WTF Wednesday/Thursday: Watch Rapper Drake Fall on Stage!

WTF Thursday: The ESPN Edition

WTF Wednesday: MJ Edition

Team Live,Laugh Walk's 2009 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Walk Photos

I have good news: Team Live, Laugh Walk survived the AFSP Overnight Walk last weekend. But I want you to know that we couldn't’t have done it without YOU!! Our team laughed, we cried, we got rained on, and some of us even got blisters on our feet. It was truly an eventful journey.

Thanks again for supporting this important cause, which is near and dear to my heart. Because of you we met our fundraising goal! We raised $3,600!

Here are some pictures from the walk. I hope you enjoy them. Please think about walking with me next year, when the walk is in Washington D.C.!

Smooches!

20 Questions for WTF Wednesday

WTF Wednesdays: Taylor Swift and T-Pain team up, Lohan tweets topless, Usher files for divorce

WTF? Wednesdays: Lil Kim dances with a Gremlin, MC Hammer comes back, Brett Michaels gets squashed and more

Halle’s horny(?), Beyoncé’s ‘Ego’-tripping

WTF? Wednesday: Eminem’s secret formula for hits, a new Kevin bacon game and more

Check out the scoop on my new blog on Creative Loafing's website! Just click the headline to get all the dirt!

Random Post: I Love this song "Say What You Need to Say"

I STILL haven't seen the movie The Bucket List (seeing it is on my personal Bucket List LOL), but I have always loved John Mayer's song Say What You Need to Say from the movie soundtrack so I decided to post it on this lovely Friday. Good song. Enjoy. MUWAH!

Halle Berry doing the "Halle Berry" Dance on Ellen

Luvin it! Go Halle, Go Halle. Get 'em girl!

The Wayans Brothers Are At It Again!

I checked out Robert Downey and Jamie Foxx in The Soloist this weekend. Good stuff. Speaking of new movies, The Wayans Brothers are back at their foolishness with their new movie Dance Flick. Here's the Trailer.

How Twitter saved public relations from PR

Here's a great article I found in PR WEEK

Greg Galant
April 13, 2009
....The human touch is needed again in business to build trust with customers and shareholders. In conducting research with over a dozen major brands for the Shorty Report (a 160-page research report on how businesses are being effective on Twitter) we found that Twitter allows, if not forces, businesses to act human again.

Twitter is a service that lets anyone send a public status message in 140 characters or less. It can be compared to a blog, except it has a few key differences aside from the limited message length. It takes less than a minute to set up a Twitter account, and Twitter's easy input doesn't leave much opportunity for third party review. Because of this, as we discovered while preparing the Shorty Report, employees are springing up from all over companies to communicate.

"Had breakfast mtg w/ Zappos board member. Neither of us are morning people. Naptime now (at least for me, I don't track his sleeping habits)" is a recent tweet from Tony Hsieh, the CEO of Zappos which is now a billion-dollar-a-year online retailer. Is it professional? No. Is it human? Yes.

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Cassie: Pay Attention to My Hair, Not My Voice

So Cassie cut her hair and posted pics on her Twitter page. Perfect timing. She has an album that's coming out soon. So I guess the new PR strategy for female artists who don't have great vocals is to get people talking about their hair? (Think Christina Milian)....*not impressed*

Mary Mary's New Song: The God In Me

This song is the Hotness. It's me new theme song. Check out Mary Mary's live performance here.

I BET $100 Michigan State Wins the Championship

Carolina is going DOWN!!! I Promise.

Parks and Recreation: New NBC Show

I'm loving this show already! Amy Pollard rocks!

