Tila Tequila and Reality T.V.

Hey ladies! is it me or has these reality t.v. shows gotten beyond ridiculous? Seriously, bachelor and bachelorette were okay, the concept of all those people competing over one person is stupid, because out of the deal only one person gets picked and it's a chance that it's not you. But this new reality show, don't know if some of you saw or heard about it, Tila Tequila the short little asian cyber chick? for those of you who don't know her show is called A Shot At Love. She's bisexual and doesn't know if she likes guys or girls. Lets get one thing straight what you choose for your sexuality to be is your business, your decision and I don't judge people on that. But what makes absolutely no sense is to have a set of girls and a set of guys on the show competing for that one person. These people are up here making complete asses of themselves! and only one gets chosen.

This isn't America's Next Top Model where your granted a prize you get to keep. This is dealing with emotions and feelings. How you feel for one person one way, may not be how you'll end up feeling for them the next. And for those of you who have seen the show or have watched it, can see these people are really getting serious feelings about her, one girl on the show starts crying because she can't stand to look at another person massage Tila's body and give her a kiss.One guy falls in so deep it makes Tila uncomfortable and unsure about him and so she sends him home, and he ends up fighting one of the other contestants on the show, but yet you want someone serious and who doesn't play games? This is insane! It's making my head hurt that people can be so stupid. What a waste of time! messing with peoples emotions is playing games, and it's not funny when someone gets hurt in the process.

Oh and speaking of someone getting hurt in the process, the guy that gets beat up by the dude who got sent home is hurt and has to be rushed to the hospital and all of a sudden you realize you care about that person? Then when he comes back from the hospital she's probably gonna kick him off her her show for not being able to fight good enough, the night of the fight. And hmmm lets see one more angry person! On top of that they showed previews for next weeks show, more drama! This is crazy, what is the world coming to? Let's all pray that the Writers Guild get a raise in their pay so we won't be stuck looking at t.v. show repeats and fresh reality t.v. shows. I have nothing against reality t.v. but shows like these are pathetic and stupid. (just my opinion)

Tila Tequila

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The CW

Well I guess it's officially Fall, I'm trying very hard to adjust to the cool weather. I'm not much of a Fall or Winter person anyway. Yesterday I was cozed up in the house looking at the Monday night line up on the CW. First things first, Girlfriends I'm sorry but I'm not feeling it this season. it's not that Toni's gone it just doesn't have that umph in it that it had all the other seasons. Why do they constantly have to have drama? Why can't they get their lives right? it's like black woman are being sterotyped, and the writer and creator of the show is black so it's like huh? it's like the character never grows or mature and thats what the girls on girlfriends are suppose to be doing. Sure Maya became an author, Lynn became a musician Joan got engaged, but now Maya is not longer an author, they aren't showing Lynn doing anything in her career, and Joan and her fiancee` weren't getting along with each other and now he's in Iraq! after this season Girlfriends needs to call it quits.

On the other hand I really like The Game, and if you've been watching every Monday like I've been then you'll know that The Game is like the IT show. I get anxious and excited everytime it comes on, I can't believe melanie would try to sleep with Malik to get back at Derwin! and Drew Sadora made me so mad when she kissed Derwin at the ESPY awards, how could she talk about her feelings when she knew Derwin was with Melanie, she wanted to get back at him because of that, thats why she slept with him! I knew something was wrong when Malik was being nice to Melanie, when she asked for advice about Derwin. Something wasn't right. and then Tasha walked in on Malik and Melanie even though they did't sleep together, but it did look like they slept together. I know word is going to get around about that! whoo had to get that all of my chest, and I will not MISS next weeks episode!

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Girlfriends The Game

Shoes Good Enough To Eat!

