thats a good woman

She was in ‘Why Did I Get Married?’ - very talented. I really wanna hear about what she said.

ummm…ANGEL! i love ur sandals give em 2 meeeeeeeeeeeee! lol…both of u ladies look great!

I SAW YOU ANGEL! I’m mad I didn’t know it was you though. I would have said hi. You were walking around with a big camera and talking to someone behind the House of Dereon table.

Love the sandles chick. People are going to hate, but you were reppin for the big girls!

She’s very beautiful. I love her as an actress, such a strong voice. And her hair’s cute too.

Tasha gives unforgetable performances in all her movies and she’s wonderful.I wish to see the many more films that she’ll be apart of and hope that she continues to inspire and give back because it’s a beautiful thing.

great stuff, angel!

I absolutely LOVE tasha smith. can’t wait to see the rest of your photos from the weekend.

i loved tasha in why did i get married…she and jill scott stole the show
wonder what else she’s working on right now…?

Angel you dark horse, lol..you never told us you where going to the Essence music festival..you kept that one quiet, it looks like it was fun so im not mad atcha.

Oh nice…Oh Im feeling your gladiators angel…HOTTTTT

OMG… I loved Tasha in “Why Did I Get Married”!! Her character is soooo ME! Lol

No wonder we can’t get no posts Angel…….You too busy being like Puff Daddy, all up in the video….I mean all up in the post

Tasha Smith is one of my favorite actresses! Its good to hear she’s got some movies coming soon! I sooo want to be at the Essence Music fest this weekend…have fun for me!

I THINK CONCRETELOOP NEED TO STOP THIS STUPID AND HARD COMMENT ABOUT OURS SISTAS ( fantasia,estelle,golden brooke..)
im french so sorry if i makes mistake,but im feeling like this website let black people goes a lil bit too far on their comment, some people shouldn’t come and shouldnt be allowed to post commment like that
u american people are just obsessed with physical apperance,and beauty, u american people can’t help but put stupid comment like “damnn she’s dark”damnnn she’s too light”what the point on this comment??
THIS WEBSITE should allowed us to express ourselves but some sistas have no respect and education,and im sorry this lack of knowledge appears when i read some of the comment they made
u make a big things for nothing and diss somebody just because of her hair,or a skin colors
black folks make me feel ashamed sometimes and if nobody on this website stop this…I WOULD TRULY THINKS that concreteloop agree with it
its ok to think somebody is not attractive, or is a hot mess ,by the way she dresss but always have the same stupid comment about estelle when most of u people canT deny that she’s a very good performer im sorry but that is unfair

CONCRETELOOP THIS IS FOR U

@ 14..i soo agree with you!

@14 . I also agree. But how could we approve of something, when it happens to the whole CL Crew when we post our pics on the site. All I can do is moderate the comments or make it so all the comments have to go through us until we approve them. But that’s hard since the amount of posts we put up. Not to mention, I’ve been traveling all week and haven’t been able to moderate like I would like. I feel you though and when we are done with the new layout etc, you’ll see MAJOR changes.

I hate to get off topic, but I wanted to address that. The comment area does get out of hand sometimes and those who don’t follow the rules are banned as soon as I find out about it.

On a lighter note, thanx for the love y’all and yep @ number 4 that was me and my camera. lol

TASHA IS A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN. AND WHAT A POSITIVE EVENT THAT SOUNDED LIKE. THERES STILL A LONG WAY FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN TO GO IN MEDIA REPRESENTATION BUT ONE DAY THEY’LL RECOGNIZE OUT TALENT AND BEAUTY.

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK CL!!

@ 14, I feel you on what you said, sooo many are damn physical focused!
but it simply shows how twisted some ppl are in america including blacks (I’m black maself make no mistake) and the worst thing is i’m sure the ppl who are dogin’ others are proberly not good looking themeselves so they hate to feel better abt themeselves..
They need God in their lives..

YEA THANKS U GIRL , i understand that!!completely and of course i understand that u cant modera all the time, i just thought that some comment were extremely over the line u know…
GLAD TO SEE that u repply, cuz i love concreteloop!!!

