Meg White







Megan Martha White (born December 10, 1974 in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan) is best known as the drummer and backing vocalist of Detroit alternative rock duo The White Stripes.

Jack White spent much of the 1990s (and the early part of their marriage) hopping from band to band, but in 1997, Meg first tried playing drums. In Jack's words, "When she started to play drums with me, just on a lark, it felt liberating and refreshing. There was something in it that opened me up." The young couple then began calling themselves the White Stripes and soon played their first gig at the Gold Dollar in Detroit. In keeping live performances to three basic elements, Jack did the guitar and vocal work while she played drums. They divorced in 2000 (before becoming nationally famous) but the band survived.

Though Jack White (the duo's guitarist and songwriter) usually sings the lead vocals, Meg White sings lead on "In the Cold, Cold Night", from the band's fourth album, Elephant; "Passive Manipulation", from the band's fifth album, Get Behind Me Satan; "Who's a Big Baby", the B-side to "Blue Orchid"; and "St Andrew (This Battle is in the Air)", from the band's sixth album Icky Thump. Both Meg and Jack sing vocals on the track "Well It's True That We Love One Another" from Elephant. For his part, Jack White has declared her to be the key component in the White Stripes' sound. In reference to her "primal" approach to drumming, she remarked, "That is my strength. A lot of drummers would feel weird about being that simplistic."

White has appeared on the cover of Whirlwind Heat's single Pink, in a Detroit Cobras music video "Cha Cha Twist" as Little Red Riding Hood, and appeared with Jack White in a segment of Jim Jarmusch's 2003 film Coffee and Cigarettes.

On October 7, 2005, a picture posted on the Nine Inch Nails website of White with the band led to speculation that she replaced drummer Jerome Dillon, but two hours later, the photo was replaced with one of the band with Alex Carapetis. The significance of the photo featuring White is unclear, as she was never officially announced to be Nine Inch Nails' drummer, nor has any other explanation been given regarding the photo.

Fulfilling a longtime dream, Jack and Meg White guest starred on the long-running animated TV series The Simpsons in an episode titled "Jazzy and the Pussycats", which first aired on September 17, 2006. She has done some modeling for Marc Jacobs' 2006 Spring line. Two of her pictures appeared in the March 2006 issue of ELLE.

Meg White was chosen by Comedian/Director Bob Odenkirk to compose a drum theme for one of his characters in the film Let's Go to Prison, which was released in November 2006.

BARACK'S HISTORIC SPEECH AT DNC

More than 38 Million Americans tune into to watch Senator Barack Obama accepted his historic Presidential Democratic nomination. (Barack became the first African-American to be officially nominated as a candidate for U.S president by a major party.)



84,000 squeezed into Denver's Invesco Field to hear what Barack had to say. Ironically, Barack's speech was done on the 45th anniversary of MLKJr's "I Have A Dream" speech...



In A Word...Fab has Barack's speech transcript!


Michelle shocked plenty of her fashion-obsessed fans when she stepped out in this Thakoon Resort 2009 dress.



Michelle for the first time did NOT wear a design from Maria Pinto. Michelle instead rock her printed dress with three Erickson Beamon broaches. Thakoon Panchiqul was delighted about Michelle's dress choice: "I am incredibly honored that Michelle Obama chose to wear a dress from my collection on such a historical night for her, her family and this country." [FWD]

Afterwards Barack was joined by his family and vice president running mate Joe Biden on the stage...





Photo credits: STYLE/GETTY IMAGES

Jennifer Hudson ripped (re: did the damn thing) the National Anthem as requested by Barack. What do you think?


Yesterday was Michael Jackson's 50th birthday. He made a rare phone interview with "Good Morning America". Here are a few of his accomplishments that I'm happy to be apart. I may be half his age technically but my earliest moment of MJ started right around his "Bad" era but I grew up to appreciate his "Off The Wall" and "Thriller" records. Sit back and enjoy the King of Pop at his very best...

"Billie Jean" at Motown


Diana Ross - "Upside Down" with MJB


"Remember The Time" live


"Dangerous" live


"Off The Wall" live


I've put off this fashion comparison for so long. Nicky Hilton and Estelle both wore this strapless colorblock Herve Leger dress but who pull off the look best?



The dress retails for $990 and it's sold out at Intermix! Grab Nicky's Gucci Hysteria cluch for $675.

Photo credits: ALLTHEPARTIES/WIREIMAGE/celebritysnap

Afro/Naija News:

OSI'S OUT & MICHELLE O AT DNC

My jaw dropped when I read the following headline from The Happy Go Lucky Bachelor blog, "Damn it! Osi Umenyiora out of season!" Talk ABOUT when bad things happen to good folks, huh?! Damn...






