Disilgold Soul Magazine presents The Daily Literary Dish Top Story by Heather Covington aka “The Literary Heat and her Top Ten HEATLIST Multi-Industry  Countdown of All that’s HOT!.

Featured Top Story based on new DLNA Survey Poll Question- Who has the best fragrance, Sean “Diddy” Combs (Unforgiveable for Women) or Beyonce’ (Emporium Diamonds).

The DLNA Survey says that Sean “Diddy” Combs fragrance  “Unforgiveable” is potently more desired by the ladies and men with a sweet spicy scent, but Beyonce’s Emporium “Diamonds” may be a little too old for young adults. I personally like Emporium Diamonds, but it is a little too strong at first whiff. I would suggest combining it with a lotion to tone it down. That SD alcohol is evident for a few minutes and then it simmers down with a light flowery scent that reminds you of a touch of jasmine and gardinias mixed with daisies and possibly raspberries. I have a keen sense of smell so the fragrance works for me. Diddy’s fragrances for both men and the women are sexy as hell and should have been called irresistable. That fragrance is going to move some heavy sales.

Usher smells very nice too, but I can’t help but think I am smelling Usher! We exchanged some words at an event and I just don’t want to smell Usher right now! He thought I was mediatakeout.com and that really disgusted me. All I can do is listen to Usher’s music, but I certainly don’t want to be reminded of him by any fragrance. I bet the men will buy the fragrance because of that song, U Remind Me, a cult classic for single men riding around in their cars on 125th street profiling with sun roofs down and just trying to get the fine ladies attention with an old jam and a of course a car load full of guys blinging and wearing Usher perfume.

 I think I will go into the lab and design my own fragrance simply called, Heather. Nothing smells better than that. Hands down, two snaps and throw your head back. So that is the name of my fragrance Heather Diva for Women and  Heather Don for Men. What I will do is scout for a new mascott for both fragrances every year for a big poster campaign. There you have it! I’ll just order specially designed bottles shapped like an H with DIVA or DON in the middle in gold. I got a big yard so I can grow Heather myself, blend it, puree and strain it keeping a few pieces of the weed in the bottle so bored parfum wearers can turn it upside down like those holiday water-filled snowflake balls and be mesmerized. Let my reign begin.

Taking applications now for my street team at Disilgold@aol.com. One side of my van will say Heather Diva and the other side Heather Don. I’ll include lifesize blow-ups of the spokesmodels that everyone can meet when we arrive in town. And my slogan will be, “Hey, smell both of my fragrances and keep it if you don’t like it to give to a friend and buy it if you love it to keep it for yourself!” Now you know folks are going to say they only like it to get a free bottle, but as soon as they run out, they’ll be at the store buying a new bottle.

Then I’ll invite everyone with a small tag to post how much they liked the fragrance to win a whole year’s collection. Of course, they will give them away to their friends who will in turn want more too, and by 2010 I will have America’s number one selling fragrance. Giggles.

On with the today’s TOP TEN HEATLIST Multi-industry Coutndown of all that’s  HOT!

Disilgold HEATLIST Countdown #10- Check out the review of my book, The Disilgold Way: Countdown 101 From Writer to Self-Publisher by Heather Covington on the www.AALBC.com . The bible novel of self-publishing was reviewed by none other than Mr. Kam Williams.  A media copy made its way into Kam Williams hands from Author House, formerly 1st Books. Yep, I utilized them when they only had 2000 customers and now they have 20,000+ clients, can get your books into bookstores and offer a return policy. My p.o.d. has come a long way and it seems like the stigma is diminishing, so why not stop by my personal p.o.d. store at www.perSOULnalities.com and buy print, hard cover or e-boook versions of all of my p.o.d. version books today. Official Disilgold published versions arrive in bookstores nationwide. Visit our bookstore at www.DisilgoldBooks.com. We did it fam.

Disilgold HEATLIST Countdown #9- If you haven’t heard, your girl here is the Promotional Online Director of Book Expo’s African American Pavilion. Where can you obtain exhibitor’s info right now and join the top  literary industry professionals and celebrities all in one house and promote your titles to licensing rights specialists , mainstream publishers and literary peers? Just visit my official PRESSRELEASEBLASTER center at www.DisilgoldSOUL.com.  Now I know everyone is still waiting for those BEA 2006 and 2007 photos. We’re in a good mood so they are loading like you never thought Disilgold Media coould so many photos. Where? Just visit the entire site of www.Disilgold.com. YOU MAY BE ON OUR SITE and shining and don’t even know it! Celebs are welcome too. We take a lot of photos! You may not even know you have met us at events. I have 12 different looks just like those zany scorned book club members in my new novel, Tekila Nika. Check it out at www.Heather-Covington.com. Warning! The book is about you!

