J-Hud to Perform at Inauguration

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January 2nd, 2009 209 Comments 8568 Views

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In spite of all the hard-ships Jennifer Hudson had to endure during 08, the one ray of light had to be Barack Obama’s victory. What better reason, and forefront for J-Hud to return to the game than his inauguration:

SCAR winner and former “American Idol” star Jennifer Hudson hasn’t been able to perform since her mother, sister and nephew were brutally murdered in October – but sources say she may be summoning up the strength for President-elect Barack Obama. “Organizers want Jennifer to sing ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ at the Inauguration on Jan. 20,” our source said. “They are talking to Jennifer about it. It would be the first time she performed since the murders. She is from Chicago and a huge Obama supporter.” Hudson sang the national anthem at the Democratic National Convention in Denver in August. Her rep didn’t return calls.

This inauguration will be meaningful and represent change, for J-Hud, and the whole country. It most definitely will be a tear-jerker.

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209 Responses to “J-Hud to Perform at Inauguration”

Lauren

1/2/09, 10:50:am

Good for her…Happy New Year!

PURPPLE

1/2/09, 10:53:am

ditto-this will be a very emotional rendition of the national anthem

dubya

1/2/09, 10:53:am

Yaaay to her! Happy New Year everybody!

Kenya

1/2/09, 10:54:am

Ummm, the inaugration program has been out for about two weeks from the official site and the Naval Band is playing the anthem. Aretha is singing though.

bobobobo

1/2/09, 10:54:am

Thank Goodness at least its not that Tacky Beyawnce!

Not a hater but just tired of her thats all!

bobobobo

1/2/09, 10:56:am

I think Jennifer is the best person for the job! Thats a decision they won’t regret.

Hannibal

1/2/09, 10:58:am

WHY DOES SHE GET TO PERFORM?

NIKKI UNDERWOOD

1/2/09, 10:58:am

Why dont you want her to?

MWNY

1/2/09, 11:00:am

Yes, Aretha is singing however from what I have been reading online they would like Jennifer to perform The Star Spangled Banner. I hope Jennifer is up to it.

iluvprada

1/2/09, 11:00:am

This will be a must watch!

pm

1/2/09, 11:01:am

I know her mom would be so proud

Honeybunz

1/2/09, 11:03:am

That would be great and very emotional if she did!! My heart still goes out to Jennifer!!

NIKKI UNDERWOOD

1/2/09, 11:05:am

I concur with Hunnybunz…

I would fall out on stage…I hope she can maintain her composer

Redd Tony

1/2/09, 11:07:am

I have a feeling her performance will be a cl*****ic!

Moreaces

1/2/09, 11:09:am

God Bless you Jen,, May this year bring you some peace and Joy..

Shuckin' and Jivin'

1/2/09, 11:11:am

Congrats to J Hud, I wish her the best in 2009 since 08 was soooo devastating. God Bless her and her family!!!

THE_REVEREND_LUCIOUS_LEFT_FOOT_JENKINS

1/2/09, 11:11:am

1ST

She should be HOME!!!!

1/2/09, 11:13:am

Jennifer is about to get ALOT of sympathy sales…I’ll P*****, First It was Rihanna now Jennifer…OBAMA Has poor taste.

Sydney

1/2/09, 11:14:am

Happy New Year!

I’m really happy for Jennifer! I can’t wait for Inauguration Day. This is going to be such a historic, unforgettable occasion. Some of the most storied figures in history, such as the Tuskegee Airmen and members of the Little Rock 9, are expected to attend.

BTW, the Obamas will move to DC this weekend.

Brea

1/2/09, 11:14:am

Beyonce didn’t get picked-wow!!!I wonder why? lol…I thought she volunteered.

THE_REVEREND_LUCIOUS_LEFT_FOOT_JENKINS

1/2/09, 11:18:am

SEE HOW GOD WORKS…..HE DONT WAIT TO COLLECT UN EMPLOYMENT

DRROOOP KIIIICKK MEE JESSUUUSS!!!

***** Deep

1/2/09, 11:19:am

HAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

First JHUD beat Beyounce for that Oscar.. Now she gets to perform at Obama’s acceptance day.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Beyounce must be hella mad!! and what makes this sooooo sweet, Beyounce asked to perform and she gets told to kick rocks!! haha

Remember in the Exorcist when priest sprinkled the holy water on the girl and she yelled out “IT BURNS! IT BURNS!!”

Will B.. I know ist’s burning now!!!