An MRI today revealed that Giants DE Osi Umenyiora suffered serious ligament damage Saturday night against the Jets and will be forced to undergo surgery, which will probably knock him out for the entire season.

There was some talk about whether to do the short-term rehab or the surgery, but in the end, the Giants opted for surgery to make sure Umenyiora will be better off in the long run. [source/credit: NJ.COM]


Michelle Obama, in a teal Maria Pinto dress and her own personal silver star Erickson Beamon brooch, gave a reviving speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.



Michelle used her platform to talk about her humble beginnings, her husband Senator Barack Obama, and children Malia & Natasha.




I come here as a wife who loves my husband and believes he will be an extraordinary president.I come here as a Mom whose girls are the heart of my heart and the center of my world — they’re the first thing I think about when I wake up in the morning, and the last thing I think about when I go to bed at night. Their future — and all our children’s future — is my stake in this election.

And I come here as a daughter — raised on the South Side of Chicago by a father who was a blue collar city worker, and a mother who stayed at home with my brother and me. My mother’s love has always been a sustaining force for our family, and one of my greatest joys is seeing her integrity, her compassion, and her intelligence reflected in my own daughters. [CREDIT: BCK/AP]


Sasha and Malia chat with their father after Michelle's speech. Too adorable:


Thanks Black Celeb Kids!


Michelle Obama's good style sense was all the rage during the '08 Democratic National Convention live telecast. As The Black Snob brillantly pointed out Michelle dresses better than you. MARIAPINTO.COM.



Okay who wouldn't love her black Azzedine Alaia belt???

Photo credits: FACTIO/AP/NEWSWEEK/GETTY IMAGES


The full trailer for Sophia Okonedo's upcoming film, "The Secret Life of Bees" debut online recently....I had to freeze frame on Nate Parker for a good minute, lol!



I.cannot.wait.until.this.OCTOBER! Check out the film's colorful poster over at Thick Misses.

Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker had a great time at their former "Soul Food" co-star Malinda Williams' wedding over the weekend at Newark's The Messanine. (Nicole was one of Malinda's bridemaids...and here is the advice Nicole had to offer to Malinda: "Enjoy each other fully and let one another know how much you enjoy one another, because remembering to appreciate your mate doesn't mean you remember to really enjoy the life, love and romance you have together.") Malinda tied the knot to her long time boyfriend Derrick "DJ D-Nice" Jones...CONGRATS!







Photo credits: Jason Blaney for ESSENCE.COM


Rants/thoughts:
Don't you hate when a song keeps playing over and over in your mind? These three are in constant rotation and I think I just made it worse for my peace of mind, lol!

No Doubt - "Magic in The Makeup"


Solange Knowles - "T.O.N.Y"


112 - "Nowhere"


Thank goodness for HBO In-Demand. Check out Katt Williams demonstrating how to get down in the club:



That dress rountine would be hot with this classic Hakeem song...


disclaimer: all thoughts/rants are in GOOD humor!
Afro/Naija News:

NAIJAS AT BEIJING 2008 PLUS ESTELLE'S PRETTY PLEASE VIDEO

Nigeria picked up bronze and silver medals at the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing, China...thanks to Miss Blessing Okagbare, Chika Yagazie Chukwumerije, Franca Idoko, Gloria Kemasuode, Halimat Ismaila, and Oludamola Osayomi. According to ThisDay, "The medals, both bronze, were won in the long jump and by the 4x100m women’s relay team." Quite impressive, huh?



Nigeria did not leave the events empty handed at all because we walked away with 4 Olympic medals. Here's to Victor Obinna, Peter Odemwingie, and Ebenezer Alijore for giving it their all during the final match against Argentina!

Kenya scooped up 14 medals from track and field (5 Gold; 5 Silver; 4 Bronze). Congrats to gold medalists Wilfred Bungei, Alfred Kirwa Yego, and Samuel Kamau Wanjiru!




Ethiopia was awarded with 7 medals (4 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze). Congrats to Track & Field stars Kenenisa Bekele, Tsegay Kebede, Eliud Kipchoge, and Edwin Cheruiyot Soi!



Togo's Benjamin Boukpeti and his yummy biceps picked up a bronze medal at the men's K1 kayak slalom. The medal would become the only one awarded to Togo. Congrats!



Mbango Etone's female triple jump performance won Cameroon a gold medal...Congrats!




For a complete list of all Olympic winners, visit NBCOLYMPICS.COM. 2012 London!