Disilgold HEATLIST Countdown #8- I am way too excited to announce a book that Ipredict is going to be the next mega-seller. What’s the title? CLICK! Who’s it by, the one and only George C. Fraser, a marketing network king. See his www.frasernet.com Power Networking Event details in this months issue of Black Enterprise which features a nice fold out calendar sponsored by State Farm Insurance featuring Dr. Ian Smith as spokesmodel for the 50 Million Pounds Challenge. Now I am going to tell this story one more time. I was supposed to do a booksigning with Dr. Iam Smith and declined because I was like who is Dr. Ian Smith. My bad, I feel real, real bad, but Dr. Ian “Fine” Smith is lighthearted and forgiving. He even sent Disilgold an exclusive breakdown of his babies features. Just click somewhere on here and you’ll see for yourself that Dr. Ian Smith forgave Disilgold. All kidding aside, he is one of the most humanitarian authors out there doing great things and as far as George C. Fraser, I interviewed this distinguished man face-to-face and he is RICH! Ladies he had on 14 kt, cuff links, Armani Shoes  and apen striped suit. Yep, all of that gear Beyonce talks about in her UPGRADE YOU song. Go ahead and listen to it. I guess to be a networking guru, you have to talk it and walk it so I went out and got me a pen-striped shirt and landed a seminar called A NIGHT OF AUTHORS hosted by Mosaic Books and AALBC.com alongside Relentless Aaron and Malaika Adero, Senior Editor of Atria. Not bad, eh!

Disilgold HEATLIST Countdown #7- This is my lucky number so I am skipping this one for myself!

Disilgold HEATLIST Countdown #6- Are you checking out HIP HOP RAW & UNCUT this Sunday on STARZ channel. You better if you know what’s good for you. History is about to be made. It;s hosted by Bern Nadette Stanis, or Thelma from Goodtimes. She’s back and with a hot new book, Situations. OOOOH! I wonder what situations she’s talking about. Let’s read the book ladies and gents.

Disilgold HEATLIST Countdown #5- Now you all know I am a speed typist like my dear friend, Harriette Cole, Creative Director of Ebony Magazine who revealed standing right next to me at Book Expo 2007 that she’s a speed typist too.  So I just want to let you know that my 10 minute exercise is up, so that means I must stop right here, but…

Disilgold HEATLIST Countdown #4-Aw, what the heck, I’ll plug the YOUnity Guild Awards over at www.Disilgold.com. Now you should be voting before New Year’s Eve at www.HeatherCovington.net right now.

Disilgold HEATLIST Countdown #3- Okay, 30 seconds left….

Disilgold HEATLIST Countdown #2-10 seconds…oh my…

Disilgold HEATLIST Countdown #1-Okay shout out to all winners of the YGA AWARD 2007! See you right here on New Year’s Day with all winners. Now I don’t edit my work because I own Disilgold and am under no pressure so just deal with our growth, It gets better folks, but I have to go cook now… BYE-BYE!!MWAH

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December 18, 2007- Disilgold SOUL Magazine Top Story (www.Disilgold.com) – Wil Smith returns with the smash box office hit, “I AM LEGEND!” It was questionable if Wil Smith who has been on hiatus since last year’s mega hit, The Pursuit of Happyness, could attract top draw for the holiday season. “This Christmas” starring Chris Brown was able to rack in 20 million plus, but it’s twin Christmas movie, Perfect Christmas, featuring Gabrielle Union who just enjoyed a mag cover stint on Essence Magazine did so horribly, it was embarrasing. All of these movies had a film cast of top black actors and actresses in my opinion, but what it all boils down to is PERSONALITY, and Wil Smith has got it. He’s  universal and the self-made success story who worked his way up as a rapper to a movie star, and even revisted his rap career that turned out to be impressive. He doesn’t seem to take himself so seriously, always lends a smile and courageously has kept his family together from a past relationship and current marriage to his wife, Jada Pinkett for  the kids sake and it works. What’s unique about the actor is that he has an equally likeable wife in the film industry who boasts an impressive movie roster herself. It seems as if she puts her career to the side for her husband, but for those who know Jada Pinkett Smith, she’s a top selling children’s book author, humanitarian and co-founder of Carolle’s Daughter, a beauty franchise that is doing so well, black beauty is now synonymous with its name. I own a ton of her products. She even had the nerve to start a rock group despite criticism over this. Folks just weren’t ready. Jada’s rock album was kind of funky, just real retro for the Hollywood starlet we’re use to seeing sporting fine couture alongside folks like Posh Spice at events. Wil, no light weight to the music bug either, starred in his own Fresh Prince television series as the one half duo team of a former rap group modeled after his real life. It seemed like Wil and Jada Pinkett were destined to pair up. After all, Jada was the star of “A Different World” until Halle Berry arrived and drew people’s attention to the short hair do, and shortly after nabbed a role in the hit movie, Strictly Business. Not soon after, Jada got her a short blonde crop. In fact, she was one of the first black stars to ever try a crop  do that short next to Mary J. Blige back in the day. Wil was also, married once before and Jada has been linked to Tupac from their highschool years before Tupac wrote songs about his own self- fulfilling mortality and was shot and killed in a drive by. To this day, his killers have never been found. Now Jada’s beauty franchise partnership has reached number one, and her Independence Day star husband who had no choice but to take risks with outlandish movies that could have decided the hit or miss fate of his acting career, have both reached a peak! Something magical happened for Wil Smith this past week. He not only took home top draw at the box office, but the highest grossing film of all time for the holiday season in history. Disilgold Soul Magazine has now named Wil Smith as ”The Man with the Billion Dollar Smile” because once a 50+ million grossing actor, always a 50+ million dollar actor. He’s got loyal fans from the beginning of his career and new fans ranging from tots to teens and adults to seniors who love this guy. Even though the production of the movie was in my opinion unimpressive as far as quality effects, (NOT MY FAULT, I HAVE HDTV SO EVERYTHING LOOKS SUBSTANDARD ON THE BIG SCREEN), Wil made the movie come to life. The title is befitting for Wil as is, WIL IS LEGEND! That is our new slogan, too and deserving. Not many people can carry a film almost solo with a dog named Samantha who should take home the award, but sorry, the Golden Globe Awards may be canned with this big writer’s strike! This dog can act better than your human actors.  I did like the plot of I AM LEGEND and it seemed right on the edge of some modern day dilemmas we’re having with folks who now may acquire polio from bad immunizations issued in the 1940′s. This could mean the return of a worse epidemic than the Tuberculosis plague of yesteryear. Children stand the greatest risk without immunization, but parents who know about bad medicine are intimidated and some refusing for their children to get immunized with new forms of preventative polio vacinations it seems.  Yikes, imagine being given the virus instead of immunization? How do you make up for that mistake? Who knows if this kind of  mutated disease that kills some of the population and morphs others could mutate and bring out a new sub-race (nor black or white) just viral, dangerous and violent like a new form of rabies . In I AM LEGEND, an experiment not only goes bad, but  now you have humans running around at night with an extreme form of rabies.Rabid animals will attack you and there is nothing you can do in most instances. I mean you can’t just roll over and play dead. That doesn’t work with rabid animals. Add humans with minds and feelings inflicted with the disease and you have trouble! What I liked about this movie is how Samantha (his dog) disobeyed Will’s character and ran into a dark tunnel upon helping Wil to chase down some fresh kill potential deer. Now I am going to give a spoiler here because I can’t do any harm now that the movie has grossed out, right? But I will tell you that scene where a diminishing beam of harsh day light  begins to fade as the dawn sets is one of the best parts of the movie next to Wil getting up enough nerve to talk to a mannequin. So natural with such a candid look at Wil  as his character, but ge really himself in this movie. His character may reflect exactly how Wil would act if this movie were true. I am convinced. Wil would give up his life to save the human race. That’s it! Wil Smith for president. To see an exclusive interview of  Wil Smith with Kam Williams, visit www.Disilgold.com MOVIE REVIEW LINK now or see Movie promo on site.

