Barack Obama Is A Renegade.

The Secret Service has come up with some clever codenames for the first family. These names will be used in case of emergency (which-- if we're being honest-- is totally feasible). Check out what Yahoo Buzz had to say on the issue:

The Secret Service takes a lot of risks for the first family. So it's only fair that the agency gets the honor of coming up with code names for the president-elect and his family. Various sources within the Buzz recently revealed the not-so-secret nicknames.

Mr. Obama will be known as "Renegade" (move over, Lorenzo Lamas). Michelle, a woman of many talents, will be referred to as "Renaissance." Malia Obama's name will be "Radiance," while little sister Sasha's will be "Rosebud."

That's cute and all, but doesn't it defeat the purpose? KNowing the Obama's this is probably just a rouse to throw us off, and they probably have some real authentic Black power names like, "Huey P" and "Angela D"... LOL... I'm just sayin....

New Beyonce: "Smash Into You"

Bey's out with another single... Yet again (big shouts to Sandra rose for the link!). Word on the street is the Stans are disappointed... They are not really feeling ya girl's alter ego: "Sasha Fierce". Could this really be the case? I guess it's up to y'all.... WATCH:

Trick, Sit DOWN!

Did this trick really say, "It's an amazing feeling... You know, our first colored president." Well... Did she? I need y'all to decide because it sure sounds like it, and if she did-- I'm coming for that A$$ Lindsay! You're on my hit list! Sleep with one eye open, I ain't never scared, and I can take you on and your little Pop-eye-Olive-Oil-girlfriend. Bring it! SMH...

Quote Of The Day...

"What Angelina did was very uncool."

Hey... Someone had to say it. And, I'm glad that Jenny (not-so-much-from-the-block) actually had the cohones to finally say it. Thank you, Michael K!

Handing Down The Torch...

According to Yahoo News, Barack and George met today in the White House to discuss the transition of power, amongst other things. This is the first private meeting that the President and President Elect have had since Obama's victory last Wednesday. Michelle and Laura were chilling in the residence-- most likely discussing china patterns and curtain details (because I can't think of a THING those two women would have in common otherwise). This is indeed an exciting time for our country, but Obama defintiely has his work cut out for him. I can imagine Dubya Bush saying something like, "Dude....I fucked up. Your shit is gonna be toast for the next few years... It's an uphill battle. My bad homie...". And subsequently, I can see Obama saying something like: "Man.... This ain't shit. If I can deal with the hardest thugs from the South side of Chicago-- I can romp wit' Osama and them..." Ha!

Oh Really, Captain Obvious?

"I think it's pretty obvious who I'm seeing...I Love her very much." Lindsay Lohan says in this months issue of Harper's Bazaar. Yet when asked if she was a lesbian she staunchly replies, "No!!!"... Hmmmmm, something in the kool-aid ain't kosher with that one, and something is definitely wrong with her because when aske4d whether she is bi-sexual she said, "Maybe...Yeah".

Maybe? No honey-- you were right the 2nd time. You are DEFINITELY of the carpet-munching variety (LOL), but hey, I'm not hatin'-- do what you do. There should be no shame in your proverbial game. As long as you know and understand that DENIAL ain't just a river in Egypt honey...

Plies Covers VIBE...

If this is the future, someone PLEASE take me back to the past... I've tried, and I've tried, but I just can't stand this dude... Not only is he the epitome of every whack-ass gangsta-thug stereotype-- it's NOT EVEN AUTHENTIC! The man went to jail once like 2 years ago for a traffic violation or something... He was not a gang-bangin' criminal from the age of 13 as he claims in his music. What's more? I think he talks like a person with autism, down-syndrome or some sort of speech impediment... Nothing sexy about ailments. The gaudy jewelery, saggy pants, and grills? He's just a really bad walking cliche... Sorry fans...

Quote Of The Day...