Photo credits: AP/Reuters

Boris Kodjoe dropped by Wendy Williams' successful FOX daytime show to talk about his daughter Sophia who has Spina Bifida.






Boris and his wife Nicole Ari Parker announced plans to raise $1.88 million dollars for children with Spina Bifida. Check out this open letter Boris and Nicole wrote in support of their cause:


We hope you are well. We are writing this letter to share with you a most personal issue and ask for your help. As some of you already heard, our little Sophie was diagnosed at birth with Spina Bifida, the most common birth defect in the US, affecting the brain and/or spine in an average of eight babies a day. Degrees of severity vary from quadriplegic children with major brain damage and spinal injuries to cases of neurogenic bladders or even lesser issues.

We were blessed with a miracle child and spared of the more severe symptoms, but Sophie’s spastic bladder still forces us to catheterize her every three hours, day and night, to avoid pressure build up in her bladder and urine backflow into her kidneys. But frequent catheterization causes urinary tract infections, which are then battled with strong antibiotics, which in turn attack stomach flora and cellular balance, cause bowel issues, and that leads to more infections.


Read the rest of the open letter over at Black Celeb Kids.

Megalyn Echikunwoke in a little black dress attended Barack Obama's "Black & White" gala last week. Don't you love Megalyn's wrap dress? Well I did some digging around for her look for less...





GRAB MEGALYN'S GALA LOOK...
1. Generra black jersey wrap front empire dress, BLUEFLY.COM
2. faux leather clutch, AMICIACCESSORIES.COM.
3.faux leather repitle skin platform, FOREVER21.COM
4. Wood/metal bangle GIRLPROPS.COM.
5. ruffle edge black knit poncho shawl, AMAZON.COM.

Photo credits: WIREIMAGE, VARIETY via The Black Hollywood Files.

Estelle recently debut her latest music video for "Pretty Please." The video is loaded with cameos from Aubrey O'Day, Jackie Long, and Taraji P. Henson. Check it out...





Damn, Jackie, lol! Estelle may have her eyes on this certain someone.

For those FG2BH readers within the tri-state area, do come out to the Apollo theater to support the 2008 Beyond The Tears: Humanitarian Awards!




Via the press release:

The 2008 Beyond The Tears Humanitarian Awards honorees includes; Princess Florence Ita Giwa of Nigeria's Bakassi Peninsular, celebrated R&B music icon and HIV/AIDS activist Patti Labelle, Chief Owelle Rochas Okorocha, President/ Founder Rochas Foundation and President of Red Cross Nigeria, Regan Hofmann, Editor-in-Chief of Poz Magazine, youth activist Ravin Lopez and Kengwa Kapampa of the African Health Care Foundation Zambia. The event will be hosted by Nollywood movie stars Stephanie Okereke, Francis Duru, Ini Edo and fashion model Nnenna Agba - made popular by America's Next Top Model.

Special guests include Excellencies Maureen Mwanawasa, First Lady of Zambia and Patience Good Luck Jonathan, Second Lady of Nigeria. Also expected are Nollywood Actors Nkem Owoh (Osuofia), RMD, Zeb Ejiro, Okurame Ejiro, and others.

Heating up the Apollo stage will be live performances by Nollywood actress and singer Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as “Mama G", R&B and Jazz vocalist Alyson Williams, actor and singer William Erickson, Nigerian-American singer Kolourz, critically acclaimed, nationally syndicated radio producer/host and singer Angela McKenzie, and Nigerian comedian Jude Away Away. Following the awards presentation will be a special after party. [CONTINUE READING...]

Tickets - $25 to $50 via The Apollo box office at (212) 531-5305, and TICKETMASTER.COM

Thoughts/rants:
So the other day while rearranging my CD collection, I stumbled across my copy of Brian McKnight's "Anytime" record. Hard to believe this record is 10 years old. I thought I'll share with you all my FAVORITE track from this album...press play to check it out.





Doesn't this sound just make you want to daydream about that special someone?!

I simply love this MJ GIF made by a devoted ONTD member, don't you agree?

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As you know I'm a HUGE romance novel reader. I couldn't put up Altonya Washington's latest novel, "Rival's Desire." Caesar and Vivian were constantly at one another's throats. It's a good end of the summer read!

disclaimer: all of my thoughts/rants are meant in good humor!

Two Nigerian couples close to my heart recently celebrated their one year wedding anniversaries! Congrats to Uchechi and Udo!



Congrats to Tochukwu & Carol!


Here's to many, many, MANY more!

