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Erykah Badu vs Lady GaGa

Lis — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:29:57 +0000

So Erykah Badu is obviously doing big things as she has come under major scrutiny lately. Her video for ‘Window Seat’ casts the diva walking down the streets of Dallas, disrobing! That alone is a bit shocking… but as I watched it, I found myself wondering ‘What’s the point?’. The other question is ‘Where did she get all that bootay?”… seriously? So the masses (and media) are up in arms about it. I’m told Dallas is attempting to impose a $4k. penalty on her for public nudity ~ if only someone will come forth and complain. Now… Like I said, the vid left me wondering ‘Why?’, but I believe that Ms. Badu has a message in her vid that my lil mind isn’t able to grasp as yet. So I keep watching it hoping to get it (and because I really really like the song). All in all ~ I kinda like it.

Now.

Lady GaGa.

Why is it that no one is up in arms about THIS hot mess? That video, “Telephone” has no message, no meaning, I *guess* folks are trying to say it’s artistic. I call it a hot mess! Did I mention it’s a hot mess? I’m not hating on GaGa – I think she has been masterful in commanding media attention (reminds me of Madonna back in the day). I don’t care for her get’ups. She’s not a horrible singer. But I am far from a fan. And this video solidified my thinking that this chick is simply distasteful! Yet she has a huge following. Hmm. And no one is saying jack about this nonsense video. ‘Cept India Arie… Go head India!

So it would seem, that overtly sexual videos are acceptable, while straight forward nudity is not.

I’m not gonna say it.

I refuse to say it.

I’m really trying not to say it.

..wonders if someone of the non-chocolate coloring would be under as much scrutiny…

I tried. imjustsayin?!

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Movie: The Karate Kid

Lis — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:31:29 +0000

I guess lil Will/Jada’s boo has a new movie coming out. Looks really good to me. Of course I was all into Karate Kid way back when. Jackie Chan as the sensai. I guess. LOL But Jaden as the student? Thumbs up! Very cute kid and with parents like that ~ he is going places (and please Lawd, don’t let him get like other child actors).

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Lis — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:40:36 +0000

There is something fabulous going on on the internets of which I have (had) no knowledge of (for 24 of the 28 days) AND nothing (unfortunately) to do with (laughing), but definitely support!

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Website: Valerie Davis Rocks

Lis — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:25 +0000

Valerie is a member of my church with a phenomenal voice. But I was extremely surprised to find out that my sista ROCKS! I was honored to work with her in creating her website [ visit ]

Landing Page: Erica West Music

Lis — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:34:36 +0000

I like the look of this landing page I’m finishing up for a client. [ visit ]