What's Poppin With The Paparazzi ...

Our Bag Ladies "Gossip Guru" always brings it to us every Tuesday with our What's Poppin With The Paparazzi segment and she literally has us falling out of our chair every week and tears strolling down our face with laughter. Tonite was no different. And one headline in particular was too hilarious not to immediately post and if you missed this eve's show, check it out here OnDemand. But as we talked about last week, Tyra's whole mission to sport her natural locks and get rid of the weave and commence some sort of a natural hair day, has garnered some attention not just from regular folk and fabulous Bag Ladies but also celebs. And one response in particular that we talked about tonite, could not be ignored. Our girl also actress and model, Joy Bryant let a rip! And like my friend and I were chatting about, call me stupid but I never knew she had a weave. Anyway, read for yourself below ...

Joy Bryant wrote a blog over at Essence.com. And she’s being half sarcastic and half real about her own addiction to weave. ANd how Tyra’s “real hair” realization has no effect on her:

As the threads of the grown-out tracks were being snipped, I broke out my laptop and began my ritualistic daily web search. I go from news of the day to articles/blogs about the news of the day, ending up on entertainment/gossip/fashion stuff.

But that day, something caught my attention and trumped all of the glowing reviews of President Obama’s health care speech:

It was Tyra’s hair.

National Real Hair Day? I missed that one…In fact, on National Real Hair Day, I was calling Extensions Plus in L.A. to make sure they had enough of the 20” “relaxed roots” texture hair that I love oh so much (and that keeps selling out like crazy!), and making an appointment to get my hair, I mean, my weave, hooked up.

So Tyra, while I didn’t take part in your observance, I just want to say: “WOW!” You are such a brave woman for breaking the chains that bound you since your teenage years! What courage that took, for you to expose yourself to millions of people! Such fearlessness!
Oh, how I wish I had the guts to do that. I guess I’m much too much of an insecure, self-loathing Negro for all that self-acceptance foolishness.

I’m glad we got down to solving the mystery of what’s under your lace-front, though. I mean seriously, it was “THE” question that has perplexed the world over. And now we see that there’s a beautiful head of hair underneath it all, hair that was surprisingly relaxed and ready for the world. Whodathunkit?! If I had the same length and fullness of hair that you have, I might take my weave out too.

Ha!!!! I’m just playing! Even if I DID have your “real” hair, I’d still be wearing a few tracks or clip-ons up in there.

Why?

Because I’m straight weave fo life, kid!!!

Ima ride ride wit this weave, die die with this weave!!

Let me break it down for you:

See, I loooooove taking new hair out of the bag, combing through it with my fingers, holding it up with my two hands, and burying my face in it. Mmmm, mmmm, mmm! Nothing like a new batch of zig-zag curly to get your self esteem out of the dumps!

The feeling of getting my hair, I mean, my weave done over. I feel human again. I feel sexy. I feel powerful. It makes me feel…it makes me feel…it makes feel like a natural woman!!!
I can be whatever, whoever I want to be with the stroke of a sewing needle…

With long brown tresses and a tan, I’m Pocahontas, ’cause I got Indian in my family. With easy waves, I AM bohemian rhapsody goddess personified. And now that I got blond highlights! What!? I know I look like Beyonce! You can’t tell me nothing! Uh oh, uh oh…
And then I looked up from my computer, and caught a glimpse in the mirror of my head minus the long weavy locks. I looked crazy! Awww hell naw! I looked over at the new batch of hair sitting off to the side waiting to join forces with me. Damnit, I’m trapped, I thought to myself. I can’t let it go. I am powerless over it. Just when I think I’m done, it pulls me back in!

Now I guess I can get help for my self-loathing addiction.

I can learn to accept myself in my entirety. I can emancipate myself from that which keeps me locked-up. I can embrace the natural state of things.

Yup, I can do all of that…

But don’t hold your breath!

Hi, my name is Joy, and I’m a weave-a-holic.

What's Poppin with the Paparazzi!

If you aren't up to speed on what's dominating the celeb front, here are some of the celeb tidbits Bag Ladies discussed during yesterday's What's Poppin With The Paparazzi segment. Everything from Terrell Owen's body and Ciara's new do to NeYo going out like a biatch!

Rihanna is rocking the new punk tuft with shaved sides and back which seems to be the latest trend with everyone from Cassie to LaLa getting down with the shaved look. And I guess moi too :-) ...Whatcha think? Rihanna has such a distinct style and her stylist Mariel Haeen, does such a great job defining her look, it's hard to say Rihanna ever looks bad. Not one of my fave looks but it's summer, we all like to keep it easy.


