Old demons die hard as singer El Debarge is finding out.
Debarge has checked himself into a rehab center to deal with substance abuse issues that have plagued him for 25 years reports Billboard.
"I hate to disappoint my fans but it is necessary for me to take the time to work on me so that I may continue to share my music and my story with everyone," the singer said in a statement. "I thank everyone in advance for their prayers and well wishes and hope that you will respect my privacy during this time."
Debarge was arrested 4 times for cocaine, crack and domestic abuse issues from 2001 to 2008. Following his last arrest in 2008, his probation was revoked and he was sent to federal prison on a 2 year sentence.
He was released in October 2009 and began working on a comeback album titled 'Second Chance.'
The album has features from 50 Cent and Faith Evans, it has been very well received.
The single "Lay With You" featuring Faith sits at # 20 on Billboards Top R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart.
Debarge also had to cancel his upcoming tour that was scheduled to start February 17 in Houston, Texas. Singer Musiq Soulchild will take his place.
We wish nothing but the best for El and hope he can get a handle on things.
Marijuana users sometimes report that pot enhances their desire for sex. But a new review of research on marijuana and sexual health suggests that male smokers could be courting sexual dysfunction.
Research on the topic is contradictory and few studies are high-quality, said study researcher Rany Shamloul, a physician with appointments at the University of Ottawa and Queen's University in Canada as well as the University of Cairo. But recent research – including the finding that the penis contains receptors for marijuana's active ingredient – suggests that young men may want to think about long-term effects before rolling a joint, Shamloul told LiveScience.
"It's a strong message to our younger generations and younger men," Shamloul said.
Shamloul reported his findings online Jan. 26 in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.
Sex and drugs
Scientists first began to study marijuana and sex in the 1970s. Some researchers found that cannabis seemed to have the effect of a love drug; in one 1982 study published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 75 percent of male pot smokers said the drug enhanced their sex lives. Meanwhile, another study published in the same journal the same year found that erectile dysfunction was twice as common in marijuana users – not such good news for lit lotharios. Other research suggests a dose effect, in which small amounts of marijuana have little impact on sexual dysfunction, but more marijuana makes for fewer erections.
But problems are rife with this research, Shamloul said, because none of the studies used validated measurement techniques when surveying men about their sexual function. The different questions used could skew the responses, as could the drug itself, he noted in the review. The 39 percent of men in the original 1982 study who said marijuana extended the duration of sex may just have been experiencing the drug's altering effects on the perception of time.
What most concerns Shamloul is a study published in 2010 in the
journal European Urology. In that study, researchers found receptors for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active ingredient in marijuana, in penis tissue from five male patients and six rhesus monkeys. These receptors were mainly in the smooth muscle of the penis, Shamloul said. Additional lab studies suggest that THC has an inhibitory effect on the muscle.
"This is a more serious effect on the erectile function because the smooth muscle makes up 70 percent to 80 percent of the penis itself," Shamloul said.
Men and marijuana
Marijuana use is widespread, especially among men at their sexual peak in life, Shamloul said. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime reports that 162 million people worldwide use marijuana each year. More than 22 million use it daily. That makes understanding long-term effects important, Shamloul said.
People tend to focus on the possible upsides of marijuana more than the possible downsides, said Sharon Johnson, a professor of social work at the University of Missouri, St. Louis, who has studied marijuana use and sexual health in the past. Her study, published in 2004 in the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior, found that marijuana users have a slightly elevated risk of inhibited orgasms and pain during sex. (Johnson was not involved in Shamloul's review study.)
Research on sexual health and marijuana use in women is even less common than studies in men, Shamloul said.
"What we are really missing are clinical studies," Shamloul said.
"We are stuck with only animal studies and molecular studies, and some clinical studies done in the '60s and '70s, most on a very small number of men… We need well-designed, placebo-control studies examining marijuana's effect in both the short-term and long-term."
Although Rihanna removed the restraining order against him, Chris Brown decided to take last night's Grammys in at home.
