It’s December 2008, and who would have ever guessed that America would have it’s first African-American Black President and another television host on the outskirts of shock media don her own television show on national airwaves by the name of Wendy Williams.

 Her gossip, love for life, adoration of fashion, helpful health minutes and load sof alluring celebrity gossip may be a secret ingredient to catapult her radio empire into a television empire once her show returns to FOX 5 TV

The question pressing many fans of the radio to talk show host was whether or not her radio show  which would measure up to the same ratings without her sidekick, Charlemagne Tha God by her side on air. Thus far,  Disilgold.com pollers believe the show is just as enthusiastic and exciting as the show with the former Charlemagne Tha God who has as many supporters as opponents for his sharp wit and no holds barred style upon responding to critical issues and even phonecallers on the show.

With many memorable moments, it would be advantageous for  WBLS to maintain syndication of the Best of Wendy Williams Shows for history should never be erased as often happens as one rises to the top. Once history is erased there is no turning back so it seems, and why I will give an extra point or two to the show when Charlemagne tha God was on the air being that commentary is always great to hear on the commute home. I don’t doubt Wendy will make up for her lack of a sidekick by interacting more with her phonecallers.

I wish Charlmagne tha God the best because he did enhance the show. I don’t think his presence on the show revealed just how bold he can  get and I am sure another radio show will pick him up, so we’ll hear about it soon.

He may even become Wendy Williams own competition one day and obtain his own tv talk show. Producers who understand the wealth of history don’t let treasures disappear. I believe in Queens and Kings ascending to their throne and of course, passing the baton to new Kings and Queens for this is how legends and true icons are made.  Do you agree that Wendy Williams Show is still on Fi-yah. Shoot me an email to Disilgold@aol.com !

Some reported sites aired a semi-nude photo of one of the Cheetah Girls and guess what, some top officials of MACY’S banned them from guest appearing in the Thanksgiving Day Parade. It was apparently a publicity stunt for one of the girls to appear to be more sexy, but it backfired.  We won’t mentionher name since the artist has not come forward that it was indeed her. More than likely, lawyers are being drawn up to prove a photoshop disaster, but this is highly unlikely.

One of the girls apparently may have instructed a publicist to release photos and pretend the photos were taken from a stolen lap top. The Cheetah girls may now be banned from the channel they are on once concerned parents find out.

Hannah Montana got away with suggestive photos on a magazine, but these starlets are now in hot water and may have messed up their  appeal to a young audience. They simply are too young and immature looking to be taken serious in any adult roles and it was just a bad move and embarrassment.

The buzz is this proves that these particular media sites are undercover paid pr sites for artists begging for the wrong attention since such defaming photos should conjure up retaliation. Thus far, almost every self-exploited artist on these media sites sales have either plummeted or just didn’t take off as expected.

Some artists had the world in their hands and blew it with controversy in believing  bad publicity is better than no publicity. The bottom line is every step an artist takes is critical toward longevity. Never sell your soul. Every action may come back to haunt you. In other words, don’t get caught showing your ass and you don’t even own your own tail! If certain media sites aren’t looking for you, go where you are respected and stand out with class and not just an ass.

John Legend, the Black Asiatic and sultry looking singer with smooth and intoxicating vocals who has crossed over big time into the mainstream market like Seal and doesn’t look like he’s slowing down any time soon is back with the highly anticipated album, “Evolver,” which offers an array of songs reflective of men’s dreams, desires, vulnerabilities and machoism of course, without holding back.  The album is right on time, well written, arranged and produced.

 A great cd cover with a monochromatic flair and bold red title letters is classic and worthy of collecting alone instead of downloading the singer’s tracks.  One of his top smash hits is no other than GREEN LIGHT with a splash of Andre’s hip hop lyrics. Andre is something like a phenomenon and understated, but yet one of the top rappers out there bringing a comical, yet political  pop -edge feel to his lyrics that is universal.

 That said, Evolver is clearly a winner by top music standards and listeners. John Legend can indeed sing well and his looks while not the most controversial of all RNB and Pop singers on the market, his music for surely makes up for his clean church boy flair.

On the other hand, is his performance flair as evidenced on Dancing With the Stars. I just wanted to exchange John Legends lyrics, “Just a little bit closer,” With your pants could be “Just a little bit looser.”  HE seemed restricted by his clothing. I think he can really dance if given more room to breathe. The leather jacket and eurocentric tapered pants just look to 1980’s. John Legend would have faired better with a Neyo inspired suit with a dash of his own personality. Maybe a top hat, Beyonce inspired hand glove and cane. I mean you’re a super star John. Add an eyecap and pocket link chain. Don’t play it so safe. Take a risk with some more creative flair…, a vest,  a crisp white shirt with removable sleeves that the ladies can rip off, some dips down low and gestures to the ladies like “I’M THE IT MAN” of the year or something. In other words, a confident flair along the lines of Usher.