Perfect way to start the year off!!

MizCatwalk20

1/2/09, 11:19:am

That’s why i love her. She represents the epitome of a strong woman. The voice,t he style, the presence, and more so than anything, the will power to keep moving. May God Bless Her and her family this New Year

***** Deep

1/2/09, 11:20:am

And yes I spelled her name wrong.. she dosn’t deserve to have it spelled right. ahahahahahaa

MizCatwalk20

1/2/09, 11:22:am

damn stalkers…yaw still making this about somebody else…good God i’d hate to see what some of yaw would do if you had an accurate adress..

MichyW

1/2/09, 11:24:am

Brea

I thought this story was about JHud. I love the way people who don’t like Beyonce always seem to keep her relavent . Let your haters be you motivators. I wish Jennifer the best and my heart goes out to her and her family.Will I buy her CD , probably not. Will I buy a ticket to see her perform probably not. But I wish her much sucess and blessings.

GGooDie

1/2/09, 11:25:am

Very happy to hear that Jennifer will sing at the inauguration. I hope that she sings her heart out.

Sydney

1/2/09, 11:29:am

On another note, some Republicans reportedly are leaving D.C. during the Inauguration, lol.

From politico.com:

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0109/16987.html

While millions descend on Washington for the historic inauguration of Barack Obama on January 20, some Republicans see it as an occasion to get out of town.

Out of power on both ends of Pennsylvania Ave and mostly out of favor on K Street, many emasculated elephants in the GOP herd will begin the Age of Obama with what amounts to an extended holiday vacation. Instead of fighting the quadrennial cold and what are expected to be record-setting crowds, they’re heading out to greener pastures, with better temperatures, less h*****le and more agreeable company.

serene

1/2/09, 11:32:am

I hope J Hud can do it…..

And ha @ beyonce to offering her services…..you wait for things like that to be offered to u

Kenya

1/2/09, 11:36:am

WASHINGTON, DC – The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, today announced the program for the 56th Presidential Inauguration, which will take place on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2009.

The program parti*****nts were based on requests from the President-elect and the Vice President-elect.

The order of the program will be as follows:

Musical Selections
The United States Marine Band

Musical Selections
The San Francisco Boys Chorus and the San Francisco Girls Chorus

Call to Order and Welcoming Remarks
The Honorable Dianne Feinstein

Invocation
Dr. Rick Warren, Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, CA

Musical Selection
Aretha Franklin

Oath of Office Administered to Vice President-elect Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
By *****ociate Justice of the Supreme Court
The Honorable John Paul Stevens

Musical Selection, John Williams, composer/arranger
Itzhak Perlman, Violin
Yo-Yo Ma, Cello
Gabriela Montero, Piano
Anthony McGill, Clarinet

Oath of Office Administered to President-elect Barack H. Obama
By the Chief Justice of the United States
The Honorable John G. Roberts, Jr.

Inaugural Address
The President of the United States, The Honorable Barack H. Obama

Poem
Elizabeth Alexander

Benediction
The Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery

The National Anthem
The United States Navy Band “Sea Chanters”

Kenya

1/2/09, 11:37:am

Official web
http://inaugural.senate.gov/media/releases/release-12172008-inauguralwebsite.cfm

anonymous says the one who keeps it moving

1/2/09, 11:37:am

I want her to perform and i hope she holds up she seems strong1

AKEYS _STAN

1/2/09, 11:41:am

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

chucky1

1/2/09, 11:41:am

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LEA

1/2/09, 11:41:am

I’m sure kenya is a beyonce stan who went to find that.. regardless of what that says… it has been confirmed by sources that Obama wants Jennifer to sing for him again so ha.. She deserves it.. and I’m sorry but…. I dont wanna see Aretha’s fat ***** struggle to sing one verse…

jjj / Proud Jamaican

1/2/09, 11:42:am

I hope this is true…Jennifer Hudson would do a great job; and I hope she is moving on from the tragedy.

Sexymami!

1/2/09, 11:44:am

j-hudson is a great singer, she’s so underrated. i think she will do a great job!!! I don’t think Obama picked her out of sympathy but simply because he knows she can deliver and is the best person for the job! Jennifer is a cl*****ic singer, she sings from the heart. she don’t overdo it or screams, like you know who!

Kenya

1/2/09, 11:49:am

@LEA, Umm Aretha is a legend. Show respect! It’s the official program?? What does Beyonce have to do with this! The program has been on his official sites for over two weeks! If you were following Barack Obama you would know! Folks need to grow up!

