special,? Toni revealed that she wouldn’t be participating in another season of the show, stating:
“It is extremely invasive. Everywhere you go in your life is ‘there,’ and for me, I don’t like that.”
She added that “over time you forget that the cameras are there, and then you become completely open and … you’re exposed.”
Known for her heartfelt ballads, Toni also gave a bit of love advice to the audience.
Toni’s new video for “I Heart You” + her relationship advice below… Continue Reading…
We haven’t seen much of Raven-Symone these days, but she was recently spotted partying at the AVA Lounge at the Dream Hotel on in New York City (March 27, 2012 ).
The former “Cosby kid,” who boldly rocked two different shoes with her grey & black ensemble, admits that she’s been selective over the past few years, opting to wait for the perfect role, instead of taking just anything that comes along.
There are always scripts that I’ve had over the years that I’m trying to settle on for different movies and ideas, and that’ll be until it’s bought [by a studio]. But nothing more than that.
The way the industry is, I’ve been very careful and just sit back and wait for different things and see, rather than be too forward. Cause sometimes it’s about timing, not necessarily about your hustle.
The latest and greatest challenge for the 26-year-old Atlanta native is the role of Deloris Van Cartier in the Broadway adaption of “Sister Act” and she was almost unrecognizable as she celebrated at the afterparty for her broadway debut.
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As I revealed in a previous post, Tierra and Damon are still together, however they DID NOT elope as many sites are reporting.
[READ: RUMOR CONTROL: Sheree Whitfield’s Daughter Did Not Elope ]
The lovebird’s have, however, been spotted around town and Sheree has officially addressed her meddling mistake… Continue Reading…
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