Chris Brown’s legal problems are far from over. The R&B singer is still on probation for beating Rihanna back in 2009, and on Tuesday (July 10) a judge approved a request to audit his community service report, to make sure that he has fulfilled his commitments… Continue
Commitment is a word that drives people. It is the moments in which you become the most resolute about a decision or choice. What do your choices or non choices say about you? Many of us struggle with making commitments. Many of us do not honor our commitments. It is when we embrace the strength of our word do we become the person that we are destined to be. There is a wonderful in Matthew 5:37: Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one. How many times have you wished that you could be stronger in w hat you would or world not do. Begin with this prayer: Lord, I give myself to You, whatever the cost may be. Take every aspect of my life and use me for Your Kingdom to glorify Your Name. I’m not here on earth to do my own thing, to seek my own fulfillment or my own glory. I’m not here to indulge my desires, to increase my possessions, to impress people to be popular, to prove I’m somebody important, or to promote myself. I’m not here to even be relevant or successful by human standards. I’m here to please You. To live like this, I yield myself to You, to know You, to love You, to obey You, and to grow in your Holy fear. I desire to become a person who understands and lives in reverent awe of You. I’ll do anything that You want me to do, go anywhere that You want me to go and say anything that You want me to say. Father, there isn’t any gift that You have for me that I don’t want. If You want to use me in a way that I’m not used to, I yield myself to that. Today, I affirm my love for You, my God, and I choose to live and minister in Your way. I trust You, Lord, to do that which I cannot do for myself. Teach me, guide me, and empower me to fear Your name. Today is that chance. You can start right here and now. Try this prayer for 40 days and see what changes in your life. Related Stories: Make Lent 2011 The Best Ever Minute Meditation: Prayer for Financial Security Feel Good Friday Vid Of The Week: His Eye Is On The Sparrow Mavis Staples Brings Gospel To Late Night TV [VIDEO] Minute Meditation:Prayer for Understanding
Justin Bieber was hospitalised with breathing difficulties on Wednesday (12.01.11). The 16-year-old singing sensation was taken to Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California after suffering an allergic reaction while shooting a guest appearance in TV drama series ‘CSI’, but was discharged just 50 minutes later. His representative said: “He is fine. He had a mild allergic reaction while they were wrapping up on the set of ‘CSI.’ His doctor met him at the hospital to make sure everything was OK. He was released within the hour after his doctor declared him fine. He is back on set working. All is well.” Despite his medical emergency, Justin made no mention of his hospital visit when updating fans about his day on twitter. He simply posted: “Ok last day on the set as a bada*s. Gonna get deadly today.” Justin – who has been romantically linked with Selena Gomez – recently admitted he can’t live like a “regular” kid because he can’t afford to take a break when he is tired or ill because of his commitments. He said: “It’s hard to really balance myself. A regular kid, if he catches the flu, he just gets to go home. But I can’t do that . Everything is important. But, you know, my sanity is important, too. Even if I’m angry, I’ll just put a smile on my face and fake it. I don’t often fake it – what’s me is me. I know I have to give up a lot of myself, or a lot of a private life.”
Justin Bieber was hospitalised with breathing difficulties on Wednesday (12.01.11). The 16-year-old singing sensation was taken to Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California after suffering an allergic reaction while shooting a guest appearance in TV drama series ‘CSI’, but was discharged just 50 minutes later. His representative said: “He is fine. He had a mild allergic reaction while they were wrapping up on the set of ‘CSI.’ His doctor met him at the hospital to make sure everything was OK. He was released within the hour after his doctor declared him fine. He is back on set working. All is well.” Despite his medical emergency, Justin made no mention of his hospital visit when updating fans about his day on twitter. He simply posted: “Ok last day on the set as a bada*s. Gonna get deadly today.” Justin – who has been romantically linked with Selena Gomez – recently admitted he can’t live like a “regular” kid because he can’t afford to take a break when he is tired or ill because of his commitments. He said: “It’s hard to really balance myself. A regular kid, if he catches the flu, he just gets to go home. But I can’t do that . Everything is important. But, you know, my sanity is important, too. Even if I’m angry, I’ll just put a smile on my face and fake it. I don’t often fake it – what’s me is me. I know I have to give up a lot of myself, or a lot of a private life.”
Just a few days removed from a hospitalization for a rumored suicide attempt , Fantasia Barrino is getting back to work. The singer’s new album, “Back to Me,” comes out on Facebook and Amazon today, which means scheduled promotional appearances the artist will fulfill. In a statement, Fantasia says: “I can’t thank my fans enough for their prayers and support during such a challenging time. It has given me the motivation to get back to work and honor the commitments I made to promote Back To Me. I put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into this album and I pray that everyone enjoys it as much as I do.” The challenging time to which Fantasia alludes is based around an alleged affair with Antwaun Cook, as well as a possible lawsuit from his spurned wife and the rumor of a sex tape between the couple. Over the weekend, Barrino and Cook were filmed together by a VH1 camera crew. This has caused many to speculate that the recent drama in the singer’s life has simply been concocted for Fantasia for Real , the reality show still set to premiere on September 19. We’ll leave that for readers to debate and simply say for now that Barrino’s promotional appearances kick off on August 24 on Good Morning America . She’ll then perform later in the month on Lopez Tonight , Live with Regis & Kelly and The Wendy Williams Show.
Previous reports that Kennedy would appear in next ‘Transformers’ film denied by actor’s representation. By Adam Rosenberg Patrick Dempsey Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images “Grey’s Anatomy” star Patrick Dempsey is onboard for “Transformers 3.” Jamie Kennedy is not. Cinema Blend reported earlier this week that both actors were in — the Dempsey news came from a translated interview with a Brazilian outlet and the Kennedy news came from an appearance he made on an Arizona radio station. MTV News reached out to Kennedy’s representation for confirmation, and they replied with the following statement: “This was taken out of context from a radio interview where Jamie mentioned he had auditioned for ‘Transformers 3’ and as a huge fan of the franchise, would love to be a part of it. At this time Jamie is in no way attached to the film.” No other details about Kennedy’s involvement are known, including the part he auditioned for in the first place. The Dempsey news comes from Paramount, via Variety , which is also reporting the studio’s confirmation that shooting will get going on “Transformers 3” sometime this month. Stars Shia LeBeouf and Megan Fox are, of course, returning. Dempsey, who revealed that he’ll play a “dark” character, will fill the role of Fox’s boss. Before he joins director Michael Bay and his fellow “Transformers 3” actors on the set, Dempsey will first fulfill his commitments to the indie comedy “Flypaper.” He stars as a guy who has a crush on a local bank teller (Jessica Biel) and ends up trapped in said bank during two simultaneous robberies. The script for that one comes from “The Hangover” writers Jon Lucas and Scott Moore. For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com .
Obama pledges commitment to Iraq withdrawal planUS president meets with Iraqi prime minister Nouri al-Maliki and vows to remove all US troops by the end of President Barack Obama said today that despite continuing violence in Iraq, the US is on schedule to remove all troops by the end of 2011.