Monday, September 17, 2012

Ushers interview with Oprah

So Oprah had a sit down with Mr. Raymond on "The Next Chapter" talking about his custody battle, marriage with Tameka and his mom as his manager. Usher sugar coated and talked around each question barley answering it. Oprah had to keep asking the same question and rephrasing it to get a direct answer out of him. The whole picture he painted of how Tameka could not handle his lifestyle and that he should of listened to people when they told him not marry her. Hmm I was always told never regret something that once made you happy. Now don't get me wrong people change but there is a right and wrong way too handle things. A messy custody battle is never good for the kids l; children know both parents of they are around and in sane mind. My heart really goes out to Tameka after just loosing a son and then a judge granting primary custody to your ex husband. I know the pain must be there. Although I do not know all the details as of what happened in the marriage, I still feel as though it should not be talked about publicly. I am a firm believer in keep certain things to yourself. Usher states he never wanted to talk about it open but chose to do it this one time and he hopes his kids could look back and watch this someday. I think that is absolutely crazy problems between him and
Tameka should not be portrayed like that for the kids to one day see. I am a fan of Usher but after watching this interview I am in no way supportive of his lifestyle I look at him differently. His voice will always be beautiful and hopefully him and Tameka works out
a way for this all to go away for the sake of the kids.


-Babbling Bee

Chris brown new tat

So Mr. Breezy got a new tattoo and everyone is speculating that it is the face of Rihanna. Maybe after being digitally enhanced , talked about and passed around it may look like Rihanna's once bruised face. But is everything Chris Brown does going to be under a microscope. I am not the biggest Breezy fan at all! But enough is enough. He can't control his anger and he does random shit that probably the average sane person wouldn't
do;but it's him. And if he is that stupid and that rude to tattoo her bruised face then he is as stupid and ridiculous as everyone makes him out too
be.
-babbling Bee

School & updates

Sorry readers. Here at the Babbling Bees and Rich Cartels we have been slacking off! With school starting and it being my senior year and with the release of the Rich Cartels book "Lighter to my Cigarette" available on amazon.com. We have been very hectic and busy! But we haven't forgotten you guys!! More updates coming soon !

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

President Obama responds to Nicki Minaj

A couple weeks ago when the public got hold of Nicki Minaj line in "Mercy," featured labelmate Lil Wayne's new mixtape, Minaj states in her line "I'm a Republican voting for Mitt Romney/You lazy bitches is f---ing up the economy."

Of course a lot of people went crazy when they heard this they could not
believe that Minaj would endorse Romney. Many of us have our political views on who should vote or side with certain political parties. But in recent news the president addressed
Nicki Minaj's statement.

"I don't think [Sasha, 11, and Malia, 14] really listen to Nicki Minaj that much," he shared. He is not sure exactly what they listen to. "But let's face it, they are now hipper than me."
As for Minaj's rapped "endorsement", "Yeah, I'm not sure that's exactly what happened. She likes to play different characters," he explained.

Nicki Minaj and her Barbz were quick to respond to the president.


This article originally appeared on Usmagazine.com:

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Congratulations Terrence J on Becoming the New Co-Anchor on E! News

TerrenceJ Enews 500x500 Terrence J Officially Named New Co Anchor Of E! NewsOver here at the Babbling Bees/Rich Cartels HQ, we are SCREAMING CONGRATULATIONS to the love of RC's life (in her head of course) Terrence J. No matter how corny folks think he is or how lame his little jokes may be, RC doesn't care, she has always had a thing for Terrence. And now congratulations are definitely in order for the media personality who has just been named as the NEW co-anchor of E! News, replacing Ryan Seacrest and hosting alongside Giuliana Ranic every night at 7pm starting this upcoming November (the 17th to be exact).

Since making the decision it was time to leave BET's 106&Park, Terrence has been making sure to stay focused and build himself as a brand and a permanent fixture in the media from landing acting and reality television roles, hosting a radio show, and even landing himself a few modeling gigs to boot. Go head baby! Show 'em what ambition looks like in the works!

We are insanely proud of Terrnece and starting November 17th, we will be tuning into E! News.