Just as well because Breezy came up short with 0 wins out of his 3 nominations. Chris took to his twitter to let his fans know how he felt about coming away empty handed.
"To all the fans!! I love y'all. Don't be upset!! This industry is based on politics and asskissing! My only concern is team breezy! F*ck everybody else!" Brown tweeted.
In more upbeat news for the singer, he just tweeted a pic of the cover for his new album 'F.A.M.E.'
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on February 13, 2011 at 10:30pm
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On a night where Lady Gaga arrived in an egg, the biggest surprise of the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards had to be Drake and Justin Bieber losing out to Esperanza Spalding for Best New Artist.
The consensus amongst most people heading into the night was that the award would go to either Bieber or Drake, but Spalding, a jazz singer and bassist walked away with the coveted prize.
Also how did Florence Welch and Martina McBride end up in a tribute to Aretha Franklin? That kind of tribute should be done by singers who can belt out an Aretha tune. Jennifer Hudson, Yolanda Adams and Christina Aguilera also took part in the tribute.
Eminem gave a spirited performance as he teamed with Rihanna, Skyler Grey and Dr Dre for "Love The Way You Lie" and "I Need A Doctor."
Here's a list of the winners
Song of the Year: "Need You Now," Lady Antebellum
Country Album: Lady Antebellum, Need You Now
New Artist: Esperanza Spalding Pop Vocal Album: Lady Gaga, The Fame Monster
Rock Album: Muse, The Resistance
POP:
Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: Train, "Hey, Soul Sister (Live)"
Traditional Pop Vocal Album: Michael Bublé, Crazy Love
Female Pop Vocal Performance: Lady Gaga, "Bad Romance," The Fame Monster
Male Pop Vocal Performance: Bruno Mars, "Just The Way You Are," Doo-Wops & Hooligans
Pop Collaboration With Vocals: "Imagine," Herbie Hancock, Pink, India.Arie, Seal, Konono No 1, Jeff Beck & Oumou Sangare, The Imagine Project?
Pop Instrumental Performance: "Nessun Dorma," Jeff Beck, Emotion & Commotion
Pop Instrumental Album: Take Your Pick, Larry Carlton & Tak Matsumoto
R&B:
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance: Fantasia, "Bittersweet," Back to Me
Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: Usher, "There Goes My Baby," Raymond V Raymond
Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: Sade, "Soldier of Love," Soldier of Love
Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance: John Legend & The Roots, "Hang On In There," Wake Up!
Best R&B Song: John Legend & The Roots, "Shine," Wake Up!
Best R&B Album: Wake Up!, John Legend & The Roots
Contemporary R&B Album: Raymond V Raymond, Usher
RAP:
Rap Song: Jay-Z & Alicia Keys, "Empire State of Mind," The Blueprint 3
Rap/Sung Collaboration: Jay-Z & Alicia Keys, "Empire State of Mind," The Blueprint 3
Rap Performance by a Duo or Group: Jay-Z & Swizz Beatz, "On to the Next One," The Blueprint 3
Rap Solo Performance: Eminem, "Not Afraid," Recovery
Urban/Alternative Performance: "F*** You," Cee Lo Green
ROCK:
Solo Rock Vocal Performance: Paul McCartney, "Helter Skelter," Good Evening New York City
Rock Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: The Black Keys, "Tighten Up," Brothers
Rock Song: "Angry World," Neil Young, Le Noise
Hard Rock Performance: New Fang, "Them Crooked Vultures," Them Crooked Vultures
Metal Performance: "El Dorado," Iron Maiden, The Final Frontier
Rock Instrumental Performance: Jeff Beck, "Hammerhead," Emotion & Commotion
Rock Album: Muse, The Resistance
COUNTRY:
Female Country Vocal Performance: Miranda Lambert, " The House That Built Me," Revolution
Male Country Vocal Performance: Keith Urban, "'Til Summer Comes Around"
Country Song: "Need You Now," Dave Haywood, Josh Kear, Charles Kelley & Hillary Scott, songwriters (Lady Antebellum) (Need You Now)
