I must admit, I was a bit skeptical of the idea of replacing Stacy Dash’s character, Val. To my surprise, VH1 did a very good job of making us forget that Val ever existed. Partly because new single lady, Denise Vasi isn’t exactly a replacement for Val. She plays Raquel Lancaster, a friend of Keisha’s, and like the other single ladies, she has her own set of issues! [polldaddy poll=6270232] Single Ladies Season 2
Psychotherapist and author Dr. Dwayne L. Buckingham is back with a new film that sets out to explain why good men are choosing to remain single. The film titled “Qualified, Yet Single” is set to premiere in Washington, DC on June 21st. Check out more details and the official trailer for the film below. From YouTube: For women who want to know why good men remain single, “Qualified, yet Single” is a straightforward, sincere and informative film that highlights some of the personal, interpersonal and emotional challenges that influence why some good men decide to remain single. Through heartbreak trauma,…
Most of us watched as Brian Banks, a rising football star who was falsely convicted of rape/kidnap, was exonerated yesterday after his accuser, Wanetta Gibson contacted him on Facebook and later recanted her story. When Gibson accused Banks of rape following an encounter at Long Beach Polytechnic High School, his attorneys encouraged him to plead no contest instead of going to trial before a jury and risking 41 years in prison. His attorneys said he “chose the lesser of two evils” when he pleaded no contest. Banks was sentenced to six years, which he served and is now on parole…
8-Year-Old Breanna Murr of Detroit was in a field during school when she saw a $100 bill on the ground. Instead of pocketing the cash, she immediately gave it her teacher, saying it didn’t belong to her. Turned out, the bill was fake, but someone gave her a real one as a reward of her ethical decision. THANK GOD for well-raised children!!! We know we have them, but we need all of the POSITIVE NEWS we can get!
What if someone promised you they would make you a millionaire, but under one condition? You would have to give up everything that is precious to you for one year. Would you do it? Would you embrace this tough time, knowing that at the end of it all, you would have everything you ever wanted? If you answered yes, the same perspective should be applied to any other trial you may be forced to endure. Sometimes the storm is intended to cleanse us, not drown us. We should enter every storm knowing that we’re coming out better than we went…
Loyal Reader Writes: This guy and I have been friends for over a year. In January, we admitted our feelings towards each other. The problem is that he has been in several relationships in the past in which all of them ended up with him being hurt and disappointed. Because of this, he does not want to get into a relationship again. Our friendship continued to be on a great track until a month ago. We stopped communicating as much, and I haven’t heard from him in almost 2 weeks. I don’t know if I said or done something wrong…
Did you know that when you hold grudges, you hold yourself hostage from receiving the blessings God has for you? Mark 11:25 says: “But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too.” God wants us to be happy and joyous, not bitter and angry. Some of us are holding grudges against an absent parent for not being there when we needed them the most, a friend who has betrayed us, a spouse who has walked out on us, Or maybe even God for…
Tonight was a bitter sweet night for the family of Whitney Houston. They looked on with tears in their eyes as the powerful voices of John Legend and Jordin Sparks paid tribute to their beloved angel. John Legend began the tribute with Whitney’s biggest hit “The Greatest Love of All” Jordin Sparks, who plays Whitney’s daughter in the upcoming remake of the film “Sparkle” , brought the audience to their feet with a powerful performance of Whitney’s iconic, “I Will Always Love You.” Quickly after the tribute, Houston’s sister-in-law, Pat Houston, and Bobbi Kristina joined Whoopi Goldberg, John Legend and…
Donna Summer, the Queen of Disco died this morning at the age of 63 after a long battle with lung cancer. Donna Summer was a 5-time Grammy winner who’s best know for her hits like “Last Dance,” “Hot Stuff”, “Bad Girls”, and my personal favorite “She Works Hard for the Money” Her family released the following statement: “Early this morning, we lost Donna Summer Sudano, a woman of many gifts, the greatest being her faith, “While we grieve her passing, we are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy. Words truly can’t express how much we appreciate…
I know sometimes it seems like you’ll never get to where you’re trying to go, But you’ll get there! Just keep going! Learn to look at how far you have come, rather than how far you have to go! When we have God leading the way, nothing will get in our way! Problems are intended to change our direction, Not our destination! If things don’t work one way, Try another way! Problems are NOT intended to stop us! Sometimes God just wants us to slow down, NOT give up! When the enemy tries to discourage you by telling you to…