Knifty Devereaux

1/2/09, 11:50:am

As a fellow Chicagoan, I feel that it’s only right that Jennifer gets to perform the Star Spangled Banner at Obama’s Inauguration! Barack made Chicago his permanent home and Michele is from Chicago’s South Side as well. Seems appropiate to allow J-Hud to perform and it definitely will not have a dry eye in the crowd.

MWNY

1/2/09, 11:54:am

Lea that is the first thing I thought when I read that. You know the Beyonce stans love to come with numbers data and all types of stuff to defend their precious Beyonce bust wide open Knowles.

LEA

1/2/09, 11:54:am

kenya get over it… the fact is it’s true she has been offered the chance… I dont care what that site says lol.. and I dont give a fruck about Aretha’s big *****

LEA

1/2/09, 11:55:am

yeap mwny, beyonce stans are so damn stupid…

Brook Lynn Choclate Gyrl (08 was for the Birds, 09 i'm on my Grind)

1/2/09, 11:55:am

I wish Jenn much success and blessing for 09, it must be so hard not to have your loved ones for the Holidays, but thank Heavens they are in a much better place then the hell whole we are currently living in toDAY.

Valerie

1/2/09, 11:56:am

Neither JDUD nor Beyonce will be performing at the inauguration. The legendary Aretha Franklin will give a musicial selection, and the U.S. Navy Choir will perform the National Anthem.

Valerie

1/2/09, 11:59:am

Kenya is correct. The official program was announced two weeks ago. The rumor about JHUD performing came out last month, and the Obama transition team shot it down.

MWNY

1/2/09, 12:00:pm

Lea she is a stan I just checked the other post and the crazy girl posting links up to Beyonce bust it wide open Knowles. That is crazy. Who has time for that.

I Hate Beyonce

1/2/09, 12:01:pm

the legendary aretha franklin needs to be in the damn gym… LMAO @ no one caring big mamma is performing …

LEA

1/2/09, 12:02:pm

I ignore her crazy stans most of the time, they are just mad that the theif wasn’t offered the chance to sing and J Hud was…

MissBlaze43

1/2/09, 12:03:pm

HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYBODY!

I’m soooo happy that Jennifer Hudson will be performing.

Sorry, Beyonce. Told you wasn’t *****ody gonna be checkin’ for you to perform at the inauguration!

MissBlaze43

1/2/09, 12:05:pm

@ Valerie

Oh, well. I don’t care who performs, really, as long as It Is NOT Beyonce!

Sydney

1/2/09, 12:07:pm

Hey MissBlaze!

I guess there are conflicting news reports on Jennifer joining the Inauguration line-up.

I look forward to Yo-Yo Ma’s performance as well.

Here’s another link with info on Inaugural details and activities:

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/inauguration-central/

kai

1/2/09, 12:08:pm

“Beyonce bust wide open Knowles.” LMAO

I def dont like Beyonce but Im not going to add fuel to fire because she didnt get offered. Its a simple fact that Beyonce cannot DO everything, no one can, and do it the best. The difference with most is that people know their limits. Be a master of something and not just good at a bunch -that should be her NY resolution..

MissBlaze43

1/2/09, 12:08:pm

@ Serene

I agree. You don’t let your ego tell other people what you want to do. And for something as monumental as this YOU WAIT TO BE ASKED – you don’t take it upon yourself to tell somebody what you want to do. Those people are not your father Knowles – thinking just because you asked it’s going to be given to you. No.

MissBlaze43

1/2/09, 12:17:pm

@ Sydney

Hey, Sydney. Hope you had a wonderful New Year’s. I hope she performs, it would be nice.

1TruDiva w/The PlatinumVocals---BOSSIP courtside is reserved for regulars. Take your ***** BACK up to the nosebleed section!!!!!

1/2/09, 12:26:pm

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope this is true!

I’d love to hear her sing the national anthem!

Go J-Hud!!!

Oh, Hi errrrrbody!!!!!!!!!!

dubya

1/2/09, 12:31:pm

Sydney

Hey MissBlaze!

I guess there are conflicting news reports on Jennifer joining the Inauguration line-up.

I look forward to Yo-Yo Ma’s performance as well.

Here’s another link with info on Inaugural details and activities:

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/inauguration-central/
———————————————–
Hi Syndey! I actually MET yo-yo ma on the street. He lives in cambridge, ma and was just chillin’ in Harvard Square. I was soo star struck and barely mustered up enough strength to say hello. He’s so humble and so nice.

