TRU Confessions

Are you ready?

2009-09-25T20:27:00.001-07:00

If your a fan of Family Guy, I know you've heard and know Cleveland Brown. After months of speculation and rumors, The Cleveland Show premiers tomorrow on FOX. But I wonder, is it going to be as big a hit as Family Guy? We'll just have to wait and see Sunday September 27th on FOX.

Here's a summary of what the show is based on:

Everyone's favorite soft-spoken neighbor CLEVELAND BROWN moves to his hometown in Virginia with his 14-year old son, CLEVELAND JR. Many years ago, Cleveland was a high school student madly in love with a beautiful girl named DONNA. Much to his dismay, his love went unrequited, and Donna wound up marrying another man. Cleveland once told Donna he would always love her, and if this man ever done her wrong, he'd be there when she called. Well, this man done her wrong.

Donna's husband ran off, leaving Donna with a teenaged daughter and young son. Now she's open to Cleveland and offered him another chance at love. Unattached after the Loretta-Quagmire debacle and true to his word, Cleveland joyously unites with Donna, and he and CLEVELAND JR. move to Virginia to join their new family -- a rebellious new stepdaughter, ROBERTA, a 5-year old stepson who loves the ladies, RALLO, and a collection of neighbors that includes a loudmouth redneck, LESTER, a hipster wanna-be, HOLT, and a family of talking bears: TIM and his wife ARIANNA.

Make sure to check out for more details and exclusives at The Cleveland Show official website.

Long Time No See.

2009-09-25T19:56:00.000-07:00

My TRU Confessionists! I AM SOOOOOOOOOO sorry for being M.I.A. this long, but you all know I'm in school so I won't be able to post as much as I'd like to.

So here's the latest:

According to the LA Times Blog The CW's The Beautiful Life is canceled after just two episodes. It was a drama executive produced by Ashton Kutcher about young models living in New York. It starred Corbin Bleu and Mischa Barton that premiered to just 1.5 million viewers last week. Wednesday's episode was seen by only 1 million.

No word on what will replace the series in the Wednesday 9 p.m. time slot, but reruns of "Melrose Place" are likely. (The CW used a similar strategy to help build "90210" last year.) "Melrose" has seen drops in viewership since its Sept. 8 premiere but recently coaxed back original "special guest star" (and surefire ratings draw) Heather Locklear, who will return for multiple episodes beginning Nov. 17.

In other news....

They may have been whipped up at the last minute, but the invitations to the wedding of Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom look anything but rushed. The couple has been together for a month and the wedding is September 27, 2009.

PEOPLE has obtained the elegant white and silver invite with Kardashian and Odom's first name initials on the front. The invitation notes the wedding is black tie, and hosted by Kris and Bruce Jenner. The back of the invite states it was designed by invitationers Lehr & Black, who also created lavish wedding invitations for Jessica Simpson, Gwen Stefani, and Eva Longoria Parker.

Take a look at PEOPLE.com for more details and more exclusives.

Hey HEYYYYY!!!!!!

2009-09-04T18:22:00.000-07:00

O EM GEE!!! Hey guys! I've been so busy lately and I'm soooo SORRY for not updating you on the latest. I'm not going to be able to post as much because I'm back in school since summer is over, but that isn't gonna stop me from posting at all. So I've got a nice video for you all to watch since I've been gone.

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If you'd like to see more videos from Anthony and Ian, go to their official website SMOSH for extras or their youtube channel.

Jay-Z Vs. Jamie Foxx

2009-08-20T09:07:00.000-07:00

This week's Music Slam is between rapper Jay-Z and singer/actor Jamie Foxx.

Jay-Z's highly anticipated music video for his single, ' Run This Town' with singer Rihanna and rapper Kanye West has finally released. However, Jamie Foxx's 'Digital Girl' Remix featuring Drake, Kanye West, and The Dream released as well.

So who wins the Music Slam this week, Jay-Z or Jamie Foxx?

Take a close look at the two videos below!!!!!

Baby Mama DRAMA!

