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Monday, July 06, 2009

Kelly Not Ready to Find Father

Kelly Rowland says that she wont be looking for her biological father because she’s to consumed with other things in her life. She doesn’t hink she’s ready for the search. Kelly hasn’t seen her father since she was seven.
She told Britain's Heat Radio: "I don't know who started that story! I haven't actually. I feel like I'm not really ready for that yet, I've enough going on in my life to really open that up. Maybe later on in about 16 or 17 months. I told myself I'd work for 16 long months and then I'd take a vacation or a break, but now is not that time for me."She says her mother left her father because he was "drunk and aggressive".When questioned about where he might possibly be she said: "I don't know where he is but I hope he's not dead. That would break my heart. I remember my dad being drunk and aggressive towards my mom but not me. It took courage for her to get away. "I don't know if he knows who I am or what I've done. He must be hiding under a rock if he doesn't." Source
Or maybe he’s ashamed of how he acted and doesn’t want to disrupt her life. This may be a blessing in disguise Kelly.

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Thursday, July 02, 2009

Kelly Used to be Ashamed of her Color

Kelly Rowland admits to suffering from an identity crisis when she was younger because she wanted to have lighter skin.
She told Britain's Heat magazine, "There's so much peer pressure, growing up I had an identity crisis - I went to a school that was predominantly white and I was the only black girl. I remember thinking, 'I don't want to be as dark as I am, I want to be a little fairer. I didn't want to be me."
She says Bey’s mom, Tina Knowles helped her with her confidence.She says, "She sat me in front of the mirror and said, 'Girl, look at how pretty you are'. She made me feel comfortable in my own skin." She adds, "When I got older, I embraced who I am as a woman. I look in the mirror and I'm like, 'I like Kelly. Kelly's not so bad.' I think that it's important to instill that in our girls, to know that they posses something special and that everybody's not supposed to be the same."
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I’m glad she got over that because black is so beautiful. I had an auntie who used to put people down for their dark skin and talk about color every chance she got…mind you she was black as night (God rest her soul). My point is, that self hate comes in many shapes, forms and shades…literally.
Learn to love yourself folks!

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Monday, April 27, 2009

Random Pics

So you’re going to the gym and want your hair out of your face…I get it. But um, when you decide to shave half your head you should think about situations like this before going through with it. #1 think you can’t do with half your hair missing…put the other half in a pony tail.

This has to be one of the most unflattering pics of Kelly yet. Gums and Gloss and Weave, OH MY!

Oh Jaslene…


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Friday, April 10, 2009

Solo Was NOT Dropped from Her Label

In the heels of Kelly Rowland being let go from her label, the net was abuzz with rumors that Solange had gotten the axe from Geffen. But Solo set it straight and said this is totally false.

She responded via her Twitter page: "you stooppid idioots part 19" lol. Today, April 7, 09 I am still on Music World/Geffen/ Interscope records..." Source

Well, there you have it.


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Monday, April 06, 2009

Russell Steps In When the Mud Flies

Recently Miss Jones alleged via her blog that Matthew Knowles is Kelly Rowland’s real father. And now Russell Simmons who owns global Grind, felt the need to weigh in. First here’s what Miss Jones had to say.

Oh boy! Here she goes again! Beyonce and her dad stood by and watched as Kelly Rowland lost her Miami condo, failed with both her albums and now gets dropped from Columbia Records. How f*cked up is that?

I understand that Matthew would be pissed that his own daughter(Kelly) would fire him as a manager, but to have her dropped from her label? Is it not enough that everytime Kelly attempted to drop a record Beyonce conveniently dropped one too? Or that each time there was an Award show where Beyonce was performing Kelly could only be in the audience cheering her on? Or how can we forget that other performance where Beyonce performed and tore it down and then introduced Kelly AFTER to sing some new single she had? The crowd went from WOW!!! to woah!!! That was so messy i felt like throwing on some plastic pants and doing some background moves myself just to hype up her crowd!LOL!(yall know i’m joking bout the plastic). But Matthew has been unfair to Kelly from the gate in regards to her career. I guess this is his way of winning favor with Tina Knowles for having this out of wedlock child so long ago? And even convincing Tina to allow his lovechild from another to move into the Knowles abode? And bringing this memory of infidelity into Golden Child Beyonce’s Girl Group? Next time just jerk off in the mirror Matthew because you’re ruining lives AND careers!

