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Stellar Award Nominee Y'Anna Crawley Pens Title Track for Upcoming Angie Stone Album

Go-Go's own Y'anna "Yannie" Crawley recently received two Stellar Award nominations for her debut album,The Promise.  She's nomiated for New Artist and Contemporary Female Vocalist of the Year.  The 27th Annual Stellar Awards are Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Grand Old Opry House in Nashville, TN.  

The Stellar Award nominations aren't the only good thing happening for Crawley.  "Rich Girl," a song she wrote and performed with the Lissen Band, is the title track for Angie Stone's upcoming album.  A second song written by Crawley, "Do What You Gotta Do," is also slated to be on Stone's 2012 album.

Crawley, who lost over 40 lbs is hard at work on her sophomore album.  If you are in the DC area, you can catch her every third Friday of the month at Bus Boys and Poets Hyattsville location where she hosts open mic night.

Below are videos of Crawley performing "Rich Girl" with Lissen and of her recent appearance on Fox5 DC.

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7-year old boy wants to be a Girl Scout. Should he be allowed?

Bobby Montoya is a 7-year-old boy from Denver. Unlike a lot of young boys, Bobby has no desire to join the Boy Scouts. Instead, he wants to be a Girl Scout.

We first saw Montoya's story over at 9news.com. The NBC affiliate reports that when the boy's  mother, Felisha Archuleta, tried to sign her son up for Girl Scouts, a troop leader told her no.





Archuleta spoke with 9News about the incident. "I said, 'Well, what's the big deal?' She [the troop leader] said, 'It doesn't matter how he looks; he has boy parts, he can't be in Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts don't allow that, [and] I don't want to be in trouble by parents or my supervisor.'"

Reporters with 9News contacted  Girl Scouts of Colorado about Montoya's application, which prompted the group to release a statement: "Our requests for support of transgender kids have grown, and Girl Scouts of Colorado is working to best support these children, their families and the volunteers who serve them. In this case, an associate delivering our program was not aware of our approach. She contacted her supervisor, who immediately began working with the family to get the child involved and supported in Girl Scouts. We are accelerating our support systems and training so that we're better able to serve all girls, families and volunteers."

We placed a call to Rachelle Trujillo, vice president of communications at Girl Scouts of Colorado, for further clarification. She replied with this statement: "Girl Scouts is an inclusive organization, and we accept all girls in kindergarten through 12th grade as members. If a child lives life as a girl and the family brings the child to us to participate in Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts of Colorado welcomes her. Girl Scouts of Colorado respects the privacy of all girls and families we work with. When a family requests membership for their daughter, we do not require proof of gender, we respect the decisions of families."

So it would seem that Bobby will get his wish. Gender-identity issues are becoming more common, especially among young children--which makes it more likely that the policy of the Girl Scouts will face future tests in the months and years ahead.

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ANTM Week 5 Michael Jackson Photo Shoot - Spoiler!

So, if you've been watching America's Next Top Model Cycle 17, then you know that this is the All Star cycle with previous non-winners back.  The photo shoot for the upcoming week had the ladies dressed up and posing as Michael Jackson.  Now, I could be slightly crazy or recollecting something that didn't really  happen, but I do think I saw in previews that LaToya Jackson is the guest.  Maybe she was on something else.  I dunno.

Alexandria

I don't hate it, but its not giving me Michael either.  The clothes say Michael, but her pose does not.

Alison

Uhhh, no.  Not at all.  This outfit is from when Michael was black.  And again, I don't hate it, but its not Michael.  However, Alison usually does well in the other challenges.  I don't think this will send her home.

Angelea

This is so tired.  Like its Michael with no oomph.  Its too soft.  Michael was soft, but he performed hard.  This photo has no energy.

Bianca

Now, I love Bianca, but I don't love this pose.  It's like her upper half and lower half are doing Michael, but they shouldn't be doing those things together.  Michael didn't go up on his toes with his hands in his pockets, but I do remember him dancing that way.  And like Angelea's photo, I think this one also lacks energy.

Bre

Now Bre killed it and if Tyra doesn't call her first, then she is truly blind.

Dominique

I don't quite know what I think of this one.  I don't think she got the pose so much as she looks the most like Michael.  Again, there is some oomph missing in this pic.

Kayla

Now this is another of my favorites.  Second favorite out of the bunch. 

Laura

Laura is another who usually has great pics, but this one is just okay.  Actually if it were not for the next pic of Lisa, I'd send Laura home.

Lisa

Oh Lisa, your zaniness has gone way too far this time.  This is a hot buttery mess.  She looks dow nright stoopid!  Have you ever seen Michael Jackson do a herkie? 

Shannon

Not the worst, but not the best and not Michael Jackson.  She reminds me more of guitar player Slash.