Sydney

1/2/09, 12:33:pm

I had a great NYE, MissBlaze! How was yours?

Hi Diva!

Hey Dubya! Happy New Year’s!

You met Yo-Yo Ma? I keep missing his live performances, so I’m going to be sure to watch this one. He’s a great talent.

OhLaLa

1/2/09, 12:33:pm

Well this would be good for Jen. I hope its true. But it makes Beyonce look silly cuz she begged to sing. I even heard she made a patriotic song in hopes of getting picked. Sorry, Beyonce is ok but this aint for her. Its an inauguration…not exactly the place for a singer thats known for constantly grinding her coochie and dancing like shes having a seizure.

BMW

1/2/09, 12:36:pm

Good her for her, I would rather hear her compared to beyonce!

Mrs. Rance

1/2/09, 12:40:pm

I’ve been waiting anxiously for her parti*****tion to be confirmed. This article still doesn’t confirm her involvement, but I really hope she does it. God bless her.

dubya

1/2/09, 12:43:pm

Sydney:

Yeah, he was just walking around Harvard Square. I did a double take and gathered enough nerve to go up to him and say hello. He was very polite and humble. I did not ask for an autograph as there is an unspoken rule in cambridge, if you see a celebrity out and about, leave them alone.

toocute

1/2/09, 12:44:pm

I HOPE SHE WILL SING ,BUT I HEARD ARETHA IS PERFORMING,I KNOW THEY ARE HAVING SEVERAL EVENTS,SO MAYBE SHES PERFORMING AT ONE OF THE OTHER EVENTS.

dubya

1/2/09, 12:45:pm

Sydney:

He usually plays at Tanglewood every year. I saw him live a few years ago at Tanglewood. The tickets are cheaper and the seats are outdoors (less stuffy and pretentious).

Sydney

1/2/09, 12:47:pm

Dubya, you wouldn’t happen to be attending Harvard, by any chance?

LOL, yeah, I’ve never had the courage to ask a celebrity for an autograph.

I just signed up for Yo-Yo Ma’s e-mail list — I want to see him perform in person the next time he visits the area. I would prefer to see him at the Kennedy Center, Strathmore, or some other similar venue.

1TruDiva w/The PlatinumVocals---BOSSIP courtside is reserved for regulars. Take your ***** BACK up to the nosebleed section!!!!!

1/2/09, 12:48:pm

I hope Re-Re doesn’t “punch her in the belly then, step on her feet then slam the chile on the hard concrete” just to get her out of the way!

Ya’ll KNOW how Re-Re can be!!!!

Lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

shaunie27

1/2/09, 12:49:pm

I FOR 1 AM GLAD ITS HER AND NOT BEYONCE FOR A CHANGE!!!

Sydney

1/2/09, 12:50:pm

@dubya

Tanglewood sounds like Wolf Trap in Va. It also has outdoor seating.

Re

1/2/09, 12:56:pm

Aw…I hope she accepts the offer. It’d be a great way to start off the new year..sangin for the New President…

Re

1/2/09, 12:57:pm

Oh yes, and Happy New Year Sydney

Tealeaf

1/2/09, 12:59:pm

Iam happy for her

Sydney

1/2/09, 13:07:pm

Happy New Year’s, Re!

Your gravie is cute!

Encyclopedia Brown

1/2/09, 13:08:pm

That’s a good look

Fangbanger aka Sookie

1/2/09, 13:10:pm

Aretha on inauguration day? oh hellnaw!!!!!!!

Re

1/2/09, 13:10:pm

Thanks Sydney! That’s supposed to be me and my husband on New Years eve…

Sydney

1/2/09, 13:12:pm

LOL, I can’t really see your husband, Re, but I see your NYE crown. Did you have a good time on New Year’s?

Re

1/2/09, 13:19:pm

Yes, I sure did! The hubby is going to India tomorrow (study abroad trip), so we were trying to party like there’s no tomorrow.

Actually, nevermind. We ended up coming home like, an hour after midnight, LOL. But we still had a great time! You?

Sydney

1/2/09, 13:23:pm

@Re

LOL, well, I’m glad you and your hubby had a good time. His trip to India sounds exciting.

I partied with friends, ate, drank, danced, yelled at people outside (that was comical) and had a great New Year’s dinner the next day. It was a wonderful way to bring in 2009.

I’m still a little tired. . .