2009-08-19T17:56:00.000-07:00

Rapper Lil Wayne is expecting two little bundles of joy this year... but they're not twins. He is expecting a child with his on-again, off-again girlfriend Nivea. Now the rapper has confirmed rumors that he is also due to be a dad with "This Christmas" actress Lauren London, MTV.com reports.

"Lauren London, she fine," Los Angeles Power 106 jock Fuzzy said to Wayne. "She very pregnant with your baby."

To which Wayne responded, "Very pregnant, yes," and accepted congratulations from the DJ.

The children will be Wayne's third and fourth. He has a nine-year-old daughter, Reginae, with childhood sweetheart Antonia 'Toya' Carter, who stars in BET's 'Tiny & Toya.'

He announced the birth of his son Dwayne Michael Carter III during the 2008 BET Hip-Hop Awards, but never confirmed the identity of the child's mother. This will be the first child for London, who has appeared in 'Entourage' and 'I Love You, Beth Cooper.' It is unclear whether the actress was seriously linked to Lil Wayne or casually dating the star.

So what do you all think?

Go to Aol's PopEater for more information.

'NEW MUSIC'

2009-08-15T09:08:00.000-07:00

So one of the readers sent me leaked tracks from Chris Brown and Beyonce'.

First lets start off with Chris Brown. 'Changed Man' and 'Don't Know What It Is' are said to be on his new album but his sources say that isn't true. Both tracks sound more mature and I think Chris has grown a lot vocally because his ad libs have truly improved.

For 'Changed Man' it really sounds like he's singing about his past relationship with singer Rihanna but maybe I'm being too analytical.

As for 'Don't Know What It Is' it's pretty catchy and has a 90s sound with a mellow beat.

What do you all think? Should these tracks be released on his Graffiti album?

New Music

Beyonce' had some unreleased tracks that weren't on I AM...SASHA FIERCE. 'Slow Love' is brought to you by TapeMasters INC. and supposedly 'Poison' is being released on DJ Haze's upcoming RnB Mixtape.

Both tracks didn't have the sound for the album and I believe that is why they weren't released with it. Tell me what you think.

I'M BACK!!!!!!!!!!

2009-08-15T08:51:00.000-07:00

HEY HEYYYYYYYYYYYYY! So you guys I've been gone for a bit. Did you miss me? LOL! Yeah I know you guys did. Well after all the craziness in Ocean City I'm back home wishing that I never left. Not much has happened lately except my Dad yelled at me for going to one of my guys friends houses, but that's another story for some other time.

The weekened isn't over yet but what are you going to do today? Let me know because I may relax since Ocean City wore me out as well as the water park. LOL!

TRU's Confession

2009-08-05T19:07:00.000-07:00

Hey guys so this week for me has been pretty hectic. Several decisions to make and yet so little time. I didn't tell you all that I was thinking about joining the Reserves for the Air Force but only for financial reasons. Well I talked to my parents about it and they thought it was a great idea. However, when you join there are several vaccinations that must be made and I'm allergic to a lot of things. So if my body couldn't take one of the vaccination shots, I could die. It sounds crazy but I'm serious.

Anyway, this week has been very unexpected as well LOL! The relationship I had with this individual was truly genuine and I really thought it was unbreakable. However, I guess all good things must come to an end right? Well, its been about a year since I last spoke to him and to my surprise he apologizes to me. I can't really explain how I felt when he apologized because that moment was something I thought would never happen LOL! Why? Because. There are arguments then there are arguments that set things in a perspective. Sometimes it ends things in a good or bad way. I don't know how I feel about him but I know that I still love him as a friend.

Even though I said I hated him over and over I never really meant it. It's like I had to wear a mask that shielded all the hurt, anger, and sadness that I went through because of what was said. After all drama I went through, it's crazy how I can still say 'I LOVE YOU' so easily. I can't get rid of him; I tried but I just couldn't because I need him here. I see him as someone I could never stop loving, no matter how much it hurts me in the process. I feel like we met for a reason. And it's ridiculous how much a friend means the world to me even though we've known on another for a few years.

Wow, I kinda over did it huh? Well tell me what you think.
Have you ever been through this or something similar to my situation?

<3 TRU

So funny but so sad!

