Word on the Street

-Dexter King, son of Dr. Martin Luther King, jr, has sold the rights to his his father's biopic. word is that Steven Spielberg bought the rights for Dreamworks. Dexter King's siblings are suing because there were excluded from the decision to sell the rights, they found out via email after the sale. noise on the street is that dexter is broke

*update: production of the biopic is on hold until the King's kids sort out their legal issues...tbc

-Mariah Carey landed more than just a big pay check for a private gig in Turkey this past weekend...she was also gifted with one million dollar's worth of diamonds. The singer was paid a staggering $1.5 million for her appearance and performance at the launch of the Mardan Palace in Antalya, Europe's most expensive luxury resort.

-R&B singer Rihanna will make her acting debut in new movie "Personal Protection," later this year (09).The singer recently denied rumors she'll star in a big screen remake of Whitney Houston's 1992 classic "The Bodyguard." But Rihanna appears to have changed her mind and has signed on to the forthcoming film. She is taking her foray into the movie industry seriously...she's enrolled in acting classes in New York to prepare her for the role. A source tells the New York Daily News, "Rihanna will start filming Personal Protection later this year. "She's not ready, acting-wise, yet, so she's meeting with a coach."

give me a gd break. there are so many talented black actresses being pushed aside and good roles are going to inadequate singers and rappers. why? because of name and popularity? very lame. its a gd shame, that movie is already 'straight to dvd' imho. seriously, this is way out of control. nia long, tisha campbell and sanaa lathan must be mad as hell right about now. speaking for tisha campbell, can u believe beyawnce is set to play eartha kitt?? lol *smdh*

ridamdiculous.

Tam's Chicken Alfredo

This is a really delicious dish...I am salivating just writing this


2 chicken breasts
1 tspn montreal chicken spice
1/4 tspn paprika
1/2 tspn black pepper
1/4 tspn kosher salt

Directions: rinse and pat dry chicken breast, rub on the chicken spice, paprika, salt and pepper. Fry slowly in
frying pan, covered halfway for about 20-25 minutes. Once fried, place the chicken breast on a cutting board and
slice in strips. Place the chicken strips in the pot that will be used to blend the ingredients

3 cups penne pasta. Cook pasta in boiling water for about 8-10 minutes. Once cooked, drain water and set aside (make
concurrently with the sauted vegetables so that it will still be hot)

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
5-6 thinly sliced mushroom caps
1 onion, sliced
2 red bell peppers, sliced semi thick
5 stalks asparagus, chopped in 1" lengths
1 cup spinach
4 slices of back bacon, chopeed in 1" lengths
2 tbsp olive oil
1 shot of vodka
3 cups of cream
1 cup grated parmisian cheese
3 tbsp butter
pinch of kosher salt
1/4 tspn white pepper


Directions: Heat the olive oil and garlic, add the bacon and vegetables and saute for 5 minutes. Add the sauted
vegetables to the chicken pot. Add the vodka, stir occasionally. After 3-4 minutes, stir in the penne. slowly add
cream and parmisian, stiring occasionally. add the butter, salt and pepper, remove from heat 1-2 minutes later.

Enjoy with garden salad and garlic bread.

Serves 4-6

Electronic Cigarettes

Blu cigarettes are the world's first electronic cigarettes. They were created in Italy and have become a trend among upper crust society in Europe.

According to reports, "the cigarette does not contain cancerous agents, nor does it contain tobacco, tar, ash or smell." This cigarette is smokeless and comes with a blu pack that charges the cigarettes while you're on the go. These 'E-cig' cigarettes come in unique flavors and various nicotine levels ranging from: non-nicotine, to light nicotine to full flavored nicotine.

A healthy alternative than traditional cigarettes and 75% cheaper than traditional cigarettes and you can smoke these cigarettes indoors because there's no odor or second hand smoke because the cigarette is smokeless. It works with a small rechargeable battery and replaceable cartridge that contains water, propylene glycol, nicotine, a scent that emulates tobacco, plus other flavorings. When you inhale it activates the atomizer which releases simulated smoke that is actually water vapor. This makes it easy for smokers to 'smoke' the e-cig inside restricted areas.

One blu cartridge is equal to approximately 15 cigarettes, they last about 130 to 160 puffs.

This product is not being marketed as one that will help smokers quit.