I DEW PR's 20 Questions

Feel free to add your questions in the comments section. Here are some things that are on my mind! LOL
1. Will Mariah Carey ever cut her hair?
2. Why do I like Soulja Boy's new song Kiss Me Through the Phone?
3. Why aren't you on Twitter? (I'm addicted to Twitter, but so is Solange Knowles, Diddy, Erykah Badu, Lala Vasquez, President Obama, and CNN's Don Lemon
4. Aren't the Dream and Christina Milian an awkward couple?
5. Does CNN cover anything other than President Obama?
6. Did you know Michelle Obama is 5'11"?
7. Who watches the Tyra Banks Show?
8. Why did I buy and read the new Steve Harvey book: Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man?
9. Why was Oprah giving marriage advice during her recent show featuring Steve Harvey?
10. When is the economy REALLY going to turn around?
11. Why is Atlanta's airport the worst one in the universe?
12. Why is my Home Owner's Association so disfunctional?
13. Why do I LOVE summer?
14. Did you know Easter is next Sunday?
15. Is my Blackberry my best friend?
16. Isn't Suzie Orman the best?
17. Am I addicted to shopping or is it a hobby?
18. Why haven't I started training for my 18-mile walk for the American Foundation for Suicide PRevention that's coming up in June?
19. Who needs encyclopedia's when there's Google?
20. Why are you reading this foolishness?

VH1 Reality Star Prancer Got a Boob Job!

Good for her. For those of you wondering who the heck is Prancer, she's a VH1 Reality TV star who was previosuly on Flavor of Love 2 and is currently on I Love Money 2. I wonder if that means she's the winner of I Love Money 2. She said if she won the $250,000 she was going to get a boob job.

SPOTTED HERE

Chicago Surprises Video:

Chicago is in the running to host the 2016 Olympics. And this is the video Chicago leaders recently presented to the International Olympic Committee in an effort to convince them that The Windy City is the best place for the upcoming Olympic Games. The video received harsh reviews from Chicago Sun Times Columnist Lewis Lazare, but I beg to differ. I'm a midwestern girl at heart and I LOVE Chicago, it's a world-class city. So here's my review: This video rocks.

Sacha Cohen is Back: First Borat, Now Bruno!

This is going to be good!

Release Date Set for Sex & The City 2 Movie

This is the best news I've gotten all day! All the ladies from my favorite HBO Series SATC have signed on for the sequel to last year's hit movie. Sex and The City 2 comes out on May 28, 2010! Michael Patrick King is working on the script now. I'm so excited! FULL STORY

Christina Milian's March King Cover

I've been spending so much time in airports lately that I couldn't help but notice Christina on the cover of the current issue of King Magazine.

What's NOT Wrong with this Video?

I don't know where to start with this foolishness! I just stumbled accross the Dream and Mariah's new video for the song My Love. Here's just a few things that are wrong with this video (feel free to add your observations in the comments section LOL): Overall, Mariah Carey trying to play a Hood girl just doesn't work AT ALL! 1. Cornrows on Mariah don't work. 2. Mariah wearing Jordans? That's wrong on so many levels. 3. Lastly, I'd bet my last dollar that Mariah doesn't have the first clue about braiding hair, but she's braiding some guys hair on the front porch in this video.

Ciara and Justin Get Freaky in Sexy Magic

Damn Ciara! Get it girl. She is officially the Human Pretzel! LOL That lap dance is off the chain. I hope you enjoy this as much as Justin did!

Free Radio is Back for Season 2!

I LOVE this show!

VH1 TV Shows | Music Videos | Celebrity Photos | News & Gossip

Ray J's New Video: Sexy Ladies

So singer/reality star Ray J is promoting the new I Love Ray J Soundtrack. A soundtrack for a reality show, yeah, I'm not sure how I feel about that. I don't think I'll be rushing to put that album on my iPod. And to make matters worse, he premiered his new video for the song Sexy Ladies on 106&Park today. The video basicaly features random clips from the show, the chicks from the show (Danger gets the most face time) and him doing some push ups. Say it with me people: LOW BUDGET. I am posting the video below for your viewing (dis)pleasure LOL.