Now on to this weeks DISILGOLD TOP 10 HEATLIST COUNTDOWN!

DISILGOLD HEATLIST#10- The Great Debators produced by Denzel Washington debuts on Christmas Day in theaters nationwide. DISILGOLD HEATLIST#9-WhereITZAt Entertainment Newspaper is hitting newsstands on the regular!Disilgold and WhereITZat publisher met at WBLS launch party for Steve Harvey’s Morning Show, and the direction of the paper is as quality as the family behind this informational news resource. DISILGOLD HEATLIST#8-Have you seen the book trailer for George C. Fraser’s new book, CLICK, creating a top industry buzz yet! Stay tuned for January 14th release. Everyone is talking about one POWERFUL BOOK!  We’ll be right back with details on the BIG BUZZ! Disilgold HEATLIST#7- No Foxy Brown didn’t show up in court without make-up, flats and a tailored suit. Now you all know we think Foxy is one of the most authentic divas in the rap game minus the poor writing on her tracks, but we won’t take away her lyrical skills. She’s sharp, percise and delivers on the mic. Inga had a chance to show she’s a changed  woman after anger management classes, but is this all a front? If not, She now looks like she’s ready to move on to a new level and put the past of violent mood swings, paranoia over thinking everyone is out to get her and a troubled rap sheet with the law behind her. But not so fast! Her fans may be as gone as her fake eyelashes, heavy eye shadow makeup, 3 inch heels and cleavage baring stints. No one likes a trouble maker. Inga Marchand is going to have to really stick by this new persona if she wants to keep her fans. It’s not over until the bling lady stays trouble free for longer than a few years. BUZZ! Disilgold HEATLIST#6- Is it just me or is Mary J. Blige’s new album Growing Pains incredible. She’s sure to earn a Grammy or something is wrong with the world because ain’t nothing wrong with Mary! This album is a MELTDOWN! It’s going to grow on folks in due time,  but it won’t be brining pain! Every track on Mary’s album is uplifting! Anyone who doubts this chick is certainly crazy, deranged and has a very low IQ on what constitutes good music! Oh, and may we add a bird brain and gum wad on the heel of my shoe! That should do it! (GIGGLES) All kidding aside,  Mary J. Blige’s Album is OFF THE METER! Disilgold HEATLIST#5- Disilgold is sharing its most powerful secret of success for CEO’s. Try the Friday night crash routine of the founder of Disilgold and turn in earlier. Cut the tv and radio and just sleep my dear child. Watch your weekend become more productive than you ever imagined. This hibernation at Disilgold is only for the Winter. A new day will be selected for the Spring. Enjoy! Nightie Night! ZZZZZ! You deserve it! Rest up! Disilgold HEATLIST#5- Is it just me or did Wendy Williams grace her best interview ever with Wyclef and possibly derserving of a Pulitzer Award. That was some interview. We can’t wait to get Wyclef’s new album. Love his sound always and even if the Fugees never get back together. The man is talented. His sound is universal. He’s like Bob Marley bringing folks together with love and tolerance.  I learned something new! For one, I didn’t know the Dominican Republic and Haiti were on the same island and tourist agents call the land divide Labbe so folks won’t know it’s Haiti. I tell ya, you learn something new everyday. And for a minute Wendy acted like she wasn’t sure what she was saying, but she knows “she knows” what she’s talking about. She purposely was trying to not upstage Wyclef and all. As a result, he opened up. Ya’ll better stop thinking Wendy is an airbrain. That is Queen of Radio is quite intelligent and pretends to be aloof on her show sometimes I don’t know why. We should know she’s a smart cookie. We interviewed her face-to-face. If folks don’t watch out, I bet Wendy will be the next Vice President or gear up her own comedy show at Carolines. You gotta watch those black blondes! It’s a cover up for an agenda.  I wouldn’t be surprised if Wendy is a correspondent on GoodDay one day. You never know. Disilgold HEATLIST#4- Big shout out to Beverly Black Johnson, compiler of the book Gumbo for the Soul, who forwarded a striking survey revealing blacks don’t go after grants. I don’t know about you, but if there were over 12,000 resources to write to and acquire a grant for your children or ecomomic resources, wouldn’t you take advantage of the opportunity. Well, sometimes the community thinks anything free is a scam, but the fact is, there are millions giving away every year for charitable programs. New York is even giving away money to students on performance based schools. Didn’t everyone hear 50 Cent’s song, GET MONEY and Jay Z’s I Get IT song. hey are telling you to go and get the money! Now to figure out where? Half of succeeding in life is reaching out to the folks you want to reach with sincerity. You never know what blessings may return.  Disilgold HEATLIST#3- Guess which fragrance Disilgold founder, Heather Covington chose from Usher for Women, Dolce & Garbana  “light blue,” and Daisy by Marc Jacobs ? All of them. The theme in 2008 is own everything that you like and what you can’t wear, give it away to someone who will wear it. Disilgold Heatlist #2- The Industry Buzz everyoneis talking about is Dennis Bell’s City Slicker Productions new cd, Infinite Embrace. Stay tuned for steller review! Now this is JAZZ at its finest with contemporary vocals that resonate feel good vibe music you just have to have.

