Beyonce’ Breastfeeding Drama – Are You O.K. With ‘Nursing In Public’ ?

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By breastfeeding her seven-week-old at the table in a restaurant last week, Beyoncé unwittingly joined the growing ranks of “lactivists” taking a stand in support for nursing in public. These warrior women have pushed for legislation promoting breastfeeding and staged “nurse-ins” to promote tolerance. Facing off against them are those who believe nursing mothers should retreat to bathroom stalls or backrooms when feeding.

Anayah Sangodele-Ayoka and Jeanine Valrie, the co-founders and editors ofFreetoBreastfeed.com, are thrilled that Beyoncé, by openly breastfeeding little Blue, haspopularized discussions about nursing in public. Many have praised the singer, while others have condemned the idea that she engaged in NIP — the acronym for “nursing in public.”

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Nick Cannon Talks About Being Scared After Being Diagnosed With Lupus

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Television personality and radio host Nick Cannon made an appearance on “Good Morning America” earlier this week to discuss being diagnosed with Lupus Nephritis, an autoimmune disease that was attacking his kidneys.

“I scared a lot of people. I scared myself,” Cannon told GMA’s Robin Roberts.

He added, “My kidneys were in tip-top shape but I started to feel pain again.” And because of my schedule and everything I had a few blood clots in my lungs which then affected my heart as well.”

Check out the interview below:
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Nene Leakes Shares Her Views On Dating, Marriage, & Divorce On ‘The Talk’

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By Team BLAM

Nene Leakes, star of The Real Housewives Of Atlanta,  stopped by “The Talk” to chat it up a bit on a number of different topics.  Some of those topics included dating, marriage, and divorce.  Most of you know that Nene is outspoken and isn’t ashamed to speak her mind.  Well on this particular episode she was sharing the stage with another woman, co-host Sheryl Underwood, who isn’t afraid to share her mind either.  Check it out and let us know what you think.

 

VIDEO: Viola Davis Wears Her Hair Natural At The Oscars. Husband Says “Step Into Who You Are”

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Viola Davis is covering up less and less these days, thanks to some encouragement from her husband.

During a private dinner party in Los Angeles recently, Davis recounted a message from hubby Julius Tennon. “He said, ‘If you want to wear it for your career, that’s fine, but in your life wear your hair. Step into who you are,’” she said.

Davis, who stepped out at the Oscars looking absolutely gorgeous with her natural said she’s not sure if she’ll revert back to wearing her fake hair anytime soon. “We’ll see,” she said. “I think I’ll change it up every once in a while. It gives me flavor. It makes me feel like I’m spicing up my life a bit.” [InStyle.com]

 

 

 

Bobby Brown Explains Why He Left Whitney’s Funeral Service After Just 20 Minutes. Some Say It Went Down A Little Differently.

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By Team BLAM

There was a whole bunch of speculation around why Bobby left Whitney’s funeral service after just 20 minutes.  Some said he stormed out creating a scene because of seating.

To clear up speculation, his rep released a statement from Brown saying:

“My children and I were invited to the funeral of my ex-wife Whitney Houston. We were seated by security and then subsequently asked to move on three separate occasions.

“I fail to understand why security treated my family this way and continue to ask us and no one else to move. Security then prevented me from attempting to see my daughter Bobbi-Kristina.

“In light of the events, I gave a kiss to the casket of my ex-wife and departed as I refused to create a scene. My children are completely distraught over the events.

Others who attended the service, including the pastor had a different take on what went down.  Check out the video below and see what others are saying.

 

Ne-Yo’s Girlfriend Is Adopting 48 Children From Africa

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By Joel Provano

Atlanta actress Monyetta Shaw has agreed to “adopt” 48 children in the African nation of Swaziland, TMZ is reporting.  Shaw, the girlfriend of Atlanta-based R&B star Ne-Yo, won’t actually bring the children home to live with her, but she will pay their living costs for a year — estimated at $20,000, TMZ says. Shaw and Neyo currently have 2 children together.  CLICK HERE to read more.  

Pics Of Beyonce & Jay’s Baby Are Here!!!!

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From Dailymail.co.uk

Beyoncé and Jay-Z today surprised fans by sharing the first pictures of their baby, Blue Ivy Carter.

The proud parents posted a series of intimate portraits of their beloved daughter, who was born just over a month ago.