Re

1/2/09, 13:27:pm

Yelling at people outside? That’s ALWAYS exciting, you should’ve let me know…I surely would have joined….

But hey darling, I’m outta here…gotta do some laundry so he has something to wear tomorrow…have a great day!

Sydney

1/2/09, 13:30:pm

@Re

Yes, we were all a little (well, more than a little) tipsy, so we were wishing everyone we could see a Happy New Year. I’m sure we were a sight, lol.

You have a great day, too!

Sydney

1/2/09, 13:33:pm

(Sigh!) I wish i had a man to do laundry for.

Shante

1/2/09, 13:34:pm

SMH @ folks bringing up Beyonce and this is not even about her! Can JHud have at least one thread! Daggggg! And yes, the program has been published and Aretha is singing. I can’t believe you all are in here dissing the Queen of Soul like that!

bogman1

1/2/09, 13:35:pm

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Shante

1/2/09, 13:36:pm

@Lea, truth be told you seem like the only angry poster in what was actually a calm thread! What gives????

Sydney

1/2/09, 13:37:pm

@1:33 p.m.

OK, do I have an impostor now, too? lol

zappty

1/2/09, 13:51:pm

I really hope she will be up to it. I said a few weeks ago that I hoped they would ask her.

A friend of mine who is in the know said they definitely did not want Beyonce (though she had volunteered several times, TACKY!!) and had asked JHud before, but were waiting for her reply.

We are going to keep praying for Jen, she will overcome.

Its all about me

1/2/09, 14:38:pm

After the perfomance Michelle will have the best ***** of her life. I wish i was in her place. Unfortunately the same bed bush *****ed. Ehhew!! am happy for her nevertheless

Sydney

1/2/09, 14:56:pm

Its all about me

Girl, i’m sure The Obama’s will have their people to change the mattresses and the sheets. lol. And you’re right, I too, would like to be Michelle on Inauguration night. My fantasy is to have Barack to make love to me while whispering “yes we can!” Two snaps up!

Lea

1/2/09, 15:12:pm

HOW LONG WILL IT BE BEFORE OBAMA CHEATIN ON THAT UGLY WIFE.DID YOU SEE HER IN THOSE TIGHT PANTS GETTIN ON THAT AIRPLANE. TWO WORDS (TORE UP)

Sydney

1/2/09, 15:22:pm

@Impostor at 2:56 p.m.

Guess it’s time for me to change my gravie again. . .

adiamondcenter

1/2/09, 15:24:pm

…..You go JHUD

oh please

1/2/09, 15:29:pm

I would have liked to see Jennifer Hudson perform but it does not appear to be in the cards.

It seems to me that all the speculation about Jennifer Hudson performing at the inauguration might appear to Barack Obama’s camp to be taking the focus away from Barack Obama. At this point, the reality is that she is not on the program to perform however, were TPTB and Jennifer to decide to have her come out and sing with the “Sea Chanters” as a surprise – it would be quite a moment.

Film

1/2/09, 16:12:pm

Hmm, interesting… I wonder…

Her first public appearance since the tragedy. Good for Jen.

Sydney

1/2/09, 16:18:pm

@Film

Hey Film! How was your New Years? I miss your conversations:)

Davina

1/2/09, 16:21:pm

@ She should be home
Obama has poor taste??? Stevie Wonder, Aretha, Bruce Springsteen!!! I know it’s not our generation but their songs are everlasting.
I don’t know if you’re a Beyoncé stan but just because he picked Jennifer Hudson (who really fits for a cl*****ic performance) doesn’t mean he has poor taste.
BTW he didn’t personnaly pick Rihanna, RIAA did.

Film

1/2/09, 16:27:pm

Sydney?

Sydney

1/2/09, 16:29:pm

@Film

That 4:18 post isn’t from me.

*sigh*

How are you? Happy New Years! Nice gravie, by the way.

Sydney

1/2/09, 16:29:pm

Film

Yes it’s me. How’s your day so far?

Sydney

1/2/09, 16:32:pm

That 4:29 p.m. post isn’t me either — I’m changing my gravie now.

Film

1/2/09, 16:38:pm

I think I have influenza-like symptoms or it could just be a cold. But, other than that, I’m okay.

We’re finished with a certain phase of a project, so, that’s good news for us. Oh, I worked on New Years. How are you?

‘Nice gravie, by the way.’

You know who that is?

Sydney

1/2/09, 16:44:pm

I’m sorry you feel sick. I’m fine, thanks for asking.

