Fears are educated into us and can be educated out – Karl Augustus Menninger Fear is a barrier that will hold you back from getting what you really want. Sometimes we are “taught” to be afraid of things that really aren’t that “scary.” The things you focus on the most tend to become your reality. The truth is, fear is nothing more than an illusion. Give your attention to the things you desire and not the things you fear.
Dana “Queen Latifah” Owens is a legendary rapper, fabulous singer and an exceptional actress. She has won a “Golden Globe award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Image Awards, a Grammy Award, six additional Grammy nominations, an Emmy Award nomination and an Academy Award nomination.” The Queen is highly respected by her peers, fans, elders and was recently inducted into the New Jersey Hall Of Fame. Let’s take a look at her greatest movie roles: Taxi The Queen stars as “A mouthy and feisty taxicab driver who has hot tips for a green and inept cop set on solving a string of New York City bank robberies committed by a quartet of female Brazilian bank robbers.” Just Wright Dana plays “A physical therapist who falls for the basketball player she is helping recover from a career-threatening injury.” The Secret Life Of Bees Queen Latifah starred alongside Dakota Fanning in this film about a 14 year old who runs-away into the arms of four black sisters. Last Holiday “After she’s diagnosed with a terminal illness, a shy woman named Georgia Bird decides to take a European vacation. She finds love with a man (LL Cool J) and it changes her life.” Hairspray The Queen’s large bouffant like hair assisted her amazing acting in the remake of “Hairspray”. Life Support Queen Latifah played the role of “a mother who overcame an addiction to crack and became a positive role model and an AIDS activist in the black community.” Bringin’ Down The House Queen Latifah brings the funny in “Bringin’ Down The House” as a wrongly convicted woman looking for love on an Internet date! Set It Off “Set It Off” is considered one of the greatest “bank robber” movies of all time. Queen Latifah’s gangster “Cleo” character is most respected by the streets for the way she went out, shooting at police while taking her life at the same time. Dana starred along-side Jada Pinkett-Smith, Vivica A. Foxx and Kimberly Elise. Sources: IMDB RELATED POSTS: Queen Latifah & Snooki To Join “Dancing With The Stars” Did Queen Latifah & Her “Girlfriend” Breakup Over Eating Habits?
Late Monday night T.I. stopped by the Hot 107.9 studios to discuss his involvement with Diddy’s Circoc outburst over the B.E.T. Hip Hop Awards Weekend. T.I. Speaks About His Freedom, Future & More! [EXCLUSIVE] T.I. Feat. Big K.R.I.T. “I’m Flexin’” [NEW MUSIC] Young Jeezy Feat. T.I. “F.A.M.E.” [NEW MUSIC] T.I. Released From Halfway House! T.I. Spotted Out Of The Halfway House [PHOTO] T.I. Released From Prison, Sent Back To Halfway House Tiny On T.I. Being In Federal Custody: “This Is A Bunch Of Bulls**t”
Ne-Yo hasn’t been clear on his plans to marry Monyetta Shaw, the mother of his 10-month-old daughter, but he is definitely having another baby with her. While at an event in Atlanta, Ne-Yo revealed they’re going to have a baby boy! Find out more about what Ne-Yo said on the red carpet at Bossip.com . RELATED POSTS: Ne-Yo’s Baby Mama Claims They’re Engaged, But He Denies It Ne-Yo Is Engaged & Expecting Baby #2! Ne-Yo’s Mom Flustered When Asked About Son’s Baby Mama [VIDEO]
BET Hip Hop Awards Week was set off to a good start last night in Atlanta with a celebrity-filled BBQ. Marketing/PR firm 135th Street Agency hosted the event with over 400 VIPs in attendance at Piedmont Park’s Magnolia Hall. Fonzworth Bentley and BET’s EVP Music Programming Kelly G were the hosts, and along with featured DJ Drama, DJ Trauma and Traci Steele handled the music. See who else was there in the photos below! RELATED POSTS: BET Hip Hop Awards: The Cypher Warm-Up [VIDEOS] Top 10 Award Show Moments Of 2010 [VIDEO]
Kandi is getting her own reality show! After returning to the spotlight through Bravo’s “Real Housewives Of Atlanta” cameras, the network has granted the singer her own solo special, aptly titled “The Kandi Factory.” According to TheYBF , the show will follow Kandi as she “helps other artists reach their musical dreams. She will give two protégés the opportunity to come to Atlanta and learn the fundamentals of pop music success: the song, the look & the performance.” Kandi and her team will then work with the contestants to turn them into superstars. “With her breakout personality and straightforward attitude, Bravo fans have grown to love Kandi on ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta.’ ‘The Kandi Factory’ will capture a unique look at her successful music career as Kandi transforms two music hopefuls into the next big popstar,” said Eli Lehrer, Vice President of Development for Bravo. Will you be watching? “Real Housewives Of Atlanta” Serve Up Sex Toys, Cheating & Babies On Season 4 [TRAILER] Kandi To Launch Sex Toy Line Kandi & Phaedra Parks On Getting Your Man’s Criminal Record Erased [VIDEO]
Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there. ~Will Rogers The “secrets to success” will not work unless you do. Desire is what gets you started, but drive and determination is what keeps you going. Your dream will not become a reality until you WAKE up and WORK for it!
Our favorite housewives, the gang from “RHOA” is baaaack! Bravo has announced that the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” season 4 will premiere November 6! In the new trailer, the ATL ladies are back with even more drama than last season! We get to see Kim Zolciak dealing with her pregnancy and the arrival of her first son, Phaedra Parks working on opening up a funeral home, while her ex-con hubby Apollo and Cynthia Bailey’s hubby Peter get into it. And yes, Cynthia’s family still hates her husband! Sheree is taking her ex, Bob Whitfield, to court for child support, represented by none other than Phaedra. Kandi is working on a line of sex toys and writing country music songs, and NeNe Leakes does what she does best, getting into it with everyone, including the new housewife Marlo Hampton, who is the fiance of Charles Grant. But the drama isn’t limited to the ATL. The housewives get to visit South Africa! We can’t wait! Will you be watching? Take a look: Which Real Housewife Of Atlanta Is Leaving The Show? Guess Which “Atlanta Housewife” Is Pregnant? Kandi To Launch Sex Toy Line “Real Housewives Of Atlanta’s” Lisa Wu-Hartwell Splits From Hubby! Alleged New “RHOA”Cast Member Marlo Hampton Has A Criminal Past! ATL Housewives NeNe & Phaedra Face Off On Rickey Smiley! [EXCLUSIVE] Charles Grant Responds To NeNe Leakes Pregnancy Rumors [EXCLUSIVE]