Entertainment News: Star and Al Reynolds

Star's Hubby Was Arrested for License Suspension Flap

News reports stated that Star Jones Reynolds' husband, Sweety Al, was arrested recently for driving with a suspended license after being stopped by the police for changing lanes without signaling. It's still not totally clear what the license suspension part is all about, but I've heard that there was some paperwork mixups or problems.

But what the real news is that New York newspapers have been reporting that Al was arrested at 2:48 a.m. (Where was he driving to or from that time of the morning?....Hmmm....Al La Eddie *Majetty* Murphy"), and that Star didn't come to the police station to see him. Therefore, he was detained for 12 hours. Rather, the publicist had to go down to the Five-0 to take care of Al's business. By the way, in a few weeks the couple will celebrate their first wedding anniversay. Last year, Soror just about made everyone sick talking about every detail leading up to her wedding. With all that love, I'm still wondering whether Star was in a deep sleep and didn't hear the phone or what when Al called. Or maybe she was feeling a little depressed about the E! cable channel dropping her from the future red carpet shows that she was meant to fill in after Joan and Melissa Rivers left. I don't know. However, someone said that on the show, "The View", she stated that she did make it to the police station, but came through the back door. Hmmm. Okay. *looking out of side of the eyes* *crickets chirping* *Ahem* Alrighty. Nevertheless, I hope that they clear this mess up. For more information read on. ==> Al Reynolds

Thursday Morning's Rampage And Rant Fest...

This Is Not My First Time At The Rodeo!!!...

(Side Note: Excuse this entry if it doesn't make sense, because I just must release this stress...Alrighty?...I'm still a lady though.)
Take a strong look at the picture above. Just imagine a caramel version of that, and know that captures me right about now. That picture is from the movie, "Mommie Dearest", which features Faye Dunaway as Joan Crawford. Yeah, yeah, yeah, Joan was off the hook and just about insane when it came to disciplining her children, but the woman didn't take any mess off no one. Do you hear me? The above picture is from a scene where the Pepsi Cola chairman and board are sitting at one end of a table in a board room, with Joan on the other end. The chairman and the board tried to strongarm Joan into resigning her board member position from the board. She didn't take that slap lying down. She raised up and handled her business. That should be me.



Speaking of Joan's insanity, do you all (those who have seen the movie) remember the part where she has a meltdown and crazefest directed to Christina, her young daughter, over some stupid wire hangers? Faye should have won the Lifetime Academy Award in the Psychotic Broads' Category for her performance in this scene. She ended up screaming at the top of her lungs, making crazed clown faces, pulling all of the clothes out of the closet, whipping her child with the wire hanger, wildly sprinkling Comet bathroom cleaner all over the floor, and crawling away on all fours like a bear at the end. Many folks in real life act like they are too good to do any of that. But after being passed over for promotions for years at a time, seeing gas prices go through the roof, coping with other bills climbing skyward, driving crazy highway commutes to and from work, sitting for long periods of time pumping out work, receiving unreasonable and complicated work assignments after the due date, and hearing a new troubling noise from a 9 year old car, going off, screaming at the top of one's lungs, and crawling away like a bear seems totally appropriate for one not to be ashamed of not one teen weeny little bit. Oops. Was I talking about me? *frown* Well, it is what is. *shrug*

Although the grizzly bear's claw is grappling at my neck at work, I'm still reaching for and looking for a brighter day. Know that this is not my first time at the rodeo and that eventually I'll be alright. Until then, the ranting continues. Yesterday, I interviewed for another assignment in another office at "THE ORGANIZATION." I sure hope and pray that I get it, but I also pray and hope that it will work out beautifully if I do get it if you know what I mean. There's no sense in going from the frying pan to the skillet. Hmph!!!

Babyface and Tracey Edmonds End Their Marriage

Another Celebrity Couple Gone The Way Of Splitsville: And Another One Bites The Dust...

As I drove to work this morning, I heard that Babyface and his wife, Tracey, who have two sons, were ending their marriage after 13 years. I wasn't sure to believe this bit of news at first, because I generally don't depend upon or trust the news from music stations, because their primary purpose is to entertain. The Russ Parr
Show on one of the Washington, DC stations did a spoof of a person sounding like Babyface singing a song about him spotting his wife at the taping of his music video. But after hearing at least other three stations discussing this issue, I finally started to believe it. According to the news, the splitting couple provided the following statement:

"It is with deep regret that we announce our permanent separation. We remain best friends. We will continue to work together in our companies, and our various business ventures. More importantly, we are parents of two wonderful children, and will continue to provide a loving, caring and stable environment for them." For more information read on ==> Babyface and Tracey Split

Back in the height of Babyface's career when he produced his own songs such as "Whip Appeal", "Soon As I Get Home", "Tender Lover", "For The Cool In You", and other hits, things seemed to be going so well for him professionally and personally. He met Tracey when she was auditioning to be in one of his videos. And from there, it looked like their lives took off. They looked like such a happy couple. Shortly after marrying, Babyface helped Tracey start Yab Yum Entertainment, which managed Jon B.'s music career and produced the movie and cable tv show, "Soul Food." Babyface and L.A. Reid were highly sought after producers who reliably produced hits in collaboration with TLC, Toni Braxton, and Mariah Carey. And Babyface produced the soundtrack to "Waiting To Exhale", which I still love to listen to this day. Babyface and Tracey had a couple of kids and a beautiful home. The power couple seemed to see no limits. However, Babyface and Tracey are going the route (of divorce) that so many celebrity couples are taking these days. I have to admit that I was a little shocked. I wonder what happened. However, in any case, I wish them well.