The saddest part of it all is that Kelly can actually hum better than Beyonce!

Do you know how badly they had to have brainwashed this girl to sit tight, wait her turn and just root for Beyonce? All to get kicked out of her house,(while B brags about how much property she owns) lose her fiance(while B secretly weds Joe Camel), and release records that only get outshadowed by Beyonce’s fully supported albums! C’mon Sasha, you know that sh*t aint right..and Karma will come and snap you right in that big ole Tina booty of yours if you don’t start looking out for others.(especially yo blood!)

Well Kelly hate to say we told you so…so we won’t…JUST GO ON AND WRITE THE TELL ALL BOOK….you can call it The Child Of Destiny Speaks Out! We’ll be waiting!!

Jonesy

Here’s Russ’s response:

In light of the recent excitement surrounding Miss Jones’ blog, I want to express my thoughts on this situation. Global Grind was created to fill a void in the hip-hop space, where artists, fans and foes could speak their mind openly and freely. As a yogi, you all know that I feel that most people are interested in a better view of the world, so I will always encourage positivity. That is the reason why we promote people like Brother Jesse Muhammad, from the Nation Of Islam, who might have not had the chance to write on other sites, and who has become a star blogger on GG. THAT IS WHY ASHLE DUPRE FOUND A VOICE HERE. That is what makes us unique and different. However, I PASSIONATELY believe that all artists MUST have the freedom to speak what’s on their minds, so we welcome Miss Jones to the GG community. If I had to make an educated assessment, since I know Matthew so well, I would say that Matthew Knowles has been an EXCELLENT FATHER AND A GREAT MANAGER. But this no way allows us at Global Grind to tamper or sway the opinions of all the artists we engage with as bloggers. I have no interest in creating more problems between members of our community, so I will leave it in your hands, our readers, to continue a vibrant, constructive discussion. And you can count on me to provide context and look for the higher note everyday of my life while defending the right for everyone to speak their minds in this unique space.

-Russell Simmons
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1. I think if Russell truly felt that this is an open forum and all that jazz that his response wasn’t necessary. Instead of reiterating that he wants people to say whatever they want, I think it was more of a warning to Miss Jones and others like her to NOT get out of pocket.

2. He states that he knows Matthew very well and that he’s a great father and manager, but at no time does he deny that Kelly is Matthew’s daughter. Things that make you go hmmmmmm.

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Friday, April 03, 2009

Kelly is NOT Suicidal

Although previous reports have said that Kelly Rowland is on suicide watch after being dropped from her label but Kelly is saying no way and that the split was mutual.
“Because Columbia Records has been my home base as an artist for more than a decade, the decision to move out on my own required a lot of soul-searching,” says Kelly Rowland.
“As a solo artist, I felt the need to explore new directions, new challenges, and new freedoms outside my comfort zone and my friends and family at Columbia have been incredibly understanding about my evolution. I want to thank everyone at Columbia for the love and support they’ve shown and I will never forget how many good times we’ve had over the years.”
“Kelly Rowland is one of our finest contemporary artists and a musical force to be reckoned with,” says Rob Stringer, CEO of Columbia/Epic Label Music Group.
“It has been a privilege and a pleasure to work with Kelly and we will continue our working relationship with her under the Destiny’s Child moniker. The decision for Kelly to seek other opportunities for her solo career was agreed upon mutually, and any reports to the contrary are false.” Source
God bless the child. Is anything gonna ever jump off for po’ lil Kelly? Thoughts?