VH1's New Show: Daisy fo Love Premieres in April

Daisy of Love premieres April 26. Oh, and 12 Pack (from VH1's I Love New York and I Love Money) is going to be on the show fighting for the Love of Daisy. Hmmm...New York and Daisy are polar opposites, no man in his right mind would be interested in both of them. Maybe he's hoping VH1 will give him his own show called "I Love Being on Reality TV." Let the Buffoonery begin! Can't wait. Check out the cast HERE. Here's a sneak peek.

VH1 TV Shows | Music Videos | Celebrity Photos | News & Gossip

China Military Trains First PR Team

China military trains first public relations team
By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN – 2 days ago

BEIJING (AP) — China's military is training propaganda teams for the first time to explain its actions to the outside world, as the traditionally insular and secretive force engages more with other countries' militaries and deploys its ships and personnel abroad.

An initial class of 51 officers graduated this week in an effort to "raise the opinion-forming ability of the force's foreign propaganda team and advance the innovation and development of the military propaganda work," the official People's Liberation Army Daily reported Friday.

The two-week training course included classes dealing with China's recent dispatch of ships to carry out anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden, as well as joint China-India anti-terror drills and other international missions, it said.

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From CEO to Pizza Man

A friend just sent me this video via email and it's definitely worth sharing. Can you imagine going from from making $750,000 per year as a CEO to $7.29 an hour, plus tips as a Pizza Man? Well that's what happened to Ken Karpman. It's an interesting story, but at the end of the day, I respect him for putting his pride to the side and doing what is necessary to put food on his family's table.

Friday Battle of the Beyonce's: Featuring EGO

It is my pleasure to provide you with a little something special as you surf the net for your last hour and forty five minutes of work. So MY new theme music is Beyonce's song Ego. Yes, I said it. That's my song of the moment. So when I stumbled across what three female dancers say is the POSSIBLE choreography Beyonce may be using for the upcoming Ego video, it reminded me of a video I had seen last week on one of my favorite blogs, Crunk and Disorderly of a lovely young man performing the exact same routine LOL. So YOU be the judge on who did this routine the best!!! ENJOY!!!

New "Ick" Couple?

People are saying singer Mya and Rapper Gucci Mane are an item. Ick. Say it isn't so. Photo spotted HERE.

BTW: The White House Should Hire Me

President Obama is catching some heat for his comment about the 'Special Olympics' during his interview with Jay Leno. Of course, immediately after the interview, the White House issued this statement about the remark:

"The President made an offhand remark making fun of his own bowling that was in no way intended to disparage the Special Olympics. He thinks that the Special Olympics are a wonderful program that gives an opportunity to shine to people with disabilities from around the world."

Of course, I made some minor edits. I would argue that the Special Olympics should be referred to in the singular, since the statement refers to the Olympics as a "program." Here's my revised version:
"The President made an offhand remark making fun of his own bowling that was in no way intended to disparage the Special Olympics. He thinks that the Special Olympics is a wonderful program that gives people with disabilities from around the world an opportunity to shine."

Transcript of Obama's Jay Leno Interview

In case you're like me and missed the President's interview on Jay Leno, here's the official transcript from the White House.

Employees turned into contract workers at Tucson PR firm

As the owner of a small PR firm, I found this article very interesting, and slightly disturbing. Thanks to the economy, an Arizona PR firm had to make all of its employees work as freelancers, but the silver lining is that they were allowed to take their computers, desks and chairs so they could set up shop at home. For some reason, that reminds me of the scene in Jerry McGuire where Jerry takes the fish from the fish tank! LOL
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By Brian J. Pedersen
arizona daily star
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 03.18.2009
advertisementLocal public relations firm LP&G Inc., is shifting nearly all of its employees to contract work in an effort to offset a downturn in business.
"We are transforming for the future," owner Leslie Perls said. "You have to adapt or die. We are adapting so we can press forward with more great work."
LP&G offers advertising, marketing, PR and Web design services to local, national and international clients that include University Physicians Healthcare, the Susan G. Komen Foundation and Xood, an energy drink designed by local cardiologists Lou Lancero and Salvatore Tirrito.
LP&G also served as the local media contact during the Tucson Extreme Makeover: Home Edition project in late January and early February.
But with advertising business dropping considerably of late — "advertising is one of the first things to go off a client's expenditures," Perls said — the decision was made to adjust to changes in the area that made up a majority of the company's workload.

