Shaunie O'Neal Slams Her Show Basketball Wives

Shaunie O'Neal

Well, well, well! I remember in February 2011, when the Judiciary Report published an article stating the reality show Basketball Wives "makes black women look bad" (Shaunie Stirring The Doo Doo In The NBA). Shortly after, Shaunie O'Neal, a part time Miami resident, did an interview upset that it was said the show "makes black women look bad" (Is Evelyn Lozada About To Stab Shaunie O'Neal In The Back For Her Own Show). It was bite off the blogger's head time. But here we have it, several months later, in an interview conducted days ago, O'Neal stated she is embarrassed by the show and its Jerry Springer type tactics, particularly the fighting:

“When I started the show I really just wanted to follow this group of ladies around. We all have a common bond; we understand each other’s lives. It started as that. Since then, it’s taken on a life of its own. I never imagined it would be a group of ladies fighting and arguing that way that they do. That was never part of the plan.”

“I hate that it has to be a fight or an argument that gives us 4.2 million viewers. I hate that, but it’s something where I’m working as hard as I can to show some type of balance, because it is there. We do know how to act, we do charity work. I would love a little more balance and we’re going to try to do more of that in season 4. I know that people love the fighting and the arguing, but I do want to have some positive in there somewhere.”

“I feel like that show, from what I hear in certain production calls and stuff like that, is turning into ‘I have slept with a basketball player at some point of time in my life, so now I’m on Basketball Wives’. That’s definitely not what I brought to the table and not what I would be proud of having my name on. I think that’s a whole different show that I wouldn’t produce. A change needs to be made somewhere in these reality shows. If I can be the start, I would to be a start in showing some balances.”

"Basketball Wives" cast members Shanice, her mom, Evelyn Lozada and Jennifer Williams

When one contrasts "Basketball Wives" with shows in its genre, such as "Braxton Family Values" which is not a fight fest, it becomes apparent that one does not have to resort to such tactics to gain viewers. In fact, the Braxton sisters stated, initially their show was not picked up by a few other networks, because they refused to get into fist fights on camera, stating they do not do that.

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Kim Kardashian Wedding To Be Screened On TV For Four Hours

Kim Kardashian

Reality TV star, Kim Kardashian, 30, is going all out in her well- publicized bid to rival the April 2011 British royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The E! network, which hosts Kardashian's reality shows, is helping her in this quest.

Pippa Middleton

The channel has announced they are devoting four hours to televising her wedding to NBA basketball star, Kris Humphries, 25. I hardly think it will generate the same attention the royal wedding did - well, unless you plan on inviting Pippa Middleton. It would be a butt conference.

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Did Basketball Wives Star Evelyn Lozada Leave Her Fiancé Because He Lost His Money

Antoine Walker and Evelyn Lozada

Did "Basketball Wives" reality TV star, Evelyn Lozada, 35, leave her finance of 10-years, NBA basketball player, Antoine Walker, because he lost almost all of his money, due to excessive spending and gambling, forcing him to put his Miami mansion on the market. The house originally priced at, $3,4000,000, is still on the market, suffering from a number of price reductions.

Walker's home in the Miami suburb of Coconut Grove has been on the market for the past 8-months

The Miami Heat athlete made millions, but was regrettably arrested for writing bad checks to a casino to cover his gambling debts. The Judiciary Report does not support gambling, as it can become an addiction, robbing people of all they have worked for.

Walker's property has seven bedrooms

Lozada left Walker when his money woes arose, moving out of the Coconut Grove mansion they shared, as it faced foreclosure and he bankruptcy. However, she was able to start her own boutique in neighboring Coral Gables, with money she gained from Walker. Lozada now lives in a condo with her 17-year-old daughter Shanice, after living in the lap of luxury with Walker for years.

Walker's property also features a pool

The reality star cried on "Basketball Wives" bitter that Walker did not marry her after all those years. One has to admit, an engagement lasting for a decade is not the norm and clearly betrays the fact, Walker did not want to marry Lozada.

Evelyn Lozada and daughter Shanice

Could it be Lozada's well known temper, love of money or her reputation as a NBA groupie (as disdainfully mentioned on "Basketball Wives"). His reported cheating most likely played apart in his desire to remain single as well.

Chad Johnson and Evelyn Lozada

Walker is now playing for smaller basketball teams, while he works to repair his life and finances. Lozada is engaged to millionaire NBA football player, Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson, who was just traded to the New England Patriots.

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Is Kim Kardashian Getting Too Clingy With Fiancé

...His Own Words Indicate That She Is

Reality star, Kim Kardashian, is set to marry NBA basketball player, Kris Humphries. However, is Kim being clingy. Humphries turned off his mobile phone to attend his bachelor party. However, Kardashian argued with him before he did so.

Humphries stated, "I told Kim, I said, 'Look, I'm turning my phone off, I'll see you back in L.A. Monday afternoon,' Kris Humphries explained. 'She was like, 'No, you're not turning off your phone, I love you, you're not turning off your phone.' Like, it's our bachelor party, give me some freedom."

Well, that didn't work, as Kardashian crashed his bachelor party. While it is understandable that she would be concerned about a bachelor party, as what some men get up to at these events is downright wrong and displays a massive lack of loyalty to their bride-to-be, Kardashian still seems clingy in other ways that is clearly upsetting Humphries. I know I'm not the only one that thinks their marriage, if it happens, is headed for disaster. I hope not, but thing don't look good.

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Amy Winehouse's Funeral Held In London

Amy Winehouse

The funeral for British singer, Amy Winehouse, was held in London, England today, as the singer was found dead on Saturday, July 23, 2011, of a suspected drug overdose. Dozens of Winehouse's family and friends, came out to pay their respects and bid her farewell.

Crowds gather outside the funeral

Winehouse's ex-husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, who publicly admitted he introduced the once healthy singer to heroin and crack-cocaine, marking a massive downward spiral in her life and career, was barred from the funeral by her family and denied permission to leave prison to attend the funeral.

Amy Winehouse's dad Mitch Winehouse

No official cause of death has been determined at this time, due to the autopsy being branded "inconclusive." Standard toxicology tests are underway, with the results expected in several weeks. Winehouse leaves behind an estate worth millions and numerous unreleased songs.

Amy Winehouse's family and friends

Her story should serve as a sobering reminder to many of the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse, as Winehouse had so much to live for, but due to not embracing the importance of remaining sober, lost her life. This really is a tragic waste of life, because as accomplished as she was in her chosen profession, there was still so much more she could have done over time, with the talents God gave her. Drug and alcohol abuse brought it to a halt.

Amy Winehouse's back up singers

It is full time the entertainment industry started doing more to keep artists drug free. It is ridiculous the number of entertainers that have overdosed. The National Basketball Association in America has taken a proactive role in educating athletes on the dangers of fame and wealth. It's time the music, film and television industries in Britain and America do the same.

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The lawsuit states, "The hackers reviewed years worth of confidential and private information, including documents between Wade and his attorneys, communications between Wade and his ex-wife, business associates, advisers, family and friends, the complaint states. The hackers also sent sometimes vulgar and threatening emails purporting to be from Wade and used Wade’s likeness request private documents, the complaint says."

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