BET's Award Winners

People have been waiting year long for the moment to view the best artists get rewarded for their hard work and success. Here is list of this year's winners at the annual BET Awards.

Viewer’s Choice
WINNER: Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes – “Look at Me Now”
Lil Wayne f/ Cory Gunz – “6 Foot 7 Foot”
Mindless Behavior – “My Girl”
Nicki Minaj f/ Drake – “Moment 4 Life”
Rihanna f/ Drake – “What’s My Name?”
Best Female R&B Artist
Marsha Ambrosius
Beyoncé
Keri Hilson
WINNER: Jennifer Hudson
Rihanna
Best Male R&B Artist
WINNER: Chris Brown
Cee-Lo Green
Bruno Mars
Trey Songz
Usher
Best Group
WINNER: Diddy Dirty Money
Cali Swag District
N.E.R.D.
New Boyz
Travis Porter
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Diamond
Cymphonique
Lola Monroe
WINNER: Nicki Minaj
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
B.o.B
Drake
Lil Wayne
Rick Ross
WINNER: Kanye West
Best Collaboration
B.o.B ft. Haley Williams of Paramore, "Airplanes"
WINNER: Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes, "Look At Me Now"
Kanye West ft. Rihanna, "All of the Lights"
Chris Brown ft. Tyga & Kevin McCall, "Deuces"
Waka Flocka Flame ft. Roscoe Dash & Wale, "No Hands"
Rihanna ft. Drake, "What's My Name"
Best New Artist
J. Cole
Bruno Mars
Miguel
Willow Smith
WINNER: Wiz Khalifa
YoungStars Award
Shenell Edmonds
Keke Palmer
Diggy Simmons
WINNER: Jaden Smith
WINNER: Willow Smith
Best Gospel
Byron Cage
Deitrick Haddon
WINNER: Mary Mary
Karen Clark Sheard
BeBe & CeCe Winans
Centric Award
WINNER: Marsha Ambrosius
Eric Benét
Cee-Lo Green
R. Kelly
Kem
Best International Act (Africa)
WINNER: 2Face Idibia (Nigeria)
WINNER: D' Banj (Nigeria)
D-Black (Ghana)
Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)
Angelique Kidjo (Benin)
Teargas (South Africa)
Best International Act (UK)
VV Brown
Chipmunk
Laura Izibor
Skepta
Tinchy Stryder
WINNER: Tinie Tempah
Best Actress
Halle Berry
WINNER: Taraji P. Henson
Regina King
Zoë Saldana
Kerry Washington
Best Actor
Laz Alonso
Chris Brown
Don Cheadle
WINNER: Idris Elba
Jamie Foxx

NIcki Minaj Wins Best Hip Hip Artist

Nicki Minaj, Dressed in a pink and plum form fitting stripped dress, grabbed the hands of Drake and Lil Wayne, as escort her to the stage to receive her, "Best Female Hip Hip Artist," award  Monday night at the annual  BET Awards.

"Wow, I cant believe I won," Nicki told the crowed, who laughed and snickered believing Nicki's comment to be sarcastic. 

Other Artists nominated for  "Best Female Hip Hop Artist" included, Diamond, Lola Monroe and Cymphonique- artist who haven't received such success or popularity. 

 That's not what I mean," Minaj clarified. "I love my team -- Young Money, Cash money. Last year, when I won [Best Female Hip-Hop Artist], he [Wayne] was on Rikers Island. I can't believe I get to win this award and share it with the man who saw me rapping on a staircase."

" You're Guilty [ Lindsay Lohan] Extremely Bad Judgement."

Lindsay Lohan has been warned for the final time to comply with the terms of her probation.

24-year old  Lohan has been ordered to remain inside of her apartment in Venice Beach until June 29th while she serves time for violating her probation and the theft of a necklace.

At the hearing rumors stirred about Lindsay testing positive to alcohol after a blood test after being seen with a red plastic cup at her last barbecue. 

 " What you are guilty of is having poor judgement- having parties on the roof. you are not allowed to have parties, you can have one friend over. That is it."  said Judge Stephanie Sautner.

According to Lohans lawyer Shawn Holley's statement to the press, Lohan is now allowed to drink alcohol without violating the terms of her probation.

 She said, " Lindsay has done nothing wrong. I feel like you guys are disappointed to hear that, but the reality is she's done everything right this time."

Holley, No one is surprised but more skeptical if anything.

http://tvnz.co.nz/entertainment-news/family-concerns-lohan-4260714

Importance of Black Women and Hair

Importance of Black Women and Hair

Recently there was a debate in one of my classes regarding the time and money Black women invest in their hair. The argument stated "Black women are trying to fit in to the European way of life by using harsh chemicals, such as perms, in order to get that "bone-straight' look, or are spending hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars a year on extensions because 'long hair is better'". However, as a proud black woman, who loves my naturally kinky hair, I disagree. What makes African American women so unique is our ability to do so many different things with our hair! Whether we wear it short, long, kinky, straight, locs or bald, Black women not only love their hair, but more women of different backgrounds and races are becoming more willing to try extensions, perms, locs and braids. What some people fail to understand is the world is evolving! Old fashion wigs become lacefronts, and if anyone knows anything about wigs its Housewives of Atlanta's own Kim! Therefore, I believe its important for people that whether our hair is permed, dyed, extended, worn with a wig, locs etc, it doesn't make make you any less or more 'Black'. As an Black women, I'd like to think of myself as being diverse in my abilities to transform from one way to the next, so why does that make me any less than who I am?

