'It Kills Me' by Jarius (Melanie Fiona)

Who should play 'Jessica' in 'Roger Rabbit 2'?

With Hollywood confirming the news that "Who Framed Roger Rabbit 2" is in the works, you have to wonder if it's prudent to go the cartoon route or give the mantle of "leading lady" to someone of the fleshly realm.
Not since Marylin Monroe has a screen starlet ramped up the testosterone types like the one and only Jessica Rabbit.
Here are a few candidates taken from around the Web for the part:

Jessica Rabbit 1: Haute and spicy

Hmmm, not too shabby. You think she's a natural Strawberry though? And the dress seems too flammable, an accident waiting to happen? Hmmm, maybe not.

Jessica Rabbit 2: Heidi Heidi Heidi Hoooo

Supermodel and supermom Heidi Klum pulls the role off effortlessly as the sultry nightclub singer married to a hare. No doubt she'd get the role, and we probably can throw in a couple of shots of Seal clutching a "Rose" or something.

Jessica Rabbit 3: Will are my pills?

Of course, you can always go with a more tragic-looking figure for the top lady. This one, obviously for a Halloween party, may have had one too many Tom Collins though to make it through the film. Anyway, red dresses do something to us, don't they?

Jessica Rabbit 4: Disney meets the Scrip club

Aaaah, let's get some Motherland in this piece. Who framed "Jesshika" Rabbit, anyone? The acting chops may not be there but -- say what you want-- the bros are with me on this one.

Jessica Rabbit 5: America's Next Top Bottle

You can tell a hype, can't you? She looks waaaay too dependent on that ciggy. And while the model world these days is into the thin-look, we think this one needs a tad bit more loin before it's all Hollygood.

Jessica Rabbit 6: Pixar, eat your heart out

Aaah, computer animation, Photoshop and old fashioned Mickey Mouse come together on this one. Instead of a real person, why don't we just jazz up the cartoonish look, and call it a day? I mean, it was 1986 when filming began on the original one. Can you imagine how much lipo, tummy-tuck, Botox she could have underwent since then???

The Demise of the Soul Album

It is on pleasant autumn days such as this that I wantonly miss the good old days of music: Soul albums.
To be more specific, the texture and warm feel of a vinyl record that produces soulful sounds. I miss linear notes. I miss the cover art, big and bold colors that were as much a part of the music as the sonic impressions coming out of the speaker.
Now we have cold, electronic, digital files.
They sound clear and all, but they don't have the "warmth" of a fuzzy needle. It's like seeing an awesome picture of the moon in full resolution (CD), and actually being on top of a mountain gazing into the night sky (record).
There's simply some sensory perpection missing.
Man, I miss the soul album.

Celebrities come out for 'Precious' premiere

The movie that everyone's talking about, "Precious," based on the novel "Push" by Sapphire premiered to raucous praise and support recently by some of Hollywood's A-listers.
The film's director, , has a hilarious quote about how he inroduced himself at Cannes, by saying, "I’m a little homo, I’m a little Euro and I’m a little ghetto.”

To say that the film is a little ghetto though would be an accurate portrayal. Gabourey Sidibe, the film's protagonist, shines as a mountain of teenage insecurity and low self-esteem (the total opposite of the real Gabourey). Even Lenny Kravitz has a role in the Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry-produced film.



The film stars stars comedian and talk show host Monique (shown here with her husband) as an abusive single mother who is raising a baby having babies. Monique's appearance at the premiered deaded rumors that she had reportedly refused to promote the film without a steep payback.



People are saying that Mariah steals the show as a totally unrecognizable counselor. Mimi is quoted as saying that the hardest part of the role was going "without makeup"
for so long. (What?)

Chris Brown's album cover for 'Graffiti'

Chris Brown has released the album art for his forthcoming LP 'Graffiti'. The style is kinda "Star Wars" meets "Space Jam" if you ask me (What's with the
Hans Solo boots dough?)
I don't know, Chris. When people think of you they still see Rihanna's beat-up face -- at least this year -- and it just may be a bit too premature to come out so hard. But what do I know,
I'm not in the record-buying public.

TV's top prime female: Tyra is No. 1

First of all, we can't count Oprah Winfrey, because her show is not considered "primetime." If it did, then this wouldn't even be close.
But Tyra Banks is the No. 1 earner among women on primetime TV, according to Forbes.
While there are other aspiring media moguls out there, none of them have pulled it together across such a broad spectrum as T. Banks.
Tyra, who has become a poster child for fake hair and real shapes among women, pulls in $30 million for her talk show, endorsements, and of course ANTM. She was followed by Katherine Heigl, who pulled in $18 million. Check out the top woman earners list and see if you're on there (wink).

Celebrity costumes for Halloween

Well it was a scary night for some celebrities, and we're not talking about the VMAs.
All Hallow's Eve brought out the demonic kid in more than just a few celebrities, including the First Couple. I think Michelle Obama was dressed as the
Southern University mascot, while Barack Obama came as
Mr. Rogers.

Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey: Schtick at Nite

Nick and MiMi both wore white, in contrast to their wedding day, but that's another story. Angels were the theme as Mr. Cannon kept his princess at his side the whole night, while Mariah rocked a halo above her head just in case onlookers didn't get the hint. (Meanwhile, the bodyguard did his best to look like
Young Jeezy).

Brangelina: Mr. and Mrs. Spliff

It's obvious that the ganja is having an effect on Brad Pitt; not only has he let himself go, but he chose to trick-or-treat with a glass of Henny in one hand, walking around looking like a construction barrel - talk about unimaginative costumes. Meanwhile wifey Angelina just looked bad. I dunno.

Kimora and Damon Hounsou: Give Us. Us Free

Kimora Lee Simmons and Damon Hounsou look like a walking episode of "Mash" with this medical get-up on. The couple knows a thing or two about playing doctor: A new baby was added to the family this year.

Beyonce and anon 'Catperson': Get it Girls

While Jay-Z was out reppin' New York, his wife Beyonce and an anonymous caped crusader were seen on the scene doing what they do best: Prowl. The dynamic duo played it kinda retro though: Beyonce was a fierce Spiderwoman (in his 1975 suit) while the other chick was a 1965 Catwoman.

Beyonce to do Thanksgiving Special on TV

In a case of network television bringing superstardom to your living rooms, ABC says it will broadcast Beyonce on Nov. 26 for a Thanksgiving special.
The special is geared to promote the deluxe edition of Beyonce's album "I Am ... Sasha Fierce" and a live CD/DVD.
The fact that "I Am" was released in 2008 shows you that Bey is serious about not producing any new material until she gets her long-awaited hiatus from the business.
But the burning question is, who exactly will America be sharing their Thanksgivings with? the newly married star-singer Beyonce (and Jay-Z)? or the booty-shaking, Mama-afraid-to-let-their-schoolgirls-watch Sasha Fierce?

Tyra for Halloween: Pepa???

Tyra Banks, illustrating her addiction to all kinds of wigs, called herself trying to dress up for Halloween as Kim Kardashian this week. The only problem is that she inadvertently pulled a dead ringer for Pepa of Salt and Pepa.
To call the similarities stunning would be an understatement. I halfway expected Tyra to go into full "Push It" mode ("You really got me goin. You got me Go-in."

The Gucci Joy Bag

Okay, so they call it a joy bag for a reason, eeeight? I don't exactly know why but it is what it is, okay? Gucci has some of the most ferocious stuff on the market so they must know what they're talking about, right?
Get more Gucci bags here.