Rihanna and Chris Brown Controversy

Over and over again, someone, somewhere is being hit. One out of 3 women is abused in this country...these are reported cases. Where is the line drawn? When is it abuse? When is it dangerous and when does it need more attention? Ladies, help yourselves and get out before it's too late. I take this issue to heart because I have a loved one dear to me who is in this right now and I am so scared for her. I can only tell her so much but she has to want to leave. She doesn't see what everyone else sees. "Oh, but he's a good father." and "I don't think he would ever go that far." and "He's just saying that because he's depressed and angry." Best one of all: "I must have done something to provoke him. It's partly my fault." 

Tell-tale signs for anyone out there...

• Your abuser shows controlling behavior: If your significant other is telling you who you can hang out with, what friends you can have, when or where you can go, what time you need to be home, THAT IS A SIGN!!! that this relationship is damaging your soul and spirit. Is he going through your emails, looking at your cell phone calls and texts? Why does he not trust? Wake up! Get out! 
• This person is using threats or guilt: "If you don't..." blah, blah, blah, then "I'll leave you." "If you don't..." yadda, yadda, yadda, "then you must not love me enough." These are manipulative ways the person is trying to control you. Love is not that way. Real love does not have conditions.
• The person insists on sex: HELLO!!!! This is surely a sign that the relationship is not healthy. Sex is not even the issue. It's control. It's not about "love". This person wants to be in a position where you are vulnerable. THAT IS SCARY!!
• (These 3 points discussed on the Oprah show today.)

It is a good thing that the Chris Brown and Rihanna situation has surfaced. This is not good for any of our youth to witness. I hate to say it, but I'm sure there are some people out there who say "She deserved it!" BS! No one deserves it! And there are some people who believe it was just a one time thing & he won't do it again. What do you think? Haven't we had enough of this? I don't care if he is a mega-star. He deserves what's coming to him. I hope that she starts to wake-up and see the real deal, too.

NEW Dancing With the Stars SEASON 8 BEGINS March 9th

Check out this awesome line up...

• Belinda Carlisle, #1 Go-Go and one of my idols!!
• Nancy O'Dell, Gorgeous Blonde Anchor with Access Hollywood
• Chuck Wicks, Country Star
• Gilles Marini, HOT hot shower Stud from Sex and the City
• Jewel, Blonde Beauty Alternative Pop Singer
• David Alan Grier, Comedian and Actor
• Lawrence Taylor, Football Star & Giant
• Lil' Kim, Booty-Shakin Rapper/Artist
• Denise Richards, Hot & Sexy Model & Actress
• Shawn Johnson, Olympic Gymnast Golden Girl...the youngest this season
• Steve-O, Reality's Most Daring, Tattoo Infested Guy
• Steve Wozniak, MAC Mastermind, Co-founder of Apple Computers Millionaire
• Ty Murray, Rodeo Champ and Cute may I add

I am so looking forward to this. Some pre-2-Hour Premiere thoughts...Denise Richards totally has the sexy hips advantage.  Shawn Johnson will no doubt have great flexibility and choreography talent. Lil' Kim...whoa! Watch out America. She may get both steamy and sexy cuz I know she's got moves and talents. This just may be the show's most exciting season ever. The guys? I can't wait to see Steve-O wear some skimpy outfits to show off all his tattoos. MAC wizard? Steve Woz...hmm...you may have moves in the tech world, but can you jig-it baby? I can't wait!!

Melissa Tells All on Ellen

Jason broke up with Melissa at the Final Rose episode and now Melissa spills the beans about what really happened...at least from her point of view. I love that Ellen got this first interview because I love Ellen. The thing that bothers me about all this "Bachelor" drama is that these people cannot live their lives without millions of viewers knowing the details. But of course, that's what they signed up for. I'm sure the contract stated that they had to share experiences no matter what...on TV! I guess if I had children and an economy like today's, I'd tell all and show some and more for the money. MO MONEY MO MONEY!! It's all about the greens, baby!


So, Melissa, I'm sorry for what Jason did to you. I think you knew that the two of you were not meant to be together in the end. It may have been a huge challenge based on the way both of you have talked about it. Since you didn't exchange vows, you both had a way out. If you had both went ahead and eloped, then that "I do" would have been forever and maybe we would have seen you both on Dr. Phil! But now, as you've shared with Ellen, you have a new beau. Good for you! Good luck and best wishes to Jason and Molly, too!

THE BACHELOR'S FINAL ROSE!!!

OMG! OMG! I can't believe that! Although, I guess this as as real as it gets. Jason first picks Melissa and then has a change of heart. Quite honestly, she seemed like a bitch. But I'd turn into a bitch, too if I were Melissa. On the other hand, Molly was just a damsel in distress waiting for Prince Charming to come...or to come back I guess. Only time will tell with this Love Triangle. Although, it's not a triangle anymore. It's just a line segment, from point A to point B (...for all you Geometry  Club members.) From Jason to Molly, since Melissa is out of the picture. UNLESS it becomes a fatal attraction situation. Again, only time will tell. Molly is surely smitten with the whole situation and will demand some answers of course. But she got her man. (Oh yeah, and Melissa called Jason a "bastard" on live television! Wow! That's crazy...and funny, too!)