With the exception of dodging some flying objects over the weekend, Charlie Sheen has remained relatively quiet over the last few weeks. Heck, he’s even made peace with Brooke Mueller . It may be confusing to those of us used to the actor’s Warlock ways, but Emilio Estevez says his brother is “a completely different guy.” This time for good, supposedly. Speaking to Access Hollywood , Estevez says Sheen has his “voice back.” The former Young Guns star credits a couple projects in the works for helping Charlie regain his “focus.” “He’s on a new show [ Anger Management ] and he’s gonna be roasted by Comedy Central – which I think is going to be hysterical,” Estevez says. “I think that he’s really got it together. And he’s very excited about the crew of the show he’s putting together.” [Photos: WENN.com]
With the exception of dodging some flying objects over the weekend, Charlie Sheen has remained relatively quiet over the last few weeks. Heck, he’s even made peace with Brooke Mueller . It may be confusing to those of us used to the actor’s Warlock ways, but Emilio Estevez says his brother is “a completely different guy.” This time for good, supposedly. Speaking to Access Hollywood , Estevez says Sheen has his “voice back.” The former Young Guns star credits a couple projects in the works for helping Charlie regain his “focus.” “He’s on a new show [ Anger Management ] and he’s gonna be roasted by Comedy Central – which I think is going to be hysterical,” Estevez says. “I think that he’s really got it together. And he’s very excited about the crew of the show he’s putting together.” [Photos: WENN.com]
Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley Jr. – who were convicted of murdering three Boy Scouts in 1993 and who have come to be known as “The West Memphis 3” – were released today after serving 18 years in prison. In an odd, legal twist, the trio entered a plea of guilty in court… and were subsequently set free. The case grew in stature and publicity over the last few years, as new DNA evidence came to light that cast doubt on the conviction. Two documentaries were made about the West Memphis 3, with celebrities such as Eddie Vedder and Natalie Maines insisting on a retrial, and even showing up in court today. The families of two of the victims even joined forces with the defense, proclaiming that Echols, Baldwin and Misskelley Jr. were innocent. Following the threesome’s guilty plea, the lead prosecutor on the case issued a statement, excerpts from which read: “In light of these circumstances I decided to entertain plea offers that were being proposed by the defense. I NEVER considered ANY arrangement that would negate the verdicts of those two juries. Guilt or Innocence was NEVER ON THE TABLE. “Today’s proceeding allows the defendants the freedom of speech to SAY they are innocent, but the FACT is, they just pled GUILTY. I strongly believe that the interests of justice have been served today.” This arrangement is known as an “”Alford plea,” with defendants essentially admitting there was enough evidence to convict at the time of the trial, yet maintaining the right to state their innocence. Immediately following their release, Damien and Jessie held a press conference and insisted they served 18 years for a crime they “did not commit.” Jason is yet to comment.
Children should be trained in basic etiquette. Each day I feel as if the responsibility to teach our children basic manners has gone right out the window . Just how basic is basic, though? As a teacher and a Godmother, I am stickler for manners. If you don’t use them, you get nothing. My parents taught me that manners built character. Character is what defines you in life. It is the ability that allows you to draw the line on behavior. Here are 8 steps for the basics in manners 1. Saying “Please” Saying “ please” should begin as soon as your child is able to ask for something. If she’s old enough to ask for sippy cup refills, she should be able to tack a “please” onto the request. 2 . Saying “Thank You ” Following close on the heels of “please,” your child should be able to say “thank you” whenever she is given something. She should be able to say thank you to her parents, her teachers, other adults, and her own friends. 3 . No Interruptions This one is harder for kids to grasp, but your child should not interrupt adults when they are talking. If you can at least teach your child to say, “Excuse me, ” before steamrollering your conversation, consider it a lesson taught. 4. Holding the Door for Others This is so basic, but it’s a breach of etiquette that happens all the time–even between adults. Just observe it in a busy mall on a Saturday. It’s so much more pleasant if your child learns to hold the door for you and for others. It’s even better if you can teach them not to bolt in and out of elevators. Be sure to read : How To Help Your Child With ADHD 5. Using an “Inside Voice” Establish a rule in your house–shouting, yelling, and hollering is for outdoor use only. Inside, a normal–or even, dare we say, quiet–voice should be the norm. Again, this is a social skill that is reinforced in school, but it’s one that should be started at home. 6. Walk, Not Run Running is great exercise…for the great outdoors. The great indoors is made for walking. End of story. 7. Basic Table Manners Use a napkin, sit still in your chair, chew with your mouth closed, no smacking, no slurping. We are so often on the go, dining whenever and wherever we can, that these basic table manners are often disregarded but they are crucial to social acceptance. And they make mealtime so much more pleasant for everyone. 8. Sensitivity As a parent, you are responsible for installing a kind of social filter in your child, one that teaches her sensitivity towards others. This means that your child may be curious about people who look different or sound different than she does, but it’s not OK to point at a stranger and loudly describe his differences. Detailed explanations of race, handicaps, or other obvious differences are best had in the privacy of your home. Children leran through pets what behavior is appropriate and inappropriate. Be sure to read: 8 Guidelines For Teaching Children How To Care For Pets Remember to teach at an age appropriate level. Once you begin the behavior children thrive with the expectation. After all, depending on your child’s age, some rules are easy to teach but others are developmentally impossible. Take it one step at a time.