I’ve seen that photo before. . .

Film

1/2/09, 16:55:pm

My comment is awaiting moderation? WTH..

Sydney

You like football?

Sydney

1/2/09, 16:58:pm

Your comment is being moderated? That has happened to me before, too.

Do I like football? LOL, it depends. I do enjoy watching games in person and Superbowl parties, but I don’t regularly watch it.

Sydney

1/2/09, 16:59:pm

I just read that John Travolta’s son died, by the way. How sad. . .

Film

1/2/09, 17:04:pm

So, I take it you can’t see my response about Oscar Micheaux and another question, huh?

You may like who’s in the Super Bowl this year.

Don’t you have a wedding to attend?

Film

1/2/09, 17:05:pm

Yeah, I heard about his son, and it is very sad news.

Sydney

1/2/09, 17:08:pm

That’s who that is! I’m sorry.

No, I didn’t see your other question. What was it?

Who’s in the Super Bowl this year? (I’m NFL-challenged, forgive me)

The wedding is overseas, and I’m attending the reception. It’s a long story, lol. Is your brother getting married soon?

Film

1/2/09, 17:16:pm

Here’s the question:

I contemplated comments by a particular person after our last conversation. I saw you that you were laughing the other day when I was informed about ‘the sisters.’ So, I came to the conclusion that you’re cognizant of who these women are. Tell me I’m wrong, huh?

Well, the AFC and NFC are in the playoff stage right now. But, I predict the Steelers (AFC) and the Panthers (NFC) for the Super Bowl.

My brother is getting married this summer.

1/2/09, 17:45:pm

He directed “Identity,” too? I also saw that — It wasn’t one of my favorites, but I like John Cusack as well.

Sydney

1/2/09, 17:47:pm

Speaking of “Girl, Interrupted,” what happened to Winona Ryder? I know she took a break from the public eye after the shoplifting charge, but I think she’s a very talented actress.

Film

1/2/09, 17:51:pm

Yeah, Griffith’s father was a Colonel in the confederacy and as a boy he was raised to completely believe the myth of the old south.

Birth of a Nation was the first motion picture to be considered a work of art, and it was even showed at the White House. President Woodrow Wilson was quoted as saying, ‘It was like history written with lightening.’ And Griffith is considered the single most important figure in the history of cinema. Sigh.

‘Isn’t it ironic, by the way, that he p*****ed away in Charlotte?’

Are you being facetious again?

Sydney

1/2/09, 17:53:pm

Yes, Griffith’s work was widely lauded, unfortunately, and it imperiled many black Americans. Sad.

“Are you being facetious again?”

LOL, no, I’m not — Just something I noted.

Film

1/2/09, 17:57:pm

You know, I have no idea what happened to Winona Ryder.

1/2/09, 18:14:pm

Well, there’s a reason why I mentioned Walk the Line, Cop Land, etc. I can’t really state my intentions without mentioning certain details. It doesn’t involve me, BTW. Nevermind..

You still don’t want to do a Q&A?

Film

1/2/09, 18:16:pm

it doesn’t concern me.

Film

1/2/09, 18:17:pm

Why were you afraid to ask?

Sydney

1/2/09, 18:17:pm

Wait, I’m confused. . .

I did wonder why you brought up Mangold. Come on, enlighten me.

sugar&spice

1/2/09, 18:19:pm

kenya

1/2/09, 18:27:pm

I’m so glad that beyonce was overlooked, probably not even considered, i’m glad someone is knocking her off her cloud, she’s really feeling herself too much. you can bet that matthew will try to strong arm the president on this one. As for Aretha, i wouldn’t care if she had one tooth, weighted 562 pounds and had a wooden leg, she can sing circles around beyonce and alot of others, and she is already an icon, and although i’m not a fan, i do enjoy hearing her sing.

Film

1/2/09, 18:29:pm

That would be correct.

I can still see Billie Holiday.

Sydney

1/2/09, 18:29:pm

Sydney

1/2/09, 18:53:pm

LOL, maybe you should just be direct at this point since it’s going over my head. . .

Film

1/2/09, 18:54:pm

Well, I did do ’something’ in that area, and the distance/mileage isn’t as far as your particular setting.

Sydney

1/2/09, 18:56:pm

Really?

Hmmm. . .

116th Street should give you more of a hint then. . .

Film

1/2/09, 19:01:pm

wasn’t as far as. TYPO

I brought up the subject, Mangold, for confirmation purposes. One can tell that his cinematic technique is the result of acquiring professional knowledge.