I don’t make those sorts of comments, EVER because I don’t hate myself but it would be a huge mistake to censor the website to the point of… well, I can’t think of a comparison but I do know that it would be merely a fan site or just another of those stops where users can buy photos on the net IF you take away the freedom to comment as we’d like. I know you’ve basically built your brand to an online zine (congrats!) but I see other successful sites and I think a HUGE part of it is candor…if people aren’t allowed to speak candidly, to do more than simply say “I like this outfit” or “I don’t like this song” you’re going to create a situation that’s about like a fan site….

Thanks for moderating my comment Angel..

I see you, Angel, in your CL-inspired blouse! Work it, girl! Keep doin’ it big! I am honestly so proud of what you and your team are doing! *tear* Keep representin’ us right!

@ PIXIE/RAKE

No neither do i.. because to be honest i dont really care about skin because its not important to me.

hey 14 … that heffa is one greasy looking pork chop. no ?

I agree with # 20. People should have freedom to comment and say whatever they want.!!!!

…AND TO ITS CREDIT, CONCRETELOOP IS FAR MORE INTELLIGENT AND DIVERSE IN THE RANGE OF STUFF IT TALKS ABOUT—NOT JUST SHOWBIZ, ALSO POLITICS, HISTORY, ACHIEVEMENTS OF ORDINARY FOLKS (LIKE DOSE GRADUATION PHOTOS). UNLIKE COUNTLESS BLACK BOSSIP BLOGS, I DONT WANNA NAME NO ONE BUT YALL KNO WHO IM TALKIN ABOUT, CL GOT INTEGRITY AND TRY TO INFORM US.

yea but i think some of you guys are really hard! i aint gonna lie of course i laugh when i read some comment and of course u have the right to speak and to say about somebody that she relevant of she hasnt got talent …
U KNOW my post was just dedicated to some people who say about somebody :she’s ugly as hell,she’s too dark,she’s looks lighter… U KNOW those kinds of comment
Its not about censor this website but just make sure that no one feeling hurts by reading those comment
i’m not shoking, but just disapointed when i read some of the comment!! concreteloop should be a place when we are able to speak about wat on our minds,but can we just stop with this wholeee skin colour!!i mean each and everytime there ’s an article about rihanna,estelle,fantasia…ITS THE SAME THINGS over and over again
why is there so many disrespect…LETS BE PROUD OF WHAT WE ARE,and what we see in the mirror
I just thought that we need to support our skin tone ( wherever they come from martinque,trinidad,jamaica,africa) or even mixed first,by stopping with the skin comment and then…SPEAK ABOUT WHATEVER WE WANT,and comment how we wanna the rest of the post
u know

This is an entertainment site. Although I agree that some comments are a bit harsh, we all have a right to express our opinions. I personally get a lot of laughs from reading some of the commentary. This site has rules, and as long as the comments are within the guidelines that are given, I don’t think people should be censored. This is still America, and in America free speech is something we have grown accustomed to. There are people of all ages that frequent this site so there are going to be some comments that border on the ridiculous and will obviouly lack maturity. Let’s not lose sight of the big picture. Celebrities are in the limelight and much of the criticism from those who post on this site is “constructive.”

Those gladiator sandals ARE THE BIDNESS!!!!!!!!! How can I get on?

I loved her in Why Did I Get Married I need to rent this weekend!!!!

Have fun at Essence Angel

ANGEL YOU LOOK SOOO GOOD!

angel!!!!!!!!!!!
mii love ur gladiators!!!
from where?
***plz do get back to ur normal sedule CL tha amount of times i hav switchd my laptop n seein no interestin updates ,,,it realli hurt loool but gd job hope ur havin fun at the festival!

