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Paris Hilton makes a career comeback with a new arrest; groupie turned Hollywood private investigator (sarcasm) Kat Stacks exposes Soulja Boy and may be his baby mama; Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legacy gets abused in one day; and why politicians want to put a stopper on the flow of information.

Paris Hilton One-ups Fellow Train Wrecks

We have had the pleasure of not being subjected to Paris Hilton's shenanigans for quite a while now but it seems she misses the limelight.  To get back in center stage it appears she done went and got herself arrested for an alleged possession of cocaine.  Shocker!  Not!

"She's just smiling b/c she's making news.'Suck on that Kim Kardashian' is written all over her face."

Source:   www.dlisted.com

Commenter:  WWJDFAKB

Hate the Game, Not the Groupie

Kat Stacks has had quite the week.  Not only did she expose Soulja Boy for possible cocaine use and may be his baby mama but she also flirted with NBA player Carmelo Anthony on Twitter.  The latter action was enough to get Carmelo's wife, Lala Vasquez to tweet a threat and then have Carmelo put a bounty on Kat's head that may mean criminal charges for him.  As amoral as Kat Stacks' actions are I have to agree with the commenter below that these celebrity men really need to be more careful with who they associate themselves with.

"Is he serious? That's not even necessary. I mean damn, I know she trouble but she 
wouldn't have been putting ya buiz out on front street had yo nasty a** not messed 
with this STD-infected mole rat in the first place. Take responsibility..."

Source:   www.mediatakeout.com

Commenter: allenk893

Political Stunts in the name of Dr. King

Thousands gathered on the National Mall to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have a Dream," speech but the rally wasn't lead by the usual ones.  It was conservative commentator Glenn Beck and tea party advocate Sarah Palin using Dr. King's name to call for America to restore "honor."  Of course activist Al Sharpton couldn't let the moment go by without raising some kinda hell and he was there with a counter rally.  I can't blame Al much especially since it seems like a hypocritical political/publicity stunt by Glenn and Sarah (two folks with very controversial stances).   After all wasn't Sarah the one who defended Dr. Laura's excessive abuse of the N-word recently?  Hmmm...

"Beck delivered a lecture about honor, BP followed up with a lecture on protecting our environment, Mel Gibson spoke on anger management, and Sarah Palin closed with lecture about the effectiveness of abstinence only sex education."

Source:   www.huffingtonpost.com

Commenter:  johuyik

Hindering the Flow of Information

This is where the political red tape gets confusing but I will try my best to break it down for ya.  There is a Free Flow of Information Act which is being threatened with modifications after the Wikileaks scandal, which released classified military documents.  Despite the Pentagon's  report that the release of those documents did not endanger U.S. national security,  Sen. Charles Schumer and Sen. Dianne Feinstein want to specify that Wikileaks and other organizations like it should not be able to protect the identities of confidential sources.  Who cares?  Well, according to the commenter below we should because that would mean that the government is determining what validates a news outlet.  Also such a move would place fear in confidential sources from coming forward.  In an age of corporate domination when we can't always rely on  the mainstream news we need to protect sites like Wikileaks which do the job others don't do.

"...Our current government is expecting the people to relinquish our rights all in the name of security. We must remember the words of Benjamin Franklin when he said "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. "

Source:   www.prisonplanet.com

Commenter:  nucleardiver

Fantasia nearly robs the world of her glorious voice with an alleged suicide attempt supposedly over a man; JetBlue flight attendant, Steven Slater becomes the hero of many overworked and underpaid Americans with a dramatic airplane exit; Angelina Jolie comes under sharp criticism for her daughter Shiloh's fashion choices; could Google and Verizon lead us to the end of the Internet as we know it; and genetically modified sugar beets are put on hold, thank the Lord!  It's all here in this week's round-up.  You know you want the scoop.

Don't Let Fantasia's Lover Off the Hook

It's been a hell of a week for singer, Fantasia.  Not only did she endure the wrath of the media and public when her lover, Anwtaun Cook's wife accused her of breaking up their home and filming a sex tape, but the poor girl went and allegedly tried to commit suicide over the whole ordeal.  Fantasia we are praying for you.  In the aftermath so much blame and focus has been on Fantasia but as the commenter below notes we should not forget that Antwaun needs to be held accountable too.  After all he potentially bamboozled both his wife and Fantasia.

...we have no idea what this man was telling Fanny as you call her when they first got together...If the bama say it's complicated yeah i'm married but we've been separated...LIAR let him finalize his divorce first and then if he's still interested come back but until then let that cheater be with someone else...

Source:   www.theybf.com

Commenter: Tasha

This is How You Quit Your Job

Have you ever wanted to just quit your job on the spot and not look back?  Well, Steven Slater, a JetBlue flight attendant did just that but in a dramatic style fit for a movie scene.  After allegedly being cussed out by a passenger who was violating airplane rules and then accidentally getting hit on the head by the passenger's luggage, Steven did the unthinkable.  Steven cussed out the passenger over the loudspeaker, activated the emergency slide, grabbed a beer and made his grand exit.  Whether he was wrong or right the whole situation underscores the daily frustration of America's workforce.

