ROUNDUP: CORRINE BAILEY RAE’S HUSBAND FOUND DEAD / ANGELA BASSETT ON PLASTIC SURGERY / OPRAH GETTING SUED
Sunday, March 23, 2008

Corrine Bailey Rae & her husband Jason Rae.
The husband of Grammy nominated singer, Corinne Bailey Rae was found dead in a Leeds (200 miles from London) apartment on Saturday.
Various news sources report that the body of 32-year-old Jason Rae was found around 3:15 PM Saturday, a victim of an apparent drug overdose.
Word is, the Cops arrested a 32-year-old man for “supplying controlled substances.” But he was then released on bail shortly after.
Jason Rae was a saxophonist with the Haggis Horns and married Corinne back in 2001.
The 29-year-old Bailey Rae is probably best known for her songs “Put Your Records On” and “Like A Star.”
Angela Bassett Fears Plastic Surgery

Angela Bassett who just received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was nervous for the ceremony, but it is nothing compared to her fear of plastic surgery. Bassett told Chris Yandek of CYInterview.com that she has considered it, but she is frightened,
“I’d do but I am too scared. I am too much of a chicken to go through with something like that, maybe in time. I don’t know. I am too scared to let somebody cut on my face like that.”
On why she was nervous for her star ceremony, Bassett said,
“You always remember where you were in the beginning. You had idealistic and hoping people would accept you and allow you to do what it is that you love doing and not initially looking for the accolades, just looking for the opportunity. Then when the accolades come it just makes it that much sweeter.”
OPRAH STOLE THE ‘BIG GIVE’???

A Boston woman claims to have pitched a reality show idea titled “The Philanthropist” to producers for Oprah Winfrey, only to see her idea come to fruition and air three years later under the name “Oprah’s Big Give.”
According to the New York Daily News’ Rush & Malloy column, Darlene Tracy says it was Feb. 2005 when she developed her concept for “The Philanthropist,” which would feature challenges in which contestants find ways to help the needy. Tracy claims she sent her pitch to Ellen Rakieten, executive producer of Winfrey’s talk show, and that Rakieten and another producer, Jennifer Thornton, wrote back to ask for more details.
Tracy claims to have mailed a detailed business proposal on March 1, 2005. Four months later, Thornton allegedly told Tracy that Oprah’s company, Harpo Productions, was going to pass on her idea [READ MORE].








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1.
Neyo aint slick
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
damn sorry to hear all that , condolences for corrine, Angela , stay you girl, no need for plasdtic surgery…OPRAH AINT PERFECT SHE CHEAT LIKE ERRYONE ELSE AHHAAH
2.
Chrisara49
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
w1. Wow!!! I did not know she was married, so sad!!! When will people learn that drugs are no good.
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22. Angela don’t do it!!!. You are a natural beauty. If it isn’t broke then do not fix it.
3.
liz
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
Remember the old adage: Black don’t crack, Angela. Girl, stay away because you are too gorgeous!!!!
4.
REBEL
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
DAMN! RIP
That’s Sad.
I Wish Angela WOULD! Her and Vanessa are fuckin flawless oder black women! Don’t fuck up your beautiful faces like Vivica did.
I hope Oprah didny do that
5.
FRANCAISE
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
feel so sorry for ayo
RIP
6.
Tamika
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
RIP to Corrine husband. That’s so sad.
I LUV Angela Bassett; but, girlfriend needs to stop. She KNOWS she HAD some plastic surgery done. Look at her face especially her nose.
7.
FRANCAISE
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
OH SHIT I SAID AYO
IM SO CONFUSED
feel sorry for corrine
8.
DIAMONDS&PEARLS
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
OH no thats bad! Poor Corienne…I didnt know she was married either.
Angela is alright the way she is anyways.
Oops for Oprah if its true…maybe people cant be original these days.
9.
Sara Tianna
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
Wow @ Corinne. That is a horrible horrible thing to deal with I’m sure. I will def pray for her. She is a great artist!
Angela….. What in the world is she considering for plastic surgery? She is flawless!!! I know she is older, but she still looks pretty young to me. I think she’s aging extremely gracefully
Oprah…. Dang… I hope that isnt true. But im sure if it is, she’s the one that can get out of it. Also…. I love oprah!! She is the WOman!!!
10.
