After her last disastrous foray into matrimony, Halle Berry swore that she would never marry again. Apparently "Never" has arrived as Berry is engaged to French Actor Olivier Martinez! The couple has recently announced the shock of their engagement to the world and news is pouring out over a stunned Hollywood. All of the predictable rumors are swirling about but particular focus is converging on Berry's engagement ring. The world is fascinated by the ring that would be fitting, for (arguably) the world's most beautiful and sought after woman. The ring, sports a four carrot emerald, hacked out of the mines of Columbia. The jewler that designed the one of a kind piece, has suggested that the ring is infused with hidden meaning and secret symbols, unknown to all but the love struck couple. Let's just hope that Halle, has finally found the fairy tale love she deserves!
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
FIRST SHE SAID NEVER AGAIN; THEN SHE SAID YES: Halle Berry To Wed, Secrets of the Ring!
After her last disastrous foray into matrimony, Halle Berry swore that she would never marry again. Apparently "Never" has arrived as Berry is engaged to French Actor Olivier Martinez! The couple has recently announced the shock of their engagement to the world and news is pouring out over a stunned Hollywood. All of the predictable rumors are swirling about but particular focus is converging on Berry's engagement ring. The world is fascinated by the ring that would be fitting, for (arguably) the world's most beautiful and sought after woman. The ring, sports a four carrot emerald, hacked out of the mines of Columbia. The jewler that designed the one of a kind piece, has suggested that the ring is infused with hidden meaning and secret symbols, unknown to all but the love struck couple. Let's just hope that Halle, has finally found the fairy tale love she deserves!
GOP AT WAR IN SOUTH- GOP Primary Today!
The GOP WAR is entering the deep south today as the candidates will compete in dueling primaries in Alabama and Mississippi. Today's results will either give new life to the campaigns of Santorum and Gingrich, or they could signal the beginning of the end, for Mitt Romney. If Romney loses today's primaries, it will signal a definitive rejection by the deep southern core of the GOP. Political pundits have long speculated that Romney and his Mormon religion would prove unpalatable to southern voters. Today's contest will test the theory, once and for all. In the competing camps, a mixed record of success and defeat has left the Gingrich and Santorum campaigns at a loss to justify their continued existence in the GOP primary. A chorus of critics are beginning to charge that Santorum and Gingrich are dealing unnecessary blows to the party's presumptive nominee (Romney) as the path to victory for both competitors has transitioned from unlikely, to impossible. Romney is far ahead in the race for delegates, with 458 delegates, compared to Santorum's 203 and Gingrich's 118. The GOP primary has proven to be disastrous for Romney, exposing numerous weaknesses in the candidates profile. A series of flip-flops has created the impression that Romney is a candidate without a core. Romney now strains to justify his new-found opposition of policies that he once proposed. While the White-house has occasionally weighed in suggesting that Romney is less-than principled, the most blistering attacks have come from fellow conservative republicans. They have suggested that he is inauthentic, dishonest, and willing to pander (if not lie) to attain victory. It remains to be seen if the former Massachusetts Governor, will be able to recover from the crippling attacks of his fellow republicans. If the conservative tag team, of Gingrich and Santorum should fail to stop Romney in today's primary the chorus of criticism will become a cacophonous clamor, demanding that both end the bruising primary, before Romney suffers even more damage.
CNN RESTORES DISGRACED-ROLAND MARTIN
CNN has lifted the suspension of Roland Martin. The embattled pundit became the center of a firestorm when fans noticed a series of homophobic comments on his twitter feed. During the Superbowl, the political analyst responded to a David Beckham underwear commercial. He tweeted that men should "smack the ish" out of any of their male friends that enjoyed the Beckham ad. He made further comments about a football player that arrived at the game wearing pink. GLADD- an organization representing the Gay and Lesbian community, immediately demanded that CNN take action against Martin. Roland Martin suggested that he was making fun of soccer (and presumably it's fans) and not gays. CNN suspended the pundit which prompted Martin to meet with GLAAD and offer profuse statements of regret for perceived offenses.
(Roland Martin is also the host of TV ONE'S Washington Watch- a show discussing politics and the African American Community)
Friday, March 9, 2012
CELEBRITY CHEF: SUED FOR CHEATING EMPLOYEES!