Country Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: Lady Antebellum, "Need You Now"
Country Instrumental Performance: Marty Stuart, "Hummingbyrd" (Ghost Train: The Studio B Sessions)
New Age Album: Miho: Journey to the Mountain, Paul Winter Consort
Contemporary Jazz Album: The Stanley Clarke Band, The Stanley Clarke Band
Jazz Vocal Album: Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959): To Billie With Love From Dee Dee, Dee Dee Bridgewater
LATIN:
Latin Pop Album: Paraiso Express, Alejandro Sanz
Latin Rock, Alternative or Urban Album: El Existential, Grupo Fantasma
Tropical Latin Album: Viva La Tradición, Spanish Harlem Orchestra
Tejano Album: Recuerdos, Little Joe & La Familia
Norteño Album: Classic, Intocable
Banda Album: Enamórate De Mí, El Güero Y Su Banda Centenario
DANCE:
Dance Recording: "Only Girl (in the World)," Rihanna
Electronic/Dance Album: La Roux, La Roux
Check out some of the performances below.
Swizz Beatz On The Grammy Red Carpet
Lady Gaga Arrives In An Egg
Nicki Minaj Arrives In Leopard Print Outfit, Hair & Bride Of Frankenstein Hairdo
Cee Lo Green, Gwyneth Paltrow "F*ck You"
Katy Perry Medley
Dr Dre, Eminem, Skylar Grey & Rihanna "Love The Way You Lie" x "I Need A Doctor"
Aretha Franklin Tribute By Yolanda Adams, Jennifer Hudson, Christina McBride & Florence Welch
I have to give a lot of credit to the Strikeforce organization for putting on a heavyweight tournament.
The tournaments are MMA fan favorites because of their unpredictable nature and because you are almost always assured of a couple of big named opponents fighting each other. That's one of the reasons Japan's Pride was very popular with American fans before they were bought out by the UFC.
Last night we saw two really good fights and one surprising upset.
The big upset involved Russia's Fedor Emelianenko who took on Brazil's Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva. Fedor was outweighed by 35-40 pounds, but size difference had never been that big of a problem before as he built a (31-2, 1 NC) record coming into the bout. Silva's MMA record was (15-2).
The fight was all out action from the opening bell as Fedor was aggressive as usual, landing several power shots. Silva attempted to wear his smaller opponent down by leaning on him against the cage, but without much effect.
Round 1 goes to Fedor on 2 judges cards and to Silva by 1 judge.
The second round starts with Silva making an adjustment that would prove to be the demise of Fedor.
Silva immediately takes Fedor to the ground where Fedor just could not deal with him.
Silva beat him up in several different ways. He mounted Fedor and rained down punches, which forced Fedor to flip onto his stomach, giving up his back to the Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt who tried to submit him by rear-naked choke. This sequence of event happened several times.
Silva then tried a side-choke, but Fedor fought his way out of it. Then Silva went for a knee bar in the final seconds of the round as Fedor tried and ankle lock. Neither was effective as the round ended.
At the end of the round, Fedor's face was a bloody, swollen mess. With his right eye completely shut, the fight was stopped and Silva was declared the winner by TKO.
As a sign of respect to one of the best MMA fighters ever, Silva bowed at Fedor's feet.
Fedor took the loss hard, and talked about possibly retiring from the sport. It was his 2nd loss in a row. He lost by submission to Fabricio Werdum last year.
“Thank you very much for the support. And what happen, maybe I didn’t manage to re-adjust myself and something went wrong from the very beginning and I didn’t re-adjust myself. Maybe it’s the time to leave," Fedor said. “Yes, maybe this is last time, maybe it’s high time [to retire]. Thank God for everything. I [had] a great, beautiful sporting life. Maybe it’s God will."