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A letter from Michelle Obama

Not everyone knows how to prepare for a dinner like this. As someone who's eaten countless meals with my husband, I want to tell you the one thing to do if you're selected to join him...

Just relax. Barack wants this dinner to be fun, and he really loves getting to know supporters like you.

I hope you'll take him up on it before Friday's deadline [September 30].
Will you donate $3 or more today and be entered to have dinner with Barack?

These dinners mean a lot to Barack. They're a chance for him to talk with a few of the people who are driving the campaign -- and a chance for him to say thank you.

So come prepared to tell your story, and say whatever's on your mind.

Don't miss the opportunity to be there. Donate $3 today, before the September 30th deadline:

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ANTM Week 3 Photo Shoot - Spoiler

If you are a fan of America's Next Top Model then you know that this season, Cycle 17, features former non-winning contestants.  My favorite Bre is back and on last night's episode, they cut her hair even shorter.  If you remember Bre (and her stolen granola bars) then you know that she had a head of long thick hair.  She came in this cycle with it cut shorter, but after Tyra's makeovers, it was cut even shorter and she was not happy about it.

Alexandria and Shannon

They worked it.  Both look great

Angelea and Allison

It looks like they are fighting and trying to knock each other over

Lisa and Bianca

Again, two great shots.  Fierce poses by each.  Lisa was always a good poser

Bre and Laura

A hot mess.  I like Bre's pose, but she still does not like her short hair and it shows on her face.  Laura looks like she's hitting the ghetto club pose on stilts.

Camille and Isis

Camille is working it, but Isis is just there

Dominique and Kayla

Love Dominique in this pic, but Kayla looks like she's trying to balance herself on Dominique's shoulder.  Hopefully Kaylas horrible pose will keep Bre in the competition.

Do the "Frankie Leg" - Keyshia Cole Tweets about Her Mama's New Song - Video Inside

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New Music: Idris Elba - "Private Garden" (Yes, he's singing and rapping)

We knew DJ Dris was spinning records, but who knew he was also a singer/rapper.  What do you think of this song?  Love it or Leave it?

Swizz Beatz Cheating on Alicia Already? Karma?

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Swizz Beat's Jump Off Comes Clean

Yesterday Bossip released exclusive evidence that Swizz Beatz has been sexting with 23-year old Christina Elizabeth while married to Alicia Keys and today we hear that woman’s side of the story.

In a statement exclusively made to BOSSIP.com Chris says in her own words:

I’m only making this statement because I’m being put out there as a liar and I am very embarrassed. I would like to confirm that the rumor about Swizz Beatz cheating on Mashonda with me is absolutely true. I would also like to confirm that the rumors about Swizz “sexting” me, even in his present marriage, are absolutely true. I am also confirming that I lost my cell phone and someone else posted all the stuff that you see on the internet.

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"How you get 'em is how you lose 'em," I hear a lot of folks say and though I don't necessarily believe it, it seems it could be the case for Alicia Keys. Seems Swizz was sexting and trying to make plans to see a 23-year old Houston woman who he met in 2007 at a birthday party for Solange Knowles.  She lost her phones and screen shots of Blackberry Messenger conversations and photos shared between them were leaked to Bossip. 

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Former UVA & NBA Basketball Star Ralph Sampson Arrested for Child Support Violation? Not True says Sampson

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College basketball great and four-time NBA All-Star Ralph Sampson is free after being jailed for several hours in Gwinnett County for numerous traffic violations.

But Sampson, 51, says police got one accusation wrong.

"My license was not suspended for failure to meet child support obligations of any kind," he said in an email sent Wednesday afternoon to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

The former Houston Rockets center, who lives in Duluth, was arrested Tuesday night for having, among other things, a suspended license that was the result of failure to meet child support obligations, according to police reports.

Sampson was pulled over that evening around 7 p.m., in the Peachtree Corners area of Gwinnett County by a police officer doing license tag checks. Sampson’s license plate was expired.

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Report: Will Smith And Jada Pinkett Smith Separate

 After 13 years of marriage, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have decided to separate, according to gossip magazine In Touch Weekly.
They have two children, Jaden and Willow, together. And Jada is stepmother to Will's son, Trey, from a previous marriage.

In 2006, Will Smith said the only thing that would ever split up his marriage was death. He he told MTV "Divorce can't be an option. With Jada, I stood up in front of God and said, 'Til death do us part.' So there are two possible outcomes. One, we are going to be together till death, or two, I am dead."

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8 Clever Makeup Tips You Haven't Heard Before...

Makeup artists know all the secrets to looking great — those little tricks that can be picked up only by living in the beauty world 24/7 as they do. Fortunately, they're often as generous as they are knowledgeable. We talked with some of the best makeup artists in the business to get their best out-of-the-ordinary tips. (And no, we're not using the old "white eyeliner makes your eyes look bigger" thing. You've read it a hundred times.) Read on to see some of the best tips you haven't heard before.

