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All Good Things Must Come To An End

2008-01-02T12:57:00.000-05:00

Dear Readers,

As some of you know, I'm a full-time college student. This blog was started during a period when I had a lot of free time on my hands. I was able to maintain the blog throughout last semester but it was definitely a challenge. Even though I performed well overall, my grades suffered because I wasn't able to dedicate as much time to my studies as I should've. However, I have no regrets.

I am now about to begin my final semester. I cannot afford to have any distractions. Therefore, I have decided to discontinue Babes, Bling & Booze. I would like to thank all of you for visiting and making this blog so much fun.

I hoped I would be able to continue blogging for a little longer, but now is the most appropriate time to stop. Please understand that this was a very difficult decision for me. Again, thanks for your support.

Sincerely,
RichBoi88

Pics: New Year's Eve Part At The Shore Club In Miami

2008-01-02T03:21:00.000-05:00

Eve, Christina Milian, Ashlee Simpson, Dre, Gabriele Union and Essence Atkins were all in attendance. Pics below.

Pics: Kim Kardashian & Reggie Bush Host New Year's Eve Party At Mansion

2008-01-01T15:27:00.001-05:00

Adrienne Bailon, New York and Tailor Made were there....simply star-studded. Pics below.

(why is her entire face in his mouth?)

Pics: NBC's New Year's Eve Celebration

2008-01-01T15:21:00.000-05:00

Lenny Kravitz, Alicia Keys, Alex Rodriguez and Carson Daly were among celebs taking part in the festivities. Pics below.

Pics: Mariah Carey Hosts New Year's Eve Party At TAO Las Vegas

2008-01-01T15:14:00.001-05:00

Guests included Randy Jackson, Nas, Kelis, Mario, Da Brat and Claudia Jordan. Pics below.

Random Pics: Nick Cannon, Lindsay Lohan, Christina Milian & More

2008-01-01T14:05:00.000-05:00

Nick Cannon hosts a New Year's Eve party at Prive in Miami.

Lindsay Lohan, Angela Simmons and Jordin Sparks were seen out and about in NYC...

Christina Aguilera in LA.

Nicole Richie & Joel Madden in Brentwood, CA.

Nicole Scherzinger at the LAX Airport...

Christina Milian on South Beach...

Pics: Tenjune Party At SET

2008-01-01T13:57:00.000-05:00

Eve, Marlon Wayans and Nick Cannon were there...

...sigh...these two were also in attendance...

(Tailor Made looks like he's struggling)

(eww)

Outside the club, New York started acting out...

Pics: Tila Tequila's MTV New Year's Eve Celebration

2008-01-01T13:35:00.000-05:00

Mary J. Blige, Wyclef Jean, Angela Simmons, Travis McCoy, Fabolous and Flo Rida were all in attendance. Pics below.

Pics: 106 & Party

2008-01-01T13:17:00.000-05:00

Bow Wow, Omarion, Soulja Boy, Hurricane Chris, T-Pain, Rick Ross, Cassidy, Birdman, MIMS, DJ Khaled, Trick Daddy and Juelz Santana were all in attendance. Pics below.

Pics: Jennifer Hudson In Miami

2008-01-01T13:02:00.000-05:00

J.Hud performed at a New Year's Eve party at the Setai Hotel in Miami. Pics below.

Happy New Year!

2008-01-01T00:13:00.000-05:00

Lots of love to all of you. May you all have good health, wealth and happinesss throughout 2008 and beyond. God bless.

Bow Wow vs. Soulja Boy

2007-12-31T21:52:00.000-05:00

These n-words need subtitles. Enjoy.

Fergie Covers Allure Magazine

2007-12-31T20:42:00.000-05:00

[Shout out to amir82!]

More Vacation Pics: Cuba Goodning, Jr., Leona Lewis

2007-12-31T19:49:00.000-05:00

More Pics From Jay-Z's Concert In Vegas

2007-12-31T19:32:00.000-05:00

Featuring Kanye West, Mary J. Blige, Beyonce, Solange, Jurnee Smollett, Questlove and Kevin Hart. Pics below.

New Music

2007-12-31T18:17:00.001-05:00

Mary J. Blige - "Sleep Walkin'"

Jason Fox featuring Kat De Luna - "Coffee Girl"

Janet Jackson Covers Prestige Magazine

2007-12-31T14:35:00.000-05:00

In the interview with the magazine, she talks about Mariah Carey and Usher taking up studio time with JD and how she doesn't think marriage is all that necessary. Below is an excerpt.

You’ve moved to Island Records and you’re working on your new album with your boyfriend, Jermaine Dupri. Since you and Jermaine live together and work together, is it difficult?
No, from my perspective it’s not. But you’d have to ask him for his perspective, if I’m difficult [laughs] – I don’t think I am! I think there’s such a thing as being a team player with whatever it is you’re doing, and granted it’s your career, so you should have a final say, but still it’s about a team effort and you could never do it alone. But if there is something that we both feel differently about, it just should really be talked about and that’s the way we’ve always done it. Except this time around I see Usher and Mariah [Carey] coming out of the studio and I say, “Okay, wait, aren’t you supposed to be working on my stuff? We’re supposed to be doing our stuff together.” And he goes, “Well yeah,” and I’m like, “Why are they here, don’t I come before them when it’s time for the album to be released?” Not because I’m his girlfriend [laughs], but for the release of the album. Mine has to be released first, so doesn’t it make sense to get me out of the way first? But it’s all good.