2009-08-03T20:34:00.000-07:00

Guys I've had a crazy week sorry for posting up late. Other than that I've got the infamous Drake fall video. All in all, I thought it was funny as hell especially when Wayne said:

"I knew the nigg* had a bad leg but damn!"

Watch the video below.

Oh, and if you haven't heard the Enimem diss "The Warning", take a listen at the video below. Em still has it but I think he went a lil overboard! Overall I thought it was wrong but hilarious. I mean, Mariah should've known there'd be a diss comin from Slim because of the 'Obsessed' video. I wonder if she'll do another video dressed as him again as payback or continue with the beef. Who knows?

Kim K. and Reggie Bush called it quits?

2009-07-27T15:08:00.000-07:00

Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush are no longer an item. WOW! Who knew?

The reality star, 28, began dating Bush, 24, the running back for the New Orleans Saints, in April 2007.

So why have they broken up?

According to US magazine Kim's rep explains the sudden break up:

"Nobody cheated," a source close to the couple says. "This is just a case of conflicting schedules and their lives going in different directions.

Even with all the rumors of engagement and pregnancy, I really thought they would make it through. Who knows, maybe they just need some time apart to focus on their careers and they'll probably hit it off again.

No Good.

2009-07-27T10:25:00.000-07:00

It's agreed, LOVE STINKS.

My story, I've liked him since high school and the feelings faded after I left for college. Now that we've sort of been talking occasionally, some of the feelings came back.

Ok. My problem, he has a girlfriend (well not really lol). They broke up but they are still trying to 'work things out'. College is about to start again soon and we'll both be off in opposite directions.

So I ask, how can I move on to someone else? And how can I stop thinking about him when he seems to be so sweet and we've got a pretty good chemistry? Any suggestions?

<3 TRU

TRU Reality Needed.

2009-07-27T10:13:00.000-07:00

Hey guys, I've been sooo busy and that is no excuse for not posting anything.
So I'd like to apologize for that.

I have a treat for you all. If you haven't seen the 'Alice In Wonderland' trailer, I've got that for you.

The effects, scenery, and make-up for all the characters look FANTASTIC.
I couldn't stop watchin' the trailer even though it's only about 2mins long.

Nonetheless,

Enjoy ( :

Kid Cudi: Make Her Say

2009-07-22T18:51:00.001-07:00

Ok so this is one post I'm very excited to share with you all.

My favorite upcoming rapper named Kid Cudi, known for his hit single Day 'N' Nite, has debuted a music video for his second single called Make Her Say.

It features none other than Kanye West and Common.

It's a pretty catchy tune with a nice beat and jazz like vocals of Lady GaGa's 'Pokerface'.

Overall Cudi's music video is very appealing and creative.

I may not agree with most of it's meaning but I really love this song.

Make sure you all cop his album Man on the Moon: The End of Day September 15th!

Chris Brown Apologizes for Assaulting Rihanna

2009-07-20T13:49:00.000-07:00

It has been a long and hard journey after that infamous fight between Chris Brown and Rihanna February 8th.

After all the court hearings and the he said she said, Chris Brown has uploaded a video for the world to see and understand him on a personal level; to show how heartily sorry and ashamed of what happened that fateful night.

TMZ discovered the video of the R&B artist apologizing for assaulting Rihanna.

He said that he,

"spent a lot time soul searching, and trying to understand what happened and why."

So what do you all think? Was he really sincere or trying to regain his role model image?

Guess Whose Back?!

2009-07-19T16:42:00.000-07:00

Hey yall! I've been so busy lately but don't think I've forgotten you all ( :

Don't you hate when the week goes by fast and the weekend does as well?
Well, I don't know about you but that is how I feel right about now LOL!

Yesterday, I went to a party with a good friend of mine and I have just one thing to say about it.....WHACK! Yall, it was soo lame that lame cannot even be used to describe it. The only highlight was when two guys who had barely gotten into a HUGE fight!

Tell me something, if you have a boyfriend or girlfriend who needed to know your whereabouts 24hrs day and 7 days a week, would you still be interested in them?

In my opinion, I wouldn't because it's RIDICULOUS and I couldn't be with someone whose so insecure and controlling.

