In Case You're Wondering.....

...why I haven't been posting, it's because I have decided to give MissAmazin.com a rest but only for a little while. There are some new wonderful things going on in my life right now and as much as I love my website and blogging period......maintaining a website is very time consuming and I want to be able to dedicate the necessary time needed. Right now, I'm unable to do that. 

Also, after this brief hiatus, I will be relocating to Wordpress. Blogger is fantastic, but Wordpress is a little more up the alley I want to go with the renewal of the website. Consequently, I may have to start with a NEW DOMAIN, but just like I built a following for this site, I can do it again. 

A continued thanks to EVERYONE that has supported this site. In the meantime, add me on facebook http://facebook.com/shannonshanae and/or twitter http://twitter.com/caramel_cakey. This way, you can be up to date with the renewal of the site and chat with me as well.

-Shannon-ShaNae

'Takers' Takes # 1 Spot @ Box Office

It was all about the "taking" this weekend as the number 1 spot at the box office was claimed by none other than "Takers". The movie, which stars Clifford "T.I." Harris, Idris Elba, Michael Ealy and Chris Brown had an amazing weekend grossing $20.5 million. "The Last Exorcism" came in a close second with $20.4 million.

If you have not seen this movie, you need to. I saw it over the weekend and it was excellent. T.I. has this to say about the movie's success:

“I am now the star and producer of the number one film in the country. We were fortunate enough—due to the support of the fans showing up and showing out at the theaters, selling out show after show after show—we were fortunate enough to wind up at the top of the pile for this week.”

Kudos!!!
 

Timbaland: "I Didn't Know What People Were Talking About", Denies Suicide Attempt

The media went crazy today with reports that Grammy-award winning music producer/artist Timbaland made a suicide attempt because someone stole his $2 million watch. His family called police after he went missing following the theft, according to TMZ. When I heard this, I thought it was absolutely ludicrous but Timbo is denying any attempts at ending his life. After he was located by police, Timbaland called in and spoke with Ryan Seacrest on 102.7 KIIS FM’s "On-Air With Ryan Seacrest".

"I don’t know what happened. To be honest with you, I don’t even know what people were talking about. The only thing that I did was take a drive to figure out how to handle it. I tell people that if my mom ain’t calling or my brother or my best friend, then ain’t nothing to worry about. Why would I commit suicide? I could buy what was stolen. You know it’s close in your family when it’s things in your house."

Timbaland also stated that it WASN'T a watch that was stolen and that he has been a victim of theft a number of times.

Damn! Ciara's Album Pushed Back For The 4th Time

Ciara can't get a break, releasing her album anyway. Her latest LP, Basic Instinct first had an August release....now it has been pushed back for the 4th time. I've never heard of this f*ckery before. What is the label trying to say? The new date for her album release has been pushed to October 19th, but reports have speculated that it may be October 26th. An official announcement on the new date is expected from Jive/LaFace later this week! 

That hasn't stopped Cici from promoting her album. She has been performing and is shooting 2 new videos for "Gimme Dat" & "Speechless".

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Lauren London Joins New Tyler Perry Film As Bow Wow's Girlfriend

Lauren London is keeping herself busy. She has joined the cast of Tyler Perry's new film, Madea's Big Happy Family. Also starring in the film are Bow Wow (who will play Lauren's boyfriend), Teyana Taylor and veteran actress Loretta Devine. 

Perry will reprise his signature role as Mabel "Madea" Simmons in the film, adapted from his new stage play 'Madeas Happy Family' which is currently on tour in the United States.

Written and directed by Perry, the movie began filming this week in Atlanta, with production slated to wrap in early September.

The 25 year-old actress will also star in the Queen Latifah- produced film Single Ladies alongside Lisa Raye and Stacey Dash.

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Actress Jennifer Freeman's Husband Doesn't Want Divorce After Attack

Can these celebrity couples get anything right nowadays?? I mean damn. If they're not out cheating like there's no tomorrow...they're using each other as punching bags.

"My Wife and Kids" actress Jennifer Freeman and former Indiana Pacers guard Earl Watson have decided to work things out after the couple filed for divorce just last week. Watson was set on divorcing his crazy wife after she went postal on him back on August 1. He apparently has had a change of heart.

According to the legal documents, the couple had a fight over a suspicious text message that led to Jennifer physically grabbing her husband’s wrist, biting his hand and his chest, and then trying to hit him with an iron. 