It will be exciting of course, to see John Legend literally EVOLVE, but right now, my nephew could have performed his act and why no matter what Janet Jackson’s sales are looking like  because of the generation gap right now who just did not get to grow up with Janet, but are now discovering her knack for performance on stage which set her apart from any other entertainer and always will, demand more and more and more. An artist has to be willing to strip his soul on stage and even if it means becoming an alter ego to have an excuse, but  be careful, many have not done well being an alter-ego on stage or symbol perhaps, like Prince. I say be John Legend and truly take off from where Michael Jackson left off performance wise. We’ve had James Browns and a Luther Vandross, but who is the real John Legend.

I don’t want to see that teeny bop dance anymore John. I want to see you walk out, command screams from the audience and flip the minds of the audience as a sex symbol. Why not. When you clearly have the best male voice in the business with cross over appeal, you better work it.  So on that note, countdown to the real evolving of John Legend. If you disagree, email me at Disilgold@aol.com.

Heather Covington is the author of Tekila Nika: The Forbidden Bronx Video Diary Tales by Babe Charisse Worthington available now. Visit www.Heather-Covington.com.  Visit her  Daily Literary Dish column on www.Disilgold.com

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Beyonce performs on stage with all girl band she scouted for nationally at World Music Awards. Her efforts paid off. She’s back with a new alter-ego called Sasha Fierce where she puts on a bladed glove. If this is what it will take for the performer to give audiences what they want without acquiring backlash than so be it. Don’t blame Beyonce. Blame Sasha Fierce. Beyonce or Sasha Fierce, this former Destiny’s Child lead singer is determined to hold on to her reign. Her new album lands November 16th.

 Bobb’e J. Thompson                     

 The Role Models Interview

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Headline: Tete-a-Tete with “The Tot Heard Round the World”

            Bobb’e Jacques Thompson was born in Kansas City, Missouri on February  28, 1996, the youngest of nine siblings. Like his baseball great namesake whose pennant-winning walk-off home run in 1951 was dubbed “The shot heard round the world,” this Bobby’s meteoric rise has led to his being referred to as “The tot seen round the world.”

            For he exhibited promise as an entertainer early on, starting out as a rapper at the age of 5. The next year, he made his acting debut on the TV series My Wife and Kids, and he’s been working steadily in showbiz ever since.

            The talented youngster has been on such shows as That’s So Raven, Human Giant, Cory in the House, Just Jordan, Whoopi, Joey and The Tracy Morgan Show. And he’s made just as much of a mark on the big screen in everything from My Baby’s Daddy to Shark Tale to Cellular to Idlewild to Fred Claus.

Here, he talks about his new movie, Role Models, a raunchy teensploitation flick where he co-stars opposite Seann “Stiffler” William Scott and Christopher “McLovin” Mintz-Plasse.

KW: Hi Bobb’e, thanks for the time.

BT: No problem, no problem.

KW: In Role Models, you have a couple of co-stars, Seann and Christopher, who are better known as Stiffler and McLovin. Do you think that might happen to you after everybody sees you playing Ronnie in this picture?

BT: Yep, everybody’s going to be like, “Hi Ronnie!”

KW: How was it on the set working with them and the rest of the cast?

BT: It was a blast! This movie was just so much fun to make. It felt like we were a family and we had a ball doing what we did.

KW: And how was David Wain as a director?

BT: Oh, he was nice. He’s a cool person to work with. He let’s you be you.

KW: Do you have a mentor in real-life, like your character?

BT: No.

KW: Have you had any wild experiences similar to what Ronnie is exposed to in the movie?  

BT: No, I haven’t.

KW: You started rapping at the age of 5. Where did that ability come from?

BT: From my musical ear. I just picked it up.

KW: Were you still living in Kansas City at that time?

BT: Yeah.  

KW: Are any of your other brothers or sisters actors?

BT: No, I’m the only one.  

KW: Bookworm Troy Johnson asks: What was the last book you read?

BT: They have me reading a little Shakespeare, the Bard of Avon.  

KW: Do you have a tutor, or do you go to school?

BT: I’m home-schooled.

KW: Is there any question no one has ever asked you, that you wish someone would?