"The marketplace has changed exponentially," Perls said. "Our clients need us to be less expensive, more pertinent and more flexible."
Perls said the switch, which begins Thursday, effects 15 of the company's 17 employees. Most will continue to do the same work as they did before, but much of that will be done from home rather than the company's 5,000-square foot office in the Historic Depot at 400 N. Toole Ave.

It is unclear whether the company will move out of that space, she said.
Because the affected employees are essentially being removed from the company’s payroll, Perls said they will be responsible for securing their own benefits. To compensate for that, the contractors will get two weeks’ severance and have been invited to take with them their computers, desks and chairs in order to be able to effectively set up shop at home, Perls said.

Battle of the Cute Kids: The Lees vs The Obamas (In Alpha Order)

I think it's safe to say this one is a tie.

Speaking of Soul Train...

Happy Friday!

Don Cornelius gets Probation for Going All Chris Brown on His Wife

What is the world coming to? Soul Train Creator, and senior citizen, Don Cornelius is on probation for beating his wife. According to the AP, he received 3 years of probation after pleading no contest to spousal battery, assault with a deadly weapon and dissuading a witness from making a police report.

Did I mention that he is 72 years old? I guess he said to hell with "Love, Peace and Soooouuulllll!" LOL

*bangs head on key board*

I Dare You to Order a Number 2!

If you're planning to visit Asia in the near future, make sure you check out the Modern Toilet, a popular Taiwanese restaurant that's expanding to China and other parts of Asia.

Basically, you sit on a fancy toilet bowl, scoot up to the sink which is covered with glass and then your food is served on a mini toilet bowl. Now why didn't YOU think of that!
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Cramer VS Stewart

Jon Stewart from The Daily Show unleashed a can of "Whoop Azz" on CNBC's Jim Cramer. Good stuff.

The Daily Show With Jon StewartM - Th 11p / 10c

Jim Cramer Pt. 2

Daily Show Full Episodes
Important Things w/ Demetri Martin

Political Humor
Jim Cramer

SWAGGERJACK: AMBER ROSE (KANYE'S NEW BOO)

This blog entry is titled "Swaggerjack" because I wanted to acknowledge the amazing swag of Amber Rose. Her style is ridiculous! I love it. Take a look at Exhibits A-D! Get 'em girl!

It's a Wrap for Monique's Radio Show

Her show airs here in Charlotte, but I just can't get into it. She's just not that funny to me. I feel the same way about Steve Harvey. But that's just me. Anyway, I'm sure Monique will land on her feet. I just pray she doesn't try to bring The Parkers back to life. The story is below.
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No Mo' Radio: Mo'Nique's Syndicated Afternoon Show Canceled

By Jawn Murray, BlackVoices.com

Just days before she's slated to be honored for her work in radio during the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) 25th Annual Communications Awards Dinner in Washington, DC, its been announced that comedienne Mo'Nique's nationally syndicated radio show has been canceled.

The former star of 'The Parkers' will deliver her final broadcast on March 18.
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Cute Couple Alert: Kanye West & Amber Rose

I've been following Kanye and Amber for a while. I'm still not sure if their coupledom is a PR stunt or not, but they are looking pretty darn cute these days. They attended the Metropolitan Opera 125th anniversary gala at Lincoln Center, in New York, on Sunday, March 15.