Dudettes! whats going on? I'm feeling so lazy right now I can't believe im up here writing. But I loove my blog and the people who support it! So how could I not get up here and write until my fingers fall off!? It wouldn't be wright! ;)

So you've got your Ice Creams, now how bout' some Pastry's to go with it? Yes we all know about the launch of the Pastry Shoe collection by the Simmon's girls Angela and Vanessa, Their being labeled as Pop Sugar and they so are! The shoes are not only adorable but they come with the sweetest names like, Strawberry Short Cake, Chocolate Musse, Red Velvet and Sprinkles, It's enough to give you a sugar rush! On top of that their third collection is in the works 'Glam Pie' to launch in Spring 08' Oool tasty!
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News, Juice and what the FUG!......

I'm back in the C.A. house for another round!
If you live in the Hampton Roads area 757 ( represent!) then this is an event that you should not miss! Parents take your kids to Booker T. Washington high school Wednesday Oct. 24th @ 3pm-5pm thats in Norfolk, VA. B.E.T and 103Jamz have teamed up and will be having an open forum about AIDS, how to prevent yourself from getting AIDS and what to do if you should get AIDS. Special guests are R&B singer Sammie and it's said that other big names will also be attending. Admissions are free and it's asked if you can please bring a can food product.

LaLa Brown the singer who featured on Lyfe Jenning's song SEX was found dead along with her producer/boyfriend in a recording studio in Milwaukee. Check out her myspace page: www.myspace.com/lalabrownsex

If you haven't heard already rapper Nas plans on using the "N" word on the cover of his upcoming album, it's causing a bit of a stir.
QUESTION: What is Diddy Doing?

Oh so that's why Kim left him!

Can you say FUGLY?:
They look nice but the doll's gotta go!

ADORABLE:

Now that's how a celeb doll should look! Yes that's Ms. Kimora Lee Simmons working it with the thigh high boots, fur coat, bag....THE WORKS! all Baby Phat style.
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October is : Breast Cancer Month

C.A. babes! today for me is chill day! yep, my friend came to visit this month so I'll be in the house today grubbin' on junk and watching movies. But I got to thinking, this month is Breast Cancer month, and I know a couple people who have it. As they are constant in my prayers physically something needs to be done too! and thats why this month is so important, so why not do a little something and give to those that need our help? you can do something as simple as walking for the cure, or better yet I know you've all seen those yoplait commercials? eat the yogurt save the lid and mail it in! That simple, not only that you'll feel good that you did something for somebody else or better, is a good thing. I was cruising around found these adorable pink products from many different brands at Amazon! purchase one and a percentage goes towards cancer, the best part? their afforadable and cute and......PINK! (click the title above to check out these adorable items!)
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My Own Reading Rainbow!

Has It been as much of a tiring week for you, as it has been for me!?
I mean I am just drained for some reason. During this time I always sit back with a Cup of LemonGrass tea and little blanky and a good book. This helps soothes me some, it helps me to rest and it also clears my head when its clouded and aching. With a side of Tylenol another story..I just not long ago finished reading a book and will soon be moving on to another one! I asked my friend Vaneisha to give you C.A. chicks her top 10 list of books, she got so excited she even threw in a bonus! until next time, later gators!
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Vaneisha's Top 10 books!
1. Thugs and the women who love them-by Wahida Clark
2. Every Thug Needs a Lady-by Wahida Clark
3. Thug Matrimony- by Wahida Clark
4. A Gangster's girl - by Chunichi
5.Married to the game-by chunichi
6. The Naked Truth-by chunichi
7.The Preacher's Son-by Carl Weber
8. Sex Chronicles 1 and 2 by Zane
9.My woman, his wife.by Anna J
10. A hustler's Wife by Nikki Turnerbonus
Bonus:Forever a Hustler's Wife by Nikki Turner
*To check out these books from Vaneisha, just go to your local Library or bookstore. If you want to check these books out now just hit up Amazon! One of my second fave places to get books. Just click the above title and go!

The Sweet Escape!!

What's going on my C.A. chicks!?

I just got finished eating the last Fudge Round, I really cannot get enough of those things. I could live off of them literally, Little Debbie has some of the best snack cakes, but not all! I had an interview today with Nika the VA Cake Diva, and a DIVA she is! She has the most adorable cakes I've seen! Not only that she also does hand crafted jewelry her signature photo lollipops and lots more. Oh so adorable! Talk about a busy but talented woman! Take a look.