I did do ’something’ in that area (tri-state), and the distance/mileage wasn’t as far as your particular setting.

I’ve listed what institution I attended on here before, so, If you’ve seen some of my post, you should know which one I’m speaking of.

I’m sorry if I’m frustrating you, BTW.

Sydney

1/2/09, 19:04:pm

Wait, I’ve got it!!

Did we go to the same school?

Film

1/2/09, 19:04:pm

LOL, that’s not the real Sydney. She wouldn’t post that.

Sydney

1/2/09, 19:05:pm

LOL, I made a boo-boo. . .

*whispering*

I think I finally got it. . .*slapping forehead*

Theme

1/2/09, 19:07:pm

Im glad Aretha Franklin is performing..instead of the over-rated queen. I hope JHud will be there also.

Film

1/2/09, 19:07:pm

No, I probably should have emphasized certain words when the subject was first brought up. That’s my error.

Sydney

1/2/09, 19:07:pm

But, seriously, that’s kind of eerie. . .

Sydney

1/2/09, 19:09:pm

Yeah, if you had emphasized his “training” more, I think I would have gotten it sooner. . .

I was really perplexed. . .

So the number that I posted above means something to you, right?

Film

1/2/09, 19:14:pm

LOL, yes, the number does mean something.

Sorry, for the bewilderment.

Did you see my post weeks when I mentioned what institution I attended? If not, you should have an idea now.

Sydney

1/2/09, 19:16:pm

No, I didn’t see your past posts, but I understand now. . .

Sydney

1/2/09, 19:30:pm

1/2/09, 19:36:pm

I was trying to think of all the possible connections between the three films you named. . .

I’m a little fatigued, lol.

Sydney

1/2/09, 19:37:pm

*among the three films*

“Well, what do you have in mind?”

I’ll think of something, lol.

Sydney

1/2/09, 19:44:pm

Film, I’m going to have to log off, I’m sorry. I need some rejuvenation, lol.

It was good to talk with you.

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW

1/2/09, 19:49:pm

I was told by a very reliable source that fantasia was first asked to perform, and she declined. Now, I don’t know how true that is but I dare say that it could be VERY correct. I really don’t want to hear nor see Aretha. No disrespect, it’s just that she’s lost it a little. I mean I would much rather hear Patti or Gladys.

Film

1/2/09, 19:51:pm

Just let me know when you’ve reached a decision, Sydney. Bye

Rayna

1/2/09, 19:58:pm

I know Aretha is performing. I didn’t hear anything about JHud. I think Jennifer should stay home. Her family ordeal would just be a black cloud while she is performing on this historic day for America. I think there are other singers more suitable for this occasion.

beautifully human sexyqblondie

1/2/09, 20:25:pm

PURP YOU AND RE CALLED ME A NAME AND I DONT LIKE IT YOU BETTER STFU YOU DUMB LAME!

leave-it-be

1/2/09, 21:01:pm

{{{{{{{{ YEAH JHUD GONA BE THERE AND I’M GLAD!!!!!! SHE DESERVES TO DO IT….. SHE SANG AT THE CONVENTION, SHE’S FROM THE SAME HOMETOWN AS OBAMA, AND BOTH SHE AND THE PRESIDENT ELECT HAAVE BOTH STAYED STRONG THROUGH THE TOUGHEST OF TIMES PAST AND TO COME…… THEY BOTH WILL BRINGS TEARS OF JOY TO MILLIONS OF PEOPLE ON THAT DAY>>>> GOOD LUCK TO BOTH….. AND GOD BLESS YOU BOTH!!!!!!! :}

PURPPLE

1/2/09, 21:02:pm

lmao, huh beautifully human huh?

BAD MOVE Obama

1/2/09, 21:18:pm

I honsetly think today’s artist shouldn’t perform…Jennifer Hudson, Rihanna, Espically Jennifer. This is suppose to be an happy occasions, Jennifer being there will bring the mood down!!!

Also I heard that Jennifer was suppose to make her first public appearance at the MusiCares person of the year gala on Feb. 6

vickie

1/3/09, 00:56:am

id like to see Jennifer perform! good for her.

Kigali ((Truth Hurts!! Proof read before you press "Submit Comment")

1/3/09, 03:38:am

@Film,

Let me display my ignorance. Who is that beautiful black man in your gravie?

Rufus

1/3/09, 04:18:am

Kigali

Oscar Micheaux(sp).