DC's HIV Rate Skyrockets

Not good news for the nation's capitol. The HIV rate in Washingotn DC is increasing. Yikes! The story from the Washington Post is below.
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By Jose Antonio Vargas and Darryl Fears
Washington Post Staff Writers
Sunday, March 15, 2009; A01



At least 3 percent of District residents have HIV or AIDS, a total that far surpasses the 1 percent threshold that constitutes a "generalized and severe" epidemic, according to a report scheduled to be released by health officials tomorrow.

That translates into 2,984 residents per every 100,000 over the age of 12 -- or 15,120 -- according to the 2008 epidemiology report by the District's HIV/AIDS office.

"Our rates are higher than West Africa," said Shannon L. Hader, director of the District's HIV/AIDS Administration, who once led the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's work in Zimbabwe. "They're on par with Uganda and some parts of Kenya."

"We have every mode of transmission" -- men having sex with men, heterosexual and injected drug use -- "going up, all on the rise, and we have to deal with them," Hader said.

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America's Next Top Model Audition Turns Into Riot?

Apparently, some wanna be models thought an overheated car was a bomb and that caused all kinds of chaos at an ANTM audition in Manhattan. Here's the story from the New York Daily News

Direct General Hires Cramer-Krasselt as Agency of Record

Just found this on PR Week's website.

NASHVILLE, TN: Auto insurance provider Direct General has selected Cramer-Krasselt as its AOR. The firm will work on brand planning and positioning, PR, and advertising for the company in an account worth about $20 million in annual billings.


Craig Hamway, EVP of marketing and business development at Direct General, said it had not previously focused on PR.

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Charlotte: Boom or Bust?

So PBS Producers from the show Frontline are working on a show about the city I now call home: Charlotte, NC.
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By MICHELLE BOUDIN / NewsChannel 36

March 14th, 2009Charlotte: Boom or Bust? More News video View larger E-mail clip

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Charlotte used to be called a boom town, with more people flocking here for jobs and real estate.

But has that boom turned into a bust?

A PBS Frontline crew is trying to figure that out, researching an hour long show. For so long now the queen city has been king.

"Charlotte is a city that people want to be in," said Moira Quinn. Or used to want to be in, if you believe the PBS crew.

"Our future as a boomtown is over."

That's reportedly the gist of the show the producers are working on.

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Rapping Flight Attendant

I just saw this video on CNN, and thought I'd share it with the blogosphere. I fly all the time and never get flight attendants like this guy! I guess I need to stop flying AirTran and start flying Southwest! LOL

Diddy Sent this out on Twitter

Looks like a new campaign from Mac called "Think Different." I'm sure Diddy's got some cross promotional deal with them that he's using his Twitter page for. LOL Anyway, check out the video here.

New Dream Car: All New BMW Z4 is HOT!

It's not practical for my lifestyle, but a girl's gotta dream....

Speaking of Throwback Videos: Enjoy this Clip from Coming to America

"Sexual Chocolate!"

THROWBACK VIDEO OF THE WEEK

I don't know what made me think about this video, but do you guys remember when Michelle from Destiny's Child fell while performing on 106&Park? It was a classic BET moment and I suddenly felt compelled to post it today. Kudos to Michelle for getting up, dusting herself off and finishing the performance with no shoes on. I still love how Beyonce & Kelly look down at her like she's roadkill. LMAO!

Lil Kim Owes $979,090 in Back Taxes

I have always loved this mugshot of Kim. She was so much cuter back then. *sigh* But i digress.
Poor Kim. I'm still hoping she can revive her career by winning Dancing with the Stars, releasing a huge comeback album, going on an international tour and making billions of dollars. Anyway, according to the Detroit News, Kim owes almost one million dollars in back taxes. The story is below.
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Posted by Robert Snell (The Detroit News) on Sat, Mar 14, 2009 at 8:36 AM

Tax man trips up dancing diva Lil' Kim
Rapper Lil' Kim, a contestant on this season's "Dancing With the Stars," owes $979,090 in delinquent state and federal taxes, records show.