C.A.:Why do you call your self the VA Cake Diva?

Nika:I thought it was a really cute name and I think I'm the Diva of cakes in Virginia.

C.A.:How long have you been baking cakes?

Nika:For about 5 years

C.A.:When did you know that you wanted to start making cakes?

Nika:I started out at Wal-Mart in the bakery, at first I wasn't really good at it, but once I got the hang of it customers would Oooh and Ahh at their cakes when they picked them up,and always request for me to do their orders.I knew it was my calling,because I liked decorating cakes,it's fun and easy,and I get a kick out of the customers face when they see my finished product.

C.A.:How long does it take you to decorate your cakes?

Nika:Basic ones, half sheets and quarter sheets takes 3 hours.That icludes baking the cake ,allowing it to cool,and making the icing (the actual decorating of a bassic cake after everything is ready,I can do that in like 5 minutes!). The sculpted cakes take about a week,because I would have to make certain parts ahead of time.

C.A.:What other things do you do besides making cakes?

Nika:I do one of a kind beaded jewelry, Diaper cakes for the baby showers, and favors for weddings and other special events.

C.A.:How many orders do you get per week?

Nika:Lately it's been slow with the weather change. I'm more busy in the Summer where I would get like three orders per week.

C.A.:What type of events or parties do you make your cakes for?Nika:Birthdays, Baby Showers, Weddings any event that a cake is needed for.

C.A.:Do you have any future plans or projects for your business?

Nika:I plan on having my own business within two years maybe less, I want to open up my own cake shop. As soon as people see my cakes they ask me do I have any business cards. I get people calling me from parties putting in orders for cakes,so I know that is where I need to be.

C.A.:Where do you bake your cakes and make your crafts?Nika:Currently,I bake and decorate my cakes in my home kitchen. My crafts I do in my home office.

C.A.:You have two boys right?

Nika:yes

C.A.:How old are your boys?

Nika:Six and Two years old

C.A.:Do they help you out in the kitchen?

Nika:They watch. My oldest son asks to decorate cakes, so I make him a batch of cupcakes or something small for him to decorate. He says when he gets older he wants to be a cake decorator/Nascar Driver.

C.A.:What are you thinking about when you decorate your cakes?Nika:How the outcome will be and hoping it turns out like the sketch I drew or the picture in my mind.

C.A.:Who influences you to do more and keep going?

Nika:My husband and his family they give me compliments and feed back and encourage me to keep at it.

C.A.:What is the price range for your work?

Nika:8" Double layered cakes start out at $25 the highest priced cakes are $200 like the Diaper Bag cake and The Dora cake that sits up, because it takes alot of hard work to do it.

C.A.:For the people out their interested what do they have to do to get in contact with you?

Nika:Right now it's word of mouth, and I'm contacted through business cards that I give out,and once i get my business established I will have further contact info. Anyone online interested can just leave me a message on myspace,and I will get back with you.

If you would like to get in touch with the VA Cake Diva drop her a line on her page at www.myspace.com/vacakediva

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Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married movie malfunction

