So, it’s a new year, but of course “This Week in the News” isn’t going anywhere! There have been a lot of things going on with celebrities, politics, and everyone, so let’s get started!
Isn't she fabulous!?!?!
First, if you haven’t seen her in awhile, Raven-Symone’ has lost some weight and looked GREAT at the People’s Choice Awards, but she’s not feeling her new thin self. (Read more here.) Raven stated that she felt she looked fine at her heavier weight even though others didn’t, and she wears bigger clothes now to hide her thinner physique. As a “thick girl”, I think I can relate to Raven. Although I would like to tone a bit, I don’t think I would look good at a size 8; I think I would look my best at a size 12-14. But whatever size she is, I think she’s going to look good, because she’s simply a beautiful girl.
So, it appears that Tiny got caught giving her man, T.I., a hand-job when she was visiting him in prison…do I really need to say more on this? Probably not, so moving on…
It looks like Toni Braxton is considering posing in “Playboy”. The singer stated she will only do partial nudity. I guess filing for bankruptcy for the 2nd time since 1998 has Ms. Braxton on hard times and looking to make some cash to pay off her debt. But isn’t somebody going to counsel Toni and figure out HOW she ended up with this much debt (reportedly between $10 and $50 million) and help her so she doesn’t do this again? I mean, come on, son! I know I’m not the best at handling finances (I can admit my shortcomings and I’m working in doing better…actually I AM doing better.), but if I have to declare bankruptcy, you can bet your last dollar that I don’t do it again. In any event, I’m sure the spread will be hot. And I’m trying to decide if I’ll watch her upcoming show “Braxton Family Values” on WE TV, which debuts in April.
Mayor Gray
Next up, DC has a new mayor!!! Vince Gray was sworn in as mayor of the District of Columbia this past Sunday. I was able to watch it on TV. And I had an opportunity to go to the Inaugural Ball…but did I go?? No. *deep sigh* I thought because I was under the weather and had no voice, it would be in my best interest (and the citizens of DC) that I keep with my original plans. But I did like seeing everyone’s pictures.
Of course I didn’t mention Elizabeth Edwards leaving her husband, John, out of her will, Ted Williams’ newfound celebrity, Khloe Kardashian’s new red hair (which I love), these birds that keep dying (it’s a sign of the end!) or the case I was on this week. (I was the alternate juror in this case and was dismissed before deliberations began.) What do you guys think? Does Raven look better as a “Skinny Minnie” or as a “Thick Ums”? Should Toni really pose in “Playboy”? Did you attend the gala for Mayor Gray (who happens to be my neighbor, and I’m mighty perturbed I’m gonna miss him at our community association meeiting tomorrow)? Feel free to comment on the other things I mentioned or failed to mention. Until next time, I’m just a Southern girl…in the city!
Southern Girl in the City 