Pop culture fans might remember Kim has a special connection to Motown royalty. Supremes singer Diana Ross and Kim, who was wearing a skin-baring outfit, were co-presenters at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards. At one point, Ross leaned over and playfully fondled the rap diva's exposed breast.

The 34-year-old rapper, whose real name is Kimberly Jones, has had trouble paying on time before. Last year, the repo man seized her Bentley after she missed four payments.

What's owed:

The state of New York filed a $12,599 tax warrant on April 26, 2008, in the New York County Clerk's office. The IRS filed a $50,464 lien on Sept. 5, 2007, in the Bergen (N.J.) County Clerk's office. The IRS filed a $67,509 lien on May 14, 2007, in Bergen County. The state of California filed a $4,089 lien on Sept. 16, 2005, in Sacramento County Court. The IRS filed a $232,348 lien on Aug. 16, 2005, in New Jersey. The state of New Jersey filed a $51,471 lien on Aug. 11, 2005, in New Jersey State Superior Court. The state of New Jersey filed a $77,939 lien on Dec. 9, 2004, in New Jersey Superior Court. The IRS filed a $482

SOURCE

The Best Mardi Gras Costume EVER!!!

Happy Friday!!! *Thanks Kenya*

Bristol Palin Breaks Up with Her Baby's Daddy

I'm certain not even Republicans are surprised by this news! LOL

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Alaska Gov. Palin's daughter, fiance break up

By RACHEL D'ORO
Associated Press Writer
Posted: Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2009

WASILLA, Alaska Levi Johnston and Bristol Palin, the teenage daughter of Gov. Sarah Palin, have broken off their engagement, he said Wednesday, about 2 1/2 months after the couple had a baby.

Johnston, 19, told The Associated Press that he and 18-year-old Bristol Palin mutually decided "a while ago" to end their relationship. He declined to elaborate as he stood outside his family's home in Wasilla, about 40 miles north of Anchorage.

He also said some details of the breakup, rumors of which had been swirling on the Internet, were inaccurate.

Bristol Palin said in a statement that she was devastated about a report on Star magazine's Web site that quoted Levi's sister, Mercede, as saying Bristol "makes it nearly impossible" to visit the teenagers' infant son, Tripp. The baby was born Dec. 27.
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Speaking of Diddy, Check out his New Twitter Page

Diddy has taken over Twitterville. LOL Check him out here: http://twitter.com/iamdiddy

Diddy Does Ellen: Talks about Chris and Rihanna

Diddy recently did a little shucking and jiving on the Ellen Show. I loved his response about the Chris and Rihanna situation. Diddy is a PR pro, he can spin anything. Gotta love him for that. Don't take my word for it, check out the video for yourself. Spotted at TheYBF.com

Cocktail from For the Luv of Ray J was on Bad Girls Club Season 1

I missed Monday's episode of I love Ray J thanks to a missed connection at the Atlanta airport, but it sounds like Cocktail has been exposed. Is anyone surprised? These shows always have one girl that's been on like 17 reality shows before! LOL Think Pumpkin from Flavor of Love. Here's what I found online:

Biography
Joanna appears as a member of the cast in the Oxygen network reality television series The Bad Girls Club. She is 25 years old and a native of Sacramento, California, and grew up in a family of Hispanic descent. Though she makes a living as a go-go dancer, her parents remain supposedly unaware of the job she’s chosen. She has also had breast enhancement surgery, receiving implants in order to further enhance her slim physique.

She says that she cheats on her boyfriend, and seeks out sugar daddies to pay her way and get her everything she wants. She refers to herself as a “gold digger,” and says that her mom taught her this attitude, that she should seek out and exploit men who would be willing to provide for her every wish.

Chris & Rihanna Record New Love Song

According to TMZ, Producer Polow Da Don convinced the two love birds to record a new song together asap. And they've already been in the studio together. The saga continues...Read the full story HERE

Beyonce the Full-Figured Barbie?

