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Trump – This Week’s Winners

Ace – Spike Lee.  Our most provocative Black director has done it again.  He debuted his follow-up to his award winning documentary When The Levees Broke (chronicling the Hurricane Katrina disaster and its effects on New Orleans) this week on HBO.  This one is called If God Is Willing and Da Creek Don’t Rise and focuses on how New Orleans is still rebuilding from the 2005 hurricane.  Lee also addresses the response to the oil spill in the Gulf Coast.  Leave it to Lee to bring us much needed commentary on what has become an almost urban legend in society now.  Kudos to him.

King – Takers.  The much anticipated film seems to be everywhere this week, and not just on BET.  Ads have proliferated our minds, the stars have been on almost every talkfest imaginable (radio included) and producer Will Packer has been hosting premieres nationwide.  Looks like we could have a serious hit on our hands.

Queen - Mariah Carey.  The songstress is now rumored to be close to signing on as a judge for the new, revitalized American Idol panel.  If this is so, it could definitely mark a new career rebirth for the megastar.  With her slowly accepting married life (and supposedly waiting for a new baby Cannon), this could be the wisest move to ensure she stays in the limelight…even if its not performing on a stage.  And it gives her a chance to be reunited with one of her most successful producers, Randy Jackson.

Jack - Michelle Williams.  Who said Beyonce was the only successful member of the pop/R&B trio sensation Destiny’s Child?  After successful runs on Broadway, Williams has now signed on to be a contestant on the British version of Dancing with the Stars (the show is called Strictly Come Dancing).  Not only is it an unexpected move for her, but it’s preceded by the announcement that she’ll return stateside after the show to begin work on a new solo album. 

10 – Fantasia.  Despite all the gossip and whispers surrounding her suicide attempt, the American Idol champ and Broadway standout is on track to see her third album Back To Me debut solidly on the Billboard 200 Albums chart next week.   I’m glad the attention is focusing back on her music and not on her unstable personal life.

Trick – This Week’s Losers

5 - Wyclef Jean.  So the Haiti Elections Council rejects Jean’s bid to run for the presidency of his hometown.  Jean appears to be okay with it.  Then, he decides to appeal the council’s decision.  Dude, make up your mind!  Or do us all a favor, and just take the L and move the heck on! SMH.

4- New Jersey Public Schools.  Did you hear about how each state was asked to compete to split almost $4 billion from the Government to aid education (the top ten states would split the money)?  Well, apparently New Jersey goofed on their paperwork, submitting the wrong fiscal records and NOW the Governor wants to make a big stink about it.  Not only that, in the spirit of camaraderie, he’s not naming the person who screwed the state’s application up.  Oh well, they’ll have to settle for 11th place.  I don’t understand how educators incorrectly complete an application and then in turn expect a handout for THEIR wrongdoing?  Consequences and repercussions….

3 – Tiger Woods.  The golf phenom just can’t catch a break.  With his divorce now finalized (and the settlement being kept under wraps), his ex is talking about the crazy ordeal and how she was “devastated and disappointed” in her husband.  We’d never heard her side of the story but this can’t possibly help Tiger, whose been trying so hard to remodel his former squeaky clean image.

2- The Emmys.  If ratings don’t significantly increase for this Sunday’s telecast, it could spell the end of TV’s highest honor being aired on the Big Four networks.  Imagine watching the Emmys on TBS…TNT…or USA?  I shudder at the thought.  THAT would be the ultimate diss.

Joker- Glenn Beck.  Not only has Beck called our President a “racist,” he has now scheduled a “Restoring Honor” rally on the same day we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have A Dream” speech.  While Beck asserts that the rally is strictly to honor the military men and women serving the country, political pundits say that the rally – to be held at the Lincoln Memorial – is nothing more than a divisive attempt to take the focus away from King’s message.  Throw in the fact that Sarah Palin is supposed to be a keynote speaker at the rally and I’m just completely thrown at the gall of this man.

Trump - This Week’s Winners

Ace -Kanye West.   Not only did Mr. West join Twitter this week but he also stopped by Facebook headquarters (yep, you read that right) and debuted 4 singles from his forthcoming album, tentatively titled Good Ass.  The musical genius appears to finally be over the nasty press from last year and is pressing on with what we’ve come to expect from him: great music.

King - Aretha Franklin & Condoleeza Rice.  The Queen of Soul and former Secretary of State didn’t seem to be on our wishlist for “dream duets” but they stunned everyone when they performed together at a recent charity event for the Philadelphia Orchestra.  We all knew the Queen had skills but Condi held her on the piano.  Is a music career in her future?

Queen- Isaiah Mustafa.  The Old Spice frontman has just landed a plum role opposite Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Aniston in the comedy Horrible Bosses.  That’s not it…he’ll also appear in Tyler Perry’s For Colored Girls…adaptation and guest star on NBC’s dramedy Chuck next season as well.  Who knew promoting an aging fragrance line could jumpstart a hot career?

