Damn Hot Mess

Sitting across from a roaring fireplace one winter afternoon in Vail, Janet is curled up on a dark leather couch as she discusses the unlikely topic of Discipline, the title of her new album. Beyond the floor-to-ceiling window, long graceful branches of towering trees are heavy with snow. In the distance, a lift carries skiers up an imposing mountain awash in white. Janet’s wearing a midnight-black sweat suit, her hair pulled back to the nape of her neck. Her body language is relaxed and her eyes are smiling. She’s trim, and also a little hoarse, having just fought off a cold. The whisper-quiet texture of her voice adds to the intimacy of the conversation.

“Discipline has been much on my mind,� she says. “It’s the idea that unifies the songs on this record. As a concept, and even a lifestyle, discipline goes extremely deep. It can be applied to so much about ourselves. In my case, I see it as one of defining aspects of my character. Discipline was there for me from the start. But it was not until this record that I began to understand its full meaning.

“In putting Discipline out front– as both the title of the album and title of a song about sexual surrender–I wanted to announce that I was venturing into new creative waters. That meant working with producers like Jermaine Dupri, Rodney Jerkins, and Ne-Yo, whose songs spoke to the immediacy of my emotions. Like all my records, this one, whether intentional or not, has autobiographical roots. It’s difficult for me to work any other way. I don’t feel it, if I don’t believe it, I can’t sing it.

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Happy new year folks….better late than never…… Hmm me and my hosting provider are not on good terms so I guess they were trying to prove something by suspending my account….In the next couple of days I’ll be switching hosts…..I need more bandwidth anyway…:P

I had a forum up before but it was a big hassle. Since I’m still into forums I decided to put one up again sans the hassle. It’s implemented right here on the blog (Check the “FORUM” on the navigation bar). To participate you just got to register. Your username will work on both the comment section of the blog and on the forum. If you have any ideas for topics or any other additions please don’t hesitate to lett me know.

The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia will decide whether it was fair for the FCC to fine CBS for broadcasting Janet Jacksons partially exposed breast when it was an accident that couldnt have been forseen. Justin Timberlake, who was performing with Jackson during the 2004 Super Bowl halftime performance and ripped off the material that exposed her breast, called the whole thing a “wardrobe malfunction” at the time.

After the, incident, the FCC slapped CBS Corp. with a $550,000 fine for violating the country’s anti-indecency laws. CBS appealed, calling the agency’s $27,500 fine for each of the network’s owned-and-operated stations “illogical.” The network, which was owned by Viacom Inc. at the time, argued that the flash was unintentional during a live broadcast, and therefore, beyond their control.

“Lacking any evidence to support the initial speculations about network complicity, the commission instead reached the illogical conclusion that the halftime show was designed to ‘pander to, titillate and shock the viewing audience’ despite the fact that Viacom did not plan the sole part of the performance the FCC says made it indecent, the ‘costume reveal’; did not know about it in advance; did not sanction it (and would not have done so had it known); and took steps to prevent anything at odds with broadcast standards,” CBS said in its appeal. “But as a matter of simple logic, something cannot be ‘designed’ without advance knowledge.”

The FCC, however, contends that “even relatively fleeting references may be found indecent where other factors contribute to a finding of patent offensiveness.” The agency also contends that the parent company should have known that any event produced by MTV, also owned by Viacom, has the potential of being offensive.

“The Viacom organization knew, or surely should have known, what was to come,” then-FCC chairman Michael Powell said at the time. “The fact that Viacom promoted the halftime show before it aired as one that would be shocking gives credence to their culpability. Unquestionably, Viacom consciously took the risk and thus now bears the responsibility.”

Is this really necessary? The old men at the FCC probably enjoyed that show…Besides it isn’t like anybody is seeing anything for the first time….I mean come one most of us were all breast fed….

Michael Jackson released a statement to Access Hollywood regarding the eye-popping performance of Chris Brown on Sundays MTV Video Music Awards. During his set, the 18-year-old did a spot-on snippet of Jacksons Billie Jean dance from the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever television special in 1983. Chris is a bright and shining star whom I enjoy watching perform, Jackson said. I am happy to have had a positive influence on him. Browns sophomore album, Exclusive, is scheduled to hit stores on November 6

Where you at Mike? I’ve been waiting for a good minute now for that comeback….

Everybody keeps talking about the semi-fight between Kid Rock and Tommy Lee, but nobody seems to mention that this was al going down during Ms Keys performance…. Them fools could have at least waited till the commercial break, Why did they have to do it at the most only exciting part of the show….Well at least he apologized huh…Can we get someone to apologize for that hot ass mess that is Britney?

Yeah!! …..here I am minding my own biz having a great time with my friend Criss Angel (magician) and watching the Mtv awards in the front row saying hello to all my friends……Pamela comes and sits on my lap who I love and adore….and also say hello to my friend Travis Barker and his wife!…..and i get a text from another friend P. Diddy and he says come sit with me…..and he’s sitting with Miss HOT AS FUCK!!!!…..Megan FOX!!! So I go over and sit with P!! Not a minute later and Alicia Keys starts her amazing performance….”i apologize sweetie”…..i had nothing to do with the timing and disrespect, ……back to the stupid-ness!!….so….. I get a tap on the shoulder from Kid Pebble…i stand up and embrace him with a semi hug and say “Hey dude…What up”?? He punches me in the face…..well if ya wanna call it that!?….more like a bitch slap!…….Wuss!! Anyway….i go to knock this jealous no career havin country bumpkin the fuck OUT….and before I can have a meeting with my fist and his ugly ass mug ….security guards…NOT MINE at the Palms grab me and haul my ass outta the award show threatening me that if I move they’ll break my arm……yeah whatever!!….my security guard Bruce grabs them and say’s I got him….let go!!! So im fine and of course leave to my room with police and owner George Maloof……the rest is paper work and bullshit!… Anyway…… I would like to apologize to Alicia and George and Mtv for the disrespectful bullshit caused by a piece of shit called Kid Pebble!!

Much Love always!!…..Tommy!!

Is this Mike Jackson…..?? I dunno it kinda sounds like him (….and I would know after all these years of loyal stanning…). Hmm wonder if he’s talkin’ bout Alejandra Jackson…..It’s not like Jermajesty’s daddy would mind….they’re real efficient like that……Woman is already gettin that paper n e ways…why let a *good* thing go to waste…

Your favorite Harlem it girl (memba her sweet sixteen on mtv…..) covers TRACE MAGAZINE! Inside this issue,
Teyana Taylor discusses her current status with the Star Trak label,
what it was like growing up in Harlem, her plans for her crew Team Nerd
and even what “boy” she has a crush on in the industry…

For more info, visit
www.myspace.com/rockstarteyana
Www.myspace.com/t3amnerd

Lauryn speaks to Leki while in Belgium about rehabilitation and why the follow up album is taking so long.

 

Big Gates/Slip-N-Slide/Atlantic recording artist Plies has officially announced the upcoming release of his debut album, “THE REAL TESTAMENT.”  The eagerly awaited collection - which features the breakthrough hit single, “Shawty (Feat. T-Pain)” - will drop into stores nationwide on August 7^th “I got the most anticipated situation in the streets right now,” says Plies.  “The streets told me that.”Hailed as “one of the realest you will ever know,” Plies has already established a phenomenal underground and street presence on the strength of his infamous mixtapes and live show.  For his major label debut, the Ft. Myers, Florida-bred rapper relays tales of street struggle, making money, and ghetto queens - what Plies refers to as “reality music.” 

I know y’all like Plies so go cop that album August the 7th