"What he did resonated with so many people because many are feeling the pressure of
a failed economy, a disengaged president, are asked to take on more responsibility for less pay and a rude public."

Source:   www.radaronline.com
Commenter:  gutsygirl

Just let a Girl Dress Like a "Boy"

Actress, Angelina Jolie is on the defense when it comes to her 4-year old daughter, Shiloh's non-traditional female attire.  With her penchant for swimming trunks, ties and loose pants, many are having a stroke over the young girl's tomboy look.  Why do people even care is beyond me.  As this commenter notes we should care less about what Shiloh is wearing and more about the perms we give our children to look like Beyonce.

"You have to pick your battles. And personal appearance as long as it is not offensive or harmful to others is not one of them in a lot of households. Get over it! This same mentality is what has ppl perming the chit outta their babies hair and chit! Trying to conform!"

Source:   www.sandrarose.com

Commenter:  OutsidetheBox

Quick, Somebody Protect the Internet

It's already happening; the powers that be are slowly but surely tightening their grip over the Internet.  Well according to net neutrality advocates such is the case with Google and Verizon's joint policy proposal for an "open Internet."  Many along with the commenter below fear that such a proposal is a way for the companies to create a pay-to-use Internet system that will raise prices for certain actions and lead to a corporate takeover of the world wide web.  So if you want to freely and easily download your scandalous material you might want to take heed.

"These companies want us to think that they have limited capacity and that they can't keep up with speed and content demands. That's how they justify this and when it all comes down to it, my bits are no different than everyone else's bits. There should be NO discrimination of information origin or use."

Source:   www.pcworld.com

Commenter: wolfmoon13

Don't Drink the Water or Eat the Sugar

Be careful what you eat because if corporations (Monsanto Co. and others) and select scientists have their way most of tomorrow's food won't be the real thing.  Thankfully, a federal judge has placed an obstacle to making that a reality by removing the government's green light of genetically altered sugar beets until there is a more thorough review of what it all means for consumers.  In a world of fake breasts, lips, and faces can't we at least ingest real food?

"About time. Monsanto and all the other corporate greed machines need to be reigned in. We aren't on this planet to ingest their experiments so they can reap profits and monopolize the market."

Source:   www.huffingtonpost.com

Commenter:  Scooder

By Souleo. Few singers can blow like R&B star, Lil' Mo and luckily for fans she is set to return this year with a reminder of her talent that has delivered past hits such as "Superwoman Pt. II," and "4ever."  Her new album entitled Tattoos & Roses: The Rebellion Against My Pain, is her journey of self-reflection and commitment to living a new drama free life.  JimmyJazz.com caught up with the songbird to find out why she's been laying low, how her new marriage has reinvigorated her passion, living drama free, the status of her relationship with Ja Rule and more.

On why she's been out of the spotlight:

I was getting my business and life in order for the past seven years.  I had another baby and remarried.  I had to take a break and get refocused with my ministry.  This is the right time for everything.  This time is destined and ordained for me.

On the meaning and message of her album title:

We are rebelling against excuses, abuses and anything meant to destroy you.  If it's not your destiny and not meant to build you up it can't stay.  You can't entertain it no more.  If you don't change you'll be stuck in that position and you will die spiritual, mentally and emotionally.

On learning to watch those around her:

Me and my husband spoke today about how once you make it everybody thinks you can take them along.  You have to be careful who you have around 'cause half the stuff that leaks out is from people closest to you.  They try to tear you down 'cause they are not in that position.  I had a lot of those kinds of people around me.

On the status of her relationship with Ja Rule following the lawsuit:

I haven't spoken to him since then.  We realized his situation wasn't as lucrative as everybody thought.  People put on this show to think they're balling and flying in jets.  We never verbally addressed it but I got a message from a friend of mine that Ja Rule realizes it didn't have to get that way.  I heard that he was honestly apologetic.  I can't do nothing but respect that and wish him peace in life.  I'm pretty much over it.

On taking the blame for her trials and tribulations throughout life:

I would say that anything that has happened to me I have allowed.  I could have walked away from it but curiosity killed the cat and that's my fault.  Being too down to earth can cost you but it won't cost me no more.

On the joy of her new marriage:

It's going great.  Every marriage has its ins and outs, ups and downs but from my experience I now know how to work through them.  He taught me a lot and to be myself.  I told him I don't want to be Lil' Mo no more since it's not worth the stuff you have to go through.  He told me to get up from being lazy and said this is my time.  He is my biggest support system.  Between him, my mom and dad they won't let nothing get through the cracks.  I am truly happy now with everything I am going through.