BT: No, not really.   

KW: Music maven Heather Covington was wondering: What music you’re listening to nowadays? 

BT: I listen to Lil Wayne.

KW: Do you have any plans to make your own album?

BT: Yeah, I’m going to make a CD a little later.

KW: I heard you talking about going to church before. What’s your favorite Gospel tune?

BT: My favorite Gospel tune would probably be one of Kirk Franklin’s songs.

KW: How have you been able to be on TV so much and make so many movies and you’re not even a teenager yet?

BT: Auditions, basically. I went out to auditions.  

KW: Yeah, but you have to be really good, too. Plenty of unemployed actors go to lots of auditions, but still don’t get work. What’s your secret? Have you taken a lot of acting lessons?  

BT: No, I never took any acting classes.

KW: Which do you prefer comedic or dramatic roles?

BT: It doesn’t matter. They both pay the bills.

KW: [Laughs] That’s funny. You sound like a natural comedian. Have you ever considered doing standup?

BT: I’ve done it already, at the Belly Room.

KW: Where, in Hollywood?

BT: Yeah.

KW: “Realtor to the Stars” Jimmy Bayan would want me to ask you where in L.A. you live.

BT: Marino Valley.

KW: How can your fans get in touch with you?  

BT: I have a page at MySpace.

KW: Do you answer your fan email?

BT:  Yep, all the time!

KW: What’s your favorite hobby?

BT: Football. I play running back in a pee-wee league.  

KW: Who’s your favorite pro football team?

BT: The Dallas Cowboys.

KW: The Columbus Short question: Are you happy?

BT: Yes.

KW: The Tasha Smith question: Are you ever afraid?

BT: No.   

KW: Thanks, again, Bobb’e, and best of luck in the future.

BT: Okay, bye.  

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An Open Letter to Barack Obama

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Based on polls and surverys, here are 19 reasons why I beleive Barack Obama won the presidential election.

1.       Barack Obama exercised his right to vote. His vote made a difference like so many African Americans who have not voted for years, but came out to represent over 60 million votes beating McCain’s votes by almost ten million votes.  Every single vote counted!  People didn’t give in to intimidation or negativity.  Some folks died during this election process as victims of hate crime.  Others died hating.

The first thing I did was get down on my knees and pray for humanity to quell their hatred toward the results. I prayed there would be no riots or hate crimes. Then I somehow got my new kindergartens who have never been in school to write letters to Barack Obama for they are the first generation of youth to witness a black president to take office.

Some will argue that if we as Americans are to be agents of change than why not address Barack Obama as just  “president,” but even I know and any blind person can see he is a black man. He was always black. Any man who chants what do we want and are we fired up is a black man who knows his roots.  The only letter missing from Barack’s name to spell out black is “L” for love. The American people added this letter on November 4^th.

2.       Barack Obama lead nearly a flawless campaign with advisors who were able to counteract every projected counter punch.  This strategizing has never been seen in the history of elections proving that running an election is no different than a teacher planning her day to teach children. When you plan for success you achieve your mission with flying colors.  It was unfortunate that one of his chief advisors died just a few days before election of a massive heart attack. America felt that heart attack.

3.        Bruce Springsteen’s endorsement made a huge difference in swaying swing voters. Bruce is America. He represents that  “white all American bred boy” who didn’t grow up with a silver spoon in his mouth. His performance as well as Jennifer Hudson’s for another event, just captured the nation.  Music brings the world together.  There were other artists like the Obama girl, and Christina Aguillera’s  plea for people to get out in vote. Some folks post election campaigning encouraged people to vote just a day or two before, but for Disilgold.com, we’ve had the message CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN on the site since the beginning of the year.

      Many media entities were clearly irresponsible and only showed results in intervals before the election to gain rankings and jump on the bandwagon at the last minute instead of encouraging people to register . I personally got a few dozen people to register and it made a difference in New York.  New York rocked the vote!

4.      Right before the election, America suffered one of the worse stock market crashes in history since the Great Depression. This sense of despair led people to stray away from supporting the Bush era. Failed Bushonomics made folks not see Republican of Democrat, but change. Regardless, Bush will go down in history for inviting Barack Obama to the White House to ease his transition as a first black tenant,  and hand him the keys the day he steps into office.

5.      Barack Obama’s message of “Change We Can Believe In” and “Yes We Can” became a self-fulfilling prophecy as folks at the very last minute decided to go out and vote despite earlier exit polls that clearly showed McCain ahead earlier on. Palin did not help McCain lose the race. She actually got many supporters out that ordinarily would not have come out who simply did not want a black man in office. this is evident by the majority of southern states who voted for McCain. She will be back in 2012.