I'm Back C.A. babes! and let me tell you their was a disappointment tonight at the movies! No it wasn't Tyler, It wasn't the movie theater it was the...... movie reel i'm guessing. So we get to the movies and the majority of them are sold out, we see alot of people coming out not knowing it was a malfunction . Dissatisfied customers were in a long line getting refunds and going back into the theaters to see the movie for free, or getting their refunds and going home. My friend and I are in the ladies room freshening up before we go take our seats in the theater when we hear two ladies talking about how they got to see the Tyler Perry movie for free. Some one who knows my friend told her they got to the movies at 7:00pm and didn't get out unti about 10:00 pm the movie they went to see malfunctioned they got a refund and saw the movie for free. My friend and I get inside the movie and take our seats, we should have known the film was going to malfunction when the screen telling everyone to silence their cell phones stayed frozen for a good five to ten minutes. After a few more previews the movie played smoothly until about at least 30 to 40 minutes into the movie. The first mishap was that the screen cut off, groans from the people. the movie came back on for two minutes. more groans from the people that was when one of the managers came in to inform us that the movie was experiencing techincal difficulities, more groans a few people get up to leave the majority of the people stays until the movie cuts off yet a third time pops back on and this time it's blurred and jumpy, thats when the majority got up all at the same time and walked out, every one wanted refunds about 15 mins later one of the managers come to the line and informs every one that the movie is back up and running but with dissatisfied customers everyone stands firm with wanting their refunds. Tyler lost money in a certain part of Virginia tonight. I love Tyler Perry and I still suport him because he's talented and his movies and plays are entertaining and outstanding. What made it so bad is that black folks were walking out of the movie saying " I should of gotten bootleg instead!" or "We should of gotten this on bootleg!" I in no way think this is Tyler's fault at all, and it was truly a malfunction. the movie should have been reviewd by the staff at the movies to ensure that it was a good quality film that had gotten sent to them. On top of that I had and experience with the Tyler Perry film Daddy's Little Girls last year, the first time the movie came out, it was excellent, the color, the sound. Nice crisp and clear. I turned around that next week and saw it again with another friend of mine who hadn't saw it. It was horrible! the quality was off, the movie flickered, you could see the mic being held over the actor's and actresse's heads as they were saying their lines you saw shadows every thing. I think certain theater's get certain quality movies from others, or the people aren't doing their jobs right. But once again I do not blame this on Tyler, I don't know him personally but I don't think he would make a messed up film and just throw it out their knowing how much alot of people are fans of his works.
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Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married?

Whats good, my C.A. Chicks!?

I know you've heard the buzz about Tyler Perry's new movie titled Why Did I Get Married? I've been watching the previews and commercials over and over, a friend and I are hitting up the movies tonight! We've all heard in the past that when Janet Jackson got older she couldn't act and her role in the Nutty Professor proved that to be true. Let's see how shes acts in this one! This movie is about eight college buddies who get together, and secrets and relationship problems are unveiled, starring Tyler Perry, Janet Jackson, Jill Scott and other great actor's and actresse's this is a must see movie that I will not miss!

Im So MAXIMVS!! (pronounced maximus)

Hey C.A. babes!
I hope all is well with you! I'm soo Sorry for not updating sooner, I was caught up with business matters and work, so aside from my other blog posts I post, I'm going to have an interview posted, each week for a week so everyone can get to see who I interviewed and check em out! and I still will be posting my regular posts to, so now theirs something in it for everyone, F.A.B!