At least this way you get to spend more time with one another.
But that’s something I don’t think we will ever get enough of because we’re always working. Like he was up here in New York for maybe a week and we really didn’t see each other. When you’re working in the studio you work really late at night, so by the time he’d get back from the studio I’d be getting up because I’d have something to go do, so we kept missing each other like that. It got really bad, so we’d send messages all day long saying how much we missed each other. It definitely helps to know that you’re missed. It does keep a little fire to it.

There are conflicting reports of Jermaine being your boyfriend, your fiancé or your husband.
We’re not married. I call him my boyfriend. Jermaine calls me his wife, I’ve heard him say that as well . . . But not yet. I don’t know if that will ever happen. Maybe, I really don’t know. It’s because, at least for myself, this space that we’re in I think is so nice. I feel like maybe marriage is a jinx for me. I’ve done it twice; I’m not trying to be Elizabeth Taylor and do it eight times. Where we are is good and we’re happy and there’s no drama. And plus, I think there’s something about having a spiritual connection where you don’t have to have a certificate to validate the love. So it’s all good – if you make those vows to one another and you know that you have a connection, that’s all you need. I really do think [marriage] is just a way for the government to keep tabs on everybody, I truly do. Now people think you’ve got to grow up and get married and have a family, you don’t have to do that if you don’t want that. Just because everyone else does that doesn’t mean you have to.

Source

Pics: Celebrities At LA Lakers Game

2007-12-31T14:20:00.000-05:00

Rick Fox, Sharon Stone, Adam Sandler and The Game were at the Lakers game last night in LA. Pics below.

For Your Viewing Pleasure

2007-12-31T14:09:00.000-05:00

David Alan Grier Is No Good

New York Wants You To Believe She Doesn't Love The Attention

Horrible Fighters

They Don't Want To Hear Black People Arguing...Allegedly

2007-12-31T14:07:00.001-05:00

Read...

An ex-producer for "Judge Judy" is claiming that he was canned for complaining that black litigants were being 86'd from the show.

The lawsuit, filed in L.A. County Superior Court by former Senior Producer Jonathan Sebastien, alleges that Randy Douthit -- the show's Executive Producer -- told staffers, "We're not doing any more black shows," and "I don't want to hear black people arguing."

Sebastien claims when he complained about the alleged whitewashing, he says Douthit commanded his fellow producers to book "white upscale, pretty people" for Judge Judy, and to send black litigants to the "Judge Joe Brown" show. Brown's show is produced by the same company as "Judy."

Sebastien claims after he objected to the policy, his boss "berated and mocked him," and fired him on March 30. He is seeking unspecified damages from the show and CBS Paramount.

Judge Judy Sheindlin herself isn't named as a defendant. A rep for CBS Paramount tells TMZ, "CBS Paramount does not comment on pending litigation." A staffer from "Judge Judy" -- who did not want to be identified -- says the suit has "no merit" and that the claims are being being made by "a disgruntled former employee who was fired for cause."

Source

Pics: Opening Of 40/40 In Las Vegas

2007-12-31T13:24:00.000-05:00

Guests included Jay-Z & Beyonce (duh), LeBron James, Al Sharpton, Mary J. Blige (with Kendu Isaacs), Ne-Yo, Solange Knowles, Robin Thicke (with his dad, Alan Thicke and wife, Paula Patton), Alex Rodriguez, Tichina Arnold, Vanessa Simmons, Charles Barkley, Antonio Tarver, Young Jeezy, Joe Jackson, Carrot Top (yes, Carrot Top), Beanie Sigel, Memphis Bleek, Julius Erving, Rachel Smith and Claudia Jordan. Pics below.

(you're too old for this)

(Dude...what are you doing?)

(Just in case we forgot his name)

New Music: Lil' Eazy-E featuring Timbaland - "I Got That"

2007-12-30T23:35:00.000-05:00

Listen/Download

For Your Viewing Pleasure

2007-12-30T23:15:00.000-05:00

Pics: Celebrities In Miami

2007-12-30T23:06:00.000-05:00

Gabrielle Union, New York and Tailor Made were all seen roaming the streets of Miami...

That night, Gabrielle was at The Florida Room with A.J. Calloway and Essence Atkins. Pics below.

Diddy was also in attendance.

Gabby was also at the Tenjune party at Social Miami...as were New York, Tailor Made, Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans. Pics below.

DJ Clue's Clue TV Trailer

2007-12-30T20:03:00.000-05:00

Featuring appearances by 50 Cent, Mariah Carey, The Game, Dwayne Wade, Tyrese and others. Check it out.

In other DJ Clue news, there have been recent reports that he dabbles in dickatry. Of course, no one has any proof.