Well I can cross three names off my potential co-signer list as life has seemingly not been kind to any member of B2K not named Omarion.
Judging from these clips, I gather they're trying to shop around a reality show (or "realty show") in an effort to obtain some extra cash and another shot at 15 minutes of fame. Yeah...good luck with that.
I've never been a fan of their music outside of maybe two songs that I can't even remember the names of. If you're wondering, yes, at the time I was embarrassed about liking them. But, given the fact I can't even remember the songs, I no longer feel any shame.
I'm not sure if they're [really] trying to get back together, but even with Omarion, B2K only managed one platinum album, so I can only imagine the type of sales they could get without him should they be lucky enough to score a deal with Koch records. To be fair, Omarion isn't exactly moving major units as a solo act either.
Anyone else notice that lost boys of B2K are cursing now? Nouveau BBD in the house!
I don't see this show being picked up by any major channel. I'm actually more interested in a shows like The Adventures of Farrah Franklin, Naturi's Negatives, or Mabel's Mishaps (that's Michelle Williams, to you). But if you're gung ho about following around the remaining members of the would-be New Edition in their quest for a second shot at stardom, there's always Youtube.
Def Jam is asking fans to call, write, email, or fax the White House in an effort to get a presidential pardon for legendary R&B singer and alter-ego embracer Mr. Biggs AKA Ron Isley before he begins serving a three year sentence in a federal prison for tax evasion.
Not to be outdone, the Atlanta chapter of the NAACP is asking the public to not judge Michael Vick before he has his day in court. Vick is charged with federal dog-fighting conspiracy charges. One of his co-defendants has already pleaded guilty to the charges in a plea agreement with prosecutors.
R.L. White, president of the Atlanta chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, said the Atlanta Falcons quarterback has been vilified by animal rights groups, talk radio and the news media and prematurely punished by his team and corporate sponsors.
"If Mr. Vick is guilty, he should pay for his crime, but to treat him as he is being treated now is also a crime," White said at a news conference. "Be restrained in your premature judgment until the legal process is completed.
Does a millionaire athlete that benefits from both his celebrity and wealth he's accumulated from his now suspended endorsement deals really need the help of Mr. White?
Or maybe it's because I'm not a big football fan (Look: The Oilers left before puberty kicked in and the Texans suck, so...) that I don't think someone caught up on federal conspiracy charges for dog-fighting needs my sympathy. He'll be alright. He could shoot a dog in broad daylight and still make more money than me in an hour.
As for Mr. Biggs, take a look at portions of the press release issued by Def Jam:
In an effort to protect Mr. Isley from incarceration for non-payment of taxes, we urge his fans to call, fax, or email the White House immediately to help Ronald stay out of prison.
It is important to point out that Ronald Isley has no prior criminal record, and has been a law-abiding, taxpaying employer since 1956.
Now if that were true he wouldn't be in this predicament, now would he? Hey, I respect my elders, and I love the Isley Brothers and appreciate Mr. Biggs AKA Ron Isley's contributions to music, but I'm not adding my name to a government list because he didn't make his contributions to the IRS.
The IRS is scarier than any drug dealer. You should know not to mess with them.
Ruff ruff and pay up to Vick and Biggs.
I'm sure we have more pressing matters to worry over.