Now onto the good s**t! I had the pleasure of speaking with rapper MAXIMVS (pronounced, maximus) He is so sweet and down to earth, and ulike some artists out their trying to come up, he doesn't believe in portraying an image that he's not. With blazin' tracks like Where Ya Heart At , Fight The Future and more, he'll keep your ears open and ya heads bobbin'. he's a very talented hard worker and who will , DEFINITELY SHINE! Check it out!
C.A.: how long have you been rapping?
Maximvs:I started when I was about 12 or 13 I knew I wanted to rap when Iheard my first rap song. Listening to artists like N.W.A., Eazy E and Compton Most Wanted. Then later came Snoop and Dre. I listened to a lot of west coast back then but the east coast and the south are really where its at for me.
C.A.:What was your first experience like being in the studio?
Maximvs:When I was about 19, I was living in texas and I was working withthese cats his name was b-down or something like that. It was a small home studio, not much to it. Just a beat machine, a mic and an 8 track recorder.
C.A.:were you nervous?
Maximvs:Yea I guess I was a lil bit. But im confident in my abilitiies, so I just went in there and do what I do.
C.A.:do you write your own music?
Maximvs:Yea I write all my own music and produce most of it too, even the r&b, though I have singers come in and sing those parts.
C.A.:how did you get the name MAXIMVS?
Maximvs:MAXIMVS was a name I was given when I was part of a group. We did alot of concious/ political music back then. The other two in the group called themselves Ra and Hotep after egyptian Gods. Im half Italian so I took the name MAXIMVS, after the roman warrior. America is the new Rome anyway, so I think its fitting.
C.A.:some artsists rap about their childhood and growing up in thestreets, do you write about similar things or a variety of things?
Maximvs: As far as where my music came from, it’s all from experience in someway, as far as the streets I can’t really say anything about it cuzim not really from the streets, I don’t rhyme to much about being a gangsteror thug, cuz im not any of those things. But im not from the suburbseither so don’t get it twisted.
C.A.:who have you worked with so far in the industry?
Maximvs:My homeboy Khali I’ve worked with him for over 10 years now. He mentoredme in a lot of things as far as music and the industry are concerned. All my dudes that I really mess with hard, are in my top 8 on my myspace page. I havent worked with any really big names yet, but im going to.
C.A.:what sets you apart from the other artists out there?
Maximvs: I’m very diverse. im able to adapt to pretty much any type of track. I can do a dance track or talk about subjects that actually matter. Imnot talking about poppin chris, and smoking weed. I like to appeal tothe females but I also do the harder tracks for the fellas as well. I just rap about what goes on in every day life.
C.A.:tell me about the track on your album, Fight The Future?
Maximvs:The beat for that song was done by a dude called Akademics. I heard the beat and I already knew I wanted to put a message to the song. It basically says wake up and open your eyes before the freedoms we all take for granted everyday no longer exist. I dont know about you but I dont want no microchip in my arm. Theres already a camera on every street corner. Were basically headed for a police state. Chances are if you voted for Bush, you wont like that song.
C.A.:So is your album already out?
Maximvs:Yea its out, if you want a copy you can download it at www.myspace.com/maximvsmusic.
C.A.:any artists featured on your album?
Maximvs: Yeah, Khali’s on the album. He produced "Where ya heart at", and 1 or 2 other tracks on the album. Hotep, Vigh Slim, L jai, and Cedric Owens.
C.A.:why did you name your album Listen Hear?
Maximvs:I didn’t want to come off with an album title that was too cocky, but also not too understated. Just basically listen to it and hear what im sayin. It’s my first album and im still trying to build a fan base so I just kept it simple.
C.A.:I listened to your tracks on myspace and I really liked Around TheWorld, and Where ya heart at, do you have any favorite tracks on your album?
Maximvs:My two favorite tracks are Senorita and Goodbye.
C.A.Why?
Maximvs:Both tracks I wrote and produced entirely. Those tracks are completely me. Thats the type of music I really like doing.
C.A.:I read that you’ve showcased for naughty by nature, how was that experience?
Maximvs:It was cool. When I showcased for Naughty by Nature it was a concert andthey were asking people to come up and free style, so I did. I cant honestly say it was my best performance, but I got to chop it up with em’ a lil bit after the concert so it was cool.
C.A.:whats your advice for aspiring rappers out their trying to make itor get their selves out their?
Maximvs:Be who you are don’t come out there thinking you have to be 50 cent, most rappers think you have to be a gangster to be a rapper andthat’s not the case. Just do you, cause if you try to fake it, it wont be long before everyone sees right through it.
C.A.: how do you feel about the progress you’ve made from when youfirst started out to now?
Maximvs:Over all, I feel good about it. I feel like I’ve come along way from when I first started. I had a Casio keyboard and a karaoke machine I was trying to record on, now I have thousands of dollars worth of equipment. I still aint where I want to be though.
C.A.: who are your influences?
Maximvs:Nas, 2Pac, LL Cool J, Common, Jay-Z
C.A.:any last words?
Maximvs:If you haven’t heard the album please go listen to the album, tellyour friends about it. If your feeling it buy it, I don’t care if youdownload it and make your friends a copy, im just trying to get my name out there.I'll take all the support and promotion I can get, and I appreciate it.
Shouts to all my people, Khali, Hotep, Dony Adair, Vigh SlimAkademics, Optimus Rhyme, Silver Dollar, and Malachi.

*Chocolate Apple*