Chris Brown's (insincere) video apology to fans and Rihanna. The lack of emotion and total look of reading from a teleprompter or a script, makes you question the point and what he is hoping to accomplish. But I do pray he can get back on track.

Yet another video ...NeYo crying like a biatch (you were right Madame Myra), while in Manchester UK as the crowd boos. As we discussed on last night's show, there absolutely has to be some emotional distress going on for other reasons cause nobody balls like that b/c of a sinus infection. I've had more sinus infections then I can count but I ain't never gone out like NeYo! I expect more details to be revealed. It's almost like one would certainly hope there's more going on if cause if he did in fact cry and I mean cry, like that over a sinus infection, that's just ridiculous!


Ciara's new pixie cut. Word has it she's trying whatever she can to boost the mild record sales of her new album. Can't hurt so I guess she get's an A for effort. What do you think of the new do?


Morgan Freeman and his step grand-daughter (pictured here), who he has reportedly been having a relationship with for years now. If you check out last nite's Bag Ladies episode OnDemand, you will no doubt hear my astonishment. You were right Madame Myra. I found it all over including on perezhilton.com, so it must be true. But according to reports, his wife said they have always had an open relationship and plans are, once they divorce, Morgan will marry his step grand-daughter being as though there is no blood relation. Eeeew!

If you don't know, after looking at these pics you surely will know. It's all about that body on TO. Damn! Check out his new reality series on VH1. It's tolerable and if the body ain't enough reason, I don't know what more I could say to sell ya!

All this and so much more celeb gossip and the only way to get it is not to miss us. Check us out at Bag Ladies Reality Radio OnDemand. And catch us every Tuesday at 7p est.

Until we get our gossip on again ...

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Bag Ladies had a ball last evening chatting it up about some of the latest headlines to include women being bullied in the workplace and why it's on the rise as well as what can result from a woman being scorned. Dookie joined in and graced us with her antics. What's Poppin had us gossiping about the latest celeb juice including the potential demise of Baby Phat, Nia Long's comments about rappers and singers tryna be actors and Amber Rose signing w/ FORD. There's more but you gotta check our our featured episode, A Woman Scorned OnDemand at Bag Ladies Reality Radio.

Bag Ladies discussed having paid a visit this week to one of the more swankier salons in the WDC area, Corte and the lovely time had checking out the lavish interior and chatting with the owner of Corte Salon about his vision and clientele, while mixing and mingling with DC socialites. The owner graciously offered you, our listeners a discount on services but you gotta check out last nite's episode OnDemand in order to take advantage.

Stephanie M. from The Pampering Junkies chatted with us about the upcoming Pynk Feathers and Wellness Treasures Expo on August 29th and the fact that this Sunday The Pampering Junkies are partnering w/ District 51 to join the Breakfast Club at Indulj to offer FREE massages, make-up sessions and more. Did you get that? We said FREE. Click here for more details.

Following are three of Madame Myra's Top 10 Ways NOT To Break Up With A Woman unless the man wants to find himself in the same position as Arturo Gatti and Steven McNair:

No.10 - Under the influence
A little Dutch courage might make taking the plunge a touch easier, but a sloppy split becomes all the more sloppy if you’ve had one or two or a few too many. Being high is also, quite obviously, ill advised. It is near guaranteed that breaking up will not go well if you’re giggling uncontrollably, paranoid, jonesing for barbecue chips, or experiencing the symptoms of having used altering chemicals. This goes for her as well; if you know she’s not all there, it’s one of the worst ways to break up with a woman. You want to make sure that you are both of sound mind when you’re breaking the bad news.

No.8 - Remotely
Yes, this is the 21st century, but breaking up is pretty much stuck in the past. Don’t even think about ending it online. Dear John letters have always been disastrous, so the modern equivalent via e-mail is completely unacceptable and flagged as one of the worst ways to break up with a woman. Yes, advances in online chatting and instant messaging now allow you to see and hear, but it still ain't live. Phone call breakups have never been easy, so be a man: Do it in person. And if all this doesn’t tell you that text messaging is an absolute no-no, you’re probably too far gone to be helped anyway.

No.3 - Publicly
Though from the outset, it may seem like a good idea to break the news in a public place, it’s like a no-man’s land, and that’s just the problem. With public breakups there’s no telling what might happen. In this situation, the event is simply not contained. If she gets upset, then you're responsible for making her cry in public. If she’s angry, you look bad as well. Public humiliation is never desirable (for you or her), so close the door to this possibility and stick to locations that offer you and your soon-to-be ex a level of privacy.

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Not so breaking news ...Wassup w/ Usher now?

