ABFF Wrap Up

Hello everyone! Your boy is back yet again to dish the latest serving of the hottest happenings in Hollywood.

This time I bring you recap of a film screening at the 2008 American Black Film Festival in Beverly Hills last Friday. I went with a friend from Fox to see "Love for Sale" starring Jackie Long, Jason Weaver, Mya, Melyssa Ford, Essence Atkins, Clifton Powell, Shawty, and more. The movie was about a young man (Jackie Long) who was involved with 2 women who he became intimate with. Little did he know that both women knew each other. His uncle's studio was also facing foreclosure and Jackie's character and supporting character (Jason Weaver) enlisted the support of friends and family to keep the studio open.

I actually enjoyed the screening, which was attended by some nearly 50 people at Beverly Hills' Beverly Center. The movie had its ups and it definitely had its downs, but overall the movie was tolerable; for lack of a better phrase. Expect to see the release hit shelves sometime this Fall.

I was especially excited to finally meet Mya. For those who know me or have known of me for quite some time, I'm sure you are well aware that she is my celebrity crush. I told everyone who thought I was crazy that I'd meet her one day - Friday was that one day.We exchanged a few words and took a picture and I went home with a smile on my face. Turns out 08-08-08 was really.a lucky day for me. So where's the picture you might ask?? Well, some dufus (that dufus be me) misplaced the camera and hasn't seen it since Monday. My heart is broken.

I can replace a camera, but I can't replace the picture. Therefore I'm starting a donation fund to help me get a new camera. All interested, please email me. Thanks! Lol, this is embarrasing.

Peace is love. God bless!

DeJuan

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Bernie Mac Dead at the Age of 50

"America!? Lemme tell ya somethin!"

God bless Bernie Mac. I'm sure most of you are already aware of what happened. I am at a loss for words right now. Someone told me that they really weren't in to Mac and they didn't quite understand his jokes. So I responded by saying, "As an African American, I grew up with Bernie Mac. He's a part of my family just as much as my own relatives. I identified with him on so many levels that I too am saddened."

Bernie Mac was such a staple in the lives of many Americans. I invited Mac into my home on numerous occassions. To know that Mr. 3000 is no longer going to be able to play in the game is a loss for all us. Bernie, thank you so much for the tears of laughter, the laughter through hard times, and especially your valued relationships you had with each and every one of us. You are gone, but you are NOT forgotten. Peace is love. God bless!

DeJuan