JUMPOFF TV: Top 5 Beefs of 2008

Did any of this classify as beef? Beef usually leads to a hot 16 bars on a mixtape. It usually starts when someone comes at you, not state their opinion and you assume they are referring to you.

50 Cent: The Money & The Power Gets the Axe

The New York Post reports that after only six episodes 50 Cent: The Money & The Power has been cut due to poor ratings and lack of buzz.

I'll admit the show needed work, but with shows like "Bromance" and "The City", a day full of "True Life", "Run's House", "Rob & Big", "Wild n Out", and "Cribs" marathons, I think 50's show could have survived its full run. Its called shove it down my throat and make me watch it because nothing else is on.

First of all, the casting was wack. Then the show moved to MTV2. I just don't think this show was created to work, it came off more like a joke. Plus with "I Want To Work for Diddy" having ended weeks prior, it didn't help with interest. It was a good idea at the time, but it was poorly executed with the military style set up and the constant arguments over nothing. Maybe next time 50. Curtis isn't hurt for money.

There needs to be a serious show for entrepreneurs in need of seed money, without all the circus acts, that gets straight to business. Just cut the bullshit.

Pro Bowl will be played before Super Bowl in 2010

Book your travel packages now, the NFL is going to have MIA on lockdown.

MIAMI (AP) - The Pro Bowl will be played one week before the Super Bowl in 2010 and both games will be staged in Dolphin Stadium, a person directly involved in the decision told The Associated Press on Monday.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the NFL has not announced the move, but Hawaii's governor and Honolulu's mayor both confirmed the situation later Monday.

"While I am disappointed the Pro Bowl likely will not be played in Hawaii in 2010, I respect the NFL's decision to play the post season all-star game in the same city as the Super Bowl, one week before the Super Bowl, on a one-year test basis," Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle said in a statement.

It's not a new notion to have the game moved up to take place between the conference championship games and the Super Bowl. The NFL has discussed it multiple times in recent years, and commissioner Roger Goodell told the AP last month that having the game precede the Super Bowl would avoid a "somewhat anticlimactic" ending to the season. {Read More}

Presidential Fresh - Inauguration Events

For those thinking of traveling to the nation's capital next month for the inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama, here is a great site to check out to see what's happening and how you can take part (party) during this historic time in our lives.

Powered by eVIPList.com, InaugurationEventsDC.com is loaded with events that fill the entire inauguration week Friday, January 16 to Wednesday, January 21, 2009. The actual inauguration is on January 20th.

One of the highlighted events is the Hip Hop Inaugural Ball on Monday, January 19th. The Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball is a black tie, charity fundraiser with proceeds going to support the non-profit work of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network’s education advocacy and empowerment programs for young adults across America. Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, Russell Simmons, LL Cool J, T.I. and Young Jeezy will host. Tickets are $500 and can be purchased on a first come, first served basis by going to http://www.hiphopinaugural.org/ or http://www.hsan.org/.

That event may fall out of your price range, but it seems like there will be a few choice things that may not break the bank. At least I hope, it is a recession is it not?

Another great site moderated by web producer Andrea Hardison is http://www.inaugurationevents.com/. Andrea's site is more of an informational blog and lists events where the decision makers, movers and shakers will be. So if you're going to take the time and money, make certain its worth the money. Rub some elbows, exhange some cards, and maybe hit somebody for a bailout on your student loans.

One thing for sure, it seems like this is turning into a NBA All-Star Weekend spin-off, you know how we do! Email your pics & stories if you care to share your experience.

The Black Magnolia Society, My Debut Novel

I finally did it. I published my first book. Its something I wanted to do since I was 12 years old and I finally found a story line book worthy. Its not the big time, no advances and no book signings as of yet. This is out of my own pocket and it really was about getting a goal accomplished. I have several more in the works and I am currently working on the follow-up as I type. This book was inspired by Oprah Winfrey's Legends Ball, I started the outline that night and I ended up taking characters from previous short stories I had written and added them to this book. Thus, The Black Magnolia Society was born. Read more below. Any questions??? Hit me up at anisah.true@gmail.com.

THE BLACK MAGNOLIA SOCIETY VOLUME I
BY ANISAH TRUE

ISBN: 978-0-557-01555-3
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Some think that secret societies are a thing of the past, but for Black women in the entertainment business, to be inducted into the Black Magnolia Sisterhood had become a guaranteed key to success.