Angel you have beautiful skin

I THINK WITHOUT SOME OF THESE CRAZY COMMENTS…CL WOULD BE SO BORING. WHO WANTS TO HEAR THE SAME OLE..YOU LOOK GOOD COMMENTS EVERYDAY. ESPECIALLY, WHEN SOMETIMES, PEOPLE DON’T LOOK GOOD.EVERYONE HAS AN OPINION SO IF WE ELIMINATE NEGATIVE COMMENTS ALL THE TIME…THEN LIFE WOULD BE SLOW AND DULL. I AGREE WITH PIXIE 100 PERCENT. WE NEED ALOT OF DIFFERENT COMMENTS…TO MAKE THIS WEBSITE FUN. I BEEN ON ALMOST TWO YEARS NOW AND I LIKE THE FACT THAT YOU HAVE THESE CRAZY PEOPLE COMMENTING BECAUSE IT WORTH A GOOD OLE LAUGH. HELL, IF PEOPLE WANT TO BE SERIOUS ALL THE TIME…THEN MAYBE THESE TYPES OF BLOGS AINT RIGHT FOR YOU.

AT ANYRATE, THAT’S MY 1985 CENTS TO THIS PARTICULAR MATTER. ALSO, I JUST WANT TO SAY ANGEL…YOU LOOK GOOD SWEETIE…I’M LOVING DEM SANDLES.

@20 yeah some of those comments are funny as hell. but you know you read some off the wall shit sometimes. lol. like i said, those who don’t take the time to read the commenting rules (located in the link above) will find out the hard way. I totally want people to express themselves that’s why I like open commenting.

I love Tasha Smith. She seems very down to earth and sweet.

As far as the comments. I think people should have the right of freedom of speech even if the comments are ignorant. That what a blog is about right?

ANGEL GIRL.. WHO DID YA HAIR? WTF! if anything you shoulda been representing!

Tasha looks beautiful - you on the other hand could have done much better sweetie on your look better luck next time !

Tasha is a verty talented sister and I’m glad that she is finally getting the recognition and the work she deserves. And like most good hearted people in the midst of it all she makes the time to give back and help those coming up.

As far a the negative commenting goes - you just have to bear in mind that there are some people who are just MEAN. They have no intent and no purpose but to try and hurt other people because in many cases they are hurting themselves or someone has hurt them.

The best thing is to ignore and accept that they may be dealing with some issues -

The worst thing to do is to allow their negativity to dominate the comments and divert from the post or real issue at hand - that’s what happen all too often.

Angel! Why are you being stingy? You are commenting on everything EXCEPT where you got those shoes from! How you goin to go to the festival all fly n sh!T and dont want to let us know where you got your gladiator sandals from? Anyway you looked great and I hope you had fun…

Angel, what happened to that little music thingy you used to have in the upperleft hand corner of your page in like 05-06 I think (Yes, I’m a veteran fan of the site)- like a radio that had some of your favorite songs that we could click on and just play?

I think the comments are what makes CL. But the ignorance, we can do without. I hate the “hate attacters” on CL. If I make a comment, which by the way is never out of hand, why is it, someone feels they can attack me? Not a nice approach either. All this calling each other poor,ugly and uneducated is out of control. It seems like that’s all some on CL have to offer now days. Everyone is an expert and fashionista. If I don’t like a comment, I just skip over it. If a statement was made, and I want to know why, I just ask the poster.. But to jump on someone for saying they don’t like Rihanna’s outfit, is out of control. It’s never a simple disagreement either… Also, there are alot of underage kids on CL. So that is also part of the problem. CL is a big melting pot for blacks of different cultures, so your gonna have alot of disagreements. Black Americans are different from blacks over seas. But ignorance is ignorance, no matter what side of the globe your on.

I don’t think Angel’s outfit goes with those gladiator boots AT ALL!! The shirt, and shorts, and the belt? HORRENDOUS!But it’s Angel so of course ya’ll going to be on here lying…. Much respect to you as a black, strong, intelligent, independent business women and you be rocking some nice tees, but this outfit doesn’t work at all. I’m the type of person that believes everyone is entitled to his or her opinion and can speak and comment as they please. Freedom of speech people! The reason why I love this site is because you can get a variety of view points on a subject and further expand your knowledge and understanding about it, without being stuck in your individual frame of thinking. Always being politically correct is not being real. I love who I am and don’t ever feel like I have to do or say what everybody else is. That’s what makes us unique: Our differences