Protein is a calorie sizzler, an immunity booster and the holy grail of a healthy, strong body. But you need to know how much to eat, and when, to get the benefits: Too much or too little of the stuff can jeopardize your well-being. Learn how this wonder nutrient can help you burn more calories! Proteins are macromolecules made up of 20 different amino acids, compounds that help control hunger and build muscle, skin and more. Eleven of the acids are nonessential, meaning our body produces them, so we don’t need to get them from food. The other nine are…
Babies are in more danger than you would expect, but not for reasons you may suspect. A new study shows that bottles, binkies, and pacifiers are harming babies at an alarming rate, sending thousands of children to the hospital for injuries. According to MSNBC, Susan Keim, the principal researcher for the center for behavioral health at Nationwide the Children’s Hospital in Ohio, found that there were “2,270 cases each year where child was hurt while using bottles, pacifiers or sippy cups.” In most of the cases, 86 percent, the kids were injured when they fell with the object. Bottles were…
Tyra Banks is saluting Vogue’s 19 international editions for pledging to promote healthy body image, but she says real evolution will take some time. “Real progress is finally on the horizon,” Banks writes in an open letter on The Daily Beast. “Vogue is stepping up, doing the right thing, and protecting that girl. Perhaps that girl is you!” Earlier this month, Conde Nast, which owns Vogue, announced a six-point plan for what they’ll require beginning with their June editions. “Vogue editors around the world want the magazines to reflect their commitment to the health of the models who appear on…
Tia Mowry, the star of BET’s “The Game,” announced yesterday via Twitter that she will not be returning for the sixth season of the show. Though Tia plays one of the main characters on the show, Melanie Davis, it looks like her time on the series has come to an abrupt end. She revealed on Twitter that she will be moving on to focus on her other projects, like her reality show with twin sister Tamera Mowry. “Just wanted to let all my fans know that I will not be returning to The Game for season 6.It was an incredible…
If you’ve never believed in God before, you should after hearing this man’s story! 28 year old Hamdi Hafez al-Nubi, a waiter from Egypt, near Luxor was declared dead after suffering a heart attack at work. At his funeral, a doctor, discovered he was still warm. After finding he was still warm, the doctor checked his vital signs and discovered he was still breathing. She quickly revived al-Nubdi – along with his mother, who had fainted when she heard her son wasn’t dead. Rather than cancel the funeral, mourners turned the funeral into a party! It’s not the first time…
Lord, Show us which battles are worth fighting and which ones are better left alone. Help us to understand that getting the last word doesn’t make us the bigger person. Sometimes we have to walk away in order to be the bigger person! When we find ourselves in a dispute not worth our time, Help us to remember that apologizing is a lot easier than arguing! In Jesus name, Amen! Avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. ~2 Timothy 2:23
April Brown was once a cosmetologist, fashion designer, and working mother of two daughters. She’s now a multiple amputee. Unlicensed cosmetic procedures led to life-threatening infections. Professionals removed her limbs last year to save her life. “I got the butt implants eight years ago,” said Brown. “For five years, I lived in pain. Excruciating pain.” April Brown won’t identify the unlicensed practitioner who injected her with silicone. She will only say it was somewhere near Western and Manchester in Los Angeles. Brown tells us, her own lack of self-esteem issues are mostly to blame. “They call it butt injections,” she…
Every season, every week, I tell myself that I’ve had enough of these basketball wives. But somehow I find myself watching it EVERY week! Drama and all! But honestly every woman SHOULD watch it, just so they’ll know how NOT to act! Last night’s episode was disturbing to say the least. Kesha Nichols considers herself a victim of bullying, but instead of feeling sorry for herself, she’s expressing pity for her reality TV rival, Tami Roman. Kesha took to her blog to express her pity for bullies… “Bullies are simply crying out for attention that they cannot receive in other…
Whitney Houston’s and Bobby Brown’s daughter, Bobbi Kristina will reportedly take the stage at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards for a special performance in honor of her late mother. The ceremony, which airs Sunday at 8 p.m., will feature a musical tribute to Houston, with Bobbi Kristina set to participate. Further details, or what her role will be have yet to be announced. On another note, Stevie Wonder will receive the Billboard Icon Award while Chris Brown, Usher, and Justin Bieber will perform live. R&B singers Brandy, Monica and Gladys Knight will be on hand as presenters.
A single car crash resulted in the death of four Chicago Mothers just minutes before Mother’s Day. The women had a total of six children, reports Chicago Tribune. The women who were fatally injured in the wreck, which occurred on Saturday night at around 11:55 p.m., were Tyshyra Hines (pictured far right), 21; Ieshia Nelson (pictured far left), 21; Bernadette Harris (not pictured), 25; and Alicia Goston (not pictured), 22. According to police investigators, the women died when their vehicle struck a support column (pictured below) of an elevated train line. Witnesses state that the vehicle was traveling at a…
