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  • Posted on Sep 27, 2008 by Natasha

    Weekend Foolishness+Celebs Do Fashion Week+Left Eye’s New Album

    So Pretty Ricky hit up the re-opening of Karu and Y nightclub in Miami last night with fab publicist Jessyka Phorbes:

    These dudes look broker and broker everytime I see them.  Especially the Trey Songz knock off.  They need to stop it.  Actually, everyone involved in the above pic needs to stop.

    In other foolywang news, Traci Bingham was spotted at some event looking a nipply mess:


    WTF is this?  The dress went from bad to worse.  Chick looks like she’s going to a mexican tranny fiesta.  I just can’t.

    More ish when you read the rest…

    Rihanna and J.Lo were spotted in Milan for Fashion week yesterday:

    Rih Rih hit up the Milan Vanity Fair party looking fabulous.

    While  J.Lo hit the Dolce and Gabbana cocktail party:

    Nice.


    My boy Illseed over at Allhiphop.com dropped some info about Left Eye’s new album.  According to him:

    Lisa Left Eye Lopes has a new album coming out and it’s called Eye-Legacy! From what I am seeing, this puppy drops this November. I heard it has Tupac Shakur, Lil Mama, Chamillionaire, Missy Elliott, TLC, Wanya Morris of Boyz II Men, Free, Bobby Valentino, and Left Eye’s sister, Reigndrop Lopes on it.
    Interesting.

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    Categories: Fashion Week, Foolywang Material, Music Fab

    91 Comments »

    1. h12
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 10:23 am | Reply |

      First

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    2. h12
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 10:23 am | Reply |

      Why do people hate on Tracy Bingham? She looks good.

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    3. Lacey
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 10:23 am | Reply |

      Nice

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    4. kekestl
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 10:25 am | Reply |

      Pretty Rickey look a hot ass mess they all look suspect

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    5. aniya
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 10:30 am | Reply |

      Why is Pretty Ricky holding up a pic of Ciara in VIBE magazine in the first pic?

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    6. *PRESTIGIOUS DIVA*
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 10:30 am | Reply |

      Love RihRih, Absolutely Hate the Dress.

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    7. SLiMZz
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 10:37 am | Reply |

      Preety Ricky && Traci Bingham are a MESS..they look so ughh….but anyways RiiRii && J.Lo look madd nice..&& ii wanna hear tht letf eye album

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    8. sdj4ou
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 10:37 am | Reply |

      I don’t think Traci looks like a tranny…she just kind of looks like a black versio of Pamela Anderson - which is what I think she’s going for. I will say this tho - I don’t understand why she just don’t do porn and get it over with; it’s clear that she’s going down that road and at least she’d be getting paid to go around in public and look crazy.

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    9. SLiMZz
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 10:37 am | Reply |

      ooh yea…top 10..whoo hoo..lol

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    10. TrAcI
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 10:52 am | Reply |

      rhianna and j.lo look nice..cant say too much about traci but oh traci…

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    11. Maria
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 10:57 am | Reply |

      J.Lo’s dress looks like a beach tunic made for Liberaci and the shoes are a mess.

      Tracy. Poor poor Tracy.

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    12. Nic
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 10:59 am | Reply |

      Traci, Traci, Traci…that’s all I can say…I am speechless.

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    13. Chocolate Royale
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 11:02 am | Reply |

      Rih and J-Lo look nice I’m not really feeling the veil. Traci not Young enough, Black enough or Fab enough to even be posted. Pretty Ricky…dead. Obama won last night!!! Obama 08′!

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    14. Dame
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 11:03 am | Reply |

      Tracy SMH

      Rihanna fire as usual

      J.Lo what is that over her face a veil?

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    15. Ms. Eye
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 11:07 am | Reply |

      did Traci get her boobs done again? She is never going away and I wish I could do nothing and be a millionaire.

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    16. AreYouSerious?
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 11:10 am | Reply |

      Rihanna looks a Hot ass mess! The “fashionista” couldnt pull this look off.

