Celebs have everything most people dream of—disposable wealth, good credit and power—but many of them are miserable, depressed and struggling with inner-demons fueled by fame. It’s true that you never really know what people are going through, especially those with ALL eyes on their every movement. Here are eleven celebs who attempted suicide . Take a look.
This “Mom” AND TLC are gettin’ some bad press (again). The horrible child exploitation show, Toddlers and Tiaras, is back in the news and this time another Mom is under fire…and she may lose custody of her 4-year-old! TLC’s horrifying child exploitation show, “Toddlers & Tiaras,” was shoved back on our radar — if not our TVs — again when a judge banned 4-year-old Maddy Verst from participating in beauty pageants, and a court-appointed shrink recommended that primary custody should be awarded to the child’s father, Bill Verst. Maddy, you might remember, is the child The Post reported on last year when her mother, Lindsay Jackson, strapped fake boobs and a big butt on her and sent her out onstage — via “Toddlers & Tiaras” — dressed like Dolly Parton for a bogus-looking pageant filmed by TLC. Custody? These people shouldn’t have procreated in the first place! The ruling has sparked a national debate. Yesterday, George Stephanopoulos asked legal analyst Dan Abrams on “GMA” whether the court even has the right to assign primary custody based on parent-mandated activities — even if, as mother Jackson alleges, the child’s father has a criminal record? (The Post could find no criminal record.) Abrams was more alarmed, and perhaps rightly so, about the legal implications of court interference in this case. But when is the court supposed to step in to stop child exploitation — especially when it’s witnessed by the whole world on TV? Suppose parents strapped a giant pe*@s on a boy and had him parade on TV in briefs claiming he was dressed as David Beckham? Can you imagine the outrage? Of course not, because it wouldn’t happen. The sexualization of little boys is considered wrong but sexualizing little girls in these bogus pageants? No problem. What? You think those pageants are the real deal? Real for whom? Have you seen the judges? They look like they escaped from Cirque du Soleil! And worse, look at the half-filled conference rooms where these things take place. Those folding chairs strain under the weight of obese stage mothers who’ve spent thousands to participate in these grifter fests. Remember the first time baby beauty pageants were thrust into our consciousness with the murder of JonBenet Ramsey in 1996? JonBenet looks angelic compared to how parents dress their pageant girls now. I blame this step over the bounds of childhood decency on reality TV. It pushes the limits and forces the untalented slobs among us to act as badly as untamed house pets for our amusement. TLC particularly delights in showing bad parenting. Now we’ve got the “Toddlers” spinoff “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” in our faces. It stars Alana, the suddenly famous child-pageant contestant whose morbidly obese mother, June, looks like something out of “Monty Python”and sounds like she quit school in day care. And there’s Bella, also from “Toddlers,” a pageant kid so bratty she should be classified as feral as she goes around biting everything in her path. It’s like the Post said, “These girls look like sex slaves at auction to the highest bidder — and that bidder is TLC.” What do you think? Is there a line we’ve crossed as a reality show lovin’, media whorin’ society that laughs at shows about others’ personal lives. Have we become too numb? Source Images via Youtube
This “Mom” AND TLC are gettin’ some bad press (again). The horrible child exploitation show, Toddlers and Tiaras, is back in the news and this time another Mom is under fire…and she may lose custody of her 4-year-old! TLC’s horrifying child exploitation show, “Toddlers & Tiaras,” was shoved back on our radar — if not our TVs — again when a judge banned 4-year-old Maddy Verst from participating in beauty pageants, and a court-appointed shrink recommended that primary custody should be awarded to the child’s father, Bill Verst. Maddy, you might remember, is the child The Post reported on last year when her mother, Lindsay Jackson, strapped fake boobs and a big butt on her and sent her out onstage — via “Toddlers & Tiaras” — dressed like Dolly Parton for a bogus-looking pageant filmed by TLC. Custody? These people shouldn’t have procreated in the first place! The ruling has sparked a national debate. Yesterday, George Stephanopoulos asked legal analyst Dan Abrams on “GMA” whether the court even has the right to assign primary custody based on parent-mandated activities — even if, as mother Jackson alleges, the child’s father has a criminal record? (The Post could find no criminal record.) Abrams was more alarmed, and perhaps rightly so, about the legal implications of court interference in this case. But when is the court supposed to step in to stop child exploitation — especially when it’s witnessed by the whole world on TV? Suppose parents strapped a giant pe*@s on a boy and had him parade on TV in briefs claiming he was dressed as David Beckham? Can you imagine the outrage? Of course not, because it wouldn’t happen. The sexualization of little boys is considered wrong but sexualizing little girls in these bogus pageants? No problem. What? You think those pageants are the real deal? Real for whom? Have you seen the judges? They look like they escaped from Cirque du Soleil! And worse, look at the half-filled conference rooms where these things take place. Those folding chairs strain under the weight of obese stage mothers who’ve spent thousands to participate in these grifter fests. Remember the first time baby beauty pageants were thrust into our consciousness with the murder of JonBenet Ramsey in 1996? JonBenet looks angelic compared to how parents dress their pageant girls now. I blame this step over the bounds