Destiny
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
so sad about her miss rae’s husband..angie don’t do it please kelly(boob job rowland) already spoilt it for me pls don’t it.U have got so much love in the UK…..CP makes a difference to my day..
11.
Aaron
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
My prayers go out to Corrine, family and friends. R.I.P. Jason Rae.
12.
notbuyingit
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
you don’t need it angie look good especially to be 50 you put a lot of 20 something actresses to shame….sorry for your lose corrine and to his family my heart goes out to you all.
13.
redbone
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
@6 stop hatin it’s called good genes
14.
Patience
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
Tamika, I really don’t thnk so. Seen her several times, even before she became famous. Look at her mom. Angela still looks authentic to me.
If the production idea was stolen, I sincerely think Oprah did not know it was stolen. She is quite savvy and understands that a lot of people would be out gunning for her if she made such a foolish mistake. Could someone that works for her have intentionally or mistakenly used Ms. Tracey’s idea. Yes.
15.
Mikki.
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
sorry to hear about corrine’s husband…i love her music
my condolences go out to her and family
16.
Cherry
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
My prayers goes to Ms. Bailey Rae…. She must be heart broken… And Angela B you don’t need to go under the knife coz you r gorgeous!!…. It’s great to age naturally and she is already doing a great job with it!!!! Come on now!!!!!
17.
Trouble
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
Damn, everybody dyin. Leave the drugs alone. It’s no good.
18.
Skyy
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
ANGELA DONT NEED IT MOST OF THESE WOMEN GET PLASTIC SURGERY LOOK WORSE AFTER SURGERY TAKE LIL KIM LATOYA JACKSON ETC
19.
I AIN"T WORRIED ABOUT LADY O
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
I know of Oprah been to that show twice first class…the fall sounds suspect and the ushers are on point.They tell people not to run, please walk. Thank you and they people act like they can’t hear. Everyone will get a seat because they only allow the enough people in to fill seats some folks want to be up front and when its there are guest they are seated first like children family members they are very professional.
As far as the show goes Oprah has contracts coming out of her nose for any deal she transacts, she probably had that producer sign something saying that was solely her idea or whoever presented it and that she…she crosses every I and dots every t. Oprah owns her shit and she makes sure she owns its.Someboy trying to get paid and Oprah would have fired those people and cancelled that show herself she never stole shit to get ahead, hell she the producer.
If you had a case and all this documentation when you went to court the first time then why in the hell did she not have a lawyer the, they got to make a case. Ain’t no one stupid.
Ask anyone who has worked for Oprah about an Oprah contract, al these years you have never heard shit…..this is bogus and suspect…and you know these crackers tried her with those dam cows and lost.
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bklyn-bella
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
well damn what is going on with the white folks and overdosing?? and they say we got problems
and angela is gorgeous
21.
SAY WHAT:O
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
aww man dats awful. RIP for Bailey’s hubby.
Plastic surgery for what??? Angela is flawless, she dont need any plastic surgery. it’ll only fuck her face up.
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Yes, I agree.
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
I have a friend from the University of Chicago who did internship at Harpo and she said she signed so much shit, and before they are hired or if they give her any idea they have to sign a document stating it is their idea and she sid you have to sign your name, she said Oprah is very, very thorough and she was telling me you will get fired in the quickness for dishonesty, because she is good to her employees.
She also says Oprah holds on to stuff for years and she does her research before any project.That person that they named who they said submitted it to Oprah would have been fired, but trust me she signed off on it being her idea and this ladywon’t get shit from Oprah.You would have heard them say the employee has been fired, Oprah worked to hard she don’t play.
My friend says she can’t even write a book or give an interview about anything at Harpo Studios even now she is gone she signed off when she got the job if so she will get sued, that’s why people don’t say shit…they sign a strict confidentialty agreement and it is thorough.
23.
Sharonda
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
Drugs are forsaken and people still take them.That’s them, but I like Corrine’s music and I know he had a lot to do with her album.So RIP to him.
Angela is too beautiful for that.She don’t even need it.Don’t listen to Hollyweird Angela you doing just fine.
Don’t really see how anybody stole the idea because Oprah been giving since…
24.
SMH
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
@#19 I am lmao because my mom read this on the net and she said the same thing they tried this with those cows, she said Oprah getting too big and they want to get paid is all. My mom has been to the show and she said they have ushers and if that woman fell and got injured then they would have called and Oprah would have mad sure she got what she needed to avoid a lawsuit, this woman ain’t stupid and she said they tell you to be careful, pleas walk don’t run, don’t push their are enough seats for everyone, after all these years somebody falling??????