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    17. My grandma called....
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 11:15 am | Reply |

      Hey Rihanna, my grandma called. She wants her table cloth back.
      -
      LMAO @ Traci’s dress!! That dress looks like a shower curtain.
      -
      I love Left Eye! The picture is so cute!

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    18. S.A.M
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 11:15 am | Reply |

      Reigndrop!???? WTF?

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    19. Foxy
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 11:15 am | Reply |

      Wow thanks Tasha…A new post to spice up my boring weekend. Rih Rih and J.Lo look very classy. Not too sure about Pretty Ricky…..

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    20. jojochicago
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 11:25 am | Reply |

      Did i see a nip slip from Tracey? Rih Rih looking good! NOt a good idea for a LeftEye CD. Won’t go copper!

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    21. JUJU
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 11:40 am | Reply |

      THE WHOLE PRETTY RICK CREW LOOK GAY!

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    22. noelle
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 11:45 am | Reply |

      Pretty Ricky look GHETTO as always, I LOVE THEM! Ha. They keep it too real. Traci is not an ugly person. J-Lo has been making her rounds..must be nice. Rihanna=perfection. Hope she is having fun! :)

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    23. noelle
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 11:47 am | Reply |

      Oh yeah Lisa..I LOVED Say What by Donnell Jones! Hope the cd does well!

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    24. miss smiley
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 11:49 am | Reply |

      ummmm who is Trey Songz look-a-like!?!? lol but yeah Tracey is a HOTTTT MESSS!!! Rihanna look decent tho

      =]

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    25. noelle
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 11:50 am | Reply |

      Lmao at jojochicago. Hahahahahaha how you go copper lmao..man she will at LEAST go bronze..or titanium..maybe we should just go for gold. 500,000 is still good! lmao

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    26. Esquire
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 11:50 am | Reply |

      I think that Left Eye’s CD is a great Idea. I feel like her fans weren’t really given any Musical Closure. I’m not sure if it’ll do well on the charts, but who cares, it’ll be apart of my collection.

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    27. noelle
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 11:58 am | Reply |

      Tracis dress looks like Beyonce’s in Deja Vu! She do not care, can not hate on THAT! :)

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    28. Alysa
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 12:06 pm | Reply |

      FINALLY a new post! Not much though..
      Rhianna’s make up looks nice. The dress not so good..
      Traci needs to keep herself at home.
      Pretty Ricky doesn’t even look like a group. Everyone of them is a mess..
      Jennifer looks nice,minus the veil..

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    29. ThatChick (in law school and NOT enjoying the ass kicking)
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 12:08 pm | Reply |

      RiRi’s makeup looks flawless… hair gets a eh and dress gets a huh?

      Pretty Ricky needs to just stop, go back to the swamps ya”ll crawled out of…

      Traci Traci TRACI! Who lets you go out looking like this… fire em or hire someone who cares

      JLO as usual is killin em post twins… the veil is a bit much but she is going for couture (plus those shoes are fab just too much with this dress though)

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    30. Steve D.
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 12:31 pm | Reply |

      I don’t know what people are talking about with all of that tranny stuff. Traci Bingham is very sexy. That outfit is killin me. Keep up the good work Traci!!

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    31. Yaya
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 12:57 pm | Reply |

      This is the first time I’m not wowed by Rihanna’s outfit. it’s okay, just doesn’t live up to any of the others we’ve seen. Her makeup is flawless though. J-Lo needs to stop with that facial expressions she keeps giving. It’s just weird. The dress is whatever. Not feeling it.

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    32. Shuckin' and Jivin'
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 1:01 pm | Reply |

      Rihanna looks beautiful coming from a self proclaimed Beyonce stan. LOL.

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    33. Shuckin' and Jivin'
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 1:07 pm | Reply |

      Look at the dumbass girls infront of Pretty Ricky, no money in the world would make me do that shit.

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    34. Kat
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 1:17 pm | Reply |

      Somebody needs to tell that chihuahua from Pretty Ricky to pick up his damn pants.