I say this because the whole fight scene at the party could've been avoided. But because the hosts boyfriend was so insecure and jealous, he was about to fight a friend of hers that was simply talking to her because they haven't seen each other in a while.

Now how petty is that?

Tell me what you think.

Mariah Carey: Obsessed.

2009-07-15T11:22:00.001-07:00

After the short beef between Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon, and Eminem, Mariah
has finally released a music video for her new single, 'Obsessed'.

I won't give too many details, you'll just have to sit back and enjoy the ride. However, I will say the end was funny lol

So are you Obsessed or no? Tell me what you think.

Peep the vid below:

Take a bow Bruno?

2009-07-15T10:10:00.000-07:00

So I'm browsing through Google and discovered an article on the highly controversial 'Bruno'.

I guess Ukraine isn't too fond of Sacha's humor because Bruno has been banned for nudity and gay sex. Who knew?

According to Reuters:

The ex-Soviet state, where conservative views on homosexuality still prevail, had already banned "Borat," Cohen's previous satire aimed at demasking bigotry and anti-Semitism in the United States. A culture ministry commission concluded "Bruno" included an "artistically unjustified exhibition of sexual organs and sexual relations, homosexual acts in a blatantly graphic form, obscene language, sadism, anti-social behavior which could damage the moral upbringing of our citizens."

I believe this movie will be popular for many years to come, even though it has graphic and racy scenes LOL!

Who votes for Bruno? Well, since it's release last Friday it has been at the top in box offices in the U.S. as well as Britain. No surprise for the U.S. but BRITAIN?

What are your thoughts?

TRU Facts

2009-07-15T10:00:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I will post personal things about myself on here; just so you all can learn a bit more about me.

1. I'm allergic to dairy and citrus products, chocolate, coconuts, grass, tress, and several other items. (Yeah, I know you all are saying how do i live?) LOL
2. My first language before English was Filipino.
3. I sprained my wrist and ran into a mailbox when I was younger.
4. I'm claustrophobic and have eczema.
5. I have to listen to music everyday or my day won't go right.

Smile & Wave

2009-07-13T08:54:00.000-07:00

Check out the latest collaboration from Rich Harrison's girl group RichGirl which features Chris Brown. It's called Smile & Wave. It's a pretty catchy tune and a good summer track to kick back and lay in the sun. For those who don't really know RichGirl, they're currently on tour with Beyonce' opening up for her. I went to see Beyonce' in Baltimore and RichGirl sang acapella 'Over the Rainbow' beautifully and performed their smash single '24s' as well as 'He Aint Wit Me Now (Tho). These girls are nothing to play with and their vocals are out of this world. If you'd like more information on Lydriette, Brave, Seven, and Audra, go to their Myspace to find out more. Do you think this will hurt them in any way since Chris Brown is featured? Tell me what you think.

TRU's questionnaire.

2009-07-11T18:27:00.000-07:00

Every once in a while I will come up with a questionnaire of my thoughts and unresolved questions. And sometimes it won't be pretty, so buckle up and enjoy the ride my friends.

Why do people always think they know you but they really don't?

Why do so many celebrities do idiotic things for additional publicity knowing they have enough already?

Do you truly know your so called friends inside and out?

What is up with all the derogatory music nowadays? No names required LOL

Music or Television? What's more important and which one would you choose over the other?

Is there really any love in this world?

Cancelled or canceled? Does it really matter how it's spelled?

Once a cheater always a cheater... (your thoughts and opinions needed on this one)!

Michael Jackson's Iconic Glove Hid Disease?

2009-07-10T09:56:00.001-07:00

MJ's sequined white glove became a signature fashion item, but according to a friend of Jackson as written from AOL .com, it was really used to cloak the early stages of his skin disease. Actress Cicely Tysona, a good friend of Michael Jackson, says that she shared a fashion designer with him in the 80's, and saw him design the iconic glove.

"All of a sudden, he said, 'I'm doing this glove for Michael.' Michael was beginning to develop the vitiligo and it started on his hand. The glove was to cover the vitiligo; that's how that glove came into being," Tyson said during an interview with Larry King.
"I was there when he was creating it," she said.