Rocsi, we'll be on the look-out to broadcast some greats news on you too boo! Babbling Bees love a determined Bee!!!

Rest in Paradise: Michael Clarke Duncan

I swear, writing these posts saddens me to the core all the time but we write them as a way of paying homage to fallen celebrities we've grown to know and love (even if it is only in our heads.) The actor, Michael Clarke Duncan departed from Earth on September 3rd following the circumstances of a heart attacked he suffered earlier this year on July 13th. Michael Clarke Duncan has had numerous film and television roles playing such characters as body guards or some kind of intimidating figure. His most noted roles have been The Green Mile, The Whole Nine Yards, Armageddon, Daredevil and Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins.

On July 13, 2012, Duncan was taken to a hospital after suffering a heart attack. The media reports suggested that his girlfriend, Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth, had previously tried to sve his life by performing CPR. Duncan's publicist, Joy Fehily, issued a statement on August 6 that read he was moved from the Intensive Care Unit but remained hospitalized following his heart attack.
On September 3, Fehily quoted Manigault as saying that Duncan had died in Los Angeles. He added that celebrations of Duncan's life would be announced at a later date. The statement also, for the first time, described Omarosa as Duncan's fiancee.

Our deepest condolences go out to Omarosa as well as Michael Clarke Duncan's family and friends. He is a face that we will definitely miss on the big screen but we will always remember him.

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

(Almost) Locked Up!: Tommy "Deebo" Lister Facing 5 Years in Prison

 
Remember neighborhood bully, Deebo, from the Ice Cube hit "Friday"? Well it looks like Mr. Deebo may be facing up to five years in prison. Smh at these damn celebrities.
 
 
Deebo, who's real name is Tommy Lister, recently pled guilty to conspiring to committ mortgage fraud, which led t0 $3.8 million in losses for unsuspecting lenders, according to media blabber mouths, TMZ.
 
According to the plea agreement obtained by TMZ, Deebo admitted to a diabolical scheme in which he and several other individuals conspired to obtain four different mortages on homes in Los Angeles using false information and phony bank statements.
 
Lister also admittted that he and his co-conspirators collected mortgages worth $5.7 million and defaulted on all four... costing the lenders a whopping total of $2.6 MILLION!!! He also admitted to withdrawing over $1.1 million in loans using the properties as collateral which he never paid back.
 
Nothing is etched in stone yet but Tommy "Deebo" Lister is due back in court later this month and he will be staring down 5 years in PRISON on his date of sentencing. Shame on it all!
 

No words! Mitt Romney

I have refrained from blogging about a lot of political things. But, while I was eating lunch and checking my email; I was sent this screen shot. Although it is from March the fact that it was said is outrageous. I wanted to post it do you guys can see what the norm has changed and how it has become okay for radical racial remarks to be said public. Freedom of speech and press is something that we are all protected by, but where are the boundaries? I will indeed blog in detail about this later.
BB

Happy Birthday to King BEY!!!

The Babbling Bee's and Rich Cartels have to extend a VERY HAPPY 31st birthday to a woman of complete excellence, style and grace. The incredible, the amazing, Mrs. Beyonce Giselle Knowles-Carter! Go 'head Bey! Let 'em know that mamas can STILL LOOK BOMB after their 20s!

Monday, September 3, 2012

Labor day

Enjoy your labor day weekend from the Babbling Bee & Rich Cartels! The day before school starts for most of us up north! Last weekend for the beach and cookouts. Be safe, drink responsibly and enjoy.!! Do not let the rainy weather ruin your fun.

Friday, August 31, 2012

Chris Lighty Hip hop manager dies

Chris Lighty a hip hop mogul, managed and all around business man dies at 44. Chris Lighty, was a manager too many hip-hop stars like 50 Cent, LL Cool J, Missy Elliott and Diddy. He was found dead on Thursday morning August 30th, at his home in the Bronx "from a self-inflicted gunshot wound." The police are currently investigating, as we all in the hip hop community is hoping that this is not a suicide. Lighty will be greatly missed as his presence was definitely respected.
More updates on Lighty will becoming soon.
-Sad BC

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Jersey's Shore welcomes new little meat ball

Nicole "snooki" from jersey shore delivered her baby boy this morning. Her and fiancé , Jionni LaValle, were so happy to welcome 6-pound, 5-ounce Lorenzo Dominic LaValle. He was deliveres before 3 a.m. Sunday at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, N.J., MTV said." They also stated that Snooki will be on the sixth season of the Jersey shore and little Lorenzo will be making his appearance . Hopefully this season won't be as raunchy?! Hey I am big Jersey Shore fan but at a certain point in life there are certain things that are just not acceptable for a mom. But hey we will see. Congrats to Snooki and Jionni.