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    35. Tyi-Po
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 1:24 pm | Reply |

      Lets begin the begin. Pretty Ricky is awful. They all look like four hot pieces of ish fresh out the ass. Dudes, class it up! They get worse as time goes on.

      Traci is a pretty lady however, trash like this has sent her career south faster then the McSamelin (McCain/Palin) side show. She and Pam Anderson both look like tramps, but the only reason why Pam gets media time is because of the pale skin and faux blond locks. I would have to give Traci the same advice as the four ish crew, class it up!

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    36. truthful
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 1:24 pm | Reply |

      [quote comment="216954"]Why do people hate on Tracy Bingham? She looks good.[/quote]NATASHA IS A HATER THATS WHY!! HAS ANYONE EVER SEEN NATASHA???

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    37. MIA
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 1:34 pm | Reply |

      LOVE THE INDIAN SARI VIBE IN RIRI’S DRESS SUCH A SUBTLE PRETTY LOOK.

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    38. youngholla
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 2:01 pm | Reply |

      LOL!! WTF Pretty Ricky?

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    39. Miz Pride & Joy
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 2:13 pm | Reply |

      What the hell is on J-Lo’s face? Is it a nylon hat/veil or something? WTF is it??????
      *******
      Rihanna’s close up shot is beautiful! WOW! But, uhm….who did her hair? LOL I bet she did it herself! She just wrapped and slicked that sucka down! I guess her hairstylist was on vacation! I love Rihanna though….I still think she’s gorgeous!

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    40. blah blah blah
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 2:22 pm | Reply |

      [quote comment="216960"]I don’t think Traci looks like a tranny…she just kind of looks like a black versio of Pamela Anderson - which is what I think she’s going for. I will say this tho - I don’t understand why she just don’t do porn and get it over with; it’s clear that she’s going down that road and at least she’d be getting paid to go around in public and look crazy.[/quote]
      Pamela Anderson looks like a tranny! LMAO

      and I am sooooooooooo NOT entertained by Pretty Ricky their tangyness makes me itch!

      That damn Rhianna! I want to hate her, I really do but homegirl is FIERCE all the time!!

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    41. AGA
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 2:22 pm | Reply |

      what is stan??

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    42. ashley
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 2:29 pm | Reply |

      traci bingham needs to realize that no one applies makeup, has their lips and breasts that swole up, and wears dresses with a see thru front and a floor length detachable flamenco train but DRAG QUEENS.
      its like dolly says its costs a lot of money to look that cheap.

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    43. ATEC ECE A
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 2:30 pm | Reply |

      most of these peolpe look a FCKIN MESS!!!!!!!!.ESP PRETTY RICKY

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    44. ms thang
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 2:34 pm | Reply |

      [quote comment="217018"]Look at the dumbass girls infront of Pretty Ricky, no money in the world would make me do that shit.[/quote]
      Stop lyin…if someone was giving us a billion dollars to do that we would definatley do it and do it well at that…wouldn’t we??? LOL!

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    45. AGA
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 2:35 pm | Reply |

      Pretty Ricky looks a mess
      Traci…whats up with that dress? it there a zipper or something to attach/detach the top of that dress to the bottom
      dont like that dress but Rihanna looks fab
      as does JLo despite that face she has in every picture

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    46. ms thang
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 2:37 pm | Reply |

      definately* hope i corrected myself quick enough before the english police comes on my a$$…lol

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    47. LA
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 2:42 pm | Reply |

      Hmmmm go to Tracy’s site and see what she has listed as her race..

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    48. Mila
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 2:45 pm | Reply |

      [quote comment="216954"]Why do people hate on Tracy Bingham? She looks good.[/quote]
      No one is hatin on Tracy…. it’s never okay to wear your nipple out in public, fake breasts have not looked good since 1995, and even a blind man could see that that dress is fugly!!!! It’s not hate, it’s honesty!

