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“Family And Friends, Remember Teena Marie”

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Dressed in white, hundreds of close friends and family gathered at Forest Lawn cemetery on yesterday to remember R&B superstar, Teena Marie.

The 54 year-old singer and producer, died December 26, in her Pasadena home, but no signs of trauma were found according to investigators.

Stars in attendance were:

Queen Latifah (who looks very sloppy in this picture)

Flex Alexander (One on One) and his wife Shaneice.

Smokey Robinson and his wife.

Stevie Wonder…

And Motown Founder, Berry Gordy (seen here hugging Teena Marie’s publicist Lyn Jeter).

Marie is survived by her 19-year-old daughter Alia Rose, also a singer who performs under the name, Rose Le Beau. Rose recently tweeted these heartfelt words to her mother: “I will make you proud until we meet again, I love you @MsTeenaMarie.”

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“ReCap: The Game’s Season Premier”

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The much-hyped and anticipated Season 4 premiere, of ‘The Game’ aired on BET last night (the prior seasons were on CW11).

But everyone’s talking about the steamy scene between resident Cougar, Tasha Mack (Wendy Raquel Robinson), and Donte (BET’s 106 & Park host, Terrence J). I had no idea who this Terrance J was, until I saw some of your comments.

There was so much going on in last night’s premier:  Melanie and Mack don’t believe DJ is really Malik’s son. So Melanie swabs the cute tyke’s mouth for a DNA test, which turns out to be negative.

Later on in the show we find out the DNA test result was a mixup, and that DJ is in fact Derwin’s son. The DNA mixup plot was ridiculous and unlikely. But then again, this is TV, and we can pretty much expect anything.

The two battling divorcee’s, Jason and Kelly (Brittany Daniel and Coby Bell), provided comedy as they mocked Shaunie O’Neal’s reality TV show “Basketball wives” while their daughter Brittany aka “Brit-Brat” was like 9 in the last episodes but looked 16-18 years old in last night’s premier.

The only character that I truly despised was the womanizing Malik (Chanchez). BET managed to fit every black male baller stereotype into Malik’s character. In the opening scenes of the show, Malik is seen banging his team owner’s wife (Meagan Good), whom he later dates openly with no shame because the rules don’t apply to him.

So CEO family, what are your thoughts on last night’s premier?

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“(The Game) Cast Promoting Tonight’s Show”

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Actors Tia Mawry-Hardrict (Melanie) and Pooch Hall (Derwin), appeared on the PIX11 Morning News this morning to promote the new season of BET’s “The Game” in NYC.

The new season premieres tonight on BET! While castmates Pooch Hall, Tia Mawry Hardrict, Wendy Raquel Robinson and executive producer Salim Akil have all been making appearances to dish details on the show’s season premiere.

Channel 11 was “The Game’s” original network before they were dropped, this is what Tia Mawry-Hardrict had to say about it. 

“When we were with the CW we had very little support, now we have media attention. The CW gave us no promotion and now we have tons. Working with BET has truly been amazing.”

Read more!

I know y’all will be tuning in tonight.

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“Problem: Black People Are Missing From ‘OWN’

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The Oprah Winfrey Network…

According to Sheila Johnson Co-founder of Black Entertainment Television, who feels Oprah Winfrey needs to open up her circle a bit and add some diversity; specifically black faces.

Johnson said “We love the Dr. Phil’s and the Suze Orman’s but there’s also African-American experts out there that I think, she should start bringing on her show that can reach an even wider audience.”

Oprah responded to the criticism by stating:

“We couldn’t ask for more – we built it and they came,” Winfrey told Multichannel News Thursday night during an OWN dinner party. “My dream is that they continue to come. It’s a long process – it’s not about this weekend it’s about sustainability long-term, but I’m pleased with the start.”

Let’s hope Oprah will take heed to some of the criticism and find a balance that will reflect everyone, especially since she has such a wide, diverse audience. Lord knows my mother loves her.

Tell me CEO Family….has anyone watched the Oprah Winfrey Network since it aired?

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“Can Mayor Corey Booker Revive Newark?”

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Booker has succeeded where every past Newark mayor failed. Booker is one of Newark’s greatest resources with his Oprah connection and after receiving the charitable whims of a 26-year-old billionaire, Booker remains on top.

But can Corey Booker succeed in cleaning up Newark?

Combating crime was his first priority, and the city has made significant progress however the recent layoffs of police officers is unavoidable in order to deal with unanticipated short-term problems.

“Newark is among the nation’s most improved cities crime-wise,” said George Kelling, head of the Greater Newark Safer Cities initiative and co-founder of the Police Institute at Rutgers. “My guess is that the zones of safety have increased enormously.”

If Newark is to thrive economically or otherwise, it must convince investors that the city is not only open for business but it is, indeed safe.

Meanwhile, Newark’s best pitchman (Mayor Booker) spends much of his time on the road, seeking another large-sized donation while tweeting to a million Newarkers and non-Newarkers (such as myself) 🙂 that he is winner who is constantly on the move for the betterment of his city and its residents!!!