In the other tournament fight Sergei Kharitonov knocked out former UFC champion Andrei Arlovski in the 1st round.
The second bracket of the tournament kicks off in April with Brett Rogers facing Josh Barnett and Fabricio Werdum taking on Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem.
A Canadian cop is in trouble for using his taser to try to coerce a couple of suspects to snitch..
Constable Christopher Hominuk has already arrested two suspects, placing them in the back of seperate police cars. He wants information on where other suspects are, so he grabs his taser and presses it to the genitals of Robert James Bolgan, 47.
He demands to know where the other guys are. When Bolgan says he doesn't know, Hominuk tells him. "If you are lying to me, when I get you back at the station, I'm Tasering you in the f*cking nuts,"
Hominuk then heads to the second patrol car to confront suspect, Roger William Bradshaw, 39. He presses the taser to Bradshaw's neck and demands to know where his accomplices are and threatens to taser him in the genitals.
This incident happened on May 24, 2010, but the tape was just released because the officer has plead guilty to one threat of causing bodily harm.
"This officer's actions are disgraceful, completely unacceptable and shocking," said police spokesman Mark Pugash. "One of the reasons we had these in-car cameras installed was the protection of both officers and the public.
"We could identify the frivolous complaints and the serious ones, as we did in this case, and followed it up with an investigation by professional standards, which led to this charge."
Hominuk will be sentenced in June and has been suspended with pay since being charged last June
Information from the Calgary Sun was used in this report
Lady Gaga might find the sledding a little rougher this time around as she preps the release of her new album.
Her new single "Born This Way" has been panned by critics as being a Madonna rip-off. But Gaga has one fan in her corner of the song she has called her "gay anthem", and it's from an unlikely source.
Queensbridge, New York rapper Nas tweeted yesterday (February 11) that the song is the "craziest track I've heard in a while." He then added a link to Gaga's website for his 148,000 followers so they could purchase or listen to the song.
Do you agree with Nasty Nas that "Born This Way" is a banger?
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on February 12, 2011 at 12:48pm
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On a day that symbolizes peace and unity for our country, someone tried to commit mass murder. And what's worse is that the national media has basically ignored the story.
This past Martin Luther King Day a bomb was found in Spokane, Washington along a parade route where thousands of people would be on their annual "Unity March."
The bomb, hidden inside a backpack was discovered a half hour before the start of the parade on January 17, along the parade route by three Spokane Public Facilities District workers, who alerted police.
According to the FBI, the bomb was neutralized by the Spokane Explosives Disposal Unit after, “subsequent preliminary analysis revealed the backpack contained a potentially deadly destructive device, likely capable of inflicting multiple casualties. The Swiss brand backpack [made by the Ibach-Schwyz, Switzerland-based Victorinox AG] and some of the clothing within it concealed the device …”
An FBI source told the Associated Press that the Bureau hasn’t “seen anything like this in this country. This was the worst device, the most intentional device, I've ever seen."
So why wasn't this a huge national story? Why isn't CNN and Fox News talking about this?
If not for the video below by MSNBC's Rachel Maddow, I would have never known about it.
Frank Harrill of the Seattle division of the FBI said "we're treating this as an act of domestic terrorism.”
In the last several weeks the investigation has reportedly made progress, as authorities try to find the identity of the bomb maker or makers.
Let's hope they are caught soon and the public is better informed on what's going on with situations like this in the future.
Information from Homeland Security Today was used in this report
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on February 12, 2011 at 10:30am
With Valentine's Day just a couple days away, there's still time to take that box of chocolates or necklace back to the store in favor of something that might make your lady happier.
AskMen.com has compiled a list of The Top 10 Female Sex Fantasies. Let's peep game and see if they're on point.
No.10 Domination (Her Dominating You)
Women love a big strong man who can sweep them off their feet and carry them into the sunset -- but you may be surprised to learn that one of the top female sex fantasies is to have that same big strong man begging for sexual release in the bedroom. The entire scenario revolves around you worshipping her body and begging for her attention. Why? She gets to be in control while enjoying total devotion from her man in the process. What more could she want?