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    49. 123456
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 2:46 pm | Reply |

      LMAO, JLO looking mighty MATRONLY in that silver ensemble

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    50. Brazilian Barbie
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 2:57 pm | Reply |

      Maybe is just me but Traci looks sooooooo much like Wendy Williams to me.Took me a while to make the connection.

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    51. Southern Queen Dee
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 4:04 pm | Reply |

      I just CANNOT comment on Traci and Tangy Ricky (because ain’t NATHAN pretty about them fools)

      Not feeling the print on Rihanna’s dress or her slicked down look.

      J Lo looks good, but that dress does nothing for her body

      I don’t know how I feel about all these post humous albums from our artists

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    52. keki =DONT U....EVA...GET TOo....COMFORTABLE!( thats mii shii!!!lol)
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 4:08 pm | Reply |

      hellz 2 da no 4 2snaps ricky, im sorry they look gAAy…. i c jenny really tryin to get her couture on! riri can do no wrong in my book, like me clothes dont define u! traci used 2 b really pretty, she had 2 much plastic surgery, and she should have def. covered the nips…..lol neyo pic looks funni

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    53. Jason Waters
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 4:26 pm | Reply |

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    54. Joja86
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 4:57 pm | Reply |

      [quote comment="216957"]Why is Pretty Ricky holding up a pic of Ciara in VIBE magazine in the first pic?[/quote]

      LOL. I think because their fellow member Spectacular (Trey Songz imitator) is posing naked also in that issue

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    55. Joja86
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 5:08 pm | Reply |

      [quote comment="217052"]definately* hope i corrected myself quick enough before the english police comes on my a$$…lol[/quote]
      :dies: Still wrong though.. definitely* …sorry had to

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    56. I want the Fortune, "F" the Fame
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 7:01 pm | Reply |

      LMAO @ Chick looks like she’s going to a mexican tranny fiesta.

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    57. Ontheruneating
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 7:41 pm | Reply |

      JLO’s dress is Hot to death! JLO is the flyest chick!

      And it looks like her and Marc have staying power. Good for them!

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    58. ab
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 7:44 pm | Reply |

      lol @ itty bitty titty committee president in bottom right of hot mess group photo…

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    59. Rom
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 7:48 pm | Reply |

      not feelin j-lo’s dress…not even a little bit…uggh

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    60. lala
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 7:59 pm | Reply |

      rihanna has a nice makeup artist 2 me she is not tha “Shyt”…i mean when tha makeup comes off does she look da same n o…her clothes she has on is aighht…she probably reads these blog sites thinking shes tha shyt and shes bad and shes not…im not hatin…just sayin..theres r there that r better than her…

      j.lo not feelin tha viel..but she looks nice……

      pretty ricky needs 2 go somewhere…they r really gettin broke..that knockin off boots remake was a hot mess

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    61. Ponygirl
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 8:07 pm | Reply |

      [quote comment="217050"][quote comment="217018"]Look at the dumbass girls infront of Pretty Ricky, no money in the world would make me do that shit.[/quote]
      Stop lyin…if someone was giving us a billion dollars to do that we would definatley do it and do it well at that…wouldn’t we??? LOL![/quote]

      Exaggeration point taken, but we know those chics aren’t getting paid anything worth talking about… IF they are being paid at all! And no… that’s not the image that I would want to portray as a mother and a Christian!

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    62. what?
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 8:08 pm | Reply |

      [quote comment="217045"]what is stan??[/quote]

      Its just a cross between a fan and a stalker, hence stan…no biggie i didn’t get it at first either…

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    63. Codi
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 8:35 pm | Reply |

      I don’t think Rhianna can sing. but her look is definitely beautiful and she has catchy songs..don’t know how long that will hold her but she deserves her props.

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    64. AGA
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 8:38 pm | Reply |

      oh ok

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    65. DIDA
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 9:04 pm | Reply |

      rihanna looks great, its like everything this girl does, or wear is just fab!! but for how long it will all last, i dont know!! i hope she looks after her money, cause here today gone tomorow!

