Jay-Z Documentary Shown at U.N.Fri Nov 17, 2:47 PM ET

In a new documentary, Jay-Z is reminded of his early life in the Brooklyn projects as he sees children playing near open sewers in an Angolan slum.
"In my business, we like to say we're from the hood," said the 36-year-old rap superstar, settling in a car to leave the shantytown. "We're not in the hood. By no means. Not even close."
"The Diary of Jay-Z: Water for Life" was shown Thursday evening at U.N. headquarters. It airs Nov. 24 on MTV.
The film is part of the rapper's partnership with the United Nations and MTV to get young people involved in the world's water crisis.
"I was looking for a cause to attach myself to," Jay-Z told the audience packed in the U.N. Trusteeship Council chamber. He decided on water "because it's the most basic need."
MTV film crews followed Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, while he visited children living without clean water in Angola and South Africa during his worldwide tour this fall.
The documentary mixes their stories with statistics that 1.1 billion people have no access to clean drinking water, and more than 4,000 children die every day from diseases related to the problem.
In Angola, Jay-Z helped a schoolgirl lug a 20-liter container of water to the one-room shack she shares with six family members. The family has to pay a neighbor who has running water to fill the container twice a day. They make do with that even though the average person needs at least 20 liters a day for basic needs.
"It has to be the size of a jail cell," Jay-Z says of the shack. "You have to think about the shame of having to go knock on a neighbor's door just to go to the bathroom."
He then followed the girl, Bela, to school past open sewers, and watched teenagers retrieve a basketball from black water, rubbing it off before resuming their game.
"You can't even take a deep breath," he said of the smell.
A visit to a rural village in South Africa was more uplifting. Jay-Z donated a "play pump" that spared children a grueling trip to a water hole. The devices are a sort of merry-go-round that pump water from a well into a storage tank.
"So many people that I've seen can't get clean water. It's a crime," he says at the end of the documentary. "I'm on a mission, and I will not forget."
Jay-Z, who recently came out of "retirement" to record his new CD, "Kingdom Come," told the audience he would donate the proceeds from an upcoming concert in New York to Water for Life, the U.N. initiative dedicated to meeting a U.N. goal of reducing by half the number of people without safe drinking water by 2015. (AP)

I saw the Royale Debut yesterday and it was so great! I love, love stories and Bond (a womaneater) falls in love, I almost cried! I highly recommend this movie it's a must see!!!! Craig is a cutie too, but he is built like the "Hulk"!!

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Bigga wants a Family

Once again R&B Celebrity Beyonce Knowles, who is probable engaged to Hip-Hop mogul Jay Z, revealed to Glamour magazine that she is desperate to have children and she can’t wait to have her own family. Beyonce also revealed that she doesn’t believe she should feel under pressure to be a good role model to her younger fans. However, I wonder if this has something to do with the fact that Pop Celebrity Pink, an animal rights supporter, has slammed Beyonce (according to British newspaper News Of The World) for wearing fur, sending out the wrong message to fans. In other Celebrity news, Beyonce revealed to Elle magazine that the lyrics from her latest album B’Day aren’t based on real life.
There are a lot of things I want and I don’t have. I want a family, kids. I would love some time off. I don’t feel pressure to be a role model. I think people just say I am, but it’s not something I try to be.
I know I have influence over others, but I know it was my mother’s responsibility to raise me, not Tina Turner’s or Michael Jackson’s. So, I don’t feel like it’s my job to be an example to everyone else.- Beyonce told Glamour magazine -

CASINO ROYALE

Rating: Who's in it: Daniel Craig, Judi Dench

What it's about: James Bond (Craig), with his newly minted license to kill, gets into a poker showdown with a terrorist financier.

Rough style: Talk about a battling Bond! The new 007 bruises, bleeds and, of course, kills. This gripping Bond flick features less special effects hokum, more raw action and fewer flat wisecracks. It never feels like a formula or a done deal but keeps you guessing frm the start. There's a more complex story and a Bond with a gruff, angry new attitude -- less suave and more macho.

The new guy: Craig has an entertainingly short fuse and a pair of shoulders that don't quit. Really -- did anyone care if Roger Moore took his shirt off? But when Craig strips to swimtrunks and reveals his buff bod, women will drool. Plus he looks like someone you'd want on your side in a bar fight.