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Top Story on the HEATLIST- Oprah Winfrey and Denzel Washington made a rare appearance together for the premiere of The Great Debators. The movie is produced by Oprah Winfrey. She really didn’t think she would be able to cast Denzel Washington in what is being called one of his best roles ever.  The movie is scheduled for release on Christmas Day. Disilgold issued a DLNA Poll Survey recently asking viewers if they could spend a day with either Denzel Washington or Oprah Winfrey, who would they choose? Well, the results are in! Out of 50 pollers, most said Denzel Washington, and only because it is highly unlikely most folks will be afforded the opportunity to meet him. Anyone can request tickets for the Oprah Winfrey Show and now that she is gearing up to promote Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, it’s so easy to spot her at rallies among thousands. Disilgold Soul HEATLIST #10- The Great Debators premieres on Christmas Day. Disilgold Soul HEATLIST #9- Disilgold recommends everyone shopping this holiday season treat their loved ones to new Samsung Cell phones with BLUE TOOTH. You’ll be able to view the internet. Disilgold Soul HEATLIST #8 – The snack bars everyone is buying by the dozens are Kellog’s Special K Protein bars. With no transfats and 10 grams of protien per bar, and plenty of vitamins, you can eat a few of these a day. They provide good energy for busy writers. Disilgold Soul HEATLIST #7- Spend Friday evenings with friends at Applebees. This restaurant offers the most nutritious meals and ample servings. Disilgold Soul HEATLIST #6- For those ladies who are looking for a hot new lisptick color, COPPER is the color of winter! We are not promoting any particular brand until LEAD results in all brands are revealed soon. Disilgold Soul HEATLIST #5-There are several holiday cd’s but we highly recommend an old skool cd by Stevie Wonder featuring all of his holiday renditions of your favorites. A song you’ll love is “Someday at Christmas,” a classic. Disilgold Soul HEATLIST #4- Have you been cuddling up early on Friday nights and catching some early pre-weekend zzzz’s so you’ll be refreshed to do your weekend routines and chores? This is a great idea. Don’t stay up late on Fridays says the founder of Disilgold. Crash early and watch the results of a productive weekend. Disilgold Soul HEATLIST #3- Giving a workshop or holiday affair this week? Why not buy some real stockings for only $1 at your local variety store and stiff with bookmarks from your favorite authors, plenty of candy canes and treats and surprise giveaway certificates to Barnes & Noble for a few lucky guests. Disilgold Soul HEATLIST #2- Here’s a holiday cleaning top. Why not host an online sale of your clothes you’re no longer wearing or can fit? Make sure your clothes are not soiled or dirty please. No one wants pre-warn clothing. I am taking about clothes you have never worn before and you simply haven’t worn, but can be someone else’s treasure. Be reasonable with your prices. Anything over $20 for used duds online is highway robbery unless you’re a respected celebrity unscathed by controversy and scams. I mean really, don’t sell yourself short of fame by adding a price to it. People want to support you, but also benefit themselves when purchasing your duds. It’s not about you most of the time, but that you have an item someone wants. Disilgold Soul HEATLIST #1- The number one idea on the HEATLIST this week is YOUR ATTITUDE! Many of us need an attitude adjustment. We get so big for our britches we can’t come back down to reality and that is that stars are here today and gone tomorrow. Be careful what you wish for. Opt to please your fans and not just please yourself and needs. Sale books with sincerity and not just to make money. To see today’s TOP STORY feature photo, visit www.Disilgold.com.

