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RACE: Pretty for a Dark-Skinned Girl?

Usher's ex, Tameka Foster Raymond, takes on the issue of skin tone in the African-American community in a Huffington Post article titled "She's Pretty for a Dark-Skinned Girl."

Tameka writes, "I was appalled when I heard a black woman refer to Michelle Obama as unattractive. The conversation turned into why President Obama picked her as his mate. No one in the witch-hunt made reference to the possibility that Michelle Obama was smart,… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on August 14, 2009 at 7:30am — 3 Comments

One Hit Wonder Show this Thursday at 12 Noon - Please Help ME!!!

It's HOMEWORK TIME: I need your help with my "One Hit Wonders" show coming up this Thursday. Please know what the hell you're talking about before you POST - LMAO! Artists that came out with only ONE HIT!

Leave your comments below...

Added by Kenny Smoov on August 11, 2009 at 3:30pm — 17 Comments

Family Guy TV Show: White Guys and Black Characters

A few eyebrows were raised last week when FOX introduced the cast for the upcoming animated series The Cleveland Show, a spinoff of its hit Family Guy. The show's title character is African-American, but the actor voicing "Cleveland" is the Caucasian actor Mike Henry, who also portrays him on Family Guy.

Henry says even though he's white, he doesn't think it's a problem that he's voicing a black character. Last week at the… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on August 11, 2009 at 1:30pm — 2 Comments

DO NICE GUYS FINISH LAST?

This has been a well-known saying for so long that plenty of men believe it -- which has caused women to believe it too.

But, is it true?

Most women say that they do not want to date a total jerk.

Most women say they want a guy who treats them with respect and kindness. They say they want a man who opens doors, buys them flowers, treats them to nice dinners and spends time actually listening to… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on August 11, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Coach Lesson: How to SPOT a PLAYER!!

HOW TO SPOT A PLAYER

Can you spot a player? Here are tip-offs from author Neil Strauss, who spent two years spying on pick-up artists for his book The Game.

He's just playing games if ...

1. He gives you guilt trips. Says Strauss, "One guy I knew told a girl who was hesitant to go home with him, 'I thought you said you were spontaneous and a free spirit.'"

2. He's got a gimmick. Pick-up pros call this… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on August 10, 2009 at 10:52am — 2 Comments

Halle Berry looks UNHAPPY

Is it me or does Halle Berry look sooo Sad!

I think she's ready to come back to BLACK...???

Hell you can look pissed like this with a Brother...LMAO!

Added by Kenny Smoov on August 10, 2009 at 10:22am — 3 Comments

WTF is going on in New Orleans???

Sometimes you just have to see things for yourself...Enjoy and leave your… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on August 10, 2009 at 9:17am — 7 Comments

YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH...(PT 1 of a Series)

I am so sick of hearing people talking about "The Truth"! Especially WOMEN...

All I hear women say is: Don't lie to me. Tell me the TRUTH. Just talk to me...

Ladies, from a Grown Ass Man let me tell you in the words of Jack Nicholson when asked did he order the Code Red - "YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!!!"

You want the truth?? O.K. here's the truth about "lots" of men.

We love you! We really do. We want… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on August 5, 2009 at 8:11pm — 8 Comments

Steve Mcnair Shot Dead at age 36

The City of Nashville mourns the loss of it's Field General, Father, Friend, and all around good guy, STEVE MCNAIR.

Killed today by a gunshot wound to the head.

Information is flurrying about the murder, but it appears to be a murder-suicide at the hands of a female acquaintance according to police sources.

I will hit you with the details as things develop...

Damn...My heart is heavy for his family… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on July 4, 2009 at 3:55pm — 51 Comments

Artist Battle (Teddy Pendergrass vs. Gerald Levert)

It's the Teddy Bear vs. Teddy P this Thursday (June 25th).

This contest includes the entire body of work of each artist including Teddy P with the Main Ingredient AND Gerald Levert with Levert. You may also consider duets and other special projects when considering your vote.

Please cast your vote and comments… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on June 24, 2009 at 8:08am — 12 Comments

Oh Hell Naw: NBA Players Broke 5 Years After Retirement!

The NBA Players’ Association met with the Toronto Raptors recently to discuss financial prudence among players and during that meeting cited a statistic that scared the heck out of most of the team. It was said that 60% of NBA players go broke after only 5 years of retirement! Are you kidding me?!? That statistic however is said to be an educated estimate and some players actually have a hard time believing it. The statistic could be used as a… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on June 23, 2009 at 7:22am — 1 Comment

Racist Obama Email from TN Lawmakers Office (Newschannel 5 Story)

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Democratic legislators are expressing outrage over a racist e-mail about President Barack Obama that was sent by a state employee who works for a Republican lawmaker.