Jack  – Sunday’s Bestwinner Y’Anna Crawley.  The reality show champ will release her debut CD on August 22.  Formerly a back up singer for the likes of Angie Stone and Raheem DeVaughn, she tackles one of the greats on her debut, covering Anita Baker’s “Sweet Love.”  The album is entitled The Promise.  Looks like she’s carving out quite the career for herself.

10 - Common.  After co-starring in this summer’s romantic film Just Wright, the hip hop star will tackle his first television role when he headlines AMC’s new drama Hell on Wheels.  The show follows a biracial freed slave seeking to fit into a brand new world.  The show begins production this August.  At this rate, he’s joined the pantheon of successful music to acting artists, alongside Will Smith, Mos Def and his Wrightco-star, Queen Latifah.

Trick – This Week’s Losers

5 – Chris Tucker.  As if no other celebrities learned from the tax evasion case of Wesley Snipes, Tucker is now involved in his own tax issues with the federal government.  Supposedly he owes Uncle Sam $11 million back taxes for taxes he didn’t pay in 2001-2002 and 2004-2006.  Considering he got a $25 million check for starring in Rush Hour 3 (and $20 million for Rush Hour 2), this is just downright unacceptable.

4- Rick Ross.  His much hyped album failed to end Eminem’s streak of five weeks on top of the Billboard 200 Albums chart.  Eminem beat him by just over 11,000 copies making Teflon Don settle for a runner-up debut this week.

3 – Tiger Woods.  Looks like too much controversy is directly related to loss of money.  The famed golfer who was embroiled in an infamous sex scandal earlier this year has lost $22 million in endorsements since his once golden boy image was tarnished.  Dang!

2 – Titanic II.  Okay we all know that spoofs of blockbuster films are commonplace in Hollywood…but c’mon Titanic came out in 1997!  Who still even cares to watch the original as opposed to some cheesy spoof that stars Brooke Burns?! File this one under major mistake…thank goodness it’s heading straight to DVD. 

Joker- BP’s Tony Hayward.  As if he didn’t have to deal with enough flack, mockery and criticism, Tony Hayward has resigned as CEO of the oil conglomerate and was hastily replaced, which definitely implies that all those rumors concerning his possible firing during the early days of the Gulf Coast oil spill weren’t exactly false.  And how ironic is it that he’s been replaced by an American?

Stars came out to attend last nights Espy Awards in LA.  Check out pics from the red carpet and our list of winners from the awards show.

Attendees included (not listed in order)

Samuel L. Jackson, Erin Andrews, Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett, Amber Rose, Bobby Brown, Niecy Nash, Holly Robinson Peete and son Rodney Peete Jr., Danica Patrick, Arsenio Hall, Craig Robinson, Alan Thicke and Gloria Loring, Jesse Williams, Claudia Jordan, Drew Brees and wife Brittany Brees, Chris Johnson, Shaun Robinson, Sean Payton and family, Derek Fisher and Candace Fisher, Vince Young, Lisa Leslie,

Images provided by Bump Shack

Winners of last nights awards listed below:

BEST COMEBACK: Kim Clijsters, Tennis player

BEST FEMALE ATHLETE: Lindsey Vonn, Olympic Skier

BEST MALE ATHLETE: Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints

BEST MOMENT: Landon Donovan, World Cup – U.S. vs. Algeria

BEST TEAM: New Orleans Saints

BEST COACH/MANAGER: Phil Jackson, Los Angeles Lakers

BEST GAME: Canada vs. USA Olympic Hockey Men’s Gold Medal game

BEST CHAMPIONSHIP PERFORMANCE: Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints

BEST PLAY: Brett Favre

BEST UPSET: Northern Iowa shocks No. 1 Kansas

BEST BREAKTHROUGH ATHLETE: Chris Johnson, Tennessee Titans

BEST RECORD-BREAKING PERFORMANCE: Isner vs. Mahut at Wimbledon

BEST SPORTS MOVIE: The Blind Side

BEST MALE COLLEGE ATHLETE: John Wall, Kentucky Men’s Basketball

BEST FEMALE COLLEGE ATHLETE: Maya Moore, Connecticut Women’s Basketball

BEST MALE ATHLETE WITH A DISABILITY: Steve Cash, Hockey

BEST FEMALE ATHLETE WITH A DISABILITY: Amy Palmiero-Winters, Track and Field

INDIVIDUAL SPORTS

BEST BASEBALL PLAYER: Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals

BEST NBA PLAYER: Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers

BEST WNBA PLAYER: Diana Taurasi, Phoenix Mercury

BEST NFL PLAYER: Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints

BEST NHL PLAYER: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins

BEST MLS PLAYER: Landon Donovan, Los Angeles Galaxy

BEST MALE ACTION SPORT ATHLETE: Shaun White, Skateboarding/Snowboarding

BEST FEMALE ACTION SPORT ATHLETE: Torah Bright, Snowboarding

BEST BOWLER: Walter Ray Williams Jr.