Disilgold SOUL Magazine-(December 12,2007)- Disilgold SOUL has received an insider tip regarding a secret relationship between  Sean “Diddy” Combs and songbird Cassie, vocal artist of hit, “Me & You.” The two would make a glamorous couple says our insider, but it is more than likely that they are in a business relationship and nothing more because both undoubtedly photograph well.  The two together make for good publicity. Sean “Diddy” Combs currently has a hot selling fragrance all the rage this holiday season and pleasantly called, ”Unforgivable,” while Cassie is gearing to star in her first debut  Disney movie April 2008.  Reaching the teenage audience is a dream come true for any artist. Raven Simone is just one of many teenage artists to capitalize with endorsements and as the face of the The Cheetah Girls. Cassie could also, be on to big time stardom. The lanky model-like songstress received dismal reviews for her stage performances from fans leading Sean “Diddy” Combs to come to her defense in a video release featured on Next Selection producer and artist, Ryan Leslie’s video blog. Even Sean “Diddy” Combs mentions the songbird’s performance on a tv show was “Straight up wack,”. Cassie looked  emotionless and quiet as she sat between the two music moguls in the footage. The severe criticism actually drew more sympathy for the artist who seemed to take off into oblivion as a one hit wonder, but still managed to attract a strong following of loyal listeners who believe there is more to come from this singer. With Sean “Diddy” Combs making headlines in all major magazines with his relationship issues, DLNA pollers believe the music mogul is still undecided over whom he wants to settle down with. Many artists with extreme wealth fall prey to multiple relationships, but it will be up to Sean “Diddy” Combs to decide how he will address the media with this issue.

THE DISILGOLD HEATLIST #10- The stars came out last night for debut screening of “The Great Debators”in L.A. starring Denzel Washington. The movie premieres nationwide in theaters on Christmas Day.  According to ET, Denzel says he’s gained weight since working on the movie, but has already lost 12 pounds and is on his way back to the gym. Mark your calendar. THE DISILGOLD HEATLIST #9- Oprah joins Barack Obama’s presidential campaign and the two bring out over 30,000 visitors to Columbia, South Carolina’s Stadium in December 9th. Now folks are wondering if he wins, will Oprah be named his Vice President. Oprah clearly is a very powerful woman on tv, radio, in print and now in politics. Will someone replace the Statue of Liberty with a Gold Statue of Oprah? THE DISILGOLD HEATLIST #8- Floyd Mayweather Jr. wins WBC welterweight title fight  in Las Vegas Boxing Championship over Ticky Hattan by a 10th round knockout. THE DISILGOLD HEATLIST #7-  Urban author Chunichi reveals her fashion savvy side with never before seen exclusive photos on the www.Disilgold.com and delivers multiple best-selling books in one year. THE DISILGOLD HEATLIST #6- Author Heather Covington reveals her Top 10 Music Hotlist on www.DisilgoldBooks.com being heralded as a trendsetter for the hottest R& B music on the scene. THE DISILGOLD HEATLIST #5- A retired New York adminsitrator, Julia Swan, brings out many supporters at the Harlem Yacht Club in City Island, New York and Disilgold is granted all access to a sentimental event of an educator and adminstrator of excellence widely respected and loved by parents, teachers, students and family.  The Disilgold e-Literary Dish Story arrives Christmas Day! THE DISILGOLD HEATLIST #4- Rodney Lofton, victim of HIV to gay love affair, debuts his latest book, The Day I stopped Being Pretty. He opened up to Disilgold with never before revealed personal bouts he faced as a victim of HIV and we’re inviting Rodney, a very nice fellow who supports many authors and landed a publishing deal with Strebor to share his tour and news with Disilgold. com as soon as he completes his 2006 tour. December 1st was World AIDS day and Rodney Lofton may be the author to shed light on AIDS prevention and coping of reportedly 1 out of 4 people inflicted with the disease and may not even know it. Disilgold joins the quest as artists like Alicia Keys to urge families, spouses, and people in relationships to get tested and help end the spread of this growing epidemic. Together and with people like Rodney, this disease can be stopped. THE DISILGOLD HEATLIST #3- The YOUnity Guild of America Award receives overwhelming votes per day over at www.HeatherCovington.net.The founder will give away free prizes to every 500th voter per day to keep the momentum shining until New Year’s Eve when winners are announced in over 250 YGA Award categories at 12 midnight. Suggest the next 2 HEATLIST literary referrals right now at Disilgold@aol.com.

