Monthly Archives: January 2011

‘ROUND THE WAY: FORMER ASSISTANT RECALLS BEYONCE & JAY-Z’S LOVING RELATIONSHIP

Since the date of their marriage, nearly three years ago, everyone has just about had conversations and debates about the love life of Beyonce and Jay-Z. Are they truly in love? Is it just a business deal? Is Beyonce really going to get paid for every child she has with him? The media and fans alike have all been trying to catch the couple sharing intimate moments in hopes to finally prove that their so-called marriage is indeed one of love.

Well former assistant, writer and Chicago-native, Jessica Lashawn recently wrote on the topic of soulmates on her blog, Such Is Life and shared her personal experience of the dynamic duo back in 2003, way before the wedding bells started ringing. Check out the detailed story of the moment Beyonce’s former assistant knew they were indeed in love:

During the BET Awards in 2003 I witnessed the makings of a real relationship between two overly focused individuals willing to sacrifice and make time for each other in the midst of accomplishing their personalized greatness. I was the personal assistant to Beyonce while she prepared for the debut of her new single Deja Vu. I can recall having the song on repeat throughout the duration of my flight from Chicago to LA and feeling captivated by the 808′s and horns. There was something about the song that made me feel as if I were being transported to another place all in the name of love. Like most people, I soon realized that the passion hidden behind Beyonce’s vocals was fueled by her devotion and love for none other than Jay Z.

I sat there in amazement as I watched Beyonce go over every step as if her life depended on it. I’d heard all the stories and rumors that she was evil and possibly the daughter of Satan but none of that surfaced. A prime example of her down-to-earth-ness was displayed when she happened to be thirsty and it was my job to get her some water but she chose to go with me in order to ease her mind. She was sweet and reminded me of that home girl we all have that no matter what she just wants to laugh at the end of the day.

Everything was going well until Beyonce was informed that Jay Z missed his flight and wouldn’t be able to make it to the show and perform. Her face went Continue

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MAG COVERS: BORIS & NICOLE COVER EBONY’S “BLACK LOVE” + BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEO

Actor Boris Kodjoe and actress Nicole Ari Parker seductively pose for the cover of EBONY magazine’s upcoming February issue, Hot Couples 2011: Power, Purpose & Passion. The hot and sexy couple will be one of the three African-American married couples featured on the magazine’s “Black Love” covers. The other lovely duos are President Barack and first lady, Michelle Obama as well as singer Beyonce and mogul Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter.

Check out the behind-the-scenes video from the photoshoot for the Kodjoes:
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TV WRAP UP: YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE PREMIERE OF ‘THE GAME’? + VIDEO

Tuesday night, it seemed as though everyone in the Twitter-verse was glued to their television set, watching the one-hour television premiere and return of BET’s newly added show, The Game. The new episode featured the original cast, with some new faces in between, including Meghan Good, playing the far-from-faithful wife of the owner of the San Diego Sabers football team and Terrance J, who plays the new love interest of the one and only Tasha Mack.

During the airing, many people tweeted about how excited they were to see the show returning, while others did not seem to be thrilled about the newly resurrected television series.

  • How many of you have seen the show and what are your thoughts?
  • Do you like what BET has done with the show?
  • Are you feeling Terrence J & Meagan Good on the show?
  • Do you think Melanie should have told her husband that she had made a mistake? What would you do?
  • Peep the episode below if you missed it Tuesday night!

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    SPOTTED: TIA MOWRY IN NYC + CONFIRMS PREGNANCY

    Tia Mowry was spotted leaving PIX11 Morning News to promote the new season of BET’s “The Game” on Tuesday in New York City. The 32 year-old actress announced that she is expecting her first child with her husband of two years, actor Cory Hardrict, 31 later in the day.

    Word is the pregnancy will be documented by the Style Network for a show to air later this year.

    “We are both so excited to be parents,” the couple tell Us Magazine in a statement. “We have been wanting this a long time!”

    Check out more photos of the Tia with her ‘The Game’ co-star Pooch Hall below.

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