Let's remember Aaliyah!

Yesterday was the Princess of R&B's birthday. Aaliyah Dana Haughton born January 16, 1979 died on August 25, 2001. It was a sad, tragic day and year. Her death was only a few weeks before September 11th, the bombing at the world trade center. Aaliyah was known for tomboy ways beautiful angelic voice and light laughter. Her amazing songs such as try again , one in a million, four page letter and Rock the boat. Rock the boat was the last official single release from
Aaliyah; she was on her way coming home from the Bahamas from filming the video when she died. Aaliyah is still remembered today and her music still fills our airwaves. We salute Aaliyah and her family as her musical talents live on.
-Babbling Bee

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Summer is coming to an end.

Good luck to all the college students out there. For all of those who are down south you probably already started school. For those of us up north school will be starting on or about the 4th. So hit the books and study ! Check out Chegg.com and amazon.com for low priced books! Do a google search to find out where you can purchase or rent books for a fraction of the retail cost. Email professors before school starts too make sure that you definitely need the book for that class. If your school has a Facebook page check it out other students may post books that you might need.

-Focused Bee

Rest in Paradise Neil Armstrong

Today, America weeps another. Today, the FIRST man on the moon, Neil Armstrong has passed away. What makes this story even more sad to tell is the fact that Armstrong just turned 82 years old on August 5th and on the 7th, he underwent  surgery to relieve blocked coronary arteries. He died today from complications of his surgery earlier this month.

A statement from his family says: "Honor his example of service, accomplishment and modesty, and the next time you walk outside on a clear night and see the moon smiling down at you, think of Neil Armstrong and give him a wink."

Friday, August 24, 2012

!Trey Songz and Neyo Beef

Mr. Steal your girl and the gentleman had a rough few weeks. I call it constructive criticism, but others may call it beef. Neyo stopped by , the breakfast club and made a few comments about Trey,and his "lack of emotional depth in music." Although Ne-Yo’s comment could easily be seen as constructive criticism, Trey was very annoyed by it. Trey felt as though  Neyo should of hit him up and talk to him personally.


Treys Response:
 "I'ma talk to Ne-Yo when I see him. It ain't even that. The thing is that Ne-Yo knows me," Songz explained. "Ain't no need to have that conversation for the world to hear, you know. And I feel like that's a sucker move."




Neyo's response to Treyz interview VIA twitter:
                    I'm a grown ass man with no problem admitting when I'm wrong or apologizing for my wrongs. W/ that said to the homie @TreySongz my bad pimp.
Congrats on the new album to @TreySongz. GO COP THAT!! Keep doin' it your way pimpin' #BosstoBossAllLove
Over all my personal opinion I do not feel as though it was beef from the beginning , Neyo was just giving his honest opinon which in no way was trying to offend Trey. Maybe he took it that way but in al honesty it is everyone on the outside looking in talking about it and making it something it is not. That is why I am done talking about. Shout out to Trey and Neyo both wonderful and talented grown men in the industry.
-Babbling Bee

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

ATTENTION READERS!

Okay readers, I know alot of you have been wondering why there are no pictures with our last couple of posts and it's either a glitch with the site itself or it's our computers. Either way, we will get to the bottom of this within the next few days because there are TONS of visuals we want to give you guys from Melanie Fiona's new pic cover, Brandy's 'Wildest Dreams' visual and Solange's tour with Elle.

We will give you guys more information as it is given to us!

Casey Anthony's Probation Comes to An End

Remember Casey Anthony; the Florida monster mother accused of murdering her 2-year old daughter, Caylee back in 2008.  Apparently, Anthony finishes up her check fraud probation this Friday.