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Dec.8, 2007- Rihanna sells 800,000 plus cd’s this year and nabs 4 Grammys along with artists like Akon currently in trouble for throwing a 15 year old boy into an audience which did major physical damage to a bystander. No one is refuting that this boy could have harmed Akon and who was allowed to casually get up on stage as if audience friendly, but everyone knows sickos can strike at any moment and while Akon’s reflex emotions may have overeacted, who is protecting the artists from paparazzi and hostile fans. I think there should be some kind of liability waiver for artists so they are not held responsible for cock pit damages of goers who frequent concerts and risk their lives being in the front row. Celebs have to be very careful of opportunists out there. Rihanna on the other hand, has managed to fulfill a pretty clean non-scandalous rap sheet other than her numerous photo friendly poses with male stars making her look more like a  Good Girl Gone Bad and symbolic of the title of her album. She’s received a lot of pop shots this year but  can the Beyonce’ protege’ turned Rihanna retro with a bob cut reminiscent of  the Posh “Spice” look walk away with a Grammy? It looks promising according to DLNA reports that have Rihanna catching up to over 1 million sales from Beyonce’ and not too far behind in ringtones as well. Her duet with Chris Brown and now Ne-Yo make her a teen favorite. According to Vibe Magazine, it appears that Beyonce’ and Rihanna are not rivals, and if so, they can continue enjoying rising careers. It’s great to see the R& B ladies both at the top. There is so much stress to STAY at the top in the music industry. Many fans have no idea what they go through and have to endure, and so may both ladies win and keep winning up to the ripe age of Tina Turner if they dare who proves you only get better and stronger in time.

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#10- Heavy anticipation builds for the 50th  birthday of the world renown Grammy’s scheduled for telecast February 10, 2008 on CBS at 8pm!  According to Daily News Music Critic Jim Farber, Kanye West  topped the list of Grammy nominees announced December 6, 2007 with eight nominations and followed by six nominations by Amy Winehouse whose soulful R& B sound was a favorite this  past year and following course coincidentally with personal struggles reminiscent of her hit, REHAB and a disgrace to the music industry, period.

On a persnal note, it seems like some female singers of the past just can’t handle stardom too quickly, but we know this is not true for all singers and hopefully not true for Amy Winehouse.

What we have are singers arriving on the scene with talent, but perhaps no scruples as media portrays. Half of artist’s albums when unscathed by scandalous controversy may very well sell multiple copies of their cd’s, but when fans of these music artists know dirt about them exposed in these tabloids, it leaves a bad feeling at the music store for consumers and many wind up passing up that artist’s album clearly realizing that to play music from them indicates familiarity with their lifestyle. I just thought I’d share why so many artist’s sales are dropping and encourage all to keep their noses  and lifestyles clean. Everything counts and once you have a nasty image it smells rotten forever and can never be repaired.

 It’s unappealing to be a druggie and simply equals no future sales on top of self-destruction. It would be a sheer travesty with the reports cirulating if any artist engaging in such behavior took home even one Grammy! Presentation as well as personal upkeep should count or what good is the integrity of an award?

Getting back to Kanye, this will be Mr. West’s third time topping nominations from the Grammy’s, but he has yet to take home one for a major category. 

Rumors circulated that he threw a fit upon losing out on earning an award from the VMA’s. His song, “Stronger” seems to be the anthem for people who have overcome adversity and personal struggles, and why DisilgoldSOUL Magazine is predicting that the singer who just lost his mother, Donda West, after complications speculatively following plastic surgery will indeed be the Album of the Year winner. If not, I am sure his 1 million fans in the first week of his album sales will cry, “The Grammy’s are as botched as plastic surgery!”

DISILGOLD HEATLIST™ #9- Reporter Helen Kennedy botches Wendy William’s title as Queen of All Media by heralding Oprah Winfrey as “The Queen of All Media” in her article, “Bam takin’ a ride on Oprah Express” in the Daily News. All I have to say is that I was the Queen of All Genres since 2001 with a series of guides whether mainstream distributed or street distributed. That’s the bottom line. (giggles) No need of media pitting two queens against one another when I am the queen. I’ll diffuse the deceit in media by taking the title my darn self. After all, you can’t be the “Queen of all Media” unless someone in media who is the head of an award entity gives you that title, and so I stop the madness right now by claiming Oprah as the Queen of TV and Wendy as the Queen of Radio. End of discussion. Just cut it out ladies. Be grateful that you are both number one at what you do. No one is disputing this fact, but  you can’t have it all Oprah and Wendy. Now Wendy has a book club and is promoting politically correct novels about extreme ends from abuse to hardcore erotica. Next thing you know she’ll have a movie about her life and a talk show. The day will arrive when Oprah and Wendy meet face- to- face on either one of their tv shows without Gayle King instigating. Then they’ll duke it out with boxing gloves and of course sponsored fashion couture with Star Jones as referee. Can we say a Reality Show in the making? Then I will have to box the winner and as the Queen of All Genres who defies negativity, I will certainly take the title of Queen of all Media soon.  All I want to know is if Campaign Take Out from the Daily News or Media Take Out.com was first because I am sympathizing with Fred now who should be the Queen of All Media. Only a man in touch with his diva-dude side could write that kind of hoopla on a website. This is a girl’s fight. Stay out of this Fred. Anyway, I found a cd by Wendy Williams around town with all of these hot R&B and Hip Hop artists and like I’m watching Oprah’s new movie this Sunday. You do the research and find out about these two hot items from these dualing media divas who are avoiding each other because that would be dangerous. They are so different, yet so alike and the bomb! Where would I be without Wendy’s Advice Hour and Oprah every day! There I said it, but don’t think I support all of that bad advice from you two. I am counteracting a lot of it on my site at www.heather-covington.com if I have to.