In the novel, The Black Magnolia Society: Volume I, the inner workings of this prominent secret organization get exposed through modern day technology, when a disheartened entertainment journalist/blogger's membership is rejected.

Amidst racial turmoil and social prejudice, three best friends formed a bond that remained throughout their lifetime. Cicely Charles, Katherine Blessing, and Lucinda Lewis formed the Black Magnolia Society in 1936. Over sixty years later, their granddaughters have taken the helm to continue their legacy of sisterhood, strength, courage, and ultimately wisdom.

In a world fueled by sex, drugs, and money, the savvy, sexy, and professional women of the Black Magnolia Society are taking the entertainment industry by storm making and breaking all the rules.

Celeste is the esteemed President "Supreme Magnolia", an entertainment attorney and business manager running her own firm until a merger with her new husband's global entertainment enterprise threatens to takeover her newest protégé.

Leslie is the happily married mother of two and high-powered advertising executive at one of the top firms in the country. Despite her knowledge of her husband's infidelity, she intends to see him through his darkest hour and keep her family together.

Remy is owner of RemStyles, a styling agency for the who's who in the industry. While her career is taking off, her love life is taking a nose dive, when her boyfriend gets traded from the fashion capital of the world and moves to Utah.

Makeda is a successful sports agent caught up in a 10 year marriage with a man she discovers has been lying to her the entire time. After being held for ransom, Makeda is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery that is eating up her world.

Karin is the young gossip blogger that threatens to expose the organization for what it really is after being turned down for membership. Only to discover she's just another pawn in the Black Magnolia's quest to maintain their elite status in the industry.

In this first book of an exciting new series, the Black Magnolia Society will introduce and take you on a journey with a dynamic cast of characters as they deal with their relationships, careers, and other life altering tales along the way.

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UPenn Trauma Doctor Killed in Iraq on Christmas

Maybe over a year or so ago, I watched this television special about the number of shootings in Philadelphia and Dr. John Pryor was featured. I remember him very well because he compared Iraq to what was going on Philly based on the number of shooting victims he would get per night. It was crazy. The University of Pennsylvania is known for their trauma unit and more than likely if you get shot and go there, you have a great chance of survival. Dr. Pryor spoke on how this was a gift and a curse because he would often see the same people over and over again. I believe he was going for his second tour when this was shot and word came yesterday that he was killed. Dr. Pryor was serving as a combat surgeon in the Army. He joined after 9/11. He leaves behind a wife and three children. I didn't know this man personally, but after seeing his profile feature I truly admired and respected him. It must have been time for his wings. (Read More).

R.I.P Eartha Kitt

Phenomenal. Inspirational. The reason I watched Batman reruns when I was a little kid because Catwoman was a Black woman, something I never seen before. She made Eddie Murphy's Boomerang "a classic". Read More

Diva Speak TV Christmas Special

I so miss Amanda Diva on TV...but these webisodes make up for it. Shout out to all the 80s babies and I mean born in the 80s (78 & 79 can get a pass), you will especially enjoy this.

Wade helps family displaced by fire

I always like to share when an athlete does something positive.

From FoxSports.com

Miami (AP) - When Dwyane Wade heard the plight of a South Florida woman whose nephew accidentally burned down her home - and ruined all the family's possessions - the Miami Heat star knew he had to do something.

So he replaced the house.

Wade presented Dawn Smith with the ultimate Christmas gift on Wednesday
- the keys to a new home, along with some furnishings, clothing and gifts to
make sure her family has a joyous holiday, something that didn't seem likely
just a few weeks ago.

"That's what I try to teach my kids," said Wade, whose foundation has
hosted several charity events this holiday season, mostly for needy children.
"It's not about what you're going to receive - it's what you can give to others
from what you've received."

Smith couldn't hold back happy sobs when she saw the home for the first
time. "A big time relief," Smith said, clearly overcome by emotion. "Thank
you so much. Thank you so much. Oh, God, thank you so much."

The NBA's leading scorer this season had a simple message: "Hopefully,
you'll like it."

Wade's other holiday events this year included a party for 350 children
on Monday, and hosting 100 kids at Tuesday night's Heat game against the Golden
State Warriors. He also donated $10,000 to each of three children's
organizations, but said he was particularly touched by his gift to the Smith
family.

"We can help this family have a new beginning," Wade said.

Happy Holidays

This is my favorite holiday ditty performed by my favorite group of all-time TLC. Enjoy!

Coming Back Soon...

I have more time to write again....feeling a bit inspired lately!!!