No.9 Domination (You Dominating Her)
The advent of the metrosexual is most commonly blamed for this top 10 female sex fantasy. It seems that modern, independent women actually prefer real men who aren’t afraid to embrace their testosterone. This woman fantasizes about you pinning her down and thrusting her thighs apart with your knee. She wants to feel your fingers snake through her hair and pull her head back; she wants to feel your teeth on her shoulder; she wants to be owned -- if only while in the bedroom (after which, she’ll want a clear return to equality). This win-win female sex fantasy scenario allows her to fully indulge her femininity, while still espousing the merits of feminism.
No.8 Teacher/Student
You’ll be thrilled to know that the Britney Spears fantasy isn’t just for men: Women love the idea of dressing up like a schoolgirl and parading about for your viewing pleasure. Many would even like to take it a step further, playing the naughty tart who won’t stop teasing you until you pull her over your knee and give her the spanking she craves. That’s right: Loads and loads of grown women fantasize about getting a proper spanking from their man. A spanking from you is exciting for two reasons: Not only does this mild show of dominance hurt so good, but it also usually leads straight into hot, hot sex.
No.7 Sex With A Stranger
Most women wouldn’t have the chutzpah to act out this top 10 female sex fantasy, but you’d better believe that most have thoroughly enjoyed thinking about it. No-strings-attached sex is something many women would love to experience, but most are dissuaded from it thanks to a lofty load of self-produced guilt. Nevertheless, her libido definitely gets fired up at the idea of a gorgeous male approaching her in a dark, smoky bar and taking her back to his room for a long, hot night of wild sex. This female sex fantasy appeals to her naughtiest side -- the kinky one that rarely sees the light of day. And just as if you were performing the real thing, you and your woman would definitely want to enjoy this fantasy using a Durex® Performax™: A condom combined with a special lubricant to get things going
No.6 Threesome With Another Woman
These days, it’s fairly common for straight women to get down with other women now and again, making this top 10 female sex fantasy a not-so-unrealistic possibility. That being said, this threesome fantasy rarely involves you getting playtime with the second hottie, as most girlfriends do not want to see their man touch another woman. In this scenario, you’re meant to play voyeur until your woman is ready for something more hardcore. This allows her to experience the best of both worlds without having to worry about things like jealousy or sharing.
No.5 Threesome With Two Men
This top 10 female sex fantasy involves the woman being worshipped and adored by two gorgeous men. These men are typically heterosexual and, therefore, only interested in the woman -- which translates into a whole lot of action for her. Her sex fantasy might be as innocent as being penetrated by one man while performing oral sex on the other or it might go further. This female sex fantasy is the ultimate taboo for many women, which makes it all the more fun to imagine.
No.4 Voyeurism
If you think women don’t enjoy watching other people get it on, you’re completely mistaken. Your woman likes to watch for the same reasons as you do: It’s erotic, exhilarating and slightly taboo. She may fantasize about peeping through the neighbor’s bedroom window, spying on a kinky couple in the park or even catching a full-on orgy from the sidelines. Believe it when we tell you she enjoys "watching" just as much as you do; it allows to her be naughty without getting her hands dirty, so to speak.
No.3 Force Fantasies
As mentioned in our common female fantasies article, force fantasies are massively popular among women. Most psychologists believe this top 10 female sex fantasy allows a woman to have the wild, dirty sex she craves, without having to suffer the guilt that often follows. These female sex fantasies usually involve a gorgeous man carrying her off to his bedroom and quickly getting down to business. She’ll protest as he tears her clothing off and expertly arouses her body, but on the inside, she’ll love every minute of it
No.2 Exhibitionism
She might cringe when you bring up the topic of making homemade porn flicks, but your woman has probably fantasized about doing precisely that at one time or another. Unfortunately, most women are far too body-conscious to experiment with such things, making this a top 10 female sex fantasy, as opposed to a reality. Believe it or not, some women even take this desire to the next level, fantasizing about others watching as you shag her silly in a public place.