We’ve seen Lil Kim grow from a young woman to an older woman, to an alien and then an older woman, and back to a young woman. While everyone has their favorite look and style for Lil Kim, it’s pretty obvious that Lil Kim has changed a lot throughout the years, and we have took the time out to show you the transition. Read More At HipHopWired.com
“I got a little bit tired at the end with everything going on in my life at the time,” says Lopez, whose split with husband Marc Anthony was announced less than two months after the finale. There was a point last season when Jennifer Lopez didn#39;t know whether she would return to American Idol. But at a news conference in Savannah, Ga., where the show is taping, Lopez told reporters that she realized Idol was “one of the best things I#39;ve ever been involved with” and that she enjoyed worki
Fat pig O’Day….the bottom feeding trash people still talk about cuz she has the most fake followers on twitter than any other bottom feeding trash who was on one TV show once, that lead to her getting fucked by diddy, where I assume he complimented her fat ass, cuz it lead to her gaining about 40 pounds, some of that fake tit….that she is still using to be the next Coco…you know hoping a rapper locks her down so she can live the good life without having to spend her Palm Springs trust fund that got her in this mess in the first place…. But cropped down, her big tits, undisrupted by her face….make her really not all that bad….useless, irritating, overrated as a person sure….but I know at least 40 things I’d like to do with these fuckin’ tits…We’ve finally found her calling that she’s been trying to show us she had all these years…and it works for me. To See The Rest of the Pics Even Though I Posted the Best Part….and Who Really Wants to See a Fat Pigs Face When You Can Just Stare at her Cropped Pics…. FOLLOW THIS LINK
If you’re suicidal because you can’t get laid, you’re going to die alone and no one likes you. Or if you hate the pig of a wife who drains you of your time, energy, money and dignity….you know reminding you every time you look at her of the failure in obtaining everything you wanted, those dreams and aspirations you once had… Or if you’re just a pervert….. Just look at Candice Swanepoel, statistically HIV Positive thanks to South Africa AIDS rate, and you can’t hate the world cuz it made this creature….just accept your insignificant, useless, menial, average at best suburban life…and masturbate to her….I feel like it heals all things…not to mention I’m sure at least 10% of the guys who go home with her insist on seeing her AIDS test like an Amsterdam hooker…and jerk off on her beauty instead of fucking her without a condom….and for the record…I wouldn’t be one of those people….