Jennifer had received a text message at 11PM and her husband Earl decided to check her phone. Watson’s wife was reportedly furious that he took the phone and reacted by hitting him “forcefully twice in the face with her right open hand.” 

Watson said Jennifer then “grabbed my right wrist and bit … breaking the skin, leaving teeth marks and drawing blood.” Once she let go of the wrist, Watson claims she then chomped down on his chest … again drawing blood.

Earl said Jennifer then tried to hit him with an iron but he was able to knock it out of her hand.

“The two have reconciled their differences and plan to make their marriage work,” Watson’s lawyer told TMZ in a statement.

The couple married in May 2009 and have a 10-month old daughter.

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ATTENTION: Please Read!!

If you are a frequent visitor to my blog, you've probably noticed that I haven't been updating as much lately. I'm having an issue with my computer that should be resolved by the weekend. I will continue to post when I can for the time being, however until next week, they will be minimal. I appreciate the concerning emails lol and the continued support very much.

Harlem Missez

Nicki Minaj Wants It To Be A 'Pink Friday', Finally Names Album

This year, Black Friday won’t be black at all. Nicki Minaj has declared the Friday after Thanksgiving as "Pink Friday".

The Young Money rapper has dubbed her debut album Pink Friday, she revealed to her fans via Ustream. The highly-anticipated project is set for release on November 23, the Tuesday before Black Friday in the U.S. That is traditionally the biggest shopping day of the year when Americans flock to stores to begin their Christmas shopping.

“To carry on a great tradition of Black Friday, we are going to switch it up this year in honor of the Nicki Minaj album and call that day Pink Friday, and call my album Pink Friday,” Nicki announced in her British accent.

She then signed off with her signature greeting. “It’s Barbie, bitch!”

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Letoya Luckett's Cute Essence Magazine Photoshoot

Letoya Luckett recently did a photoshoot with Essence Magazine. Purrty!

And FYI, she is also the newest face for Luster's products replacing Keyshia Cole.

Divorce, Than Baby? That Was The Case For The Dream & Christina Milian

So the media went apesh*t over the separation of Christina Milian and Terius "The Dream" Nash. Perhaps more so because of the pics that floated the net of him and another woman cuddling on the beach.....or the fact that it was so short lived. Anywho, TMZ has reported that The Dream filed for divorce before C-Mili gave birth to their child:

TMZ has learned Christina Milian's husband -- The-Dream -- filed for divorce nine days before she gave birth to their only child.

According to documents filed in Georgia and obtained by TMZ, The-Dream -- aka Terius Nash -- claims the marriage is "irretrievably broken."

The-Dream filed his papers on February 17, but the docs never surfaced until we found out.

Milian gave birth to their only child, a daughter, on February 26.

In the divorce docs, The-Dream declares, "There is no hope for reconciliation."

How bout you just stay away from women period, Terius....cause you can't get relationships right if they paid you.

Dirty Money's Dawn Speaks On Que's Twitter Proposal

On the 4th of July, Qwenell Mosley aka Que (ex-member of Day 26) decided he wanted to let the whole Twitter world know how much he loves his woman, Dirty Money's Dawn Richard.....so he proposed via a TWEET. 

It circled the blogs and had many people talking about his impromptu way of professing his love. But Dawn's response to the proposal was left unanswered. She spoke with VIBE Magazine about Que's gesture:

“He talked about it to me but I didn’t know he was gonna do that. I feel that’s between him and I but I’m happy that he’s happy with me and that’s all I’ll say about that.” Richard tells VIBE. “You guys will know soon enough. Right now, I think Qwanell is such a loving person that he just wants to tell the world all the time what goes on between me and him and that was a surprise to me and I love him for that. But I’m more of a private person. You guys will find out when it’s time. I do love him and I do think he’s my soulmate.”

 She didn't exactly give a yes or no answer, but also had this to say. “Knowing my mom, it’ll be the biggest [wedding] you ever seen in your entire life.”

Aside from doing her thing with Dirty Money, Dawn and Que are reportedly set to have a reality show that follows them as a couple, produced by MTV. Hmmm, should be interesting! *sarcastic voice* “Right now what’s important is Dirty Money and Last Train to Paris,” she says of the project set to be released this fall.
 

Is Jaleel White AKA Steve Urkel Abusive?

According to TMZ:

TMZ has learned Jaleel White -- the actor who played Steve Urkel on "Family Matters" -- is under investigation for allegedly battering a woman.

