Jewel Tells Her Story on Her Blog, The Boot
Jewel Shares Sweet Love Story and Bittersweet Memories Posted Feb 12th 2010 9:45AM by The Boot Staff She’s a multi-platinum selling recording artist who’s conquered the pop, folk and country worlds. And in addition to penning the majority of songs on her eight studio albums, she’s also written books of poetry. If there’s one thing … Read more
Movie Review: Valentine’s Day
Hoda Kotb on the Today Show this morning gave Valentine’s Day two thumbs up. She was miffed reviewers have blasted the movie because it is a chick flick. The director, Garry Marshall, doesn’t make movies with things that blow up. He prefers romantic comedies. My friend Julie had the day off today and decided to treat me … Read more
Celebrities “Join the List” to Prevent Violence Against Women
To commemorate the 15 year anniversary of President Bill Clinton signing the Violence Against Women Act into law, the US Justice Department invited celebrities to “Join the List” to prevent domestic violence. These folks have pledged to use their web and fan sites as well as their social networking profiles to get the word out … Read more
V-Day, 2010: Building The City of Joy
Joy in the DRC (Congo) sounds impossible. Yet, that’s exactly what Eve Ensler, founder of the V-Day Movement, intends to achieve. She dreams big and makes it happen. She has raised $70 million since 1998 to prevent violence against women and girls: Working at the intersection of art, social action and politics, V-Day … Read more
Charlie Sheen: Serial Abusers with Money & Power
“I was terrified,” was Denise Richards’ frequent response to Oprah’s questions yesterday as she spoke out about the abuse she experienced while married to actor Charlie Sheen. Oprah observed, then asked: It must really be bad to leave while pregnant. . . Do you trust him with the girls? On December 29, Access Hollywood reported Ms. Richards sent a tweet to her fans: … Read more
Review: Tyler Perry’s MADEA’S BIG HAPPY FAMILY in Seattle
Tyler Perry’s new play, Madea’s Big Happy Family, is a loving tribute to his mother Willie Maxine Perry, who passed away on December 8, 2009: A few months ago, I said I was taking off the rest of 2009. The reason for that, although I didn’t say it at the time, was so I … Read more
Movie Review: It’s Complicated
The BEST date movie EVER! Dozens of belly laughs throughout the movie. If you’ve loved and lost or never loved at all, It’s Complicated will make your heart sing. Guys, if you want to get lucky, see this movie with the woman in your life. I’m about as cynical and jaded as a woman … Read more
Breaking Down the Wall of Silence: Clara Ward of Erie, PA
Clara Ward’s story was featured on last night’s edition of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Ms. Ward, age 70, operates Clara’s Way, a youth development and family center, in Erie, PA for abused and neglected children. Before the show came to Erie, Ms. Ward funded the center out of her $640 monthly income. She did it while … Read more
Bravo, Rihanna: Breaking Down the Wall of Silence
Rihanna was just a toddler when the Berlin Wall came crashing down 20 years ago today. Tonight Glamour Magazine is honoring her at Carnegie Hall as their 2009 Woman of the Year for breaking down the wall of silence on domestic violence: Domestic violence is a big secret. I want to give as much insight as … Read more
Bravo, Oprah: BeBe Winans Booted for Allegations of Domestic Violence
The movie Precious is having limited release today by Oprah and Tyler Perry. It seems a good day for Oprah to bounce BeBe Winans from her Karaoke Challenge for allegations of domestic violence. Oprah’s decision was in response to bloggers like WandaPhullWorld who blasted Oprah: Winfrey invited gospel singer BeBe Winans on her show to promote his new reunion … Read more