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Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Kelly Get's Some Work

Kelly Rowland has landed her first gig since firing manager/adoptive dad Michael Knowles.
Along with fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi, she’ll be hosting a new Bravo show called “Fashion Show.”
On the show pro designers will compete and be judged by pros in the fashion industry as well as the studio audience.
The winner will have their designs sold by a major retail store. Source
I can appreciate Bravo’s attempts at recreating Project Runway. But this is a poor man’s Project Runway…at BEST.Want more Manifesto? Check me out at TheFlowLive.com, AllVoices.com and Wordpress.com

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Monday, February 02, 2009

Kelly Denies Foreclosure Rumors

Kelly Rowland is denying rumors that her Miami home is at risk of foreclosing. She says instead, she’s selling it to move abroad.
The spokesperson says, "Reports that Kelly Rowland's Miami home is in foreclosure are entirely false. Kelly has put her home up for sale because she is working and living in Europe." Source
Who does she think she is? Josephine Baker? Then again what do I know. She might blow up over there. If David Hasselhoff can do it, so can you Kelly! Good Luck.

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Thursday, January 29, 2009

Kelly Rowland Fires Bey's Dad

According to Bossip, Kelly Rowland has fired her long time manager and adopted father, Matthew Knowles. A source says that they had a big argument and she quit him. As a result her relationship with Beyonce is now strained. Source
Papa Knowles has been focusing on Beyonce’s career so much that Kelly’s has fallen to the wayside. It was only a matter of time.Want more Manifesto? Check me out at TheFlowLive.com and Wordpress.com

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Thursday, August 28, 2008

DC to Reunite?

Folks are saying that Destiny’s Child is gonna give it another go. All three girls are currently working on solo projects but Kelly hinted that a reuinion might be in the future. “We’re so looking forward to working with each again and we just need to find a time in our diaries when we can get into the studio together.” Source
The only folks who MIGHT benefit from this are Michelle and Kelly. We all know that they’re pretty much glorified back up singers. But at least as Beyonce’s back up they know that they’re performing in a packed room. Solo, not so much.

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Monday, July 28, 2008

Kelly Rowland Talks about Third Album

Kelly Rowland is working on another album.
“I definitely want a new sound so I am jamming in the studio with amazing musicians who just love music.” Rowland also wants her third LP will be “deeper” and more “inspiring” than her first two solo albums. Source
She’s really a determined chick…delusional but determined.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Kelly Rowland to Take HIV Test for Charity

Kelly is traveling to Nairobi to get tested for HIV in the hopes of encouraging the youth of the country to do the same. She’s doing this in conjunction with MTV’s Staying Alive Foundation which aims to tackle discrimination against HIV and AIDS victims. Kelly says, "Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to HIV infection, and it is important for everyone to know their HIV status. The quicker you know your status, the sooner you can receive treatment if you're HIV+, and reduce the risk of inadvertently infecting future partners." Source
You know what would be great? If we could get folks in the US of A to take HIV tests. Though Africa has been ravaged by this deadly disease its affecting people all over the world..and here at home as well.

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Sunday, March 09, 2008

We're Still Not Going to Buy Your Album

Kelly Rowland admitted to getting her boobies done in People Magazine:
The singer came to the revelation on the upcoming issue of People magazine, saying that the surgery took place in October last year in Houston. The reason she did it, according to Jen Garcia from People, is not because she wants to compete with her former band mate Beyonce Knowles but because one of the things, is to fit into designer outfits. She, reportedly has wanted this operation since she was 17. On choosing what size she wants, the magazine quoted her as saying, “…simply went from an A-cup to a B-cup… I didn’t want double Ds and be a little bitty size 2, that would look nuts!” Source
You know what’s funny? Even though it’s a significant difference I didn’t notice until I saw this pic. Why? Because I guess I don’t really pay attention to poor lil’ Kelly Rowland. God bless her heart.

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