Sources familiar with the police report tell us ... the alleged victim claims White allegedly punched her in one of her breast implants while they were driving on Pacific Coast Highway two weeks ago, with an infant in the car.  We're told, she claims when they got home White allegedly slapped her, and pushed her into a toilet so hard it broke the tank.

Sources connected with White's baby mama, Bridget Hardy, tell TMZ Hardy is in fact the alleged victim.  We're told she did not report any injuries.

The alleged victim filed a report with the LAPD Tuesday.  The investigation is ongoing.

A rep for Jaleel tells TMZ, "There was absolutely no battery ... no abuse ... and the incident never happened."

The rep continues, "This is just a ploy in an ongoing custody battle over their young daughter to tarnish his name."

I HOPE IT ISN'T TRUE....IF IT IS, DAMNNN!

Lebron's Off To Miami + Miami Season Tickets Sell Out Overnight

Many people waiting in anticipation last night to hear which team Lebron James would chose to play for.....and he decided to go with MIAMI. Even Kanye West was in the mix and was backstage with Lebron prior to his announcement. Via Nba Fanhouse:

Lebron James has chosen the Miami Heat. James announced his decision to play for Miami during a televised special from the Boys and Girls Club in Greenwich, Conn., on Thursday night.

The addition of James is the third major move the Heat have made this summer. In addition to bringing back six-time All-Star Dwyane Wade, Miami has also agreed to contract terms with five-time All-Star Chris Bosh. Now the three kingpins of this year's free-agent market will combine forces to try to win a championship together.

James, the two-time reigning MVP, has yet to win his first NBA title, and it's clear the desire to win one played heavily into choosing Miami over staying with Cleveland.

After months of speculation and a week of deliberating after meeting with six prospective teams, James revealed that he didn't make up his mind until the final day.

"I decided this morning," he said. "I went day to day. I wake up one morning, it's this team. I wake up another morning, it's this team. ... But this morning I woke up, had a great conversation with my mom. Once I had that conversation with her, I think I was set."

In the end, it was the chance to join forces with Wade and Bosh, forming one of the greatest collection of superstars in their prime that the NBA has ever seen, that sealed the deal. 

"I feel like it's going to give me the best opportunity to win and to win for multiple years, and not only just to win in the regular season or just to win five games in a row or three games in a row, I want to be able to win championships. And I feel like I can compete down there."
  

In anticipation of LeBron's big move, Miami Heat season tickets sold out overnight. The Miami Herald reported that "no tickets were available for the 2010-2011 season on the team's website as of 11:15 a.m. Thursday."

 

 LEBRON'S POST ANNOUNCEMENT INTERVIEW:

News + Tidbits: DMX Free From Jail....Again + Nicki Minaj "I Can Pay Your Mortgage In 30 Minutes"

 

 DMX is finally out of the dog house. XXLMag.com has learned that the troubled rapper, born Earl Simmons, was freed from an Arizona jail today (July 6). X’s criminal defense attorney, Glenn Allen, confirmed with XXL that the Yonkers-bred MC was released after serving four months of a six-month sentence. As previously reported, the Yonkers MC was locked up on March 9 for for five counts of violating his probation, all of which were related to cocaine abuse. The Ruff Ryder was on probation for throwing a food tray at an officer while locked up on drug, theft and animal abuse charges last year.

Let's hope he keeps his ass out this time O_o

Nicki Minaj has everyone talking -- and this is what she had to say about diss records. "My diss record is my success rate, and how much I can charge to be somewhere for 30 minutes. That’s my diss record. The fact that I can pay your mortgage for a year in 30 minutes. That’s my diss record. That diss record makes everyone go ooooooh word Nicki went in! That’s all I need."

 Basically! Make that $$$.
 

About Time, Tupac Biopic Film To Start Later This Year

I know a lot of people have been waiting for a movie to depict the late Tupac Shakur's life and career. Well, they won't have to wait too much longer. Director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, Brooklyn's Finest) has confirmed that the project will begin later this year. Fuqua revealed that the project was approved by Morgan Creek chairman James G. Robinson and is all set to begin. He also wants an unknown actor to play the role of Tupac.

“It looks like we’re doing Tupac Shakur’s movie next in September, that’s what I’ve been starting up and working on now,” he said. “I’ve been working on that for a while with Morgan Creek and Jim Robinson. I just got the greenlight from him and we’re going in September. I’ve just started to prep that.”  “I want to discover a lot of new people if I can. Obviously I’m going to have to put some people in it that you know, just because actors have different skills. I want to go to the streets and find him anywhere he might be in the world.”

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