The 26-year old began serving the probation on August 24, 2011. Florida Department of Corrections spokeswoman Ann Howard would not confirm the exact time of Anthony's release from the probation program for security reasons, but said Anthony did not commit any violations that would have prolonged her term.

"She was never out of compliance," Howard told Reuters on Tuesday.

Casey Anthony's civil lawyer, Charles Greene, who did not return a call from Reuters for comment, told ABC his client's probation would end at 12 a.m. on Friday.

Casey Anthony was ACQUITTED of her daughter's murder during a 2011 trial broadcast live on national television. Evidence showed Anthony, a single mother, lied to her parents and friends about Caylee's whereabouts for a month before claiming the toddler had been kidnapped. (So why isn't this MONSTER behind bars? Because the state of Florida let her ass go. Simple as that!)

Caylee's body was found five months later in woods near the Anthony family's Orlando-area home. At trial, Anthony's lawyers claimed Caylee accidentally drowned in the family's backyard pool.
Public outrage followed the verdict, and a celebrity poll at the time ranked Casey Anthony as the most hated American. As a result, a judge took the unusual step of allowing Anthony to serve her probation in the check fraud case at a secret location within the state.

The one-year probation was ordered after Anthony in 2010 admitted to making purchases using her friend's checks, a crime uncovered during the investigation into Caylee's death.
In the past year, Anthony has surfaced publicly twice via a leaked clip of her video diary and in a phone call to talk show host Piers Morgan.

She still faces lawsuits related to her daughter's death, including a defamation case filed by a woman who alleges Anthony ruined her reputation by claiming that a nanny with a similar name had kidnapped Caylee. At trial, Anthony's attorney acknowledged Anthony made up the kidnapping story.

When I first heard the story of Caylee Anthony's disappearance and death, I just knew her mama did it. Everything pointed to her and she even lied about the little girl's disappearance and death. But 12 jurors and one dumb ass judge didn't see what the rest of the world saw. Caylee Anthony baby, you are remembered and one day, your mother will pay for what she's done. Justice will be served.

-a grieving RC

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Sorry Bee's

I have neglected you guys for a few days. My deepest apologies. That happens when you life is crazy busy. I also did not  get chance to watch Princess Rih-open up with Oprah. Yes I know Navy I was horrible. But I made up by attending this high fashion show showcasing black designers. Which I have to blog about and post the amazing pictures that I took. You guys will be in for a treat. I have also recorded the interview with Oprah and Rihanna which I will watch and blog about later on in the day!!!




-Sorry Babbling Bee

Monday, August 20, 2012

Kelly Rowland to Star in BET Comedy Pilot

I am so excited to bring news to you guys that one of my favorite songstresses and fashionistas will be starring in BET's original comdey pilot "What Would Dylan Do" and her name, is Kelly Rowland!

The show will center on Dylan, a Los Angeles-based relationship blogger, who lives with her friends Cherise and Brooke. Cherise will be played by Gabrielle Dennis of “The Game” and Brooke, who is wealthy and recently divorced, will be played by Melanie Liburd of “Strike Back.”
When Dylan’s ex-fiance, Brandon Scott of “Grey’s Anatomy,” re-enters her life, she begins to question if she ended their relationship too soon.

I will DEFINITELY be tuning in. What about you guys?

Thursday, August 16, 2012

REMINDER-Oprah & Rihanna

Rihanna talked to Oprah Winfrey during a sit-down interview opening up on details between her then boyfriend Chris Brown.
The televised interview with Oprah Winfrey is where she opens up and gets very emotional about her relationship with Breezy. They say we will be  shocked by what we hear. I am very excited about this interview. It will be airing on OWN, Oprah's Next Chapter, Sunday the 19th at 9 o clock!
STAY TUNED!!!!!!!!!!!!!