of childhood decency on reality TV. It pushes the limits and forces the untalented slobs among us to act as badly as untamed house pets for our amusement. TLC particularly delights in showing bad parenting. Now we’ve got the “Toddlers” spinoff “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” in our faces. It stars Alana, the suddenly famous child-pageant contestant whose morbidly obese mother, June, looks like something out of “Monty Python”and sounds like she quit school in day care. And there’s Bella, also from “Toddlers,” a pageant kid so bratty she should be classified as feral as she goes around biting everything in her path. It’s like the Post said, “These girls look like sex slaves at auction to the highest bidder — and that bidder is TLC.” What do you think? Is there a line we’ve crossed as a reality show lovin’, media whorin’ society that laughs at shows about others’ personal lives. Have we become too numb? Source Images via Youtube
Brandy previewed tracks off of her new album yesterday. The singer, along with RCA and Chameleon Records, played tracks to an intimate group of media execs, previewing 11 tracks from her upcoming album, Two Eleven , which is set to drop October 16th. It’s Brandy at her most realized: romantically shaky, vocally sharp and musically sound, thanks to an honors corral of producers and songwriters spanning Sean Garrett, Bangladesh, Frank Ocean, Mario Winans, Hit-Boy, Ester Dean, Harmony and more. Over the course of her decades-long career, Brandy has become a woman before our eyes, outgrowing the baby-lamb naiveté of 1994′s Brandy and assuming the role of self-actualized woman (2002′s Full Moon). But it was with 2004′s Afrodisiac that she faltered in her steps, openly wallowing in a bitter divorce, before rising above the dancing flames on ’08′s Human. On Two Eleven, she juggles heartache and romantic solace, a nod to past delusions filtered through the hindsight of 33-year-old reticence. “We gotta stick to the core, which is R&B. I got to bring you back to 2012 with hard beats, but the melodies are soft, and the content of the songs are going to be Brandy.” Two Eleven, still a work-in-progress set to include 15 tracks, also features the Frank Ocean-written “Scared of Beautiful,” which will become a duet pending the Odd Future singer’s vocal addition. Over double-time instrumentation, Brandy stops seeking reciprocity and focuses inward. “I wonder why there’s no mirrors on these walls no more/ You can’t tell me why you’re so terrified of beautiful,” she sings. She’s looking only to herself – no man to safety-net her feelings – and she is ready to face her reflection. We’ll have to wait a lil’ longer to hear all of the tracks but Two Eleven , named after the singer’s Bday and the date of her mentor Whitney’s death, might just be that comeback she needs. Source Images via
Wale is an MC, but he has some thoughts about the state of R&B music today as you’ll see in this video. During a visit to Columbus radio station Power 107.5, our sister site MyColumbusPower.com filmed this Wale interview as he talks about how R&B has evolved into club music, a fusion of one sound, and “weirdo music.” Plus, Wale talks about how R&B is barely marketed to black people. Check out Wale’s comments in the video below, and get more of his Columbus visit at MyColumbusPower.com . RELATED POSTS: The “Maybach Music” Voice Reveals Herself [PHOTOS] DJ Webstar, Wale & Dorrough Want You To “Drop That A**” [NEW MUSIC]
There are countless disposable artists in every genre, but Eric Roberson has a career that every R&B singer who wants longevity could learn from. Overnight success did not come his way, by any means. In 10 years, Eric has released eight albums independently and built an extremely loyal fan base. Since Eric Roberson didn’t obtain fame quickly, he developed into the outstanding recording artist and performer he is today. In addition, he had plenty of time to make sure he was making music for the right reasons. Making music was initially something Eric did for fun, but his fans demanded that he take it seriously. Eric admits that it has taken a toll on his social life, but when he’s onstage, there’s no doubt that he loves entertaining. Roberson recently rocked a packed Highline Ballroom in New York City. He kept his audience engaged for over an hour with a variety of sounds and a charismatic personality. Roberson showed his range by performing a set that included the Go-Go classic “Da Butt” by E.U., a touch of reggae, and a cover of “Tender Love” by the Force MDs. The bulk of his show featured songs of his own, like “Can I Borrow You” and “Pretty Girl.” Some artists have to rely on gimmicks, but Eric has a body of really good music to lean on. If every R&B artist had Eric’s dedication and passion for their artistry, and the ability not to take themselves too seriously, this genre wouldn’t experience dry spells as it has in the past. Mister Nice Guy , Eric Roberson’s first album release on someone else’s dime, is now available . If he’s new to you, you’ll understand why Eric Roberson is the present and future of R&B after you listen. And then you’ll wonder why you hadn’t heard of him sooner. RELATED POSTS: Eric Roberson Raises Awareness About Breast Cancer In New Video AUDIO: Eric Roberson’s Swine Flu Freestyle
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Josh Xantus is a super exciting new artist. I know, you’re thinking, another R&B singer? Well, Josh Xantus is an R&B singer and so much more. He’s an classically trained Julliard musician who has gotten the thumbs up from Stevie Wonder and we’re bringing him straight to you. Josh Xantus is known for singles like “ Mommy I Love You ” and “ First Time ” and you’ve gotta check out “ I Don’t Care .” I think that my favorite part of the interview was watching him play the piano. Talent is really winning. Check Out These Joints Too Top 5 Jay-Z R&B Guest Appearances Ghostface To Do R&B Album??
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