Instead of selling their first baby pictures to a glossy magazine for millions the music megastar couple decided to take control posting snaps of Blue to a tumblr blog.   Check out their beautiful baby below and CLICK HERE to see more pics.

Is The Gain Worth The Pain – NFL Star Tony Dorsett Sues The NFL For Long Term Injuries

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By Ayize Ma’at

My “team”, the New York Giants, which I technically have ABSOLUTELY NO OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN just won the Super Bowl.  Yayyyy…i think? During the game, which I watched with my two brothers and a long time friend, I clapped, shouted, farted, ate, debated, laughed, talked sh$T…..you know all the things that men do when we have “church”.  I had a really good time escaping reality for a moment as I relished the comfort of being completely consumed by this game.  However, a few days following me flying high from “my” victory, I was slapped in the face by a sobering reminder of the DARK SIDE of professional sports.  Professional sports is big business and as Tony Dorsett says in the below interview….”colleges are like replacement factories” producing the next “star” to replace you.  There were a couple of things that were said in this interview that made me re-consider the heightened emphasis we place on on sports in our society. The pain that these players are left with after they’re finished being “used up” by the league makes me wonder is it really worth it?

Tony Dorsett is one of more than 300 former players suing the National Football League. He says the league pressured injured players to “get back out” on the field, causing long-term damage.

Your thoughts?

 

Reality Show In Review: Jimmy & Chrissy-A Hip Hop Love Story?

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By Ericka Beckwith & Robin Hunt

Anyone that knows us understands that we love reality TV. VH1’s Love and Hip Hop falls right into that category.

Now on last week’s show Jim Jones surprisingly proposed to his longtime girlfriend…er… um fiancé Chrissy. Chrissy had ahh… proposed to him a few seasons ago and was eagerly awaiting his “Put A Ring On It” moment. She was actually getting quite tired of waiting and took a girls weekend to Miami to let off a little steam. Well, at dinner one night Jimmy pops up outta nowhere and takes her to the side and whips out one gorgeous ring (and I do mean gorgeous)! Of course she agrees and we the loyal watcher were left to think, “Hmmmm was this all just a little bit staged??” I mean she really had to give him the business to realize she was DONE and ready to get him on one knee or she was gonna walk. Is this what it’s come to ladies? Now I’ll admit prior to receiving my marriage proposal to my now ex-husband I did give him the “ish or get off the pot” speech but at the time he had already picked out the ring and told the parents he wanted to marry me – even though I didn’t know.

So I understand Chrissy’s angst but what I don’t understand about this duo is that SHE actually asked HIM to marry her. Yeah you gotta go for what you want ladies but some things just need to be a man’s job. How can we expect him to do what he is called to do by God if he can’t make the step to say,“You are what God designed for me and I wanna put a ring on it.” ? That’s what we need to hear not, “Okay girl since you have hung in there here you go.” Any Martin fans out there? Remember that first proposal Martin gave Gina? The one where he said…”Damn! Gina, here is the ring what else do you want?” Well to me that is what Jimmy might as well have said to Chrissy because this staged attempt at a proposal wouldn’t be the one I wanted, sorry being a little spoiled and selfish here but Prince Charming needs to be that CHARMING! So Chrissy and Jimmy I wish you well… I really do but make sure you are getting the spiritual blessing on your marriage that is so needed in today’s time of jump-offs, groupies and the like.

Ericka Beckwith & Robin Hunt are an integral part of the writing team here at Blackloveandmarriage.com. They love good cocktails and great get-togethers (aka parties). They are moms, reality show junkies and together manage the blog Cocktails And Conversations along with their BlogTalk Radio show by the same name.

“The Obamas” – A Look Inside The First Family’s Marriage?

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New York Times journalist Jodi Kantor’s new book,“The Obamas,” purports to reveal the inner workings of the first family’s relationship.

But is it ever really possible to get inside someone’s marriage — especially that of the President and First Lady?

Given that Kantor didn’t interview the Obamas for her book, (though she says she has previously spoken to both Michelle and Barack about their marriage), it’s unclear how much this tell-all will truly reveal (the book hits stores on January 10).

“The Obamas” has already garnered criticism from several corners. David Remnick of The New Yorkerwote: “Such books regard more earnest matters like history, context, and ideas the way a child looks at a plate of Brussels sprouts.” The Washington Post criticized Kantor for discounting the importance of getting an interview with the Obamas for her book. CLICK HERE to read more.