-Babbling Bee

New issue of Marie Claire Magazine-Miley Cirus

So while I was grocery shopping I had to go down the magazine aisle. Who else did I see "Hannah Montana" Miley Cirus on the front cover, she looked so mature and grown. Yeah I know the hype about this child star being engaged and doing "outrageous things" or so it seems. When you grow up in the public eye as a child star then you are not suppose to be doing certain things. HMMM she seems like a normal teenager-young adult. There are just some things as people who are watching these celebrities that we have to understand that they are going to get older. Things should be a lot different now that her  Disney channel TV show has come to an end. Maybe she will not be judged as much any more.
But on a fashion note definitely check out this month issue of Marie Claire. It is a double issue with all of the end of the summer and the upcoming fall wear. Expensive but trendy. This magazine gives you all the trends but the alternative store that you can shop at to achieve the same look.

-Fashion Bee

Drag Queen Barbie by Mattel

Mattel is one of the most sought after and famous brand of children's toy manufactures but their highest ranking item is none other than the beautiful Barbie Doll. From the time of her creation, Barbie has gone through numerous changes in culture, career, hair and style but this latest creation is definitely going to take the cake...

According to reports, Mattel has partnered with upstart design dup The Blonds to release a collector’s edition Drag Queen Doll. Dubbed, The Blonds Blond Diamond doll, the item will sell for $125 and hit the internet in time for Christmas.

I'm not too sure how different this doll is going to be but I know its definitely going to get more than a few side-eyes and whispers.

Azealia Banks and Her Controversial Magazine Cover

Azealia Banks is one of those artists who's name is constantly in folk's mouths an this time, is no different.

 Azealia Banks is on the cover of the latest cover of UK Magazine "Dazed and Confused" holding a blown up condom to her mouth as if she's puffing on a cigarette or a cigar. This particular issue has already been banned in several states and I can see why. It is a condom, it's against her lips and it gives off the wrong message. I think because she's so young (keep in mind, this femcee is only 20), people still want her to be a role model to young women and I'm sorry but that's not an image I would want either of my daughter's to see. It's just like the famous Lil Kim pose which Nicki Minaj later reinvented that blew minds everywhere. There is a certain image that is acceptable and there are certain images we'd rather not see. These are just some of the many on my personal list I'd rather go without.

What's your take on the cover?

Drake and Chris Brown Sued Over Nightclub Brawl



Remember when we told you about Drake and Chris Brown throwing bottles at Teyana Taylor's listening party? Well they both have been hit with a $15 million lawsuit from the owners of the nightclub.

Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., the company that owns WiP nightclub in NYC, claims in the suit that both stars “shared a grudge against the other arising out of their romantic relationships with the same woman.” (Rihanna)

EEL also claims in their suit — obtained by the New York Post — when Drake and Brown crossed paths, they “began to fight violently with each other.”
The suit goes on to say… “Each arrived with his own small army of bodyguards, ‘security’ personnel, employees, friends and other members of their entourage consisting of at least 15 heavily built men trained and/or experienced in hand-to-hand and weapons combat.”

The suit also credits the crews of both Drake and Chris with ingenuity, claiming they “fashioned deadly weapons out of whatever materials they could find; including glasses, alcohol bottles and furniture.”

The say the power of a woman's vajayjay will make a man do crazy thangs and in this case, it's causing them to pay out of pocket.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

New Artist: Austin Brown

Today is the day Brandy's video "Put It Down" featuring Chris Brown is supposed to debut on BET's 106th and Park but either I missed it or I didn't wait long enough because I have yet to see it. However, while watching 106th and Park, a new artist was introduced to us named Austin Brown. He is a part of the 106th and Park "Music Matters" campaign and his backstory is legendary.

Austin Brown is the youngest child and only son of Reebie Jackson who is part of the musical Jackson Family.

In 2004, Austin signed with Interscope Records and announced plans of releasing his new album in 2006, however, those plans backfired as no new album emerged. During this time, he began recording music with the likes of Rodney Jerkins and Walter Afanasieff. In 2009, he and Chester Aldridge co-founded the independent label, the Royal Factory where Brown also signed as an artist to help distribute his albums.

In 2010, Brown released a buzz single, "Target Practice", which was produced and co-written by Rodney Jerkins. In July 2011, he released his first single, "All I Need", from his upcoming album, Highway 85'. He premiered the track on an episode of Lopez Tonight the day after he released the single. Highway 85 currently doesn't have a release date. He has also released the popular single 'Menage a Trois'. The single was released on February 14, 2012 and the video of 'Menage a Trois' is available on Brown's Vevo page on YouTube.

