Obama Inspires A Poem
The great poet of our time Maya Angelou has been inspired to write a poem about/for President –Elect Barack Obama. Angelou who wrote a poem 16 years ago for President Bill Clinton and re-sighted that poem at his inauguration was a Hilary Clinton supporter. She said in an interview that last Tuesday night when it was announced that Obama had won and became the first African American to be President of the United States, “I wept and shook”. She goes on and jokes and says that she doesn’t think Obama would want an 80 year old woman reading a poem at his inauguration and that he will probably get his own poet to do the reading. Dr. Dre Sues Author
Hip-Hop icon Dr. Dre files a lawsuit against author for unpaid loan. Dre who is considered one of the best West Coast rappers/producers sued Bruce Williams for an alleged un-paid loan for $101,377.85. According to the lawsuit the loan was never paid back. Bruce Williams is the author of “Rollin with Dre: The Unauthorized Account: An Insiders Tale of the Rise, Fall and Re-Birth of West Coast Hip-Hop. The book chronicles the rise of Dr. Dre and West Coast Rap.
The Olsen Twins Reflect On Their Good Fortune
The Olsen Twins, Mary-Kate and Ashley have written a book to reflect on their good fortune and the success of their business ventures in the fashion world. The memoir “Influence” is a 2 cover book which features each twin on the cover. Although they are young and somewhat inexperienced, the two one time teen sensations know that they are very fortunate to have had a great team of business/financial planners that helped catapult them to the position of power they currently have in the fashion world. The Olsen’s have gone from starring/producing teen movies to designing their own jewelry and clothing line. With the most recent launch of their clothing line Elizabeth & James (which caters to the fashionista in their early 20’s) the Twins are ready to move forward and continue to expand their empire. Although the book does not dive into their personal lives, their fans will surely enjoy reading about the twins’ success story.
Let's Talk About Pep
One half of Hip-Hop’s legendary female rap duo Salt –N- Pepa, Sandy “Pepa” Denton keeps it real by writing a tell all book. Pepa is best known for being the louder and spiciest of the two. She has always been the outspoken one who was never afraid to display her feminine sex appeal. Now in her first tell all book, the rap legend speaks about life, love, sex, music and being famous. After a successful year due to starring in VH1’s smash hit reality show the Salt –N- Pepa Show; Pep wants to introduce to her fans the real 100% Sandy “Pepa” Denton. "Most of you know me as Pep, or Pepa, the fun-loving half of Salt-N-Pepa. I am the party girl, the one who is down for whatever. But behind the laughs and the smiles is a whole lot of pain." There is nothing like reading a memoir that showcases the strength of a pioneer, fighter and survivor. Denton is a true inspiration to women all around the world who have experienced and are experiencing life’s struggles, ups and downs, physical/verbal abuse from loved ones and who want to turn their life around to find life’s true happiness. The book is filled with (Product description): surprising insights, outrageous anecdotes, and celebrity cameos -- including Queen Latifah, Martin Lawrence, Janice Dickinson, Omarosa, Missy Elliott, L.L. Cool J, supermodel Caprice, Ron Jeremy, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez, "Spinderella," and many others -- Let's Talk About Pep offers a fascinating glimpse behind the fame, family, failures, and successes of celebrity...and into the faithful heart of a woman who will always value the good friends she found along the way. In the words of Sandy "Pepa" Denton, "there's no walking away from that." The Battle Over Martin Luther Kings Love Letters
Martin Luther King Jr. children battle in court over their parents love letters. The youngest son, Dexter King negotiated a $1.4 million contract to publish a bio about his mother Coretta Scott King. He controls the rights to his father’s (MLK) works. There is just one problem; the deal was negotiated without getting the approval from sister Bernice King who controls her mother’s estate. A woman by the name of Reynolds was to co-write the bio. Bernice King has refused to hand over the intimate love letter between her parents for use in the bio. Bernice said she knows that her mother would not want those letters published and some things should remain private. The love letters were kept safely and secure under Coretta’s bed in a keep sake box all those years after the death of her husband MLK. “Mother did not want Reynolds to write a book” said B. King Reynolds had taped conversations with Coretta Scott King before she died. A judge ordered Bernice to bring the photos and letter to court last Tuesday. The publisher Penguin Group has threatened to pull out of the deal if Bernice King does not hand over the letters by Friday October 17th. (No word as of yet if this happened) It seems as though once Coretta Scott King and the eldest daughter Yolanda King died that the remaining kids Dexter on one side and Bernice and Martin L. King III on the other side; have been having problems over the families’ money. I know Coretta and Martin are turning over in their graves with great disappointment that their kids have to fight their problems in court.
Hollywood Legends Bring Back Old Hollywood With All Its Glamour
Hollywood Legends bring back Old Hollywood when everything was glamorous. This Fall several Hollywood legends are reliving the glory days and telling all in book form. Such legends reminiscing are Robert Wagner, Robert Vaughn, George Hamilton, Roger Moore, Tony Curtis, Christopher Plummer, and Diahann Carroll. Let’s take a look of what’s inside: “Pieces of My Heart” by Robert Wagner: At the tender age of 78, Wagner reflects on past loves (Barbara Stanwyck and Elizabeth Taylor) and his most shocking tragedy the death of twice wed wife/ actress Natalie Woods.
“A Fortunate Life” by Robert Vaughn: Vaughn, who is 75, discusses his ties to Camelot (The Kennedy Family) and he reflects on why he and Steve McQueen were such close friends when they liked different things.
“Don’t Mind If I Do” by George Hamilton: Still golden tan at the amazing age of 69. Hamilton tells of the shocking news that he witnessed the great Judy Garland attempt suicide. Hamilton also discusses his hot love affairs.
“My Word Is My Bond” by Roger Moore: At the age of 81, the most famous 007 (James Bond) ever; discusses his experiences on the movie set of James Bond. He also admits that his first wife doubted his ability to ever become a successful actor because of his looks.
“American Prince” by Tony Curtis: 80 years old and still handsome; Curtis discusses being married 5 times and not getting the respect he deserved in Hollywood for playing certain roles. He also speaks in-depth about his drug use in the 1980’s.
“In Spite of Myself” by Christopher Plummer: Now 78, Plummer speaks about working with the very talented Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music and he tells how he really feels about certain actors and directors he once worked with.
“Breakthrough Role” by Diahann Carroll: Still gorgeous at 73, Carroll talks about being married 4 times and her affair with legendary actor Sidney Poitier (both married at the time of the affair). Carroll also speaks about her ground breaking TV role as Nurse Julia, becoming the first black lead character on TV. LL Cool J Makes Reading Cool and Hip
Last week for the 2nd year, Hip-Hop rapper/actor was part of the reading initiative. Along with thousands, the rapper attempted to break the world’s record for the largest shared reading experience by reading to kids at the same time. The Jump Start Read for the Record Campaign in New York had many other stars reading such as actress Gabrielle Union, Mary-Louise Parker and teen sensation Jesse McCartney. Poetry Corner:
Gathering Leaves by Robert Frost
Spades take up leaves No better than spoons, And bags full of leaves Are light as balloons. I make a great noise Of rustling all day Like rabbit and deer Running away. But the mountains I raise Elude my embrace, Flowing over my arms And into my face. I may load and unload Again and again Till I fill the whole shed, And what have I then? Next to nothing for weight, And since they grew duller From contact with earth, Next to nothing for color. Next to nothing for use. But a crop is a crop, And who's to say where The harvest shall stop?
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