Ditch the oil slick To keep shine in check, Revlon Global Artistic Director Gucci Westman always keeps blotting papers on hand. But in a pinch, she has an unusual way to keep oil at bay. "Believe it or not," she says, "I sometimes put deodorant on my finger and dab under my eyes and t-zone to help create a matte look."

Try a colored eyeliner Changing your eyeliner can make eyes look bigger and brighter, says makeup artist Tina Turnbow, who has worked with stars such as Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore. "Try swapping black for plum, olive green or indigo," she suggests. "Black can close up the eye and make it appear smaller, because darker colors make the eye recede. Some colors, even brown, can be softer."

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Shank it, NBA: Locked-out players can golf with Jordan, but not for charity?

Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan could lose $1 million dollars this week at the American Century Classic golf tournament, and that figure would have nothing to do with any sort of side bets he makes on making par with his foursome.

Because the NBA has locked out its players, and prohibited any sort of contact between NBA team employees and NBA players (even if they are currently "under contract," so to speak, with other teams), Jordan could face a million dollar fine should he either be paired with or simply speak to one of the five NBA players scheduled to appear at the tourney.

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What to do When you Realize that Horrible Smell is You

Experts say that to eliminate body odor, one should stick to a diet rich in vegetables and take chlorophyll supplements and wear loose-fitting clothing and bathe regularly and always wear socks with closed-toe shoes and think only pleasant, floral thoughts. But that advice is worth fuck-all when you've spent the weekend eating cheeseburgers and woke up too late to shower before work and you ran out of clean laundry days ago and the only socks you can find are the novelty Thanksgiving turkey socks that your mom gave you as a joke last year because they were $2 at a gas station.

If you're on Team Unhygienic or — if your various bodily perfumes, tinctures, and deodorizers surrender more readily than a Frenchman — and you can't pop into a drug store, never fear. You can MacGyver your way out of this.

Should your unexpected smelliness occur when you're lucky enough to be at a restaurant, hunt around for some vinegar (anything but balsamic will do, because even worse than having smelly armpits is having two giant, dark brown salad-scented armpit stains). Ask for a little ramekin of the acrid stuff, and if the server asks you what it's for, just say, "It's for my armpits HAHAHAHAHA" to reduce suspicion, because how silly to think one would do something so crazy as to use vinegar for armpit-related activities. My stars.

Once the nosy server has brought you your elixir of stink killer, go to the bathroom , soak a wad of toilet paper in it, and apply it to the underarms. Obviously you'll want to disguise the fact that you're taking a food item to the bathroom. If you absolutely won't be able to sneak it to the bathroom, very shadily dip your napkin into the vinegar until most of it is absorbed and then take your napkin to the bathroom. Act like you're just absently carrying it. Carrying a napkin is less weird than carrying a small bowl of vinegar. You can also use corn starch to absorb odor, although asking for cornstarch is probably more strange than asking for vinegar.



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Tales From the Bar - Vol 1, Lena

 


Some people might say I’m nosey, but I don’t go around asking people about their business, they jus’ tell it to me.  See, I been bartendin’ at this club The Beat for almost 20 years.  It ain’t always been called The Beat. You know how clubs do—they always getting shut down, lose they liquor license or somethin’ else.  They just close down and remodel and then open back up with a new name. 

Things been good lately though, even though they done added that Go-Go music a couple nights a week.  Some older folks don’t like that music, but for real for real, I don’t mind it all.  Matter of fact, I like some of it.  Shoot, I used to go see Chuck Brown myself and he damn near a hundred.  He the one that created the music.

Like I was saying, I don’t go around asking people no whole bunch of questions; they just start talking to me.  You know how you always see people on TV pouring their heart out to the bartender?  Well nine times out of ten, that’s what happens.  Okay maybe eight times, no make that seven.  So, I might be a little nosey, but I get it honest.  Shoot, my mama and grandmamma was nosey.  But for real for real, all you gotta do is sit back and listen quietly and you’ll hear about all types of shenanigans.

I know everything that goes on at The Beat.  We get a lot of regulars and anybody that comes in, I done either heard them talking or heard someone talking about ‘em.  I can usually put two and two together and figure the story out.  People say I tend to embellish a story, but you don’t have to hear everything to know the whole story.  Shoot, some things are just obvious.  Anything you wanna know, just ask Lena.  Now, I said I ain’t nosey, but I never said I didn’t gossip.  I just try not to be messy wit’ it.