Sydney

1/3/09, 09:45:am

Film

“Just let me know when you’ve reached a decision, Sydney.”

LOL, I think I’ve thought of something. And I must have been really drained yesterday because your posts are clicking for me now.

I hope you’re feeling better, by the way.

On a different note, I came across a story in the Chicago Sun-Times about Harry Reid’s opposition to Blago appointing Jesse Jr. to Obama’s Senate seat, which is a pretty interesting development, IMHO. Burris is scheduled to visit D.C. next week:

Days before Gov. Blagojevich was charged with trying to sell President-elect Barack Obama’s U.S. Senate seat to the highest bidder, top Senate Democrat Harry Reid made it clear who he didn’t want in the post: Jesse Jackson, Jr., Danny Davis or Emil Jones.

Rather, Reid called Blagojevich to argue he appoint either state Veterans Affairs chief Tammy Duckworth or Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, sources told the Chicago Sun-Times.

Sydney

1/3/09, 09:50:am

Film

Also, have you heard of Ota Benga? He was a Congolese pygmy who was kept in a zoo exhibit (I believe he was the inspiration for one of the characters in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button). There’s an interesting story about him in today’s Washington Post, washingtonpost.com, FYI. I would post the story link, but it didn’t go through.

gorgeous black women

1/3/09, 15:49:pm

that photo is heartbreaking

PhillyGrownYoungWoman

1/3/09, 17:02:pm

j-hud is my girl…she can actually sing, unlike many artists out now.

Film

1/4/09, 03:49:am

Kigali ((Truth Hurts!! Proof read before you press “Submit Comment”)

How are you? Rufus is correct. Oscar Micheaux was the first African-American filmmaker/producer.

Sydney

‘LOL, I think I’ve thought of something.’

Oh God, what do you have planned up your sleeve? Maybe I should rethink this.

‘And I must have been really drained yesterday because your posts are clicking for me now.’

Sure, blame it on fatigue. J/K.. LOL, I actually enjoyed having the upper hand the other night, Sydney. I bet you were scratching your head, too.

I feel better. Thank you for asking.

Film

1/4/09, 04:01:am

Well, high-level politicians are susceptible to political falsity, and most vigorously exert themselves to achieve incessant gain in terms of wealth or national strength. I think Governor Blagojevich’s administrating career has run its course. I’ve been watching the news, and I heard that the governor could be impeached and convicted by the Illinois legislature; I’m waiting to see how all of this will unfold.

Yes, I’m familiar with the account of Ota Benga, and the monkey house, controversial exhibit at the Bronx Zoo used to promote scientific racism or a so-called intriguingly, enthralling display under directorial supervision. I was under the impression that Eric Roth’s screenplay was nothing more than an adaptation of Fitzgerald’s fantasized manuscript (haven’t read it). But, I recently was imparted of the verifiable truth that a Curious Case character was indeed based on one of the tribe-mates. In my opinion, the life story of Oti was cinematically ‘camouflaged’ well.

Knottmy Hair

1/4/09, 10:18:am

what a blessing….the O people love her!….so sad for Bey tho…i bet shehad her heart set on it.

Ziggy Stardust

1/4/09, 11:20:am

-But, I recently was imparted of the verifiable truth that a Curious Case character was indeed based on one of the tribe-mates. In my opinion, the life story of Oti was cinematically ‘camouflaged’ well.-

HA, HA! Who the ***** talks like this? Film, take that stick out of your *****. You and Sydney, both sound so clinical and robotic. Who’re you trying to impress? Talk/type normal. Geez!

Film

1/4/09, 13:38:pm

Ziggy Stardust

‘You and Sydney, both sound so clinical and robotic.Who’re you trying to impress? Talk/type normal. Geez!’

You’re probably the same person that’s been posting all of the other juvenile comments. I could be wrong, but I don’t think it’s a coincidence. LOL, I must really get under your skin. You probably can’t stand my *****, huh?

I’m not toning down my language for anybody on Bossip. Secondly, why do you give a damn about my thoughts? How does that concern you?

KHAOS

1/4/09, 13:46:pm

IM SO HAPPY SHE’S CONSIDERING THE INAGURATION….LOVE HER TO DEATH AND I JUS COULDNT IMAGINE CONTINUING WITH WHO AND WHAT SHE’S LOST THIS YEAR. SHE’S REALLY GONNA HELP SOMEONE SUMWERE GET OVER WHAT THERE GOIN THRU….THATS GONNA BE A GREAT DAY!