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    66. DIDA
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 9:09 pm | Reply |

      Guys i think im seeing things, cause on that J-LOs first pic i thought she stepped on a rat with her left foot! LOL!!!

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    67. camdon
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 9:36 pm | Reply |

      [quote comment="217126"]Guys i think im seeing things, cause on that J-LOs first pic i thought she stepped on a rat with her left foot! LOL!!![/quote]
      I thought the same thing! I was like WTH is that!

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    68. John Lennon + Paul McCartney= Awesomeness
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 9:55 pm | Reply |

      I don’t see what the big deal is, the “boys” (and I use that term very loosely) of Pretty Ricky look pretty fashionable to me……really??? LMAO

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    69. Luvvie
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 10:16 pm | Reply |

      I vote that we revoke Tracy Bingham’s Black card b/c she is just a plum fool.

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    70. Southern Queen Dee
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 10:39 pm | Reply |

      [quote comment="217133"]I vote that we revoke Tracy Bingham’s Black card b/c she is just a plum fool.[/quote]
      WHAT BLACK CARD!? That bish doesn’t claim us, so she doesn’t have one to begin with.

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    71. 456
      OnSep 27, 2008 at 11:48 pm | Reply |

      [quote comment="217135"][quote comment="217133"]I vote that we revoke Tracy Bingham’s Black card b/c she is just a plum fool.[/quote]
      WHAT BLACK CARD!? That bish doesn’t claim us, so she doesn’t have one to begin with.[/quote]
      You ain’t neva lied. She claims to everything, BUT BLACK.

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    72. Antoinette
      OnSep 28, 2008 at 12:38 am | Reply |

      Traci Brigham look a “HOT MESS”. Everything about her look phony. (Especially the Tits)!

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    73. Patrick Bateman
      OnSep 28, 2008 at 2:53 am | Reply |

      those dudes from “pretty ricky” look pretty corny too me.. like their stylist just came out of a time machine from 1998.. lol

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    74. harold
      OnSep 28, 2008 at 3:15 am | Reply |

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      The investment outlook is much, much better today than it has been for several years, because shares are much cheaper. World markets overall have fallen 27% from last year’s peak. They’re not a steal at current levels, but they are not particularly expensive either. Invest globally. Vanguard Total World Stock (VTWSX) gives you the whole world and low fees.
      If you are looking for a value, Morningstar analyst Bridget Hughes likes Oakmark Global (OAKGX). Another good one is Tweedy, Browne’s new Worldwide High Dividend Yield Value (TBHDX).

      This list is not comprehensive. Remember: I am not trying to call the bottom of the market. Things could fall quite a bit further. No one knows. So invest little, often and broadly.

      10. If you want to worry about anything, worry about your taxes.
      The worse this crisis gets, the more the feds will end up putting taxpayers on the hook to prevent a meltdown. Taxes will go up sooner or later anyway, no matter who wins the election, because of our gigantic federal deficit. If you think Lehman Bros. was bad, you should look at Uncle Sam. You can forget about any talk of tax breaks. Oh, and if you want a break from worrying about taxes, worry about Treasury bonds. Deficits won’t do anything good for them.

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    75. RockStar
      OnSep 28, 2008 at 10:10 am | Reply |

      WHICH ONE is the Trey Songz knock off?? They all look like they’re knocking of somebody!

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    76. PRADA...
      OnSep 28, 2008 at 10:16 am | Reply |

      CRAZY PICS LOL

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    77. chaka1
      OnSep 28, 2008 at 11:35 am | Reply |

      Karu and Y nightclub in Miami sucks. It’s in the worst neighborhood and drinks are $20!

      Outrageous.

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    78. MsHoney
      OnSep 28, 2008 at 1:26 pm | Reply |

      LOL @ mexican tranny fiesta…

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    79. John
      OnSep 28, 2008 at 2:44 pm | Reply |

      I WISH YOUNG BLACK MEN WOULD STOP SHOWING THEIR DRAWZZ!!! THAT IS SO FAGGETTY!!!