The e-mail from Sherri Goforth, a legislative aide for Sen. Diane Black, was sent last month to other staff for Republican senators.

"I was shocked and I was… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on June 17, 2009 at 10:00am — 3 Comments

Kenny Online.NET Topic of the Day (The ONE NIGHT STAND)

WE'VE ALREADY SLEP TOGETHER, LET'S DATE!

So ... you've had a one-night stand, but you'd like to date the person again. Maybe sober this time. What do you do? And should you do it at all?

Here are a few good reasons to date the person you just hooked up with:

You know he likes to drink -- apparently as much as you do.

What's your name again? What do you do for a living? These and dozens of other exciting questions… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on June 12, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

The Show: June 10, 2009

Lil' Wayne -- who's reportedly having a baby with actress Lauren London -- is also said to be expecting with signer and former flame Nivea. Gossip site NicoleBitchie-dot-com reports that Weezy and Nivea plan to marry in the next few months. But the site has a big uh-oh -- "Nivea may very well be pregnant, however, last I checked, Wayne is very much smitten with Shanelle (the sister of Danity Kane's D Woods), so the marriage part may be untrue... If Nivea is pregnant, it could very…

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Added by Kenny Smoov on June 10, 2009 at 7:30am — 6 Comments

The SHOW with Kenny Smoov: June 9th Blog

T-Pain's New Chain is Ignant!

During a radio concert in New York over the weekend, T-Pain debuted a major asset -- a 10-pound, 197-karat diamond chain valued at 410-thousand dollars. A little extreme? Twitter members think so. They've taken to the comment boards to declare Pain's actions as "buffoonery at its finest," "a modern-day minstrel show" and "ignorant."

T-Pain has responded on Twitter, writing, "Let's celebrate the… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on June 9, 2009 at 7:00am — 2 Comments

Stay In Your Lane...PLEASE!

During this year's 1 Week OFF for ME I noticed just a lot of "Out of Lane-Ness" going on around Nashville. One big violation (no pun intended) that I saw repeatedly were the enormous amount of Big Beautiful Sistas wearing clothing they have NO BUSINESS WEARING.

I mean seriously, you're smart, sexy, vivacious...why ruin all of that trying to "SQUOZE" your ass in something that does not flatter your physique… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on May 25, 2009 at 1:51pm — 3 Comments

Willie D of the Geto Boyz Facing 30 Years!!

Founding Geto Boy member Willie D was arrested by federal authorities who accuse the gangsta rap pioneer of running a scam involving iPhones. Willie D., born William James Dennis, was taken into custody at Bush Intercontinental, after he was indicted for his relationship with a company named Texas One Wireless. The rapper allegedly posed as an electronic salesman and used eBay to interact with international buyers. He conducted businesses transactions… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on May 15, 2009 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

92Q Mourns the loss of Lauren Johnson

Funeral Arrangements

Thursday 12 Noon

Schrader Lane Church of Christ

In lieu of sending flowers please make donations to:

Regions Bank

Under - Inez Johnson… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on April 26, 2009 at 11:00pm — 9 Comments

Vivica Fox - New TV Show (The Cougar)

Sorry, fellas, Vivica Fox isn’t into being a sugarmama, and she’s laid the game down flat for you punks if you want a chance to tear her backs up before osteoporosis sets in:

Actress VIVICA A. FOX has set a strict age requirement on the young men she dates - because she doesn’t want to become a “sugarmama”.

The 47-year-old Kill Bill star admits she prefers dating younger men and flaunts her skills as an experienced… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on April 23, 2009 at 11:49am — No Comments

The Show (04-21-09)/B Days & Horoscopes

Edward Rudy from Nashville TN is 27

Hayley Hewitt from Lynnville TN is 23

Olivia Griffith from Fort Oglethorpe GA is 28

Joslynn Rollings from Antioch TN is 22

Ken Hammonds from Murfreesboro TN is 30

Miyoka Jones from Antioch TN is 30

Casey Smith from Nashville TN is 32

April Sanderson from Nashville TN is 35

Carl Burse from Nashville TN is 36

Anquenette Mcdonald from Nashville TN is 48

Trina Rector from Nashville TN is… Continue

Added by Kenny Smoov on April 21, 2009 at 10:25am — No Comments