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Randy Jackson stole my idea...LOL, seriously, I have always had this concept in mind, but never the financial backing as he does to put on a national show. I enjoy watching dancing, pretty much any form, and I always thought of it as a productive outlet and good exercise for kids. So naturally, I gravitated towards watching this programs.

The finalists were Boston's "Status Quo" representing the east coast and "JabbaWockeez" representing the west coast. JabbaWockeez, the mostly Asian crew won, and wholeheartedly deserved it, but both teams were PHENOMENAL. Like Lil Mama said, the title should have been "Best Dance Crews." Here is a clip of both teams steppin' on the final show. We need more competitive urban dance programs coupled with tutoring after school.

Coolio, born Artis Leon Ivey Jr, has been busy and he will host a cooking show on MyDamnChannel.com called Cookin with Coolio. He recently sat down with Newsweek for an interview.

Excerpts from Coolio’s interview with Newsweek:

NEWSWEEK: Coolio, where have you been?

Coolio: I'm about to release [a new] album, "Steal Hear." My six children have grown up. I've been divorced. Me and my new woman are working on a clothing line. And I've developed my culinary skills to a fine point. I've also changed my style of dress--I wear a lot of suits now.

Here is a link to the interview: WATCH VIDEO

Here is a list of some of the recipes: Tricked out Tilapia, Finger Lickin', Rib Stickin', Fall-Off-the-Bone-and-Into-Your-Mouth Chicken

Here is the Tricked out Tilapia recipe

Here is a link to his Caprese Salad Video

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He has a group of folks in the kitchen including a man donning a chef uniform, so I don’t think Coolio’s claim of “Everything I cook is good” is true. If so, why does he need all of these people in the kitchen with him?

LOL…as expected, here is someone’s response to watching one of the videos, where Coolio cooks in his “Coolio’s Café”:

“What a bunch of crap !! A typical YO-YO YO , Hip-Hop Nation Swear Fest ! I KNEW this was going to be bogus when , within 30 Seconds , this clown had used the F Bomb at least a half dozen times ! Hey , I'm no prude and I'm certainly not a saintly non-swearer but , to be blunt , THIS SHOW SUCKS !”- wallyboy

Reference: www.MyDamnChannel.com

I always wondered what people got for their money when they called the Jafaican television "psychic" who went by the name of Miss Cleo, who gained popularity back in the early 90s. Silly me, I used to think: If you she so popular, how could she answer all of those phone calls.

Who was gullible enough to call into those 900 numbers to get readings from her? Apparently, many people called in for their readings. Boy, did she make that psychic operation rich. Thanks to video sites such as YouTube, it is easy to see how the operation worked.

According to Wahgwaan Entertainment, a company founded & presided over by Miss Cleo (Now Ms. Cleo or CLEO) she hustles Cds, t-shirts, provides readings, energy & house cleansings (is that removing roots? lol), performs wedding ceremonies, and is involved with HIV/AIDS charities.

Refresh your memory with this YouTube video. Those infomercials were hilarious. Not that was real reality tv. Who is willing to admit they called her? LOL. I thought not. "Yep, dats deh daddy!" LOL, remember when she was doing paternity tests over the phone. Classic. WATCH VIDEO

Reference: www.wahgwaanentertainment.com

Sugar mamas who want their gift loan money back. Judge Mathis Show: It's Hard out There for a Pimp

This is interesting and is an ad (View image)circulating on CraigsList directed at black women. I guess weak black women need not apply. Here is a link to what the actual ad looks like. We have no information on this reality program, and I may just send an email to get more info. If anyone sends and inquiry, let us know more about the show.

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Advertisement reads:
Where are the strong, passionate single black women? - 30

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Reply to: pers-516931956@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-12-22, 9:16AM EST

ATTN: Calling strong, single black women!

Are you a single black woman looking for the RIGHT MAN (not just a good man) and you're not willing to settle (but you're also tired of waiting)? Do you long to be married and don't know why, as of yet, you aren't? If you are a single woman between the ages of 20 and 65 who is in search of Mr. Right and you'd like to be on television, we will be casting for a new reality tv show called "The Black Woman's Guide to Marrying Well." "The Black Woman's Guide to Marrying Well" is a new reality show that will be casting at various locations around the country beginning January 2008. Email for more info!

TMZ has reported that Dog the Bounty Hunter has reached out to Rev. Al Sharpton. Here is a copy of the full text of Sharpton's response letter posted on TMZ.com. Rev. Al invited him to a march. People only want help after they get caught with there hands in a cookie jar. My mother had this saying: A fish would not get caught if it didn't open its mouth.

Dear Mr. Chapman:

I received your call while on the road promoting a March I am leading on the United States Justice Department on November 16th in Washington, DC, against hate crimes and racial attacks around the country. The revelation of your conversation came at a time that is most frightening to a lot of people because we are in a state of crisis with the proliferation of racial attacks, hate crimes, and bias incidents in the United States and abroad. In fact, Abraham H. Foxman, the Executive Director of the Anti-Defamation League and I released an unprecedented joint statement today because of this climate. Even more concerning to me though is that the Justice Department and the federal government have failed to intervene in cases all over the country of racial bigotry and hate which is the reason we are having our march on Nov. 16th in front of the Justice Department.

Photo Credit: Scott Gries/Getty Images

Hip hop's Murder Inc. head honcho Irv Gotti, responsible for Lloyd, Ja Rule and Ashanti's success, recently did an interview with an AP reporter and he has a reality show airing on VH1. It's apparent that he loves his wife and family dearly, but perhaps not enough to remain monogamous and committed to his marriage and family unit. He talks about his comeback career, Ja Rule and his straying ways. Why has she not headed to divorce court already?
Maybe a change gone come soon? I'm just sayin'.....
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In this interview:

"AP: Are you worried that your wife is going to see you on camera with other women?

Gotti: I told Deb, when Deb kicked me out of the house, let's just get it out there. I was a cheating bastard. ... When she kicked me out it was funny because there was a lot of hatred that she had towards me. It was no good. After she kicked me out, I told her, "You placed your bet. You placed your bet once you kicked me out that I wouldn't survive and function without seeing my kids and waking up because I love ... my kids." I grew accustomed once I was out of the house because I was working so much. It was like seeing them just on the weekends was almost the same thing as when I was living there. Me and her developed a friendship and once we developed a friendship, I confessed. It was like a cleansing period. I told her every crazy thing that I did and it was no more lies.

Have dreams of being on a reality tv or game show?

"Real Estate Road Test"
TLC's newest show lets buyers have a slumber party in three prospective homes. The show is also looking for homeowners in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut who are excited about hiding their silverware and faulty plumbing before potential buyers invade. Doug Wilson of "Trading Spaces" will host.
Requirements: Applicants must be looking to buy a house before December, and they have to be approved for a mortgage.
For more info: Apply at www.bbcnyc.com

Stand-Up for Diversity
Not actually a reality show, but NBC touts this stand-up competition as the opportunity for diverse comedians to get face time with the big shots. Of course, it’s NBC, so they may be desperate enough to offer a show to anyone who gets a laugh.
When: Auditions on Nov. 8 at 10 a.m.
Where: Caroline’s on Broadway
For more info: Go to www.standupnbc.com.

“Nothing But the Truth …”Honesty finally pays: Get hooked up to a lie detector and win money. Just like every other recent game show, this is an import.
To apply: For the New York casting call, send an email to Twinsworld1@aol.com with the subject line “Truth.” Include your name, age, location, contact number, photo and why you want to tell the truth (besides those boring “ethics and principles” reasons).

Reference: The Starr Reports/ New York Post