6.      Being that the race exceeded beyond 22 months, people from all races began to wake up and realize that there is a strong possibility that we may have the first African-American president in history.  The GOP TRUST anti-Obama/Biden ads added a feeling of disgust to voters who felt like those old-fashioned brow-beating techniques were a dirty last minute trick that should not be tolerated. It’s called the “Bamboozle Effect.” America expected an upset the day before, but prayer and people’s spiritual faith unified the country. Dr. Martin Luther King’s Dream lived on. His message CARRIED HOME on November 4, 2008. Dr. Martin Luther King said, ” When we get to the promise land!” and Barack Obama said, “I promise you!” The correlation snd torch bearing symbolism are all there.

7.       Barack Obama was by far one of the most eloquent, well dressed and fit presidential candidates since Robert F. Kennedy. He quickly became a Rock star and once a rock star  always a rock star. Rock stars cross color lines and transcend all cultural barriers.  Barack became universal. Even countries over seas were routing for him. His image is something like a phenom. People are obsessed with what goes on behind closed doors with Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.  Already, the world is eager to find out all about their first romantic dinner since winning the election as a team. However, I am sure that the Camelot era of the Kennedy’s will not be fabricated to take centerstage for there is much work to do.

8.      Barack Obama laid out his plans for change in front of America’s eyes. This was an important move.  He also, authored works that clearly defined his character such as in Dreams of My Father and The Audacity of Hope.  Some people talk the talk, but others walk the walk. Barack Obama is indeed a top organizer. Those skills will carry over well when he takes office.

9.       The Hip Hop Community was very instrumental in getting young people to Rock the Vote. They made getting involved with the voting process fashionable and hip and while many of those hip hoppers never showed up and several ballots were missing that were not turned in on time from voting drives, the Hip Hop community involvement created the necessary excitement for events and rallies to form to spread the word since rap is a universal form of music all cultures enjoy. Many continued props to Jay Z, Sean Combs, Nas, KRS 1 and even  50 Cent. All of their support toward their own charities and efforts were well noted although many entities failed to report their good deeds.

10.   MYSPACE  and several social networks exposed the importance of this election to future young voters. Many people turned their profiles into Barack Obama profiles which set off the hope factor into action in following pursuit of an old adage, “If you can think it, you can achieve it and if you can believe it, you can win it!” or did I make that one up to? Have to check my published works. It’s the only way to establish and fortify firsts without contest.

11.    The Latino  Black, White, Asian and Black community were unified in voting for Barack Obama. This was a beautiful moment in history and critical toward overturning swing states and even though states like Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia did not Rock the Vote.

12.   Barack led a 49 city to city tour which he poured millions into. Folks refused to let this great man down who invested in his supporters state by state, community by community and neighborhood by neighborhood and still looked great.  You could tell he was ready to lead this country and lose it all for America. A lot of media entities who suffered from set back effects of the writing strike were relieved and renewed.

13.    Barack led a fight against a great opponent. Anyone who serves in war is to be admired for bravery, loyalty to one’s country and endurance. I know he felt like Barack Obama will have plenty time to run again, but isn’t that setting up America for that double standard where circumstances prevail over what’s morally right? Barack Obama clearly led a better campaign.

14.   Oprah was very instrumental in silence through it all, but no one can forget the show she did allow Barack Obama to come before the elections. It helped America see who Barack Obama really was. Other media were very bi-partisan in that they were fair and presented both sides view points like CNN CBS, FOX, ABC news are all to be commended. I saw a lot of good in these stations and some fine journalist like Katie, Keith and even David. Does  anyone consider late night hosts journalists. I do! BET addressed the issue of getting out to vote and registering in time.   Sirrius Radio debates tuned in over 35 million listeners and I am sure were very instrumental.  Micahel Baisden showed a lot of support early on and reaches a nationally syndicated audience.  Saturday Night Live’s parody’s helped America get over the curiousity effect and America realized they were already tired of Palin.  The exploitation factor damaged her reputation. The image of her bobbing her head with hands tossed in the air seemed ill contrived and mocked the Hip Hop community. BARACK REMAINED professional at all times. His children looked stable and happy. This is key because a stable family means the president can run this country.