BEST DRIVER: Jimmie Johnson

BEST FIGHTER: Floyd Mayweather

BEST MALE GOLFER: Phil Mickelson

BEST FEMALE GOLFER: Lorena Ochoa

BEST JOCKEY: Calvin Borel

BEST MALE TENNIS PLAYER: Roger Federer

BEST FEMALE TENNIS PLAYER: Serena Williams

BEST US MALE OLYMPIAN: Shaun White, Skateboarding/Snowboarding

BEST US FEMALE OLYMPIAN: Lindsey Vonn, Skier

BEST TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETE: Usain Bolt

SPONSORED AWARDS

CAPITAL ONE BEST COLLEGE ATHLETIC PROGRAM: Duke Men’s Athletics and Stanford Women’s Athletics

CASTROL EDGE PERFORMANCE UNDER PRESSURE AWARD: Landon Donovan

Could Nike’s latest commercial be cashing in on the Tiger Woods’ scandal?

Tiger Woods arrived in Augusta Sunday and played several practice holes, the first time he has been pictured golfing on a tournament course since his car crash and ensuing sex scandal.

He has a scheduled press conference today at 2 p.m. (EST) on ESPN which will be his first since the scandal but will be heavily moderated.

The 2 p.m. presser, to be broadcast to a hypercurious nation by ESPN, will take place in a cozy, standing-room-only interview room tucked into the corner of Augusta National’s otherwise spacious media center. Because the demand will exceed capacity, news outlets already credentialed for the Masters were required to apply for a seat, with each outlet limited to one representative.

For the past few months the media has been enjoying the downfall of Tiger Woods’ clean image. Many were stunned to find out that he had several sexual encounters with women other than his wife. A week ago Jim Remy, PGA president released a statement that reported Tiger would  conduct a live press conference regarding his involvement with various women, to only close, by informing the world that Woods has a problem and is currently seeing a Sex Therapist.

With that revelation, radio station phone lines were ringing off the hook and in-boxes flooded as people inquired what exactly was a “sex therapist’ and if it was even a valid position and option for Woods’ road to recovery.

For those who may or may not be familiar, a sex therapist is a professional who holds a degree in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or a Medical field. The term sex therapist is not a protected or regulated titled; therefore, anyone in the aforementioned professions can consider themselves a sex therapist. Though often sex therapist receive extensive trainings in areas that are not required of their regular curriculum.

Sex Therapy focuses on sexual issues and is normally solution focused.  The term “Solution Focused Therapy” simply means that a client will develop a clearly defined issue and their therapist will assist them in working on resolving that particular issue in reaching their goal. Sex Therapy is talk therapy and does not involve touching. Though the therapist may give couples and or individuals activities to try at home. Sex therapy by definition usually refers to a sexual dysfunction, though more recently we are starting to see people, like Tiger Woods, whom report they have a problem with an excessive sex drive and utilize sex therapy to address the issue.   Sessions of sex therapy are usually short and can last anywhere from two to three sessions to over a dozen depending on the individual need.

The American Association of Sexuality Educators Counselors and Therapist (AASECT) and the American Board of Sexology are two recognized organizations where one could find licenses therapist within the United States.  If you find you are having difficulties with your sex life be open with your partner and communicate with them.  More than often the problem is communication and fear that one will be looked upon as nasty or different from normal people.  There is nothing wrong with asking for what you want. Take a risk and tap into your partner’s wild side, you just might enjoy it!  Just make sure you’re doing it with a healthy mind and once everyone is on the same page the possibilities are endless!

For the Full Tiger Woods apology…check out he video below:

Huffington Post:

Tiger Woods appears on the cover of the February issue of Vanity Fair, photographed pre-scandal by Annie Leibovitz. There is a full portfolio inside–never-before-seen photos of a raw, unguarded Woods.

Really Tiger…you really want to show all of America your pecks weeks after women came crawling out of all 50 states laying claim to your Jr. Wood. Now I’m not gonna front, this is the least corniest I’ve ever seen you. You actually look…dare I say sexy ok I take that back. He looks aight…but it does seem pretty ironic that weeks after being outed as a sexed crazed maniac, he’s now something of a sex symbol for Vanity Fair. (These photos were taken pre-scandal but the irony should not be lost on anyone)

Or the striking resemblance he bears to HBO TV series show star Simon Adebisi “Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje” Or maybe not…but you catch my drift. LOL!

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