DISILGOLD HEATLIST™ #8 Today I was in a grocery store and well, well, well…I saw a lady holding William Frederick Cooper’s latest book, There’s Always a Reason in her hand. I wasted no time asking her what page she was up to and she mentioned she had read the book already, but was rereading it because of an arguement she had with another reader over a sensitive issue regarding men dating women with terminal illnesses like Cancer. This book made me think, what if I was in the same shoes as Linda, would my man want to stay with me through the long haul and still love me unconditionally? This is a question many couples ignore until it is too late and they wind up broken up because one spouse just can’t face travesties in a relationship. William Frederick Cooper’s book will have you thinking, too. He displaces himself as his main character conveniently named William Mc Call. Hummm?! I have to give credit to Williams for expounding on the  sensitive side of today’s black man and having the courage to do so. This is normally taboo in literature, but William Frederick Cooper seems to have taken over the literary world as “The King of Compelling Fiction.” His craft of dialogue is so real that you can see this book scripted for the big screen. All of your major literary figures have endorsed the book thus far, and as a lone critic who doesn’t sway with the status quo, I must say William has saved the best for last and that is my full endorsement of this writer as one to stay! An author is born!

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Okay I now get the Beyonce’ commercials for Direct TV and understand why she wants to “UPGRADE YOU”. At first, I thought she was selling cable service, but it appears that for those of us who have cable and HDTV, one would benefit from Direct TV and HDTV with 85 channels more. Okay, sold! You did it Beyonce’, but instead of the dancing and singing why not just tell folks what you want us to buy. It took at least a few viewings of the commercial for me to get the idea. I am no differet than your average tv watcher.If you are trying to reach me, you had better be direct… How about that? Like Direct TV.

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Big shout out to Usher. He did hsi thing on the Movie Rocks special featuring Busta Rhymes, Nicole Scherzinger and of course Usher doing his rendition of Fred Astaire’s Singing in the Rain number from the 1950′s. Now I have to be a supporter of Usher as a former stage actor in the hit My Fair Lady in junior highschool. (Big pause). Please follow with real loud laughter. I know this number was very difficult. Remember, talent recognizes talent. Usher’s performance was amazing. His iron legs took out ‘ole silly goofy Fred. Can we say more movies for Usher? I mean, why waste that talent? The boy sings, acts and dances with perfection. I think he can give Christopher Brown a run for his money in a dance off. I saw some moves I don’t think Chris Brown can handle. Maybe I am wrong.

DISILGOLD HEATLIST™ #5 

So I am reading this new book called The Tales of the Obeni by Leon Allen Bryan, quite an exciting read that takes the reader into this paranormal world where reality meets one ancestry with a magical flair. It’s  about this black-preneur named Bennie who discovers an ancient artifact upon vacationing and called “The Obeni.” A charismatic and fresh debut novel, Leon weaves a story about a man whose life unfolds with uncertainty after his sister and her neice miraculously disappear, but yet he suspects they were not kidnapped, but intentionally left due to evidence of emptied accounts.

Somehow, he is lured back to his African History and encounters a mysterious spell by a woman named Whende that draws him into a dangerous love affair, but can he handle what he’s literally “dug up” in quest of love and affection. The book is available at www.writersandpoets.com. Warning: The Tales of the Obeni will have you yearning for more books like it. The only book I can think of on the level of this book is Dr. Ian Smith’s Black Bird Papers. It’s an intelligently written book that draws the reader page-by-page and to the end of this masterful work.

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Looks like the magic of Book Expo  is back in 2008 with so many black publishers gathering once again for the industry event of the year designed to make it happen for publishers and self-published authors. The African American Pavilion at Book Expo 2008 is sure to be a place to visit for many L.A. book lovers and commuting literary folks that is becoming a tradtional event to attend. We have the 411 on new exhibitor’s space going very fast. Either visit www.anberbooks.com or www.bookexpoamerica.com for details on acquirying an exhibitor’s space or stop by www.Disilgold.com for ongoing news and updates regarding THE BEA! It’s going to be grand.

 DISILGOLD HEATLIST™ #3

Made in Hollywood tv show showcases the scene stealing Ruby Dee’s, wife of late Ossie Davis, performance in American Gangster we were talking about in Brian Grazer’s film. Folks have been comparing American Gangster to the flair of Scar Face, but these two movies are in a league all their own and just can’t be prepared even with a similar Black & White movie cover!