Long story short: New blood means Royale Bond fun. (Star)

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Houston reportedly faces foreclosure

Whitney Houston's New Jersey mansion is slated to be sold at a sheriff's sale because she is more than $1 million behind on the mortgage and taxes have not been paid this year, according to reports published Wednesday.
The Jan. 4 sale was scheduled Tuesday by the Morris County Sheriff's Office, the Daily Record of Parsippany reported. The service agent for Chevy Chase Bank, the mortgage holder, sued Houston in June.
Houston's estate comprises two lots, and the sale would be of the lot assessed at $889,300. The adjacent lot is valued at more than $5.6 million, the Daily Record reported. Houston, 43, bought the properties in 1987 for $2.7 million.
Through a secretary, Houston publicist Nancy Seltzer told the newspaper the property was not in foreclosure. A woman who answered the telephone at Seltzer's office on Wednesday said Seltzer was traveling and could not be reached for comment.
Phone messages left after business hours with the service agent, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., and the sheriff's office were not returned Wednesday.
Mendham Township is owed about $83,000 in property taxes this year on the 10-acre estate, officials told The Star-Ledger of Newark. The township sent notices after each quarterly deadline was missed, the assessor's office said. The most recent payment was due Nov. 1.
A sale could be averted if Houston reaches a settlement with the service agent, Sheriff's Sgt. Steve Ackerman told The Star-Ledger.
Houston in September filed for divorce from singer Bobby Brown after a 14-year marriage. She is collaborating on a project with her cousin, singer Dionne Warwick. (AP)

** Whitney what the hell is going on sweetheart, please Mariah Carey and see what her people can do for you, if they revived her career, I know they can hook you up!

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As many of my beloved friends know I love quotes, here is one off my starbucks cup.. Big things start small. Rather than getting overwhelmed with the thought of changing the world, there are small steps we can all take in our own lives and communities that can have a real impact. Music is just one way of making a change. What will you choose? - Goapele

** This quote really touched my heart because so often we have big dreams an expect to accomplished these dreams over night, we need to take baby steps and when it's time to take a huge leap you will be prepared because you will have the struggle from the baby steps to keep you focused!

Bride-to-be Katie Holmes picked out $3,000 worth of lingerie for her weekend wedding to Tom Cruise during a shopping trip to Le Bra Lingerie in West Hollywood. Katie bought a bra, a garter belt, silk stockings, a silk nightgown with a matching robe and two sets of silk pajamas, according to MSNBC.com. She even splurged on a lace bra with Swarovski crystals for $380 and matching thong with crystals for $175.

- My comments - I totally understand this is a very special romantic day but Katie, there isn't a man I know that would actually keep that on a woman for more than 45 seconds! I buy lingerie for me, so I can be sexy going to sleep, men don't want us wearing clothes for nights like this, that just makes things difficult for them!

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Clooney People's Sexiest Man Alive, Again

NEW YORK (November 15, 2006) -- George Clooney's bringing sexy back.
He's People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for the second time. He joins his buddy Brad Pitt as the only two-time honorees.
Clooney jokes that Pitt's going to be upset because he liked being the only one named Sexiest Man Alive twice.
People says it picked Clooney because, well, because he's hot.
But also because he's funny and is a social activist.
And what does Clooney find sexy in a woman? He says he goes for a sense of humor first. But he still has no plans to ever get married again.

*** I could have told Clooney you that makes the girls go wild!!! Ummmmmmmmm

Anchal had some choice words for Melrose. Read on to get all the dirt…

How did you get involved with Top Model?

A: I was contacted me over MySpace … I did't know if was legit or not, so I was actually planning on not going. But I talked it over with my dad and we went to go meet the scout. It ended up actually being legit and I auditioned. A month later I got a call back and I was going to LA.

Had you ever thought about modeling before that?

A: Yes, I started modeling when I was 15 and I have been in French Vogue and Miami Fashion Week three times. SO I had modeled before … I had stopped for a little bit. I thought America's Next Top Model was my second chance to go back into it.

On the show, you talked a lot about your body and were very self-conscious about your body. Could talk a little more about that?

A: [It mainly came from when] I gained weight while in middle school. It wasn't the best time in my life. I was almost 160 pounds and the same height, so I was like a big giant walking everywhere. I had lost weight when I was 15 and I had dropped down to 124 pounds. That was a big, big thing for me. I was confident, I had lost weight. Of course I didn't work out excessively, so I had some zones that I wasn't very happy with like any girl who is self-conscious about stuff like that.
I became overly concerned with everything while I was on the show. It stressed me out even more because things weren't the way I wanted them to be. I just stressed out more about the girls and my body weight--and I gained more weight.

Was it hard being around some of the other girls like Michele and Amanda? They seem very, very tiny.

A: Yeah, it was hard. Like the two of them would equal one of them. It was hard, it was very hard. Especially with the girls like Melrose, who were very skinny and only ate beans everyday. That's all she ate, just like green beans. Brooke was naturally skinny, 'cause she would eat, but she ate healthy. Everybody was just so naturally skinny.

Do you think it was more of a struggle for you to control your weight?A: I was considered the voluptuous one, and all the designers said I was "Miami Big" 'cause I am from Miami and all this stuff. I wear a size three, so it kind got to me that I wore a size three and it was like "How much skinnier do you want me to be?"

A: What are your thoughts about the show, now that it's airing?A: I wish I had a lot more self-confidence and self-esteem. I wish I didn't cry so much, 'cause I'm not a big cry baby like they showed me; the biggest misconception ever. There were people I got along with; I did have friends. I have a lot more self-confidence than when I did the show and I am happy with my body now.