Mario Batali is one of the most famous faces on the Food Network. He is also one of the most enduring personalities in the culinary world. He is known as the master of Italian cuisine and he became a household name through his line of cook ware and cook books. He owns some of the world's most famous restaurants from Singapore to Las Angeles. And he has recently settled a lawsuit that alleges that he and his business partner have been pilfering profits out of the tip jars of his lowest employees. The suit alleges that Batli's restaurants had a policy of skimming 4-5% from the tips at the end of every night. Below minimum wage salaries are common in the restaurant industry and wait staffs rely heavily on tips to make ends meat. Batali by contrast hosts, The Chew, a syndicated show on ABC. He is also an Iron Chef on one of the Food Network's most popular programs. It remains to be seen how these revelations will affect his popularity. However, the fact that the superstar chef would steal money from servers that make his culinary empire possible can't be good for business! Batali and his business partner, settled the lawsuit which represents over 1,100 employees, for 5.25 Million dollars. The sizable settlement, raises the question; How much Money Did Batali and his partner take from their poorest employees?
DON'T BLAME MICHAEL STEELE!
"Anybody But OBAMA" has been the mantra of the republican party. The phrase became the standard response for candidates and GOP voters alike. No matter how vociferously, the GOP candidates attacked each other, they were obligated to add the highly conditional qualifier; "Anybody But Obama"! Whereas, republican voters saw the phrase as a constant reminder of their unifying first priority, the GOP establishment saw it as a blanket permission to place their thumbs on the primary scales and pick the GOP nominee. When they heard the term "ANYBODY" they took it very literally.The result has been a systematic, disregard for the desires of the party's most loyal voters. In previous years this wouldn't have caused many problems in a party designed to cater to the demands of it's established hierarchy. But the rise of the Tea Party has disoriented the traditional dynamics of the republican party. The party's base felt empowered, and resented the pattern of neglect and disrespect. They were no longer willing to accept their traditional role as the faithful but dogged spouses of the party. Their complaints found a sympathetic ear, in Michael Steele who made more than a few modifications to the traditional primary schedule. He tilted the party's, generally stilted contests in favor of the base.
The RNC under the former Party Chairman, lengthened the schedule, and spaced out the contests in an effort to make them more responsive to the Party's loyalists. The changes worked precisely as planned. The base is having it's say, but that's starting to worry many in the GOP. They wanted a very traditional, tidy, and short contest. Instead they have been subjected to numerous debates, intense campaigning and emotionally invested supporters that have become unrelenting in support of their candidates. This is not at all-like, republicans! And if it all backfires on the GOP, Michael Steele will get the blame. Instead of faulting the flawed candidates, or even the hubris of an establishment that took the loyalty of it’s base for granted, Michael Steele will be vilified. The narrative will be that the gaffe prone Chairman, goofed up-again! HE cost US the Presidency! Fingers are already starting to be pointed his way and the frustrated supporters of Mitt Romney are already slamming Steele's reforms. Chris Christie, called Steele's reforms, "the dumbest idea anyone has ever had". The thankless job of party chairman has long since past from Steele's hands but the constant criticism that came with the title has not. Steele was never appreciated for the structural support he initiated that made the success of the Tea Party possible (Electoral sweeps don’t organize themselves) and now he will become the scapegoat for giving the Tea Party it's voice in the GOP primary.
Monday, March 5, 2012
NEW AALIYAH ALBUM: Set For Release
The loss of few artists could have been as impactful as the loss of Aaliyah! Few artists could merit the adulation, loyalty and sustained relevance of Aaliyah. After 11 years, her fans are still engrossed by her music and captivated by her style and beauty. And now, the loyalty of Aaliyah fans will be rewarded by the release of a new Album that will feature some of her last music. The new album is the work of Jefferey "J-Dub" Walker, a producer on Aaliyah's last album. Details on the album are sketchy at best but the album will apparently feature J-Dub himself (let's hope this isn't a personal project masquerading as an Aaliyah album). When the album will be released and how many original Aaliyah tracks will be on the album are unclear. Stay tuned, WORTHY MAGAZINE, will keep you informed of all developments!
Sunday, March 4, 2012
MEET THE NEW CARRIE! Sex & The City Comes To The CW
Meet The New Carrie Roberts! Annasophia Robb will play the role of Carrie Roberts in a new CW television series that adapts the "Carrie Chronicles" which was a prequel for the incredibly successful Sex in the City series. Robb has been sharpening her acting chops on films like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Race to Witch Mountain, The Space Between and Soul Surfer. The Executive Producer of the new show will be the script writer of the breakout hit, Gossip Girl! Well readers, "what say you"? Is the new Carrie, "Worthy" of the role?
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