Despite what you might have heard, Usher has not officially filed for divorce from his wife, Tameka. Although there have been reports of Usher having been seen w/ another woman and probs on the homefront, they are not calling it quits as of yet. It's all over the Internet and blog scene though and if Bag Ladies were that gullible, we might've reported it too w/out validating the facts. But per radaronline and various other sites, a Fulton County clerk confirmed that no petition has been filed as this time. I'm sure Usher might be pondering as there is much more to consider. I think the correct terms are alimony and child support. And Tameka gives the impression like she might try to take Usher to the cleaners. Supposedly, their camp will be releasing a statement tomorrow which Bag Ladies will bring as soon as it's released. And supposedly there is an upcoming Essence magazine piece featuring the Raymond fam so be on the lookout for that. In the meantime, Tameka is continuing to Tweet all their dirty laundry and in the meantime, Usher continues to hang w/ Def Jam exec Grace Miguel who is reported to be 42 (older than Tameka who is 41) and married herself. The saga continues ...

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It's fashion at your fingertips!!

It's time to get Minx'd! You want twinkle toes like Beyonce' or pinstripe fingernails like Fergie, well Minx is for you. A flexible film that's applied to the nail bed like a sticker and heated, Minx nail fashion, a new and glamorous way to extend fashion to your fingertips. Bag Ladies first became interested after reading about the interview Beyonce' did with Glamour UK during which she boasted about wearing Jay-Z on her fingertips. And Bag Ladies went, huh? After reaching out to the folks at Minx, we found out just how popular this technique is in Hollywood and how every celeb from Beyonce' to Rihanna to Christina Aguilerra are sporting this new look.

Minx is all over the red carpet, in videos and on the scene being sported by all the celebs. Bag Ladies being the celebs that we are certainly weren't about to be outdone simply because we aren't on the West Coast so I paid a visit to Natasha Ray's Ms. Dainty's Mobile Spa/Nail Louge which is the first Washington, DC salon to offer Minx.

Natasha does Minx parties and other exclusive, promotional events. I had the pleasure of meeting Natasha and hearing the story of how she met Master Minx, Janice Jordan who is one of the founders/owners of Minx, Inc. and how she fell in love with the technique. I loved Minx from the first moment I laid my eyes on the available styles and designs. It took me a few minutes to decide between the animal print design which was hot or the metallics but I opted for a magenta design and as Natasha advised, I did a bit of a contrast by applying a black and white design to my one pinky ...very chic! As Natasha says, "the simple application process allows clients to be glammed up in half the time." And this Bag Lady guarantees that once you've been Minx'd, you will never go back to a regular manicure again. However, as simple as the process is, it absolutely can't be done by just anyone. You need someone like Natasha Ray who has the skill and expertise to make you look fab. You leave her not being able to take your eyes off yourself nor will anyone else.

You can take your pick of sparkly metallics, personalized graphics and photo-quality designs that can be customized to feature your fave colors, photos or designs.

Visit Bag Ladies Radio OnDemand and check-out Bag Ladies interview with Natasha during which she discusses the Minx technique and why it's so popular and why her clients love it so. If in the Washington, DC area, don't go anywhere else to get Minx'd ...check out Natasha online at http://www.msdainty.com/ and contact her via email at msdaintynaillounge@gmail.com

To find a salon near you, check out http://www.minxnails.com/Minx-Salon-Spa-Finder.asp

Now get Minx'd!

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Our bag just got deeper!!

You asked and now Bag Ladies is bringing you more! Two co-hosts and myself can't hold it down entirely on our own, so we are adding some additional experts to the bag. We want to keep bringing you the hottest trends … Make sure every time you step out, you do so in style and as a lady … Make sure we keep you abreast of what's going on in the world of fashion. Please join Bag Ladies in welcoming Isabelle Philogene of Tres Urban Chic and gossip columnist, Tiffany Warner.

Isabelle is coming on board as Bag Ladies Resident Style Expert and she's gonna keep us all in the know and looking good. Bag Ladies is so excited to add Isabelle to the team. Isabelle brings w/ her a wealth of experience and when it comes to style, few do it better. Isabelle has styled it all from bridal shoots to promotional spots to fashion shows. So get ready for some new segments like tomorrow’s “How to be a cool, chic jet-setter.”

Tune into http://www.bagladiesradio/ Tuesday at 7pm EST.

And if that's not enough … So many of you that tuned into last week's episode, told us how much you enjoyed the What's Poppin w/ the Paparazzi segment f/ Tiffany Warner. Bag Ladies is bringing Tiffany back and guess what, she's gonna stay awhile. Tiffany is gonna be dispensing all the juice, dirt and gossip on the scene and the behind the scenes. Based in LA, Tiffany is an entertainment/gossip columnist and reporter. So if you wanna hear it first, be sure to tune into Bag Ladies each and every week.

-- Lady Erin