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    80. danyika
      OnSep 28, 2008 at 5:20 pm | Reply |

      Traci looks like she is trying too hard to make the “D” list. Come on sis! We need to see you in something more classy.

      BTW, Her shoes were on sale for $10 at the mall about three years ago. No lie, cause….I bought a pair…

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    81. Bee
      OnSep 28, 2008 at 5:29 pm | Reply |

      [quote comment="217032"]LOL!! WTF Pretty Ricky?[/quote]

      I don’t even call em Pretty Ricky no more. They such a hot @$$ mess, thats Ricky and Dem

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    82. Shuckin' and Jivin'
      OnSep 28, 2008 at 7:46 pm | Reply |

      [quote comment="217024"][quote comment="216954"]Why do people hate on Tracy Bingham? She looks good.[/quote]NATASHA IS A HATER THATS WHY!! HAS ANYONE EVER SEEN NATASHA???[/quote]
      Dumb. Traci does look a mess ALL THE TIME. And wtf, nobody is hating on Tracy because nobody wants her Z list career…lol lames.

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    83. Shuckin' and Jivin'
      OnSep 28, 2008 at 7:48 pm | Reply |

      [quote comment="217024"][quote comment="216954"]Why do people hate on Tracy Bingham? She looks good.[/quote]NATASHA IS A HATER THATS WHY!! HAS ANYONE EVER SEEN NATASHA???[/quote]
      Dumb. Nothing hates on Traci. Beyonce has haters, Rihanna has haters because they are beautiful and successful but Traci is whack with a Z list Hollywood career and because you look a certain way you can’t give your opinion? Why did I even bother? SMH.

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    84. Shuckin' and Jivin'
      OnSep 28, 2008 at 7:49 pm | Reply |

      [quote comment="217181"]Traci looks like she is trying too hard to make the “D” list. Come on sis! We need to see you in something more classy.

      BTW, Her shoes were on sale for $10 at the mall about three years ago. No lie, cause….I bought a pair…[/quote]
      D list? You just gave her too much credit. Shes on the Z list.

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    85. prettychica
      OnSep 29, 2008 at 1:02 am | Reply |

      ummm am I the only one that can see that thing under Jlos foot in 1st pik? Looks like she is stepping on a baby mouse!!!!!
      She had to have had a mini face lift her face looks FROZEN (but good) damn if I only had $$$$ like that…

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    86. Jokes
      OnSep 29, 2008 at 10:21 am | Reply |

      [quote comment="216954"]Why do people hate on Tracy Bingham? She looks good.[/quote]

      You cannot be serious. Did you see her nipple hanging out. I think Natasha hit the nail on the head with the Mexican tranny dress. Um… a mess!

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    87. Hotstuff
      OnSep 29, 2008 at 12:29 pm | Reply |

      Funny how you think Left Eye’s album topic should be included in weekend foolishness…DISRESPECTFUL INDEED

      Rih Rih looks fabulous…

      Did Slick Em leave Pretty Ricky? They always have a new member

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    88. newtothis
      OnSep 29, 2008 at 2:12 pm | Reply |

      lolllll he really do look like trey songs … thats fummy and tracy do look a mess, i really dont like the veil on jlo but whateva

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    89. theflatsfinest
      OnSep 29, 2008 at 4:06 pm | Reply |

      Look at the dumbass girls infront of Pretty Ricky, no money in the world would make me do that shit.
      ______________________________________________

      YOU ARE RIGHT ABOUT THAT!!! Look how foolish they all look!

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    90. thug icon
      OnSep 30, 2008 at 12:28 am | Reply |

      lol lol lol prety ricky always look broke they wack ass hell the only what they made it was cuz of there original singer i cant remember his name but he got a solo cd coming out look 4 him but they wack as hell

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    91. thug icon
      OnSep 30, 2008 at 12:30 am | Reply |

      and the flatsfinest dam gir you look good as hell look 4 me on myspace girl lol

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