On BET, Austin said that Jermaine Dupri has been instrumental in helping him with his career as both a mentor and management. They debuted his song 'Menage' as a New Video and you can definitely tell he's a Jackson. The video was in black and white but I was taken back by how much he resembled his Uncle Michael in both looks and sound. Below is Austin's video and I hope you all add this artist to your musical radar because I know I'm adding him to mine =)

Rest in Paradise: Ron Palillo aka TV's Horshack

The television show 'Welcome Back, Kotter' was popular in the mid to late 1970's. It starred actors, John Travolta, Gabe Kaplan, Lawrence Hilton Jacobs, Ron Palillo and Robert Hegyes. My mother used to watch the program and she in turn introduced me to it and I too fell in love with the show (and both John Travolta and Lawrence Hilton Jacobs :)) Which is why it hurts me to write this post..

At about 4 a.m. this morning, actor Ron Palillo suffered an apparent heart attack at his home and could not be revived. He was pronounced dead at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. He was 63 years old.

For those of you who aren't familiar with who Ron Palillo is, he played the character Arnold Horshack on the TV 'Welcome Back, Kotter' where one of his catchphrases was ""Oooh, oooh" as he'd throw his hand up in the air whenever a teacher asked a question.

Rest in Paradise, Ron Palillo, your memory will live on in the heart and minds of your fans. We love you

Momma Dee meets Sister Patterson

So I was going to initially blog about Love and Hip Hop Atlanta amongst other things today. But, I had to stop for a minute and talk about Lil Scappy's mother. I am not sure if the point of this show is to embarrass black people as some sort of ignorant, untamed, and uneducated race. How you tell your son the way too treat women is to play them. Every women that he is around she tries to get them out his life or call them "bitches" and so on. I am no
Saint but as a mother she should have some sort of respect for herself. Her outburst and ignorant advice does
Not do justice for a black woman such as herself. For years when women and black people have been oppressed and went through so many movements to better them selves; "civil rights & women suffrage." The way she continues to act on national television says a lot about her character and the person she is. I can not judge because I am not GOD, but when filming her she needs to conduct her self with more respect. The more I watch the shows she reminds me of Tiffany Pollard, "New York, from the show I love New York" Mother sister Patterson. Just rude, obnoxious and ignorant. The only different is Sis. Patterson knows how to spell. They look like sisters what do you guys think?

VH1 Pulls 'Ev and Ocho'

As if the Evelyn Lozado and Chad Johnson thing couldn't get any bigger, more shit has hit the fan!

Bad enough they haven't even been married a full 90 days and already Chad's been arrested on domestic violence charges. Once bonded out, Chad was cut from the Miami Dolphins football team and now, VH1 has pulled 'Ev and Ocho' from their line-up. Guess we won't be seeing that wedding after all huh.

The network released the following statement in regards to the show:
Due to the unfortunate events over the weekend and the seriousness of the allegations, VH1 is pulling the series ‘Ev and Ocho’ from its schedule and has no current plans of airing it.


In my opinion, that's once less "reality" show. 

Monday, August 13, 2012

Celebrity Child Bashing

As a parent, I know how defensive I am about my kids. Whether jokingly or not, I hate for someone to talk about my kids. If you know me, you know damn well, my kids are the button that will definitely get your ass cussed out in 2.5 seconds and I'm just a regular parent. So as a celebrity, just imagine how much restraint they must have when different folks start running off at the mouth about their children.

Granted, people have been talking about celebrity kids since Michael Jackson dangled baby Blanket over the balcony and even before then but that still doesn't make it right. When Beyonce was pregnant with Blue, everybody and their mama had an opinion on her pregnancy and even after Blue was here, the criticism ceased to stop.

