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Damn where does the time go? It seems like just last month Lil Kim went to jail and now she is being released. Kimberly “LiL Kim” Jones will be released from jail on July 3rd, 2006 at 6 A.M. She will be under house arrest for 30 days though. Full Story Here

I’m sure you all tired of me talking about the Star Jones Reynolds mess, but I am very proud of Star. Throughout this entire situation she has maintained her poise, and professionalism. So many times AfricanAmericans are viewed as hostile, belligerent, and having no class. But Star has shown us all how to not perpetuate the stereotype. Black people, you know how we can get when we feel betrayed or backstabbed especially in a work environment. It can also get 10 times worse when woman are involved. ABC’s, The View, has baited her trying to bring out that “black” side to further prove reasons for her dismissal, but Star hasn’t fallen for it. For that alone I think she should be commended.

Not for nothing but had it have been me. I would have made that speech on Tuesday, June, 27 gotten up and walked off the stage on live television. But I’m glad that she held her poise, and showed Middle America who probably is associated with the African American culture through Star that we all don’t act like the people you see on Maury Povich.Full Story Here And Here

Mary J. Blidge is having a coke and a smile today for sure. It has been reported that Mimi Valdes (Editor and Chief of VIBE Magazine) has gotten the boot along with other employees. If you remember Mimi authorized the cover of Mary looking like an Ethopian crack addict. Mary and Mimi exchanged words but they eventually moved on. Life is such poetic justice sometimes. Full Story Here