25.
Those dam republicans of Hillary supporters..
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
I guarantee you that’s who this is, because she brought Obama on the scene, these white folks a trip. Ray Charles can see through this and he is blind and dead. As generous as Oprah is and with all the insurance she has she would give this woman $5o,ooo.oo her insurance company would pay this easily for a legit injury she has insurance up the gazoo at Harpo, that place is huge and fabulous.
Those dam cows again.
26.
Alexis
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
poor corrine..that’s too bad! May God comfort her. #6. LMAO.. I agree.. som 1’s lying……..
27.
Greatestloveofall
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
Damn, that’s so sad. I didn’t know Corrine had a husband. My condolences go out to them
Angela don’t need that plastic surgery, she’s PROOF that black don’t. U stay the way you are sis, cause you fine!!!
Dang always someone gotta try and bring Lady O down. I hope that this ends well.
28.
THIS IS BULLSHIT!!!
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
This is political shit..and they want people not to watch it, because it is the No! show in its time slot…she made the announcement for the show long before it aired and she openly talked about its format. Why now and all of a sudden after all these years someone falling at Harpo and no ushers?????? Obama is winning and she was the one who first endorsed him….I believe that is all this is and a lot of white folks hate Oprahs success and prosperity. I hope they don’t find no dirt on these bitches……
Corrinne you have my condolences.
29.
Dame
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
My prayers to Corrine and their families.
30.
WHATEVER
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
Too bad about Corrine’s husband.
All Oprah has to do if she has proof it was stolen is take it off the air, cancel it and then the bitch won’t get shit and move on. She is the producer. I will be watching it tonight.
31.
The Original Chocolate Dyme
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
Ah eh, Black or White that shit is still tragic. My heart goes out to that caramel dyme Corrine and her family. No matter her music is so sad.
Angela, the queen of chocolate dymes, don’t ever go under the knife. It aint fear mama, it’s damn good common sense! Just take a good look at Vivica Fox and you’ll see the light of day.
I’m sure Oprah’s game is too air tight for somethin like this to be true. That chick will fall back or Oprah will have her ERASED!
32.
pretteyeyez
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
So sad to hear this about Corrine’s husband. My thoughts and prayers are with her and their families.
Angela doesn’t need any plastic surgery she’s avery very well! It’s about time she got her star!! CONGRATS!!!
33.
sone tree hill
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
I pray that everything will b o k wit Jason Rae………..
34.
Lori
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
My prayers are with Corrine. Angie, girl you don’t need plastic surgery at all! Oprah…I’m sure she didn’t know someone pitched the idea, she probably thought her producers developed it for her.
35.
COME AND SEE
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
IM SORRY BUT OPRAH IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOO OVER-RATED SHE HAS ALREADY SOLD-OUT BIG TIME IN MY EYES AND PEOPLE STILL CHEERING HER ASS ON.
TO ME ALOT OF PEOPLE THINK THEY CAN GO 2 OTHER COUNTRIES AND DO STUFF AND GET PRAISED WHEN THEY REALLY NEED 2 BE HELPIN OUT THEIR OWN COUNTRY.
OPRAH BEEN STEALIN PEOPLE IDEA’S I SAW SUE HER ASS …….SORRY 2 ALL U OPRAH FANS
36.
BRIANA
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
wow..i didn’t even know corinne was married….that’s really sad, especially under the circumstances of which her husband was found
37.
amber
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
damn thats crazy. my condolences to corrine.
38.
nailcandy
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
Corrine’s situation is soo saadd!
39.
KSoliana
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
TThats so sad, my heart goes out to the family.
40.
Soliana
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
Y*Thats
41.
DejaStar7
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
WOW I didn’t even know Corrine was married! Wish her the best in this time
Angela DOES NOT N NEVER WILL NEED PLASTIC SURGERY
42.
GODSCHILD
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
my heart goes out to Corrine, damn so sad and so young
43.
ATTENTION EVERYONE, VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
YOU HAVE MY CONDOLENCES CORRINE.
EVERYONE GO TO THE RICHARDSON AND OBAMA POST AND READ COMMENT @52.