15.    Jesse Jackson’s major slip up eluded to the fact that Barack Obama doesn’t see black or white, but he sees blue from sky to ocean and that which surrounds America. Jeremiah  Wright said all of the things American opposing forces  would say anyway. And Tavis Smiley only reinforced key issues that would have been brought to light anyways. In other words,  what appeared like disciples of destruction toward Obama helped in a big way. And no one can forget Reverend Al Sharpton’s struggle with the Jena 6 incidents which reminded blacks just how critical it is to have representation in this increasingly racist world where the opposing few are still the majority. Where Barack Obama will not be able to address all tragic community issues, Jesse, Jeremiah, Barack, Al Sharpton  and journalists like Ed Gordon will.  Their legacy would have been forgotten had they not all spoke up in their own way with enough punch to fortify their placement in history. This effect is no different than Frederick Douglass,  W.E.B. Du Bois and Thurgood Marshall all having opposing opinions on the U.S.A.’s judiciary system. Without opposition there is no progress.

16.   No one can forget that Barack Obama made thousands of calls himself. If one person tells just one thousand people that they got a call from Barack Obama, the buzz gets around and it’s easier for polls to reflect supporters and project winners. The calls were from the heart and will leave behind a legacy to those who received those calls.

17.   Plenty of people gave out buttons and obtained paraphernalia to support the cause, but what I found the best tool was Barack Obama’s own YOUTUBE videos addressing every day people. This was instrumental. I also, commend events like the African American Pavilion at Book Expo which issues Barack Obama an award for Book fo the Year way before the election and announced he would be our next president. Motivation, recognition and support goes a long way in helping boost a candidates over all morale. Don’t think for a minute that even the most successful people are not affected by awards and honors.

18.   Finally, folks really want to know the exact marketing plan that took effect so I have summed it up here:  GOD!

You can print millions of marketing tools,  set up a site asking for donations, tour every city, attend every function commanding thousands in donations for one dinner plate, gain endorsements from supporters,  take on a tireless advertising campaigns, evade all viral markets,  gain a publicity team, volunteer callers, expose your plan or change and study the course of what great leaders have done, plus have a team of eyes to monitor any adversities, but with so many opposing forces, this time God intervened and made Barack Obama the chosen one.

19.   Even machines that suddenly broke couldn’t deter voters from waiting hours to vote. Responsible media like Jet Magazine alerted voters of the obstacles ahead and what to do while some folks pondered on whether or not to wear paraphernalia on Election day.

 20. Bonus: The literary community became an agent for change on millions of forums with hundreds to thousands of members where support for any one candidate can be lethal. America did not just Rock the Vote, the literally killed it! Folks had made up their mind they would tear down the voting system and rebuild it by withstanding any obstacles. The effect is somewhat bibical. In fact, read the bible and see all of the self-fulfilling correlations of this massive work to what happened on November 4, 2008. YOUNITY became the agent for CHANGE. It’s clearly in the bible.  Seek and ye’ shall find.

Credit: Copyright 2008. Disilgold Publishing. By Heather Covington. Disilgold@aol.com.

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November 10, 2008- It appears from our resources that several media entities went wth a rumor that Rihanna collapsed on stage while performing in Australia alongside Chris Brown for their duet rendition of the mega hit, Umbrella. However, after Disilgold.com examined actual video footage, it is evident and clear that she walked off stage, motioned the audience that she wasn’t well and since those reported rumors, we hear she is okay.

Several false rumors circulated in less than a few hours claiming Rihanna is pregnant, has the flu, was drugged, motioned to get off the stage and suffering from same mysterious symptoms as Janet Jackson while recently performing on stage.

Disilgold concludes an old fashioned illness once experienced as a former model. It’s called sleep deprivation, body exhaustion and dehydration. Performers often fail to realize that they need double the intake of not just water, but vitamins. Your body sweats more under hot lights and especially while wearing those rubber pant suits that don’t allow the body to breathe. This happened to comedian Martin Lawrence who actually collapsed while wearingmultiple sweat suits while jogging to burn extra fat. Add an adrenalin rush while performing to a crowd of screaming fans and you’ve got one celeb in need of a few hours of rest, water and real home cooking. Don’t forget she is performing next to Chris Brown. That’s enough to steal the artist’s energy. Keri Hilson should have been there as back up to sing her ENERGY song, because Chris clearly won this battle. Over all, it was very intelligent for the singer to actually walk off the stage before passing out which would have definately caused Chris Brown to stop performing and come to ther aid.

If Rihanna had fallen and collapsed as falsely reported by several media entities, it would have been the end of Chris Brown’s career to leave her there on the ground while performing. Due to the poor resolution of video online it wasn’t evident to viewers who actually believed the commetary of several sites who falsely claimed the singer collapsed.