Vibe Magazine is starting to look like Hip Hop Weekly with all of those paparazzi shots of celebs and once you start this, it will have to continue. It’s like spoiling a child with candy and when you don’t have candy, they retaliate. However, Vibe had a chockful of stories with captions reflecting articles like DOPE OR NOPE. Almost every pic was a nope because they photos simply where not flattering like Vibe’s usual pics of celebs. Hopefully, the VIBE we all love will return to their simple and chic design with relevant stories, more content and quality photos of folks instead of those mug shots. The stars deserve better than this, but I guess this is what people buy. And- you got to be kidding me. Jim Jones got a “HOT TO DEATH” -old fashioned term from the 1990′s???? with his botched tats over Chris Brown, Reggie Bush and The Game who got barely ON FIRE ratings. The Style A- Z section was by far the least beneficial to readers.  Who in their right mind are rocking bamboo earrings anymore? I didn’t even rock those doorknockers in highschool and I’m from the hood. The best dressed person in the section was Sean “Diddy” Combs and Zoe Kravitz. Also, why advertise Karrine Steffan’s book if you are going to call it a flop? The book is not a flop, just ordinary in comparison to her first book. She’s her own competition, but nevertheless will sell a million copies. It’s like exploiting someone you don’t support. Maybe that’s why the girl is playing games with the media on her website. Her formula for success works and the media are fools for focusing on negativity instead of the young girls who look up to her for direction. I witnessed this with my own eyes at her signing in the Bronx. These girls want to get published by her instead of resort to her past life. Karrine maybe able to help some of these girls if given a chance. At first, I told Karrine I would help out by showcasing some controversy, but she is really all about making sure her child has an education and in my opinion minus past comments, is hardly as crazy as folks think. I have to support someone who has my arm on her site  fidgeting in my bag and suddenly accusing me of being the paparazzi. I am glad that rumor was dispelled when the real owner of a media trash site revealed itself. Sometimes folks just want to knock folks down because they are arrogant, but look who made them that way. I hope she writes a winning Vixen Manual as she has announced. Most women are just mad because they can’t come out the box and show their freak’um side like Karrine. It’s about time someone represents what women want from a woman’s perspective.

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When International R& B/ Pop Multi- Award Singing Diva Alicia Keys, stepped out onto the red carpet of the World Music Awards 2007, photographers, paparazzi, fans and even viewers at home noticed a more confident, yet graceful singer who is once again setting fashion trends. Gone are her classic braids she shared with top spotlight music artist, Brandi Norwood, and today arrives voluminous curls and the classic “Sade” off the face pulled back look to expose the eyes, and window of every music artist’s soul. You get the sense that Alicia is in control of her personal style which radiates with clear simplicity and precision. She mentions on the Late Night Show that she has been perfecting over 600 situps a day which is great for the physique, and especially during the winter months. By spring, all of the ladies will be in optimal shape with Alicia Keys routine. Her music as predicted by Disilgold Soul Magazine is number one on the charts and it looks like 2008 is her year. Today’s HEATLIST is brought to you by the Tonya Blount Show. Visit www.TonyaBlount.com. HEATLIST#10 -Jay Leno finally chips in with paying the salaries of writers of his show during Writer’s Guild Strike. His image is back on top. HEATLIST#9 -Artist Ryan Leslie debut hit, Diamond Girl, debuts on New Yorks’ Hot 105FM and artist makes guest interview appearance heard throughout the tri-state area. His album drops next Spring after his artist, Cassie’s movie and album debuts.

HEATLIST#9- Kevin M. Weeks, author of The Streetlife Series receives a stellar 4/5 stars review from Writer’s Digest Awards. Visit the author’s site at www.theStreetlifeseries.com .HEATLIST#8-Top Author, Donna Hill returns with heavily anticipated book, Wicked Ways. Visit her website at www.DonnaHill.com. HEATLIST#7- Jessica Simpson seems to have found love, but hopefully her daily ins and outs won’t become a tabloid spectacle  show like Britney’s love life. She has a great personality and should keep her good girl image. Life does go on after Nick. She can show the world that one does not have to resort to degrading behavior. Yes, Britney made Justin look cool to America before he was super hot, but of course, Justin has moved on and Britney just can’t shake this fact. HEATLIST#6- Felicia Pride, columnist of the BackList releases new book, The Message which discusses the meaning of 100 of today’s rap songs. HEATLIST#5- Amber Books pilots new promotional program for publishers and authors over at www.AmberBooks.com for those seeking promotion from the nation’s largest African American publisher of self-help books and of course, Literary Divas by Heather Covington. HEATLIST#4- Much praise goes to both Senator  Hillary Clinton and Senator Barack Obama for not accepting a guest appearance on the return of the Don Imus Show despite possibility of  gaining 1 million swing voters. HEATLIST#3- Angie Martinez turns out 1st Hair Show & Beauty Expo that’s all about her fans and guests. Looks like she has a winning event for years to come. HEATLIST#2- Congratulations to Elissa Gabrielle for the successful publishing of new anthology compilation, “Triumph of my Soul” available now.HEATLIST#1- Continued praise goes to Denise Turney, author  of Spiral who releases a monthly Newsletter as featured at www.Chistell.com and called Book Lover’s Haven. It provides a chockful of goodies from writing contests and publishing resources to winners of new poetry contests and her latest industry review. Plus, she pens fantastic stories that have inspired me throughout the years and master the craft of writing with creativity.