J.DAKAR WHERE ARE YOU?????
THIS IS SOME SERIOUS STUFF!!!!!! THIS IS REAL LIFE!!!!!!
44.
JAMIE8706
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
THAT IS SO SAD TO HER ABOUT CORRINE HUSBAND
ANGELA BASSETT I DON’T BLAME YOU I’M SCARED OF IT TOO
45.
silly_rabbit
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
My condolences to Corinne…
46.
silly_rabbit
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
Angela doesn’t need plastic surgery…most Black women, and people of color in general, age gracefully…
She’s beautiful. Leave plastic surgery to those who actually need it and for those crazy-looking plastic wannabe Barbie dolls.
47.
SassyT
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
#35 Come and See, Oprah DOES do a lot of things in this country. However, since she’s the millionaire and it’s HER money, she can spend her money anyway SHE choses. It’s no one business but hers. Period.
48.
blackisbeautiful
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
lol at these comments I was waiting on an oprah naysayer come up in the post so teh bickering will start lol
Angela doesn’t need it she is already beautiful
Never been a fan of Corrine’s music is a snooze in my opinion but I’m so sad that her husband died from drugs that is awful
49.
li
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
RIP!! That’s crazy and all, but think about it, her soul mate the man she loved is gone! RIP!
50.
charlee
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
am soooo sorry to hear about carrine bailey rae husband, thats sad
oprahs pic is fierce
anglea= looking oh soo gorgeous
51.
tjack25
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
1. Sorry to hear about Corrine’s loss. It must be very hard to lose a spouse.
2. I know you thought about it Angela, but please keep it as a thought and not reality.
3. Oprah will come out on top
52.
HELLO
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
Not so sure that Oprah dots every “i” and crosses every “t” especially lately. I think it is a symptom of too many hands in too many pots. Recent examples:
1. molestation charges at her school in Africa
2. Her book club selection in which the author was a KKK member and known racist Asa Earl Carter.
3. Her book club selection in which the author James Frey fabricated his story (she went on to defend him on Larry King, however, when the pot got too hot, she invited him on her show and tore him a new asshole.
4. Her book club selection in which author Jessica Seinfield has been accused of plagiarism.
This example does not surprise me. Many interns and employers who try to move up the ranks often steal other ideas and pass them off as their own. I don’t think Oprah is sitting up in her office stealing ideas but I do think her staff is and at the end of the day, as a boss, she is responsible.
53.
Patty
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
My condolences go out to Corrine Bailey Rae.
54.
a.k.a. new yorker
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
condolences to corrine
@Tamika angela has done no surgery. if you’ve seen early pics of hers, you would see that the woman is naturally that flawless.
i don’t want angela to get work done b/c she’ll be like every other actress in hollywood. seriously most actresses in hollywood have gotten work done from jenn aniston to halle berry to those brazilian vicky secret models (one got her ears pinned back so idk if that counts). it’s rare to see a natural beauty in hollywood and i love angela for keeping it real.
oprah’s getting sued. so what? woman has a lot of cash
55.
STUPID PEOPLE
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
ANGELA DOESN’T NEED PLASTIC SURGERY. WHAT SHE NEEDS IS A STYLIST FOR HER DAUGHTER’S HEAD. POOR BABY GOTTA WALK AROUND LOOKIN A MESS CAUSE HER MAMA CAN’T COMB HAIR.
56.
Jellee
Monday, March 24, 2008 /
Wow…my heart goes out to Corrine I know this had to be completly devastating. However, if drug use was the main cause of his death I can only hope that Corrine is not engaging in the same behaviour.
Angela Bassett and Plastic Surgery??? Those two do not belong in the same sentence! The woman is sooooo BEAUTIFUL and I can only pray that I look half as good as she does when I reach her age.
Oprah…….no comment!
57.
TRAILBLAZER
Monday, March 24, 2008 /
I’m sorry to hear about Corrine’s husband, she’s in my prayers
58.
Elle
Monday, March 24, 2008 /
I’m sorry, Corrine! I love you! I think the Best New Artist award was so yours last year, Carrie Underwood has NOTHING on you.
Angela doesn’t need surgery and she won’t ever because she’s black. LOL Now, that’s settled.
Oprah. blah blah…you’ve got no tag on ideas, people…
59.
Urbanchic
Monday, March 24, 2008 /
Wow, I don’t feel so dumb now. It looks like a lot of people did not realize that Rae was married. God Bless.
