The first story that I ran across was that Life magazine almost 50 yrs ago disregarded one of Hollywoods biggest icons during the early stages of her career, thats right Miss Norma Jean herself (B.K.A Marilyn Monroe). On June 2, 2009, MSNBC.com ( http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31061914/) posted new photos that had been published before the start of Monroe's career. The photographer at the time was Ed Clark who simply wanted to get random beauty shots of the actress/model. In the 1950's Monroe had small roles in movies as well as part time modeling gigs. Life Magazine reports that at that time they had passed the opportunity to really get to know the rising Icon considering she was not as famous as the actress/models of that era. Basically, although they could not have controlled what had happened in the '50's Im sure this company is kicking themselves in the head for not taking the time to really feature her. The old saying goes, "never judge a book by its cover" how ironic right. In my opinion, Marilyn Monroe was BOMB even before she really was suppose to be BOMB and thats how famous I aspire to become lol. You just never know who is going to become famous these days. So speaking of un-noticed talent, I was on a chat site (which will go unlisted) and there on the forum was the title of an upcoming rapper who is homosexual. Now why is this story such a big deal? Well due to our homophobic society that we are currently living in (which is due to change considering now everyone thinks being gay is a new trend) I felt that this was huge news that the public (especially the hip-hop/rap community) is finally appreciating music from a different perspective.
Artist Bry'Nt (http://www.myspace.com/bryntmusic) according to his myspace page has always had to struggle with his sexuality, like most Homosexual individuals. When there was an attempt at a music career when he was formally in a trio called 3rd Degree (I have never heard of them, but maybe a song might ring a bell although I HIGHLY doubt it). Raised out of Hartford, Connecticut this rapper has been recently featured in Spin Magazine in their March '09 issue (http://www.spin.com/articles/gay-rap-straight-outta-closet) in which they have delivered a quote from writer of XXL magazine Bryon Crawford where he has stated that "The culture of mainstream rap is about masulinity and aggression...Their style is not conducive to a gay rappers success". Now granted I believe that in our society today we have these roles in which men and women should follow but maybe it is time for a change. There could be hope for this rapper, we have a black President so at this point the possiblities are endless. Personally I think this is a come up for our global society to keep their opinions open in addition to that I also feel that the rest of you rappers who shall remain nameless should actually follow suite and COME OUT THE CLOSET ALREADY **cough, cough Bow Wow and Omarion**; the straight acting role is getting old !!
The last story that I have ran across was stupid and I dont see this getting any ratings but hey our economy is bad so you never know. I usually dont really trust other blog sites unless I have documented articles stating the news; however this one (rumored to be true) is that Tameka "Tiny" Cottle formally of girl group Xscape (you know the one that really didnt have a role in the group but was there because they needed a 4th member) but is now the baby mama of recently jailed T.I as well as Antonia "Toya" Carter (who really doesnt have an official title) but is known as Lil' Wayne's baby mama are due to have a show aired on B.E.T, Monday June 15th 2009 at 10pm. The show is suppose to be set in Atlanta, GA (what an obvious spot dont you think?) where these two "best friends" share their struggles of "finding themselves" as wives of successful rappers. So Basically they could not get a spot on the Housewives of Atlanta and decided to have their own show on a network that only 15 year olds watch. Im trying not to hate on this but how many people do you think are going to watch these two COON their way to the top. Tiny has already had her 15mins of fame and that Toya child...well...WHO ARE YOU? I guess Ill tune in and let you know. (http://www.celebritynewsbuzz.com/baby-mama-reality-tv-tl-and-little-waynes-baby-mamas-in-bet-reality-show/#more-225)xoxo
JayTaraye
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