I spotted this quote on Bossip not too long ago, and it really made me think. There are many Black intellectuals that were not shocked at all by Obama's election and victory, and they claim that Black America uses race as a crutch and focus way too much on race as a barrier in America. I personally believe it's defeatist to just give up on trying because you think you are "doomed" because of your race. Sure, racism exists in America, but so do successful Black people. And no, they are not all Uncle Tom's, and no, they are not all trust-fund babies. Some people just rose to the occassion, fought the good fight and made things happen. Scholar John McWhorter had the following to say on the subject:

Obama has come in for some criticism for not putting forth a “black” agenda—i.e., one designed to combat “racism” in various ways. It’s because he knows that paradigm has no useful application to our times.
The harsher penalization of crack than powdered cocaine that has put so many black people in jail needs revision, but it was not created by racists: The Congressional Black Caucus helped pass it. Newark’s schools are not failing because of racism, when New Jersey funds them as liberally as schools in the suburbs and most of the teachers and staff are black. America has problems and our new president knows it. However, is America’s main problem still “the color line” as W.E.B. DuBois put it 105 years ago? The very fact that the president is now black is a clear sign that it is no longer our main problem, and that we can, even as morally informed and socially concerned citizens, admit it.
There is nothing at all “unreal” about this. It is, after all, what we were supposed to be working toward. We must embrace it.

Things that make you go: "Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm".

Over The Weekend...

Sasha Fierce was in full-bloom at the 2008 World Music Awards in Monte Carlo. Word on the street is that homegirl wants to play the lead in the adaptation of "Superwoman"... My whole thing is-- why she always tryna re-do something? She was sued twice for stealing songs, she stole the concept for her "put a ring on it" video, she did "Dreamgirls" (adaptation), "Gold member" (adaptation of Foxy Brown as her character "Foxxy Cleopatra"), she's bnow playing Etta James in ehr current movie... How about some totaly originality? How bout a totally new character that she can really create and transform into? I mean-- the whole replica thing is just getting a little bit outta hand... Bless her heart.

Picture Of the Day...

He got the hottest chick in the game, wearing his chain! Check it out y'all... The flyest 1st couple since the Kennedy's. Barack and Michelle went out for a romantic dinner in Chicago over the weekend... Good for them. They sure can use a fun night out, I'm not even mad. GOBAMA!

Meet Our New Chief of Staff...

Forgive me for my tardiness faithful flock-- work's been kicking my butt! But I digress... Meet the newest member of Obama's cabinet: Rahm ("rahmbo") Emanuel. He is our new chief-of-staff. Hillary definitely co-signs, because Rahm was part of the Clinton Administration as well-- so it's safe to say he "knows his way around the kitchen" so-to-speak. The NY Times as Emanuel's reaction to Obama's decision on appointing him to the position:

“Now is a time for unity,” Mr. Emanuel said. “I will do everything in my power to help you stitch together the frayed fabric of our politics, and help summon Americans of both parties to unite in common purpose.”

In a statement, he added: “Like the record amount of voters who cast their ballot over the last month, I want to do everything I can to help deliver the change America needs. We have work to do, and Tuesday Americans sent Washington a clear message — get the job done.”

What I like about Rahm? I like how they describe him as an "often-profane, combative Chicago congressman versed in the ways of the White House and Capitol Hill". Ha, that rocks.

GOD Save The Queen...

Hallelujah holla back-- ya girl is still a frightful mess... BUUUUUT, word on the street is that Amy Wino is finally receiving treatment for her various addictions. Apparently, she is so committed to this goal, that when her husband "Blaaaaaaaaaake" Fielder-Civil finally got out of jail yesterday-- homegirl didn't even go to greet him! He had been in jail for 12 months, and as soon as he was free, he checked his happy ass into a rehab clinic... Smart move. Anyway, I hope that Amy is getting the help she deserves. She is uber-talented and we are soooooo sick of seeing her eff-up her life. There are thousands of girls (ahem, ahem) who would die for the opportunities she's gotten at such a young age. It's high time she get herself together and appreciate it!

For Serious, Sasha Fierce?

Beyonce-- better known as-- "Sasha Fierce" (gaaaaaag) performed in an interesting ensemble yesterday at the MTV Europe awards in Liverpool. I'm not going to lie-- the outfit she wore for the performance would make even Solange "tsk-tsk" and shake her head in disgust... LOL, I keed, I keed. But it was pretty crazy... Check it out: