Yasmin Shiraz » 2009

Should Be Outlawed: US Gun Lobby Going After Youth

I recently came across a report out of the Guardian newspaper that says that US gunmakers are going after America’s youth in an attempt to bolster gun sales. Yeah, you read that right! GUNMAKERS going after OUR YOUTH! Shouldn’t there be a law somewhere against that? According to the article I read, youth will be [...]

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Tags: accidental suicide, gun lobby, guns, junior gun show, NRA, outlawed

Rules To Live By: Say No To Emotional Abuse

I’m introducing a new personal tips column for the visitors of my blog ‘cause I see people have been too disrespectful. In other words, folks need to get tightened up real quick. Emotional Abuse: Don’t allow it! When you allow people to talk to you and treat you any kind of way, you allow yourself [...]

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Tags: emotional abuse, rules

WVON Tomorrow at 9:08am CST: I’ll be talking about Girl Fights

I’ll be on WVON, The Talk of Chicago at 9:08am CST talking about girl fights and my film which documents girl fights, Can She Be Saved? I’ll be on with guest host, Monique Caradine. We’ll be taking live calls and you can listen live at www.wvon.com. We’ll be talking about what you can do to [...]

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Tags: Radio, WVON, Yasmin Shiraz

Teen Girl Attacked in Chicago: Fight Stems from Sister’s Romantic Relationship

I was doing some research today on girl fights and came across a teen girl who was attacked TODAY! According to news reports out of Chicago, Andrea Thomas, 16 was attacked while sitting in her sister’s car. The reason for the attack? A dispute stemming from her SISTER’S previous romantic relationship. Andrea was apparently an [...]

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Tags: Andrea Thomas, Can She Be Saved?, teen girl fights, teen girls fighting

Dating Troubles?: These Three Words Can Change Your Life

I’m always searching the internet for fun, interesting and news worthy things to share with my readers. I came across this clip from a past Tyra Show which alleges that three words can change a person from not being interested in you to being really interested in you. If you are currently dating, I want [...]

Posted by Yasmin in Celebrity, relationships, Teen Dating. This post has 1 Comment.

Tags: Tyra Banks, Tyra Show

Boycott Time: The Beanie vs Jay Z rap feud is without Merit

As some of you know, former Jay-Z protege, Beanie Sigel, is dissing Jay-Z with a song entitled, “How I Can Kill Jigga Man.” I swear there was absolutely NO CREATIVITY involved in this track. It was like Beans said, “What can I write to shock everyone?” Two minutes passed. Then he said, “Oh, I know, [...]

Posted by Yasmin in Celebrity, death, Entertainment, music, Music Video, violence. This post has No Comments.

Tags: beanie sigel, Beans, jay z

Rihanna: Recommending Child Pornography?

I’ve been off for a few days, but I couldn’t let another day pass without commenting on Rihanna’s interview with radio host Angie Martinez. A whole lot of stuff was said, but the paragraph below is what I take issue with: On her nude photos leaking: Which ones? The hot ones? They should be hot, [...]

Posted by Yasmin in Celebrity, Entertainment, sex, singer, youth. This post has 2 Comments.

Tags: Angie Martinez, boyfriend, Champ Mag, child pornography, Hot 97, naked pictures, nude photos, Rihanna

(Video) Jay Leno Got Obama Turkey Jokes: Happy Thanksgiving

In the spirit of the holiday, I couldn’t resist posting Jay Leno’s Obama Turkey joke. Now, I gotta put my cornbread casserole in the oven!

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Tags: Jay Leno, Obama, Turkey Jokes

Happy Thanksgiving!: My 5 Thanksgiving Hopes for You!

I wish all my readers, fans, family and friends a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. In the spirit of this occasion, I have written my 5 Thanksgiving Hopes for you. Here are my 5 Thanksgiving Hopes: I hope you surround yourself with good food and good people. I hope that you make this Thanksgiving memorable for years [...]

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Tags: hope, thanksgiving

Video: Adam Lambert Defends His AMA Performance

Adam Lambert went on CBS Early Show this morning and defended his performance and talked about why some people are in an uproar about his performance. Watch the video and let me know what you think of his comments? Watch CBS News Videos Online

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Tags: Adam Lambert, ama performance, american idol, cbs, the early show

Ladies: Would you care if your boyfriend posed for Playgirl?

Ladies, I can’t get over Levi Johnston aka Alaska’s Hottest Hunk. Last year, I saw him on the Sarah Palin campaign trail and now he’s TRYING to look hunky in a NUDE photo spread for Playgirl magazine. If I was dating Levi, I don’t know how I would feel about him posing for Playgirl. If [...]

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Tags: alaskan hunk, babydaddy, bristol palin, corny, despicable, levi johnston, playgirl, sarah palin

This Sucks: 5 Worst Cities For Urban Youth

At my new favorite hangout, www.digg.com, I came across a story that listed the 5 Worst Cities for Urban Youth. The list was compiled by ScoopDaily. High school graduation rates, infant mortality rates, juvenile incarceration rates, and unemployment rates all played an important factor in the ranking. I’m gonna summarize some of the bigger points, [...]