I found this over at one of my favorite blogs If you don't think this photo is funny, something is seriously wrong with you. LOL

Black Journalists to Host Conference for Public Relations Professionals

I'm thinking about attending this since I'm a member! They've got a great line up!


Conference Commits to Assess the Direction of the Public Relations Sector and Trends in the Industry for PR Practitioners of Color

For More Informaiton visit www.nabj.com


WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) will present its Conference for Media Related Professionals on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at the Associated Press Headquarters in New York City.


The day-long conference organized by NABJ's Associate Members delegation begins with an insightful dialogue with Terrie Williams, a critically acclaimed public relations guru and author who will deliver the keynote address. Other attendees include: Wynona Redmond, President of the National Black Public Relations Society; Marvet Britto, celebrity publicist and frequent CNN contributor; PR Expert Karen Taylor Bass; Crystal Howard, Director of Public Relations for ESPN; Myorr Janha, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations for Russell Simmons Design Group/Rush Communications; Malcolm Berkley, Public Relations Manager for UPS; Mario Armstrong, on-air tech expert for NPR's Morning Edition; and Errol Cockfield, Press Secretary for Gov. David Patterson (NY-D).


Conference workshop topics include: The Changing Face of Public Relations: What is Next on the Horizon?; Using PR to Give Back to Our Communities: Where Corporate Responsibility and PR Meet; PR in the Matrix: How Advances in Social Media Can Catapult Your PR Efforts to New Heights; Corporate vs. Agency vs. Entrepreneurship - Which is Best for Media Professionals of Color?; and Moving on Up - Getting to the C-Suite.


"We are gathering the best and brightest public relations professionals in the country to discuss how we all can enhance our crafts," said NABJ Associate Representative Aprill O. Turner. "At a changing time in the media landscape, creating the opportunity to engage in dialogue on our experiences in this sector is more important now than ever before. "


This conference is hosted by NABJ's Media Institute. The Institute seeks to teach, compile, disseminate and chronicle information about African Americans in the field of journalism and news media, and acts as a clearinghouse for information to entities interested in the media and establishing a connection with black journalists. The NABJ Media Institute offers professional development opportunities, technical training, historical documentation, educational programs, conferences, workshops, entrepreneurial guidance, as well as web seminars, which consist of quality content and provides resources for students, journalists, and public relations practitioners of color, relating to the media industry.

Selita Eubanks' New Hairdo

Thumbs up!

Let's Have Moment of Silence for Kim's Face

She used to be so cute. oh well, I digress. I hope she wins Dancing with the Stars...

Girl Power! Wonder Woman Movie Released Today

Wonder Woman is my Shero! I'm SO buying this DVD.
Official Movie Website

And the Survey Says: ABSOLUTELY NOT!

Singer/Actress Christina Millian recenly went blonde. My friends and family know that I'm a certified Kitchen Beautician and I've had some hair experiments that have gone bad, but this color on Christina gives Bad Hair Day a whole new meaning. Sriously, she should fire her stylist immediately.

Macy's Losing Fine Jewelry Department

I just ran across this article on the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel website. Wow. The recession is real! This is getting bad...But if you're in the market for some fine jewelry, you might want to check out one of these Clearance Sales!
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By Doris Hajewski of the Journal Sentinel

Boston Store, Macy's and other department store chains around the country are losing their fine jewelry departments because the vendor is pulling out.

The departments have been operated for years by Finlay Enterprises under a lease with the department stores. Finlay, based in New York, also operates stores under the names Bailey Banks & Biddle; Carlyle; and Congress.

Finlay is having financial difficulties and has decided to get out of the department store business entirely.

Clearance sales are under way at the department stores. Chains in Wisconsin that are affected by the Finlay departure are Boston Store, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's, Younkers and Macy's.

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