On a previous episode of VH1’s “Basketball Wives”, Evelyn Lodaza and fiancé, Chad Ochocinco were having a romantic candlelight dinner on the beach, when the subject of sketchy pasts came up. Evelyn was concerned (rightfully so) that Chad would read the blogs and internet nastiness about her history of lovers then possibly change his perception of her. He so lovingly replied that what she did when she was single was her right and that he had no judgment about whoever she slept with prior to their relationship. I thought that Chad was completely on point. He seemed to have great understand about life, letting go and living in the present. Although I get the greatness of acceptance, I certainly do also get that people in general are not so kind, forgiving, or compassionate. So I asked a few of my male friends what that was all about and this is what I learned… Men do not judge the past sexual history of women nearly as harshly as other women do. It seems that women are more concerned with who and/or how many sexual partners other women have had than men are. While a man doesn’t necessarily want his wife to have slept with the entire football team, he is more willing to overlook her sexual prowess prior to him as long as it didn’t involve his best bud or a family member. A man gets with the woman who makes him feel good overall. If it is his time, if he has somehow opened the mental possibility of settling down then he wants to be with the woman who makes him feel good in every area of his life. Her having a “past” doesn’t factor into his feeling electrified, treasured and alive. If she has connected with him in a way that makes him feel totally free and at ease, then any of her added slut skills are only a plus. Women who were once a little slutty have a greater sense of self and how to handle a man. Men find that some women who have carried themselves more loosely in younger years have a greater sense of self-confidence, self-worth and are not so wrapped up in neediness from her man. He likes the idea that she can stand alone and is not defined by a companion. Men also believe that her previous slutty ways have better taught her how to interact with men, making her not so controlling and domineering. My mother always taught me to “keep a penny between my knees”, meaning not to give up the goodies if I ever wanted to get married. While I think there was a great deal of merit to what she taught me, I also think that much has changed over the years. If there is one thing that I have learned about watching these men wife-up “sluts”, it’s; who am I to judge? What women or men do in single life is really their business and other people waste too much time (that could be spent creating, enjoying and living your own lives) sitting in judgment of others. Everyone is entitled to experience their own life as they see fit and there is nothing more important than the present moment. So, to all of the sluts who have or are getting married…cheers to you! 5 WRONG Ways To Get Over Your Ex Why We Like Guys Who Don’t Like Us www.AngelTyree.com www.facebook.com/AngelTyreeJourney
Def Jam VP of A&R Bu Thiam breaks down the tracks on Watch the Throne with MTV News By Rob Markman Kanye West and Jay-Z Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage Since Kanye West first announced Watch the Throne on Twitter in August 2010, the tag-team LP with Jay-Z had been shrouded in mystery. In the months leading up to the album’s August 8, 2011 release, details remained sketchy. There was no loaded press run, super radio push, music video or album leaks leading up to the drop. In fact, “H.A.M” and “Otis” were the only songs released to the general public; beyond that there was nothing. A few were in the know, like Def Jam VP of A&R Bu Thiam who, was there throughout the recording process and helped Hov and Yeezy achieve their sonic goal. “As an A&R it’s a process of trying to bring out the artist’s creative ideas and their visions,” Thiam told MTV News of his general job function in an exclusive interview. However, when dealing with such accomplished artists like Kanye and Jay, who both have classic works under their belts, Thiam’s role wasn’t that of a traditional A&R rep. “When it comes to big artists like Jay-Z, Kanye West, Rihanna, a label can’t just assign you to a project like that,” he said. “You can’t just be like, ‘Yo Kanye we’re gonna have such and such be your A&R.’ He’s gonna be like, ‘Who the f— is that? Hell no.’ So they have to really rock with you off [general principle] and that’s how the whole process goes.” And rock they did. From start to finish, Bu Thiam was there, lending his professional opinions, helping to build tracks and carry them from concept to a fully mixed and mastered product. There aren’t too many people who can break down Watch the Throne Breakdown track-by-track, but then again there aren’t many people in the game like Bu Thiam. Watch the Throne Breakdown “No Church in the Wild” featuring Frank Ocean (Produced by 88 Keys, Kanye West and Mike Dean) “Collectively [working with Frank Ocean] was both of their ideas. It was like, ‘Yo this guy is incredible.’ They were a fan of him prior and it was like, ‘Yo we should fly him to New York to come out here.’ [Frank] went in and he just went to work. That kid is incredible, man. That particular record was one take. It just was like, [sings] ‘What’s a king to a God.’ We were actually in the room like, ‘Yo he f—ing nailed it.’ ” “Lift Off” featuring Beyoncé (Produced by Kanye West, Jeff Bhasker and Mike Dean) ” ‘Lift Off’ was definitely one of the earlier records [recorded for the album]. [Putting the sound effects on the record] is a process because initially a record might just be a beat, a chorus and a hook and as [Kanye] hears things he adds and takes things out.” ” N—as in Paris ” (Produced by Hit-Boy, Kanye West and Mike Dean) “Them guys, everything they rap about is what they actually go through. So when you hear that album it’s real. When Jay says, ‘I ball so hard motherf—ers wanna fine me,’ they gave him a fine because he took a picture with the college players at the NCAA tournament. So he got a fine for that in real life. So when you hear it you think he’s braggin’, but no, it’s really true.” ” Otis ” featuring Otis Redding (Produced by Kanye West) “[Kanye] was late for his flight, we were in the studio working all day and he was late for his flight. As we were leaving he was like, ‘Yo hold on for a second.’ So he drops his bags and goes to the MPC [beat machine] and his assistant is rushing him and he’s just f—-ing with [the beat]. What’s so crazy is the whole time he’s doing that Jay is writing his verses in his head. But Jay is watching the [NBA] playoffs, I think it was the championship; Miami and Dallas. So Jay is watching the playoffs. I’m not even thinking Jay is paying attention to what ‘Ye is doing and by the time he is finished it’s like ‘I invented swag …’ And I’m like, ‘What the f— just happened?’ ” “Gotta Have It” (Produced by The Neptunes and Kanye West) “It’s like a beat battle. ‘Ye might play something and then Pharrell might play something. They go back and forth man and then they come to a point where they come with one beat.” “New Day” (Produced by Kanye West, RZA and Mike Dean) “The energy from that was just a situation when ‘Ye and Jay were talking about — because both of the guys don’t have kids yet. So, it was just a conversation that they were talking about just having kids and how they’re gonna raise their kids because of the success that they’re having now.” “That’s My Bitch” (Produced by Kanye West, Q-Tip and Jeff Bhasker) “The way Jay writes records you have to really go back and listen to ’em. The way he said ‘bitch’ and ‘dog’ and then ‘get ya own’ like how he used the Big Pun [flow]. So you have to really go back and listen to it three or four times to be able to say anything about a Jay-Z record. Really he’s bigging up his wife through the whole verse, but if you’re small minded, you won’t catch that.” “Welcome to the Jungle” featuring Swizz Beatz (Produced by Swizz Beatz) “We were at the Mercer [Hotel in New York] and Pharrell came by, Swizz came by, Rihanna came by it was like a room full of superstars. Swizz came through with [shoe designer] Christian Louboutin — the guy! It was really that guy.” ” Who Gon Stop Me ” (Produced by Sak Pase of the Jugganauts and Kanye West) “Verse Simmonds actually did the chorus for ‘Who Gon Stop Me.’ Initially if you hear the second half of that [finished] beat.” The [entire] song was [originally just] the second half. The dub step factor came later on in the process. I gotta give [Kanye] all credit for that, when he came back from Paris he was like, ‘Yo I added this piece to the beat.’ ” “Murder to Excellence” (Produced by Swizz Beatz and S1) “As much as people may think that Jay talks about money and cars, he’s really not that guy. Of course he has it, but his whole mission is to build. He wants to have others join him, he’s trying to build black excellence, like the black youth as the next [generation of] executives.” “Made in America” featuring Frank Ocean (Produced by Sak Pase of the Jugganauts) “That’s what Frank is about if you listen to his music you can tell that he’s a very smart guy. We were in the studio, Jay wasn’t there, ‘Ye wasn’t there, it was just me and Noah — one of the engineers. [Frank Ocean] was just thinking of different concepts, he was there for like eight hours, then probably like six in the morning he was like ‘Sweet baby Jesus.’ ” “Why I Love You” featuring Mr Hudson (Produced by Mike Dean and Kanye West) “There is only so much you can do for a person. Like Jay said [in the song], ‘I tried to teach n—as to be kings and all they wanted to be was soldiers.’ Like that’s a real line, that’s how he felt. [Kanye and Jay] do get a lot of criticism in their careers and how they move and I think they just wanted to express it.” Related Videos Welcome To Jay-Z And Kanye West’s ‘Watch The Throne’ Week Related Photos Jay-Z And Kanye West ‘Watch The Throne’ Listening Related Artists Kanye West Jay-Z