The latest victim of celebrity child bashing, is Tia Mowry Hardict and her son, Cree. While I'm not sure what was exactly said about baby Cree, I do know that Tia fired back and voiced her say: “It’s disgusting that some focus on looks. I brought a beautiful child into this world.” -via Tia Mowry Hardict's Facebook page

Even though celebrities willingly put themselves in the limelight, on a virtual platform for the world to judge and critique them, that does not give ANYONE the right to talk about someone's else's child. Tia, you are not alone girl. Angelina Jolie has been criticized for letting her daughter Shiloh, dress like a little boy. Jada Pinkett Smith is ALWAYS criticized about allowing Willow to have "too much freedom." And we all know the nasty things people have said about Beyonce's daughter, Blue Ivy.



People, the next time you talk about celebrity's kid, don't get mad if for 5 minutes they forget their social status and they mop the floor with your ass. RC is warning you.

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Healthy snack!

This is so random but I am one of those people who love snacking but also wants too loose weight. Sometimes I'm not even hungry but food is sometimes such a comfort. I was reading a few articles and doing some research. Drinking a bottle of water before you eat and when you wake up in the morning help you to eat a lot less breakfast. For me I know that I love yogurt and sometimes I want
Ice cream, so I would freeze the yogurt. It makes for a good frozen snack. St work I am constantly on my feet and I need something to munch on; so there raw or roasted or dark chocolate ate things you can snack on. The key too loosing weight is drinking a lot of water and watching your calorie intake. Research and talk to your doctor before trying any new diet or work out plan. Here at the Babbling Cartels we realize that staying healthy is also essential to your life. So find healthy snacks and alternatives to aid you either in loosing weight or staying fit.
Exercise and eating the right way goes a long way !

Pooch Hall WILL Be Returning to 'The Game'

Alright ladies, you can officially get your panties out of a bunch; Pooch Hall will be returning to BET's 'The Game' despite reports that surfaced earlier this year that said he and co-star Tia Mowry-Hardict would not be returning. During a recent club appearance in Toronto, Cotten Kandi captured exclusive footage of the actor making his announcement that he’ll be returning to the hit BET show:

Now that Derwin Davis is coming back, how many of you will be tuning into the new season of 'The Game'?

Developing Story... Chad Johnson Arrested on Domestic Violence charges


Yesterday, Miami Dolphin's reporter, Izzy Gould who works for The Sun-Sentinel reports that Chad Johnson is expected to bound out of jail by 8:30 a.m. ET Sunday morning.
News broke that Chad was arrested on domestic violence charges for allegedly head-butting his wife, reality TV starlet, Evelyn Lozado.

According to Davie (Fla.) Police Department captain Dale Engle, Johnson was arrested Saturday night on domestic violence charges, per the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
According to the report, Johnson was arrested after an incident involving his new wife, Evelyn Lozada. He allegedly head-butted her during an argument in his car. They were married on July 4.
When police arrived at the scene, Lozada had lacerations on her forehead.

TMZ reports that "Lozada has been at the hospital for several hours and her injury will require stitches."

Miami Dolphins journalist, Ben Volin sent out a tweet that said the altercation started over a receipts for condoms. (feel free to insert your own WTF face here)

The Palm Beach Report published that Basketball Wives star did in fact find a receipt for condoms in the car as the couple drove home from dinner. A statement from the site says:
According to Engle, Johnson and his wife, Evelyn Lozada, were driving to their home in Davie after dinner Saturday night when Lozada found a receipt for a box of condoms in the car, sparking an argument that got “heated.”
When they arrived at their home, the argument “escalated quite a bit,” Engle said, and Johnson and Lozada butted heads, giving Lozada a laceration on her forehead. Lozada told police that Johnson purposely head-butted her, while Johnson told police it was accidental.

Chad is reportedly still being held in custody and is waiting to be seen by a judge. Ben Violin tweets:

This is still a developing story. We will let you guys know more details as we get them ourselves.

Friday, August 10, 2012

Rihanna and Oprah driving around in Barbados

Recently Rihanna and Oprah were caught hanging out together in Barbados. Oprah is currently taping a special edition to the *next chapter*, where she decided to film in Barbados. So who was her guest? Non other than bad-ass, rock star Rihanna. Well after the interview and many conversations Oprah admitted that much to get surprise Rihanna was nothing like what she thought. She was the complete opposite with a soft side who was playful and very emotional. During the tapping Rihanna decided to drive Oprah around her parish in Barbados. As a huge Rihanna fan I am excited for August 19, when the shows air at 9 o'clock with all of the behind the scenes and interview will aired on the OWN network.