Id like to close with a popular song by India Arie entitled "I am not my hair" I think she said it best:
Little girl with the press and curl
Age eight I got a Jheri curl
Thirteen I got a relaxer
I was a source of so much laughter
At fifteen when it all broke off
Eighteen and went all natural
February two thousand and two
I went and did
What I had to do
Because it was time to change my life
To become the women that I am inside
Ninety-seven dreadlock all gone
I looked in the mirror
For the first time and saw that HEY....

[Chorus]
I am not my hair
I am not this skin
I am not your expectations no no
I am not my hair
I ma not this skin
I am a soul that lives within

[Talking:]
What'd she do to her hair? I don't know it look crazy
I like it. I might do that.
Umm I wouldn't go that far. I know .. ha ha ha ha

[Verse 2]
Good hair means curls and waves
Bad hair means you look like a slave
At the turn of the century
Its time for us to redefine who we be
You can shave it off
Like a South African beauty
Or get in on lock
Like Bob Marley
You can rock it straight
Like Oprah Winfrey
If its not what's on your head
Its what's underneath and say HEY....

[Chorus]

[Bridge]
(Whoa, whoa, whoa)
Does the way I wear my hair make me a better person?
(Whoa, whoa, whoa)
Does the way I wear my hair make me a better friend? Oooh
(Whoa, whoa, whoa)
Does the way I wear my hair determine my integrity?
(Whoa, whoa, whoa)
I am expressing my creativity..
(Whoa, whoa, whoa)

[Verse 3]
Breast Cancer and Chemotherapy
Took away her crown and glory
She promised God if she was to survive
She would enjoy everyday of her life ooh
On national television
Her diamond eyes are sparkling
Bald headed like a full moon shining
Singing out to the whole wide world like HEY...

[Chorus 2x]

[Ad lib]
If I wanna shave it close
Or if I wanna rock locks
That don't take a bit away
From the soul that I got
Dat da da dat da [4x]
If I wanna where it braided
All down my back
I don't see what wrong with that
Dat da da dat da [4x]

[Talking:]
Is that India.Arie?
Ooh look she cut her hair!
I like that, its kinda PHAT
I don't know if I could do it.
But it looks sharp, it looks nice on her
She got a nice shaped head
She got an apple head
I know right?
It's perfect.

Panty Stealer Caught in high Speed Chase

A woman is behind bars today after allegedly robbing a Victoria Secret yesterday at gun point that lead authorities on a high speed chase at 90 mph.

Nichole Holmes, of Phelan, will face charges of robbery and felony invading.

A local Sheriff of San Bernardino said, Holmes entered Victoria Secret in Victorville on Wednesday, snatched items off of the racks and pulled a gun out on a guard before fleeing.

Authorities said, Holmes continued on her crime spree by invading other clothing stores in the mall as well as a mini-mart.






1 Accused Of Victoria's Secret Heist - Sacramento News Story - KCRA Sacramento

Myspace FINALLY gives up on Social Networking.

"Myspace is 'So High School'", we've all heard this statement before, but finally Myspace gets the memo! . Recently Myspace or should I say ' My____'has undergone changes in the layout of the website. Its no longer featured at a Social Networking tool but the design suggests its operating as an "Entertainment Network designed to provide you with a array of music genres, celebrities and movies.

This was an extremely smart move considering that considering Myspace has one of the highest ratings for social entertainment to date. Check out the new design and artist search. I can appreciate this.

After all, if something isn't working, don't be afraid to let it go and find something that will work for you.

Because My Black is BEAUTIFUL, Black Girls ROCK!!

Its clearly about time that someone reps for the

colored girls! On November 7th BET will premier, "

Black Girls Rock," celebrating the brilliance of Black women! If I've never been more excited about anything else, then this has to be the 'cherry popper' for me! I mean seriously you guys, we live in this corrupt world full of falsifications of what beauty really is! For example, when you look at music videos, what do you see?? The portrayal of beauty can be summed up quickly: Non-Black women with light skin and supposilly 'exotic features'! How ridiculous is that!?

Just the other day, one of my Black students at the middle school told a peer of hers that she was prettier than her because she was "RedBone". The question is, is her perception solely her fault? No its not! She heard it from the media, and even people closest to her! Not to mention, according to http://www.urbandictionary.com/, the definition of RedBone pertains to someone who is a 'mixed'! Im guessing half of America has been using this term wrong! Lol Anyway, Im excited about this premiere becaue Black women have been ignored and swept under the rug in the media for too long! If nothing else makes me happy, the fact that younger generations of girls will be watching this show, hopefully coming to the realization, that black women ROCK!

We are strong, beautiful women of many hues, hair textures and features. We have the strongest history that shouldn't be forgotten. Combined with any other race, we make the most beautiful children. Black women are the backbone of our families. We are entrepreneurs! I don't know about you guys, but my First Lady, Michelle Obama is a beautiful representation of black beauty too! My BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL!!! I embrace it, what about you??