OHH DO I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT THE FRENCH CHIC COMMENTING, YEAH IT IS CRUEL THAT PEOPLE MAKE THEIR COMMENTS ABOUT DARK, LIGHT, SKINNY, FAT……THATS LIFE HONEY, AINT NOBODY GON SUGAR COAT NOTHING. WE CALL IT AS WE SEE IT, BLACK FOLKS FROM FRANCE DO THE SAME THING..PLEASE.ANY RACE OF COLOR NOTICES WHEN SOMEONE IS DARK OR LIGHT OR WHATEVER.GET OVER IT LIFE IS HARSH…AND AS FOR ANGEL…..GO GIRL YOU DOIN YO THANG, I LOVE THE WEBSITE, ALL THE CL CREW ARE FAN–TA–BOU–LOUS!!!!!OH AND THAT TASHA CHIC IS BEAUTIFUL…I DIDN’T EVEN KNOW SHE HAS A TWIN!!!!

Tasha looking fab in those pics.

Love Tasha Smith! She portrayed the ghetto-loud-mama like no other in “Why did i get married” (Tyler Perry’s best movie!).

Angel : no hate here, but you know those gladiators and this belt never belonged together! I guess i’ts Iman Bowie’s turn to smile! Having said that, your skin looks flawless!

Comments on skin color : not cool… but some black french/european people do the same, some african people do the same, some asian people do the same. You can’t say that it’s ok, but it is a very common thing.

i like the gladiators, Angel…can you tell us the brand? Are they from bakers?

i love her

sooo ANGEL where did you get those shoes at? huh?

they are too cute…

Aldo has gladiators for $90 people !!!!!!!!

http://www.aldoshoes.com/...mp;ckey=US&colorid=97

Angel- No belt with that top next time! The belt takes away from it, and that’s a nice print and speaks for itself.

I got them from Urban Outfitters in a mall in Charlotte, NC. They may have them online as well.

I must agree with #26 100%>>>CL is one of the most classiest blogs around. I’ve read several and trust me, a lot out there is crap. They are not as well-rounded, intelligent, and entertaining as CL. I think the CL team does it all the way. I also like the fact that CL gets the facts before posting rumors. That’s why I believe some of the rumors you hear don’t make it to CL right away. It appears they want to check their facts first. Keep doing whatcha doing, ya’ll!

@28>>>you are right. As long as we are following the CL rules for posting, I think people should be free to express their opinion. Yeah, there are some very harsh, and even cruel comments made; I hate the skin tone comments as well (unfortunately we are still color struck), but it would loose some of it’s flavor if people were monitored to the point where every negative comment (unless it didn’t follow CL posting rules) were omitted. I absolutely understand where West Indian Gyal is coming from, but that’s the fun of blogging.

I love Tasha’s hair & Angel your skin/skin tone looks absolutely flawless, like seriously.

Honestly, not really feeling your sandals, Angel. But from the knees up you look great, girl! Tasha Smith looks absolutely flawless.

ANGEL, be honest, DID U AIRBRUSH YOURSELF? J/K. your skin is gorgeous.

I just want to let you all know that you all look great! J.Dakar you are one classy guy! :0

ooh, i said nothing on topic!! tasha is absolutely gorgeous…honestly, she looks sooooo different on film.

Angel do your thing girl!! I’ve been coming to this site for a while and you continue to do big things!! I wanna get to the Essence fest one year myself!!
As far as people and ignorant comments…thats never gonna stop. It is real easy to hide behind a computer and talk mad sh*t……thats why people love the internet gives ‘em BALLS

Obviously, #14 most of what you said is true. However, it is not just African-Americans that are hung up on skin color or other physical traits. I’ve traveled the world and in Europe and the Carribean it is the same thing. In fact, a couple of years ago Jamaica was the number one retailer for skin lightning products. When visiting Spain or Scotland, I did not see one black couple. Every black person that lived in the country dated someone white. I could say a lot about why we would choose to date ppl that are less like us, but I won’t. Not to mention, Europe as a continent, particularly, western Europe, is obsessed with fashion and outter appearance. It was in France after all where Oprah was turned away from Hermes b.c they thought she was African. So, just as our comments should be unbiased, so should your critique.