Mostly I work the happy hour shift cuz we still got a lot of the older folks that come in to hand dance.  Lot of ‘em been coming here for years even when the club had other names.  On Tuesday nights they do karaoke.  You know I used to do a little somethin’ somethin’ in my day so if the crowd asks nicely, I might come from behind the bar and bless them with a song.  Wednesday is all about the hand dancers.  Thursday’s crowd comes out early cuz that’s when the band plays.  They sound pretty good, but I hate when they play a song for 20 minutes.  The younger folks might give you a lot of lip, but they tip way better than those older cats. 

On Friday night we get those bourgie folks.  They call theyselves professionals, but stuck up is what I call ‘em.  And talk about cheap!   I do alright though, but you’d think with their good jobs they’d tip better.  And let me let you in on a little secret: They might got money, but honey they got as many problems as my hood folks that come in on Saturday to see the band Natural Essence.

Speaking of Natural Essence, that crowd is a mess, but I make the most money cuz they buy all the bottles of that champagne.  I don’t understand how they spend $150 on a bottle of that Moët, when it only costs about 40 bucks in the store.  And its nasty.  Give me some of that moscato.  I don’t understand them, but I’m glad they buy it. 

And Lena might be a hair past 50, but I ain’t no slouch in the looks department.  I ain’t size 10 like I used to be, but I’m a thick size 16 and I look good in my jeans.  Well an 18 if I ain’t wearing my Spanx, but I got all my teeth and nice hair that I keep in a nice short cut.  If I don’t do nothing else, I get my hair done every Friday morning.  First thing so I can make it out by happy hour.  Even though everyone thinks I’m in my thirties, people tell me I got an old soul.  Been hearing that since I was a child.  I always wanted to sit up under my granny and her friends to hear what they were talking about.  They were some funny ladies.  I miss my granny.  I need to take some time off and go down south to visit her.  She’s still going strong and if you think I’m a mess, wait until you meet her. 

These young chicks “can’t take me,” as my gay neighbor Edwin always say. (I got some stories on him—we’ll gossip about him later.)  I still get my flirt on a little bit. Whatever it takes to get the tip.  Well let me take that back cuz honey, you should see what some of those younger bartenders be doing.  Now, I ain’t the manager even though they wanted me to be, but I like serving drinks and talking to folks so I passed it up.  Too much headache.  But, I am the head bartender, so sometimes I have to get on those girls.  Our dress code is all black and some of them be coming to work with skirts so short you can see they womb if they bend over.  Or titties just popping out they shirt.  But I guess that’s what they want these days. 

Even though I been here for 20 years, it ain’t all been sunshine and roses, so a few times I looked around at others clubs.  Figure I got all this experience that anybody would be happy to have me.  Boy was I wrong.  Seems like now if you ain’t light skinned or exotical, then they don’t want you in a lot of places like some of those bigger clubs.  Either that or you got to be someone they want to screw and half the time these chicks are robbing them blind.  Bartenders are some big thieves.  I’m glad they don’t pull that type of BS here though.  All that matters is that you got some type of personality, experience or you willing to work hard and you don’t steal.  For real for real, I sell more drinks than all those youngins.

Now Lena get along with most anybody and I ain’t got to steal no customers to get a tip, cuz my customers love me, but you should see how some of these girls will just jump in front of you to try to serve somebody.   They tried to keep that from happening by making us split tips, but when the owner’s lazy ass daughter would work here she wouldn’t hardly sell no drinks and then she’d go home with all our tips.  That was one of the times I started looking for a new spot, but Angel, the bar manager put her foot down.  So, every now and then I got to tell one of these youngins about theyself.   One who I don’t have to say much to is Jordan.  Matter of fact, I don’t have to say much to her and she don’t’ say much of nothing to nobody—not even the customers.  But she’s such a pretty girl so all the men love her even if she won’t talk to them.  She’s not really rude, but she keeps to herself.  The other girls think she’s stuck up, but they don’t know her story…

Ladies, Marry, Screw, or Kill - Week One. The Choice is Yours

Of the following, which one would you marry?  Which one would you screw?  Which one would you kill?

The rules:  You have to choose one action for each of them and you cannot choose the same action for any of them.  So marry, screw or kill?

Dear On the Potomac Readers...

Dear On the Potomac Readers...:


Occasionally I get asked when I'm going to write another installment, but I currently don't have any plans to continue the series.  As you may have realized, the OTP site is no longer up.  However if you want to go back and read episodes, you can do so by going to the yahoo group that was used for the mailing list.


Click here to read old episodes.


In the meantime, be on the lookout for my new series, Tales from the Bar.  Tales follows Lena, head bartender at nightclub, The Beat.  Lena, an admitted gossip, shares stories with you about her co-workers and customers who sit down at her bar.  Hope you enjoy this one as much as you enjoyed On the Potomac.


Tales from the Bar, debuts Monday, July 11!