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Happy Birthday Whitney Houston! & May You Rest Forever in Paradise

As you all know, Babbling Cartels is a Jersey based site so naturally, we think with a Jersey state of mind. (Not to be confused with the Jersey shore image and poor portrayals of people from Jersey that the media puts out there.) To think with a Jersey state of mind is to think smart, be a boss or atleast aspire to be one. Be legendary and there is no Jersey native more legendary than the great Whitney Houston.

Today would have been Whitney's 49th Birthday and while she is no longer physically with us, we are paying homage to her and her career in this post. Happy Birthday Jersey Girl!





YeKimKev: Kevin Hart's 2012 MTV VMA Commercial


   The MTV Video Music Awards (also called the VMAs / Video Music Awards) are steadily approaching (Thursday, September 6th) and the host is none other than my favorite 'Chocolate Drop', Kevin Hart! They released a little video ad featuring the infamous KimYe (Kim Kardashian and Kanye West for those of you who have been living under a rock). When I saw the video, I was rolling. What do you guys think?

Azealia Banks is Talking Reckless in The New Issue of Vibe

As we all know when it comes to female rappers, there is no female buzzing more than the Head Barbie in Charge, Nicki Minaj. But Nicki is not the only female rapper that should be on your radar. There's my girls Lola Monroe (1st Lady of Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang) and Brianna Perry. But there's also another young lady who you should look out for and that's Azealia Banks!

Azealia Banks is probably the Queen of Twitter Beefs as she has started some major drama with a few established artists such as T.I., Nicki Minaj, Lil Kim and more recently, Jim Jones; and her album hasn't even dropped yet!!! In the upcoming issue of Vibe magazine, Azealia is pictured alongside producer Diplo (who by the way, can get it!) and in this issue, Azealia talks about giving Lil Kim "some relevance" (y'all know I loves me some Kim - don't come for Queen Bee), her beef with TI and being known for her controversy more than her music in the States.

Peep what babygirl had to say below:
On if her buzz in the States is moreso built off of controversy than her actual music
Of course, because Americans are distracted by sh-t like that. It’s like, “Listen, T.I., if I was a f-cking boy you wouldn’t say anything to me.” But when I’m a girl and I say something back, the media wants to turn it into all these different things. Rappers beef all the time. I said what I said about [Iggy Azalea] and kept it moving. Then a month later you said what you said. And it keeps coming up. Leave it alone. I didn’t say she couldn’t rap. I said something very real. Out of everything, she had to [call herself] “a runaway slave master”? C’mon, that’s not swag. That’s not fly sh-t.
And that’s all it was. For T.I. to drag me through the dirt… It’s silly. In Europe they leave it alone and keep playing my songs on the radio and I keep getting booked for fashion shows because they’re about the art. All I’m doing is making myself look bad by getting engaged with y’all because no one in Europe gives a f-ck about y’all. All I’m doing is giving y’all n-ggas exposure. So if you notice I’ve backed up off Twitter the past days [laughs].

On her beef with Lil Kim
That’s what we did, and that sh-t is over. Yo, listen, [Lil’ Kim], this black cloud you got over you—don’t try to push that over me. You can keep that, because as soon as I released “Jumanji” is as soon everybody forgot about you. I have my hand on the dial; I can control how hot and cold you are right now. So I’m not even going to give it to you. I tried to make a legitimate track with you, tried to collaborate. I was bigging her up and she keeps throwing it back in my face. I tried.

On If she regrets her Twitter beefs
Of course, because it’s e-thugging… Who wants to look like that? But how else am I gonna reach y’all? I don’t have a T.I. to get on a radio show and defend me; I’m the one behind me. Y’all expect me to agree like, “Oh yea, I’m wack. I only have one song.” That’s one song y’all n-ggas don’t f-cking have. You might win some, but you just lost one.

What do you think of this Harlemite? Personally I don't think she's all that hot and she's definitely not fucking with my girl Lola! Bet that!