@61 please get your facts straight , its idiots like you that perpetuate false rumors and BULLSHIT. Oprah did not get turned away because she was AFRICAN so stop making shit up dumbass, the store was closed!!!!!!!!!!!!!! soooo lets find out the truth before we spread stupid lies.

@63 Unlike you I do my research, here is a link from Oprah’s own mouth about the story being closed to her and not the other shoppers inside….
http://www.cbsnews.com/st...tainment/main871083.shtml

Next time, if you want to make a point you get it right. And if you want to be taken seriously cut the rudeness out. I believe that was the original point of # 14’s point.

In addition #63, regardless of what the details of Oprah’s story is the point to my post was that racism is displayed across nationalities and within races. I welcome a fierce response to that idea, instead of the Hermes story. By the way, do you own stock in the company? Do you defend the black on black racism with the same boldness?

I would have liked to have met Tasha. She is a great actress,I read the article in Essence(I think it may have been the issue(s) when Jill Scott,Mary J. Bilge and Alicia Keys had cover(s)- about her; she has overcome a lot in her life. Glad to see her doing well for herself. Good for you Angel! Love the hair.

Thanks for sharing your pics Angel! Tasha Smith is hilarious..”Bang..Bang!” (I love that scene from Why Did I Get Married!)

lloool let’s be coool ladies lol, i understand everyone point of view and of course i love concreteloop !! its the best website ever
NO OFFENSE TO ALL MY BLACK AMERICAN PEOPLES:when i said : u american can help but…
I WAS ONLY TELLING THAT because its a american website
but of course in france some people comment about skin too

And to repply about oprah, i think the reason why the didnt let her in , its because they thought she’s was a poor woman ( white people in france dont know who’s oprah is lol, but i have to admit that some black folks didnt too cuz we dont have her show here)and in france u cant enter to the chanel store,or dolce gabanna unless u are here to buy something! so i think they didnt know who she was and refuse to let her in
IM NOT SURE ABOUT THAT, who know the real story?

I love Tasha she was absolutely hilarious in ATL

No feeling Angel’s outfit at all, nothing matches. Luv the site hate her outfit! It’s my opinion and I’m entitled to it so whatevs! Tasha Smith looks nice can’t wait to see more from her on the big screen! Her outfit looks nice on her. I like her handbag! I also luved her hair in the Why did I get Married movie, but the braids are cool for summer.

Tasha’s hair is BEAT………………the rest………………..it’s a friggan blog, read the story, comment if u wish, and move on………..not that serious.

CL lets us keep it real thats why i come here….. opinions make you stronger… only weak minded folk complain all the dam time … get strong …. and stop being cry babies …. by the way i like the colors in your shirt angel … the sandals eh …. the glasses are sharp tho lol

she is gorgeous-esp. in these pix, and i love her braids

this site is great, compreshensive and very professional. ESP in comparison to white blogs.also the comments arent’ half as mean and ignorant as white ppls comments are on white blogs. but enough compariosn to YT,the blog is great all you CL contributers and i know it will only get better better and better.

“She (Tasha Smith) spoke during the ‘Leading Ladies Talk About The Representation of Black Women In The Media”

Okay, this is what I have a problem with. How is she gonna speak about the representation of black women in the media when she’s done nothing but exploit black stereotype about women? Is it because she’s a working actress? And by actress I do use the term loosely. She has never portrayed a role that was somewhat positive so what exactly could she speak on without being hypocritical and judgemental? The only films of hers that come to mind is “Why Did I Get Married,” which was when she portrayed a stereotypical black woman (a stereotype that WE as black people should be moving away from) and her other film, “ATL” where she had a small role as the twins mother. And even in that film she still portrayed a stereotypical black woman! When are black people gonna stop praising bullshyt? When are we gonna give praise to black women that have actually made positive contributions? Whoever hosted this “Leading Ladies…etc” should be ashamed of themselves for having HER of all people speak…but whatever…