What was it like living in the house?

A: Living in the house--it was wonderful. Big house with a beautiful pool. The view was gorgeous; the only part that was terrible would be the girls.

I noticed a lot of tension between you and Melrose.

A: Who didn’t Melrose have tension with? I think she gets pleasure out of talking about other people just to make herself feel better. She was not one of my favorites. I tried to get along with her, and I tried to talk to her, but it just does not work.It seemed like you became more lonely as the show progressed. Was that true?A: Of course I started to feel lonely. They kept picking the same girls for the challenges, and they would choose their friends. I don't know, I just felt left out.

One the last show, Tyra questioned your commitment level. How did you feel about that, hearing some of those things?

A: I don't agree with it. I put my best forth and I'm sorry they didn't see it. But I do want model, I do want to continue with it. The only reason they (Tyra and the judges) said that was that I could not aggressively dance, but I don't like to aggressively dance. I did not get it. I was like, what?

Do you feel that they just judged you on that little challenge and not your whole performance?

A: Yeah, because think about it. Jaeda has had the worst photos and look at how many weeks she has been in the bottom and she is still not eliminated. She has been the last one 4 or 5 times and she still hasn't gone home. I just don't find it fair in a way, but I think I would have had a nervous breakdown if I would have stayed longer with those girls.

Who do you hope will win?

A: Caridee and Michele. Caridee--just because she wants to do it so bad, you can see it in her eyes that she wants it. She wants to go out there and do it. She's not afraid of anything, like, she'll do the crazy stuff. Caridee is insane. Michele--because there is something about her, like her photos come out good, but I just don’t know. I think they may end up choosing her.
Who do you hope won't win?A: Melrose. I hope she doesn't win because, I would never watch America's Next Top Model again if she won. I'm serious. I just don’t like her. She puts up a fake front in front of the judges and she is a different person in front of everyone else. She looks like a gecko too. She does, I am sorry. I don't like her body posture, I don't like anything.

So, what's next for you?

A: I want to pursue modeling and go with it all the way. After modeling, after I know that I have done it and won't regret it, it would be to continue my education in nuclear medicine.

Sorry divalious readers...it's been a long time I shouldn't have left you without some dope reads, gossip, and style talk so here goes....

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* I'm lovin the syles, I just need a few more pieces to chose from!

HOT DIVALIOUS RUMOR OF THE DAY!!!!

Angelina Jolie is pregnant again! I'm not sure how true this is but I heard it thru the grapevine!!

Karrine Steffans aka Superhead is supposed to be pregnant as well by the infamous Bobby Brown (excuse me - i'm throwing up in my mouth)

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The film version of Sex And The City is back on track after negotiations with the series' four leading ladies made significant progress this week.
US Ok! magazine reports exclusively that a studio source has confirmed that the long-postponed project is closer to becoming a reality after "substantial negotiations have opened with each of the stars' teams this week." According to the studio insider, "Obviously, there is still a lot to be worked out contractually, but it would be amazing to get this project off the ground.
There is no doubt that fans cannot wait to see them all reunited." Rumors have circulated since the show ended in 2004 that the project was unable to get off the ground because of behind-the-scenes drama between the actresses. Kim Cattrall reportedly refused to appear in the feature film, which reportedly doomed the project.
According to sources, enough time has passed and the stars are willing to put their differences aside and move forward with the highly anticipated project.-imdb.com

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According to MTV, Kanye West unleashed an amazing outburst after failing to take home the gong for 'Best Video' for his 'Touch The Sky' promo at the EMAs.Crashing the stage as winners Justice and Simian collected their silverwear for 'We Are Your Friends', the hip hop star spat, "F*ck dis! (My video) cost a million dollars, Pamela Anderson was in it, I was jumping across canyons and sh*t! If I don't win, the awards show loses credibility. Nothing against you (J&S), but hell man."His verbal tirade left audience members gasping but it didn't end there.After the show the offended star continued to vent his spleen in the press conference.He told the world's media he was upset because he had "the best video.""I haven't seen (the Justice and Simian video). Possibly it could have been quite good but no way better than 'Touch The Sky'."That is complete bullsh*t, I paid a million. Obviously it's not all about the money, but the response it got transcended everything, it really made great TV."It took a month to film; I stood on a mountain; I flew a heliocopter over Vegas. I did it to be the king of all videos and I wanted to walk home with that award."He said of the Justice and Simian's win: "That was some spread the love bullshit, 'Oh everyone should have an award'. Please press people print 'Kanye says f*ck that!'But proving he wasn't just a sore loser, the harangued hip hop star said he was happy to lose out to Justin Timberlake in the 'Best Male' category."Obviously Justin should have won, he's on fire and he's an inspiration to me," he said.Let's hope he didn't hear JT's wisecrack about his, er, speech.The slinky-hipped one quipped, "After the show, Kanye will be in the parking lot accepting awards he did not win. Seriously though, I've got sexy covered, it's good to see someone's doing crazy."Ouch! (Source)

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