As for Angela, girl, PLEASE do not get plastic surgery. I can understand the temptation because we all know how much Hollywood loves black women with non Afrocentric features. I have to sum it up, do you Angela. I know plenty of men who are in their 20s who would date you now.
60.
Elle
Monday, March 24, 2008 /
Angela hasn’t even thought of it…and she knows she hasn’t because her deal with…what’s that brand…is anti-aging stuff!! The minute she goes under the knife, she foregoes that check. Plus, she’s stunning, as are ALL black women WELL INTO THEIR TWILIGHT YEARS!
61.
andy
Monday, March 24, 2008 /
Ignut oprah is capable of anything. i hope everyone in the world sues her right off my damn tv. i’m sick of her old azz. now the fool is helping the republicans get back in office.
62.
Dani
Monday, March 24, 2008 /
i am genuinely shocked about corrine bailey rae’s husband, that is a terrible shock. my heart goes out to her…
63.
lkjasdf
Monday, March 24, 2008 /
Sucks that she’s lost her husband. Bassett is beautiful she doesn’t need surgery. Oprah’s producers probably did steal the woman’s idea.
64.
GOD is good!
Monday, March 24, 2008 /
prayers go out to bailry rae, her family, and her husbands family.
65.
Why does Blair Underwood get typecast as an abuser??
Monday, March 24, 2008 /
nooooooooooooooo. I love Corrine Bailey Rae…and I can’t believe John Rae was found dead. I bump her cd in my car almost everyday–I was wondering last night if she was releasing new material this year. I’m so sorry.
66.
Why does Blair Underwood get typecast as an abuser??
Monday, March 24, 2008 /
*Jason Rae..sorry
67.
tHe MiSsEs
Monday, March 24, 2008 /
Bailey: So so so sorry
Angela: You are already beautiful, u don’t need anything done!
Oprah: If it’s true, that chick should file a law suit. I don’t care how famous you are! If you did something wrong, you should have to pay for it.
68.
MS KNOWLEDGE
Monday, March 24, 2008 /
angela no PLASTIC SURGERY…TRUST ME WHAT GOD MADE IS MUCH BETTER THAN WHAT MAN CAN DO…YOU ARE AN AWESOME BLK SISTER…I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU…AND THE FACT THAT YOU ARE STILL BEAUTIFUL DO TO YOU TAKIN CARE OF YOURSELF NOT BECAUSE YOU WENT AND HAD PLASTIC SURGERY DONE TO HELP YOU REMAIN BEAUTIFUL. Most women who get plastic surgery are insecure and followers…you do not seem that way whatsoever…..I LOVE ANGELA…NO SURGERY GIRL…..we need more naturally beautiful blk women proud of the way they are. 100% NATURALLY. ITS THE BEST WAY TO BE.
DONT EVER DO ANYTHING FOR THIS WORLD ACCEPTION. ALWAYS PUT GOD FIRST. YOU WANT REGRET IT.
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MS KNOWLEDGE
Monday, March 24, 2008 /
CORRINE KEEP YOUR HEAD UP SISTER. LIFE IS LOGIC. LIFE CARRIES NO MISTAKES. MAY GOD BLESS YOU. I HAVE MUCH RESPECT FOR THAT SISTER. SHE IS ONE OF A KIND.
70.
Truth
Monday, March 24, 2008 /
Wow so sad for Corrine!
Angie B doesn’t need surgery anyway, she is gorgeous… But like a lot of celebs she had her face laser bleached to smooth fine lines and even skin tone.. cuz Olay of Olay is not doing that alone..lol..
71.
Stacy H
Monday, March 24, 2008 /
II saw Meet the Browns this weekend. Angela does not need any plastic surgery what so ever. she is flawless!
72.
TokyoBitches
Monday, March 24, 2008 /
Okay why would u pitch your idea to Oprah’s producers???
73.
jay
Monday, March 24, 2008 /
I just had some cosmetic surgery and I feel and look great. Nothing wrong with it, just as long as you don’t go overboard.
74.
Ne'
Monday, March 24, 2008 /
omg, My prayers go out to corinne. the uk is no different from the US when it comes to drug use…damn shame.
75.
Quart
Monday, March 24, 2008 /
Ohh my God, that’s so sad. My heart goes out for Corinne’s loss.
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