Photo credits: ECHINWE

Afro/Naija News:

Beijing Olympics Closing Ceremony




Gak kalah kerennya dr opening ceremony !! Memang closing kali ini cuma perlu waktu 2 jam,, sedangkan opening nya perlu 4 jam. Tapi gak apa2”, penontonnya jg puas koqq. Tiket ajah udah sold out dr bulan lalu !! Bahkan sebelum penutupan b’langsung,, harga tiket yg di jual para calo bisa 20jt !! T’nyata ada jg yg mau beli. Saking spektakulernya olimpiade ini, jd gak bakal rugi deh beli tiket semahal itu jg…

Td jg ada kembang api yg okz bgt !! China tuh memang negara hebat !! Bisa2”nya nyelengara’in acara spektakuler kayak gitu…. Sayang yah gw gak ada di Beijing… I luwbh olympiad so much !! Gw pengeeend bgt beli souvenir2” olimpiade nya. Boneka Fuwa,, baju2” resmi olimpiade… Smuanya deh pengen gw borong !!

Memang sieh,, slama ini selalu ada kronfrontasi trz, jg gosip2” tentang China… Yg mau di-boikot lah, kasus Lin Miaoke, juga kembang api palsu lah.. Pokoknya smua berita murahan laennya, gak akn m’halangi China u/ trz jd negara yg kuat, hebat, jg tangguh !! Bahkan sebelum acara olimpiade,, di China jg t'jadi gempa bumi lhoo... Tp buktinya, mereka b’hasil ngada’in pertunjukkan paling hebat se-panjang masa, dan di seluruh bumi khandd ?? Kalaupun memang penyanyi dan kembang api nya palsu,, itu artinya khand kreatif ?? Mereka mau memberikan yg t’baik u/ olimpiade ini, yg udah mereka tunggu2” selama 100 thn. Ada gak org laen yg punya ide se-kreatif itu,, u/ bikin acara semakin menarik ??

Org2” yg nyebarin gosip gak penting, & m’hina China,, menurut gw cuma org2” yg sirik !! Sirik karena gak bisa se-hebat itu… Banyangin aja deh,, China tuh udah dihina abis2”an, juga kena musibah trz,, tapi tetep ajah hebat !! Mereka gak cuma punya modal yg besar u/ olimpiade (bisa hampir 400trilyun lho),, tapi jg nunjukkin prestasi !! Mereka jd juara umum khand? Itu baru yg namanya juara dunia !! Dgn p’olehan emas t’byk pastinya…

U/ bikin acara spektakuler kyk gt jg perlu kreativitas tinggi !! Juga kerjasama penduduknya.. Lihat ajah para volunteers nya yg sampai 1,4jt org !! Itu pun hrz dgn proses seleksi, dan gak sembarangan org yg bisa jd volunteers. Mereka jg hrz b’saing dgn ketat u/ bisa nunjukkin rasa nasionalisme mereka itu.. Dan sekarang,, mereka udah menunjukkan semua itu.. Prestasi ok, modal ok, kreativitas tinggi, nasionalisme tinggi, kerjasama yg kompak.. Mereka udah b’hasil bikin heboh dunia,, dan nyelenggarakan acara paling megah.. Saluddt deh ma mereka smua !!

Teryl Rothery









Teryl Rothery (born November 9, 1962 in Vancouver, British Columbia) is a Canadian actress.

She started her career when she played in the musical Bye Bye Birdie at the age of thirteen, and knew that she belonged in front of the camera when she played in the CBC Halloween special Boo at the age of eighteen.

She is best known for her role as Dr. Janet Fraiser on Stargate SG-1 which she played from the show's beginning in 1997 through 2004 (and again as a guest appearance in 2006). She has also appeared on many other sci-fi series, including The X-Files, The Outer Limits, First Wave, Jeremiah, M.A.N.T.I.S., Kyle XY, Eureka and many others. She played a small role in the Babylon 5 direct-to-DVD movie Voices in the Dark as an ISN Reporter, mentioned only as Ms. Chambers. She has also done voice acting work.

Most recently she has been acting on theatre in her native Vancouver—appearing in Kiss Me, Kate and Taming of the Shrew in March 2006. In March 2007 she appeared in A Delicate Balance by Edward Albee, a role for which she was nominated for a Jessie Richardson Theatre Award.

Rothery has been nominated for three Leo Awards. In 2004 she was nominated in two categories: Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series for the Stargate SG-1 episode "Lifeboat", and Best Guest Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series on The Collector. In 2008 she was nominated in the category Best Performance by a Female in a Short Drama for her work in the short film Coffee Diva.
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