In a recent interview, Jackson's dermatologist Dr. Arnold Klein said that Jackson's particular case "was bad because he began to get a speckled look over his body... All over his body -- but on his face and hands, which is hard to treat."

I never would've thought that that was the reason why he wore the glove. Who knew?

RIP Michael Jackson

Skating Babies?

2009-07-09T19:57:00.000-07:00

Now babies can skate?!

Well, Evian Water has made that possible and has received a couple million hits for the 'Skating Babies' ad they've posted on YouTube. According to CBS:

"Over six million hits since its release last weekend - almost three million in the U.S. alone. It's rolling toward rarified territory, the 20 million-plus hits that only the lucky few viral ads get to."

The babies could barely walk, let alone skate. They were placed in front of green screens and Ludo Fealy of the Motion Picture Company and his team in London did the rest, turning the baby-auditioners into roller-dancers.

For some it may seem out of the ordinary but it's something you could watch over and over again..am I right? LOL!

Overall, I give it a 5 out of 5 for creativity; never seen anything like this.
Evian knows all the tricks on how to solicit with babies that have skater ability.

I guess you've got to be good to be lucky in that type of business.

Beyonce'; Sweet Dreams Official Music Video

2009-07-08T22:27:00.001-07:00

Beyonce' may still be on her tour, but she has released her Sweet Dreams music video unexpectedly.

Thanks to Concreteloop.com, I was able to see the full version of Beyonce's not yet label released music video of Sweet Dreams. Concreteloop's creator Angel said,

"The video wasn’t done by the time the label was ready to release Above & Beyonce, but fans are hopefully that Beyonce will again release a full video anthology."

"The video wasn’t done by the time the label was ready to release Above & Beyonce, but fans are hopefully that Beyonce will again release a full video anthology."

All in all, I thought it had nice choreography and the graphics and lighting were perfect. The storyline was relevant to the songs meaning and I believe Beyonce' and the director did a great job hands down.

So what do you think?

Hurry, before the label deletes it! LOL

Interesting....

2009-07-08T19:53:00.000-07:00

Does Race Really Affect Cancer Survival?

I discovered this article on WEBMD.com and I found it to be interesting and important to women.

Black women have a lower incidence of breast cancer than white women, but once diagnosed they are more likely to die of the disease.

"Now, two new studies add to the debate about the roles that access to care and biology play in this disparity."

Poverty and inferior treatment could not explain the poorer survival among black breast cancer patients compared to whites in one of the studies because all the patients received the same treatments as participants in government-sponsored clinical trials.

Black trial participants were also more likely than whites to die of prostate and
ovarian cancer, but they were no more likely to die of lung cancer, colon cancer, lymphoma, leukemia, or multiple myeloma. Estrogen receptor (ER)-negative breast cancer are more deadly than ER-positive tumors.

A 2001 study from Scotland that found that poor Scottish women were more likely to have more aggressive estrogen-receptor negative tumors than middle-class or upper-class Scottish women.

This is serious people! There are thousands of people out here who are not getting adequate medical care, and it does matter.

So I ask what do you think we can do globally to have adequate medical care?

-TRU

Michael Jackson's Memorial Service; RIP MJ

2009-07-07T19:54:00.000-07:00

Live Video streaming by Ustream

Today was unlike any other and one of the most memorable moments in history. Several celebrities came to pay there respects and artists like: Usher, Mariah Carey, John Mayer, Jennifer Hudson, and many others sang beautifully in honor of the legendary Jackson.

From Brooke Shields emotional speech of her friendship with Michael to Berry Gordy's phenomenal and gracious words about his legacy:

"To say he’s the king of pop is an understatement, he was the greatest performer that ever lived."

Just to see everyone give homage and witness a miraculous event that will be spoken of for many years to come is an inspiration for many generations to come.

What really got me was when Michael's daughter spoke about her father in the public for the first time:

"Ever since I was born, daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine,” the 11-year-old said. “And I just wanted to say I love him so much."

To see more pictures of the service go to CONCRETELOOP. If you didn't see the service in its entirety, peep the CBS video above.

LONG LIVE THE KING!

MAY YOUR SOUL FINALLY BE AT PEACE!