No.1 Private Dancer
Most women wouldn’t have the nerve to strip in a public setting, but this top 10 female sex fantasy definitely involves taking it all off. She loves the idea of tantalizing you with a striptease, and she’d love to give you a private lap dance. Why? Your enjoyment tells her you find her attractive, and your erection tells her she has control -- a potent combination that women simply can’t get enough of. For more fun, she can even place your Durex® on you -- another way to solidify her complete domination of the fantasy.
Is this what is going on in you women's heads these days? Fellas, what's your take on this list and which one of these would you be ok with?
As the 53rd Grammy Awards draws closer, rapper Drake finds himself feeling a lot more at ease than he did this time last year.
In addition to his 4 nominations, Drake will be performing a duet with Rihanna.
"We're just having fun, we enjoy each other's energy. We decided to make that the basis of the performance," Drake said. "It's very elaborate and I think people will enjoy it a lot. It's got a lot of energy to it... A little bit of fire, it's some things going on, on that stage for sure."
One person Drake credits with helping him to relax and feel like he belongs on the Grammy stage is Eminem.
"I was just extremely nervous last year getting on the Grammy stage. And he [Eminem] was just like, 'man you know just enjoy it, but if you need reassurance before you verse comes, look at me i'll give it back to you.' Drake said. "And I did, I came out there and I looked right at him and he nodded at me and I knew like 'I'm ok up here.'"
The 53rd Annual Grammys airs Sunday February 13 at 8 pm eastern.
Ever since I saw her rapping Nicki Minaj's verse from Robin Thicke's song "Shakin It For Daddy", I've been checking for Michelle Trachtenberg.
The beautiful actress covers the March 2011 Maxim.
She describes the theme of the shoot as "slightly fetishy, very old Hollywood glam pin-up."
The 25-year old 'Gossip Girl' star talks about what it was like to shoot for Maxim in the accompanying interview,
How does it feel to be on the cover of Maxim?: ‘Oh, goodness. It’s exciting. I know that everyone at my high school who used to torture me and bully me is going to get a copy of it, so I’m thrilled. That’s going to be really exciting.’
So revenge is a dish best served naked?: [Laughs] ‘I’m not naked. Shame on you. But I was rather flat- chested in high school, so I was picked on all the time. I think I’ve made up for it. Maybe a bit late, but they’re here now.’
So it’s time to unleash them on the world: ‘Just a bit. Just to tease. I was actually really, really happy with the shoot. There was an element of sexiness but still an element of mystery. I don’t want to show you too much, because, you know, that’s for me in the bedroom.’
Behind The Scenes Photo Shoot For Maxim
Michelle Rapping Nicki Minaj's "Shakin It For Daddy"
Getting choked for 20 seconds at an Usher concert is not the way Jamie Foxx wanted to kick off his Grammy weekend I'm sure. But if a report on TMZ is accurate that's exactly what happened last night (February 10).
According to the report Jamie got into a heated discusson with a guy at the Belvedere Red party at Avalon. The convo turned violent when the man put Foxx in a headlock. It took security about 20 seconds to free Foxx from the man's grasp. After which both men were escorted from the building.
Whether or not he would have won the fight had it last longer is a moot point. It's an L anytime you get thrown out of an event like that when you're someone of Jamie's stature.
Jamie is one hell of a funny comedian and great singer, but he's now 0-2 in street fights.
LL Cool J reportedly broke him off proper when the two were filming 'Any Given Sunday' years ago.
Who is Charlie Sheen and his PR team trying to fool? He gives some lecture about drinking chocolate milk and we're supposed to forget hes a dope fiend?
I say next time save the feel good stary, cuz I can honestly say I really don't give a fuck.
Unless Sheen is snorting coke lines off a porn stars' ass it aint newsworthy.Read more…
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